novelraw Chapter 190 : The Zhuxian Sword Appears in the World
Chapter 190 : The Zhuxian Sword Appears in the World
Chapter 190: The Zhuxian Sword Appears in the World
At this moment, after Daoxuan and the others had been blasted away and seriously injured.
Jade Yangzi looked at the Ghost King in shock and asked, “Ghost King, are you certain that one-armed old man is Wan Jianyi?”
The Ghost King carefully examined Wan Jianyi lying on the ground, recalling the “Slay Ghosts and Gods” True Art from moments ago, and nodded firmly. “It should be him. Within Qingyun Sect, the only one capable of executing Slay Ghosts and Gods is Wan Jianyi.
And look—though his appearance is aged, his features are extremely similar to Wan Jianyi in his youth.”
Jade Yangzi and Lady Sanmiao followed the Ghost King’s gaze and indeed discovered that the one-armed old man was no different from the Wan Jianyi in their memories.
They had known Wan Jianyi when they were young.
Back then, Wan Jianyi had led the outstanding disciples of Qingyun Sect straight into the Wilderness Holy Hall and destroyed it in one fell swoop.
Though more than a hundred years had passed since that incident, it remained a humiliation etched in the hearts of Jade Yangzi and the others.
After all, the Demonic Sect had inherited countless years of legacy, yet it had been beaten into helplessness by the younger generation of Qingyun Sect.
After confirming that the one-armed elder was indeed Wan Jianyi, excitement surged across Jade Yangzi’s face.
They had always believed Wan Jianyi had long since died. Though they harbored thoughts of revenge, they had nowhere to vent them.
Now that they saw their enemy alive with their own eyes, the eyes of Jade Yangzi, Lady Sanmiao, and the Ghost King all ignited with flames of hatred.
Staring at Wan Jianyi’s aged face, Jade Yangzi sneered. “Who would have thought that the high-spirited Wan Jianyi of a hundred years ago would now become a dying old man? Truly, fate plays tricks on people.”
The Ghost King also nodded with a sigh. “Yes. Back then, he was unmatched among the younger generation. Now he has become a one-armed elder, only able to wither away in the Back Mountain of Qingyun Sect. And though his strength is formidable, he has never broken through into the Supreme Purity Realm. This is retribution!”
Jade Yangzi let out a strange laugh and coldly expressed his agreement.
On the other side, although Daoxuan, Tian Buyi, and Wan Jianyi had been blasted away by the Ghost King’s attack, the three of them had jointly weakened its force, and their injuries were still within tolerable limits.
They struggled to their feet and gathered together.
Hearing the Ghost King’s conversation, Tian Buyi looked at the one-armed elder beside him in shock.
He had previously seen this man offering incense at the Patriarch Ancestral Hall on the Back Mountain, yet he had never imagined that he was actually Wan Jianyi.
Tian Buyi widened his eyes and exclaimed, “Are you truly Senior Brother Wan?”
Wan Jianyi fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly. “Junior Brother Tian, I did not expect I would still fail to conceal it from you.”
Hearing his calm tone, Tian Buyi was already certain. Looking at his aged face, he could not help but ask, “Senior Brother Wan, how did you become like this?”
Wan Jianyi waved his hand. “Junior Brother Tian, the great enemy stands before us. Let us not speak of this now.”
Daoxuan stared at the Ghost King, his heart filled with worry.
The Ghost King’s strength was too terrifying. The three of them were simply not his match.
After a moment of hesitation, he made up his mind and transmitted his voice to Wan Jianyi and Tian Buyi: “Junior Brother Tian, Junior Brother Wan, the Ghost King’s strength is dreadful. The three of us can hardly withstand him.
Junior Nephew Lu is dealing with the Corpse God at the Front Mountain. If we wish to defeat the Ghost King, we can only use the Zhuxian Sword. The two of you hold him off first. I will go to Taiji Cave and invite the Zhuxian Sword out!”
Wan Jianyi replied through voice transmission, “Senior Brother Daoxuan, go.”
Daoxuan nodded and no longer hesitated. His figure flashed as he flew toward the depths of the Back Mountain.
The Ghost King, Jade Yangzi, and the others were all stunned upon seeing Daoxuan leave.
Jade Yangzi sneered. “Is this Daoxuan trying to flee?”
Lady Sanmiao also said disdainfully, “The dignified Sect Leader of Qingyun Sect is actually a coward—slipping away at the first sign of trouble. How shameful!”
Hearing their mockery, the Ghost King did not agree. Instead, he stared in the direction Daoxuan had departed and suddenly his expression changed drastically.
“Stop him! He is not fleeing—he is going to summon the Zhuxian Sword! Think about it. If he wished to escape, he would head to the Front Mountain to seek reinforcements. Yet he goes toward the Back Mountain. And what lies in the Back Mountain—you know it well!”
Jade Yangzi and Lady Sanmiao’s expressions changed at once as they hurriedly pursued.
Wan Jianyi and Tian Buyi exchanged a glance and immediately flashed forward to block the two.
In an instant, several figures clashed together in battle.
The Ghost King no longer paid attention to the four entangled in combat. Riding the Fulong Cauldron, he directly pursued Daoxuan.
By the time he arrived, he saw Daoxuan already flash into a massive mountain cave, whose entrance immediately vanished from sight.
The Ghost King was greatly alarmed. The Zhuxian Sword was most likely within that cave!
Unwillingness flashed through his eyes. He had been only one step away from finding the Zhuxian Sword, yet Daoxuan had taken the lead.
If he retreated now, he might still withdraw unharmed;
But once the Zhuxian Sword appeared in the world, he would inevitably fall into peril.
Yet to give up like this left him unwilling.
Gritting his teeth, the Ghost King urged the Fulong Cauldron and violently blasted toward the mountain cave!
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A thunderous explosion shook the heavens as the Fulong Cauldron transformed into a streak of light and slammed into Taiji Cave. The entire Back Mountain of Qingyun Mountain trembled violently.
However, the formations of Taiji Cave were linked to the power of the earth veins and forcibly withstood the blow.
Seeing this, the Ghost King’s expression turned extremely unsightly as he continuously urged the Fulong Cauldron, madly bombarding the cave entrance. “I refuse to believe you can keep blocking this!”
Though he feared the Zhuxian Sword, he relied on his Undying Dharma Body, believing that even if Daoxuan summoned the Zhuxian Sword, he would still have a chance to escape.
The commotion at the Back Mountain quickly alarmed the people at the Front Mountain.
Lu Xueqi sensed the disturbance and her heart sank.
Although she was suppressing the Corpse God at this moment, its physical body was tyrannical. Even with her strength, she would need some effort to completely subdue it.
When the disturbance at the Back Mountain caught the attention of those at the Front Mountain, Master Shuiyue and the others’ expressions changed drastically.
After a brief contemplation, remembering that Daoxuan and Tian Buyi had already gone to the Back Mountain, they felt somewhat reassured.
They then no longer concerned themselves with matters of the Back Mountain.
With Daoxuan and Tian Buyi there, there should not be any major problems.
What was most important now was finding a way to deal with the terrifyingly powerful Corpse God before them.
At the same time, the Water Qilin within the Cold Pool of Clear Water also sensed the disturbance at the Back Mountain.
It suddenly let out a howl and immediately flew out of the Cold Pool of Clear Water, racing toward the Back Mountain.
Previously, when the Demonic Sect attacked the mountain, although the Water Qilin had sensed demonic aura, it had not taken action.
Because within Qingyun Sect, it had perceived a powerful force far beyond its own limits, thus it had not been overly worried about the sect’s safety.
But when Daoxuan prepared to use the Zhuxian Sword, as the Mountain-Protecting Spirit Beast, the Water Qilin immediately set off, wishing to lend strength to the one who would sacrifice to the sword.
At this moment, Daoxuan had already entered Taiji Cave and saw the Zhuxian Sword.
The sword was inserted upon a massive stone platform. It seemed neither jade nor stone, its appearance rather ancient and simple.
At first glance, one could not detect that it was actually a supreme divine artifact containing endless might.
Daoxuan bowed slightly in the direction of the Zhuxian Sword and softly chanted:
Ancestors of Qingyun Sect through the generations above, today Qingyun Sect once again encounters a formidable enemy. Without using the Zhuxian Sword, we cannot prevail.
I humbly ask the protection of all honored ancestors—assist me in using the Zhuxian Sword to repel the invading enemy and restore the majesty of Qingyun!
After speaking, he bowed once more and no longer hesitated, stepping forward to grasp the Zhuxian Sword.
In an instant, within Taiji Cave, a dazzling white light shot into the sky, transforming into a terrifying pillar of light that connected heaven and earth.
At the moment the pillar rose, Daoxuan and the Zhuxian Sword flew out together, hovering in midair.
Simultaneously, a roar sounded as the Water Qilin appeared beneath Daoxuan’s feet, lifting him upward.
Daoxuan looked coldly at the Ghost King, who had still been attacking Taiji Cave earlier. Killing intent permeated his eyes.
Upon seeing Daoxuan and the Zhuxian Sword appear, the Ghost King’s expression changed drastically as he muttered, “Was I still too late?”
However, thinking of his Undying Dharma Body, he secretly clenched his teeth.
He decided to test the sharpness of the Zhuxian Sword.
Though he had long heard of the terrifying power of the Zhuxian Sword Formation, he had never truly witnessed it. A trace of unwillingness and hope lingered in his heart as he swore to contend with this divine weapon.