Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (55)

For the next month, Tian Ya Peak was immersed in an unusual calm.

Every morning, Su Han rose early to practice his swordsmanship. The second form of the Tian Ya Nine Swords, Heaven Opening, was far more complex than the first. This sword strike did not emphasize power, but intent. It required the sword to emerge as though splitting heaven and earth, severing all shackles. The very first move, Dawn Break, required him to gather all his star power into a single point at the instant he drew his sword. Before the blade even arrived, its sword intent had already shattered the enemy's spirit.

He practiced for a full seven days before he barely managed to grasp the threshold.

What worried him even more was his senior sister's condition. Ever since returning from the secret realm, the luster of the Calming Heart Pendant had gradually faded, and Yuheng's voice had grown increasingly weak. Sometimes, there was no sound from her for an entire day. Su Han knew that Evil Thought's erosion of his senior sister's soul power was worsening.

"We must find a solution as soon as possible." He stared at the Tian Ya Sword in his hand, his brow tightly furrowed.

That afternoon, Elder Lin suddenly came to the small courtyard, his expression grave.

"Su Han, there is something I need to tell you." After sitting down, the old man pondered for a moment before speaking. "There have been some disturbances within the sect recently. They may be related to what you and Ye Wuhen obtained in the secret realm."

"Disturbances?"

"Someone is secretly investigating what you obtained from the secret realm." Elder Lin lowered his voice. "Especially news concerning the Green Jade Lotus Root. It seems to have leaked."

Su Han's heart tightened. The Nine-Section Green Jade Lotus