Remould the Glory of Sword Art-Chapter 1281 - 87: World Will

The end of Divine Thought’s reach.

An imposing ancient tree, towering towards the heavens, with cascading foliage stretching thousands of feet long, its abundant vitality spreading like wildfire.

Even Xie Xuanyi couldn’t help but feel a tremor in his Heart Lake upon seeing this scene.

"Truly... the Immortal Tree."

It took only a moment.

Xie Xuanyi confirmed that the giant tree anchoring this Grotto Heaven was of the same lineage as the Immortal Tree in his Primordial Swallowing Sacred Realm.

This was, astonishingly, a "living" Immortal Tree!

Compared to the decaying, ancient Immortal Tree in the Primordial Swallowing Sacred Realm.

This Immortal Tree stood taller, larger, and more magnificent!

Even the Immortal Tree in the Moon Hidden Realm, which absorbed the fortune of an entire dynasty, paled slightly in comparison!

In this Grotto Heaven, the ancient tree was almost like Tongtian himself, its stature and the concentration of vitality emanating from its branches and leaves exceeded Xie Xuanyi’s expectations.

How long has this Immortal Tree endured through time?

How does such a divine tree only cultivate Yin God Realm cultivators?

"Your intention is..."

Xie Xuanyi’s gaze narrowed, "To release those people, is it ’its’ intention?"

"Indeed."

Elder Diao earnestly stated, "Mountain Master Xie, the ancient tree you saw with your Divine Thought is the foundation of this Grotto Heaven... it has birthed its own consciousness. For years, while this Grotto Heaven remained hidden, though we possess demon bodies, we never harm humans, living secluded here, co-cultivating with the ancient tree."

"Grandpa Diao is the Guardian of the Grotto Heaven."

Xin Rui met Xie Xuanyi’s eyes, speaking each word with sincerity, "He can sense the consciousness of the Grotto Heaven’s spirit... this is true!"

The young girl feared that Xie Xuanyi wouldn’t believe her, her tone was very earnest.

After all...

Such a colossal tree is exceedingly rare. If it has awakened its spirit, requiring a Yin God Venerable to convey messages, it is even more extraordinary.

"Is that so?"

Though Xie Xuanyi spoke thus, he had already formed his conclusion.

The elder Diao’s words were likely true.

His gaze shifted to the distance, where Huang Qi and Huang Che led their Iron Cavalry in a fierce charge.

To kill or not to kill?

After a moment of contemplation, Xie Xuanyi made his decision.

"Bang!"

The Sword Intent hidden in the void burst forth with the intense wind, but it didn’t strike the Iron Cavalry of the Li Kingdom... Xie Xuanyi opened the Teleportation Portal leading out of the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven and personally allowed these "enemies" to depart. He ultimately stood alone before Marquis Yuanping.

Wearing the All Living Beings.

Xie Xuanyi’s voice altered, becoming hoarse and ageless.

"Why... do you not flee?"

"Flee..."

Marquis Yuanping turned to look behind him, laughed self-mockingly: "Can I escape..."

He dismissed his dharma, and relinquished his Dao Domain.

With just a glance, he knew he was no match for the person before him, better to face it calmly than attempt a futile escape.

Marquis Yuanping’s reaction surprised Xie Xuanyi somewhat.

"Since there is a Yang God Great Cultivator such as yourself guarding this Secret Realm Cave Heaven, it implies... the rumors of the Undying Spring are true."

Marquis Yuanping deeply exhaled a suppressed breath.

He closed his eyes, spread his arms wide, and laughed freely, readying to embrace death.

"If you wish to kill or torment, I, fear not..."

Before arriving at Li Lan Mountain with his cavalry, Huang Hao’s heart was actually suffused with a subtle melancholy. With the nation on the verge of collapse and war imminent, Lord Nalan pinned hopes on the elusive Undying Spring, leaving him quite perplexed. To Marquis Yuanping, deploying the elite Iron Cavalry in Phoenix Seal City would be far more effective than "treasure hunting" at Li Lan Mountain!

Now.

A Secret Realm actually manifested here at Li Lan Mountain.

And this Secret Realm has a Yang God stationed as a guardian!

Lord Nalan’s decision was not wrong... the Undying Spring possibly truly exists, and might even be before his eyes!

Dead, then dead indeed.

If his two sons could return to the Li Kingdom alive, it would fulfill his duty... even if the Iron Cavalry is wiped out, it would promptly alert Lord Nalan.

"The rumors of the Undying Spring?"

To everyone’s surprise, Xie Xuanyi did not strike.

With hands behind his back, he furrowed his brows and spoke.

Marquis Yuanping’s Iron Cavalry entered Li Lan Mountain... in search of the "Undying Spring"? This mission was somewhat unorthodox, but in truth, he indeed found the right person.

In a certain sense.

The Undying Spring was truly before Marquis Yuanping’s "eyes."

Yet, the latter would never imagine...

The legendary Undying Spring is not beneath the earth, nor under the tree, but within a person, able to walk, run, and even soar across the void on a sword.

"This person cannot be killed either?"

Xie Xuanyi turned around, transmitting sound.

His gaze pierced through the Dao Domain, settling on the Cyan Cloud in the distant sky.

"Yes..."

Elder Diao nodded.

It wasn’t his will, but the will of the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven; even though these Iron Cavalry breached the Gate of the Cave Heaven, severely wounding the guarding Great Demon, the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven harbored no animosity toward them.

It’s quite ironic, yet utterly real.

Perhaps... to the Ancient Tree that birthed Spirit Wisdom, demons and humans differed little.

Great Demons and humans clash due to differing "heritage," meeting in direct confrontation, competing for this Primordial Energy-rich Cultivation Holy Land.

Elder Diao could sense the fluctuations of world will... this giant ancient tree has protected the Grotto Heaven for countless years, whether demon or human, all who enter are considered its "citizens."

"Do I need to use a Divine Soul Skill?"

Xie Xuanyi transmitted sound again, seeking the Ancient Tree Spirit’s opinion. In his view, Marquis Yuanping was an exceedingly dangerous figure, letting him go was too reckless, it might lay the groundwork for future disasters!

Indeed, if he must let them go, Xie Xuanyi doesn’t mind employing Divine Soul Technique, leaving some countermeasures in Marquis Yuanping’s Divine Sea, preventing calamity later.

"No... it’s unnecessary..."

Elder Diao stood on Cyan Cloud, gazing at the sky, sensing the Ancient Tree’s will, finally responding: "Mountain Master Xie, just let him go."

"..."

Xie Xuanyi fell into prolonged silence.

["Little Xie Mountain Lord, going to Li Lan Mountain, keep merciful intent in your heart, don’t unleash a massacre."]

He repeatedly recalled the Little State Preceptor’s exhortation.

Killing Intent subsided bit by bit.

"You... may go now..."

Xie Xuanyi stared at Marquis Yuanping for a long time.

The Dao Domain’s Killing Intent remained undecided, condensed into blades, swaying back and forth, never fully descending...

Ultimately.

He decided to let them go.

"What?"

Hearing these words, Marquis Yuanping opened his eyes incredulously.

Leave?

This Yang God Great Cultivator... actually let him leave just like that?

Wasn’t he afraid that he would repay kindness with enmity, returning to the Li Kingdom, bringing an army back to invade?

"Before I change my mind."

Xie Xuanyi spoke expressionlessly, waved his sleeves, and once again opened the Gate of the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven.

"Thank you..."

Marquis Yuanping’s expression was complex, yet he didn’t immediately turn and leave. Instead, he stared at Xie Xuanyi’s All Living Beings for a long time, performed a deep bow, and then left.