This year, after emerging from seclusion, Ye Xiaoying's first task was naturally to reclaim his face and challenge Ishii Ansei once more. However, he was dismayed to learn that Ishii Ansei was already dead, and at the hands of a Huaxia person no less.
With Ishii Ansei gone, the humiliation of the past could never be washed away. Ye Xiaoying felt disheartened and prepared to retreat into seclusion again. Yet, before doing so, he stumbled upon news that members of the Hidden Sect had discovered the Sword Immortal Ruins. As someone deeply rooted in the sword path, this revelation invigorated him.
Although it would be nearly impossible to seize treasures from the Sword Immortal Ruins guarded by the Hidden Sect, Ye Xiaoying was determined to succeed. Ever since his battle with Ishii Ansei over twenty years ago, which led him to a profound understanding of the sword path, his skills had reached their peak. To advance further, he needed external assistance, and the Sword Immortal Ruins surely held the true insights left behind by sword immortals. This was crucial for Ye Xiaoying's potential growth.
"Elder Jin, no matter who this Sword Saint is, anyone who stands in our way at Tianlang Palace will meet their end. Everyone, attack together and kill him; don’t waste any more time," said Shangguan Shaogong impatiently, unaware of Ye Xiaoying's prowess.
"Understood, Shangguan Shaogong," Jin Weichu nodded. With Ye Xiaoying still at large, he remained a thorn in Tianlang Palace's side. There was no need for a one-on-one confrontation; all seven elders of Tianlang Palace would join forces. Even if Ye Xiaoying had reached Transcendence in his sword path, one sword could not fend off many.
The seven elders of Tianlang Palace stood side by side, exuding an imposing aura like a series of sharp blades ready to strike.
"Ye Xiaoying, do you really wish to oppose us at Tianlang Palace?" Jin Weichu spoke again before they engaged.
"What? Are you all coming at me together?" Ye Xiaoying's gaze was calm and steady.
"We have no time to waste with you. If you insist on blocking our path, we will have no choice but to end this quickly," Jin Weichu replied.
"Ending it quickly may not be possible. It has been over twenty years since I last fought anyone. Today is a rare opportunity; I would like to spar with you and see the results of my two decades of hard work," Ye Xiaoying said nonchalantly, showing no fear.
"You really think of yourself as a sword immortal? Fine, since you are so arrogant, we shall witness the might of your sword path," Jin Weichu retorted angrily. It was infuriating that Ye Xiaoying seemed unfazed even as they prepared for a group assault.
"Let’s go together; we’ll make quick work of him—no need for courtesy," Jin Weichu instructed the other six elders before charging forward like an arrow released from its bow towards Ye Xiaoying.
The other elders from Tianlang Palace followed suit, employing their unique techniques as they leapt up the stone wall.
"Boom!"
Jin Weichu struck first with a palm strike that condensed Inner Energy into a massive hand-shaped illusion. However, Ye Xiaoying easily dodged it; the illusion crashed against the stone wall, leaving an imprint behind.
"Elder Jin, your strength has indeed improved tremendously; I am impressed," Ye Xiaoying remarked while wielding his black sword and maneuvering along the cliffside.
"If you are impressed, then you should know when to retreat," Jin Weichu said solemnly as he pursued Ye Xiaoying. The other elders from Tianlang Palace joined in as well, launching punches and palm strikes that coalesced into fists or hands or even blades of wind that surged toward Ye Xiaoying like a torrential storm.
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