Chapter 636: Yue Wushuang Emerges from Seclusion

The seven great sects secretly joined forces and attacked the Demon King in the Myriad Demon Realm!

The entire army was annihilated, with only the sect master of the Qingtian Sword Sect returning.

The first piece of news undoubtedly made many sword cultivators feel very excited.

You should know that the Demon King and another Void Refinement cultivator joined forces to ambush and kill Zhenren Fengxian, while severely injuring Jun Yue Wushuang.

After this incident, the Demon King and that Void Refinement cultivator became like two towering mountains, weighing heavily on the hearts of many sword cultivators, casting an inescapable, dense shadow.

Still, the seven great sects are reliable—they found the Demon King's location and began their counterattack.

Before the sword cultivators could even adjust their caps and celebrate, boasting about how formidable the seven great sects were… the second piece of news came out, and everyone was stunned into silence.

The seven great sects joined forces—nine Void Refinement sword cultivators! Twenty-two Divine Transformation sword cultivators!

And yet, they all knelt!

No, not even "all"—at least the new sect master of the Qingtian Sword Sect, who shone brilliantly in the Seven Sects Grand Competition, would have been the talk of the town if not for a sudden non-sword cultivator jumping out to cause trouble—Tang Xuanzang didn't die.

He successfully returned to the Qingtian Sword Sect.

As for the others, based on the scattered rumors and gossip circulating, it's currently impossible to definitively confirm their deaths.

Describing them as "missing without a trace" would be more appropriate.

On that day, what exactly happened in the Myriad Demon Realm? The sword cultivators aren't entirely clear either—they only know that demon beasts rioted, and even those near the Myriad Demon Realm recklessly rushed toward it without hesitation.

Looking on the bright side, perhaps the Demon King also knelt.

Looking on the dark side, this was a complete and utter failure from start to finish.

If there had been any achievement, why would it be concealed and not reported?

A heavy blow.

A celebration belonging to non-sword cultivators immediately began, with some even openly jumping out in broad daylight.

However, these cultivators clearly belonged to the "not-so-bright" type—jumping out voluntarily, they were soon slaughtered by the sword cultivators and fled in disarray.

The overall situation in the cultivation world remains firmly in the hands of sword cultivators.

Even if the seven sects suffer again, they are still wounded tigers—far from death.

Additionally, rumors spread that the seven sects seem to plan to unite and form a truly powerful alliance.

The scenario of the seven sects standing together might disappear amid the great upheaval caused by non-sword cultivators and ordinary cultivators.

In its place could come an alliance, possibly even uniting completely in the future to become an unparalleled colossus.

The envoys from the other six sects are now on their way to the Qingtian Sword Sect.

It's not that they want to discuss alliance matters—rather, the other six sects wish to know exactly what happened in the Myriad Demon Realm.

The alliance matter is indeed necessary, but not urgent at present.

Inside the Qingtian Sword Sect, the situation is also not good.

The disappearance of Venerable Lieyang and four Divine Transformation elders is undoubtedly adding insult to injury for the Qingtian Sword Sect.

Tang Luo's return and announcement of the matter made the first thing everyone did to search for Lei Zhengyang and the others.

After all, the acting sect master is merely an acting sect master without a solid foundation.

For cultivators, over a year is nothing.

Changing the sect master is like going to work at a company, waking up from a nap, and suddenly discovering the boss has changed—the original boss fell ill and needs to rest for a few days or half a month.

The temporary new boss is quite capable, but if something truly major happens…

Everyone will still seek the original boss, after all, others are merely sick.

But this time, the place of seclusion shows no response at all—quite normal, as before, without full seclusion, they could still give instructions.

Later, Venerable Lieyang was specifically left behind as a dharma protector to communicate with the outside world.

Now, they are truly in seclusion, cut off from the outside world—aside from Venerable Lieyang, no one can "wake" them.

Unless one breaks in by force, but who knows what impact that would have on the healing Yue Wushuang? No one can say for sure.

It's like a major surgery—if someone barges in forcefully, the doctor gets startled, their hand shakes, and it's all over.

Who can bear the responsibility?

The one who can bear it is in the operating room.

A group of elders stand guard before the seclusion site, their faces full of bewilderment.

What are we to do now!

It's not that these Divine Transformation and Nascent Soul sword cultivators are incapable or unable to withstand pressure—even if they were, it wouldn't come to this for every single one.

But they are not in their positions, not managing affairs—now suddenly, everyone above has "knelt."

An environmental minister, or still a researcher-type scholar, suddenly becoming the supreme leader—who could withstand that!

"What are you all doing gathered here? The envoys from the six sects are arriving—send a few people out to greet them, let them in!"

A voice sounded from behind: "I will clarify the matter."

Oh, it's not that they need to bear it all alone—after all, there's still a quite strong acting sect master.

Though a newcomer, his ability is sufficient.

Without further ado, everyone followed Tang Luo's instructions and got to work.

In the main hall of the Qingtian Sword Sect, the envoys from the six sects— their sect masters and several Divine Transformation sword cultivators—took their seats one after another.

The seven sects, aside from the remaining few Void Refinement sword cultivators, have their strongest upper echelons already gathered here.

"Sect Master Tang, what exactly happened in the Myriad Demon Realm!"

Sect Master Kongming of the Star Sword Sect asked.

"You probably don't know— the slaying of the Demon King in the Myriad Demon Realm wasn't actually a discovery of the Demon King, but a trap set by the Void Refinement Grand Elders to uncover a hidden cultivator!" Tang Luo said.

"What?"

A group of Divine Transformation sword cultivators all changed their expressions.

After everyone had quieted down a little, Tang Luo continued: "During the operation, we captured a total of three God Transformation undercover agents..."

Using the Spring and Autumn brushstroke technique, Tang Luo laid everything out.

The sword cultivators of Qing Tian Sword Sect, Wan Jian Valley, and Cang Jian Mountain Villa all had grim expressions.

It turned out that their sects had produced traitors.

The sword cultivators of Qing Tian Sword Sect also understood why Sect Master Tang had remained silent about the Wan Yao Ling matter when he first returned, urging everyone to stay calm.

It was because he was waiting for the right moment.

"Destroy the Sword Alliance! Damn the Sword Alliance!" roared the Kunlun Sword Sect's sect master, Wu Yi Dao, unable to contain his fury.

Their losses in the Kunlun Sword Sect were the greatest! None could compare!

Now, within the mountain gate, aside from one elderly Void Refinement cultivator, there was truly no one left—adding to the losses of Nascent Soul, Golden Core, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators suffered at the Seven Sects Grand Competition.

The Kunlun Sword Sect could be said to have been struck from the roster among the seven great sects.

Sects weaker than the seven great ones could now stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kunlun Sword Sect.

The losses of Qing Tian Sword Sect were also not small.

However, the sect master of Cang Jian Mountain Villa remained relatively composed; their sect's Divine Sea Stabilizing Sword Fanatic Yi Xin was still present.

But... even Sword Fanatic Yi Xin could only guarantee that the Cang Jian Dao lineage would not perish; even if the Earth Kun Venerable went missing, Sword Fanatic Yi Xin would not intervene.

During this period of turmoil in the cultivation world, many sword cultivators had actually pleaded for the still-active Sword Fanatic Yi Xin among the Three Swords to emerge and take charge of the situation.

Yet Sword Fanatic Yi Xin gave no response at all.

"If heaven does not collapse, earth does not split, and Cang Jian does not perish, then let no one disturb my sword practice."

"Sect Master Tang, do you have any leads on the whereabouts of the others?" asked Yi Xing, sect master of Kunlun Sword Pool.

Tang Luo shook his head: "The master of the Mie Jie Alliance used a fragment of bone to provoke the myriad demons into chaos, and we were all scattered."

"Now, with the myriad demons still active in Wan Yao Ling, we cannot enter." someone said.

Wan Yao Valley was inherently dangerous, and now it is even more perilous than before.

Mobilizing manpower to search for people is no simple task.

Moreover, even Void Refinement sword cultivators have fallen inside; even if the danger level has decreased now, it is not a place that a team of God Transformation sword cultivators can enter to search for people.

As for the remaining Void Refinement sword cultivators from each sect, two are in decent condition, one is in poor condition.

We truly cannot dispatch anyone else; if we do and another falls, then we would truly have none left!

The main hall fell into silence.

Furtive glances drifted about, and no one knew how many among the assembled were cultivator undercover agents.

This feeling is truly awful.

"By the way," Tang Luo suddenly spoke, breaking the silence, "I obtained some undercover information from the soul... that person over there."

"What!"

"Well, there are a few right here in the main hall." Tang Luo gestured.

The open doors of the main hall slammed shut instantly, and the light dimmed.

The previously oppressive atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense, like a powder keg ready to explode at a touch.

"Sect Master Tang, do you have evidence?" asked Tu Tian Fang, sect master of Ting Yu Sword Pavilion.

Tang Luo shook his head: "No."

"It might just be the fierce soul randomly accusing people." someone said.

Tang Luo was learning for the first time that Elder Soul's surname was actually "Li"; speaking of which, you cultivators mostly have pretty impressive names.

Did you change them yourself after cultivation?

After all, a sword cultivator with a icy sword light and flowing robes, clasping hands to introduce himself as "Zhao Tie Zhu", "Li Er Wa", "Zhang A Niu", "Wang Fu Gui"—that really doesn't sound impressive.

"I don't know." Tang Luo said, "Those people..."

"Don't, Sect Master Tang, better not say it!" Chang Chun Zi of Wan Jian Valley said, this being a very old elder, half a foot already stepped into the coffin.

Li Yang Zi of Wan Jian Valley brought the Divine Eagle Sword and broke it, so he could only have this old antique take the position.

Chang Chun Zi is a rather special sword cultivator; his combat strength is weak, even unable to defeat an ordinary Nascent Soul sword cultivator.

But his lifespan is very long, even exceeding some Void Refinement sword cultivators.

"Rest assured, Li Hun did not mention you." Tang Luo said.

"It's not my problem." Chang Chun Zi said.

Baseless words, when spoken, only provoke suspicion and even lead to brawls—truly no other benefit.

If there were clear evidence, producing it now would naturally be good.

But without it, then it's just a hollow laugh.

Even, who knows if you, Sect Master Tang, are just randomly naming a few people to let everyone fight among themselves?

What about you yourself?

A group of Void Refinement and God Transformation cultivators have all fallen, you fled—could it be you have no suspicion?

The people of Qing Tian Sword Sect won't suspect Tang Luo, but that doesn't mean other sects won't.

At this moment, a sound of astonishing joy erupted from outside, extremely noisy, even audible cheers could be heard.

One could tell that those sword cultivators, several hundred to over a thousand years old, were each overjoyed like children weighing over a hundred catties.

What were the sword cultivators of Qing Tian Sword Sect rejoicing about?

No need to rise and look; the main hall's closed doors were pushed open by someone, a beam of light shot in, casting a shadow on the ground.

Someone stood at the doorway, tall in stature, appearing not particularly steady on their feet.

Their complexion was also somewhat pale.

But when he appeared, the God Transformation sword cultivators of Qing Tian Sword Sect, even if just slightly, became like children over a hundred catties.

"Divine Lord!"

"Divine Lord!"

Divine Lord Yue Wushuang has emerged from seclusion!