Eternal Saber

Chapter 463 - 69: Sword Point at Profound Celestial

Chen Tang brought up the matter, initially intending to join forces with these Jianghu folks to eradicate that Profound Celestial Sect’s magic altar stronghold.

However, he didn’t expect these people to be so unreliable, so he couldn’t be bothered to say more.

The crowd laughed and dispersed, not taking this matter to heart.

Mei Qingyuan saw Chen Tang silent and thought he was discouraged by the crowd’s ridicule, so he comforted him: "Young Hero Chen, don’t take it too hard. These people aren’t targeting you specifically."

Chen Tang sensed another layer to Mei Qingyuan’s words and asked, "What do you mean, Sect Leader Mei?"

Mei Qingyuan said, "The Profound Celestial Sect acts extremely and is utterly ruthless, seeking revenge for the slightest grievance. Over the years, anyone who provokes them meets with savage revenge."

"Take the battle at Huiji City for instance, it was revenge from the Profound Celestial Sect. Behind Shen Ningzhi were Langya Pavilion and Sword Pavilion, both ended in ruins and devastation, making other Jianghu forces even more fearful of the Profound Celestial Sect."

"In recent years, any Jianghu force or sect that had conflicts with the Profound Celestial Sect faced severe devastation, even extermination. The massacre at Meixiang County was probably the Sect’s revenge against the Northern Expedition Army for taking over Sword Casting Manor."

Chen Tang seemed thoughtful.

Mei Qingyuan continued, "Moreover, the Profound Celestial Sect’s magic altar has three thousand people, at least a hundred Mystic Masters, and there’s the Sacrificial Wine. Once a battle starts, regardless of victory or defeat, major sects will suffer great casualties, so they weigh pros and cons and naturally don’t want to stand out."

"Our Jianghu’s strength is like scattered sand, each with their own thoughts, all wishing to preserve strength, naturally no match for the Profound Celestial Sect. Hence, at the year’s end Martial Arts Assembly, uniting various Jianghu forces to form an alliance becomes the trend."

"At that time, following the Alliance Leader’s command, no one can back down, then we might have a chance to be a match for the Profound Celestial Sect."

Chen Tang remained silent.

With pressures both hidden and visible from various forces, a Martial Arts alliance becomes an inevitable trend.

However, once the Martial Arts alliance forms, who can command this powerful force of Jianghu becomes key to determining the destiny of Great Xia!

"Who is Sect Leader Mei’s candidate for the Alliance Leader?"

Chen Tang asked.

"The first choice is naturally the Sword Sect."

Mei Qingyuan said, "But that elder certainly won’t come out of seclusion; next would be Drunken Elder, Ye Xuan, and the like. Actually, I personally favor Ye Xuan."

A moment later, Chen Tang bid farewell and prepared to leave.

"Young Hero Chen, since you’ve saved us, why not stay a few more days so we can properly show our hospitality?"

Mei Qingyuan, seeing Chen Tang leave abruptly, hurriedly urged him to stay.

"Yes, yes, Brother Chen, stay a few more days."

Zhu Lingxue also echoed.

Mei Zhenyu remained silent, seemingly having thought of something, gazing deeply at Chen Tang.

Chen Tang gave a regretful smile and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader Mei, but I have urgent matters to attend to, so I won’t stay longer."

"Brother Chen, are you going to that Profound Celestial Sect magic altar?"

Mei Zhenyu suddenly asked.

Chen Tang paused briefly, then nodded.

Mei Qingyuan felt alarmed and quickly advised, "Young Hero Chen, you absolutely mustn’t. That Profound Celestial Sect magic altar is as perilous as a dragon’s pool and tiger’s den. Going alone is nearly certain death, how can you do that?"

Chen Tang grinned and said, "Sect Leader is right. I’m alone, with no worries of repercussions, not afraid of Profound Celestial Sect’s revenge, free to act. If they send people to kill me, I must teach them a lesson."

"Brother Chen, I will go with you!"

Mei Zhenyu stepped forward.

In reality, Mei Zhenyu was severely wounded after being imprisoned, with little strength left.

But he stood firm and fearless.

"Brother Mei, I appreciate the thought."

Chen Tang said, "This matter has nothing to do with you. I originally planned to go to the Capital City for something. The Profound Celestial Sect’s altar near Cang Mountain is just on the way."

"But there are three thousand people at that altar!"

Zhu Lingxue widened her eyes.

One person and a sword, to challenge a three-thousand-strong Profound Celestial Army, was beyond her understanding.

No matter how strong Chen Tang was, how could he withstand an army of three thousand!

After all, human strength is finite.

Unless one is a Grandmaster, having that capability.

Chen Tang chuckled, lightly saying, "I’m not alone either."

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared behind him.

Ah Li emerged.

Chen Tang said no more, clasped his hands in farewell, and left with Ah Li.

Mei Qingyuan watched Chen Tang’s departing figure in silence for a long time.

People in Jianghu dreaded encountering the Profound Celestial Sect, avoiding it at all cost.

Yet this young man had such courage!

Just two people, pointing their swords at the Profound Celestial altar!

The Profound Celestial Sect was mad and ruthless enough, so no one dared provoke them.

This young man seemed even crazier and more ruthless than the Profound Celestial Sect!

"Master, what should we do?"

Mei Zhenyu understood that in his current state, even if he followed, he would be of little help, making him anxious.

Mei Qingyuan paced back and forth, pondering for a long time, then suddenly said, "Zhenyu, you mentioned Young Hero Chen having some connections with the Northern Expedition Army?"

Mei Zhenyu replied, "Connection might be too strong a word, just some interactions. A military adviser in the Northern Expedition Army is a friend of his."

"Hurry now, gallop to the Northern Expedition Army, find any way to contact this person, inform about Chen Tang heading to the Profound Celestial altar. If the Northern Expedition Army supports in time, this disaster might be averted."

Mei Qingyuan then looked at Zhu Lingxue and said, "Lingxue, you’ve been to Langya Pavilion, people there should recognize you. Go to Langya Pavilion immediately, inform them of this matter."

"Chen Tang is in Langya Pavilion’s debt, and moreover, Langya Pavilion and the Profound Celestial Sect have deep animosity, they definitely won’t stand idly by on this!"

"I will now go down the mountain, exchange the treasures sent by various sects for silver taels, and see if I can entice some Green Forest heroes with heavy rewards, and lead other disciples to Cang Mountain near the Capital City to assist Young Hero Chen."

Mei Qingyuan settled affairs in the Sword Sect and led the Sword Sect disciples, along with Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue on swift horses down the mountain, splitting into three routes.

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Chen Tang and Ah Li, on horseback, galloped toward the Capital City.

Cyan Pine True Master had died, who knows how long until the news spreads.

Speed is of the essence.

On their way there, Chen Tang and Ah Li took their time, resting at night, taking six to seven days.

This time, trekking night and day, chasing stars and moons, only resting briefly on occasion, before resuming their journey.

Three days and two nights, Chen Tang and Ah Li reached the foot of Cang Mountain.

The horses beneath them were exhausted, foaming at the mouth.

It was just turning to night.

Gazing at the massive peak ahead, emerging in the darkness like an ancient beast, Chen Tang turned and asked, "Are you afraid?"

In the darkness, Ah Li shook her head.

She had never known what fear was.

She never felt fear as an emotion.

"Remember to take care of yourself. In the chaos of the crowd, I may not be able to look after you."

Chen Tang gave a reminder: "Kill as many as you can but don’t push it, and remember to save some strength."

Facing three thousand Profound Celestial thieves, as well as numerous Mystic Masters, the battle would be chaotic. Once engaged, the two would surely be engulfed by the masses and lose contact.

Ah Li gestured with a hand sign.

Chen Tang paused slightly, then smiled appreciatively.

Ah Li was telling him to also be careful and take care of himself.

Over the past half year, Ah Li had indeed changed considerably.

Not just in physique and appearance.

Ah Li was still a cold and exceptional assassin, but she seemed more human now.