Showdown! Tian Buyi's Shock! (Have You Stopped Loving Me?)

Dazhu Peak.

By the time Tian Buyi returned, it was already evening.

A faint fish-belly white still lingered on the horizon, blending with the afterglow of the setting sun to lend Dazhu Peak an added charm.

The many disciples of Dazhu Peak had also gathered once more in Tian Buyi's small house after a long time.

Tian Buyi and Su Ru both looked over the disciples of Dazhu Peak and nodded in satisfaction.

"It seems none of you have neglected your cultivation these past years, especially Bishu."

"After entering the sect for five years, you have already cultivated the Taiji Xuanqing Dao to the fourth level. That is no slow progress. Keep working hard."

At those words, Song Daren and the others all turned to look at Du Bishu, their faces filled with happiness for him.

"It was all thanks to Junior Brother Bai's help. Otherwise, how could I have broken through two realms in such a short time?"

Hearing Tian Buyi's praise, Du Bishu grew a little embarrassed.

Some time ago, Du Bishu had relied on his own efforts to reach the third level of the Taiji Xuanqing Dao.

After reaching that realm, he suddenly recalled an Elixir his junior brother had given him before, saying it could help him rise another level after making a breakthrough.

With a try-it-and-see mindset, Du Bishu swallowed the Elixir. To his surprise, his strength surged, and his comprehension of the Daoist Techniques of heaven and earth multiplied. Within a single day, he broke through another level.

"It was also because Senior Brother Du was willing to work hard!"

Bai Ye smiled faintly.

That Elixir was actually one that enhanced comprehension, and it was already useless to Bai Ye.

The fact that it allowed Du Bishu to advance a full level in one day was also the result of Du Bishu's own efforts.

Seeing that Bai Ye showed no arrogance whatsoever, Tian Buyi nodded in satisfaction as well.

Then Tian Buyi explained why he had gathered everyone here.

Naturally, it was because members of the Demonic Cult had appeared at the Qingyun Sect during the day. Tian Buyi instructed everyone not to leave Dazhu Peak unless necessary for the time being.

Song Daren and the others nodded at this.

After everyone had eaten their fill, they bid farewell to Tian Buyi and Su Ru before leaving one after another.

"Little Ye, wait."

Just as Bai Ye was about to leave, Tian Buyi's voice rang out.

Tian Buyi walked over slowly, looking at Bai Ye with a faint smile. "I heard about your Senior Brother's matter from him."

"With your strength and talent, you are more than qualified to inherit the position of Dazhu Peak's chief. The fact that you could understand your master and counsel Daren proves that you have truly integrated into our Dazhu Peak family. I am very gratified."

Bai Ye shook his head slightly upon hearing Tian Buyi's words.

"Master, this disciple has always been carefree. The position of Dazhu Peak's chief would only be a burden to me. I have no interest in that position. Senior Brother is gentle by nature and deeply cares for all his junior brothers."

"He is the best choice for chief."

"It is good that you understand!" Tian Buyi nodded approvingly. "There is no need to speak of your talent and aptitude. As your master, I have not helped you much. Everything has been the result of your own cultivation."

"Speaking of which, I have not been a qualified master."

Bai Ye was somewhat baffled by those words.

Why was he suddenly saying this?

"People say that a master leads one through the gate, while cultivation depends on the individual. Being able to enter Dazhu Peak and become Master's disciple is already this disciple's good fortune."

Tian Buyi smiled faintly at that, then slowly walked beneath the eaves and turned his back to Bai Ye.

"It was you, wasn't it?"

"That unmatched sword qi... it was your Heaven Severing Sword Draw, wasn't it?"

His voice was calm, yet it carried absolute certainty.

The moment those words were spoken, the entire courtyard seemed to fall silent.

Not far away, Su Ru's delicate expression shifted slightly, and she looked at Tian Buyi and Bai Ye with concern.

"It was me."

Bai Ye raised his head, his expression calm.

Tian Ling'er, meanwhile, was filled with enormous confusion.

She suddenly felt as though the atmosphere had become heavy without warning.

The entire courtyard sank into silence.

"Hahaha!"

"Well done!"

Suddenly, Tian Buyi spun around. His face was full of excitement as he burst into laughter and patted Bai Ye directly on the shoulder.

"Old Monster Duanmu is considered a powerful expert even in the Shangqing Realm, yet you actually managed to kill him."

"It seems your strength far exceeds my imagination!"

Seeing Tian Buyi laugh so excitedly, Bai Ye relaxed and revealed a faint smile.

"On my way back from Fenghui Peak, those people blocked my path. I had no choice but to make a move."

"Otherwise, this disciple would have been too lazy to fight. It is far too troublesome."

Only Bai Ye could say something like that.

If anyone else said it, Tian Buyi would have taught him a lesson.

Whoosh!

The next moment.

Bai Ye suddenly waved his hand. A dark purple light appeared before him, followed by a Demonic Sword radiating terrifying bloodthirsty baleful qi.

"This is the Ancient Demon Sword!"

"This disciple used this Demonic Sword to kill Old Monster Duanmu."

The moment he said this, Tian Buyi's expression turned solemn as he stared at the Demonic Sword before him, which emitted terrifying bloodthirsty baleful qi.

Before even touching it, he could already sense the horrifying bloodthirsty baleful qi contained within the blade. It was truly a supreme treasure of the Demonic Path.

Tian Buyi slowly raised his right hand and gripped the Ancient Demon Sword!

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

In an instant, terrifying demonic blood qi surged from the sword. Dense bloodthirsty baleful qi enveloped Tian Buyi, seemingly about to corrode and demonize him at once.

"Insolence!"

Seeing this, Bai Ye gave a cold shout.

Clang!

The Demon Suppressing Divine Sword at his waist let out a clear cry. A vast, righteous aura surged from its blade and directly suppressed the Demonic Sword.

Tian Buyi's body, which had seemed to be undergoing demonization, slowly recovered. A trace of shock appeared in his eyes as he stared fixedly at the Demonic Sword in his hand.

"What a Demonic Sword. It possesses such terrifying bloodthirsty demonic qi. Simply holding it nearly caused it to backlash against me."

"Even I nearly fell for it!"

Looking at the Demonic Sword in his hand, Tian Buyi was truly shaken and inwardly terrified.

A Demonic Sword!

This truly was a Demonic Sword!

It could backlash against its wielder. With the slightest carelessness, one might become this sword's slave.

Then Tian Buyi's gaze shifted to the Demon Suppressing Divine Sword at Bai Ye's waist, and a glint appeared in his eyes. "You used the power of that sword to suppress the Demonic Sword's power, which is why you were not harmed by its backlash?"

"Yes." Bai Ye nodded.

"This Demonic Sword is extremely terrifying. Though it can greatly enhance its wielder's strength, it will also gradually corrode the wielder's body without their realizing it. In the long run, one may become this Demonic Sword's slave."

Tian Buyi nodded gravely.

It truly was a Demonic Sword, exceptionally evil. Even he had nearly suffered its backlash, let alone anyone else.

If it fell into the hands of the Demonic Cult, it would likely bring a tremendous disaster upon all living beings.

After examining the Demonic Sword carefully, Tian Buyi returned it to Bai Ye and said solemnly, "Use this sword with caution. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you must never use it."

Bai Ye's expression also grew solemn. He cupped his hands and said, "Rest assured, Master. This disciple understands."

Only then did Tian Buyi nod in satisfaction.

It was only because it was Bai Ye.

Otherwise, Tian Buyi would never allow one of his disciples to possess such a terrifying Demonic Sword.

"You said you encountered an attack on your way back to Dazhu Peak?"

"Then Old Monster Duanmu came specifically for you?"

Tian Buyi's expression darkened again.

Bai Ye put away the Demonic Sword and nodded. "They attacked this disciple along the only route back. Clearly, they knew this disciple's exact information and location."

Hearing this, Tian Buyi's expression shifted uncertainly. Only after a long while did he speak. "Very well. I understand."

"You do not need to concern yourself with this matter. I will investigate it personally."

"Go back and rest."

Bai Ye respectfully acknowledged the order before walking away at an unhurried pace.

"Is it really all right to let Little Ye use such a Demonic Sword?" Su Ru came to Tian Buyi's side, her voice grave.

Looking in the direction where Bai Ye had disappeared, Tian Buyi's expression cleared, and he said with a smile, "Do not underestimate that boy. Aside from him, I fear no one else can control this Demonic Sword."

"Letting him use it is the best choice."

Su Ru smiled faintly. "You have that much faith in Little Ye?"

Then Su Ru's expression turned grave.

"But... what Little Ye said at the end..."

Tian Buyi's expression turned cold. "It seems there is a traitor within our Qingyun Sect as well. Little Ye has always kept an extremely low profile and rarely makes a move, yet he drew an interception from members of the Demonic Cult. And the one who came was someone of Old Monster Duanmu's caliber."

"There is definitely a traitor within the sect!"

Tian Buyi's aura surged forth, carrying a trace of killing intent.

Anyone who dared to assassinate his disciple would not be spared.