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In the Jiangnan Tavern, the death of Lou Shaoyu quickly faded from people's memories. During this tumultuous period for the Daoist Sect, he was merely a fleeting topic of conversation, and the Zhongnan Mountain Companions would no longer be seen in the Daoist Sect; not even their bodies were discovered.
Throughout the history of the Daoist Sect, there have been many exceptionally talented youths who gained fame as soon as they emerged from the mountains. Once someone becomes renowned, their glory is magnified in discussions, often being exalted as the Greatest Talent of All Time. Some believe they have ascended to immortality due to their high cultivation, while others think they have chosen to retreat from the world.
In reality, they are all dead.
On the bustling streets of Jiangnan, countless members of the Daoist Sect were heading towards the Sword Pavilion, animatedly discussing matters with great excitement.
Above the Sword Pavilion, the Seven Stars Aligned like a celestial dragon swirling among the clouds—massive and dazzling. Flames surged from the Sword Furnace atop the pavilion, accompanied by roars akin to dragons and tigers, creating unpredictable phenomena that radiated astonishing waves of energy.
Inside the grand hall of the Sword Pavilion stood two figures: Dongfang Jiu and an Elder of the Sword Pavilion. Dongfang Jiu asked expressionlessly, "Have you not found Old Sword Master yet?"
The Elder replied, "In response to Sword Master, we have not located Old Sword Master as per your instructions."
Dongfang Jiu sighed and said, "Activate the killing formation of my Sword Pavilion; I will bury as many as come."
"Understood!" The Elder acknowledged and turned to leave.
"Wait." Dongfang Jiu hesitated, seemingly uneasy, and called back to the Elder. "You go oversee the refining situation at the Sword Furnace; I will personally activate the killing formation."
The Elder nodded and proceeded towards the Sword Furnace.
Inside the Sword Furnace, Nangong stood beneath a massive Sword Cauldron. At that moment, the enormous cauldron had cracked open, supported by metallic braces. A gigantic weapon, glowing red-hot, pierced through the center of the Sword Furnace, reaching up to its peak—its size was intimidating.
Surrounding this colossal weapon were an array of exquisite swords; these weapons were either famous swords from history or renowned creations from master swordsmiths over millennia. At this moment, they were immersed in the Five Poisons True Fire's Poison Flame as a backdrop, drawing forth their sword essence to supply it to the giant weapon.
The massive weapon resembled neither a sword nor a blade; its surface was crimson and bound by special iron chains. Countless runes could be faintly seen engraved on its surface, with its tip submerged in the waters of the Poison Flame pool. Its true form remained indiscernible.
Ouyang Xun wiped the sweat from his brow and stepped aside, allowing the Swordsmiths to take a break.
Yu Youya looked at Ouyang Xun and asked, "Mr. Ouyang, has the Divine Weapon been forged?"
Ouyang Xun replied, "For the Top Ten Famous Swords, at this stage, we only need to quench it and perform a Human Sacrifice to complete the forging. However, the Divine Weapon is different; its creation is accompanied by an extraordinary phenomenon. Right now, the weapon stands ten meters tall, far beyond what an ordinary person can wield. Within the weapon, a sword spirit is forming. Under the influence of this phenomenon, the sword spirit will automatically become the essence of the Divine Weapon. At that time, we will shatter the weapon, and the Divine Weapon will emerge."
"You mean the weapon is forged now, but we don't know when it will be born?" Nangong inquired.
Ouyang Xun said, "To know exactly when it will emerge, we must consult its designer; it requires a specific opportunity."
"What if I were to seize it?" Nangong asked.
Ouyang Xun paused for a moment and replied, "Forgive my bluntness, but when the Divine Weapon emerges, it will surely demand bloodshed and slaughter of living beings. Just relying on you alone may not be sufficient."
"Is it really that formidable?" Yu Youya asked, slightly surprised.
Just as Ouyang Xun was about to speak, he suddenly felt a severe headache. He clutched his head as a flicker of demonic fire appeared in his eyes, and veins bulged on his forehead.
"Master, what's wrong?" one of the Swordsmiths stepped forward to support Ouyang Xun.
Ouyang Xun waved his hand and said, "It's nothing; I’ve probably been forging swords for too many consecutive days. The True Fire of Taiyi is indeed powerful but requires careful control. I just need a moment to rest. Since the Divine Weapon has already been forged, we should leave now. Let's inform the Eastern Sword Master; it's time to go home."
"Master, with the Divine Weapon about to be completed, shouldn't we stay here to witness its emergence? This is a moment of glory for our Ouyang Family; it's our hard work!" said the Swordsmith, gazing longingly at the weapon before him. It was a product of his painstaking efforts over countless days. The Ouyang Family had forged swords for generations; if they could inscribe their family emblem on this Sword Body, it would be an immense honor.
"We must go," Ouyang Xun insisted, feeling increasingly uneasy within.
Ouyang Xun was about to lead his companions away when a large group emerged from outside the Sword Furnace, with Dongfang Jiu at the forefront.
Dongfang Jiu smiled at Ouyang Xun and asked, "Mr. Ouyang, where are you headed?"
Ouyang Xun replied respectfully, "I was just about to bid farewell to the Sword Master. I have successfully forged the Divine Weapon as requested. There is nothing more I can assist with, so I hope the Sword Master will allow us to leave."
Dongfang Jiu laughed heartily and placed a hand on Ouyang Xun's shoulder. "Mr. Ouyang, do not be in such a hurry. Your contribution to the forging of this Divine Weapon is significant; it would be a shame for you not to witness this historic moment."
"It is all the Sword Master's achievement. I merely followed the blueprints to forge the sword; I dare not take credit," Ouyang Xun said.
Dongfang Jiu responded, "Mr. Ouyang, you are being too modest. I have prepared a generous gift for you."
Cold sweat appeared on Ouyang Xun's face as he trembled, being forcibly led by Dongfang Jiu to the massive weapon nearby. The Young Swordsmith shouted from behind, "Dongfang Jiu, my master has exhausted himself in forging this sword for you. Why are you taking him towards the Sword Pool?"
Dongfang Jiu replied, "I am here to present Mr. Ouyang with a grand gift. This Divine Weapon will be complete, but without a human sacrifice to consecrate it, it would be lacking. Becoming the Divine Weapon's Sword Soul will be his supreme honor!"
The Swordsmith interjected, "A Divine Weapon does not require human sacrifice; that would only increase its demonic nature!"
Dongfang Jiu laughed heartily and said, "Do you think I am trying to forge the Sword of Justice?"
With that, Dongfang Jiu hurled Ouyang Xun toward the glowing massive weapon. The sounds of screams and flesh being scorched filled the air as Ouyang Xun was instantly turned into a charred corpse, falling into the Poison Flame. Not even bone fragments remained, and the remaining Swordsmiths were furious but were quickly subdued by those from the Sword Pavilion.
Meanwhile, Nangong and Yu Youya stood aside, watching coldly. Dongfang Jiu was known as the Lord of Zhongzhou and Leader of the Righteous Path; even he was forging Demonic Weapons, so Nangong, being part of the demonic sect, naturally did not intervene.
Nearly a hundred Swordsmiths were slaughtered and thrown into the Poison Flame. Blood flowed along the weapon's surface patterns as it vibrated violently; the ground shook beneath them while cracks spread across its surface, glowing ominously red.
Yu Youya stood beside Nangong and said, "Master, something seems off about this Swordsmith. He looks like one of our elders who was corrupted by dark magic."
Nangong glanced at the last Swordsmith who had been killed. The man's pupils were murky and emitted a faint red glow, as if he had been killing those around him. Nangong had initially dismissed it, but now, with nearly a hundred Swordsmiths involved—including the deceased Ouyang Xun—could it all be the work of Dongfang Jiu?
Neither Nangong nor Yu Youya understood the intricacies of sword forging, but they knew that a Divine Weapon could not be claimed by its master before it was fully formed. Had Dongfang Jiu discovered a way to claim it before its birth?
"What should we do, Master?" Yu Youya communicated telepathically.
"Hold our position. Dongfang is acting with such confidence; let’s see what he plans to do," Nangong replied.
After slaughtering all the Swordsmiths, Dongfang Jiu commanded, "Bring me the Flawless Ritual Text."
An elderly member of the Sword Pavilion, with white hair, held a Liuli Lamp in his hands. Inside the lamp swirled a mass of Starlight that contained the ritual text. He opened the lamp's cover just as Dongfang Jiu reached for the Flawless Ritual Text.
"Wait," Nangong Dao interjected.
"What’s this? Are you unable to hold back any longer, Brother Nangong?" Dongfang Jiu asked with a sidelong glance.
Nangong chuckled lightly and replied, "Of course not. I just wanted to ask what you intend to do with that Flawless Ritual Text."
Dongfang Jiu responded, "The Flawless Ritual Text is the supreme treasure of my Sword Pavilion, passed down for thousands of years. It is used for forging unparalleled Divine Weapons. Rest assured, once the Divine Weapon is complete, it cannot be claimed prematurely. What would someone like you know about it? If you don’t believe me, feel free to insert the Flawless Ritual Text into the weapon golem yourself."
"Brother Dongfang is joking. I was merely inquiring; I wouldn’t want to delay your sword ritual," Nangong said with an apologetic smile.
Dongfang Jiu snorted and took out the Flawless Ritual Text, inserting it into the massive weapon. The Sword Body trembled as an Evil Energy surged forth. A sinister expression crossed Dongfang Jiu's face as he thought to himself: "The Evil Weapon is about to be forged. First, I'll kill this old fool Nangong, then wipe out everyone outside. Today, I will become the Supreme Daoist and command all under heaven; let’s see who dares oppose me!"
"Give me the Seven Star Sword!" Dongfang Jiu stepped forward. Ascending the Forging Platform, an Elder of the Sword Pavilion presented the Seven Star Sword to him. With a single palm strike, Dongfang Jiu shattered the roof of the Sword Furnace. An explosion of Evil Energy erupted from within, sweeping outward as experts surrounding the Sword Pavilion frowned in concern.
On the top floor of a building, Miao Shengnan, the Leader of the Emei Sect, frowned and said, "As expected, the forged Divine Weapon is an Evil Weapon. Bai Xiaoxiang, when we seize the Evil Weapon later, keep your distance. The power of the Divine Weapon is devastating; I don't know how great its might is. You are the hope for the revival of Emei, so it's crucial that you protect your life. You cannot participate in this battle."
Bai Xiaoxiang nodded and replied, "Understood, Master."
Miao Shengnan soared towards the Sword Pavilion, while many experts also flew across the water waves towards the central Sword Pavilion on Lake Island.
"Use the Seven Star Sword to draw down the light of Seven Stars Aligned. The combined might of the Seven Stars can force the Divine Weapon to appear!" Dongfang Jiu smirked as he suddenly drew his sword.
Boom!
As soon as the Seven Star Sword was unsheathed, it exploded. Dongfang Jiu was blasted off the Forging Platform, and a stream of Poison Flame shot into his face, invading his eyes.
Dongfang Jiu screamed in agony, covering his eyes and shouting, "It's Five Poisons True Fire! Nangong Old Bastard, you betrayed me!"
Nangong was bewildered and asked, "Was Five Poisons True Fire hidden within the Seven Star Sword?"
One of Dongfang Jiu's eyes oozed pus and was instantly blinded; his face was burned, and poison gas invaded his Meridians. He had to immediately circulate his energy to suppress the toxicity.
The elder who presented the Seven Star Sword suddenly had blood-red eyes and lunged at Dongfang Jiu with a sword. Dongfang Jiu raised a finger like a sword, unleashing sword energy that instantly decapitated that elder. The remaining Elders of the Sword Pavilion and disciples drew their swords to attack Dongfang Jiu.
"What’s wrong with these people? Are they rebelling collectively?" Yu Youya exclaimed in shock at the scene before her.
"They're being controlled; their bodies are filled with Demonic Energy, not Dao Qi. Someone has stolen my Five Poisons True Fire to frame Dongfang Jiu," Nangong Dao said.
Dongfang Jiu's face twisted with rage as he shouted, "Dare to betray me at this moment? A bunch of ants! I will make you all pay with your lives!"
Dongfang Jiu suddenly surged with Vital Energy, sitting cross-legged on the ground. Within the Sword Furnace, countless swords rose from the earth, shooting out in all directions. The sword aura was overwhelming, instantly slaying everyone who came too close, leaving only Nangong and Yu Youya to escape.
Dongfang Jiu stood up, his furious gaze fixed on Nangong Dao. "I truly underestimated you, Nangong Old Bastard. I never expected you to have such cunning, capable of inciting my Sword Sect Disciples."
Nangong Dao replied, "You misunderstand, my old friend. Your Sword Pavilion members have all been controlled; their consciousness is filled with Demonic Energy!"
"Then I'll kill you first and cleanse the sect afterward. All this time I've refrained from attacking you; did you really think I couldn't kill you? In this world today, only I have reached the Sword Realm!" Dongfang Jiu swung his sword towards Nangong Dao.
The sword aura was fierce, shattering the void, forcing Nangong and Yu Youya to retreat.
However, the Seven Star Sword in Dongfang Jiu's hand broke.
"How could this happen? The Seven Star Sword is fake?" In his panic, Nangong had no time to examine the Seven Star Sword closely and realized it had been swapped out.
At that moment, a thunderous roar echoed through the sky. Seven Stars Aligned—high above in the clouds stood Zhang Xing, wielding the Seven Star Sword. Chanting an incantation, he shifted the Seven Stars into alignment.
"Dongfang Old Thief, did you really think I, Zhang Xing, would acknowledge you as my master? Now all the members of your Sword Pavilion are under my control. Even you have been drinking from the waters of Sword Pavilion for three months, inhaling my Demonic Energy. The combined effects of demonic energy and Five Poisons True Fire are incurable. Let’s see how long you can keep up this charade," Zhang Xing laughed heartily as he waved the Seven Star Sword, gathering starlight.
On the Seven Star Sword, five stars lit up. Zhang Xing's long hair danced wildly as if he were a deity descended from heaven.
"So it's you, dog! Do you think that by practicing evil techniques you can stand against me?" Dongfang Jiu shouted at Zhang Xing.
Zhang Xing replied, "With Blood Demon Technique and Evil Weapon combined, your Divine Weapon was tailor-made for me. Today I will take control! Dongfang Jiu, now that my Cultivation Method has reached great perfection and the Seven Stars are about to light up, I will show you the supreme power of the Seven Star Sword Technique. Your blood will splatter upon my Divine Weapon and become one of its awakened souls!"
Dongfang Jiu raised his head, gathering his palms together as his white hair danced wildly. His white Daoist Robe billowed without wind as countless swords within the Sword Pavilion flew up around him, forming a long dragon.
"Master, it’s the Ten Thousand Swords Technique. It seems these two are going to settle it with one strike. We should avoid their clash," Yu Youya said.
Nangong nodded and flew with Yu Youya towards the Lake Surface outside the Sword Pavilion.
Seven Stars Aligned, Starlight converged, Nine Divine Thunder, at their command!
The Ten Thousand Swords Technique was unleashed, bringing sorrow to all beings. The Sword Rain fell like an unstoppable force!
Not far away, the Old Scholar, Yang Xuanzong, and Li Chang'an were leading the Yang Family members rushing over. People from all directions saw the signs of the Divine Weapon’s emergence. Supreme of the Divine Serpent Sect, Nangong Yun, Emei Sect Leader Miao Shengnan, South Sea Supreme Wonderful Guanyin, the unparalleled Rain Master Luo, Five Element Swordsman Dongfang Yuqing, and Zhang Dao'an, along with various hidden sect Big Shots, were all hurrying to the scene.
Yunxi and I stopped a thousand feet away from the Sword Pavilion.
Yunxi asked, "What’s wrong?"
"When Seven Stars Aligned is used with the Seven Star Sword Technique, it practically gives Zhang Xing an opportunity to create chaos. This move could annihilate everything!"
As soon as I finished speaking, a shocking sword light flashed through the clouds. The sky split open as the Seven Stars converged, enveloping the entire Jiangnan region in sword light, causing the ground to tremble for hundreds of thousands of feet!
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