Chapter 331

Although the Divine Realm Hall is strong, it cannot command my Sword Sect!

A sword cultivator cultivates not only the sword, but more importantly, the path in one's heart.

Follow one's heart's desire, unbound by any worldly constraints.

When there is injustice in the heart, one should strike it down with a sword.

This is the lifelong pursuit of a sword cultivator.

Without prideful bones, what's the point of cultivating the sword?

Upon saying this, nearly one-third of the elders in the hall nodded in agreement.

If I find the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect displeasing, I will draw my sword; even if I perish, it matters not.

But you cannot command me.

「Impudent! Elder Xu, do you know what you're saying? 」

「The order to besiege the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect was personally issued by the Realm Master, and the Divine Realm Hall will also send many divine envoys down to the lower realm. 」

「Even the Vast Heaven Immortal Sect of the Central Heaven Realm and the Lustre Heaven Immortal Kingdom of the Lustre Heaven Realm must obediently comply; how dare you oppose? 」

「Are you trying to plunge our Sword Sect into an abyss of eternal ruin? 」

「Hmph! 」

After saying that, Grand Elder Xue Xie on the chief seat let out a cold snort, his deep sword-like eyes narrowing.

Xu Wan Zhou usually relies on the Sect Master's favor and is always at odds with me.

Now he dares to oppose me; do you think anyone will still back him?

Sect Master? Patriarchs? Hah, you won't see them in this lifetime.

Upon hearing this, the elder who had spoken up furrowed his brows even deeper.

「Grand Elder, I didn't mean that; what I mean is……」

However, before he could finish, the Grand Elder interrupted: "Enough. Elder Xu harbors ill intentions; I hereby decide to expel him from the sect."

「Who agrees, who opposes? 」

Upon hearing this, the speaking elder froze on the spot, his face showing utter disbelief.

「I agree. Hmph! Elder Xu, do you remember what the Sect Master said before entering seclusion? 」

「All sect affairs are to be decided by the Grand Elder; you dare to defy the Grand Elder! 」

「Grand Elder, I agree to expel him from the sect. 」

「I agree too! 」

「Me too. 」

Many elders in the hall stood up, pointing and gossiping about Xu Wan Zhou.

Most of them are lackeys of the Grand Elder.

Eventually, some elders who originally harbored pride hesitated a bit, then also joined in.

The Grand Elder wields great power, and indeed before entering seclusion the Sect Master instructed that in his absence all matters be decided by the Grand Elder.

If I now oppose him, I fear I'll meet the same fate as Elder Xu.

「You... you all! 」

Seeing this, Elder Xu Wan Zhou clenched his teeth, glaring fiercely at the crowd of angry, wide-eyed elders.

The proud spirit is gone, a bunch of sycophants!

Unworthy of being called sword cultivators!

「Haha! Good! Since you all agree, let it be so decided. 」

「Xu Wan Zhou, will you leave on your own, or shall I have you expelled? 」

Seated on the chief seat, the Grand Elder nodded satisfactorily and spoke mockingly.

If it weren't for Xu Wan Zhou's cultivation being just below mine, and my fear of further mishaps, today he wouldn't be allowed to leave unharmed.

Sect Master, Sect Master, rest assured.

Once we destroy the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect, I will send him down to reunite with you.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan Zhou said nothing, flicked his sleeve, and walked out of the hall.

He knew he could not defeat the Grand Elder today; further words would be useless.

……

Not long after.

Outside the Snowy Sword Sect, Xu Wan Zhou emerged in plain clothes.

Actually, his compliant departure this time was because he sensed something abnormal.

Since the Divine Realm Hall sent divine envoys to the sect a while ago, everything has become abnormal.

The Sect Master and several patriarchs entered seclusion too hastily.

Moreover, the Sect Master having entrusted all affairs to the Grand Elder is simply impossible!

Yet it happened, and the Sect Master and the patriarchs remain in indefinite seclusion.

All of this seems to be manipulated by a hidden hand behind the scenes.

Could it be the Divine Realm Hall!

Thinking this, Xu Wan Zhou's heart jolted.

No, I cannot stand by idly.

Otherwise, the Sword Sect will sooner or later be destroyed by the Grand Elder!

「Azure Cloud Immortal Sect. 」

A thought arose again in his mind; upon thinking it, he intended to fly away.

However, at that moment, a blinding golden light shone in the void above.

Under the illumination of the golden light, the snow of the Snow Lan Tian Domain that had never ceased for eternity actually stopped, and the eternal ice snow that had never melted for countless years began to melt.

Xu Wan Zhou immediately froze in place.

Countless cultivators from the Eight Immortal Isles of the Snow Lan Tian Domain were also shocked.

"Snow, it... it stopped! The ice is also beginning to melt!"

"What a blinding golden light! What is it? How did this happen!"

In the Eight Immortal Isles, countless cultivators narrowed their eyes in shock, gazing toward the void above the Immortal Isle.

Soon after, they witnessed a scene they would never forget in their lifetimes.

Only to see the space in the void shatter open, and a terrifying figure descended.

For a moment, the winds and clouds changed color, and the blinding golden light dyed the entire heavens gold.

"I, Yao Guang Daluo of the Qingyun Immortal Sect, have come by the Sect Master's order to annihilate the Xianxue Sword Sect."

A voice like heavenly might resounded, followed by an overwhelming, boundless pressure.

"Presumptuous!"

"How could our Sword Sect be something you think you can destroy just because you want to?"

As Yao Guang's words fell, dozens of figures clad in Sword Sect attire shot up from the Snowy Sword Sect's stronghold amidst the towering mountains.