The visitors included not only the city lord of Azure Wave City, but also the patriarchs of the Fang, Qin, Zhang Household families.
After the formation shattered, they all sensed the Sword Qi lingering in the air. Although it was only an aftereffect, they were all among the strongest, and they could sense it roughly just from the aftereffect.
After sensing it for a moment, they were all somewhat shocked.
Such Sword Qi...
So strong!
Who made the move?
Although they arrived in a hurry, upon closer inspection, they could easily see that the matter was already over.
The pressure of the Spiritual Power emanating from the air even made them tremble slightly.
This is really...
The city lord of Azure Wave City glanced at everyone present and immediately spotted Bikong. He was somewhat taken aback, but then turned around without hesitation and sealed off the space.
The three patriarchs beside him were caught off guard the moment the array plate fell.
They were discussing city affairs when they suddenly heard a servant report that something terrible had happened at the Twelve-Story Pavilion, so they rushed over together.
now...
" He Qinglang, what are you doing!?"
The elders from all the families frowned in unison.
The city lord of Azure Wave City, He Qinglang, remained calm and spoke indifferently, "Elder Bikong from my Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect is present, and none of your three major Lineage are among them. I would appreciate it if you could accompany me on this trip, but what follows is a private matter concerning the Azure Wave City, so please excuse us."
These words infuriated the Fang Household family patriarch.
He was so angry he laughed.
"Lord Crane City, why are you being so secretive?"
"Let's be frank. Everyone here is after that Sword Qi we just witnessed. What is your purpose in blocking our way and preventing us from investigating?"
The two elders beside them echoed in deep voices.
"Such a major incident has occurred in the city; we should discuss it together. Lord He, it's not appropriate for you to act alone like this."
"Yes, what if the bad guy is still around..."
"No need for you to worry," He Qinglang said casually. "I will naturally take responsibility for my actions."
"Elder Bikong's fate is unknown; I must take my leave."
After he finished speaking, he stepped straight into the array and sealed it off completely.
Only the three patriarchs remained in place.
The three elders looked at each other.
The Zhang Household family patriarch was so angry he laughed.
Is he dead or alive?
He figured that the other party wanted him to investigate first to find out what that Sword Qi was all about!
Do they really think they're so old and blind that they can't see the Bikong standing there properly?
They can't even lie in secret!
but...
Even though they knew that He Qinglang's words just now were not heartfelt, there was nothing else they could do.
Even if they were both at the Late Saint Realm, it would be impossible for them to force their way through this array.
Otherwise, that would mean a complete breakdown in relations.
Even if the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect is in a bad situation now, it is still not something they can shake.
Therefore...
What exactly happened inside!?
Inside the array plate.
He Qinglang turned around and looked at the Bikong where she had been standing, her eyes filled with surprise.
"That One Sword strike just now... was it you who delivered it?"
"You've broken through the Sword Domain?"
No matter how he thought about it, it seemed like there was only one possibility, but it was also the least likely.
After all, just a few days ago, Bikong was recuperating from his injuries at his city lord's mansion.
For a long time, Bikong was stunned. When he finally came to his senses, he took a deep breath and slowly shook his head.
"No, it wasn't me, Lord City Lord, it was... it was..."
His voice was still strained as he struggled to calm himself down, stammering and stumbling as he pieced together the cause, process, and outcome of the matter before finally uttering it all.
As he spoke, almost everyone held their breath, remaining extremely quiet and listening patiently.
However, almost everyone's gaze would occasionally sweep in Lin Xuan's direction.
His eyes were filled with immense shock and fervor.
after all...
This was a true expert from the Sword Domain, right in front of them!
After saying that, Bikong took another deep breath.
He took two steps back and extended a hand towards Lin Xuan.
"This is the fellow Daoist I just mentioned."
He Qinglang turned her head to look at Lin Xuan, somewhat incredulous that Lin Xuan was so young.
However, he also knew that Bikong would never lie to him.
In other words, the person before us is truly a powerful individual.
Someone even stronger than the Bikong...
Sword Domain expert!
"I am He Qinglang, the city lord of Azure Wave City. This fellow Daoist..." He Qinglang began tentatively.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow.
He hadn't expected that it would actually alarm the city lord of Azure Wave City.
However, befriending him would be entirely beneficial to oneself.
He nodded.
" Lin Xuan, a Rogue Cultivator."
Rogue Cultivator?
He Qinglang and Bikong exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of joy in each other's eyes.
Rogue Cultivator!
The best option is to Rogue Cultivator!
And such a young, powerful Rogue Cultivator from the Saint Realm Sword Domain!
He Qinglang was overjoyed and felt even more certain, so he couldn't help but speak.
"I see that Fellow Daoist Lin possesses such extraordinary talent, why is he not affiliated with a sect?"
"If you don't mind, would you be willing to join my Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect? If you feel it's not suitable and wish to leave, you can do so at any time, and we will certainly not hesitate."
"If you are willing, my master is the peak master of Ximu Peak in the Danxia Sword Sect. You can come to my Ximu Peak and immediately become an elder of my Danxia Sword Sect. You will be given both resources and power!"
"City Lord..."
Elder Bikong was speechless.
He never expected that, even after so many years and with He Qinglang having served as the city lord for quite some time, he would still be so straightforward.
However, Lin Xuan actually took these words to heart.
He pondered for a moment.
Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect is not the best choice for me.
But sometimes, he only considers first impressions, not strength or weakness.
For Lin Xuan, the fact that City Lord He Qinglang had taken the initiative to extend an invitation was a matter of fate.
Moreover, he really needs a place to stay right now.
The Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect is not only a sword cultivation sect, but also has the reputation of being Pill Sect. If he joins, his pill resources will be secured.
In that case...
Lin Xuan pondered for a moment, then nodded to He Qinglang.
"Can."
"Since the city lord has extended such a warm invitation, then I, Lin, shall accept."
Upon hearing this, both He Qinglang and Bikong were overjoyed.
The addition of a powerful Sword Domain is a great boon for the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect.
He Qinglang then remembered something else.
He looked up at the Bikong and asked, "Where is that sword manual you mentioned?"
He had been so focused on listening to Bikong's story that he was now quite curious about how this sword manual had captivated Bikong's heart.
Bikong glanced at Lin Xuan, and seeing that Lin Xuan didn't care, he handed over the sword manual he had bought with a little reluctance.
He Qinglang glanced at it.
That one glance was like a clay ox sinking into the sea, completely plunging into its depths.
By the time he regained consciousness, Lin Xuan had already drunk two more cups of tea.
The time allotted for the array formation was almost up.
However, He Qinglang couldn't care less about anything else; he was completely shocked, gripped the sword manual in his hand, and almost couldn't wait to speak to Lin Xuan.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, this... this sword manual..."
"Would you be willing to bring it into your sect? Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect, one billion to you!"