The long-bearded cultivator came out from the jade tag and landed on the ground.
His gaze passed through Qing Rou, Wan Er, then finally stopped on Gu Qing Shan.
Gu Qing Shan's eyes met his.
He's a sword cultivator.
Both of them thought of that at the same time.
This was a kind of spirit sense. Although they're separated by life and death, true sword cultivators only need a single glance to know each other's identity.
The long-bearded cultivator nodded, confirming his guess.
Gu Qing Shan was also curious.
"May I know your name?" Gu Qing Shan clasped his fist and asked.
"Tian Shan Ye" the long-bearded cultivator answered.
This name is so familiar, I feel like I've heard it somewhere before …
Gu Qing Shan slowly thought about it and suddenly remembered where this name came from.
He was a famous figure in Guang Yang sect's history.
Even in this world, Tian Shan Ye's name represented a legend.
Sword and Blade dual master, Tian Shan Ye.
A thousand years ago, the realm demon hadn't even appeared in this world yet.
At the time, the sun, moon, stars, and even the living beings of this world still existed.
Geniuses, secret techniques, and treasures of the cultivation world were everywhere.
In a competition where all the sects participated, Guang Yang sect's Tian Shan Ye, with his Blade and sword in hand, triumphed over everyone, no one could win against him.
In that era, because of Tian Shan Ye's existence, Guang Yang sect stood at the top of all sects.
That was the most glorious era of Guang Yang sect's history.
"You're our sect's 9th sect master, Tian Shan Ye?" Gu Qing Shan couldn't help but ask.
Tian Shan Ye glanced at him and answered: "That's me"
"This humble one is Qi Yan, the current Zwei Wei Hall's Hallmaster, I greet sect master Qian — — but why are you here, sect master Qian?"
Gu Qing Shan bowed and asked doubtfully.
Tian Shan Ye couldn't help but lightly shake his head, as if he didn't want to remember the past.
In the end, he sighed and said, "1500 years ago, Wang Hong Dao became my disciple and cultivated with me for 300 years."
Wang Hong Dao!
Gu Qing Shan immediately became serious.
Right, Tian Shan Ye was Wang Hong Dao's master.
But Tian Shan Ye's soul was hidden here, what exactly happened?
Tian Shan Ye continued: "During one of our sparring sessions, I accidentally killed a friend and was heavily injured myself in the process"
"At that time, I deeply blamed myself for this, and my mind was in chaos. Wang Hong Dao was my most valued disciple, but while he was taking care of me, he suddenly ambushed me."
"I was unwilling to die, so I used a secret technique to entrust this sword technique jade slip."
Gu Qing Shan doubtfully asked: "You don't know how prestigious it is to be your disciple, why would Wang Hong Dao ambush you while you were recuperating?"
"Because I only taught him the Blade, not the Sword" Tian Shan Ye answered.
"I remember now" Qing Rou silently squeezed Gu Qing Shan's hand and whispered: "At the time, sect master Qian was known as the Sword and Blade Dual Master, the strongest cultivator in the world"
"As long as the cultivators of the sects can learn one or two saber techniques from Sect Leader Qian, they can go anywhere in the world."
"If anyone could learn Sect Leader Qian's swordsmanship, they would be even more incredible, becoming an unparalleled great cultivator in the world"
"After sparring with a cultivator of the same realm, sect master Qian disappeared from the world, never to be seen again"
"The entire cultivation world believes that sect master Qian accidentally killed a friend and felt ashamed, so he left for the space vortex to search for other worlds"
Gu Qing Shan's thoughts quickly turned, then continued: "Because you didn't teach Wang Hong Dao your swordsmanship, he's holding a grudge against you, so he wanted to take that chance to kill you and steal your swordsmanship, is that right?"
Tian Shan Ye nodded, showing deep regret in his eyes.
"Truthfully, with his personality, he shouldn't have been taught the Blade" Tian Shan Ye said.
"His personality? Why shouldn't he have been taught the Blade? "Gu Qing Shan asked.
This is a good chance to understand Wang Hong Dao.
This Guang Yang sect's Grand Elder actually killed his own Shifu.
Getting to the bottom of this would help him understand Wang Hong Dao's personality and style of doing things.
There's no harm in understanding your enemy a bit more.
Tian Shan Ye said: "The path of the Blade is one of bravery"
Gu Qing Shan nodded.
Among the Blade users I've met, Ning Yuechan also said something similar.
"The Blade is a sacrifice for its path, moving forward without fear"
— – Ning Yuechan was an expert in using the Blade, her thoughts were pure and her Blade's will was also very real, allowing her to improve very quickly.
Gu Qing Shan actually liked to interact with Blade users.
Because those who use the Blade are usually people with true emotions, they're very clear about what's right and what's wrong, they're always willing to repay their debts.
This kind of person was simple and pure. There was nothing to say about being friends with him.
Of course, not all cultivators who use the Blade are qualified to be called Blade users.
You can't be considered a sword cultivator just because you have a sword in your hand.
Tian Shan Ye sighed: "Wang Hong Dao's thoughts are too secretive, he's afraid of death, he's not suited to use the Blade. I only kept him by my side because he's my Eldest Disciple, someone who's been with me for hundreds of years and has always been loyal to me — — who knew I'd make a huge mistake because of that"
Gu Qing Shan sighed: "Sir, you're a talented cultivator, I trust that with your eyes, you wouldn't easily make a mistake"
"A person disguising themselves for a year, two years, or even a few dozen years is already a very difficult thing to do, but Wang Hong Dao has always been loyal and attentive, fair, sincere, without the slightest bit of arrogance that a Eldest Disciple should have, and he hasn't made a single mistake in the last 300 years" Tian Shan Ye said.
Wan Er and Qing Rou exchanged glances, feeling a bit cold.
A single person, to achieve his goal, disguised himself for a whole 300 years.
In these 300 years, his words and actions have never once caused anyone to suspect him.
What kind of mentality, what kind of person would be able to do such a thing?
"Sect master Tian, how about we bring you out and announce this to the world?" Wan Er couldn't help but ask.
"There's no point" Tian Shan Ye shook his head.
"That's right, Wang Hong Dao is still the strongest cultivator in the sect, even if people find out the truth, they'll only be more afraid of him" Qing Rou said.
"Not to mention, this world is already about to be destroyed, everyone is in danger, who has the time to care about other people's business?" Gu Qing Shan also sighed.
He clasped his fist: "Sect master Tian, what do you want me to do?"
"I can sense your sword spirit, and you've never learned any of Guang Yang sect's techniques, am I right?"
"Yes" Gu Qing Shan admitted.
"Wang Hong Dao doesn't know any swordsmanship, he's an expert in the Blade and Sly Corpse, so he wouldn't have a disciple who specializes in swordsmanship like you"
"That's right, I'm not his disciple"
"This is Wang Hong Dao's turf, even the current sect master can't enter this place"
"But you're so young, yet you're able to enter this place, it's clear that something happened in the outside world that I don't know about"
"That's right" Gu Qing Shan admitted.
"Then, I want to make a deal with you"
Saying so, Tian Shan Ye had a determined expression on his face.
"Please tell me"
"This jade tag that I'm in has a powerful sword style written on it. When Wang Hong Dao was still practicing the Blade, he had always wanted to learn it, but I felt that he wasn't suited for the sword, even teaching him the Blade was out of consideration for his loyalty"
"That's why you never taught him the sword"
"That's right, I didn't teach him everything about the Blade either"
"And then?"
"When I was ambushed by him, knowing that I'd die for sure, I used the lock seals to destroy all the Blade and Sword jade tags"
Tian Shan Ye pointed at the jade tag in Shannu's hand and said: "I only left this sword style jade tag as a trap"
"A trap?"
"That's right, my soul is attached to this jade tag, if anyone tries to touch this jade tag, I'll take over their body"
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