Master of the Xuanyin Sect of Mount Shu

Chapter 60 Uproar at Mount Wutai

Guan Minghui questioned him repeatedly and confirmed that the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor was indeed unwilling to return the bottle. He then immediately released the green rope and stabbed the other party in the throat with his sword.

With my fiery temper, how could I tolerate being bullied by a bunch of scheming scoundrels?

If the other party wants to follow the right path, no problem; if they want to break with evil spirits, or even break with themselves, that's fine too.

It's unacceptable to so hypocritically renege on one's treasure!
As the saying goes, no one has a good tongue when it comes to cursing, and no one has a good hand when it comes to beating. Since we've started, we won't hold back anymore.

His attack was aimed at decapitating the opponent. If he could sever the head with one sword, and the nascent soul of the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor would fly out, he would have a chance to use the Xuan Yin Gathering Beast Banner to capture it before the others could react!

This was completely unexpected by everyone.

In everyone's eyes, his demonic corpse was nothing more than a fish on a chopping board, a lamb to the slaughter. The entire Wutai Sect was present, along with experts from the Kunlun, Wudang, Huashan, and Kongtong sects.

Whether or not to kill him today is entirely up to the Grandmaster Taiyi Hunyuan.

How dare this demonic corpse suddenly release a flying sword to kill the Hunyuan Ancestor, who had the highest cultivation and magical power in the arena, had just won the sword duel, and had cut off one of the arms of the Emei Sect's Qiankun Zhengqi Miaoyi Zhenren?

Little did they know that although Guan Minghui estimated that he could not defeat the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor, he would not be crushed by him. With this sudden attack, he had at least a 30% chance of success.

Besides, even if he can't beat him, he can still run away. Not to mention the various escape spells passed down from the Heavenly Lust Cult Master, he also has Li Jingxu's Two Realms Token, which is an excellent treasure for getting out of trouble.

Through later research and practice, he learned that no matter what space he was in, whether trapped by an array or a magic weapon, he could escape as long as he activated it.

The "Two Realms Token" is like holding a token, allowing you to go wherever you want; it's no exaggeration to say it's a well-deserved reputation.

Today, the old dog Hunyuan has decided to cut ties with me. He won't shamelessly cling to his treasure. Since we're already enemies, not friends, if I don't make a scene and just swallow my anger and leave, I won't be able to enter a meditative state during my future cultivation!
He suddenly launched an attack, his Green Chain Sword moving faster than lightning, and in an instant it shot towards the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor!

However, the surface of the Qing Suo Sword was soon covered with a thin layer of colorful smoke, which was the Taiyi Five Smoke Silk, the treasure of the Wutai Sect.

When this treasure was released, it was just a thin layer of five-colored mist. However, it had already been refined by the Primordial Ancestor to be able to gather and disperse at will, and it blocked the way in front of him with the slightest thought.

Although the Green Chain Sword was sharp, it failed to pierce through him this time. It continued to penetrate deeper until it was more than a foot away from the throat of the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor, where it finally ran out of steam.

The Xuan Yin Divine Thunder released by Guan Minghui worked miraculously, blasting the Wutai Sect disciples into a chaotic mess.

Those with high magical power, such as Lin Yuan, Qian Xiao, and the Banana Robe Taoist, used their magical treasures and flying swords to protect themselves and retreat, while those with shallow cultivation could not withstand it.

The Xuan Yin Divine Thunder is a type of Yin Thunder. Although the explosion is not loud, its power is considerable. The two sides were too close, and no one expected him to make a move in this way. On the spot, he blasted the five disciples and grand-disciples of the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor to pieces.

There were also more than a dozen people with broken hands and feet, screaming in agony. Two of Venerable Maha's disciples, who had just entered the sect a few years ago, were also killed in the explosion!

Guan Minghui failed to kill Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor with his sword. Before the opponent could counterattack, he immediately pulled back with his sword and flew backward into the air. He then slashed the Qing Suo sword to the right, and with a flick of the green light, he cut the three people into six pieces!
From the moment Guan Minghui drew his sword and unleashed thunder to the moment he sheathed his sword and retreated, less than a second had passed.

He was worried that the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor would use the Taiyi Five Smoke Net to trap him inside. The five-colored smoke and mist could change at will, but overall it presented a semi-enclosed shape covering the top of Zhongtai Mountain, with the south side facing the mountain gate being open.

If the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor were to send down the five-colored mist from the south, it would completely cover the top of the entire mountain.

In that case, he would have to use the Mysterious Heavenly Shifting Technique to split rocks and open mountains to go down from below, and then dive into the earth's core along the mountain range.

If that doesn't work, just take hostages on the spot. In that case, blood will inevitably be stained and there will be a massacre.

He swayed, splitting into three wisps of black smoke, which shot towards the dense crowd. It was a feint, and his true form instantly escaped the range of the five-colored smoke.

By the time the Wutai Sect members reacted, he had already flown into the air, releasing the Xuan Yin Divine Curtain, which transformed into a black mass about an acre in size to protect himself.

He admitted that he was no match for the Taiyi Hunyuan Ancestor in a one-on-one fight, and that his cultivation level was even lower than that of his disciples, but he was not afraid of them, as Lu Rongbo's cultivation level was also higher than his...

The battles in Shushan are not simply about comparing strength on paper; they also depend on actual combat. Besides, even if we compare strength on paper, I don't have any weaknesses right now.

The disciples of the Wutai Sect shouted and cursed, each releasing their flying swords to attack from the sky. Guan Minghui frantically poured his true energy into the Qing Suo Sword, man and sword working together, both bursting with killing intent, and thrust forward in an instant, meeting Lin Yuan's yellow sword light, cutting it in two with a single strike.

Then, a burst of blue lightning flashed as Guan Minghui unleashed the ultimate move from the Xuan Yin Sword Technique. In an instant, the Qing Suo Sword stabbed nine times, all of which struck Lin Yuan's second red flying sword, breaking it in two!
Lin Yuan has refined three flying swords in the years since he entered the Dao. The yellow flying sword is of the worst quality and has only been refined for 60 years. The red flying sword is better and has been refined for 30 years. The last one, the purple flying sword, is the most powerful and has been refined for 60 years!
His heart was bleeding as two of his weapons were destroyed in the very first exchange.

Lin Yuan unleashed his true energy, urging the last purple sword light to engage in a fierce battle with Qing Suo.

In addition, the Banana Leaf Taoist released the Five-Colored Banana Leaf Sword, He Zhang released 108 Red Spider Swords, Jiang Sangu released the Three Owl Swords, and Qian Xiao released the Sun and Moon Twin Rainbow Swords...

The Wutai Sect is the only sect that can rival the Emei Sect in flying swords, and its disciples each have unique skills in flying swords.

Although these flying swords were not as good as Qing Suo, they were enhanced by their master's powerful magic, making it difficult for Guan Minghui to cut them off again.

The Xuan Yin Sword Technique is not as powerful as the Wu Tai Sword Technique. In a one-on-one fight with flying swords, with fewer people against more, even the Qing Suo Sword would quickly fall into a disadvantageous position.

He used the Profound Yin Sword Technique only two or three times before rapidly retreating. Numerous Wutai disciples cursed angrily and swarmed after him, their various sword lights shooting out one after another, colliding with the Green Chain Sword and exploding into colorful sparks, like clusters of fireworks flying downwards.

While fighting them with swords, Guan Minghui used his left hand to form a hand seal to summon the Xuan Yin Gathering Beast Banner located in the Western Mountains.

The Xuan Yin Grand Array on the western mountaintop instantly disintegrated, and the eighty-one divine banners departed one after another, flying in a line to reunite with their master.

Unfortunately, Hua Yaosong's Nascent Soul refining was interrupted, and he will have to find another safe place to start over, which will take another thousand days.

However, Ku Tie's banner has already been forged, and the power of the entire formation has increased!
Guan Minghui summoned the Xuan Yin Gathering Beast Banner to his side and shouted sharply. The eighty-one banners instantly unfolded, each banner covering a black demon about an acre in size. The eighty-one black demons formed a circle, surrounding all the Wutai Sect disciples who were chasing him.

Then he unfolded the Profound Yin Divine Curtain, which bloomed from the inside, like spilled ink, thick and black, overflowing like a surging tide.

The eighty-one black demons outside converged inwards, instantly reforming into a profound Yin Soul Refining Array, forming a large black cloud in the sky. Within it, wild beasts roared, Yin demons howled, and people cursed and wailed...

The great formation was completed, and dark clouds surged, causing even the sunlight to dim. The surrounding area was gloomy and the cold wind howled. The entire peak of Emerald Rock presented a scene of the end of the world!

This series of smooth and fluid actions dazzled the people on the summit: Wasn't he supposed to have been killed by the Seven Swords of the Long-Browed Immortal and suppressed under the Mangcang Mountain for decades?
Even if he were to be resurrected, his nascent soul would surely be destroyed and his cultivation level reduced, leaving him only able to eke out a living. Since he only recently broke through the restrictions and escaped, how could he be so powerful?

Some young people looked up, mesmerized: Is this the Master of Xuan Yin Sect?
Several female immortals from the Huashan Sect, seeing that the demon corpse was both handsome and powerful, were captivated and secretly blamed Shi Nanxi:

If he hadn't caused this commotion, this Senior Gu would still be a guest at Mount Wutai. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we went to meet him tonight?

Even the Grandmaster of Taiyi Hunyuan did not expect that this demon corpse would be so powerful. The Xuan Yin Gathering Beast Technique was indeed worthy of its reputation. In the blink of an eye, it killed so many disciples and followers. In the end, it even wanted to take over all of its own disciples.
Since things have come to this point, there's no way to resolve this peacefully. The only option is for him to personally capture the person, and then decide whether to kill or release them, suppress them or send them to be reincarnated.

The key is to avoid becoming a laughingstock among the sword immortals of various factions!
Just as he was about to make a move, the Venerable Mahakasyapa Sikong Zhan, who was already furious beside him, said in a deep voice, "No need for your senior brother to take action, watch me slay this demon!"

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　　Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

　　The protagonist I originally designed was different from those in the past; he wasn't the kind of character who always acted like a detached, aloof sage. Although he was cunning, he didn't use it often, and he wasn't the kind of person who was high and mighty and had complete control. I wanted the protagonist to "live more like a human being," someone who could be relaxed and happy.

　　As for the Wutai faction taking the righteous path, that's something I've considered a bit too much. A change in policy, the resulting internal and external support and opposition, leading to divisions and hidden dangers, struggles and transformations… it's a highly political issue, and I realize I'm not capable of writing it all in a few chapters.

　　The Wutai Sect follows the righteous path, and Lu Rongbo's friendship with the Ziyun Palace is a kind of "rebellion against the Heavenly Gang" based on the original work. There will be many more such stories later. This book focuses on "rebellion against the Heavenly Gang".

　　Of course, this was just my initial idea, and it didn't achieve the desired effect, which is probably related to the update schedule. I'll try to improve and adjust it in the future.

　　Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

　　Also: the characters in the book can be deceiving, and their perceptions and estimations may be inaccurate.

　　
　
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