Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 246 Soul Void Child: Everyone, this matter is not over yet! Join me in welcoming…

Above the ancient realm, the clouds continued to churn, and the faint imperial might emanating from the Sword Emperor's jade slip still lingered in the air.

Gu Yuan put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and focused his gaze on the crack in the spatial barrier that stretched across the sky.

Those were cracks caused by the Sword Emperor's remaining power, tearing the sky apart, shaking the earth, and causing chaotic void currents to surge wildly... a scene of utter devastation.

"This is the power of a Dou Di, truly captivating..."

Gu Yuan shook his head; no matter how earth-shattering the power, it was no longer relevant to him.

With a wave of his hand, a rich, pale golden holy power surged toward the sky like a tide.

The terrifying holy power transformed into an invisible hand, instantly calming the raging void turbulence, forcibly pulling and merging the shattered fragments of space.

A moment later, the spatial barrier of the ancient realm returned to normal, and the spatial rift that stretched across the sky healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if the previous chaos had never happened.

After doing all this, Gu Yuan looked at the clan leaders of various clans, as well as the Dan Tower Ancestor and other powerful figures from the continent, and said coldly, "Everyone, the coming-of-age ceremony of the Ancient Clan has ended, and you should all leave now."

"No need for you to tell me, even if you beg us to stay in this godforsaken place, I won't linger."

The old patriarch of the Pill Tower spoke calmly. He flipped his palm, and a magnificent Xuanhuang Pagoda appeared in his palm, its body shimmering with a warm light.

As he infused his battle qi, the Linglong Pagoda rapidly expanded, releasing a gentle suction force from its opening, drawing all the members of the Xiao Clan in the plaza into the pagoda.

"Let's go."

Danta Patriarch nodded to Huoyun Patriarch, Huazong Erxian, and others beside him.

"Yes."

The saints of the Central Continent Alliance nodded and left together. The powerful figures from the mainland who had come to watch the spectacle quickly followed, fearing that being a step too late would incur the wrath of the ancient clans.

"Humph!"

Gu Yuan coldly glanced at the departing figure of the Pill Tower Ancestor, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. If he wasn't worried that Xiao Jibai would use this as an excuse to cause trouble, he would definitely teach this old man a lesson!
"In that case, let's leave too."

On the high platform, Lei Ying looked exhausted.

He lost interest in obtaining the Sword Emperor's inheritance, and coupled with the fact that he had just been tricked by Xiao Jibai, he was in a really bad mood.

However, at least there is one sword technique to learn. Although this will cause a vicious cycle of internal strife within the Imperial Clan, at least there will be a means to contend with the Ancient Soul Clan in the future...

That's some consolation.

"and many more."

Just then, Hun Xuzi, who had been silent and invisible, quietly stood up.

He was slender, and his black robe swayed gently in the breeze. Unlike the ugly expressions of the others, Hun Xuzi always had a faint, sinister smile on his face.

Hun Xuzi slowly raised his hand from his side, holding a crystal-clear token in his palm. Black mist flashed across the token, as if a message was being conveyed.

"Hun Xuzi? Your Soul Clan also has something to say?"

Yan Jin has a fiery temper and is impatient to speak.

Whether in terms of cultivation level or status, this effeminate guy has no right to be on equal footing with them. How dare he stand up and speak now?

"Everyone, please be patient."

Hun Xuzi smiled slightly, leaped up, and landed lightly in the center of the square, turning around to face the high platform of the six clans.

"Although the ancient clan's coming-of-age ceremony has concluded, today's events are not yet over..."

Please wait here patiently for a moment, as this is to give my Soul Clan some face. A great figure from my clan will be arriving soon.

If that person arrives and sees someone leaving early, and gets upset, thus damaging the harmony between the various tribes, that would be terrible, hehe..."

"Should we all wait for him?"

Yao Dan chuckled sarcastically and said, "Who in the Soul Clan has such influence? Unless he is..."

Halfway through her sentence, Yao Dan abruptly stopped, her expression instantly replaced by shock.

Gu Yuan frowned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and said, "Isn't he still recovering from his injuries?"

If that guy comes, the ancient realm will probably be thrown into an even bigger storm.

Hun Xuzi smiled and said, "After such a major event, even the most serious injuries should have healed by now."

…………

At this moment, the streets of the ancient holy city were bustling with people.

Sword Master and Tang Ying mingled in the dense mass of retreating troops, slowly walking out of the city with the crowd.

As he approached the city gate, the Sword Master suddenly stopped.

Tang Ying looked puzzled, took Sword Venerable's hand, and asked, "Teacher, what's wrong?"

The Sword Venerable said hoarsely, "Tang Ying, you should leave on your own. Your master will stay in this ancient holy city."

Tang Ying's eyes widened, and he said, "Teacher, are you crazy? This is the territory of the ancient clan!"

"The ancient clan has recently undergone a major upheaval, and the Manchu people are extremely restless. If you, an outsider, stay here and are used as a tool for their venting of anger, it would be very dangerous!" "My mind is made up!"

Sword Venerable gently shook off Tang Ying's support, slowly closed his old eyes, and said, "This time, Xiao Jibai has made the ancient imperial clan lose face, and they will never let it go so easily."

I have a feeling this isn't over yet. Since Xiao Jibai came out of the Heavenly Tomb, the ancient clans will definitely make another move…”

As soon as he finished speaking, the Sword Master opened his eyes and murmured, "I'm truly unwilling to accept that I didn't see the final outcome..."

"Ok."

Tang Ying sighed, then said, "Then I will wait with you in the Ancient Holy City."

"no!"

The Sword Master suddenly looked up and shouted, "You cannot stay!"

"why?"

Tang Ying's voice deepened as he said, "This disciple was born into a poor family."

When he was young, a mountain bandit fire burned the entire village to the ground, leaving no one alive. He was lucky enough to escape, but he became a helpless orphan.

It was you who happened to be traveling and took pity on me, so you brought me back to the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion. You not only taught me swordsmanship, but also kept an eye on the movements of that band of mountain bandits for me.

When I had just achieved some mastery of swordsmanship, it was you who personally guided me, enabling me to slay my old enemy and settle the deep-seated hatred in my heart.

Thus, although I do not possess Xiao Jibai's extraordinary talent in swordsmanship, I have, under your careful guidance, cultivated a clear and discerning sword heart.

Now, how could I possibly abandon you?

"Silly child, I'm letting you go not to save your life, but because I have an important mission to entrust to you!"

Sword Venerable raised his head and looked up at the ancient realm floating above him.

The outline of the ancient realm was faintly visible in the clouds, exuding a sense of oppressive superiority. He slowly spoke: "Compared to external threats, internal malignancies are more terrifying!"
Since ancient times, the beastmen have gradually declined, but the human race has never had an easy time.

The root of all this lies with those self-proclaimed imperial clansmen!

"The Sword Technique - Star Annihilation is a gift from Heaven!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Sword Venerable looked at Tang Ying and said, "The Ancestor of the Pill Tower has a compassionate heart, and the Central Continent Alliance protects all directions. They are truly great!"

But look at them! Of all the saints in the Central Continent Alliance, how many can actually wield a sword? And how many can teach swordsmanship?

"This……"

Tang Ying hesitated for a long time, but couldn't come up with a single answer.

“The Arctic Wolf Saint, the two elders of Pineberry, and the Tang Saint Maple Leaf are all unparalleled saints; Master Ling of the East Sea, the Crow King of the Cold Pool, and the Buddha of No Thought also have supreme merits!”
But look at these people, where is there a single swordsman who is a saint?!

No! Absolutely not!
The most ridiculous thing is that, apart from Xiao Jibai, the strongest swordsman on the continent is actually the ancient clan's supreme elder, the Ancient Sword Elder!

The Sword Venerable looked desolate, but then changed the subject: "But it is precisely because of this that we have a reason to exist!"

Our Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion has a 500-year heritage. No one knows better than us how to teach people to use swords, how to test their sword aptitude, and how to awaken a child's innate sword spirit!

"To spread the Way throughout the world, to pass on the sword across the continent—this is the mission I entrust to you!"

The Sword Venerable's voice was resounding: "From now on, the Myriad Swords Pavilion will no longer be called the Myriad Swords Pavilion, but will be renamed the Sword Emperor Pavilion!"

The Sword Emperor Pavilion, which honors Xiao Jibai, the successor of the Sword Emperor, as its founder, no longer establishes a pavilion in the Central Plains, but travels around to teach the way of the sword throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent!

Especially "Sword Technique - Star Annihilation"!
"Let this sword technique spread throughout the continent, forming an inextinguishable flame, so that the human race will never again fear the imperial race!"

"what!"

Tang Ying exclaimed in surprise, "Respect Xiao Jibai as our patriarch?"

Teacher, you've become like this all because of Xiao Jibai!

"What do petty grudges matter when it comes to the greater good of humanity?"

Sword Master's expression was solemn. He patted Tang Ying's shoulder with his aged hand and said, "Go, you are the last sword I will strike!"
If you don't go, it means you don't recognize me as your teacher.

I don't want disobedient apprentices!

Tang Ying, tears streaming down his face, nodded emphatically and said, "Yes, teacher! I'm going!"

"Go!"

Tang Ying turned around abruptly.

"Xiao Jibai, in this way, I can finally say I have lived up to my title..."

Sword Master watched Tang Ying's departing figure, a hint of melancholy and relief flashing in his eyes.

In a daze, he saw a figure moving against the flow of people, brushing past Tang Ying, getting closer and closer to the spatial gate leading to the ancient world.

The Sword Venerable chuckled and said, "I must have lost my mind. At this critical juncture, who would go to the Ancient Realm?"

His gaze lingered on the figure for a moment, then his pupils suddenly contracted!
"he is?!"

(End of this chapter)