Xiao Chen's Sword Shocks Everyone

Arrogant!

He was simply too arrogant!

Everyone present was stunned by Xiao Chen's words.

Some people inside Prince Ding's Estate had also noticed the conflict in the sky. They were just about to watch the drama when they heard Xiao Chen's words and froze on the spot.

No one was more frightened than Steward Qiu.

He had just tried to stop Xiao Chen and had even done something so humiliating to him.

Once Xiao Chen had dealt with the Supreme Purity Sword Sect, it would be the day Steward Qiu died.

Elder Bai was stunned as well. He had originally wanted to give Xiao Chen a way out.

He had never imagined that the fellow before him would be so arrogant.

Though he had not come from a holy land, he was still a Heavenly Origin cultivator, a full major realm above Xiao Chen.

But now that Xiao Chen had said such things, how could Elder Bai maintain his standing in the Supreme Purity Sword Sect if he did nothing?

Who would still dare become his disciple?

"Those were your words! If you lose, don't go looking for people from the Dao-Seeking Academy to take revenge later!"

Xiao Chen smiled. "Don't worry. A Heavenly Origin cultivator like you is no match for this young master. Of course, if you lose, you won't have another chance to fight me either.

"Because I never fight a defeated opponent!"

"It's a deal!"

Seeing that Xiao Chen had agreed, Elder Bai could no longer concern himself with so much. What he had to do now was defeat this brat and teach him a lesson.

"Have them all go down, so I don't accidentally kill them all when I strike."

Xiao Chen glanced at Xiao Shili and the others.

Elder Bai did not object when he heard this and waved to the disciples.

"All of you, wait at the entrance to the estate."

"Yes, Master."

Only then did Xiao Shili recover from his shock. He led his fellow disciples down to the entrance of the estate.

"Fellow Daoist, please enlighten me."

Elder Bai made an inviting gesture.

Xiao Chen nodded slightly. "You draw your sword first. Otherwise, don't say I didn't give you the chance."

Hiss...

Everyone present drew a sharp breath at those words.

Even the people from the Dao-Seeking Academy could not help commenting.

"Junior Brother Xiao is being too arrogant. His opponent is a Heavenly Origin cultivator, after all."

"No, he isn't being arrogant. He seems to be walking the path of invincibility," Elder Huang, who was widely experienced and knowledgeable, said unhurriedly.

"This time, I'll finally get to see the Miscellaneous Dao Institute's ultimate technique, Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin, with my own eyes."

The students also looked curious when they heard the name Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin.

In the sky, Elder Bai was taken aback at first, but quickly recovered.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, this sword strike of mine is one of the Supreme Purity Sword Sect's three Supreme Purity swords. You'd best be careful!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Bai swung his sword fiercely.

Clang!

The strike was as swift as lightning and swept through all resistance like splitting bamboo. The sound arrived before the sword!

Xiao Chen casually thrust his sword. "Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin!"

A single point of sword light appeared first, and then countless streams of Sword Qi erupted from Xiao Chen.

The streams of Sword Qi rained down on Elder Bai.

In an instant, they shattered Elder Bai's Sword Qi.

Elder Bai had never seen such a terrifying sword move. He hurriedly swung his sword to defend himself, shouting, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, I admit defeat!"

Hearing him, Xiao Chen immediately withdrew the longsword in his hand. He had achieved his aim, so there was no need to keep killing.

The moment the Sword Qi dissipated, Elder Bai finally let out a long breath of relief.

If he had not admitted defeat so quickly, he would probably have suffered grievously today. The brat before him was simply too terrifying.

He truly was worthy of being someone from the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Silence!

A hush fell inside and outside Prince Ding's Estate.

Though the two had not fought for long, almost everyone in Prince Ding's Estate had seen it.

Xiao Shili and the others in particular had not expected their master to lose so quickly.

The people from the Dao-Seeking Academy, meanwhile, looked as though they had not seen enough.

"This Elder Bai is far too weak. He doesn't seem like a Heavenly Origin Realm cultivator at all."

"Exactly, exactly. He's not even as good as some of our Late-stage True Fate senior brothers in the inner institute."

"..."

Elder Huang smiled. "Naturally. It's a good thing the old fellow knew what was good for him. If Martial Nephew Xiao had gone all out, I'm afraid his head would have hit the ground."

They had not spoken loudly, but the surroundings were simply too quiet.

There was no way for the others not to hear every word.

Elder Bai's face turned alternately ashen and purple when he heard them. If anyone else had said such a thing, he would certainly have rushed over and killed them.

But the old man's use of "Martial Nephew Xiao" extinguished all the anger in his heart.

Someone who could call Xiao Chen his martial nephew could only be an elder of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Realizing that an elder of the Dao-Seeking Academy was also here, he was immensely grateful for the choice he had just made.

He had not insisted on fighting Xiao Chen to the death. Otherwise, even if he had defeated Xiao Chen, his own head would probably have hit the ground.

Xiao Chen descended from the sky and cupped his hands toward Elder Huang. "Martial Uncle Huang, I'm sorry you had to see that."

Elder Huang smiled. "Martial Nephew, you've truly opened my eyes today. The Miscellaneous Dao Institute's ultimate technique, Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin, certainly lives up to its name. It's a pity your opponent was too weak.

"I didn't get to see the Miscellaneous Dao Institute's other ultimate techniques."

Xiao Chen replied politely, "If you'd like to see them, Martial Uncle, you'll be able to see my Senior Brother Cao use another of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute's ultimate techniques after we return in a while."

Elder Huang's interest was immediately piqued. "Oh? So there's going to be more excitement at your Miscellaneous Dao Institute?"

The two chatted as though no one else were there, paying no heed to the people from Prince Ding's Estate or the Supreme Purity Sword Sect.

Even so, the disciples and elder of the Supreme Purity Sword Sect did not dare say another word.

After a while.

Only then did Elder Bai step forward and say respectfully, "This junior greets Senior. Please forgive my many offenses just now."

Elder Huang waved a hand. "Not at all. You were merely settling a personal grudge. As long as Xiao Chen is unharmed, I naturally won't interfere.

"But if anything happened to Xiao Chen, I'm afraid the various chief elders and the dean of our Dao-Seeking Academy would all take action together."

At those words, Elder Bai's legs went weak with fright, and he nearly collapsed to the ground. Cold sweat poured down his forehead.

He was no fool and naturally understood the implication.

"Thank you for the warning, Senior. I have important matters to attend to in my sect, so I'll take my leave."

Elder Huang nodded slightly. "Go on."

Elder Bai then gathered up his disciple's corpse and led the other disciples away.

Xiao Shili alone was left standing there in a daze. He wanted to leave with his master, but could not bring himself to ask.

After all, Xiao Chen had said earlier that he had come to settle family affairs.

Just then, a rumble of hoofbeats suddenly sounded from the street.

Everyone present turned toward the sound.

A mounted party was approaching, carrying a banner with a large "Ding" character on it.

Xiao Chen looked closely and knew that his father had returned...