The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 179 - 158: Members of the Organization Have Arrived
Inside Junzi Temple, Xu Ziqing was somewhat surprised.
He knew very well what would happen if he gripped the sword with his right hand.
Then, it wouldn’t be me that the senior brother faces, but... this sword left by the Dao Ancestor!
Although only one of the nine restraints had been released, Xu Ziqing knew how astonishing its power was.
"The senior brother is indeed very strong, stronger than any First Realm!"
"But if he faces the one unsealed sword..."
Xu Ziqing glanced at the sword box behind him: "Even for the senior brother, there is no chance of winning."
This shows just how powerful the Bronze Sword truly is.
Xiaoxu had near blind admiration for Chu Huaixu, believing he couldn’t win.
Its power has suppressive dominance.
It’s a force completely different from the spiritual energy within a cultivator.
Moreover, when he holds the sword with his left hand, the Sword Spirit is asleep.
Under such circumstances, the Bronze Sword would spontaneously consume the opponent’s spiritual energy.
If held with the right hand, the Sword Spirit awakens, actively consuming!
He wasn’t even sure if this sword’s sinister nature might cause irreversible hidden injuries to the senior brother!
This sincere young man seldom thought about himself.
At this moment, Xu Ziqing looked up at Junior Martial Uncle, mustered his courage, and said:
"But, Junior Martial Uncle, isn’t the purpose of the East and West Continent contest to select the strongest First Realm cultivator?"
"If I hold the sword with my right hand, even if I win, it would be an unworthy victory."
The youth had a pure heart and was taught from a young age to become a chivalrous hero.
Such actions went against his ideals of chivalry.
Jiang Zhi looked at him with an expression that said, "I knew you would be like this."
He still held the Wisdom Pearl, as if he had anticipated this.
With recent interactions, he had grown increasingly aware of this youth.
He felt that Xu Ziqing’s temperament indeed suited someone destined to save the world.
Just like those senior and junior martial siblings who had entered the fifth floor of the Origin Spirit Realm, willing to offer their power for all living beings, even at the cost of their lives.
"Let me ask you, if a great catastrophe were to come upon the world and you were needed to stop it, would you be willing?"
The youth’s expression immediately became serious and solemn, "Of course, it’s my duty!"
"Even if it means nine deaths and one life?" Jiang Zhi asked again.
"It is also my duty!" Xu Ziqing answered loudly.
The consciousness of the world’s protagonist was just that high. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Jiang Zhi’s words gradually broke down Xu Ziqing’s previous insistence.
He said, "Then what if I tell you, the leader of the East and West Continent contest is to go to a special place to complete a world-saving task, and it’s a nine death one life situation?"
"There, only the First Realm can enter. So, who do you think is more suitable, you with the Dao Ancestor Sword or the senior brother you speak of?"
Xu Ziqing was instantly stunned.
He opened his mouth but ultimately asked, "Is it really that dangerous, even with the senior brother’s strength, it’s not enough?"
"If it were previous years, it’d be entirely sufficient, but this time is particularly special, I fear it’s a certain death situation."
Then he pointed to the sword box: "Only you in the First Realm, bringing it, can break the situation."
The handsome youth’s expression kept changing, not expecting such behind-the-scenes circumstances.
But Xiaoxu wasn’t a person unable to adapt, he soon brightened up with an idea.
Jiang Zhi, still holding wisdom, had an expression of having anticipated it, glaring at him sternly and coldly.
"No need to say it, I know what you want to say!"
"You want to say, let your dearly loved senior brother win the East Continent contest and then you substitute him for what’s to follow, right?"
Xu Ziqing nodded forcefully, still saying, "Junior Martial Uncle truly has foresight."
Jiang Zhi immediately let out a cold snort and said, "Absurd!"
"Do you know the East and West Continent contest has lasted hundreds of years, it’s actually a tacit agreement between the Four Great Sects of the East Continent and the royal family of Moon Country."
"Because the place you’re destined to go involves both the great catastrophe of heaven and earth and contains the Supreme Treasure!"
"In past years, the problem wasn’t particularly tricky."
"Everyone contested for the leader as a way to vie for ownership of the Supreme Treasure."
"Your actions would ruin the rules set for hundreds of years! There’s also involvement from other countries, not just the East Continent Mirror Country."
"The East and West Continent contest is no child’s play!"
After scolding severely, Jiang Zhi’s tone softened a bit, gently coaxing:
"Whoever takes the leader can get rewards, and there’s subsequent support from the sect’s resources."
"When you return from the calamity, you can handle these matters yourself, whether to sell to the Treasure Pavilion, or give to others it’s up to you, do you understand now?"
"As for the glory of being the leader, it’s merely being the strongest First Realm in the Profound Yellow Realm."
"First Realm, ultimately is just First Realm!"
"In front of great cultivators, like ants."
"It can only bring temporary prestige, what is there to cherish?"
"I have said all this, you better think it through yourself."
After speaking, Jiang Zhi lying on the rattan chair disappeared, leaving Xu Ziqing standing there, dazed for a long time.
This Daoist Junior Martial Uncle arrived at the courtyard where a madman was confined.
He stood outside the courtyard door, his Divine Sense already probing the situation inside.
The madman within the courtyard was once considered the most likely person to become the Observatory Master of Junzi Temple.
Furthermore, everyone thought he had the capability to hold both the Sect Leader and Observatory Master positions.
Powerful in strength, skilled in strategy, wisdom unparalleled!
No matter how big the problem he faced, he always wore a gentle and calm smile, with a look of holding the Wisdom Pearl, reassuring everyone not to worry, he could solve it.
He is the person Jiang Zhi admires most and perfectly matches the standard of the Junzi Temple Observatory Master he holds in his heart, sometimes even deliberately imitating him.
"Fifth Senior Brother, is it okay for me to do this?" The junior disciple murmured to himself.
In the end, after hesitating for a while, Jiang Zhi decided not to push open the courtyard gate.
Because he had eaten so many nauseating Victory Cakes earlier, consuming twenty portions in one go, he felt he needed to take a break.
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At dusk, the Daoist Sect’s higher-ups received a message delivered by flying sword.
Just today, the grand tournament of the Western Continent on the Moon Country’s side officially concluded.
Unlike the East Continent’s series of surprising turnabouts, everything on the Western Continent went as expected.
The one who claimed the title of leader was none other than the famous Heir of Prince Rui.
The Moon Country Royal Family has numerous special cultivation methods, and over the past millennium, talents have emerged continuously, and the strong are like clouds in the sky.
And this Heir of Prince Rui is truly extraordinary.
He won every match with overwhelming dominance.
The leader’s title was well-deserved.
For a time, this person was the center of attention, unmatched in glory.
With noble birth and exceptional talent, it is said that he is also handsome, with a generous and steady demeanor befitting an emperor.
In the Western Continent Moon Country, he is unknown of how many young maiden’s dream lover.
And he will head to the Daoist Sect once the competition in the East Continent concludes.
According to centuries-old traditions of the East and West Continent tournaments, if the East Continent won last time, then the next time the leader of the Western Continent must come to the East Continent to compete.
Previously, the Western Continent suffered a narrow defeat.
Recently, there’s been optimism, believing that the Young Master can redeem the Western Continent’s honor!
The Daoist Sect’s higher-ups merely found this amusing.
"With the power of the Bronze Sword, it doesn’t matter who comes."
"This Young Master, against Xu Ziqing who wields the sword right-handed, is likely to not redeem the honor but add insult to injury."
But after all, the opponent’s identity is special, being a member of the Royal Family.
His visit to the Mirror Country carries a bit of diplomacy.
Thus, when welcoming him, the Daoist Sect will certainly elevate the standards, not merely viewing him as the leader of the Western Continent.
"Junior Sister Nangong, you will be in charge of this matter, with the Outer Sect Steward assisting in the minor details," Xiang Yan instructed.
"Understood." Nangong Yue immediately agreed.
Regarding which Outer Sect Steward to cooperate with, Niu Yuanshan, who specializes in internal affairs, is naturally the best choice.
Upon receiving the notification, Old Niu appeared calm on the surface, but his heart surged with emotions.
The [organization] is extremely special in the Mirror Country, controlled by the Royal Family and in service to the Royal Family.
He knows the leader of the [organization] is a Royal Family member, but he doesn’t know precisely which one.
But regardless, the Heir of Prince Rui has royal blood, which equates to him being someone he must pledge loyalty to.
"Also someone Chu Huaixu must pledge loyalty to," Niu Yuanshan thought to himself.
People like us are essentially the court’s hounds.
Old Niu even speculated that before the Heir of Prince Rui arrives at the Daoist Sect, the higher-ups in the [organization] might inform him who the spy planted in the Daoist Sect is.
He feels this possibility is considerable, as the other party indeed has the authority to know, and his father, Prince Rui, is a powerful duke.
"In this way, the Heir of Prince Rui’s visit is essentially equal to an [organization] member coming."
It’s still our "master" and Chu Huaixu’s "master" arriving.
Returning to his room, he sat on the bed, lost in thought for a long time.
It’s been many years since he left the [organization] for the Daoist Sect.
But his loyalty to the [organization] has never diminished in the slightest.
Now, Niu Yuanshan sincerely hopes Chu Huaixu can defeat Xu Ziqing and claim the title of leader in the East Continent.
"If that happens, everything will be secure," he thought.
The First Realm’s East and West Continent tournament, the Western Continent has actually lost twice consecutively.
It’s said that setbacks don’t occur for a third time, so the Heir of Prince Rui carries countless people’s expectations.
If defeated again, the people of the Mirror Country might laugh at the Moon Country for a long time!
Niu Yuanshan hopes that both standing on the arena at the end are people from the Moon Country.
"However, although Chu Huaixu is inherently a Moon Country person, he still needs to, like me, continue lurking in the Daoist Sect."
"If he wins, in the eyes of the world, it would still mean the East Continent won, equal to my Western Continent losing thrice consecutively."
"Unless he reveals his identity!"
"But there’s no need for that, it’s not conducive to long-term development, nor to the grand plan of the [organization]!"
"With Chu Huaixu’s current performance, he will certainly be able to enter Junzi Temple in the future."
"It’s indeed a great achievement!"
Over the years, Old Niu has been silently paying attention to various rumors from the Moon Country side.
He had already heard that this Heir of Prince Rui is very strong.
But residing in the Daoist Sect, he has no idea, not knowing how strong "very strong" really is.
After all, strength is a vague concept, and the bottom line will only be seen in actual combat.
"However, it doesn’t matter, as long as the East Continent leader is Chu Huaixu."
"This child is perceptive, though his style differs greatly from us, always avoiding covert maneuvers, preferring alternative approaches, he probably has a grasp of the situation."
"As a member of the [organization], once on stage, he knows what to do!" Old Niu thought.
"Chu Huaixu only recently arrived in the Mirror Country, his heart of loyalty, surely more passionate than mine!"
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