Capítulo 1046: Chapter 840: The Sword of the World Remains Unchanged (Part 3)

Yue Hongling coldly said: “So, should we thank you for not unexpectedly betraying us?”

Han Wubing sighed: “Unless necessary, I really don’t want to be enemies with you. Even if necessary… it would be a last resort. Yet now, you surround me and won’t let go.”

Yue Hongling was noncommittal: “And the second matter?”

Han Wubing scrutinized her for a moment and said in a low voice: “With the Sword Emperor’s emergence, shouldn’t you be a bit more cautious about your condition?”

Meanwhile, the White Tiger seemed unable to withstand the combined assault of San Niang, Huangfu Qing, and Xia Chichi; the Snake Whip had already wrapped around him, and he was about to be captured alive.

But just at the moment the Snake Whip tightened, a terrifying Sword Qi broke into the formation, striking the White Tiger at a time when he had no chance to dodge.

Although Yue Hongling was conversing with Han Wubing, she was actually always attentive; upon seeing this, her Longsword suddenly rested against the ground.

The Four Symbols shifted, the White Tiger changed position, and the Sword Qi scraped past him, falling into the distant darkness.

Turning to look, Ye Jiuyou had disappeared without a trace at some point, even the few Corpse Puppets had vanished. Only the Sword Emperor remained, approaching with hands behind his back, and said lightly: “The Four Symbols Formation is quite proficient… yet unable to take down a fragmented and berserk White Tiger for so long, this generation of Four Symbols is truly disappointing.”

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During their conversation, the Sword Emperor and Ye Jiuyou briefly tangled a few rounds, Ye Jiuyou’s eyes turned slightly, then she giggled and retreated.

Among those who appeared, it was theoretically the strongest, Ye Jiuyou, who turned out to be the first to flee.

The situation was too chaotic… Since the Four Symbols Sect took the lead, regardless of their intentions with the White Tiger, given the connections between Zhao Changhe and Han Wubing, they wouldn’t simply let the White Tiger be killed or captured by others. Thus, the Sword Emperor and the Four Symbols Sect were bound to clash; rather than staying here, it was better to watch them bite each other and seize the opportunity.

Moreover… they were actually saving me just now…

Ye Jiuyou’s beautiful eyes swirled, her heart finding it quite amusing.

Although at the time she was at a slight disadvantage, but who was Ye Jiuyou? She didn’t need anyone’s help. Unexpectedly, they instinctively helped, leading to exposure of hidden tracks; they could have claimed the prize, but foolishly turned from covert to overt involvement.

What are they aiming for… Do I have ties with them?

And it seemed a collective reaction, each one felt the need to assist me… Truly interesting.

In fact, the Sword Emperor also wanted to retreat and watch others fight before claiming the prize… but as a swordsman, he had pride, unlike Ye Jiuyou, shamelessly fleeing, yet she left first without making a decision.

Essentially because Ye Jiuyou knew how strong these women were, and there might be another hidden pair stronger behind, not easily provoked… but the Sword Emperor did not know.

In his view, a complete Four Symbols Formation should possess the strength of Ye Wuming. And this Four Symbols Formation seemed good in aura, yet it took so long for such a fragmented White Tiger, truly disgraceful.

Then a girl in red clothing held her sword in reverse, saluted him: “Greetings, Sword Emperor Sir.”

The Sword Emperor uttered “Oh,” looking at her with interest for a moment: “What’s your name?”

“Junior Yue Hongling… cultivated until now with the remnants of the predecessor’s Sword Intent.”

“Good…” A trace of smile emerged on the Sword Emperor’s otherwise placid face: “Very well. So your intention?”

Yue Hongling calmly said: “In this chaotic conflict, all for the White Tiger. Regardless of which two parties fight fiercely, they’ll be preyed on by a third party benefiting cheaply, and the White Tiger isn’t lifeless, posing more variables. So, I thought, rather than this messy ordeal, why not decisively determine ownership through a competition? No matter how many parties are involved, this proposal can proceed.”

The Sword Emperor found it intriguing: “You want to compete with me?”

“Two options… Either senior breaks through our Four Symbols Formation, or senior restricts cultivation to the Imperial Realm Second Layer, and competes swordsmanship alone with junior.” Yue Hongling’s eyes flashed with intense battle spirit, her sharp gaze seemingly harboring Sword Light: “I wonder which option senior prefers?”

The Sword Emperor laughed heartily towards the sky: “Canghai changed, epochs transformed… Unbeknownst to me, the world’s sword remains unchanged.”

Han Wubing turned to look at Yue Hongling, the martial spirit shared as swordsmen flickered and vanished in his eyes.