A Plan All Along, Sect Master Xuanjun

The battle between Chen Ning and Wei Han was over in the blink of an eye.

Chen Ning was able to defeat Wei Han.

They were amazed, but not shocked.

After all, they were both of the Ninth Rank.

It's still within an acceptable range.

However, the subsequent battle between Chen Ning and the Purple Crown Grandmaster was what surprised and shocked everyone.

Especially when Chen Ning forcefully caused the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff to tremble simultaneously.

This has left everyone preoccupied with their own problems.

So much so.

They all overlooked one person.

Princess Xuanyin.

No one even noticed when Princess Xuanyin left.

And at this moment.

When the Grandmaster Danxia arrived and asked, everyone realized what had happened.

Chen Ning looked at Grandmaster Danxia and smiled slightly, saying, "I was so focused on sparring with this Grandmaster that I didn't pay attention to the princess. You should know that when fighting against such a powerful opponent, one must concentrate and not be distracted."

That makes sense.

Only.

Given the current situation, Purple Crown Grandmaster suffered a crushing defeat and was seriously injured, on the verge of death, while Chen Ning was still chatting and laughing. This seemed inexplicably incongruous with Chen Ning's cautious remarks.

Within the Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

Zhao Yinyin stood in front of a waterfall, her beautiful eyes gazing at it. Behind the waterfall was a cave abode, which was also the secluded cultivation place of the leader of Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

She has searched many places in the Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

Here.

It is the most secluded and safest place.

It's also the most likely place where her eldest brother is hiding.

Because here.

No one can come without the permission of the sect leader or other Grandmaster.

So.

It is highly likely that someone took advantage of the sect leader's absence on his travels to secretly hide the eldest prince here.

That day, Emperor Wanling entrusted Zhao Yinyin with the task of tracking down the eldest prince, and also revealed a piece of information.

That news was extremely important.

That means the eldest prince was already injured when he escaped from the palace.

Although the eldest prince had advanced to the Grandmaster Realm, the one guarding him was one of the strongest among the several Grandmaster in the palace. In order to end the battle quickly, the eldest prince made a bold move, sacrificing his own life to injure the Grandmaster guarding him.

Thus they escaped the palace.

His injuries were very serious.

If they are truly taken in by the Ten Thousand Swords Valley, they will certainly be protected by experts.

After all.

If discovered, it would be tantamount to openly harboring traitors, a crime punishable by death.

That's why Chen Ning and Zhao Yinyin devised this plan.

Chen Ning created a commotion and caused a huge disturbance.

And the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff is the most suitable, as it is the most important place in Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

Even the sect leader couldn't help but be moved.

So.

At this moment, apart from the sect leader of Ten Thousand Swords Valley who was traveling, the other three Grandmaster had all arrived at Ten Thousand Swords Cliff.

This gave Zhao Yinyin the opportunity to search for the whereabouts of the First Prince in Ten Thousand Swords Valley.

Here.

It was the last possible hiding place.

She leaped lightly, intending to enter the cave abode behind the waterfall.

But at that moment...

But a Sword Qi swept across, sending Zhao Yinyin flying.

But.

She landed steadily, clearly indicating that the person who attacked her had no intention of hurting her.

Who goes there?

Zhao Yinyin frowned slightly.

Then, an elderly man with white hair and an air of otherworldly elegance approached step by step, and said softly, "Since Princess Xuanyin has come to my place of seclusion, how could she not recognize me?"

"Sect Master Xuanjun?"

When Zhao Yinyin saw the person who had arrived, she was taken aback. "Weren't you traveling around?"

"I have just returned to the valley, so I did not go to greet the princess. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Li Xuanjun spoke calmly.

Zhao Yinyin smiled slightly, her gaze fixed on the waterfall. If before she could only say that the Crown Prince might be hiding there, now she was ninety percent certain that something strange was behind the waterfall!

Therefore.

Zhao Yinyin said, "Sect Master Xuanjun, you should know that my eldest brother plotted treason and committed a grave crime. If you harbor him, Ten Thousand Swords Valley will also be punished."

"Princess Xuanyin, my Ten Thousand Swords Valley has a clear conscience before the Dynasty. This is merely a personal matter for me. Once the cause and effect have been resolved, I will personally explain things to His Majesty."

"So, you're not planning to move aside today?"

"The cave abode behind me is where I cultivate in seclusion. I request that Your Highness leave this place for the time being."

What if I insist on going in?

Zhao Yinyin laughed and asked, "Would you kill me?"

"I dare not. Since Your Highness is unwilling to leave, then I will have to take matters into my own hands."

Li Xuanjun raised his left hand, and a burst of Sword Qi condensed.

"Don't come any closer!"

Zhao Yinyin suddenly raised her sword and held it to her throat. "If you dare take one step forward, I will kill myself. If I die in your Ten Thousand Swords Valley, even if you manage to deceive everyone and send the people behind the waterfall away, Ten Thousand Swords Valley will not be able to save itself!"

If she were kicked out, it would give her time to move the eldest prince away.

At that time.

Not only is there no evidence, but the perpetrators cannot be apprehended.

"Princess, please don't act impulsively."

Li Xuanjun's pupils contracted slightly; he was indeed afraid that Princess Xuanyin might do something shocking.

"Since Your Highness does not wish to leave, please make yourself at home."

"Okay, I want to go see what's behind that waterfall."

Zhao Yinyin walked forward, determined to go in.

Li Xuanjun sighed helplessly, raised his hand to create a wall of Sword Qi, and blocked the waterfall.

"Your Highness, you should leave. With me here, unless Song Huai Celestial Person comes, no one can get close."