World Sword

"Lingxiao Palace Headquarters, Starlight City."

Xuan Yue looked tired.

The journey from Yuezhou to Star Province was thousands of miles long, and the journey was arduous.

He had never traveled far from home before. Even when he secretly ran away last time, he always followed behind Bai Ye. He didn't have to worry about the journey or daily life; everything was arranged perfectly by his older brother Bai Ye.

Later, when Brother Zongxuan...

After Xuan Tianzun joined the team, he no longer had to take charge of even the occasional battles.

He followed them, experiencing trials and adventures everywhere, and continued to taste local delicacies and admire beautiful scenery with Yuxuan.

But this time...

Not only was there no one to take care of his daily needs, but he also had to evade pursuit from the Sanqing Palace.

Under these circumstances, he had to stay at night and avoid big cities as much as possible, traveling with extreme caution.

Along the way, there were Demonic Beasts, bandits, and evil lords...

If it weren't for his Primordial Spirit Realm cultivation, he probably wouldn't have made it to Starlight City alive.

Who would have thought that a child he kindly spared would turn around and send him meat soup containing deadly poison under the guise of "thanking his benefactor"?

As for the robbers, he spared their lives after defeating them, giving them a chance to turn over a new leaf instead of killing them.

Two days later, however, they brought even more powerful bandits, intending to surround and kill him.

Similar incidents are countless.

Fortunately, the order south of the Tianhe River is much better than that of other major states.

Even though he learned his lesson and no longer showed himself easily, avoiding people, he still didn't encounter any other trouble, which allowed him to successfully arrive in Starlight City.

Starlight City is the capital of Star Province.

The Lingxiao Palace, which is currently under construction, is located in the new urban area of Starlight City, which is undergoing expansion.

Lingxiao City is located too far south.

Unless they stubbornly cling to their small territory in the south after Gu Jinlai, building Lingxiao Palace in Xingguang City, which has more convenient transportation, would be far better than Lingxiao City, which, even after expansion, still only has about four million people.

Lingxiao City is more suitable as an industrial center city.

Xuan Yue straightened her clothes slightly.

He is a very clean person.

However, they inevitably grew dusty and tired from the journey, making them look somewhat disheveled.

But he no longer had enough money to go to a nice inn to wash up and change his clothes.

His money...

Upon entering the first city of Sanqing Temple, some of the offerings were given to a little beggar.

But then, a bunch of beggars arrived, and so...

Several hundred taels of gold were gone just like that.

Of course, he's come to his senses now; those beggars were probably being controlled, it was premeditated, and there was a gang involved...

If he ever has the chance to return to Yuezhou, he will definitely go back to that city and rescue those children who have become beggars.

As he pondered, he smelled a fragrance.

That's the aroma of grilled meat from the restaurant across the street.

Xuan Yue was a little envious, but he had no money.

Moreover, despite being a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit Realm, he never harbored any intention to plunder or bully others.

It is precisely because of this persistence that he has come such a difficult journey.

But now that he had arrived in Starlight City, he naturally forgot all about those hardships.

"I need some money..."

Xuan Yue thought to herself.

Soon we arrived at a notice board.

In addition to official announcements, the notice board also had several posts on both sides, including job postings.

Chairman Zhao's family needs to repair their backyard and is hiring people to move bricks; they can get paid for the work.

"Calculated by number?"

Xuan Yue's spirits lifted.

He is a Primordial Spirit True Lord, with great strength, one of him is worth a hundred. He can earn in just one afternoon what an ordinary person earns in several days. He can then earn back the money for a good meal, a bath, and a change of clothes.

Of course, he can go hunting.

However, soldiers in Star Province were specifically tasked with hunting wild beasts, and over the years...

I can't speak for other places, but it's really not easy to find prey outside Starlight City.

In addition, he has a poor sense of direction and is afraid of getting lost if he goes too far, which would be a waste of time. He might as well spend an afternoon carrying bricks, which would be easy and comfortable.

"It's decided then and there."

Xuan Yue clapped her hands.

He planned to support himself by carrying bricks while waiting for Gu Jinlai to return from Muzhou.

As for heading to Muzhou...

Even with someone to ask for directions and cities to point the way, it still took him so long to reach Starlight City. If he were to go to Muzhou, which has almost no human cities, he felt that he would wander into some corner and might not be able to find Gu Jinlai refuge with.

Then.

When Xuan Tianzun arrived at Starlight City under the guidance of the World Sword, he saw Xuan Yue bustling about on the construction site.

"..."

The man who had defeated True Person and was now seemingly solidifying his title as the world's number one expert watched silently.

Looking at Xuan Yue, a Primordial Spirit True Lord, what he was wearing...

Not only is there no extravagance, but...

He worked like an ordinary person, carrying bricks.

That's incredible.

But he had spent several months with Xuan Yue, so he knew that what seemed impossible could actually happen to Xuan Yue.

Ever since he was able to resonate with the World Sword and was recognized as its master, Xuanqing, Xuanchi, Xuanwu and others have kept him hidden away, preventing him from contacting the outside world, so that outsiders would not know that the World Sword has a new master.

Of course, this news eventually did not escape the notice of True Person.

However, before understanding Wushi True Person's attitude, he knew that it was not advisable to attack Xuan Yue.

Because he had little contact with the outside world from a young age, he retained a kind nature...

He is a kind person, and that is why he was able to gain the recognition of the World Sword.

Just like how he gained the approval of the Heavenly Sword.

Each divine weapon embodies a Dao itself.

This almost foolish kindness allowed Bai Ye and Bai Yuxuan to gain his trust with just a little manipulation, and then trick him into coming to the outside of the Sanqing Palace.

Then Xuan Tianzun stepped forward and easily became the "elder brother Zong Xuan" in his words.

Even the excuse of strangling the Demonic Spirit, but actually to leave the Sword Qi of the Heavenly Sword on him, was so successful that it was hard for them to believe.

This left Xuan Tianzun, Bai Ye, and Bai Yuxuan, who had originally planned to spend three years gaining his trust and had even prepared several elaborate performances, completely at a loss.

But...

Bai Ye and Bai Yuxuan were simply following orders.

But Xuan Tianzun is different.

He stood to the side, quietly watching Xuan Yue busily working on the construction site, even observing the foreman...

He was being bossed around by an ordinary person, without a hint of complaint, while two conflicting thoughts kept clashing in his mind.

"A dignified Nascent Primordial Spirit True Lord has fallen to this state; he's utterly useless! Such a piece of trash is a waste of food to have him alive. Why bother with him? Let him fend for himself!"

Another idea...

But it reminded him of the times he spent with Frost Sword Sect.

Frost Sword Sect is a sect formed by a master who adopted orphans from various places.

It was a small organization with only about forty disciples.

He was the third disciple, and also the senior disciple of the Frost Sword Sect.

In his eyes, those carefree junior brothers and sisters in the sect were also like his own younger brothers and sisters.

Back then, under the protection of their master and senior sister, they were just as carefree...

They don't have to face the dangers of the world, nor suffer from wind and rain.

They should have been living and growing up happily...

However, the arrival of Wu Tiandi completely destroyed the Frost Sword Sect.

Just like how his arrival with Bai Ye and Bai Yuxuan ruined Xuan Yue's life.

It's a shame that someone who should have inherited the World Sword, become its master, and led the Sanqing Palace lineage to regain its former glory has fallen to this state.

He even exploited his trust to kill his master, the Beginningless True Person ...

This behavior...

How despicable!

"I just want to... live..."

Xuan Tianzun muttered to himself, as if trying to explain, or perhaps trying to convince himself. "Because I thought that if I didn't kill you, you would surely kill me once I was exposed, so I chose to strike first before you focused your attention on me..."

But...

Whatever his excuse.

It is a fact that he used Xuan Yue and his selfless trust in him to kill Wu Shi True Person.

So...

That's just human nature!

No matter how grand their motives, they only ever consider their own perspective and are driven by their own desires.

"Oh..."

A hint of mockery appeared on Xuan Tianzun's face.

It's unclear whether he's mocking others or himself.

"Call out!"

Just then, Xuan Yue, who was carrying bricks, seemed to sense something and suddenly froze.

He slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Xuan Tianzun, who was quietly observing from the side.

"You're here to kill me?"

Xuan Yue Dao.

Finally, he gave a weak laugh, "Yes, if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring breeze..."

"Idiot!"

Seeing his appearance, Xuan Tianzun's expression gradually turned cold. "So, do you intend to resist?"

"Certainly."

Xuan Yue said, "I know I'm no match for you, but... from the moment I gained the World Sword's approval, everyone told me I would be the True Person's disciple, his successor, leading the Sanqing Palace to glory. The True Person ... treated me very well too... although he was very calm, I know he was a very gentle person. He had his own responsibilities and ambitions... so I also accepted the identity of his successor... and you, you killed him... killed my master... even though I know my strength is insignificant in front of you, but... to avenge my master, I will still raise my sword against you..."

"Swing your sword at me?"

Xuan Tianzun sneered, "Have you forgotten that when the four of us went on adventures together, you said we would always be friends..."

"I considered you my friends, but what about you?"

Xuan Yue loudly interrupted Xuan Tianzun's words, "Your purpose in approaching me has always been to use me! To kill the people I respect and are closest to!"

Xuan Tianzun looked at Xuan Yue, who was shouting and clenching her fists tightly.

He calmly replied, "Yes, I used you, I killed the person you respected and were closest to, so what? You raise your sword against me? Your sword is weak and powerless, what makes you think you can avenge your master?"

"So what if I can't beat you?"

Xuan Yue stared at Xuan Tianzun with wide eyes, her aura surging and her divine sense activated.

He gritted his teeth. "There are many innocent people around us. Let's not let our battle harm others. Let's go outside the city and settle this once and for all..."

"A fight to the death? You're just throwing your life away."

Xuan Tianzun interrupted Xuan Yue without any politeness. Looking at the angry young man, he sneered and took out a divine sword that was suppressed by the spiritual power of the Heavenly Extreme Sword.

Then, seemingly casually tossed it aside...

"Bang!"

The sword was hurled in front of Xuan Yue and embedded itself firmly in the ground.

"This is!?"

Xuan Yue felt the resonance between the sword and himself, his face filled with disbelief.

"Don't say I didn't give you a chance. Take your sword, let your anger burn, let your hatred ignite, cultivate, cultivate with all your might, cultivate with your life on the line, and then..."

After saying this, Xuan Tianzun turned around and suddenly burst into loud laughter. "Come challenge me, seek revenge! Come kill me! Use my head to appease the spirit of your master in heaven! Hahahaha!"