Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The Three Branches
Yun Changqing tapped his finger lightly, and a small blue booklet fell into Chu Xingyun's hand.
Densely packed words were written in the small booklet. The things recorded in the booklet were also all-encompassing. However, every single point was extremely detailed.
"In Wanjian Pavilion, the Pavilion Master is the most respected. Under the Pavilion Master, there are a total of 18 Sword Masters, including you and the other two Honorary Sword Masters. Under the Sword Masters, there are many Elders, who assist the Sword Masters in managing all affairs, big or small."
Yun Changqing added, "The 18 Sword Masters are divided into three branches, which are in charge of criminal law, internal affairs, and training."
"The branch of criminal law has a total of seven Sword Masters. They are in charge of all matters of punishment, both inside and outside Wanjian Pavilion. It can be said that they are in charge of life and death. Sometimes, even the Pavilion Master has no right to interfere."
"However, the Law Enforcement Lineage rarely leaves the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. Today, you've seen a total of eleven Sword Masters. The remaining seven all belong to the Law Enforcement Lineage. The person with the highest authority in the Law Enforcement Lineage is Sword Master Wu Chen.
While Yun Changqing was speaking, Chu Xingyun was also flipping through the blue booklet. His eyes moved quickly, and in the blink of an eye, he found the information about the branch of criminal law. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he said with slight surprise, "Sword Master Wuchen is called Fan Wuchen?"
Yun Changqing nodded and said, "Sword Master Wuchen is called Fan Wuchen, and he is the Pavilion Master's younger brother. Therefore, among the three branches, the branch of criminal law has the most power, and its style of doing things is particularly domineering."
"After the branch of criminal law is the branch of internal affairs," Tang Yunhuan said in a low voice.
Tang Yunhuan lowered his voice and said, "There are also seven Sword Lords in the branch of internal affairs. Two of them are in charge. They are Chang Chixiao and Qin Qiumo. As for the other five, you have seen them today."
Hearing this, Chu Xingyun glanced at the blue booklet, and he suddenly understood.
The so-called internal affairs referred to all matters in Wanjian Pavilion, from the transactions between sects to the changes in the kingdom. Everything had to go through the branch of internal affairs.
"No wonder Chang Chixiao and Qin Qiumo have so much territory. They could even bribe the Pavilion Master of Wanjian Pavilion. The branch in charge of internal affairs must have embezzled a lot."
"In Chang Mingyang's storage ring, there is a Seven Star Spiritual Stone from the Ancient Star Sect. maybe he got it secretly. he is really cunning!"
Many thoughts flashed through Chu Xingyun's mind. He glanced over and memorized the information of the Sword Masters.
"As for the branch of skill imparting Techniques," Lei said.
He sighed and said, "Skill imparting is to teach Cultivation Methods and train disciples of the Sword Pavilion. This branch has no power over life and death, and can't control the affairs of Wanjian Pavilion. It is ranked last among the three branches."
"There is little contact between the three branches. Sometimes, they even compete with each other. But most of the time, it is the branch of criminal law and the branch of internal affairs. Our branch of skill imparting Techniques is quite free," Su Lengliu said with an indifferent expression. But one could feel the self-deprecation in his words.
Chu Xingyun naturally saw all this, but he wasn't too surprised.
A sect ruled over a vast territory. When there were many people, it was inevitable that there would be intrigue. The 10,000 Swords Pavilion had been passed down for thousands of years, so it was natural that it would form branches. Between these branches, there would inevitably be competition for benefits.
Before he entered the 10,000 Swords Pavilion, he already knew that there were many factions within it. The three main factions were just a general description. Most of the time, there were conflicts within the factions.
"The more conflicts there are, the greater the hostility. This is where my opportunity lies!" Chu Xingyun's eyes lit up. He changed the topic and asked, "In addition to me, there is another Honorary Sword Master in Wanjian Pavilion. Which branch does he belong to?"
While speaking, Chu Xingyun kept flipping through the blue booklet. But there was no detailed information on it. There was only one name recorded: Baili Kuangsheng.
His surname was Baili, and his name was Kuang. What an arrogant name.
Chu Xingyun's words made the four Sword Masters' faces change slightly. They subconsciously stopped talking.
After a while, Yun Changqing replied, "Baili Kuangsheng doesn't belong to any branch. He is the disciple of the Pavilion Master. He only cares about cultivation and has never asked about anything in Wanjian Pavilion."
"This boy is an anomaly. Although he is only 19 years old, he does everything according to his heart. No one can control him. You must not provoke him. It's best to stay away from him." Lei Yuanguang shuddered and said with lingering fear.
"19 years old? So young!" Chu Xingyun was slightly surprised. He was suddenly curious.
Before this, whenever someone mentioned Baili Kuangsheng, they would be extremely afraid of him. However, at this moment, even the four Sword Masters were faintly emitting restraining fear.
It was rare for a 19-year-old youth to have such amazing deterrence.
"In my previous life, I've never heard of Baili Kuangsheng's name. Even among the past Pavilion Masters of the Myriad Swords Pavilion, there was no such name. It seems like this kid died prematurely in the middle of his cultivation. Otherwise, a person with a peak ninth grade sword intent would have achieved great things!"
Chu Xingyun thought to himself, but he didn't care too much.
In terms of Sword Principle, he was never afraid of anyone, including the Pavilion Master of Wanjian Pavilion.
After talking about the three branches, Yun Changqing also talked about many secrets of Wanjian Pavilion. This made Chu Xingyun understand more about Wanjian Pavilion. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
In fact, Chu Xingyun had many doubts in his mind. For example, the location of the Sword Tomb and the Ten Thousand Elephant Arm Armor.
But in the end, he still didn't speak.
He had just entered Wanjian Pavilion and was unfamiliar with everything. If he was too impatient, he would expose himself. He had to gain a firm foothold first before he could carry out a series of plans.
Time passed. Unknowingly, it was already late at night.
Lei Yongyuan and the other three stood up and said goodbye to Chu Xingyun. Lei Yongyuan suddenly thought of something and said to Chu Xingyun, "Luo Yun, tomorrow, I will bring you to familiarize yourself with the pavilion. At the same time, I can accompany you to the Sword Pagoda."
"Sword Pagoda?"
Chu Xingyun's eyes narrowed. Before he could say anything, Su Lengliu explained, "The Sword Pagoda is where the swords of Wanjian Pavilion are kept. There are countless swords inside. Normally, only those who have made great contributions to Wanjian Pavilion can enter the Sword Pagoda to choose a sword. But since you are the Honorary Swordmaster, you naturally have the right to enter."
"Alright. Thank you, Swordmaster Yuan Guang." Chu Xingyun clasped his hands together and didn't decline.
At the bottom of the Sword-cleansing Pool, the middle-aged man in white had said that the Black Hole Epee was a demonic sword. It would constantly erode Chu Xingyun's body. Every time he used it, he had to be extremely careful.
Moreover, Chu Xingyun's Aurora Sword Essence was known for its speed and sharpness. It was the complete opposite of the Black Hole Epee.
Because of these two points, he indeed had to make a trip to the Sword Pagoda to choose a sword he liked.
After the four Swordmasters left, Chu Xingyun raised his head and stared thoughtfully at the bright moon. Then, he sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes, entering into a state of cultivation.
While Chu Xingyun was cultivating, in a sword-shaped pavilion extremely far away from him.
Fan Wujie sat on a high seat. His eyes darkened slightly as he stared at three people below him.
These three people were Chang Chixiao, Chang Mingyang, and Qin Qiumo.
They knelt down on one knee and lowered their heads. They didn't say a single word. The entire atmosphere was so tense that even the flow of spiritual energy stopped. It was completely silent.
"Why have the three of you come so late at night?" Fan Wujie finally spoke after a long while. There was a trace of impatience in his tone.
Chang Chixiao's body trembled. His eyes moved and he secretly glanced at Chang Chixiao and Qin Qiumo.
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