Chapter 63

Dazzling Light Sword was a sword technique that had an interference effect. It would suddenly release a dazzling golden light during the battle. If one was unprepared, he would definitely lose his composure. In a life and death battle, every detail was crucial and could even decide life and death.

The Golden Light Slash was the most powerful move in the Golden Light Sword. Its characteristics were the same as the Golden Light Sword Technique, which was that the speed of the sword was 30% faster than the average sword technique. As the saying goes, "In all the martial arts in the world, only speed is unbeatable!" Speed was one of the most important factors in winning a battle.

Zhan Chen licked his lips. He could not wait any longer. He sunk his consciousness into the jade scroll and began to carefully comprehend the technique.

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The Lanling Hall on Lanling Peak was one of the main places where the Golden Elephant Sect's Sect Leader and Elders discussed and decided on major matters in the sect.

At this moment, Li Jianshu was sitting on the Sect Leader's seat. On both sides of his seat were the Elders. It was time for the sect to discuss major matters every month.

However, today, the atmosphere in the hall was exceptionally solemn. Li Jianshu's gaze was like lightning. He glanced at everyone and said slowly, "Everyone, I believe everyone is clear about the main topic that I have gathered everyone here today."

"The threat of the Demonic Sect is getting worse and worse. It has been going on for almost a year. Since the secret mission failed last year, Elder Qian Hu and 18 of my Golden Elephant Sect's disciples died and went missing. The malicious spirits have invaded a few towns in our Hou Yan Kingdom. The other Demonic Sects have also cooperated with them from afar, causing our five major sects to be unable to take care of each other. Although the few major sects have sent Elders and disciples to encircle and suppress them, the results are minimal. It is worrying."

An Elder said, "Fortunately, their attacks have temporarily calmed down. We don't have to worry too much."

Li Jianshu sneered, "This is only temporary! The Demonic Sect wants to invade our Hou Yan Kingdom's territory and destroy our five major sects. This is not something that can be done in a day or two. They have adopted a strategy of gradual encroachment. Conquering a few towns is only a prelude. I am afraid that there is a bigger conspiracy brewing. "

"Then how do we deal with it?" The Elders asked.

"It's simple. We have to become stronger quickly! The decennial Inner Disciple Ranking Competition is about to begin, and new elite disciples will be born. This year, we will change the rules. Those who are able to rank within the top 20 of the inner disciples will enjoy the treatment of elite disciples, and all the rewards will be increased accordingly. We will focus all the resources in the sect on nurturing elite disciples, and strive to produce a few more Martial Saints. What does everyone think? "

"Excellent!" After all, only the disciples with the most potential could quickly become powerful and become the pillars of the sect.

"Alright, do you have anything else to say?" Li Jianshu asked casually.

At this time, Lan Hong stood up and said, "Sect Leader Li, I want to say that the 18 disciples who went missing with Elder Qian are no longer heard from. It has been so long. I suggest that we remove their information as inner disciples and take back their monthly rewards. We will announce to the public that they are missing. What do you think?"

Li Jianshu sighed and said, "The missing people were most likely murdered. There is no way to investigate the matter of Elder Qian being ambushed. However, the truth cannot be concealed. The news of their deaths will be known sooner or later. You can handle this matter as you see fit."

Lan Hong's face was filled with joy, but he thought, "Hmph! Zhan Chen, as long as your information is removed, even if you come back alive, you will not be able to be a disciple of the Golden Elephant Sect! See how I will deal with you then! "

At this time, a voice called out, "Sect Leader Li, this matter is handled too hastily. According to the sect's rules, when inner disciples carry out such a secret mission, they can only be disqualified if they do not return within a year. Lan Hong obviously has an ulterior motive for doing this!"

Everyone looked and saw that the one who spoke was Zhao He.

Lan Hong couldn't help but be enraged and roared at him, "Zhao He, don't you understand? Missing means dead. Falling into the hands of the Devil Sect, do they have a way out? Moreover, even if they can escape, they have more than enough time to return within a year! "

"If they are alive, I want to see them; if they are dead, I want to see their corpses! I am also strictly upholding the sect's rules and pointing out Elder Lan's wrongdoings! "Zhao He didn't budge an inch.

Seeing that the two were about to make a move, they heard Li Jianshu say in a dignified and clear voice, "Alright! Both of you are people of status. Is there any meaning in making a ruckus in this great hall? "

"Elder Zhao is right. Just follow the sect's rules and give them a year's time limit. If they are not seen within a year, these 18 people will be considered dead and will no longer be listed as inner disciples."

"Yes!" Lan and Zhao replied in unison.

After the meeting, Lan Hong took a deep look at Zhao He and said, "Old Zhao, you win this round. However, the one year's time limit is coming soon. When that time comes, I will have to do things according to the rules!" With that said, he flicked his sleeves and left.

Zhao He looked at his departing figure and was deeply worried. He thought to himself, "Zhan Chen, are you really not here anymore? If you are still alive, come back quickly! This is as far as I can help you. "

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White Cloud Ridge's Shannan Town was still bustling every day. On this day, a travel-worn young man came to this place. His face was resolute and handsome, and his temperament was calm and capable. He was like a peerless sword that was hidden in a scabbard and could shine dazzlingly at any time.

Passersby couldn't help but look at him and praise him in their hearts. That's right, this person was Zhan Chen who returned after going through many hardships.

At this moment, when he saw Shannan Town again, he had a different feeling in his heart. He recalled that after he arrived at Jin Tai Harbor, he hurried along the main road and experienced many twists and turns. He was delayed for nearly two months. This time, he had been away from the Sect for a whole year!

"It's more important to return to the Sect first!" He hurriedly suppressed his chaotic thoughts and rushed towards the mountain gate of the Golden Elephant Sect. Everything in the Golden Elephant Sect was as usual. Zhan Chen sighed with emotion and went straight to the Experience Training Hall.

When the disciple in charge of guarding the hall was handling the formalities for him to return to the Sect, he couldn't help but exclaim, "You are Zhan Chen!"

Zhan Chen was stunned for a moment, but he nodded and replied, "Yes, I'm back."

The disciple hurriedly returned the identity jade card to him. Zhan Chen turned around and left, heading towards the mountain where the Inner Disciples lived. He hadn't gone back for a long time and was eager to go home.

After he had gone far, the disciple who had previously handled the formalities for him to return to the Sect said to the others, "I'll leave first, you guys look after me!" After saying that, he hurriedly ran out of the Experience Training Hall …

On the Flying Rainbow Peak, Su Yun was standing at the entrance of her courtyard, staring at a small courtyard diagonally across from her.

That was the place where Zhan Chen resided. At this moment, the courtyard was desolate, and the ground was covered with withered Spirit Flowers and Spirit Grass. Su Yun looked at this desolate scene, but her heart was also empty.

Those days in Huang Yangang, she still remembered it vividly. She didn't know why, but recently, Zhan Chen's figure often flashed in her heart. The longer time passed, but his joy and anger, became more and more clear.

Every time she wanted to return to her own courtyard, she couldn't help but look towards Zhan Chen's courtyard, hoping to hear his voice again, but every time it ended in disappointment.

Recently, this kind of thinking became more and more intense. Even when she was cultivating, she felt absent-minded, causing her to be punished by her aunt several times. Even so, Su Yun would still look at the courtyard from time to time.

Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, she suddenly felt as if someone was walking over from afar. She couldn't help but look in the direction of the person. A familiar figure swayed in front of her, but she couldn't see it clearly.

Su Yun subconsciously rubbed her beautiful big eyes, and when she looked carefully again, she was actually stunned for a moment. Sparkling and translucent tears welled up in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth pulled wider and wider. In the end, she happily jumped up and waved, shouting loudly, "Junior Martial Brother Zhan Chen!"

The person who came was Zhan Chen. When he saw Su Yun in the distance, his originally calm eyes unexpectedly also welled up with tears. He shouted loudly, "Big Sister Su Yun!" and ran towards her.

At this time, Su Yun also came to greet them. The two of them stopped in front of each other, sizing each other up. For a moment, they were both speechless.

Finally, it was Zhan Chen who reacted first. He wiped the corners of his eyes and stammered, "Senior Martial Sister, are, are you alright?"

Su Yun also lowered her head and wiped away her tears. She fiercely glared at him and said in a strange tone, "I should be the one asking you this question. Do you know? Ever since you disappeared, I've been asking everywhere, and even used my aunt's connections, but all I got was that you've disappeared. Do you know how worried I was? "

Zhan Chen was stunned and asked, "Your aunt?"

"She's our sect's Grand Elder."

"Elder Tian Jiaojiao?" Zhan Chen was stunned. For a moment, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He didn't expect Su Yun's background to be so great!

"Yes! When I wanted to ask more details, she glared at me and even asked me why I was so concerned about an ordinary inner court disciple. "

When Zhan Chen heard this, he felt very ashamed and said, "I'm sorry, I made you worry."

"Let's not talk about this first. Where have you been for the past year?" Su Yun was very curious.

Zhan Chen looked at her innocent face and hesitated whether or not he should tell her about his experience. When he accepted the secret mission, there was a rule that anyone who revealed the secret would be killed without mercy!

"Quickly tell me!" Su Yun was obviously a little anxious.

Seeing that he couldn't push it away, Zhan Chen could only solemnly stare at her eyes.

Su Yun was at a loss for what to do, and silently cursed what Zhan Chen was up to.

"I went to carry out a secret mission in the sect, do you understand?"

"Secret mission!?"

"Yes, our sect has a rule that we can't tell anyone."

At this moment, Su Yun vaguely understood why Zhan Chen kept his mouth shut. She also understood the importance of this matter, so she could only ask, "The mission was very dangerous, right?"

Zhan Chen's face immediately revealed a complex expression of having experienced the vicissitudes of life. He smiled and said, "It was a narrow escape, but look, didn't I come back in one piece?"

Su Yun pouted and said, "In the future, if you want to carry out any dangerous mission, you must first report to me!"

Zhan Chen …