bookandnovel Chapter 14665 Sword Star Saint Master Gu Cangming
Chapter 14665 Sword Star Saint Master Gu Cangming
Chapter 14665 Sword Star Saint Master Gu Cangming
Yun Yin remained standing still, his clothes motionless, but the "Point of Return to Nothingness" that had been condensed at his fingertips had silently dissipated. The fervor in his eyes faded, replaced by a deep solemnity.
He appeared to have the upper hand, but in reality, Qi Tian used skill to overcome force, perfectly negating Qi Tian's near-rule-level "erasure" power by utilizing the "death" Daoist essence of space itself, thus avoiding any real serious injury. In this round, it was ultimately a draw.
Qi Tian steadied himself, took two heavy breaths, looked up at Yun Yin, and slowly sighed, "The younger generation is truly formidable. It is truly enviable that the Sword Star Holy Hall can produce someone like you, whose fortune is so enduring."
Yun Yin stopped dwelling on the outcome of the battle, his gaze suddenly turned cold, and he cut straight to the heart of the matter: "Hand over Ling Xiao."
He had already grasped the key point.
He alone could not completely destroy Broken Realm Mountain; and although the Sword Star Sanctuary was strong, a full-scale war would come at an unbearable cost.
Therefore, finding the culprit behind all this became the primary objective. Intuition told him that the slippery young man was the root of all the conflict.
Qi Tian slowly shook his head, his tone indifferent: "Young friend Ling Xiao has no affiliation with Broken Boundary Mountain, he is merely a passerby. If you wish to find him, you are free to do so, there is no need to ask me."
Why would he go and capture Ling Xiao for the Sword Star Holy Hall? That young man himself is a huge mystery, and the forces behind him are unfathomable. Breaking Boundary Mountain has no reason to wade into this mess and invite trouble for the sake of the Sword Star Holy Hall.
Yun Yin's gaze suddenly locked onto Qi Tian, his tone as cold as frost: "This person must be handed over to Po Jie Shan."
"Threaten this old man?" Qi Tian scoffed, his thin body slowly straightening, a hint of arrogance appearing on his withered face. "Fine. If the Sword Star Holy Temple wants to start a full-scale war, Breaking Boundary Mountain... will fight to the bitter end!"
boom!
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense! The invisible power of the rules collided and annihilated wildly between the two, the sky and earth changed color, the wind and clouds reversed, and the protective array of the floating city once again emitted a hum that could not bear the burden, as if it would collapse at any moment.
Just as tensions were running high and a major battle was about to break out.
hum!
The void between Qi Tian and Yun Yin was like a calm mirror tossed with a pebble, rippling outwards. The phantom of a middle-aged man dressed in a simple blue robe, with a gentle and refined face, slowly emerged.
He didn't have a sword hanging at his waist, yet his body was surrounded by a strange Daoist aura of "swords everywhere, swords in all things." Even a mere projection exuded an aura of dominance over the world.
Upon seeing the illusory figure, Yun Yin subtly concealed his incomparably sharp aura, nodded slightly to the figure, and said respectfully, "Senior Brother."
The visitor was none other than Gu Cangming, the current Holy Master of the Sword Star Sanctuary! He was not present in his true form, but rather a projection containing a portion of his will and power.
Gu Cangming's illusory gaze turned to the old man with the cane, a gentle smile appearing on his face, his tone carrying a hint of respect: "I wondered who could withstand Junior Brother Yun Yin's 'Return to the Void Finger,' it turns out to be Senior 'Qi Tian.' It's been a hundred years since we last met, but Senior's demeanor remains as impressive as ever."
Qi Tian!
These two words exploded like thunder among the powerful figures of Broken Realm Mountain! Many reclusive old monsters' expressions changed drastically, their hearts trembling. So it was him! The founding elder who existed only in ancient legends, witnessing the rise and fall of Broken Realm Mountain!
The old man, Qi Tian, tugged at the corners of his withered lips, his tone tinged with self-mockery: "I'm just clinging to life, guarding this little world and waiting to die. I can't compare to Saint Master Gu, who at such a young age already possesses such grandeur and is a giant like him who leads the Sword Star Holy Hall."
Gu Cangming's smile remained unchanged, and his tone was sincere: "Senior is too kind. Today, I have projected myself here not to start a war, but only to demand an explanation from Broken Realm Mountain."
"An explanation?" A hint of mockery flashed in Qi Tian's eyes. "Your Sword Star Holy Hall has already obtained a supreme treasure like the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword, so what explanation do you still want from Breaking Boundary Mountain? It is my Breaking Boundary Mountain that should be demanding repayment for the blood debt of our disciples' casualties!"
Gu Cangming slowly shook his head, his tone absolutely certain: "The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword is not in the hands of my Sword Star Holy Hall."
Qi Tian frowned suddenly: "Sect Master Gu, this matter concerns the survival of both realms, and it is not something to be joked about."
“This junior would never make such a joke.” Gu Cangming turned his head and looked at Luo Qiu beside him.
Luo Qiu immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and urgently recounted the cause and effect, details of the earlier incident where the storage jade pendant exploded, the treasure's aura appeared, and then mysteriously disappeared, without concealing anything.
After hearing Luo Qiu's account, the powerful figures from Broken Realm Mountain exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions varied. Most of them wore expressions of disbelief. What a coincidence! The treasure disappeared the moment it reached the hands of the Sword Star Holy Hall members? Clearly, they were using this as an excuse to continue applying pressure!
Gu Cangming seemed to see through everyone's thoughts, but he did not argue. He simply said calmly, "Whether you believe it or not is not important. Please let Ling Xiao come out and meet me. I have my own way of clarifying the truth and giving everyone justice."
The spearhead was once again pointed with unparalleled precision at Ling Xiao.
Qi Tian remained silent for a moment, then turned to look at Wang Xuanying and asked in a deep voice, "Where is Ling Xiao?"
Wang Xuanying's expression changed slightly, and he shook his head: "After returning to the Floating City with the others, he has disappeared without a trace."
Qi Tian frowned even more. Just as he was about to speak, a clear voice suddenly came from the floating city below, piercing through layers of void and clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Sect Master Gu, what brings you to this junior?"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Ling Xiao had returned to the floating city at some point. He was standing on the eaves of a palace, his green robe fluttering in the wind, his face calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.
He must show up.
If he continues to remain hidden, all suspicion will fall on him, and he will face pressure from both the Sword Star Sanctuary and the Breaking Boundary Mountain—that would be a true desperate situation. Taking the initiative to reveal himself and confront the situation calmly will give him the upper hand.
Upon seeing him appear, Wang Xuanying immediately sent a secret telepathic message: "Don't panic. As long as the treasure is truly not on you, Broken Boundary Mountain will ensure your safety."
Ling Xiao nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. Then he looked up at the noble phantom in the air, cupped his hands in greeting, and said in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant: "I wonder what instruction Holy Lord Gu has for this junior?"
Gu Cangming's illusory gaze fell on Ling Xiao, scrutinizing him for a moment before he slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of approval:
"Everyone outside says that you are the most amazing swordsmanship prodigy in the Silent Realm in the last thousand years. Seeing you today, your temperament and talent are indeed top-notch. No wonder you can stir up such a storm."
Ling Xiao cupped his hands again: "You flatter me, Holy Lord. I am just an ordinary martial artist who has been fortunate enough to learn a few rudimentary techniques. I am not worthy of the word 'amazing'."
Gu Cangming looked at him, his eyes deep, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable penetrating power: "Today's situation, the bloody conflict between the Sword Star Holy Hall and the Breaking Boundary Mountain, with countless deaths and injuries, was all orchestrated by you, wasn't it?"