Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect-Chapter 880 - 454: Unreasonable (Part 2)
Tie Dan was highly suspicious and truly didn’t know what the other party was up to, so he first used Sword Light Protection, carefully guarding himself.
Then Tian Gui added two more strikes, slicing the old man into pieces, finally taking a breath and holding the old man’s head in his hand, transmitting a message,
"Sect Leader Xuantian’s swordsmanship is unparalleled, and his power is profound; I am completely convinced. I am willing to offer the treasure, only seeking reconciliation."
Still talking about some treasure? What conspiracy is being played out now?
Tie Dan didn’t believe him and continued to set up a sword array, surrounding the island with a glacier, sealing it off completely, leaving Tian Gui no way to escape heavenward or earthward. Then, he would slowly settle accounts.
Tian Gui knew the reasoning of not being able to win and being like a fish on a chopping board, realizing that he was clearly no match for Tie Dan. After being pursued for a day and a night, he was indeed exhausted and out of Energy, while the other still had the strength to set up an array. Quickly seizing the remaining chance, he held up the old man and said rapidly,
"Sect Leader may not know, but I have spent years calculating and have found the treasure privately hidden by the previous Sect Leader Tian Gang, one of which is hidden on this island.
This old man is named Kong Liuzi, who was enlightened by Tian Gang and specially tasked to guard the treasure.
What I said is completely true; the Sect Leader can inherit the Sword Sect’s treasure, whether it’s true or false is evident at a glance. Please discern wisely."
"Oh, now you remember to address me as Sect Leader."
Tie Dan sneered, glancing at the old man’s head,
"Even if you’re telling the truth, killing you would make the treasure mine anyway. Don’t embarrass yourself, stand up and meet your death."
Tian Gui saw that Tie Dan was unwilling to reconcile and stood up with a snort, unwilling to kneel and embarrass himself further,
"If that’s the case, I won’t make myself a laughingstock. This plan has failed, and I have nothing more to say even in defeat.
But let the Sect Leader be aware, I only recently returned to the Central Plains, initially planning to head for the Hidden Sword Manor to capture a few demon seeds to negotiate with you.
But upon arrival, I found someone had already gone ahead and abducted them first, and then Tianxu’s lot besieged us afterward.
It was Tianfu and Tianlu who appeared with their party, saved me from the encirclement, and pushed me to be the leader, coercing me to demand the Sect Leader’s secret records.
This time, I’ve been schemed against repeatedly, and I suspect there might be other forces acting secretly, trying to incite internal conflict among the remaining disciples of the Sword Sect to cut off our Nine Yin Mountain’s lineage completely. It cannot be taken lightly; please discern wisely, Sect Leader."
Tie Dan snorted discontentedly,
"Oh really, thank you for the information. But rest assured, no matter who tries to scheme against me, anyone who offends me will die. Come and meet your death."
Seeing Tie Dan unfazed by oil and salt, Tian Gui sighed secretly,
"Darling, run!"
As he spoke, Tian Gui threw the head he was holding, which suddenly opened its mouth, "Whoosh!" swallowing the Treasure Bead. Then he immediately plunged to the ground, trying to escape through it.
"Zing!"
Then a cold light flashed, and the long-waited Invisible Sword streaked from the side! A sword slicing toward Tian Gui’s waist!
But Tian Gui was a fierce one. Backstabbed by the Dark Sword, his waist was sliced open with a large bloody gash, yet he gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and continued with his Dao technique unchanged, darting into the ground!
"Boom!"
In the next moment, Tie Dan’s ten-zhang giant sword came crashing down, the sword light twisting, drilling a massive pit into the ground! Unfortunately, it was just a fraction too late; all it did was churn up a pool of blood, and Tian Gui managed to escape!
Tie Dan erupted in anger, slicing down a swath of forest with his sword before calming his fury.
To still dare jump around in front of him when death was imminent, this Tian Gui was truly detestable, but he still couldn’t escape Tie Dan’s grasp.
Right then, Tie Dan formed a mantra and cast spells, forming an ice wall covering the island, sealing this Immortal Island within an array, vowing not to let even a bird fly out.
These actions soon attracted the attention of the island’s residents, and before long, a man and a woman, two local cultivators, came together to check on the ice wall. From afar, they glimpsed what seemed to be an immortal’s trace in the icy wind and quickly bowed,
"We are humble folk, secluded overseas. We didn’t know an immortal had arrived; we humbly ask if there is any command..."
Tie Dan cast them a glance, noticing that the man and woman were using External Pill Foundation Establishment, barely forming a Core, not genuine cultivation of the Three Great Sects, and didn’t bother with them, transmitting a message,
"It’s none of your business. I’ll seal the island for seven days, and then I’ll leave."
Seeing the immortal unwilling to show himself, the two dared not press further, knowing seven days was a set duration, so they returned to wait for news.
Tie Dan’s Primordial Spirit emerged from his body and followed them into the island.
In truth, a sweep of his Divine Sense revealed that the island housed a willow grove, an arrangement of Qimen Dunjia techniques, and within the grove was Liu Village, a group of people living in seclusion, presumably a family of Kong Liuzi as one of their ancestors.
If as Tian Gui claimed, this island was indeed Tian Gang’s treasure storage site, and Kong Liuzi and his descendants were guarding the treasure, then there must be a Cave Heaven Blessed Land or Spirit Communication Secret Realm nearby concealing the treasures, and Tian Gui was likely hiding there to evade disaster.
According to Mystic Sect rules, if the enemy couldn’t be found within seven days, it indicated that their time hadn’t come, and they must be allowed a way out.
Tie Dan, of course, didn’t want to adhere to that. Relying on his superior skills, his Primordial Spirit emerged from his body, boldly marauding about, searching every house to track down Tian Gui’s hiding place.
But surprisingly, even though Tian Gui’s mouth was full of lies, the treasure matter might actually not have been fabrication, because even when Tie Dan circled Liu Village once and checked the dozen or so homes, he found something odd about these people.
To put it simply, they were either rich or noble, composed of handsome men and beautiful women.
Distinguishing between the poor and the rich is easy. Some toil day and night, laboring tirelessly like cattle and horses; some enjoy prosperity, dressed in splendid clothing, effortlessly ordering meals and rest, descending through generations, their spirit, demeanor, and conversation naturally distinct.
And these people at Liu Village, at a glance, were of aristocratic families, like fallen officials, still choosing not to work even in seclusion in the wilderness. Their rooms were packed with volumes of books and documents, and elegant rooms bore displays of musical instruments, chessboards, calligraphy, and paintings, making you wonder if it was some agritourism resort.
But now, with the royal court in chaos and the world in turmoil, it was not uncommon for princes and royal grandchildren to wander the streets; only presuming a treasure was hidden based on this might seem slightly lacking in evidence.
Thus, Tie Dan also illuminated the surrounding area with Divine Light, digging three feet deep to carefully search around, and indeed managed to find some clues.
The family temple in Liu Village worshipped ancestral tablets, but hidden behind a wall panel was a secret chamber containing a painting. This painting, woven with brocade and Spirit Silk, unmistakably showcased craftsmanship only found in the Three Yuan Palace, depicting a woman, not Xuan Nu, judging by her attire, likely an Empress or concubine.
It must have been to hide their identity and avoid being tracked by enemies, as the name of the imperial concubine on the painting had been cut away. Besides the scroll, there was also a treasure box inside, containing clothing and accessories, serving as a cenotaph. Evidently, the people of Liu Village were undoubtedly descendants of this noblewoman.
Tie Dan was not hesitant, opening the box and rifling through the offerings to trace the treasure’s clues, and ended up finding something interesting.
Inside the box was a White Swan Jade Hairpin, which appeared to be an Evil Exorcism protective, soul-preserving Magic Artifact, but it had already blocked a Secret Technique, its Divine Light faded, shattered, and useless. However, on careful examination, Tie Dan clearly recognized the residual talisman imprinted on the jade hairpin.
It was precisely the YCM Primordial Spirit Technique.
