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After the Hua Shan Uprising, the situation suddenly became exceptionally tense. Various factions began to vigorously cultivate the core strength of their sects, and some talents that had been hidden away finally emerged.
Miao Guanyin and Yang Sanqian engaged in deep conversation throughout the night. Before departing with the Book of Life and Death, Miao Guanyin looked at the Iron Bull lying on the ground and took out a crystal-clear green pill, handing it to Yang Sanqian. "This Revitalization Pill may not be as potent as the Holy Medicine, but it might help this child."
"Thank you, senior," Yang Sanqian said as he accepted the pill.
Miao Guanyin replied, "I will keep the Book of Life and Death with me for now. If you find any clues regarding it, please notify me promptly."
Miao Guanyin then handed a square jade piece to Yang Sanqian. He said, "Previously, Ghost Elder went to the Underworld to investigate the secrets of the Book of Life and Death. I have already informed him that he must return by today, but for some reason, he has not appeared. Given how long it has been, Ghost Elder must have uncovered some clues."
"Mr. Ghost from Yin Yang View?" Miao Guanyin asked.
"Exactly," Yang Sanqian confirmed.
Miao Guanyin stated, "I need to make a trip to the Western Regions. The situation after the Hua Shan Uprising will surely change; extraordinary talents will emerge in chaotic times. Stay vigilant."
"Please take care, senior," Yang Sanqian replied.
Miao Guanyin nodded. With a gentle motion of her feet, lotus flowers floated beneath her, lifting her up as she vanished into the starry night.
Yang Sanqian looked at the Revitalization Pill in his hand and placed it into Iron Bull's mouth.
At that moment, at the foot of Emei Mountain, Miao Shengnan and Emei Elder finally returned with a group of female disciples.
An elderly woman with white hair appeared at the mountain gate. She looked at Miao Shengnan and asked, "Where is that child Yu Shi Luo?"
Miao Shengnan remained silent. The elder behind her walked straight up the stone steps to the mountain gate, and one elder stopped to say, "During this trip to Huashan, Emei has lost all face. Sect Leader, you have been in charge of Arched Eyebrows for over thirty years, and I have never been as disappointed in you as I am today."
Miao Shengnan was taken aback. She looked at the Sword Release Monument in front of Emei Mountain. Years ago, when she was led into Arched Eyebrows by the Old Sect Leader, she had asked why there were so many swords hanging on the Sword Release Monument.
The Old Sect Leader explained that over a hundred years ago, Arched Eyebrows established the Sword Release Monument. Regardless of whether they were sect leaders from various factions or renowned figures from Daoist Sects, anyone who came to Emei Mountain to pay respects to Sword Saint Miao Zhong had to remove their weapons as a sign of respect. Those stubborn individuals who insisted that their swords should remain with them—alive or dead—either lost their heads or had their cultivation crippled and were expelled from the mountain. Their swords would remain permanently on the Sword Release Monument as a warning.
Twenty years ago, when Miao Shengnan brought the ten-year-old Rain Master Luo to the Sword Release Monument, Rain Master Luo also saw the monument at the front of Emei Mountain but showed no surprise. Miao Shengnan asked her if she didn't want to know why there were so many swords hanging on that stone tablet.
Rain Master Luo shook her head.
Miao Shengnan inquired why not.
Rain Master Luo replied, "I don't like swords."
Miao Shengnan pressed further, asking why.
Rain Master Luo said, "My brother was killed by someone using a sword."
Miao Shengnan responded, "If you liked swords, I have a set of unparalleled sword techniques in Arched Eyebrows. If you mastered them, you could take revenge; no matter how formidable your enemy is, they would not be your match."
Rain Master Luo nodded and glanced at the Sword Release Monument before following Miao Shengnan into the mountain gate.
"Was it really my fault?" Miao Shengnan's expression turned somber. She stumbled and fell onto the path of Emei Mountain.
At that moment, Zhang Ziling had also returned to Wudang Sect and stood beside the Wudang Sword Washing Pool. Disciples approached him one after another to pay their respects, but seeing that he ignored them, they proceeded up the mountain gate.
Zhang Xing stood behind Zhang Ziling and said, "Master, it is my incompetence."
Zhang Ziling glanced back at Zhang Xing and replied, "You cannot blame yourself. In these chaotic times, the glory of Wudang is no more. The true three treasures of Wudang are the Taiji Sword, Righteous Qi, and the sacred weapon Seven Star Sword. The Taiji Sword cannot be learned without a century of cultivation. As for me, at just over seventy years old, my achievements are limited; it is difficult to make further progress. Righteous Qi was lost over a hundred years ago, leaving only remnants. Otherwise, even Dongfang Yuqing with his Five Elements Sword Technique would not have been able to break through the Vital Energy shield. As for the Seven Star Sword, you currently lack the ability to wield it."
"With your power, Master, wouldn't it be invincible if you personally retrieved the Seven Star Sword?" Zhang Xing suggested.
Zhang Ziling shook his head and said, "The Seven Star Sword possesses immense power, surpassing even the ancient ten Divine Weapons. Over a hundred years ago, during the Daoist Dark Turmoil, Wudang Sect Leader Zhang Zong lost a duel to Sword Saint Miao Zhong and ultimately sealed the Seven Star Sword in the forbidden area of Wudang Mountain. He himself passed away in despair. For all these years, no one has been able to enter the forbidden area to retrieve the sword; who knows what restrictions have been placed inside? Anyone who enters does not survive."
Initially, Zhang Xing had thoughts about retrieving the Wudang's sacred weapon, the Seven Star Sword. However, upon hearing Zhang Ziling's words, he hesitated. He understood that since Zhang Ziling had mentioned such things, he must have his own intentions regarding the Seven Star Sword. The only person capable of retrieving it would either be him or himself.
At that time, the Central Plains Sword Pavilion was still on its way back. Sword Sect Master Dongfang Jiu said, "The Book of Life and Death has fallen into the hands of the Yang Family, and the Martial Dao Classic belongs to Nangong Old Bastard. All I got was a piece of worthless scrap metal; it truly infuriates me!"
An Elder of the Sword Pavilion replied, "Sword Master, please calm down. The Book of Life and Death cannot be wielded even by the Five Great Sect Leaders; if the Yang Family has it, they will likely need a long time to study it. As for the Martial Dao Classic, it possesses its own consciousness; Nangong will find it useless as well. The true treasure remains in our possession—the Zhou Compass."
"What do you mean by that?" Dongfang Jiu asked in confusion.
The Elder of the Sword Pavilion explained, "The Zhou Compass is also known as the Treasure Compass. There are records about it in our secret archives. If we unite all Elders of our Sword Pavilion to activate the spirit-seeking formation together, its function surpasses that of Serpent Cult's Machine Wall. Have you forgotten that you already possess nine Ancient Legendary Swords?"
"Are you saying that this Treasure Compass can help me find the Tenth Famous Sword?" Dongfang Jiu showed a hint of interest.
The Elder of the Sword Pavilion continued, "Currently, among the swords you possess are Chengying, Pure Jun, Gan Jiang, Mo Ye, Tai'a, Crimson Sky, Zhanlu, Giant Quarters, and Dragon Abyss. You only lack one famous sword to forge an unparalleled celestial weapon. Over a hundred years ago in Lushan, there was a sword immortal named Jizi Zheng whose swordsmanship was extraordinary and rivaled that of Sword Saint Miao Zhong. His sword was called Quejian and had power comparable to the Top Ten Famous Swords. However, after Lushan's lineage perished, both the sword immortal and his sword vanished without a trace. Additionally, Wudang Sect has another famous sword called Seven Star Sword sealed in its forbidden area. We can use the Treasure Compass to search for the Tenth Famous Sword; if we truly cannot find it, we can destroy Wudang Mountain and take the Seven Star Sword as our Tenth Famous Sword to forge an unparalleled celestial weapon."
Upon hearing what the Elder of the Sword Pavilion said, Dongfang Jiu smiled slightly at the corners of his mouth. He nodded and said, "Zhen'er, hand over the Treasure Compass to Elder Mo; he will be responsible for this matter. If successful, you will become the Chief Elder of our Sword Pavilion!"
"I will not fail in my mission!" Elder Mo vowed.
Dongfang Zhenxin felt discontent but dared not express it. He handed the newly acquired Treasure Compass to Elder Mo and then followed behind the higher-ups of the Sword Pavilion, harboring resentment and remaining silent.
In the Western Frontier, at the Desert Dunes of Earth City, merchants traveling from afar spotted an elderly man clad in Crimson Fire Armor standing atop a hundred-meter-long snake's head, causing them to hastily make way.
Nangong stood atop the Coiling Dragon, excitement evident on his face as he held the Starlight Stone. An elder beside him remarked, "Master, although our Serpent Cult is the foremost among the lower sects, we have lost more than half of our disciples after several battles."
"Have we lost so many disciples?" Nangong replied in surprise.
The Elder of the Divine Serpent Sect said, "In the Qingyun battle, we dispatched ten thousand disciples, and over ten thousand were killed when Azure Cloud Mountain was destroyed. Later, we encountered a surprise attack from an army, resulting in total annihilation. This time at Mount Huashan, we also sent out over ten thousand men, and now we've suffered another army assault with no less than six thousand dead. The remaining disciples have fled who knows where. If this continues, our Serpent Cult's position as the top Daoist Sect will be in jeopardy!"
Nangong scoffed dismissively and said, "In jeopardy? Send people to the secular world to post notices offering the most generous conditions to recruit disciples. There are plenty of greedy people without money out there. Moreover, during this time, I will swallow all sects in the Western Regions; those who resist will be killed without mercy."
"Master, think carefully; this will cause us to lose the people's hearts," the Elder of the Divine Serpent Sect advised.
"Our Serpent Cult is a demonic sect; what do we need with people's hearts?" Nangong replied coldly.
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