Chapter 1308: Chapter 1307: An Encounter in Sword Saint City
Qin Hao was taken aback upon hearing Su Xuanji’s words: "Sword Saint? That’s indeed terrifying."
Su Xuanji nodded slightly: "It is said this person was merely an ordinary loose cultivator, whose beloved was seized by the son of the City Lord of this city and became his maidservant, suffering humiliation daily. This man was also severely beaten, almost to the brink of death. Later, he disappeared, and when he returned, he was at the peak of Sword Saint, rising defyingly. He eradicated everyone in the City Lord’s mansion, the State Lord’s mansion, and the Commandery Princess’s mansion. Even the Emperor of the dynasty personally stepped forward to apologize."
To compel the Emperor of a top dynasty to apologize indicates the strength of this Sword Saint at that time.
This was a top dynasty on the land of Central Continent, much stronger than the top dynasties of the other four continents.
A few hours later, Qin Hao and his companions left the Endless Wilderness and entered the Central Continent’s territory, where they could already see many cultivators, some flying in the sky, others walking on the ground.
Three luxury vehicles flew through the air, attracting numerous gazes around them.
One was drawn by four Unihorn Pegasus Beasts, another by two, and the third by a golden lion, mighty and awe-inspiring, clearly marking them as disciples of a powerful faction.
Outside the Sword Saint City, Qin Hao and the others dispensed with their vehicles, as flying at high altitude is prohibited within the city.
After alighting from the vehicle, the group of five walked into Sword Saint City. Although the city was adjacent to the Endless Wilderness, it was bustling, and vast, comparable to the former capital of the Skyfire Dynasty.
However, the capital of the Skyfire Dynasty had expanded significantly and was now larger than this Sword Saint City.
At the city gate, soldiers guarded the entrance but did not inspect those coming and going, serving as routine city guards.
Qin Hao and his companions entered the city, surveying the scene; the streets were crowded, and shops lined the roads, selling all kinds of goods.
Ning Ziyuan asked, "Mr. Qin, shall we rest here in Sword Saint City or proceed directly to Ancient God City?"
Qin Hao: "It’s nearing noon; let’s eat here. There’s over half a month before the competition, so there’s no need to rush."
The group found a tavern in Sword Saint City and ordered some signature dishes to eat.
As they left the tavern after their meal, a thunderous voice suddenly echoed from outside the city: "Release my clan members."
Then, they saw a giant over thirty feet tall stride in from outside the city, causing a tremor upon landing.
Qin Hao was slightly startled by the sight of the giant. Isn’t that the big fellow? Why is he here?
Based on his words, his clan members were captured again?
Su Xuanji, noticing Qin Hao’s expression, asked curiously: "Mr. Qin, what’s wrong? Do you know this person?"
Qin Hao nodded slightly: "We met once; he’s quite an interesting person. I have no idea why he’s here."
"Who dares to storm Sword Saint City?" Instantly, several powerful figures flew into the air, surrounding Tian Hui.
Simultaneously, a large number of city guards went to the spot, encircling Tian Hui.
Tian Hui spoke up: "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s people captured my clan members; release them."
Upon hearing his words, the few exchanged glances. Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion?
In the land of Central Continent, although many factions secretly hunt the Ancient Giant Clan, the clan remains a race, not the continent’s enemies. Many factions hunt them to study the ancient Witch Clan.
No one really bothers about these matters; after all, those brave enough to hunt the Ancient Giant Clan belong to powerful factions. Unfortunately, the Ancient Giant Clan has grown weak.
"Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, release my clan members," Tian Hui continued, his voice like thunder rolling through Sword Saint City.
Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion had a presence in Sword Saint City, and their people quickly approached Tian Hui as a few guards’ leaders, with soldiers, stepped back slightly.
"You fled before, and yet you dare return. Perfect, we’ll capture you too. You possess the greatest strength among these people, holding greater value," a middle-aged man remarked indifferently.
Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Tian Hui’s expression grew incredibly tense: "It’s you. You’re the one who led people to seize my clan members; release them."
"Release them? You wish. Do you think it’s possible?" The middle-aged man sneered, looking at him like he was a fool.
Tian Hui: "Our Ancient Giant Clan is a recognized race on the Hidden Dragon Continent. Who gave your Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion the right to hunt us? Is it simply because we’re weak?"
"Haha, you are not entirely foolish," the middle-aged man laughed arrogantly.
Filled with rage, Tian Hui charged forward, his massive fist like a hill smashing towards the middle-aged man of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion.
"Overestimating your capabilities."
The middle-aged man snorted coldly; he was a Great Mahayana Realm Peak expert, while Tian Hui at most had the power of a Transcendent Realm Early Stage cultivator, entirely outmatched. If not for Tian Hui’s clan members holding off desperately, Tian Hui wouldn’t have escaped.
"Kill"
The middle-aged man rushed forward; the Ancient Giant Clan of old was no more, with cultivation techniques unpassed, only practicing some basic techniques. Yet, given their formidable innate physical strength, even with basic techniques, Tian Hui could match an Early Stage Transcendent Realm expert, an impressive feat.
"Boom boom boom"
Conflict erupted in mid-air. Although Sword Saint City prohibited fighting, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, being a top faction, ignored such rules, which only applied to common folk.
Soon, Tian Hui fell into a disadvantage, torn by multiple sword wounds inflicted by the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man avoided lethal strikes, intending to capture Tian Hui alive, given his usefulness.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Tian Hui was struggling to stay upright, soaked in blood, roaring incessantly, yet utterly unable to harm the middle-aged man due to the vast power disparity.
Just when Tian Hui was about to be captured alive, a beam of light suddenly appeared, repelling the middle-aged man.
The spectators were slightly stumped; what was happening? Could someone be interfering?
People around turned their gazes to the source of the light, discovering a group of young men and women, each remarkably outstanding, their bearings extraordinary: it was Qin Hao and his party. The person who acted was indeed Qin Hao.
"Who are you? I’m Jiang Guangming of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, an outer pavilion elder!" The middle-aged man looked at the group, speaking dispassionately.
Generally, even the proud elites from top sects would concede upon hearing Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s name, as it’s a leading faction on the land of Central Continent.