One Sword

The Wuji Sword Sect did not invite the Beixuan Upper Sect, yet they have come uninvited.

Not only that, but there were more people than any other sect, with a total of seven powerful figures coming together, almost matching the number of powerful figures from other sects!

The arrival of the seven immediately revealed the domineering nature of the Northern Profound Sect, directly seizing the True Disciple and elders of the Wuji Sword Sect who were welcoming guests at the Mountain Gate.

At this moment, the other powerful figures present glanced back and forth between the seven members of the Northern Profound Upper Sect and Ning Qi, the soon-to-be successor of the Ning Qi Sect, and began to whisper among themselves.

"Preventing other sect leaders from succeeding to the throne—isn't the Northern Profound Sect being far too domineering?"

"They've always been domineering, but coming with this kind of force is no longer just domineering; they're here to start a war between the two sects!"

"My goodness, they've mobilized three Perfection Void Dao Realm experts! Some of our sects can only offer one. What's the Northern Profound Upper Sect thinking?"

"Regardless of their intentions, this is going to be interesting. Let's see how Ning Qi, the new sect leader of the Wuji Sword Sect, will respond."

Those True Disciple who had previously suffered setbacks at the hands of their sect's predecessors were now primarily looking towards Ning Qi.

Ning Qi's strength has increased so rapidly, and his position is about to become the sect leader, which has aroused an uncontrollable jealousy in most of them.

Now that the overlord of the Northern Xuan Region has come knocking on their door, they shook their heads, as if they had seen through everything, and sighed inwardly:

"Ning Qi, Ning Qi, your talent is indeed far inferior to ours, but you should also know the principle that the too strong are easily broken. Right now, one careless move and you might not even be able to save your life. What use is your talent then?"

The ceremony for the succession of the sect leader in the square was abruptly terminated.

Jiang Baichuan held the sect's treasured sword in both hands, standing below Ning Qi and raising it high in front of Ning Qi.

Ning Qi has not yet accepted the offer.

Although Jiang Baichuan had his back to the person who came, he was well aware of the urgent situation at hand.

For a moment, he felt both relieved and worried.

Fortunately, he was no longer the sect leader at this time, so he didn't have to face the enemy directly as the leader of a sect.

The concern is whether the Northern Profound Sect will use all its resources to target the Limitless Sword Sect.

Although Jiang Baichuan had witnessed the battle between Sword Ancestor and Ning Qi and knew that ordinary late-stage Void Dao Realm cultivators were no match for them, the seven powerful figures from the Northern Profound Sect were no ordinary people either.

Ning Qi stood in the main position in the central square.

Everyone in the sect looked toward the approaching enemy, their faces grave, but not one of them was afraid!

Ning Qi slightly raised his eyes and stared at the person from the Northern Profound Sect, especially the one who had spoken earlier.

They're saying the Wuji Sword Sect's leader will succeed him? Did they even ask the Northern Profound Upper Sect?

Ning Qi has done a lot of preparation in preparation for succeeding as sect leader.

He already knew all the famous powerful figures in both the North and South regions, so he naturally recognized that person.

That man was named Li Daocheng, the Supreme Elder of the Northern Profound Sect. His reputation had spread throughout the Northern and Southern Regions for ten thousand years, and he was a contemporary of the Sword Ancestor.

As for the other two powerful beings at the Perfection of the Void Dao Realm beside him, one was Zhao Gang and the other was Chu Risheng. Both of them were from the generation after the Sword Ancestor.

Ning Qi's eyes swept over the other two late-stage Void Realm experts behind the three. They had grabbed the necks of the Wuji Sword Sect's True Disciple and elder who were welcoming guests, lifting them up as if they were chickens.

However, even with their faces turning purple, neither of them showed any sign of yielding!

Li Daocheng stared at Ning Qi and said, "Ning Qi, you killed my sect's prodigy. Now come back to the Northern Profound Sect with me, or the Boundless Sword Sect will be stained with blood today!"

Before Ning Qi could respond, many of his elders True Disciple spoke up in unison.

"How dare you! How dare you address the Sect Master as such! If you want to take down the Sect Master, you'll have to step over our dead bodies first!"

Li Daocheng picked at his ear. "Where did that fly come from buzzing in my ear?"

The crowd was furious; if they hadn't been ordered by their sect leader, they would have already attacked.

Everyone looked at Ning Qi, hoping he would immediately give the order to lead the troops to repel the enemy.

Ning Qi was about to take the sect's treasured sword from Jiang Baichuan and unleash a slash.

However, a rebellious voice suddenly rang out from behind him, echoing throughout the entire square.

"What kind of mad dog dares to disrupt the inauguration ceremony of the Wuji Sword Sect's Sect Master? He should be executed!"

The sound had barely reached them, and before anyone could see who had spoken, the void between the two opposing sides was instantly torn apart.

The two late-stage Void Realm experts who had grabbed the necks of the Wuji Sword Sect's True Disciple and elder were annihilated on the spot before they could even react.

Everyone was utterly shocked!

Not only them, but even Li Daocheng and his two companions turned around in disbelief.

At this moment, everyone finally saw what had killed the two late-stage Void Dao Realm experts. In the void, a phantom Sword Dao rule appeared, which was more than three hundred feet long!

What the hell is this thing?

Other powerful figures from various sects exclaimed in surprise.

"I never imagined that someone could apply the rules to such an extent. I've truly learned something new today!" someone exclaimed.

Some people looked terrified and said, "This sword was too fast; even we didn't have time to react. Doesn't that mean if it were aimed at us, we would have died instantly?"

Some immediately speculated, "Could it be that the hidden master of the Wuji Sword Sect has emerged from seclusion?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned to look at the person who had spoken.

Behind Ning Qi, a figure in wide sleeves and flowing robes emerged from the void, seemingly the entire world in one person, irresistibly drawing people in.

Among the onlookers, an old Daoist priest recognized him and exclaimed in astonishment:

"Sword Master, it's you!"

Upon hearing this name, the powerful figures present were extremely surprised.

Most of those who came to participate in the succession ceremony of the Wuji Sword Sect's sect leader were people who had emerged in the last few thousand years.

Only the old Daoist recognized Jian Jingjue, but the others had read through the history of the North and South regions and had some vague impressions of him.

Someone frowned in deep thought, "Sword Master? Is that the prodigy from ten thousand years ago?"

"It must be him. Besides him, who else in the Wuji Sword Sect has the guts to kill without hesitation?"

"It is said that ten thousand years ago, he single-handedly defeated all his peers in the Northern Xuan Region with just his sword, making him the most dazzling prodigy of that era."

Some even exclaimed in admiration, "Although I am not a member of the Wuji Sword Sect, I also cultivate the Sword Dao. This man's Sword Dao has reached a level that is unfathomable, truly the pursuit of us sword cultivators throughout our lives!"

The members of the Wuji Sword Sect were greatly encouraged by the Sword Ancestor's intervention.

The two people who were taken hostage quickly returned to the Wuji Sword Sect after the Sword Ancestor killed the powerful figure.

Previously, Jian Jingjue had not appeared.

Although Ning Qi succeeded as sect leader, the more secretive his existence and condition were, the more advantageous it was to the Wuji Sword Sect.

Now that others have come knocking on his door, and three of them at the Perfection the Void Dao Realm have come together, how can Jian Jingjue continue to remain hidden behind the scenes?

The remaining five powerful figures from the Northern Profound Sect ignored the two, focusing their attention on Jian Jingjue.

Li Daocheng, who was in the lead, frowned and looked Jian Jingjue up and down for a while before saying:

"Sword Master, you're still alive!"

Sword Ancestor stepped out of the void and landed beside Ning Qi, replying:

"Who do we have here? It's just a lackey of Qi Feiyang, the former prodigy of the Northern Profound Sect. How dare you cause trouble in my Wuji Sword Sect? Have you forgotten that I slew Qi Feiyang?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was surprised to learn that the two knew each other, and that there was such a secret behind it.

Li Daocheng frowned even more deeply.

"Back then, when Senior Brother Qi fought you, he unleashed a secret treasure that even a Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't dare to touch. I never expected you to survive."

Sword Ancestor scoffed, "Bullshit! What battle with me? What secret treasure? Qi Feiyang clearly used an evil artifact to ambush me, which is why you escaped!"

Li Daocheng's expression was not good.

He never expected that Jian Jingjue was still alive, and that he had killed the two powerful figures as soon as he showed up.

Such a ruthless and decisive temper is exactly the same as it was ten thousand years ago.

It should be noted that when they came to the Wuji Sword Sect, they didn't kill anyone right away; instead, they took two people hostage and broke in.

A person's name, the bark of a tree.

Seeing that the Wuji Sword Sect actually possessed such an existence, Chu Risheng behind Li Daocheng secretly transmitted his voice:

"Elder Li, what should we do now?"

"What's the panic? Jian Jingjue is strong, but we're not pushovers either."

Li Daocheng suddenly spoke up:

"Sword Master, I was almost fooled by you. You killed two members of my Northern Profound Sect the moment you appeared; this was a ploy to intimidate us."

"Judging from your aura, you are only on par with me. With your talent, there is no way you could possibly remain at the Perfection of the Void Dao Realm like me. I'm afraid you haven't had a good time these past ten thousand years."

Jian Jingjue coughed lightly, "Your skill in reading people has improved even more in the past ten thousand years. However, killing a few of you is nothing to me."

Li Daocheng smiled, "Sword is extraordinary, why bother with such bluster? This isn't like you. If you were truly confident, you would have already wiped us out, instead of wasting so much breath on me."

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that the two men's words contained a sharp edge, each trying to gain an advantage for their own side.

Suddenly, among the powerful figures watching below, an old Daoist priest stepped forward.

He rose into the air, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

"Sword Master, do you still recognize me?" The old Daoist priest looked indignant.

The old Daoist priest's appearance amidst the conflict between the two sects was quite impressive; however, the crowd was puzzled as to why he had suddenly appeared at this time.

Sword Master glanced at the old Daoist priest and asked, "Old man, who are you?"

The old Daoist priest was nearly driven mad with anger. He pointed at the sword, breathless and seemingly filled with endless resentment.

Li Daocheng spoke up instead, "Jian Jingjue, he is Lu Yixin of the Flying Star Sect."

"Lu Yixin, Lu Yixin," Jian Jingjue repeated the name twice, but finally said, "Sorry, I really don't remember such a person."

The old Daoist priest, Lu Yixin, pointed at Jian Jingjue's trembling hand and said, "You can forget me, but do you remember Xiaolan?"

"Xiao Lan?" Jian Jingjue was taken aback, as if he had finally remembered something. "So you're talking about the daughter of the Flying Star Sect Master who once said she liked me. How is she now?"

This scene caused everyone present to look at each other with confusion in their eyes.

How did it turn from a major battle into a reunion of old friends? But they can't resist eating this juicy gossip.

Lu Yixin said dejectedly, "Xiao Lan passed away a thousand years ago."

"Is that so?" Jian Jingjue sighed softly, then said, "So what do you want by stepping forward? Do you also want to be an enemy of my Wuji Sword Sect?"

Old Master Lu stared intently at Jian Jingjue with his cloudy old eyes and said:

I want to tell you that she married me!

"Isn't this great?"

Old Master Lu's eyes welled up with tears. "But even on her deathbed, she was still calling out your name!"

Jian Jingjue blushed. What on earth was going on?

However, from the elders to the True Disciple of the Wuji Sword Sect, everyone felt that this ancestor was a real person with flesh and blood.

"Alright, Lu Yixin, right? Remember to go back and offer incense for me. I don't have time for you right now."

Lu Yixin glanced at both sides with his old eyes, still seemingly dissatisfied, but he took a seat for the time being.

His feelings were very complicated. On the one hand, he felt he had to tell Xiaolan in person about her last concern for Jian Jingjue.

On the other hand, a man's sense of dignity also made him feel a deep-seated hatred and awe towards the sword.

At this moment, his heart was torn between the two options, and no one knew what was going through his mind.

After everyone finished eating the melon, they all felt a little unsatisfied.

Jian Jingjue suddenly reached out and patted Ning Qi's shoulder, giving him a wink.

Ning Qi immediately understood.

Then, Jian Jingjue looked at Li Daocheng and the others again, "Go back, or die?"

"Hmph, Jian Jingjue, what's your hurry? If you're really in a rush, then make your move."

Li Daocheng snorted, seemingly noticing that Jian Jingjue's condition was not right.

Sword Ancestor frowned slightly, not making a move immediately, but wanting to see what else Li Daocheng wanted to do.

Li Daocheng glanced at the other powerful figures from various sects participating in the ceremony below and said:

"Have you all come here to help the Wuji Sword Sect?"

No one answered. It would be awkward for them to say anything at this moment, so they decided to remain neutral and just watch the show.

But Li Daocheng said again:

"Your intentions are already known to the Northern Profound Sect. You had better adopt the proper attitude, otherwise..."

His threat was clear.

The great powers looked at him, and they were all indignant.

There was nothing they could do; the Northern Profound Upper Sect was the most powerful sect in the Northern Profound Domain, with a Nascent Soul Realm expert residing within it, making it impossible for them to afford to offend it.

"Of course, if you help my Northern Profound Upper Sect capture the Sect Master of the Limitless Sword Sect, we will provide you with a Heaven and Earth Unity Pill and three Rule Jade as a reward. How about it?"

Upon hearing this, the powerful figures were taken aback.

When did the Northern Profound Sect change its ways?

However, if what they say is true, they wouldn't mind helping, since it would allow them to befriend the Northern Profound Sect and also gain something in return.

The Heaven and Earth Unity Pill is a pill used by giants in the Integration Realm, and it is extremely useful to those in the Void Dao Realm. The Jade of Rules is applicable to all three realms and is also very precious.

Immediately, five powerful figures, leading their True Disciple, joined the ranks of the Northern Profound Sect.

Li Daocheng's gaze suddenly fell on the old Daoist Lu Yixin.

"Lu Yixin, I know you definitely can't stand Jian Jingjue. Why not help my Northern Xuan Sect this time? You'll get treasures and vent your anger at the same time. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

To his surprise, Lu Yixin didn't even glance at him.

I promised Xiaolan I wouldn't target him.

Li Daocheng sighed, thinking, "This guy's hopeless. Oh well, one more won't make a difference."

Even Jian Jingjue hadn't expected the old Daoist to be so principled; it must be because of his deep love for him.

Li Daocheng then said to the Sword Ancestor, "Come on, let the three of us meet this former prodigy!"

Jian Jingjue said no more, his tall figure soaring into the sky. Li Daocheng and the other two Void Dao Realm Perfection experts immediately followed, forming a subtle formation that surrounded him in the center.

A terrifying wave suddenly erupted in the sky, and numerous divine chains of rules appeared in the void, and the group immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

Jian Jingjue was surrounded by three people, whose Sword Dao techniques, like swimming fish, protected him in the center.

When no one could see him, he suddenly wiped a streak of bright red blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand and leaned down to glance below.

"Ning, I've drawn their fire. The rest is up to you."

"Once you've taken down the others, we'll coordinate an attack from the inside and outside."

Just as Li Daocheng said, Jian Jingjue's previous move, which directly eliminated two powerful figures, was already the limit of what he could do.

He was injured by the Great Dao, and could only attack for a moment. However, Li Daocheng and the other two Perfection the Void Dao, and he was not confident that he could kill them instantly.

Now that three people were involved, Jian Jingjue handed the rest over to Ning Qi.

The two were of one mind and both knew each other's strength, so he was very at ease.

Below.

Other sects wished to help the five powerful figures of the Northern Profound Upper Sect reunite with the remaining two powerful figures of the Northern Profound Upper Sect.

Although they outnumbered each other, they were still led by two people.

After all, these two were also close to the Perfection the Void Dao Realm, which was something that sects like theirs could not compare to.

The leader said, "That Jian Jingjue is already trapped by the three Supreme Elders of our Northern Profound Sect and will soon perish. The others from the Boundless Sword Sect are nothing special. Let's join forces and capture Ning Qi."

"Yes!"

Immediately, the five powerful figures attacked simultaneously.

Meanwhile, the elders of the Wuji Sword Sect also joined forces to fight against the five.

The others who came to watch the ceremony, while enjoying the spectacle, were still quite alarmed.

They realized then that even watching a play couldn't bring them peace of mind.

Because the future is uncertain, if the Wuji Sword Sect cannot hold on, then the Beixuan Upper Sect will become even more powerful, and they will be in big trouble in the future!

The remaining True Disciple were extremely anxious and wanted to activate the sect's protective formation.

However, due to the invitation extended to various sects today, many areas of the sect-protecting formation have been temporarily closed, making it impossible to fully activate in a short period of time; there simply isn't enough time.

Ning Qi's gaze remained calm, while the vice sect leader Cang Wanhe beside him had already joined the Battlefield.

"Sect Master, please accept this sword!"

Below the steps in front of Ning Qi, the former sect leader Jiang Baichuan still held the sect's sword high and spoke at this moment.

His situation was special; he had to complete the ritual before he could participate in the battle, so he could only wait for Ning Qi to obtain the sword.

He had been keeping his head down, but now he was looking at Ning Qi.

There was a hint of anxiety in his eyes, but after meeting Ning Qi's gaze, Jiang Baichuan's anxiety was inexplicably calmed down.

Jiang Baichuan was deeply shocked. Although Ning Qi was young, he had achieved a composure that even he could not.

Ning Qi snatched the sect's most powerful sword and said calmly, "Go."

"Yes!"

Jiang Baichuan immediately accepted the order and left.

Few people care about what Ning Qi is doing now.

They were either drawn to the battle between the three Void Dao Realm Perfection experts and Jian Jingjue in the sky, or they turned their attention to the battle below.

Ning Qi held the sect's treasured sword, gently drawing it out but not unleashing its full power, concealing its sharpness within.

He has gained a lot in recent days, especially from the Sword Ancestor.

He couldn't do the Sword Ancestor's ten-thousand-meter Sword Dao rule divine chain, nor could he do the Sword Ancestor's one sword controlling ten thousand laws, but he could break ten thousand laws with one sword.

Ning Qi's gaze swept over the sword's edge. Holding this sect's most treasured sword in his hand gave him an extremely strange feeling, as if he were holding the entire Wuji Sword Sect in his grasp.

"Then... let's use him as a sacrifice for the sword!"

He finally made his move, his sword flashing as he thrust it in a certain direction.

The moment he made his move, it shook heaven and earth, and an enormous black hole appeared within the Wuji Sword Sect.

Although it lacked any fancy brilliance, this black hole resembled a void abyss, where all Spiritual Qi and rules were annihilated.

At this moment, the darkness stood out starkly against the radiant light, inspiring fear in anyone who beheld it, and instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"This is..." someone exclaimed.

"The new sect leader, Ning Qi, has made his move, using the same attack as Jian Jingjue before!"

"No, his attack was even stronger than Jian Jingjue's. Didn't you see that black hole that's thicker than a bucket?" Someone swallowed hard and pointed at the black hole in the void.

Someone asked, "But who exactly is Ning Qi attacking? We didn't see it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the void black hole pierced the sky and reached the outer edge of the Wuji Sword Sect's protective formation.

A figure suddenly fell from the void, dead beyond any doubt, plummeting straight downwards.

Who is this person?

Everyone was filled with doubt.

This person had not been seen before, but now, on his first public appearance, he was already dead.

They were unaware, but the people of the Northern Profound Sect knew perfectly well.

Upon seeing the falling figure, the expressions of everyone from the Northern Profound Sect changed drastically.

"Elder Xu Chen!"

Li Daocheng exclaimed in surprise; he was the first to notice and sense Xu Chen's figure.

As he spoke, the other powerful figures from the Northern Profound Sect also exclaimed in surprise.

Xu Chen was a powerful figure from the Northern Profound Sect 20,000 years ago. He was cultivated by the Northern Profound Sect as a protector of the sect and was almost unknown to outsiders.

However, in recent years, the Northern Profound Sect has been restless and eager to integrate the power of the entire Northern Profound Domain, which led to the emergence of these hidden sect protectors, thus revealing their true colors.

"Xu Chen?"

Upon hearing the exclamation, everyone was stunned into silence.

"Did I hear that right? Are they calling for that peerless expert at the half-step Integration Realm?"

"Besides that person, who else could have shocked all the powerful figures of the Northern Profound Sect like this?"

A True Disciple inquired, "Elder, may I ask what a peerless expert at the half-step Integration Realm is?"

The elders within his sect immediately responded, "Those who fail to break through to the Integration Realm will never have any hope of advancing further in their lives!"

No one paid any attention to the two, then another powerful being spoke:

"That son of a bitch, the Northern Profound Upper Sect thinks too highly of the Boundless Sword Sect. Not only did they openly send seven powerful figures, but they also secretly sent a half-step Integration Realm expert to accompany them."

Someone, with a mournful face, said, "You're wrong to say that. The Boundless Sword Sect is indeed worth taking seriously. Didn't you see that Xu Chen is dead now?"

The man immediately slapped himself in the face. "Damn it, I should have slapped myself. I hope Sect Leader Ning didn't hear it."

Just as news of the unparalleled expert's demise spread, the chaotic battles that had been taking place everywhere paused for a moment, a rare occurrence.

They all focused their attention on Ning Qi.

The members of the Wuji Sword Sect were naturally overjoyed; they never expected that Senior Brother Ning's strength had become so terrifying.

When the powerful figures from the Northern Profound Sect arrived, their initial impression was one of dark clouds pressing down on the city, threatening to crush it. But now, with Ning Qi drawing his sword, the sky cleared up completely.

Their confidence soared!

In contrast, there were the powerful figures of the Northern Profound Sect.

Does the Northern Profound Sect still have experts?

The sword strike was beyond their expectations; it killed two powerful figures with a single stroke, giving them a rude awakening.

With Elder Xu Chen in charge, everyone was quite confident. No matter how strong Jian Jingjue was, he wouldn't last long against three Void Dao Realm Perfection and Elder Xu Chen.

Therefore, Li Daocheng and his two companions specifically targeted Jian Jingjue, leaving the remaining two powerful figures below.

They have a trump card!

However, now, their trump card has been exposed with a single blow!

The strongest member of the Wuji Sword Sect was not Jian Jingjue, who amazed the entire Northern Xuan Region ten thousand years ago, but the new sect leader, Ning Qi!