Chapter 196: Chapter 131: Supreme Elder, Pressing with Great Momentum
Since the True Martial Sect opened their mountain gate, many have been paying attention to this event.
The admission of weakness by the Formless Sect has undoubtedly elevated the reputation of the True Martial Sect.
Sometimes the rise of a sect is like this, ascending by stepping over one established Martial Path sect after another.
But the prolonged silence from the Inquiring Sword Pavilion is rather intriguing.
"Inquiring Sword Pavilion is an established Sword Dao Holy Land with numerous top swordsmen, and several Celestial Swordsmen, especially its Supreme Elder Heart Inquiry Sword Gu Changhe, who ranks fourteenth on the Celestial Being List! Such strength has no reason to fear the True Martial Sect."
"The Formless Sect fears the Sharp Sword Intent of True Man Tianjian, but Heart Inquiry Sword does not; his fourteenth rank on the Celestial Being List was earned with real battle achievements!"
"Tsk tsk, I wonder how the Inquiring Sword Pavilion will eventually respond? If their sincerity is lacking, the True Martial Sect might not let the matter rest."
Some people keenly smelled the scent of conflict within.
Especially the blademan, who were somewhat excited.
The Inquiring Sword Pavilion confronting the True Martial Sect.
At a deeper level, it can be seen as Heart Inquiry Sword facing True Man Tianjian.
This is the internal strife among swordsmen.
Previously, True Man Tianjian stepped over the prestige of Thunder Shock Blade Venerate to ascend higher, but now, with two unparalleled swordsmen facing off, regardless of victory or defeat, they are happy to see it happen.
At this moment.
They instead hoped the Inquiring Sword Pavilion could be a bit tougher.
Every gaze turned towards the Inquiring Sword Pavilion.
...
The Inquiring Sword Pavilion.
A Sword Tower of three hundred and thirty-three zhang stood towering and magnificent, exuding a Sharp Sword Intent that impressed all.
This is the place of inheritance for the Inquiring Sword Pavilion. If an outstanding swordsman of the Inquiring Sword Pavilion is nearing their end, they would willingly enter and choose a level for eternal rest, leaving behind their lifelong Sword Dao essence. The stronger they are, the higher they can ascend.
The swordsmen of the Inquiring Sword Pavilion all take pride in this.
Over time, no one knows how much Sword Dao inheritance has been left within. Sometimes, swordsmen with unmatched talent are even allowed to enter and absorb the legacy left by their predecessors.
And now.
Numerous powerful figures were waiting respectfully outside the Sword Tower, all high-level members of the Inquiring Sword Pavilion.
Their expressions were solemn, their gazes unwavering, as if in worship.
Suddenly.
A special wave spread out, shocking everyone into attention; their internal Sword Intent involuntarily aroused, resounding like ten thousand swords, causing all gazes to burn with passion.
Then a white-haired elder appeared silently.
Clearly emerging from the Sword Tower, yet no one could detect it.
The elder appeared ordinary, without a strong aura, his gaze indifferent. If anything, his left hand was peculiar, with only the thumb and index finger remaining, the other three fingers were cleanly severed.
"We pay our respects to the Supreme Elder!"
Everyone saluted respectfully.
Gu Changhe waved slightly, saying:
"Tang Qiu, you called me out, what is the matter?"
His gaze settled on the Sect Leader of the Inquiring Sword Pavilion. Although indifferent, it carried a compelling pressure.
Tang Qiu’s heart tightened and he immediately said:
"There is a matter requiring the Supreme Elder’s decision!"
A moment later.
In the grand hall, silence reigned.
Gu Changhe sat in the principal seat, overlooking everyone. His voice held no hint of emotion:
"You want to tell me you sent someone to infiltrate another sect, got caught red-handed, and now they’ve sent a letter asking for an explanation?"
Tang Qiu felt a chill run through his scalp:
"Supreme Elder, this matter started because of the True Martial Sword Monument, that monument is indeed mystical..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted:
"Useless!"
Everyone fell silent as if in fear.
Gu Changhe coldly said:
"Our Inquiring Sword Pavilion has an inheritance of nearly a thousand years; just the Inheritance Sword Tower is enough for our disciples to benefit endlessly. Do we need to covet others’ possessions? If you even put a fraction more thought into the Sword Dao, our Inquiring Sword Pavilion would have long become the number one Sword Dao Holy Land under heaven! Not to mention that until now, apart from this old man, there’s not even one Celestial Being List swordsman!"
Tang Qiu’s face turned bitter:
"The Supreme Elder’s reprimand is justified, I will immediately send word to express our apology..."
Gu Changhe’s expression grew colder:
"Tang Qiu, it appears you are indeed not suitable to be the Sect Leader of the Inquiring Sword Pavilion."
These words were like a thunderbolt to Tang Qiu, leaving him pale as he knelt fearfully on the ground, not daring to respond.
Gu Changhe stood up, scanning the crowd:
"Is this how you all think as well? A bunch of useless individuals! All of you have lost the sharpness of a swordsman!"
At some point, a sharp aura had already emanated around him, suffocating everyone.
"If you yield in your reply this time, are you intending to disregard the thousand-year reputation of our Inquiring Sword Pavilion? Afraid of a sect that has been only established for a few decades?"
"True Man Tianjian, True Martial Sword Monument, you are amazed by others’ strength, yet you forget where your roots are."
"Do you still remember the pride of a swordsman?"
His gaze was sharp.
His words directly pierced everyone’s heart, leaving them drenched in sweat.
As the Heart Inquiry Sword, at thirty, he severed three fingers of his left hand to question his Sword Heart, and on that path, his Sword Dao advanced triumphantly. Seeing the younger generations in this way, he felt disappointment.
Calling them useless was considering that they had a treasure mountain but didn’t dig into it, instead distracted by other concerns.
Silence filled the grand hall.
After Gu Changhe’s anger subsided.
Tang Qiu cautiously asked:
"Then according to the Supreme Elder’s view, what should be done?"
He realized the Supreme Elder likely harbored some resentment, originally in peaceful retreat within the Inheritance Sword Tower, being suddenly summoned must have been naturally displeasing.
Gu Changhe glanced sideways:
"True Martial Sect says they are spies, so they are spies? Let them present evidence."
"Is our Inquiring Sword Pavilion so easily bullied? One True Man Tianjian, what can he do, having subdued only one Thunder Shock Blade Venerate. However, managing to erect the True Martial Sword Monument is indeed extraordinary, perhaps he has some unique comprehension in the Sword Dao, but this old man has not been without progress while in closing these years. Perhaps I can advance further on the Celestial Being List!"