"Hai."

Upon hearing this, Asakawa Kaori nodded. It's rare for ordinary people to live past a hundred, but Celestial Ninjas, with their immense strength, are already capable of controlling their bodies.

Most of the time, they are in seclusion. Their blood circulation and heart rate are two to three times slower than ordinary people, so their lifespans are much longer.

For instance, the senior Taiyi before us is already 120 years old, yet he looks only about sixty.

"However, the ninjas of the Great Japanese Empire, and the Ancient Martial Artists of Huaxia, all these people will head to that sea area.

And now, there are quite a few warships stationed in that sea area, surely it won't escape surveillance.

By then, it will inevitably involve the forces of various countries entering, and some hidden experts in the world will also find out."

Asakawa Taiyi's gaze was deep as he looked towards the East.

"This time, the contention for Penglai Immortal Island is destined to be a world-class melee of the strong."

Asakawa Taiyi said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Asakawa Kaori's gaze sharpened. Though the Celestial Ninjas are incredibly powerful, there are still forces in this world on an equal level with them, such as Huaxia's Celestial Spirit Realm experts, so entering Penglai Immortal Island comes with opportunities, as well as dangers.

"Alright, Kaori, there's no time to lose. We must immediately head to Huaxia Jiangnan City. Currently, the space near the Secret Realm's entrance is still unstable, however, the Huaxia people must know more about it than we do. Once they set out, we will also head to that sea area immediately."

Asakawa Taiyi's eyes flashed sharply.

"Hai, Senior Taiyi."

Asakawa Kaori nodded solemnly.

Yunshui City.

Within a Japanese-style villa.

This is a property belonging to the Munemasa Clan.

Inside the villa.

Munemasa Mutai respectfully placed a long, wide, thick redwood box on a low table in front of an elderly man in black.

The elderly man in black was small and thin, with a slightly sunken nose, unremarkable in appearance, but with his eyes quietly shining, just sitting there exuded an invisible Sword Intent.

"Black Dragon Senior, I've exchanged our Munemasa Clan's most treasured possession from the hands of the Aoki Clan."

Munemasa Mutai said with respect.

The lean, elderly man in black before him was the Munemasa Clan's Celestial Ninja, Munemasa Black Dragon.

Upon hearing Munemasa Mutai's words, Munemasa Black Dragon's eyes were fixated on that redwood box, his eyes shooting out beams of excitement.

Snap.

Munemasa Black Dragon extended his calloused hands and opened the redwood box.

A surge of Blood Evil Qi first emerged, making one's heart chill inexplicably.

Inside the redwood box lay a three-foot-long samurai saber, its scabbard a mix of black and gold.

The hilt was long and narrow, dark red in color, with several Ghost Talismans inscribed on it, which stood for "Munemasa" in Japanese.

Munemasa Black Dragon's eyes flashed with a radiant excitement, and then, he lifted the saber from the box with both hands.

Clang~!

Munemasa Black Dragon's calloused hand slowly gripped the hilt, unsheathing the sword.

As the blade was drawn, a chilling blade light appeared.

The cold light made Munemasa Mutai's eyes squint momentarily before he opened them again to look.

On the blade, there was a dark red snake-shaped rune, the snake having eight heads and eight huge tails, each engraved vividly.

The moment the blade was unsheathed, the red eyes of the snake's eight heads all lit up as if coming to life, transmitting a powerful aura of bloodlust from the blade.

"Eight-Headed Giant Serpent."

Looking at the serpent with eight heads, Munemasa Mutai couldn't help but speak.

"It's the Village Demon Saber, our clan's most treasured asset, the Village Demon Saber!"

Munemasa Black Dragon examined the Treasure Saber in his hand, his eyes glinting with excitement, his old face unable to hide his thrill.

"After disappearing mid-Bakufu era, it's been over two hundred years, and now the Village Demon Saber has finally returned to our Munemasa Clan!"

Munemasa Black Dragon's hoarse voice was full of excitement.

"Indeed."

Munemasa Mutai nodded, his eyes also filled with excitement, then something crossed his mind, and a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes.

"However, it's unexpected that the first to see the light of day of our Munemasa Clan's treasure would be a Chinese person, that Xu Xinghan who didn't know any better, knowing our long-standing rift with the Aoki Clan."

"Yet exchanged the blade with the Aoki Clan for a large amount of precious items, many of which are cherished cultural relics left in Japan from Huaxia."

"As a result, we had no choice but to exchange our equally unsurpassed Celestial Cloud Sword from the Aoki Clan to retrieve our clan's most treasured Village Demon Saber."

Munemasa Mutai's voice carried an undertone of somberness.

The Celestial Cloud Sword, legendary for being wielded by Sukunahiko to slay the Eight-Headed Giant Serpent, is a first-class famous sword throughout Japanese history.

Its influence and reputation surpass even that of the Village Demon Saber, for while the Village Demon Saber is reputed in Japan as the "Evil Sword" and "Demon Sword," regarded as the "Unlucky Sword," it is not well-liked.

On the other hand, the Celestial Cloud Sword, also known as the Grass Cutting Sword, is lauded as one of Japan's Divine Artifacts, famed for slaying the Eight-Headed Giant Serpent.

"Hmph, those despicable Chinese."

Hearing Munemasa Mutai's words, a cold gleam flashed in Munemasa Black Dragon's eyes.

This time, coming to Huaxia was not only to deal with Feipu Manor but also to retrieve the Munemasa Clan's most treasured Village Demon Saber.

However, that Chinese person had already exchanged the Village Demon Saber with the Aoki Clan early on.

"Among the four major Ninja Clans, my Munemasa Clan specializes in Swordsmanship, the Asakawa Clan excels in Ninja Art and Spirit Summoning Skill.

The Chizuru Clan specializes in Illusion Technique and Pupil Technique, while the Aoki Clan excels at Body Techniques, and their Celestial Ninja, Aoki Hoshino, apart from Body Techniques, is also adept at Sword Dao.

This time, the Celestial Cloud Sword in Aoki Hoshino's hands gives him a powerful edge."

Munemasa Black Dragon's hoarse voice was cold and sinister.

"Black Dragon Senior, regardless of what happens, that Chinese person must die!"

Munemasa Mutai snarled through gritted teeth.

"Indeed he must, but now is not the time for that, the Penglai Secret Realm has already appeared, and the Chizuru Clan as well as the Asakawa Clan have already set off, haven't they?"

Munemasa Black Dragon flashed with a cold killing intent, said solemnly.

"Yes, Black Dragon Senior, the Chizuru Clan and the Asakawa Clan have already set off, the Aoki Clan should be soon as well."

Munemasa Mutai replied.

"We shall also embark. In the Penglai Secret Realm, there are many rare Spirit Fruits, and judging by the scale of this Secret Realm, it will remain open for a long time, an opportunity that must not be missed!"

Munemasa Black Dragon's eyes flickered with a determined light, firmly said.

Thus, the originally gathered clans in Yunshui City - the Chizuru Clan, Asakawa Clan, Munemasa Clan, and others - successively headed towards Jiangnan, ready to set sail.

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