Chapter 868: Chapter 868

On the way, Cao Man couldn’t help but ask. He was already prepared for a death battle, but Huaying’s sudden action was too domineering and powerful, directly expanding the Holy Domain and burning all the people of the Nine Swords Sect!

Moreover, Cao Man could feel that Huaying had not exerted her full strength!

"Huaying did it after getting my promise. She fulfilled it!"

Wang Yang explained simply, and his perception of Huaying changed at this moment. No wonder she could obtain the Celestial Dao Scripture among the heroes back then.

Huaying’s perspective indeed exceeds that of many people.

Today, Wang Yang owes Huaying a favor both emotionally and logically. Although Wang Yang could still break through without Huaying’s intervention, it would not be so easy.

Cao Man was somewhat bewildered. The territory of the Huaying Sect bordered the Nine Swords Sect, and today’s actions would inevitably lead to disciples of the Huaying Sect being hunted by the Nine Swords Sect.

"In Huaying’s view, it is worth it!"

Wang Yang smiled lightly without further explanation. The urgent task now was to reach the Youdu Mountain Range as soon as possible and pick the Two Realms Flower within the River Styx.

Otherwise, Lingyu might go berserk again, and there could be a life-threatening danger!

"Cao Man understands now!"

Upon hearing Wang Yang’s words, Cao Man suddenly realized that the Nine Swords Sect was already in a life-and-death feud with Wang Yang. When Huaying handed the Huaying Order to Wang Yang to gain friendship, she was already prepared to be an enemy of the Nine Swords Sect!

Today was just a catalyst for it!

At the main peak of Sword Mountain in the Nine Swords Sect, the Mountain Masters of the Nine Great Sword Mountains were gathered, along with a few elders with very deep auras, standing silently in the grand hall.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive because the matter of Qinghua City had already spread far and wide, known to everyone.

The Nine Swords Sect, the largest sect among the Seven Sects and Eight Factions with the highest population, had never been so humiliated!

"Sect Master, our Nine Swords Sect has never suffered such indignation since its establishment. The Huaying Sect, True Martial Sect, and Lingyin Sect openly declare enmity, wantonly slaughtering our disciples. If we do not respond now, our reputation of a thousand years will be destroyed in one stroke!"

"A mere Wang Yang has thrown the Nine Swords Sect into disarray. It would be better for me to take action directly and end him, hanging his head at the gate of our sect as a warning to the world. This is the fate of those who offend the Nine Swords Sect!"

"The girl beside Wang Yang has Underworld Blood flowing in her veins. Why doesn’t the Nine Swords Sect seize this opportunity to rally the Cultivation Sect to attack?"

"This way, whether it’s the True Martial Sect or Huaying and Lingyin Sects, they can’t defy the grand scheme and side with Wang Yang. Without the protection of Cao Man and Huaying, Wang Yang is certain to die!"

Three of the silent elders spoke in succession; they were the foundation of the Nine Swords Sect, their tone naturally not needing to care about Sect Master Ye Qiu’s feelings.

After all, Ye Qiu was just an inexperienced junior in their eyes.

"The three elders make valid points. The power exhibited by the girl beside Wang Yang is identical to that of the Underworld Ghost Master’s lineage. This fact alone is enough to make the Seven Sects and Eight Factions tremble and eager to eliminate her!"

Sect Master Ye Qiu opened his mouth to agree, fully endorsing the elders’ opinions. The Mountain Masters of the Nine Great Sword Mountains exchanged glances and nodded unanimously.

"Mountain Masters of the Nine Great Sword Mountains, heed my command!"

"Sword Mountain resonates, the Nine Swords are activated, declaring to the world that our Nine Swords Sect, for the grand scheme of the Western Region, will take the lead in eliminating the Underworld Ghost Woman!"

On this day, the entire Western Territory was stirred. The Nine Great Sword Mountains of the Nine Swords Sect suddenly emitted earth-shattering sword echoes!

Everyone’s gaze focused in the direction of the Nine Swords Sect, as those in the know understood the significance of this sword echo.

Within the Nine Swords Sect, the nine famous swords guarding the Nine Great Sword Mountains appeared simultaneously!

This occurrence only happens when the Nine Swords Sect faces an existential threat or when encountering a formidable enemy that must be killed.

Clearly, this sword echo belonged to the latter!

Because currently in the Western Territory, no force could pressure the Nine Swords Sect in such a way!

Even if several forces joined hands, it wouldn’t be enough; after all, the Nine Swords Sect’s Ancient Sword Formation could withstand destructive blows!

Not to mention, the terrifying Sword Cultivators within the Nine Swords Sect who are practically immortal!

Right after the sword echo, all the sect masters of the Seven Sects and Eight Factions received Ye Qiu’s message, which was very straightforward.

The descendant of the Underworld Ghost Master lineage has been exposed outside Qinghua City. The Nine Swords Sect is willing to lead the effort to eliminate this girl before the Youdu Mountain Range. This matter concerns the life and death of the Cultivation Sect in the Western Territory, and hopes for the sect masters’ full Discover more novels on NovelHub - your gateway to endless stories. The Nine Swords Sect had already positioned themselves on the moral high ground, guarding the Youdu Mountain Range against the invasion of the Underworld realm, which was the duty of the Cultivation Sect in the Western Territory.

Now that this message is out, everyone in the Seven Sects and Eight Factions would inevitably intervene to prevent Lingyu from entering the Youdu Mountain Range and awakening the Underworld Blood.

In the Huaying Sect, Huaying had just activated the closed formation when she received Ye Qiu’s message. Her expression turned serious, with a trace of killing intent flashing between her brows.

On the surface, the Nine Swords Sect was acting for righteousness, but Huaying knew Ye Qiu’s true intention – Wang Yang was too terrifying and must be eliminated quickly!

Huaying could discern the subtleties of the Ancient Daoist Art Wang Yang used, and Ye Qiu could naturally see it too.

But the Nine Swords Sect was already in a relentless feud with Wang Yang, and now even the girl beside Wang Yang was about to awaken the Underworld Blood.

This combination was beyond the Nine Swords Sect’s capacity to handle.

Thus, the urgent task for the Nine Swords Sect was not to worry about the grudges between the Huaying Sect and the True Martial Sect but to intercept and kill Wang Yang before he reached the Youdu Mountain Range.

"The Nine Swords Sect has a good scheme. This way, the Mountain Masters of the Nine Great Sword Mountains have legitimate reasons to act. Moreover, my Huaying Sect, True Martial Sect, and Lingyin Sect cannot interfere. If we do, we’ll be branded as unjust!"

"Being hostile to the entire Cultivation Sect, this move isolates Wang Yang completely!"

Huaying’s voice was heavy, her figure flashed, and she disappeared. She reappeared in the grand hall of the True Martial Sect.

At this moment, Liu Yun of Lingyin was also in the grand hall of the True Martial Sect. Seeing Huaying’s hurried appearance, he couldn’t help but greet her with a smile.

"Huaying, it’s been a while, how have you been?"

Huaying looked at Liu Yun of Lingyin, somewhat surprised, but soon came to realize why True Martial Sect’s Young Sect Master Cao Man was traveling with Mu Xue of Lingyin, accompanying Wang Yang – these two had long reconciled.

It seemed that although the Beast-Taming Great Formation trapped them back then, it also forged an unbreakable friendship between them.

"You both received Ye Qiu’s message?"

Huaying got straight to the point, and both Xiang Zhen and Liu Yun nodded, which was why Liu Yun was at the grand hall of the True Martial Sect.

"The message has been received. Cao Man and Mu Xue are still beside Wang Yang. The Nine Swords Sect intends to wipe out the future of both True Martial Sect and Lingyin Sect!"

Xiang Zhen laughed coldly. The Nine Swords Sect knew Cao Man and Mu Xue were training with Wang Yang, yet they sent such a message, clearly forcing the True Martial Sect to make a choice.

"Wang Yang’s identity is too special. Otherwise, Liu Wen would not have entrusted Lingyu to him. Given Liu Wen’s capabilities, his strategy is flawless, and he must have foreseen this calamity!"

"Yet he still insisted on entrusting Lingyu to Wang Yang, indicating that in this contest between the Nine Swords Sect and Wang Yang, Wang Yang is the ultimate victor!"

Liu Yun calmly analyzed. Few knew of Liu Wen’s background and methods, but Liu Yun was one of them.

"Do you mean we shouldn’t recall Cao Man and Mu Xue?"

"Certainly! Cao Man and Mu Xue will emerge stronger from this ordeal, breaking through their shackles. Wang Yang’s Divine Skills are far beyond what this Plane can compare, Liu Wen would not misjudge or miscalculate!"

Xiang Zhen pondered for a moment, then nodded slowly. Liu Wen’s celestial Secret Techniques were unmatched not only in the Western Territory but throughout the entire Plane!