Borrowing a sword

Chapter 211 Unworthy to Make Me Draw My Sword
Chu Huaixu looked at the three of them and asked, "Um, seniors, what is the Eastern Continent Token?"

He had some understanding, but not a comprehensive one.

Chu Yinyin jumped out at this moment and shouted, "I'll answer! I'll answer!"

Qin Xuanxiao watched from the side, a hint of envy in his eyes.

This represents the highest honor and award for an entire continent!

Chu Yinyin explained to Chu Huaixu, "The Eastern Continent is controlled by our four major sects. If someone makes an unparalleled contribution to the Eastern Continent, they will be granted the [Eastern Continent Token]."

"You can think of it this way: whoever possesses this token is a great hero of our Eastern Continent!"

"Others who see this will surely be in awe!"

"Of course, it's not just about honor."

"The person who holds the [Eastern Continent Token] can have the four major sects and the royal family of the Mirror Kingdom do something for them without violating morality."

“Anything!” Chu Yinyin emphasized again.

“In fact, the entire Eastern Continent owes you a huge favor!” she said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Huaixu immediately realized just how valuable this thing was!

In the Eastern Continent, the four major sects are above the royal family, and the so-called royal family of the Mirror Kingdom is just an afterthought.

This is tantamount to the four major sects making a promise together!
He glanced down at his belt and realized he couldn't fit it anymore.

There was another body-refining jade pendant, another storage token, and another Xuanhuang leader token.

In a few days, there will be another Eastern Continent Token!

Jiang Zhi looked at them and nodded in satisfaction.

Then he said, "If there's nothing else, I'll take Chu Huaixu back to the sect first."

Mei Chuxue glanced at the young man in black robes, then looked at Jiang Zhi in white robes and asked, "Senior Jiang, why don't we escort Chu Huaixu together for a while?"

After he finished speaking, everyone's eyes were focused on the [Fragment of the Primordial Origin] in Chu Huaixu's palm.

Jiang Zhi replied calmly, "No need."

“Since I’ve come in person, and according to the rules, Cheng Yuyan can’t make a move, then even if everyone else comes together, the result will be the same.”

Upon hearing this, everyone agreed that it made sense.

If Cheng Yuyan doesn't come, Jiang Zhi alone is enough.

If Cheng Yuyan breaks the rules and comes, then adding the three of them would be meaningless and wouldn't change the outcome.

Chu Huaixu listened from the side and noticed the name—Cheng Yuyan.

He had heard of this name before when he played "Borrowing Swords". This person was known as "the number one rogue cultivator in the world"!
He belongs to no faction, was born in the Western Continent, yet is active in the Eastern Continent.

His exact strength is unknown, but it is estimated that he is at least at the eighth level of cultivation, otherwise he would not be worthy of such a title!

"Is something going on here?" Chu Huaixu wondered.

At this moment, Jiang Zhi waved his hand, lifting Chu Huaixu into the air.

Chu Yinyin immediately took to the air and quickly followed.

Seeing the young man's confused expression, the junior grandmaster patiently explained:
"You may not know this, but the matter of the Origin Spirit Realm can only be known by those who have reached the seventh level of cultivation. However, they must swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao that they will not reveal it to anyone."

After saying that, he glanced at Chu Yinyin, who was only at the peak of the sixth realm, and said, "She is an exception."

The old woman immediately flew into a rage, saying, "Junior Uncle, what do you mean! How is this an exception! The elders of the four major sects are entitled to know about this matter!"

Jiang Zhi said calmly, "If it were before, with your cultivation level, would you be worthy of being an elder of my Daoist sect?"

"Then this isn't...this isn't..." Chu Yinyin didn't continue.

The current situation in Taoism is that the older generation of the Junzi Temple died young, and almost the entire sect was wiped out.

These people died too young, before they could even take on all their disciples, resulting in a decline in the number of disciples in Chu Yinyin's generation at the Junzi Temple.

Before Xiang Yan and others grew up, among the four major sects, the Daoist sect, which had suffered heavy losses, had been in a weak position for a long time.

If it weren't for the fact that there was a junior uncle who was only at the ninth realm at the time, they probably wouldn't have any of the prestige of the four major sects.

As Jiang Zhi listened to Chu Yinyin's words, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes, clearly indicating that he didn't want to discuss this topic either.

He continued to explain to Chu Huaixu, "This Cheng Yuyan is known as the number one rogue cultivator in the world."

"His cultivation has actually reached the early stage of the ninth realm." He never fails to shock people.

Chu Huaixu's face immediately showed a look of astonishment: "The Ninth Realm? Then wouldn't he be..."

He glanced down at the fragment of origin in his hand.

For some unknown reason, Jiang Zhi told him not to put it into the storage token.

“Yes, he refined a fragment of the Origin.” Jiang Zhi picked up where he left off and told him the truth.

The three continued flying towards the Daoist sect. The junior grandmaster continued, "The Eastern and Western Continents Grand Competition has been held for so many sessions. Do you think that the champion of each session must be someone from one of the four major sects, or someone from the Moon Kingdom's royal family or a monastery?"

"Not really."

"Although this is a common phenomenon, there are occasional exceptions."

"For example, some top-tier sects have also gained an unparalleled genius."

"But Cheng Yuyan is special; he is a rogue cultivator without any sect or school."

"Perhaps he was exceptionally talented, perhaps he had some great fortune, or perhaps he had a great opportunity. In any case, in a grand competition between the Eastern and Western Continents of the Third Realm decades ago, he became the champion of the Xuanhuang realm!" "A rogue cultivator winning the championship is a rare occurrence in a thousand years."

"After entering the second level of the Origin Spirit Realm, Cheng Yuyan also successfully killed the Foundation Establishment cultivator from Kunlun Cave Heaven."

“According to the rules, that fragment of the Primordial Origin should belong to him.”

"The four major sects and the royal family of the Moon Kingdom have all offered exorbitant prices, but he has not offered to sell."

"In the end, it was our Taoist sect that protected it, and it successfully refined the power of origin within our Taoist sect."

"Unfortunately, he ultimately refused to join my sect, nor did he join any other faction."

"So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. The last time I saw him, he had already entered the ninth realm."

Chu Huaixu never expected that this number one rogue cultivator in the world would be so powerful.

But it makes sense. If someone is truly gifted and has had great opportunities, then refining the power of origin would be like adding wings to a tiger, paving a smooth road ahead.

Such achievements are to be expected.

"However, independent cultivators are different from disciples like us who have the protection of a sect. Their growth will probably not be easy," Chu Huaixu thought to himself.

However, precisely because of this, a tradition has always existed in the Xuanhuang Realm: a rogue cultivator with a low cultivation level is likely to be weaker than a cultivator from a major sect of the same level. But a rogue cultivator with a high cultivation level is very likely to be stronger than a cultivator from a major sect!

Otherwise, we wouldn't be where we are today!

Jiang Zhi looked at Chu Huaixu and continued, "When Cheng Yuyan reached the Great Perfection of the Eighth Realm, he was already known as the number one rogue cultivator in the world."

"That's right, all the high-level rogue cultivators in the entire Xuanhuang Realm revolve around him."

"They formed a relatively loose organization, unlike a sect, but their core beliefs and core interests were aligned."

"These people also want to find a way out for the Xuanhuang Realm and resist the great calamity of heaven and earth."

"But these seventh and eighth realm cultivators all want to get their hands on the fragments of the Xuanhuang Origin."

"In fact, the later levels of the Origin Spirit Realm have always been managed by the four major sects of the Eastern Continent, the royal family of the Moon Kingdom, and the monastery."

"Have you noticed that there is only one East-West Continent Grand Competition between the First and Third Realms in this world?"

"But there is no fifth or seventh realm."

"Because the candidates are all chosen from within these six factions."

"Many people believe that we have made a lot of sacrifices over a long period of time, and those sacrifices were all core strongmen. Therefore, we should also receive corresponding benefits."

Chu Huaixu understood; it meant that the powerful cultivators from these six forces had monopolized the [Fragments of the Profound Origin] in the subsequent layers.

Jiang Zhi explained, "The reason for this is that initially, only these six major powers knew about the great calamity of heaven and earth."

"But as bloodshed and sacrifice continued, it gradually evolved into a tradition, becoming an unwritten rule."

Chu Huaixu was not surprised by this, because it was in line with a certain aspect of human nature.

He was in the Taoist sect and felt that the current generation of Taoist leaders had a very broad vision.

But throughout this long period of time, has every member of the management team of the Taoist sect had such a great spirit of dedication?
What about the unruly Sword Sect?
What about the Spring and Autumn Mountain, which is full of bizarre creatures?

What about Luo Tiangu, who was so passionate about research?
Over such a long period of time, so many generations of high-ranking officials have emerged, each with a broad vision, and each only knows how to contribute without seeking personal gain—that would be absurd! That would be far too idealistic!
It's normal for such an unwritten rule to emerge.

Chu Huaixu had always believed that when faced with an apocalyptic crisis, humanity could only achieve a general consensus and unity. However, in many areas, conflicts of interest and backstabbing were still inevitable.

Moreover, this is a long-standing practice, not something decided by Jiang Zhi and others.

Junior Grandmaster Uncle continued, "However, now, almost all the high-level rogue cultivators in the entire Xuanhuang Realm, led by Cheng Yanqiu, have banded together. They originally intended to become the seventh major force in this unwritten rule."

"They call their loosely organized group—'Wrong Path'!"

"A life gone astray!"

“The people inside are at least at the seventh realm, and each of them is at a higher realm than Chu Yinyin.”

"Of course, their proposal naturally encountered resistance."

"The current situation is that the four major sects and the Moon Kingdom both have their own confidence and pride."

"You think you're capable! You think you deserve a share! Then come and rob us every time the Origin Spirit Realm ends!"

"If you can grab it, that's your skill. If you can't, then you should honestly return it."

As soon as Jiang Zhi finished speaking, six figures appeared in the sea of ​​clouds.

Someone shouted, "Senior Jiang is absolutely right!"

"Therefore, the six of us decided to give it a try."

"Today, we have come to meet you, the former 'Four Divine Swords'!"

A mocking smile appeared on Jiang Zhi's face.

"【Wrong Path】Only six of you came this time?"

“Yes,” the man in the lead replied.

The junior Taoist master, dressed in a white robe, wore an even more mocking expression and spoke:

"In that case, I promise you, I can do without a sword."

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