Back at the Ethereal Hall, he had fought with World's Edge.
The other party's swordsmanship was reminiscent of a divine dragon. It was impossible to see the trajectory of the other party's swordsmanship. While Zhang Xuan knew that the other party was powerful, he couldn't tell what it was.
This was the so-called 'knowing the cause but not the reason'!
On the other hand, the sword that Dan Xiaotian wielded was clearly aimed at the flaws in Huo Jianghe's moves. Every single move that he made was aimed at the flaws in Huo Jianghe's moves!
In just a short span of ten breaths, Zhang Xuan had executed more than twenty stabs, leaving Senior Huo completely helpless before him.
Even an inner disciple wouldn't have such a sword art!
This could no longer be described as terrifying!
"Is it Tian Ya?"
Square-faced couldn't help but ask.
He hadn't fought with World's Edge before, so he didn't know his moves and methods. However, he had fought with the others before, so he might be able to see some clues.
"As soon as World's Edge makes a move, we'll be dead. We haven't executed any of his ordinary moves before, so we can't tell. Only by executing that move of his will we be able to verify it!"
Yun Feiyang said.
It wasn't that their eyesight wasn't good enough, but that sword toss was too strong.
It ended as soon as he made a move, so it was impossible to tell the strength of the attacker. Now, ordinary swordsmanship would not be able to tell.
"Given the current situation, it seems that … Senior Brother Huo still can't force the other party to use that move!"
Huang Tao smiled bitterly.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
If he didn't use that move, he would have forced his senior brother to retreat continuously. Even if he didn't use that move, his senior brother would still lose. This way, he wouldn't be able to confirm whether the other party was the real deal or not.
"Actually, it's not like there's no way. Watch me …"
After a moment of silence, the square-faced man suddenly raised his head and looked in front of him. He shouted, "Senior Brother, use A Glance at the River!"
First Glance Jiang He wasn't just Huo Jianghe's nickname in the Ethereal Hall, it was also the sword technique that he was most proficient in.
When this move was executed, it was like looking at a river that flowed endlessly with a terrifying momentum.
Relying on this sword technique, Huo Jianghe had crushed everyone in the outer sect. Almost no one was a match for him, and that was how he earned his position as the Eldest Senior Brother.
"Alright!"
Hearing the shouts, Huo Jianghe immediately understood what his juniors were trying to do. With a loud roar, he raised his sword into the air and channeled his zhenqi into it. In an instant, a vast river appeared in front of him.
Without any hesitation, Dan Xiaotian flicked his wrist, and the sword in his hand immediately levitated into the air.
His opponent was standing opposite Jiang He, and the only way to defeat him was to use flying swords!
Whoosh!
A sword pierced through the air.
He had practiced this move for an entire night, and he had practiced it no less than a thousand times. With a slight tremor, the sword vanished from the spot, and when it reappeared, it was already right before Huo Jianghe's throat.
"Oh no …"
Huo Jianghe narrowed his eyes in astonishment. Not daring to hold back anymore, he immediately burst forth with all of his might.
Saint 4-dan Dimension Shatterer realm!
Only after recovering his strength did he manage to block the other party's sword, causing him to break out in cold sweat.
If they were at the same level, this move would have killed them.
"It's him …"
Seeing this move being displayed, everyone was filled with excitement.
Needless to say, Dan Xiaotian was none other than World's Edge!
Xue Gan's body swayed and he fell to the ground.
Ever since he returned last night, he had been thinking about the identity of the expert known as World's Edge. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect that it would be the son-in-law whom he despised and looked down upon!
Xue Qin was about to go crazy.
This guy was World's Edge … Didn't that mean that she had already lost and become his maid?
She didn't want to be his fiancée, but instead, she became his maid …
If she could, she would have gouged her eyes out!
She was such a precious gem, but she was tossed aside like a pile of rubble!
"Dan Xiaotian is victorious!"
Elder Lu Yun nodded gleefully as he announced the outcome of the battle.
It was no wonder why Dan Xiaotian didn't agree to join the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion right away. It turned out that he was waiting for this moment to slap the city lord's face!
He wanted the city lord to repent for what he had done back then!
Young people sure were hot-tempered …
However, to have one's family destroyed, no matter who it was, they would have done the same!
"Since you have defeated Huo Jianghe, you should be able to clear the inner disciple examination easily. Given that you have reached Great Sage 3-dan consummation at sixteen, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to advance to Ancient Sage before seventeen!"
Elder Lu Yun looked at Dan Xiaotian in satisfaction. "I hereby announce that you will be accepted as an inner disciple of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, and you will be granted all of the privileges of an inner disciple!"
"Thank you, elder!"
Dan Xiaotian heaved a sigh of relief as he kneeled to the ground.
With this identity, even if he didn't have any concrete evidence, he would be able to kill the city lord and exact vengeance for his parents!
"What are you doing? We are in-laws, and I am your father-in-law!"
Xue Gan's face warped in horror as he hurriedly backed away.
"Senior Huo, I beseech you to make a move and capture him. I want to avenge the 97 lives of my clan!"
Dan Xiaotian gritted his teeth furiously as killing intent flashed across his eyes.
Why didn't you say that you were my father-in-law when you killed my clan members?
Why didn't you say that you were my father-in-law when you plotted against me and nearly got yourself killed by the bandits?
It's already too late for you to say that now!
While Xue Gan was powerful, Yun Feiyang, Huang Tao, and the others weren't weak at all. On top of that, as disciples of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, they were able to subdue Xue Gan with ease.
"I don't kill the innocent. Here is the evidence of your actions against the Dan Clan and the heinous deeds that you have committed over the years!"
Dan Xiaotian took out a jade token and infused his zhenqi into it. A huge bunch of words flew out from the jade token, detailing the crimes that Xue Gan had committed.
"He was the one behind the incident at the Autumn Grassland? All this while, I thought that the bandits were the culprits … "
"To think that he was the one who robbed the Liu Clan! How pitiful!"
"The young mistress of the Chen Clan was humiliated before her death. To think that he had the cheek to accuse her of being a rapist. As the city lord, he actually dared to do such despicable things …"
"How laughable. I've always viewed him as a righteous and upright city lord, but who could have thought that he would actually resort to such despicable means?"
…
Seeing the words on the jade token, a huge commotion broke out.
City Lord Xue Gan had been putting in a lot of effort to maintain his reputation in the city over the years, but the things that he had done behind the scenes were truly infuriating!
Now that everything was exposed, everyone felt as if their world had been turned upside down.
"What else do you have to say for yourself?"
Seeing Xue Gan's pale face, Dan Xiaotian couldn't hold himself back anymore. He walked up to Xue Gan with his sword in hand. As long as he extended the tip of his sword, he would be able to pierce through Xue Gan's throat and exact his vengeance.
"I …" Xue Chen's body trembled, but he couldn't find the words to say.
Even though he had hidden his deeds well over the years, there was no doubt that he would be able to find some clues if he were to investigate this matter thoroughly.
If Xue Gan was just an ordinary person, he would have been able to do as he pleased, but now that he was an inner disciple, there was no way he would be able to make a comeback.
"You can't kill my father!"
Just as Xue Gan was about to close his eyes and await his death, Xue Qin suddenly charged forward and bellowed furiously.
"I can't kill him?" Dan Xiaotian narrowed his eyes.
"Indeed. You aren't qualified to become an inner disciple of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion! Naturally, you won't be able to execute my father … "Xue Qin spat through gritted teeth.
"Not qualified? Are you saying that my examination isn't fair? "
Before Dan Xiaotian could say a word, Elder Lu Yun's face had already darkened.
He had challenged Huo Jianghe to a duel in front of so many people, so how could Xue Qin doubt him?
"I dare not …" Xue Qin raised her head and looked at Elder Lu Yun. "Earlier, Elder Lu Yun said that there are two conditions to becoming an inner disciple. The swordsmanship examination was fair, so I wouldn't dare to raise any objections. However … reaching Ancient Sage before seventeen, which is also the first condition that Elder Lu Yun mentioned, I don't agree with it!"
"Oh?"
Elder Lu Yun nodded.
"I'm engaged to this Dan Xiaotian, so I know his birth date. His birthday is today, and it's in the afternoon! In other words, he'll be seventeen after today. "
Xue Qin clenched her fists tightly. "There are only two hours left before the hour. He's only at Great Sage 3-dan consummation, so how can he possibly reach Ancient Sage before seventeen? Does that mean that he won't be able to become an inner disciple if he fails to do so? "
"This …"
Elder Lu Yun was stunned. He quickly turned to Dan Xiaotian, only to see the latter's face reddening.
"My birthday is indeed today at the hour of the afternoon …"
Dan Xiaotian replied awkwardly.
He had wanted to say something earlier, but Elder Lu Yun had interrupted him.
He had thought that in order to exact his vengeance, he would be able to put aside the trifles and work hard. Who could have thought that Xue Qin would actually point it out?
Seeing that Dan Xiaotian had admitted to it, Elder Lu Yun couldn't help but look at the sundial not too far away. The sun was already setting, and it was already past noon. In other words, there was less than three hours left until Dan Xiaotian's seventeenth birthday!
To advance from Great Sage 3-dan consummation to Ancient Sage in such a short period of time …
That was impossible!
If he couldn't reach Ancient Sage by seventeen, he wouldn't be qualified to become an inner disciple of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion. Naturally, he wouldn't be qualified to execute the city lord before him.
His so-called vengeance would be nothing more than a joke.
"It seems like this is the will of the heavens …"
Elder Lu Yun shook his head bitterly.
He had thought that he would finally be able to recruit an inner disciple, but who could have thought that something like this would happen?
"However, there's no need for you to worry. Even if you can't become an inner disciple now, as long as you cultivate diligently and reach Ancient Sage 4-dan before your thirties, you'll still stand a chance …"
Becoming an inner disciple wasn't a one-sided decision. Otherwise, Huo Jianghe and the others wouldn't have stood a chance at all.
As long as one reached Ancient Sage 4-dan before their thirties, one would be able to join the inner disciples.
But if that was the case, there was no way he would be able to exact his vengeance.
As an elder, he could report Dan Xiaotian's misdeeds to the upper echelons of the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion, but who knew how long it would take for the Ascendant Cloud Sword Pavilion to investigate this matter?
During this period of time, no one knew if there would be any unforeseen events.
"Yes …"
Dan Xiaotian clenched his fists tightly together.
He had thought that he would be able to exact his vengeance today, but who could have thought that he would still fail at the last moment?
At this moment, a calm voice sounded.
"There's still three hours left. Who said that you won't be able to achieve a breakthrough to Ancient Sage?"
Dan Xiaotian hurriedly raised his head and saw that his teacher, who had been dozing off all this while, had suddenly stood up with a confident smile on his face.
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