Chapter 288: Grand Elder

Everyone's expression changed.

Swearing on his Dao-heart, this can absolutely be Xiāngxìn.

Nobody dares to swear on their Dao-heart to lie, because it will surely come true.

Now Zi Changsheng, in order to prove Qin Yang's innocence, actually wants to swear on his Dao-heart, and everyone's expression turned solemn.

Nie Yun couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart, then he gazed at Zi Changsheng Hàirán.

"Sect Leader, do you know the consequences of swearing on one's Dao-heart?"

Zi Changsheng glanced at Nie Yun as if looking at an idiot.

"I swear on my Dao-heart that Qin Yang refined the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and never slaughtered the innocent people of Jiuzhou; if I lie, my Dao-heart will shatter and both body and spirit will be destroyed."

As soon as these words were spoken, thunder arose in the void, boom—.

Obviously, Zi Changsheng's Dao-heart oath has already been fulfilled.

And he is unharmed, which is enough to prove the point.

Everyone's gaze toward Qin Yang instantly softened, and the hostility disappeared.

"Even if it wasn't refined using the souls of the innocent people of Jiuzhou, do those barbarians outside Long Guo not count as humans?"

"Nie Yun said coldly."

He found a loophole in Zi Changsheng's words.

Zi Changsheng snorted and said: "Second Elder usually doesn't even care about his own compatriots, when did he start caring about those barbarians?"

Nie Yun was momentarily choked.

His expression looked somewhat unpleasant.

"Refining the Ten Thousand Souls Banner already harms the harmony of heaven, and those with wavering will can be controlled by the banner and become demonic leaders. Qin Yang, you're too young; you cannot master the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. I suggest you hand the banner over to me for safekeeping, and I will return it to you when you are strong enough."

Nie Yun pondered and said:

Without waiting for Qin Yang to speak, Nie Yun continued: "I may as well be an elder of your fiancée Zi Yan's sect; helping you a little, you don't need to be overly grateful to me."

Everyone stared dumbfounded.

I've seen shameless people, but never someone this shameless.

This really is their usually venerable Second Elder; seeing an immortal artifact, he completely changed, making him feel so alien, and his face is too ugly.

Zi Changsheng chuckled and said: "Just now Qin Yang killed a deserving Sǎnxiān; the Second Elder is also merely a Sǎnxiān. Even if your strength is slightly greater than Ning Qi's, it should still be limited. Second Elder, if you think you're stronger than Qin Yang, you can just fight him; if you win, you may keep the Ten Thousand Souls Banner."

Qin Yang grinned, casually putting away the two immortal swords, and said: "I think this method is not bad."

Nie Yun's expression changed.

Nie Yun gritted his teeth and said: "You want to challenge me? I can agree, but I never show mercy when I act; if I end up hurting you, I fear it will cause the Sect Leader's Bùmǎn, rift our relationship, so let's forget it."

"The Second Elder doesn't dare to Dòngshǒu with Qin Yang, right?"

Zi Yan said.

"Shut up, Zi Yan; you're just a junior, spouting nonsense here. I'm merely being modest."

The Second Elder's expression shifted slightly.

Qin Yang still wanted to say something; he wanted the Second Elder to Dòngshǒu.

Just then, a voice sounded.

"Forget it, this ends here. Nie Yun, go back and cultivate properly; you are not allowed to involve yourself in sect affairs."

That voice was neutral and peaceful, carrying an irresistible tone.

Qin Yang's expression shifted slightly; this person's strength is formidable, far surpassing that of the Second Elder and Ning Qi.

Zi Changsheng said lightly: "The Grand Elder has finally emerged from seclusion."

The Shu Mountain Grand Elder is also a Sǎnxiān.

But his strength is extremely formidable.

Nobody knows what level his strength has reached.

Looking at Zi Changsheng's demeanor, it's obvious he also greatly fears the Grand Elder.

"Sect Leader, don't blame me; I was in seclusion before and didn't know what Nie Yun and Ning Qi were up to. Now I've finally emerged; Sect Leader, rest assured, with me here, Shu Mountain will not fall into chaos."

The Grand Elder's voice came.

Feeling the Grand Elder's tone of immense confidence, the Shu Mountain disciples couldn't help but cheer.

Zi Changsheng curled his lip, his expression showing some disdain.

He had long suspected that this Grand Elder might be the true instigator, the real source of chaos.

The other party staying hidden lets the Second Elder Nie Yun and others step forward.

At the critical moment, seeing Nie Yun and his group falling into a disadvantage, he immediately stepped out and brought Nie Yun back.

Even if one claimed that Nie Yun and Ning Qi's earlier plot to seize the Sect Leader's position had nothing to do with this Grand Elder, he would not believe it even if Nie Yun were beaten to death.

However, Zi Changsheng did not erupt.

First, there is no solid evidence.

Second, it's also because the Grand Elder's strength is such that even if he used his trump cards, Zi Changsheng would not be certain of victory.

Nie Yun left.

At this moment, the Grand Elder's voice sounded again.

"Please, Temple Master of Baiyun Guan, return our Shu Mountain's immortal swords to Shu Mountain."

He arrived.

Qin Yang smirked inwardly.

"These two immortal swords were used when the divine-hunt besieged and tried to kill me; the result, Jiéguǒ, was that Ning Qi snatched them away, and they are not Shu Mountain's property."

Qin Yang proclaimed loudly.

"Since Ning Qi has already returned to Shu Mountain, these two immortal swords naturally belong to Shu Mountain as well; even if the Temple Master were to kill Ning Qi, he ought to return the swords. Please, Temple Master, do not, out of momentary greed, damage the harmony between our two families."

"The Grand Elder continued speaking."

"He is quite overbearing; he definitely intends to keep the two immortal swords."

"The immortal sword is now in my hand, thus it is mine; if you want it, you can try to take it by force."

"Qin Yang gave a faint smile and directly declared war."

"Everyone suddenly became tense."

"Especially the Shu Mountain disciples, some were nervous, some anticipating."

"Will the Grand Elder make a move?"

"They dared not be certain."

"They both wanted to witness the Grand Elder's strength and did not want to clash with Qin Yang."

"After all, Qin Yang is too monstrous; despite his young age, he already possesses such strength."

"Given time, even a Sǎnxiān could not be his match."

"To be enemies with such a genius is to invite trouble for oneself."

"As for suppressing a genius, that simply does not exist; the present Qin Yang is a fully grown genius, and likely no one in the world could suppress him."

"The Grand Elder fell silent."

"After a while, the Grand Elder's voice finally came."

"Forget it; you are also one of our Shu Mountain people, and since you are Zi Yan's fiancé, having these two immortal swords in your hand is no different from them being in Shu Mountain's hands—just take them."

"The Grand Elder finished speaking and said no more."

"Qin Yang let out a scoffing laugh."

"His words made it sound as if the two immortal swords had been bestowed upon him."

"In fact, he knew very well that the Grand Elder probably wanted those two immortal swords more than anyone."

"Everyone, disperse."

"Zi Changsheng spoke."

"Only then did the crowd disperse."

"They returned to Zi Changsheng's residence."

"Lin Xi and Zhu Qiang were both somewhat excited."

"They finally got to witness Qin Yang's strength; they never expected that even a Sǎnxiān would not be his match and would be slain by him."

"Just after returning to Zi Changsheng's residence, Qin Yang handed the two immortal swords to Zi Changsheng."

"Zi Changsheng stared, about to speak, when Qin Yang's voice sounded."

"Betrothal gift."