Chapter 1700

This Tianjian Sect is located within the Tianjian Shanzhuang in the center of Tianhai City.

The Tianjian Shanzhuang was built upon Tianjian Mountain, covering an immense area, resembling a colossal palace, radiating a majestic aura.

Upon arriving outside the Tianjian Shanzhuang, Ximen Wudi and his party entered and sat in the main hall of the Tianjian Shanzhuang.

"Young Master Xiao, rest for now; I'll seek you out after the birthday celebration!"

The middle-aged man named Tianjian spoke these words.

"Mm!"

Ximen Wudi nodded.

Outside the Tianjian Sect,

the Tianjian Sect Sect's founder's birthday celebration was nearly over, and the sect's disciples were departing one by one.

On either side of the grand hall sat over a dozen guests dressed in luxurious robes.

They were all sect leaders from martial aristocratic families and powerful factions, as well as heads of major martial sects, come to congratulate the Tianjian Sect Sect's founder on his birthday.

"Isn't the Tianjian Sect Sect's founder in seclusion, striving to break through to Earth Realm? How did he suddenly reappear?"

"Hasn't the Tianjian Sect Sect's rise been too swift? In just ten years, it has become a Yiliuzong Sect—hard to believe!"

"It's said he broke through to Earth Realm through sheer talent and strength!"

At this moment, the guests were murmuring among themselves, their eyes filled with shock.

Clearly, the Tianjian Sect Sect's rise had struck them with immense force.

Beside them sat a tall, handsome man clad in a gray-white brocade robe, his face cold and solemn, exuding an icy aura.

His eyes glowed with a chilling, bloodthirsty light.

"Who is this man?"

"Why does he radiate endless malevolent energy?"

At this moment, a guard of the Tianjian Shanzhuang stared at the man in the gray-white robe and frowned.

They looked at this man with expressions of surprise.

This man was the mysterious figure Mu Qingxue had mentioned—the King of Tianhai.

He was none other than Ximen Wudi, and Mu Qingxue had come with him to the Tianjian Shanzhuang.

"Young Lady, this Young Master Xiao has come to the Tianjian Shanzhuang likely for that divine sword!"

Mu Wanner said.

"He wants the Tianjian Sword too?"

"This birthday gift seems truly interesting!"

Mu Qingxue whispered, a faint smile curving her lips.

"Young Lady, Young Master Xiao is no ordinary man—his strength has likely reached Earth Middle Rank, or even lower!"

Mu Wanner said.

"His strength does have some appeal."

Mu Qingxue whispered.

"Young Master Xiao is truly unfathomable!"

1521 couldn't fathom his strength.

"Even you, Young Lady, can't fathom his strength—he must far surpass Earth Middle Rank, possibly even reaching Heaven Rank. He's undoubtedly a terrifying prodigy!"

Mu Wanner said gravely.

Hearing Mu Wanner's words, Mu Qingxue's eyes gleamed with unusual light as she gazed toward Ximen Wudi's direction.

"Tianjian Sect Master, happy birthday! This is the gift your humble nephew offers—please accept it!"

At that moment, a loud voice rang out.

Then Tianjian stepped forward.

Behind him followed over a dozen figures clad in black robes and hoods.

In their hands they carried trays, each holding a pearl the size of a fist.

"What is this…?"

Seeing the object in the black-robed man's hand,

Tianjian's eyes flickered with confusion—he clearly did not recognize the item and had no connection to it.

"This soul pearl is a soul-class treasure, a precious medicinal ingredient from a alchemist."

The black-robed man said to Tianjian.

Upon hearing the black-robed man's words, all around him fixed their gazes on the soul pearl, their eyes flashing with keen interest.

"A soul-class medicinal ingredient!"

"Soul-class medicinal ingredients are priceless—never expected Ximen Wudi would present such a precious item!"

"It seems Ximen Wudi is truly generous!"

At this moment, the guests exclaimed in awe, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao. I accept this soul-class medicinal ingredient. But what is your purpose in coming to my Tianjian Sect?"

Tianjian looked at Ximen Wudi and spoke coldly.

Shhh!

Immediately, Ximen Wudi's eyes shot forth piercing glares, sweeping over everyone present as he spoke slowly and deliberately: "Tianjian, you seem to have forgotten your identity!"

"Have you forgotten you are merely a senior of the Tianjian Sect, while I am your master!"

At this moment, Ximen Wudi's voice rang out coldly, his entire body radiating terrifying energy.

Hearing Ximen Wudi's words, Tianjian's expression changed slightly.

"You……"

"You dare threaten me? You really think I'm afraid of you?"

"Guards! Seize him!"

Tianjian's face changed and he swung his arm as he barked the order.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

At this moment, the guards around Tianjian all stood up.

They drew their weapons, ready to act.

And at that very moment, Tianjian's body suddenly exploded backward.

Puchi!

A spurt of blood sprayed out; Tianjian's left shoulder was pierced with a hole, fresh blood shooting forth.

And Ximen Wudi stood before him, looking at him coldly.

"You……"

Tianjian stared at Ximen Wudi, dumbfounded, his eyes filled with deep shock and disbelief.

Clearly he had not expected Ximen Wudi's strength to be so fearsome.

A single strike had grievously wounded him.

Moreover, he had not even managed to react before Ximen Wudi's sneak attack had succeeded.

"Your life — I've preserved it for you today, but remember one thing: from now on you are not to mention my mother's name in front of me!"

Ximen Wudi stared at Tianjian as he spoke.

"You—this—"

Tianjian's face was full of fury; clearly he had not expected Ximen Wudi to be so vicious, not even allowing his wife's name to be mentioned — this was nothing short of naked humiliation.

"What are you all standing there for? Kill him, now!"

Tianjian glared at the guards and shouted.

The guards' expressions all hardened; brandishing their weapons they charged at Ximen Wudi, intending to cut him down.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

1522 I won't bother with you lot!

1522 I won't bother with you lot!

In an instant, a series of explosions rang out from within Ximen Wudi's body.