Three days later, Nine Spirits Sword Sect's main hall was already packed with people.
Everyone wore expectant, excited expressions. Ye Xuan had entered Sword Peak three days ago.
By precedent, even the Nine Spirits Sect Master and Grand Elder Ren Xiaoyao had only lasted two days within Sword Peak, yet both had comprehended peak Earthly Grade sword techniques.
But today, they might witness the birth of a new record.
Ye Qingling seemed somewhat out of place amid the crowd. Compared to the other disciples' admiration and reverence, her face was filled with worry.
Ever since learning that Xu Wangchen had mistakenly entered the Nine Spirits forbidden grounds, she had spent this time praying that he would return safely.
Today, all the sect's higher-ups, including the Nine Spirits Sect Master, stood in midair and looked toward the back mountain.
They could sense that the spiritual energy in the back mountain was growing increasingly violent. Ye Xuan was about to emerge from Sword Peak.
"Yo, so many people came to welcome us. Let me see who still dares say that you don't get along with my Purple Firmament Sword Sect?"
A booming voice rang out. Everyone turned to look, only to see three figures striding through the air and stopping above Nine Spirits Sword Sect.
The Nine Spirits Sect Master's face immediately darkened upon seeing them, and the last shred of hope in his heart was ground away. The newcomers were none other than Ji Wuming and the other two. This also confirmed that Xu Wangchen was Ye Yu!
"Who did I think it was? So it is the Purple Firmament Sword Sect's Grand Elder, gracing us with his presence. May I ask what brings you here?" the Nine Spirits Sect Master asked calmly.
Ji Wuming merely waved a hand and said