Slaughter-Breaking Sword Shi Xuan

"Uncle-Master Hong, that senior brother has emerged from seclusion."

Inside the supervision room of the Jingyuan Academy, an inner disciple rushed in and reported everything he knew in one breath.

At this moment, Deacon Hong had just finished his cultivation. With a hint of displeasure on his face, he said indifferently, "How have I always taught you not to panic no matter what happens?"

"But... but this is the person you told me to keep a close eye on."

The inner disciple's voice trailed off towards the end, and he seemed hesitant to look directly at Deacon Hong.

"The person I asked you to keep an eye on?"

Deacon Hong asked with a puzzled look.

"That's the senior brother that Uncle Shi brought."

The inner disciple had just finished speaking when he subconsciously looked up and glanced at Uncle Hong's expression.

Sure enough, the next second, Uncle Hong's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "How is this possible?"

He dared not linger any longer and quickly stood up, saying, "Come with me to see that junior brother."

"Promise."

The inner disciple responded, then muttered to himself with dissatisfaction, "Uncle-Master, you told us not to panic, so why are you panicking now?"

At this moment, Deacon Hong was greatly alarmed. He had personally witnessed the murderous aura that his junior brother carried before entering the low-grade meditation room seven days ago.

It is absolutely impossible to resolve all of it in such a short period of time.

Could it be that the junior brother's mind has been clouded by the killing intent?

If that's the case, all the deacons and elders in charge of the meditation room will be in big trouble.

That person is one of the last disciples of the Great Sage Qiankun. If something were to happen under their noses...

He dared not imagine what would happen next. He randomly called out to one of his disciples, "Go and inform Senior Brother Shi that his friend has come out of the meditation room."

After saying this, Deacon Hong mentally cursed Shi Yuqi's entire family.

Couldn't this guy be a little more reliable? I can't be made to take the blame for this all by myself.

Before long, Deacon Hong and the others saw a man wearing a bronze mask walking towards them.

To Deacon Hong's surprise, the person before him did not exude any murderous aura. Instead, he emanated an extraordinary and refined aura, as if he had undergone some kind of special purification.

He had only seen this state before, after the masters of the Great Thunderclap Temple had cleansed their disciples of their murderous aura.

He instinctively greeted him, "Junior brother, you're out so soon?"

"Good."

Shi Xuan felt full of energy and in great spirits, and replied with a smile.

"Junior brother, are you feeling unwell?"

Deacon Hong then asked another question.

Although Shi Xuan did not know the other party's background, seeing that the other party was dressed in a butler's uniform, he guessed that the butler of this quiet room was asking questions as usual.

He Fist Dao, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I am perfectly fine."

"Good, Junior Brother is indeed extraordinary."

No sooner had Deacon Hong finished speaking than a loud voice came from not far away.

"Junior brother, you're out so soon. I thought you were going to stay in the meditation room for a couple more days."

Upon hearing this, everyone present instinctively looked in the direction from which the voice came, only to see Shi Yuqi leading several disciples toward them.

Shi Yuqi was initially taken aback when he heard the news that Shi Xuan had emerged from seclusion, but he quickly understood once he remembered that Shi Xuan was that person's disciple.

It's not surprising that the greatest Great Sage of our time gave Shi Xuan some treasures, easily dispelling the murderous aura.

Shi Xuan smiled and said, "Senior Brother Shi, your timing is quite perfect!"

Shi Yuqi said, "It's not a coincidence, but I had someone note down your meditation room. You notified me as soon as you came out of seclusion. Let's go, let's have a couple of drinks first."

He didn't expose Deacon Hong; they were all fellow disciples, and there was no need to make a fuss over such a trivial matter.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Deacon Hong cast a grateful glance at Shi Yuqi.

This old guy actually considers me a friend. I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to become friends with this junior brother.

"OK."

Shi Xuan didn't refuse; after fighting in the Land of Slaughter for so long, it was time to relax a little.

Shi Yuqi turned his gaze to Deacon Hong: "Junior Brother Hong, would you like to have a drink with me?"

Yes, but I'm not sure if it would be convenient for me to go.

Deacon Hong was overjoyed; he could finally make contact with this junior brother.

Shi Yuqi, Linglong, could easily see through the old man's act, but he didn't expose him. "How is it inconvenient? Junior Brother Shi has needed to enter the meditation room more than once, and you'll be protecting him in the future."

"Then I'll shamelessly go and freeload a drink."

Deacon Hong said with a smile.

Let's go.

After Shi Yuqi finished speaking, the group left in a grand procession.

A short while later, the group arrived at the banquet hall where they had been before.

Some servants were busy serving drinks and other necessities.

Half an hour later, the banquet officially began.

There were only three people present, so Shi Xuan simply took off his mask and gave it to them.

When Deacon Hong saw Shi Xuan's youthful face, a look of astonishment appeared on his face. He raised his wine cup and asked, "My name is Hong Bibo. May I ask how I should address you, Junior Brother?"

"Shi Xuan."

As Shi Xuan spoke, he also raised his wine glass.

hiss...

Upon hearing those two words, Deacon Hong instinctively gasped. "So, Junior Brother is the once-renowned prodigy of Northern Abyss."

"Senior brother is too kind. I'm just benefiting from the reputation of our Dao-Seeking Academy."

Shi Xuan said without any airs.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere at the table became lively, and the banquet lasted until late at night.

The following day, Shi Xuan put on his bronze mask again and went to the Land of Slaughter.

His appearance immediately attracted the attention of countless people, after all, it had only been eight days since he last left the Land of Slaughter.

"Just who is that senior brother wearing the bronze mask? How could he purify all the killing intent on his body in such a short time?"

"Don't ask. Such an important person would probably not want to reveal their identity."

"..."

No secrets stay hidden forever, and Shi Xuan's amazing performance quickly spread among the disciples of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

Six months later, Shi Xuan's deeds had become known to the disciples of the Great Sage.

Because he wore a mask, no one knew his appearance or identity, so the disciples of the Great Sage gave him a nickname— the Slaughter-Breaking Sword.

As the name suggests, the sword in his hand can shatter the aura of slaughter.

That day, Shi Xuan came out of the quiet room as usual and encountered Hong Bibo and Shi Yuqi.

"Junior brother, you're quite the celebrity in our Land of Slaughter now."

Hong Bibo joked that the group had gotten much closer after drinking together for two meals.

Shi Xuan smiled and said, "They're all just external titles; only true strength comes from within."

Shi Yuqi asked curiously, "Junior brother, how long do you plan to stay in this Land of Slaughter?"

Shi Xuan didn't hide anything. "Ten years."

Shi Yuqi then said, "Junior brother, I have a favor to ask, but I don't know if it's convenient for me to say it?"