"Master, you’ve finally come out! If we were any later, that Supreme Treasure Sword might have been taken by someone else!" Li Shishi approached, her face full of urgency.
"What’s the rush! If that Supreme Treasure Sword were so easily obtained, it would have been taken long ago. How could it possibly still be here now." Chu Feng, who has lived for thousands of years, is as steady in mind as a rock in the river, immovable.
"Tell me the specifics!"
Chu Feng and Li Shishi walked side by side, a light fragrance wafting into his nose, which he found quite enjoyable. The fatigue from days of Alchemy had also been relieved.
"Among the sixteen True Disciples of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, only three have not gone. Protectors, Stewards, anyone with a bit of skill has already reported to the Sect and gone to the Sword Tomb to compete for the Treasure Sword."
"In addition to the experts of our Sect, many masters from outside have also gone. The Medicine God Sect, Rashamon Sect, and Golden Talisman Sect, these three Great Sects, have all sent a large number of masters. As for the smaller Sects, it goes without saying, they have almost emptied their nests in order to snatch the Treasure Sword. There are also several top families from the Northern Beixie Empire participating."
"The Shangguan family even had Ancestor Shangguan Yun himself take action! This is a Swordsman of Sword Saint Level with tremendous strength, who commands immense prestige in the Northern Beixie Empire. It is said that when Shangguan Yun visits the Imperial Palace, even the Great Emperor of Beixie needs to descend the Golden steps to welcome him."
Li Shishi knew of the enmity between Chu Feng and Shangguan Bei, so she highlighted Shangguan Yun’s involvement.
I never expected that even a Sword Saint would take action.
The ferocity of this struggle for the Supreme Treasure Sword far exceeds imagination.
"Since Shangguan Yun, a Sword Saint, has taken action, shouldn’t the Sword Saint Level experts of our Ten Thousand Sword Sect have also made a move?" asked Chu Feng.
"Four Respected Elders have gone! Moreover, among the True Disciples, the top three ranked all possess Sword Saint Level abilities."
The strength of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect is indeed terrifyingly powerful. With three Sword Saints among the True Disciples, and although the others haven’t advanced to Sword Saints, their power is definitely not to be underestimated.
It’s just unknown how many of those three Sword Saint Level True Disciples have actually gone?
But with four Respected Elders present, the rest of the forces must be trembling with fear!
"The Shangguan family, having learned that Shangguan Bei has received the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill inheritance and was recognized as the number one talent of the Sect, must be extremely elated. They’ve moved all out this time, even deploying the Ancestor Shangguan Yun without hesitation, to aid in seizing the Treasure Sword. Their likely aim is to clear the path for Shangguan Bei to acquire the Treasure Sword and then to help him advance to a True Disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect."
"Later, he could contend for the position of Sect Master. With Shangguan Bei’s exceptional talent, combined with the Supreme Treasure Sword, becoming Sect Master of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect is just a matter of time. By then, the Shangguan family will also have risen to prominence."
Li Shishi analyzed the Shangguan family’s motives.
For a super-family , they wouldn’t easily place such a heavy bet on one person. This time, by mobilizing the entire family’s power to assist Shangguan Bei in acquiring the sword, they are putting all their eggs in one basket.
All bets are placed on Shangguan Bei.
"Heh heh, Shangguan Bei really is something, even daring to deceive his own family! I guess he also wants more resources from the family!"
"But what’s fake can never be made real, and what’s real can never be faked. Clearly, he has not received the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill inheritance, yet he insists on impersonating. There will come a day when his ruse will fall apart. When that time comes, what awaits him will be complete ruin and a fall into an abyss!"
This time, with the Shangguan family going all out, Chu Feng has to be somewhat cautious.
The Rashamon Sect, Medicine God Sect, and Golden Talisman Sect, all major Sects in the Northern Territory, have strength that is hardly inferior to the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
Especially the Rashamon Sect, which has risen to prominence in recent years. With the Rashamon Swordsmanship, they have been invincible in all directions, threatening to surpass the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
They are in constant open and covert strife with the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, like fire and water.
This time, in the struggle for the Supreme Treasure Sword within the Sword Tomb, they might take the opportunity to deal a deadly blow to the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
Chu Feng is fortunate to be a small fry and not a true disciple; he likely won’t receive intense ’attention’ from the Rashamon Sect.
The sword techniques of the Rashamon Sect are notorious for their fierceness and venomous nature, serpent-like, with every move meant to kill.
Their actions are also extremely ruthless and merciless.
Compared to the Rashamon Sect, the Blood Sword Gang under Chu Feng’s control is simply a case of the insignificant facing the formidable. Though the Blood Sword Gang is also fierce and dreaded, it only intimidates ordinary commoners, at most engaging in extortion or burglary.
The Rashamon Sect, however, is different: they would easily annihilate an entire family or destroy a sect.
Almost no force dares to provoke them.
"The Golden Talisman Sect will also participate; I have some connections with them. But I just have dealings with Manager Qiu from the Jianyun Dynasty’s Golden Talisman Sect Store. I wonder if my token as a guest alchemist will be of any use?"
In his previous life, Chu Feng was in all his glory.
To him, the Golden Talisman Sect was just a minor power, nothing that caught his eye. Even the Sect Master of the Golden Talisman Sect was nothing more than an ant-like figure in his presence.
But times have changed.
Now in dire straits, the Golden Talisman Sect is an enormous presence for Chu Feng.
In terms of strength, the Golden Talisman Sect might be a bit weaker than the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, but not by much. Both belong to the top-tier powers of Dan State North Territory.
"Shishi, this Sword Tomb competition for the swords is extremely perilous, you shouldn’t participate! This is ten thousand taels of silver note, if something happens to me, give it to my second sister or senior brother. As for you, if you wish to stay with the Ten Thousand Sword Sect as a Sword Slave, seek out my fiancée, Han Xiaoying. Considering my sake, she will certainly take you in and look after you."
"If you don’t want to stay with the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, you can leave directly. I will write you a letter; my master and the others will certainly help you rid yourself of the Sword Slave status."
The words of Chu Feng sounded somewhat like a will.
Listening, Li Shishi’s nose tingled with sourness, yet her heart felt exceptionally warm.
This master sometimes scared her to the point her heart raced, leaving her utterly exasperated. He was also merciless and bloody towards his enemies. Yet, towards his own people, he was nothing but kind.
Always considering others before himself.
After becoming a Sword Slave of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, enjoying some benefits and treatment also meant losing one’s freedom. Even if their master dies, Sword Slaves must remain and serve the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
However, without their master’s care, they would definitely be bullied and their situation would be extremely miserable.
Chu Feng had arranged two very good escape routes for her, which naturally touched her deeply.
"Master..." Li Shishi’s eyes brimmed with moisture, and tears appeared as she dazedly gazed at Chu Feng. In that moment, she harbored a thought to serve Chu Feng as a servant for the rest of her life.
And to do so willingly.
"What’s this, gazing at me so infatuated, do you want to be my concubine?" I teased jokingly.
"Can’t you ever be serious? Just when I’m actually moved by you, you have to turn it into a joke!" Li Shishi’s pretty face flushed with embarrassment as she gave Chu Feng a white look, full of allure.
Chu Feng gulped hard and thought to himself, this Sword Slave of his is truly a peerless beauty!