The outer sect was annihilated?!
Even though Chen Hongxiu had vaguely mentioned this back then and Wang Yan had expected it, but when he really heard such news, Wang Yan was still shocked. In just a few short months, the situation of the Aojian Villa had deteriorated to such an extent. Wang Yan knew that if he hadn't coincidentally left the mountain, he would most likely have been buried with the outer sect. In this way, Wang Yan truly felt Chen Tong's life-saving grace.
"May I ask Elder, now that the outer sect of my Aojian Villa has been annihilated, what will happen next? Is there really a possibility of our sect being annihilated? "
Wang Yan's past was all in the Aojian Villa, and he was concerned about the sect after all. Facing Wang Yan's question, Hen Tiandao smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry too much. Even though I don't know why the various sects besieged the Aojian Villa, in the five provinces of the desolate border, unless Tianyuan Holy Island publicly stood up and gathered the forces of the various sects, it would be impossible to truly shake the foundation of a top sect like the Aojian Villa with the tacit consent of Tianyuan Holy Island.
Not to mention other things, just the revenge of Miss Four alone is enough to greatly damage the vitality of the sects hiding behind. Therefore, I feel that the situation of the Aojian Villa may fall into a long tug-of-war until both sides reach a compromise. Such an ending is also what Tianyuan Holy Island would be happy to see. "
Wang Yan couldn't understand such a situation, and he didn't understand what role Tianyuan Holy Island played in this. However, he knew that it was because his cultivation was too low, his status was not high enough, and his vision was limited by the height he was at. Therefore, he couldn't understand. Therefore, he didn't ask more and just remembered Hen Tiandao's words in his heart.
However, before Wang Yan could calm down, Hen Tiandao continued, "Ten days ago, the Aojian Villa had already sent a messenger pigeon to all the sects in the world. They issued the Demonic Blood Sword Command to the Great Freedom Sect, Blood Cloak Society, Garan Monastery, and more than thirty sects, swearing to fight to the death with these sects.
Miss Four left after knowing the news. She might have gone to the North Victory Region to find trouble with Garan Monastery, or she might have returned to the Aojian Villa. I don't know the details.
In addition, during the destruction of the outer court of the Proud Sword Villa, more than ten disciples who were guarding the mountain betrayed the sect. These traitorous disciples colluded with outsiders to attack the Sword Scripture Pavilion of the outer court and took away more than half of the secret manuals in the pavilion. The Proud Sword Villa is extremely furious about this and has issued a Sword Calamity Order to these traitorous disciples. Before long, the portraits of these traitorous disciples will be sent to various places and entrusted to the Star Picking Pavilion to distribute. "
Hearing this, Wang Yan's heart that had just calmed down started beating again. The joking words that Master Po once said appeared in his mind.
'Master Po, have you finally taken this step?'
Wang Yan didn't know if Master Po was among these disciples, but with Master Po's personality, it was indeed highly possible. If that was the case, what should Wang Yan do when the two of them met by chance and faced Master Po who carried the Sword Calamity Command on his back?
Wang Yan remained silent while his mind was in a mess. Hen Tiandao didn't speak either. He thought that Wang Yan couldn't digest so much information in a short time, so he let Wang Yan think quietly.
After a long while, Wang Yan came back to his senses and took a deep breath. He finally understood that whether it was Miss Four, Aojian Villa, or Master Po, they didn't have much to do with him at the moment. With his current strength, he couldn't do anything. He had to first consider the situation he was in. Doing everything possible to improve his strength was the most important thing.
Understanding this, Wang Yan couldn't help but feel much more at ease. He said to Hen Tiandao, "Senior, what is the situation in Shujian Zhuang right now? I hope Senior can give me some pointers. If Wang Yan doesn't have the slightest chance of obtaining the Famous Sword Falling Sand, then I will leave Shujian Zhuang immediately."
Because of his relationship with Miss Four, Hen Tiandao didn't hide anything from Wang Yan. He said, "The matter of Shujian Zhuang isn't as simple as it looks on the surface. It involves the internal strife of Heng Shui City's three sects, and also involves Cloud Heaven City and the Black Water thief. It may even be related to the Five Sons of Cold Moon Sect. Although I can't say much about some of the things, with your cultivation, getting involved is extremely dangerous. Even with my protection, I may not be able to guarantee your safety."
Wang Yan didn't expect the matter of Shujian Zhuang to be so complicated. Hearing Hen Tiandao say this, he couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air. In his heart, he wanted to retreat. But when Hen Tiandao saw this, he changed the topic and said, "But if you wholeheartedly seek the name Sword Falling Sand, with me helping you in the middle, this matter may not be impossible.
But you must know how great the value of a famous sword is. Countless swordsmen don't hesitate to risk their lives to obtain a famous sword. If you really want to obtain Sword Falling Sand, it is impossible without risking your life. How you choose is entirely up to you. "
Wang Yan's eyes flashed. He naturally knew that the Heaven's Spite Blade was not making empty promises. With the Heaven's Spite Blade's help, obtaining the Famed Sword Falling Sand would be a guarantee. However, if he were to be embroiled in such a complicated situation, not only would his life be in danger, it would also bring him trouble in the future.
As for what the situation of Shujian Zhuang was, Wang Yan had no interest in knowing. He knew that his strength wasn't enough, knowing too many secrets would only add to his burden. The only thing he needed to consider was the price he had to pay to obtain Sword Falling Sand.
After thinking for a long time, Wang Yan finally raised his head and said, "Senior, please help me. I am willing to be ordered, but my companion Xia He also has a request. I wonder if you can make an exception?"
Hen Tiandao waved his hand and said, "You don't have to tell me this. I'm just helping you to mediate. The specific request will have to be discussed between you and Lin Ghu Qiu. This guy is an old fox, but with me around, he won't go too far. Besides, he does have something he needs your help with …"
Speaking of this, Hen Tiandao lowered his voice and said a few words to Wang Yan. When he finished, he stood up and walked out. Not long after, Lin Ghu Qiu came in.
...
"Please!"
"Please!"
On the Martial Arts Practice Field in the middle of the peak of the Sword Book Manor, a large arena that was dozens of meters square was built overnight. At this moment, two young men on the arena cupped their fists and bowed to each other, then they started to fight back and forth, and it was very lively.
Since Gao Siyan and Hen Tiandao arrived yesterday, Lin Ghu didn't want to delay it any longer. This morning, he announced the official start of the contest for a spouse. In addition, Lin Ghu also announced that after the winner of the contest was decided, the wedding would be held immediately, and the successor of Shujian Zhuang would be determined in public at the wedding.
Although it happened suddenly, the contest for a spouse had been going on for half a month. Many people who came to participate in the contest for a spouse were secretly impatient. Therefore, when the contest for a spouse officially began, everyone gathered at the first possible moment. At this time, in addition to the two people on the arena, there were no less than a hundred people gathered around the arena. Naturally, Wang Yan and Xia He were among them.
Xia He crossed his arms in front of his chest and leaned lazily on a pine tree. He glanced at the two people who were fighting fiercely on the arena and said disdainfully, "How dare these people come to participate in the contest for a spouse? I really don't know how they managed to sneak up the mountain."
Xia He looked down on the two people on the stage. However, Wang Yan nodded his head in agreement. He also felt that it was a little strange. Logically speaking, those who could pass through the Nine Palaces Convoluted Sword Array and ascend the mountain should have some ability. However, the two people on the stage were clearly practicing their martial arts. Although their moves were very orderly, if they were to really fight against an expert, they might not even be able to withstand two or three moves.
"If these people keep fighting like this, the contest for a spouse may go on for a few days."
Xia He was a little impatient, so he simply leaned against a tree and closed his eyes to rest. Seeing this, Wang Yan smiled and said, "If you really can't stand it, why don't you go up and clean them up?"
After all, there were more than a hundred people participating in the contest. Lin Ghu Qiu had also set up rules for this contest. Those who could defeat three people in a row could enter the next round, and those who could defeat ten people in a row could automatically enter the final round. Although the rules were simple, it was not easy to become the final winner.
"It's too early to make a move now. I don't have the time to waste on these incompetent people."
Xia He was also going to participate in this contest for a spouse, but he didn't want to make a move too early. He knew very well that his and Wang Yan's opponents were not the people around the arena. The real enemy had yet to show up. At the thought of this, Xia He couldn't help but open his eyes and look at the east side of the arena. There was a high platform there, where Gao Siyan, Hen Tiandao, Lin Ghu Qiu, Yan Yu 'er, and several of Lin Ghu Qiu's friends were sitting. These people would decide the real situation of this contest for a spouse. He and Wang Yan were just pawns.
Wang Yan could tell what Xia He meant, but he shook his head and said, "We can't wait for long. The people behind Yan Yu 'er have been lying in wait for many days. Now that Lin Ghu Qiu has made his move, I think they will make their move soon."
Before he could finish his words, Wang Yan suddenly heard a piercing sound coming from the direction of the mountain gate. The two of them immediately turned their heads and saw a group of six or seven people rushing over from the mountain road. Before this group of people reached the peak, a deep and slightly hoarse voice resounded throughout the Little Mirror Mountain.
"Ha ha ha, after waiting for so many days, the Shujian Zhuang's joust for a spouse is finally about to begin. I, Lin Tianyang, and Lin Ghu Qiu are old acquaintances. How can I not come when you are marrying off your daughter?"
As he spoke, this group of people had reached the peak and walked straight over the arena toward the high platform. Xia He moved closer to Wang Yan and said, "Lin Tianyang, one of the six incense masters of the Iron Fist Club, is an expert at the peak of the Nurturing Embryo Stage. His strength may not be as good as Hen Tiandao's, but it is not that far off."
The Iron Fist Club was one of the three major forces in Hengshui City, and its strength was second only to the Cold Moon Sect. In recent years, the Iron Fist Club had been developing rapidly. A few years ago, it had even produced a top expert who was ranked on the Hidden Dragons List. Therefore, the Iron Fist Club had been coveting the position of the Hengshui City Lord for a long time. It was said that Lin Tianyang had a close relationship with Yan Yu 'er. The Iron Fist Club's purpose for coming here this time was somewhat elusive.
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