Great Ring Mountain, Duanlin Branch.
The entire mountain was abnormally quiet.
Yu Shangrong's Enter Three Souls and his grand technique pushed the Duanlin Branch's master back several hundred meters. He had lost most of his combat strength.
It was now Yu Shangrong's personal show.
The energy swords rained down on the Duanlin Branch's Sect Master, Chang Jian.
It was as if he had been suppressing it for a long time, and at this moment, he could finally vent it.
Was there anything more logical than an Eight-leaf cultivator beating up a Seven-leaf cultivator?
This was the case when the Way of the Sword reached its peak.
The principle behind an energy sword was to circulate one's Primal Qi, condense it into energy, and then condense the energy into the shape of a sword. If one did not have a weapon, forming an energy sword out of thin air would not only be troublesome, but it would also take a lot of energy to execute it.
Under such circumstances, weapons became especially important.
With a weapon, he could wrap his Qi around the weapon and form an astral sword. All other astral swords could be duplicated.
A yellow-grade weapon could generally increase the power of the sword aura by about thirty percent, the speed of condensing aura, as well as the number of auras condensed … and so on. A mystic grade weapon could increase the power of a yellow-grade weapon by another thirty percent.
At the Heaven Rank, it was a qualitative leap. The weapon would have the ability to break through Astral Energy, and at the same time, its power would increase by 30%. The number of Astral Energy and the speed of condensing Astral Energy would be three times that of an Earth Rank weapon.
This was the terror of the Heaven Rank.
Apart from that, there was also compatibility.
Yu Shangrong and his Longevity Sword were already a perfect match.
It was no longer just three times that of an Earth-rank. It looked more like … five times, or even ten times.
…
Energy swords rained down.
All the buildings on the Duanlin Branch's headquarters in the Great Ring Mountain were destroyed.
When the Duanlin Branch disciples heard Yu Shangrong's name, their jaws dropped. They also knew how powerful Sword Devil was. However, when he truly saw this storm-like Sword Astral Rain, he still trembled with fear and was extremely shocked.
Halfway up the mountain.
A deep pit appeared.
The disparity in strength was too great, so the scope of the battle did not expand.
No one interfered.
Yu Shangrong opened his palm, and the Longevity Sword returned to its scabbard.
A stream of light red energy entered the blade.
Yu Shangrong acted as though nothing had happened as he flew toward the main altar.
Looking around, none of the Duanlin Branch's disciples dared to move.
"Sorry for disturbing you. Goodbye."
In just a blink of an eye, he vanished into the forest outside the main altar.
In the following month.
The Great Elder of the Hengqu Branch, Zhang Jin, had fallen.
Hu Shendao of the Seven Stars Villa had fallen.
The Celestial Master Sect's Grand Elder, Zhang Daoran, had fallen.
For a time, the ten great sects in the cultivation world were in a state of panic.
News of the Evil Sky Pavilion's death list spread like wildfire.
Some of the disciples who participated in the siege of the Evil Sky Pavilion left the sect.
…
In the Luo Sect in the southern part of Great Yan.
News of the death list had also reached the Luo Sect.
The Luo Sect's Third Elder, Lu Ping, rushed toward the meeting hall. He wore a worried look.
As the youngest elder of the Luo Sect, his future was limitless. He could enter the meeting hall directly.
"Elder Lu."
"Elder Lu."
The guards in front of the meeting hall bowed in greeting.
"Is Elder Shan in the meeting hall?"
"Elder Lu, Elder Dan is in a meeting."
Lu Ping didn't hesitate any longer. He walked in.
More than ten people were sitting in the meeting hall. When they saw Lu Ping rush in, they were all confused.
"Elder Lu, why are you in such a rush?"
The elders present all looked at Lu Ping.
Lu Ping did not beat around the bush. "Elder Shan, something bad has happened. Rumor has it that the Sword Devil, Yu Shangrong, has returned to the Evil Sky Pavilion. "
His voice deepened as he continued, "The Evil Sky Pavilion has compiled a death list for the cultivators who attacked Golden Court Mountain. Those whose names are on the list have died under Yu Shangrong's sword."
"…"
The others were shocked.
Yu Shangrong's strength was not to be underestimated.
Among the Three Sects, the Yun, Tian, and Luo Sects, the Yun Sect was the only one who had ties with the Evil Sky Pavilion. The Tian Sect basically did not meddle in worldly affairs. The Luo Sect only occasionally interacted with the ten great sects. They did not have any grudges with the Evil Sky Pavilion. Their most recent grudge was due to Ye Tianxin's bewitchment. The Yun Sect had sent more than ten Divine Court realm cultivators to attack the old villain with Bluesun Mountain, but they had failed.
"The Yun Sect was involved in Ye Tianxin's matter. Every debt has its debtor. What does this have to do with the Luo Sect?" someone said.
"Lu Ping, don't try to boost others' morale and diminish your own. It's just a death list. Don't make a fuss over it."
When Lu Ping heard this, he frowned.
"Let me finish before you come to a conclusion."
His voice deepened as he said, "The Hengqu Branch's Grand Elder, Zhang Jin; the Seven Stars Villa's Hu Shendao; the Celestial Masters Sect's Grand Elder, Zhang Daoran …
The three of them are dead.
"…"
The others took a deep breath and looked at Lu Ping incredulously.
"The Sword Devil only looks at the list of names. Those whose names are on the list have died under his sword. A month ago, the Duanlin Branch's master, Chang Jian, was the first person on the Sword Devil's list. I've sent someone to the Duanlin Branch. Sect Master Chang had just reached the peak of the Seven-leaf stage, and he was killed by the Sword Devil with an overwhelming advantage … "
The meeting hall was deathly silent.
The severity of the situation was beginning to dawn on them.
Shan Yunzheng looked up with a grim expression on her face.
Someone said, "Did you just say that the names on the list are those who attacked Golden Court Mountain?"
"That's right."
The others sighed in relief.
Fortunately, the Luo Sect was not involved.
"Elder Shan." Lu Ping looked at Shan Yunzheng who was seated on his left.
Shan Yunzheng was the Luo Sect's Second Elder. She was also the sect's only female elder.
She was also widely acknowledged as the greatest archer in the sect.
It was rumored in the Divine Capital that Shan Yunzheng was once one of the Three Godly Archers. However, her disciple, Hua Yuexing, had made a name for herself and entered the Divine Capital.
In terms of cultivation base, Hua Yuexing was not as good as Shan Yunzheng. However, she had great potential and a bright future ahead of her.
The others looked at Shan Yunzheng.
"Your name is on the list."
"…"
Shan Yunzheng felt as though her heart had been hammered.
She tried her best to maintain a calm expression.
Even when she heard the words, she still felt stifled and uncomfortable.
The others had a myriad of expressions on their faces. They seemed sympathetic, but for some reason, there was a hint of relief or gloating.
The meeting hall was silent for a long time.
Shan Yunzheng finally asked, "Does the sect master know about this?"
"Not yet."
"In that case, pretend not to know," Shan Yunzheng said.
"Hm?"
What did she mean?
'You're on the list, and you're pretending not to know?'
Lu Ping cupped his fists and said, "Elder Shan, this matter must be treated with caution … If the Sword Devil comes looking for us, it'll be too late for regrets."
"Elder Shan, I think Elder Lu has a point. This matter must be treated with caution. We mustn't be careless," the Fourth Elder said.
Shan Yunzheng rose from her seat abruptly.
She looked around and said, "Are all of you afraid?"
The others smiled disapprovingly.
"Why should the Luo Sect be afraid of others?"
"It's not that we're afraid. Let's not talk about it. Elder Shan, what do you plan to do next?"
The others looked at Shan Yunzheng again.
Shan Yunzheng said calmly, "The Luo Sect has ten sacred grounds. From one to ten, they cover the Luo Peak, the Purple Cloud Peak, and twenty other mountains. Each sacred ground has more than ten thousand disciples. They're protected by barriers and formations, and there are powerhouses skilled in formations and Taoist seals. This is the first sacred ground. The formation has been passed down for almost ten generations of sect masters. The elders are also the backbone of the Luo Sect … They should fight the Sword Devil with me. In the vast cultivation world, the Devil cannot suppress the righteous. We can't just go along with it. "
The meeting hall was silent.
"Elder Shan, you're right … The Devil is a Devil, after all. The Luo Sect's formation is not as good as the Divine Capital's Ten Terminal Formation, but it's not something that can be easily broken. "
At this moment, an elder sitting in the innermost row said, "What if the Sword Devil is waiting outside?
What if the Sword Devil is waiting outside? He's from the Devil Path after all … As the saying goes, it's easier to dodge a spear in the open than an arrow in the dark. Sword Saint Luo Shisan, the First Seat of the Sword Altar of the Yun Sect's Eight Altars, isn't a match for the Sword Devil even in public … "
What he said made sense.
One should not be afraid of being stolen, but one should be afraid of being remembered.
Who could be sure that the Sword Devil would stab them in the back one day?
At this moment …
A disciple squeezed his way into the meeting hall.
He stood outside and announced loudly, "Elders, there's a letter."
"Who's the letter?"
"The Sword Devil."
As soon as he said that …
The others' hearts sank.
What was supposed to come had finally come.
Shan Yunzheng frowned. She waved her hand and said, "Read it."
She knew she had to share this matter with the others. Otherwise, with her own strength, she would not be able to escape the Sword Devil's pursuit.
The disciple unfolded the letter and read its contents. He felt slightly awkward. However, he cleared his throat and said, "My name is Yu Shangrong.
Please inform the Luo Sect's Second Elder, Shan Yunzheng, that everyone on the list will die under my sword. The Evil Sky Pavilion is being merciful by giving Elder Shan a chance to apologize. From today onward, if the Evil Sky Pavilion doesn't see Elder Shan every seven days, I'll add another person to the list until everyone is on it.
"I'm not good with words. Please forgive me."
After reading the letter …
The disciple was baffled.
Was this the f * cking tone the Sword Devil should have?
The other elders were puzzled as well, let alone him.
Shan Yunzheng's expression was complicated. She took a deep breath and said, "It's him. There's no mistaking it."
"Is it really him?"
"Long ago, I attacked him with an arrow from the peak of the third holy land. Alas, his energy is dense. I didn't expect him to be a vengeful person, "Shan Yunzheng said," There's no need to fear him. "
The others looked at Shan Yunzheng.
Shan Yunzheng was probably the only person who could describe a sneak attack in such a dignified manner.
"Wait."
Lu Ping raised his hand. "The letter says that Elder Shan can apologize. In other words, there's still a chance."
"You're right, Elder Lu."
"I concur."
Shan Yunzheng was taken aback.
She looked around.
She noticed the others' attitudes and gazes were different from before.
"What do you mean?" Shan Yunzheng asked.
"Elder Shan … The bigger picture is the most important thing. I think you should apologize."
"That's right … According to the Evil Sky Pavilion's usual practice, he should be the one to kill you. Since he's given the chance, it's a chance. "
"Elder Shan, although the Luo Sect isn't weak, we're no longer enemies of the Evil Sky Pavilion. The bigger picture is the most important thing."
The others bowed and said in unison, "Elder Shan, please consider the bigger picture."
The others bowed and said in unison, "Please consider the bigger picture, Elder Shan."
Shan Yunzheng did not expect the sudden change in tone.
"Heh …" Shan Yunzheng placed her hands on her back and said, "What a great death list … What if I don't go?"
Lu Ping said solemnly, "In that case, we'll have no choice but to invite you."
He emphasized the word 'invite'.
From the beginning until the end, his attitude was different from the other elders. He was firm in his belief that anyone who offended the Evil Sky Pavilion deserved to die.
After all …
That was the Sword Devil they were talking about!
Shan Yunzheng was the one who brought this upon herself. Why should the Luo Sect bear the responsibility?
"Alright! I'll go! "Shan Yunzheng's eyes widened.
Lu Ping said, "How about this? I have a friend who has a mount. I'll let you ride it to the Evil Sky Pavilion, Elder Shan."
"That's great!"
"That's great."
The elders nodded and praised him.
Shan Yunzheng suddenly felt a tightness in her chest. She could not get up.
The death list spread throughout the cultivation world.
Hence, some people said that the Sword Devil, Yu Shangrong, had threatened to add more names to the list and killed the innocent to force the people on the list to show up.
After a month, Yu Shangrong was ranked second on the blacklist.
In truth, Shan Yunzheng was the only one who received such treatment.
…
Another three days passed. Inside the Evil Sky Pavilion's great hall.
Lu Zhou was in a good mood.
During the month that Yu Shangrong dealt with the death list, his merit points increased rapidly.
Merit points: 32250.
This meant that he could purchase the dharma body of the Ten Worlds.
With this avatar, he would be able to enter the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm.
However, he was not in a hurry to purchase it.
At this moment …
Zhou Jifeng walked in from outside. He bowed and said, "Pavilion Master, Shan Yunzheng is here."
Lu Zhou walked down the steps with his hands on his back. He stroked his beard as he said, "Hm?"
"There's a rumor in the cultivation world that Mister Second has sent a letter to the Luo Sect. If Shan Yunzheng doesn't come to the Evil Sky Pavilion to beg for forgiveness, he'll add three more names to the list," Zhou Jifeng said.
Lu Zhou frowned slightly.
Although Yu Shangrong liked to challenge elites with his sword, he was not a bloodthirsty person. Why was he so ruthless?
"Who did you hear this from?" Lu Zhou asked.
"When the Evil Sky Pavilion disciples went to Tangzi Town to purchase goods yesterday, I heard it from the relay station," Zhou Jifeng replied.
"It's just a rumor."
Lu Zhou shook his head. "Bring Shan Yunzheng up here."
"Understood."
Zhou Jifeng left the great hall.
Lu Zhou returned to the steps and sat down slowly.
Hua Yuexing and the others hurried over when they heard the news.
A short while later.
Under Zhou Jifeng's lead, Shan Yunzheng and the others slowly entered the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Perhaps, this was their first time in the legendary Evil Sky Pavilion, the five of them were extremely nervous.
They entered the great hall.
Four of them put down the boxes and bowed.
"Luo Sect's Shan Yunzheng is here to ask for forgiveness." Shan Yunzheng cupped her fists.
When she looked up again, her gaze fell on Lu Zhou who was seated in the hall. She saw Hua Yuexing standing nearby from the corner of her eyes. She was shocked and infuriated. She blurted out, "It's you, you rascal?! Rascal, how dare you join this place? "
Hua Yuexing's expression changed slightly. She immediately took three steps back.
At this moment …
Lu Zhou raised his hand.
A miniature Daoist Palm Print floated out.
Shan Yunzheng raised her arms to block the palm seal. Her protective energy dissipated the palm seal.
Swoosh!
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Duanmu Sheng's Overlord Spear suddenly appeared!
The densely packed spear shadows stacked on top of each other. Boom!
Boom! Boom!
Although Shan Yunzheng was a Six-leaf elite, it was still difficult for her to defend against Duanmu Sheng's sudden attack at such a close distance.
Moreover, Duanmu Sheng had been training with a Seven-leaf cultivator like Hua Wudao every day. His attack power was no longer what it used to be.
Moreover, Shan Yunzheng was an archer. Once Duanmu Sheng closed in on her, even if she had a Three-leaf lead, she would not be able to unleash her skills. She had no choice but to retreat.
His Protective Dipper Energy trembled continuously until it shattered!
Bam!
Shan Yunzheng reeled back. She flipped in the air and landed on the ground.
Her eyes widened as she stared at the person before her. The person was well-built and wielded the Overlord Spear. The spear's tip and the runes on the spear were decorated with dragon motifs.
'He's so powerful!'
'A random person from the Evil Sky Pavilion is this powerful?'
How could Shan Yunzheng not be shocked?
"Stand down," Lu Zhou said.
Duanmu Sheng turned around and bowed at Lu Zhou. "Yes, master."
'Master?'
Shan Yunzheng suppressed the shock in her heart.
The Luo Sect was not like the ten great sects or the Yun Sect. Just like the Tian Sect, the Luo Sect had never had anything to do with the Evil Sky Pavilion. She did not expect her mistake in the past to make such a powerful enemy.
She looked at Hua Yuexing who was standing nearby.
She thought to herself, 'Is this rascal slandering me behind my back?'
However, she did not dare to say it out loud. She could only suppress her emotions and step into the center of the great hall.
Lu Zhou pointed at Hua Yuexing and said, "Hua Yuexing is a member of the Evil Sky Pavilion … You're disrespecting me by calling her a rascal." “
Shan Yunzheng's heart skipped a beat.
Lu Zhou continued to say, "I could've asked her to slap you … However, you were once her master, after all. It's against human nature for a disciple to slap her master. I'll slap her on her behalf …"
He raised his hand again.
A palm seal similar to the one before flew toward Shan Yunzheng.
Smack!
It landed on her cheek.
It was unbiased.
This time, she did not dare to dodge.
She took the slap head-on.
Palm print. That was not a light slap. Under this slap, five palm prints appeared on her cheeks.
Pan Zhong and Zhou Jifeng looked at the palm seal.
Pan Zhong and Zhou Jifeng were in awe.
"The pavilion master's palm seal feels the same as mine. However, anyone can block my palm seal … No one can block the pavilion master's palm seal! That's the difference between us! "
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