Generous Rewards

The voice of the ghost mask echoed through the underground palace.

A growing excitement began to emanate from the gazes of the onlookers.

This is going against the grain! Everyone thinks the Demon Sect will fight the Great Flame Dynasty, but suddenly turning to the Wang Clan and the True Martial Sect will surely catch them off guard.

"The Wang family of Qingzhou are lackeys of the imperial court and must be severely suppressed. Otherwise, if those martial arts sects get their hands on the spoils, they will all turn against our Holy Gate in the future!"

"I will personally handle the Wang family's situation."

Ghost Mask's eyes were incredibly cold.

This trend must be nipped in the bud.

The Demon Sect was already operating in the shadows and was at a disadvantage. If other martial arts sects also sided with the imperial court, then there would be absolutely no hope of changing the world.

"As for the True Martial Sect, although they were forced to participate in this matter, Elder Lin's death is inextricably linked to them. Elder Wang, we will need your help this time."

"In a few days, the imperial court's rewards for the True Martial Sect will arrive. That will be the perfect opportunity to strike and kill those people along the way!"

Ghost Face looked at a short old man standing at the front. Although the old man was quite respectful to Ghost Face, he did not show the same awe as the others.

"Your subordinate obeys."

Elder Wang nodded calmly.

Although the True Martial Sect's Heavenly Sword Real Person severely injured Elder Lin with a single sword strike, gaining him great fame.

But they all knew that it was because Elder Lin was severely injured by the combined attack of Shen Yu and Qingniu Daoke, and was chased by Shen Yu for a day and a night. In the end, he was seriously injured by the Heavenly Sword that suddenly attacked him due to his carelessness.

Elder Wang's strength is no less than Elder Lin's.

With these preparations in place, even if we don't kill Heavenly Sword Real Person, defeating him is certainly not a problem, and the rest of the group is enough to make the True Martial Sect pay a heavy price.

With everything arranged, a murderous intent, eager to fight, filled the eyes of the group.

There was only one person.

But my heart was in turmoil, as if something was tugging at it.

The white-haired youth lowered his head, concealing his slightly pale face, and prepared to leave with the others.

The ghost's voice suddenly rang out:

"Qin Yun, you don't need to participate in this operation. Stay in the underground palace and cultivate."

Everyone paused in unison, then looked at the white-haired youth with slightly strange expressions. Some of them then realized that Qin Yun was the eighth True Disciple of the True Martial Sect 'Real Person Dragon Mountain, and had only joined the Holy Gate two years ago.

Now that they're planning to attack the True Martial Sect, the deputy sect leader has told Qin Yun not to get involved, which clearly shows they don't trust him enough.

A few people looked at him with sneer. Qin Yun was exceptionally talented and had always been valued by the deputy sect leader. It was said that he had been taught Peerless Secret Art and was being groomed as a candidate for the Holy Son. But now it seemed that this was just a rumor.

Qin Yun paused for a moment, then looked up again, his expression completely calm:

"I will follow the deputy sect leader's arrangements."

However, a faint anxiety arose in my heart.

He had originally thought that if he were involved, he might be able to secretly leak the news to the True Martial Sect through some channels, so that they could prepare in advance. But now, he could only hope that the Heavenly Sword Real Person was powerful enough.

Qin Yun's figure disappeared into the underground palace.

He thought of his master, Daoist Longshan, his senior brother Luo Wentian, and his junior brother Ning Qi.

final.

He let out a long sigh.

Time passed slowly.

The True Martial Peach Tree outside the Dao-Seeking Courtyard has sprouted and is more vigorous than in previous years. The Enlightenment Tea Tree seeds buried inside the academy are also gradually increasing in spirituality, but there is no sign of them breaking through the soil.

Ning Qi waited silently.

Since his trip to True Martial City, when he learned that most of the powerful figures the imperial court had hidden had withdrawn, Ning Qi had secretly become more vigilant.

While practicing spiritual cultivation, I would occasionally meditate and perceive the True Martial Mountain.

Several more days passed.

A group of special guests arrived at the True Martial Mountain.

The group of people appeared relaxed yet possessed a powerful aura. Their gazes were calm, but subtly carried an air of arrogance. The leader and several others were fair-skinned and beardless. In the middle of the group were a boy and a girl. The boy appeared to be about seven or eight years old, while the girl was a bit older, around ten. Both of them had an extraordinary bearing and were clearly not from ordinary families.

"Is this True Martial Mountain? It looks pretty good." The boy commented with his hands behind his back, like a little adult.

The girl agreed:

"Brother Ling, look! This True Martial Mountain is like a divine sword piercing the clouds. No wonder it can nurture a powerful swordsman like the Heavenly Sword Real Person."

The boy's eyes lit up:

"Sister Qingyue is right. If you look closely at this mountain, it really does resemble a divine sword flying by. I just don't know if Heavenly Sword Real Person is as powerful as the rumors say, and whether we will be able to meet him on this trip."

Both of them were somewhat expectant.

Both boys and girls love Swordsmanship, and upon hearing of the existence of the Heavenly Sword Real Person, they came along.

The head eunuch, Ye, said with a smile:

"Your Highness and Princess, you may not know this, but True Martial Mountain wasn't always called True Martial Mountain. It used to Divine Sword Mountain. Originally, it was a place of seclusion for an Old Man Divine Sword. Later, he made a bet with Real Person Dragon Mountain and lost Real Person Dragon Mountain Divine Sword Mountain to him."

"Afterwards, Real Person Dragon Mountain established his sect here, founding True Martial, and Divine Sword Mountain was renamed True Martial Mountain."

"As for Heavenly Sword Real Person Tianjian, he most likely came with Real Person Dragon Mountain later."

The boy, Li Ling, quickly asked:

"Is that Old Man Divine Sword also very strong? Why have I never heard of him?"

Eunuch Ye shook his head and smiled:

"The Old Man Divine Sword is merely at the Yuan Pill Realm."

Both the boy and girl were disappointed; the True Martial Mountain suddenly lost some of its appeal.

Although those at the Yuan Pill Realm are also powerful figures, they have seen many Celestial Person Realm experts, but only those at the Celestial Person Ranking level can inspire their longing.

"Eunuch Ye, do you think that if I summon Heavenly Sword Real Person, he will come out?" the little girl Li Qingyue asked.

Eunuch Ye's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said:

"My princess, you must not say such things once we reach the mountain."

"Heavenly Sword Real Person is suspected to possess the strength to be ranked on the Celestial Person Ranking. Even General Shenyu was unable to meet Heavenly Sword Real Person before. Such a recluse cannot be forced. If fate allows, one will naturally be able to meet him. This visit is to reward the True Martial Sect for their previous achievement in annihilating the Demon Sect. One must not act rashly."

Princess Li Qingyue nodded:

"Don't worry, Eunuch Ye, I know. My brother Ling and I are just trying our luck here. We might stay at the True Martial Sect a little longer, but we won't interfere with your business."

This eunuch, Ye, smiled bitterly to himself.

With his strength at the Celestial Person Realm, he shouldn't have been here to bestow rewards; the True Martial Sect wasn't qualified. It was only because these two young masters were coming that they sent him along.

Li Qingyue was a favored princess, while Li Ling was the youngest son of the Prince of Zhenbei; both were of noble status.

He just wanted to bring it back as soon as possible to report back; otherwise, he couldn't bear the responsibility if anything went wrong.

Seeing the figures faintly visible on the mountain ahead, Eunuch Ye immediately said:

"Princess, Prince, Real Person Dragon Mountain have arrived."

Everyone's expressions immediately turned serious.

The sound of Daoist Longshan's loud laughter could be heard in the distance.

"My angels, you have come from afar, thank you for your hard work!"

He looks much better than before. He had been in seclusion and hadn't even shown his face when the True Profound Sect came. But since the imperial court had come to reward him, it wouldn't be right for him not to show up.

Eunuch Ye also laughed heartily:

"Real Person Dragon Mountain, you are too kind. Your sect has rendered meritorious service in suppressing the demon; this is only to be expected."

Both sides were very polite, while simultaneously sizing each other up.

Seeing the imposing presence of Real Person Dragon Mountain and his True Disciple, Eunuch Ye nodded in approval, thinking to himself that the rumors were true True Martial Sect indeed possessed extraordinary potential; these people would likely become powerful figures in the future.

After Li Qingyue and Li Ling's gazes lingered on Real Person Dragon Mountain for a moment, they began to look around.

The Daoist Longshan was also secretly alarmed.

The leading eunuch made no attempt to conceal his aura, undoubtedly a Celestial Person Realm expert. However, it seemed a bit excessive to send someone of the Celestial Person Realm level to bestow such an honor.

Then, his gaze fell on the boy and girl who were looking around, and he seemed to understand something.

Eunuch Ye did not hide anything and introduced the two people:

"This is Princess Qingyue, and this is His Highness the Heir Apparent of the Prince of Zhenbei."

The Daoist Longshan suddenly realized what was happening, and the disciples behind him immediately bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Your Highness, and Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Qingyue and Li Ling were not arrogant and returned the greeting. From their initial observation, they had a fairly good impression of the True Martial Sect.

The group entered the Mountain Gate.

Eunuch Ye coughed lightly and raised his voice:

"The True Martial Sect receives the imperial decree!"

Daoist Longshan's expression turned solemn, and he bowed slightly in a Daoist greeting. The many True Martial Sect disciples who had already gathered behind him did the same, only their posture was even lower.

Eunuch Ye continued:

"By imperial decree, the True Martial Sect has rendered meritorious service in suppressing the demon, setting an example for all True Martial Sect. Therefore, a jade plaque is hereby bestowed upon the sect, and True Martial City is hereby transferred to the Zhenwu Sect. Furthermore, the Real Person Dragon Mountain was wounded in the fight against the demon and is hereby granted a Blood Yangzhi mushroom!"

So be it!

Daoist Longshan was slightly taken aback at first, and then a look of joy appeared on his face.

The imperial court's reward was unexpectedly generous.

"The True Martial Sect thanks you for your grace!" Daoist Longshan led the group in expressing their gratitude.