"Ding, Host has killed the Righteous Yu Jian Manor's Manor Master, and substituted himself, taking lives, usurping another's wife, and seizing another's foundation. A special Sword Dao draw is awarded."

Qing Yu, who was basking in the shocked gaze of Xiao Qiye, couldn't help but twitch his face upon hearing this, his heart filled with complex emotions.

'I admit to taking lives. Although Xiao Qianxiu did not die by my hand, it was indeed my doing that led to his demise. The foundation of Yu Jian Manor was smoothly acquired with Xiao Qiye's help, so I accept the seizing of another's foundation. But what is this about usurping another's wife?'

Heavens can attest, Qing Yu has navigated the world for years, doing plenty of killing and arson, massacring families and razing cities, but he has never broken the vow of chastity, still retaining his pure yang status. Usurping another's wife is an overstatement, isn't it?

'After going to Yu Jian Manor, I'll directly brainwash Xiao Qianxiu's wives and concubines, treating them all as ornaments. My pure yang body is meant for Xuanzhen, for Feng Mingxiao, for Yun Wuyue, and cannot be tainted by used flowers and broken willows.'

Qing Yu, having made up his mind, mentally spoke to the system: "Activate the Sword Dao exclusive draw."

Although Xiao Qianxiu wasn't particularly remarkable in personality or martial arts, he was still the Manor Master of Yu Jian Manor, a Divinity Realm warrior, and a descendant of the former Master of Sword God Lake. It's hoped that some useful reward can be granted.

I don't expect much, just something slightly better than All Swords Return to the Sect. After all, Qing Yu is not really a swordsman, nor does he have a heartfelt passion for the Sword Dao, just a little swordsmanship for practical use will do.

"Sword Dao exclusive draw, drawing in progress······"

"Ding, congratulations Host, you have acquired the Five and a half stars Sword Technique: "Piaomiao Swordsmanship."

The system prompt sounded in his mind, as did Qing Yu's heartfelt realization: "From today onwards, I am a swordsman seeking the pinnacle of the Sword Dao."

Piaomiao Swordsmanship, originating from Jinguang Puppet Show, has very cool special effects (but that's not the point), and immense power (which is the point).

Every move is like ten thousand swords flowing, the sword intent is extremely impressive. Among the martial arts Qing Yu has obtained, this swordsmanship ranks at the forefront.

'Excellent.'

Thinking this, Qing Yu said to Xiao Qiye: "Let's return to Yu Jian Manor, this place no longer requires Xiao Qianxiu."

So-called alliances are merely mutual support to keep each other warm. Qing Yu is not Xiao Qianxiu; he doesn't need to cling to others. What's important now is to return to Yu Jian Manor to train the future Demon Sword Guard.

As for Kaiyuan City here, the avatar that just left is enough. Anyway, operating on two fronts has become Qing Yu's basic operation.

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On the other side, above Kaiyuan City, strong winds surged like waves, causing chaos in the clouds. Both sides of the fierce battle were showing their skills, wanting to take down the other.

"I did not expect this Xuanzhen Daoist to be so formidable, having just achieved Divinity Realm, yet able to contend with the Sea Tide Lord for so long. It's truly surprising." Zhuge Longsu said with some awe while observing the melee in the sky.

Previously, when the Hundred Herbs Pavilion sought out Mu Xiuji, Zhuge Longsu saw Yu Lingchang and others full of confidence, thinking they had a surefire trump card. Unexpectedly, Xuanzhen's strength exceeded everyone's expectations, Jiang Shengchao and he had exchanged hundreds of moves, yet no advantage was gained.

"She likely accumulated in the True Pill Realm for a long time before soaring upon ascending to Divinity Realm. Having such strength is normal. Compared to her, I am more curious about Master Qingyu, that one is truly astounding······"

Mu Xiuji said while dispersing the occasional gusts from the sky with True Qi.

"Master Xiao issuing a challenge to Qing Yu, one wonders if he can retreat unscathed."

"Xiao Qianxiu was misled, conspiring with the Hundred Herbs Pavilion against the two of Qing Yu. With such intent, there must be the awareness to pay the price." Zhuge Longsu said flatly.

"Even so, Xiao Qianxiu after all is one of the initiators, he cannot be left to be injured or worse."

While the two talked, they harbored no hope of Xiao Qianxiu winning. Although Qing Yu keeps a low profile, apart from defeating Young Heavenly Master Zhang Yuanchu during the succession ceremony, he hadn't displayed any prowess to the public. Even during the takeover of True Martial Sect, he repeatedly forbade disciples from spreading it.

But the two who knew Qing Yu's capabilities had no confidence in Xiao Qianxiu. What Xiao Qianxiu and his group considered foolproof was just an underestimation of others as a joke.

Just like the two battling in the sky now, Hundred Herbs Pavilion thought having the Sea Tide Lord on the move would easily handle it. But in truth, Jiang Shengchao was starting to fall into a disadvantage.

"Taisu Nine Needles: Evil Qi Storage."

Spirit Core Nine Ruins tapped lightly on several star sparks on Jiang Shengchao's arm. The infiltrating needle force ignored Jiang Shengchao's Protective True Qi, stirring up an internal ailment, harboring evil Qi within.

This Evil Qi is not the Qi of Cultivation but the Qi which causes illness. Jiang Shengchao was already elderly and frail; upon ingesting the internal evil Qi, his breath immediately stuttered, an obvious weakness manifesting on his face.

Continuing the pursuit, Xuanzhen Sword emitted needle force, gradually applying Taisu Nine Needles through Spirit Core Nine Ruins, gradually gaining the upper hand.

"Longevity and Shortevity."

Hard and soft Qi churned within Jiang Shengchao, a vile Qi surged from his viscera, harming his root, and affecting his lifespan.

This ageing body sought out Xuanzhen, which was a mistake. Xuanzhen, a master of medical Dao, coupled with Spirit Core Nine Ruins, under the Taisu Nine Needles, Jiang Shengchao encountered his nemesis.

After a short while, his complexion turned ashen, hair transitioning to white, and senescence clearly appeared in his body.

The outcome was decided.

"Master please halt!"

The Vast Righteous Qi blocked the incoming Qi Needle, Mu Xiuji's figure appeared not far away, addressing Xuanzhen: "Sea Tide Lord now serves as a Guest Elder of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion and is a substantial force among the Righteous. Please, Master, refrain from harming his life."

"Alright."

Another figure appeared, the White-haired Taoist had a smile playing at his lips, looking at Jiang Shengchao with the gaze of a hunter regarding prey, "But the Hundred Herbs Pavilion needs to pay a sufficient price."

"Mu believes the Hundred Herbs Pavilion will satisfy the Masters," Mu Xiuji nodded.

In this aspect, he offered no prevarication. Since the Hundred Herbs Pavilion failed, paying the price is only rightful. You can't act against someone and refuse to acknowledge failure, can you?

"Uncle-Master, what do you think?" Qing Yu inquired of Xuanzhen.

"If it can resolve the grudges between this poor Daoist and the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, this poor Daoist can withdraw," Spirit Core Nine Ruins was tucked into the wide sleeve, Xuanzhen nodded.

The crowd descended to the ground, landing in the Haqi Alliance's premises. On the ground, Zhuge Longsu was already waiting with the Hundred Herbs Pavilion people.

Seeing Qing Yu and the other two land, Yu Lingchang knew the plan had failed, Xiao Qianxiu failed to confine Qing Yu, Jiang Shengchao also failed to seize Spirit Core Nine Ruins, they were utterly defeated.

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