Chapter 333 - 333 308 Sword Slash Grandmaster

Chapter 333: Chapter 308: Sword Slash Grandmaster! Chapter 333: Chapter 308: Sword Slash Grandmaster! “Let’s go together….”

If such arrogant words were spoken by someone else, they would certainly be scorned, seen as overly confident, considering that on the opposite side there were three Dan Realm Masters.

Among them, two were powerful figures at the ‘Heavenly Core’ level of the Core Realm, undoubtedly beings who could dominate Qingzhou. How many in the world could stand against them?

Yet, these words had come from Jiang He’s mouth. Gazing at the figure in white standing erect in the void, Chen Yuan couldn’t help but feel a strong confidence in him!

It was the same confidence he had in himself.

At the same time, Chen Yuan also understood why Jiang He had not shown up earlier. When he did appear, he sliced open the clouds in the void — it turned out he was hindered by needing to set up his formation.

In fact, Chen Yuan had not guessed wrong. From the very beginning, Jiang He had not planned to be merciful. Just like Chen Yuan’s plans, this time he intended to thoroughly establish his reputation.

One reason was for himself, and the other was for Chen Yuan.

He couldn’t always protect Chen Yuan, so he had to be a fearsome figure to deter others, ensuring no one would dare to bully him because of power.

In Jianghu, there were rules: disputes among equals were left to fate, and external forces must not intervene rashly, or else how could any prodigy dare to appear in Jianghu?

However, this rule only applied to martial artists with influential backgrounds. For those Loose Cultivators without background, or those with weaker power, this rule simply did not hold.

Because they weren’t equals!

What Jiang He aimed to do was to elevate Chen Yuan’s status to a level that could stand alongside any other power of the era, letting others know that Chen Yuan had him for support!

Whoever dared to touch Chen Yuan must be prepared to face the fury of the Sword God.

He had thought to avoid lengthy discussions and directly resolve Gu Chun, but then he sensed the Qi of Xiao Yusheng and Guang Liang Monk, leading him to secretly set up the sword array after a moment of contemplation.

It wasn’t that Jiang He lacked confidence, rather he was just cautious in his actions.

Gu Chun was not worth mentioning; a mere True Core Grandmaster, easy to defeat for him. However, Xiao Yusheng and Guang Liang Monk were different. Xiao Yusheng, being the Sect Master of Qingyun Sword Sect,

had many valuable possessions and his strength was formidable, making him a strong opponent.

Although Guang Liang Monk had been inactive in recent years, he had been one of Bright Temple’s top powerhouses earlier, a being who had slain Grandmasters of his own realm.

Facing such opponents, he could never be too cautious.

That’s why he delayed for a moment, just to wait until the sword array was ready. By then, even if they had other tricks up their sleeves, Jiang He would not be afraid.

Today, he had decided Gu Chun was going to die, not even Qingyun Son could stop him!

As Jiang He’s words ended, silence fell within a thousand meters instantly, as if time itself had suddenly frozen. Xiao Yusheng’s expression fluctuated between dark shades, staring fixedly at the stern figure before him.

Indeed, Jiang He remained composed, apparently having the sword array as a backup.

Though they hadn’t yet clashed, he could feel an intense danger from the sword Qi in the void, so much so that even his skin began to tingle.

Guang Liang Monk also looked serious, his gaze flickering, sensing the power contained within the nearby sword Qi, calculating whether he could withstand it.

Only Gu Chun himself seemed somewhat panicked, realizing that the Sect Master and Guang Liang Monk’s concessions had been correct. This Jiang He really dared to take action at a word!

Moreover, the target was him.

If Xiao Yusheng and Guang Liang Monk hadn’t been there, he felt sure he wouldn’t have survived.

“What is Jiang, the Golden Envoy, doing? We have already conceded. Does he still need to press us aggressively? Could it be that he underestimates Qingyun Sword Sect’s presence?” At this moment, Xiao Yusheng was also somewhat angered.

He indeed dreaded Jiang He, but that didn’t mean he had to be servile. As the Sect Master of Qingyun Sword Sect, one of Qingzhou’s top forces, wasn’t Xiao Yusheng a significant figure wherever he went?

In all of Qingzhou, how many could confidently claim to be superior to him?

But now…

The implication behind Jiang He’s words was an insult to Qingyun Sword Sect.

If Chen Yuan had died, Jiang He’s anger would have been understandable, but now, with Chen Yuan completely unharmed and their side conceding, yet Jiang He still showed no respect.

If it had been anyone else, he would have already struck.

Of course, now he was also inclined to take action; Gu Chun couldn’t die no matter what as he represented not only himself but also the dignity of Qingyun Sword Sect.

If he died, it would greatly damage the reputation of Qingyun Sword Sect.

This was also why he had secretly followed Gu Chun, not wishing for any surprises.

“Can a mere concession cleanse Gu Chun of his sins? As the Golden Envoy of Qingzhou, what’s wrong in dealing with a rebel? If you think I’m despising Qingyun Sword Sect for lacking someone, then so be it.”

Jiang He held the sword with a detached expression.

In the void, the gathering sword Qi became more formidable, enveloping everyone in it, making it seem as if the end of the world had arrived.

In his hand, the ancient long sword with spots of rust lit up with patterns, seemingly engraved with a formation. The rust was flaking off… but in the blink of an eye, the sword transformed completely.

Cold light flickered, imbued with spirit.

On its hilt, two small characters were clearly engraved.

The name of the sword, Exterminating Immortal!

“Arrogant!”

Xiao Yusheng’s expression turned angry as he waved his long sleeve, and a Qingyun Sword shimmered into brightness, with two engraved characters on the hilt: Qingyun!

This was the Sect Guardian Divine Sword of the Qingyun Sword Sect, nurtured since the founding ancestor established the sect. It was the most important divine sword for successive sect leaders, containing immense power within.

It was also a symbol of status.

“These words, coming from Qingyunzi, might nearly suffice, but you… are far from comparable.” The only person in the Qingyun Sword Sect whom Jiang He truly feared was Qingyunzi, the Ancestor of Yang Transformation, who had been in seclusion.

This was the reliance of the Qingyun Sword Sect being called a top sect.

Indeed, all sects regarded as top-tier in the world invariably had a Yang Transformation Realm powerhouse anchoring them, for only such a master could truly be feared by others.

“The reputation of being seventeenth on the Fengyun List seems to have deluded you, placing yourself on the same level as Ancestor Qingyunzi. Today, I shall let you know,

that even if you are powerful, you should not be arrogant.”

Xiao Yusheng responded sharply, his gaze intense.

He was naturally angry that Jiang He did not hold him in regard, but he also knew that even with the Qingyun Sword in hand, he was hardly a match for him.

Only with three Dan Realm Masters working together could they hope to defeat him.

Then, Xiao Yusheng turned his attention to Monk Guang Liang, saying:

“Master, it seems we cannot end this peacefully today.”

Monk Guang Liang looked troubled and, frowning, uttered an ‘Amitabha’ before sighing,

“Why must it come to this?”

“Jiang Patron, must we fight today?”

Monk Guang Liang was reluctant to confront Jiang He, as he had witnessed Jiang He’s capabilities before and held no illusions about defeating him, which was why he had quickly changed his stance upon seeing Jiang He appear.

Knowing that Jiang He was present meant Chen Yuan could not be killed.

“Master, if you do not wish to fight, step aside. Today Gu Chun must die; only by killing him can the majesty of the court be demonstrated,” Jiang He said indifferently.

Seeing that Jiang He was insistent on his demise, Gu Chun no longer retreated. Since they were bound to attack him either way, why hold back? He shouted:

“Jiang He, you bully me too far. Today, Gu hereby states: if Gu is not dead by today’s end, I swear to dismember Chen Yuan a thousand times over to vent my resentment.

As for today’s oppression by you, Gu will also remember this in my heart!”

Then, turning to Monk Guang Liang, he sincerely said:

“Master, why fear Jiang He? Together, the three of us need not fear any Grandmaster below the Yang Transformation Realm. Jiang He has some tricks, true, but we are not to be underestimated either.

In recent years, Jiang He’s actions have grown increasingly unchecked, blatantly disregarding our sects. Why not take this opportunity today to disable him, and let the fame of Bright Temple spread throughout the world?”

“Moreover, Chen Yuan has always been at odds with Buddhism and is exceptionally ruthless. Even if we spare him today, he will surely seek revenge tomorrow. For future peace, he must be killed.”

Monk Guang Liang’s eyes flickered indecisively, somewhat tempted. He truly was not a match for Jiang He alone, but if he joined forces with Gu Chun and Xiao Yusheng…

After pondering for a moment, he slightly nodded and said:

“Well then, today I can only meet force with force.”

Xiao Yusheng felt reassured, pointing his sword at Jiang He, he calmly said:

“Golden Envoy Jiang, if you retreat now, there remains a shred of courtesy, otherwise… today might end your path.”

In mere moments, decisions were swiftly made among them; since Jiang He showed no respect, they would reclaim their face today. This provocation was deliberately initiated by Jiang He,

and even if the Great Jin Court were enraged, they would not fear.

Jiang He did not look at them but instead focused on the Exterminating Immortal Sword in his hand, softly saying: “Since entering Jianghu, when have I ever retreated? Even if all of you come at once, what is there to fear?”

Then, looking into the void, he continued:

“I hope you can block a few more of my strikes, to let me see for myself how the swordsmanship of the Qingyun Sword Sect is, and whether it’s worth my attacking the Mountain Gate.”

Xiao Yusheng snorted coldly, hesitating no longer. The Qingyun Sword in his hand emitted a brilliant light, and streams of sword qi enveloped an area dozens of yards around him like dragons, isolating him from the sword array Jiang He had set.

He proclaimed solemnly:

“Sword… rise!”

In an instant, strands of sword qi enveloping him dispersed with a terrifying aura, furiously charging toward Jiang He like a colossal dragon.

Gu Chun formed hand seals, and a silver longsword behind him soared into the air, flying out under his sword control.

Monk Guang Liang took the golden Buddha Beads from around his neck and held them in his hands, murmuring a Buddhist chant. Behind him, a nearly thirty-meter-tall golden Buddha figure emerged.

Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy trembled, madly converging and solidifying behind the Buddha figure.

In a short instant, it stood firmly behind him. Monk Guang Liang raised his right palm, and the golden Buddha figure behind him followed suit, carrying a terrifying suppressive force, and slapped down at Jiang He.

In that moment, the three Dan Realm Masters acted in unison, and the atmosphere changed.

Jiang He’s thoughts stirred, and sword qi layers enveloped Chen Yuan, while he held up the Exterminating Immortal Sword and calmly uttered several words:

“First Sword, Netherworld!”