Eternal Saber-Chapter 388 - 98: The Hidden Hand Behind the Scenes
The East Mountain Sword Pavilion is located in Huiji County.
With the fall of Huiji County, the son-in-law was killed, the daughter captured, and the grandson and granddaughter went missing. For the Sword Sect not to have stepped in, there may indeed be something wrong behind the scenes.
No matter how much the Sword Sect stays out of worldly affairs, they can’t possibly ignore their family being captured and their descendants going missing.
The news of the Sword Sect being severely injured and not yet recovered spreading uncontrollably was within reason.
Chen Tang asked, "What is the relationship between the Southern Profound Celestial Sect of Nanxia and the Profound Celestial Sect of Qian Country?"
"It’s hard to say."
Ming Yue Wanderer pondered: "As far as I know, both the Northern and Southern Profound Celestial Sects cultivate the mystic skills of the Profound Sect, worshiping Profound Celestial Immortal Venerable, with no subordinate relationship. The Sect Leader of Southern Profound Celestial is known as ’Wind Master’ Du Ling, and the Deputy Sect Leader is known as ’Duke Lei’ Sun Jing. Their mystic skills come from two Celestial Books."
"Celestial Books?"
Chen Tang asked in confusion.
Ming Yue Wanderer explained: "It is said that a hundred years ago, several Celestial Books were scattered across the world and obtained by a few individuals. Emperor Qianyuan was able to rise from obscurity for this reason, and the Profound Celestial Sect appeared at that time."
"Besides Emperor Qianyuan, the leader of Northern Profound Celestial and two Protectors each got a book, and on the Southern Profound Celestial side, the Wind Master and Duke Lei each got one."
Chen Tang asked, "So, the mystic skills come from those Celestial Books?"
"Correct."
Ming Yue Wanderer said: "Originally, there was no inheritance of the Profound Sect in the world. According to His Majesty, the Celestial Books should be items from the Outer Realm."
Chen Tang suddenly thought of something and asked, "Then Emperor Qianyuan must have a connection with the Profound Celestial Sect."
Ming Yue Wanderer nodded and said, "He was originally a member of the Profound Celestial Sect."
Chen Tang understood.
No wonder the Profound Celestial Sect has immense power in Qian Country and has such a large influence. Under Emperor Qianyuan’s rule, there were no major conflicts between imperial and divine power.
It turns out, Emperor Qianyuan was originally with the Profound Celestial Sect.
"Duke Lei Sun Jing..."
Chen Tang’s heart stirred, muttering softly.
Qingmu had mentioned to him that a mystic master with a talent for the Thunder Element is one in ten thousand, and even the Profound Celestial Sect of Qian Country had no one to guide Zhiwei, so she was sent to Nanxia to learn Thunder Element mystic skills.
Therefore, it’s very likely that Zhiwei is cultivating under this Duke Lei Sun Jing.
Chen Tang asked, "The Sword Sect’s daughter was captured by the Profound Celestial Sect, and then what?"
"This Ye Taoyuan was indeed worthy of her noble heritage, a true heroine among women, bringing no dishonor to the Sword Sect’s name. On the day of the battle, after sending her children onto a boat, she led her maids to contend fiercely with the Profound Celestial Sect in the city, killing countless enemies, refusing to retreat, and was only captured after exhausting their strength." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Ming Yue Wanderer said: "It is said that after the city was breached, the Profound Celestial Sect wanted to massacre it. When Ye Taoyuan was captured, she remained fearless, angrily reprimanding the Protectors of the Profound Celestial Sect: ’This is your grudge with the Ye and Shen Families, what does it have to do with others! If you want to kill, kill me first!’"
Chen Tang solemnly revered, saying: "She had resolved to die."
"Indeed."
Ming Yue Wanderer said: "It is said that even the then Protectors of the Profound Celestial Sect, seeing her spirit, were impressed, and not only did they not kill her, but they also returned her unharmed to the East Mountain Sword Pavilion."
Chen Tang, however, was unimpressed.
This group from the Profound Celestial Sect, breaching cities, killing, burning, and plundering without hesitation, would suddenly feel some admiration?
Ming Yue Wanderer seemed to see Chen Tang’s thoughts and said: "Of course, some say that ultimately, the Profound Celestial Sect still feared the Sword Sect’s name, so they didn’t go too far."
"Even if the Sword Sect has not fully recovered from its injuries, its remaining power still lingers. Once the Sword breaks out from the East Mountain, who can imagine the consequences?"
The Sword Sect’s only two actions not only changed the Nanxia court’s situation but even altered the world’s landscape.
No one is willing to provoke this Grandmaster out of seclusion.
Regarding the situation in the Nanxia court and Martial World, Chen Tang roughly had a picture and asked: "Senior, the task related to the Hermit Continent and the Nanxia Martial World, what do you refer to?"
Ming Yue Wanderer continued: "The Dongyi Race collaborated with the Southern Profound Celestial to secretly send well-trained hermits to Nanxia, targeting major gangs and sects in Jianghu with assassination tasks, to incite hatred among Jianghu forces."
"Why is that?"
Chen Tang frowned and said: "The Southern Profound Celestial is already intolerable to the Nanxia Court, and offending the Nanxia Martial World as well is asking for self-destruction?"
Ming Yue Wanderer said: "The Martial World of Nanxia is filled with numerous gangs and sects scattered across the Six States, like a loose pile of sand. No single gang or sect can withstand the Profound Celestial Sect. Only by gathering and integrating the forces of the Nanxia Martial World and forming an alliance can they contend with the Profound Celestial Sect."
Chen Tang vaguely guessed the Dongyi Race’s purpose and said: "The Dongyi Race and the Profound Celestial Sect aim to promote the Nanxia Martial World’s alliance?"
"Correct."
Ming Yue Wanderer nodded: "Normally, apart from the East Mountain Sword Pavilion, no Martial World sect has such influence. But as more sect leaders and gang leaders are assassinated, it drives the Nanxia Martial World to join forces and form an alliance."
Chen Tang suddenly understood and said: "Forming an alliance isn’t the goal; controlling the power of the Nanxia Martial World is the ultimate aim!"
Back in the day, when Ye Xuan descended the mountain, he rallied Jianghu outlaws, forming a Northern Expedition Army that directly confronted the Wu Dynasty’s troops, and is still the Nanxia Court’s most formidable army.
If they can get the Nanxia Martial World to join forces and form an alliance, and then wield this power, they could shake the Nanxia’s foundation!
As for what happens after the alliance is formed—whether it is to crusade against the Profound Celestial Sect or some other actions afterward—many gangs and sects that join the alliance will no longer have any choice.
