Volume One, Chapter 15: The Sword Soul Sect Leader—Jian Xuan

For a moment, several elders of the Law Enforcement Hall were blatantly exposed on the Pillory of Shame.

Was Yao Xi mad?

Or was this world insane?

The scene left the disciples present utterly dumbfounded!

One breath passed.

Two breaths.

Three breaths...

The entire Sword Punishment Peak remained silent!

Everyone stared at Yao Xi in horror.

First, she defeated Elder Ji!

Then she swung her sword again,

killing another elder of the Law Enforcement Hall.

The members of the Law Enforcement Hall were slain one after another by the young girl in the azure robe.

What was even more terrifying was the transcendent swordsmanship Yao Xi displayed during the process!

“Traitor! To slaughter fellow disciples in front of the entire sect, where do you place the rules of our sect?”

Jian Wubei’s voice was cold and icy, towering and imposing, carrying an overwhelming murderous intent as he advanced to attack.

“Kindness invites exploitation! A horse that's too gentle gets ridden all over!”

“Because I adhered too strictly to the rules before, others dared to overstep...”

The Heavenly Gate vanished, and the slender figure of the young girl in the azure clothes floated down from the sky like a celestial being in a painting, her voice indifferent: “From this moment on, my rules are the only rules!”

“...”

The disciples were stunned; that was the peak master of Sword God Peak, after all.

Ye Wuchen had killed an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall and was so arrogant about it; naturally, Jian Wubei would not let it slide!

As soon as he reached the ground, Ye Wuchen felt dizzy and pale; Yao Xi’s body was incredibly weak.

He knew this body was overly exhausted.

Still, he was determined to personally deal with the treacherous couple ahead.

At that moment, Ye Wuchen strode directly toward Luo Qinghan.

“What are you doing?” Luo Qinghan panicked.

“Doing? You, this bitch, must die today.”

Madness!

Madness!

Yao Xi had definitely gone mad with killing intent.

“How dare you!” Jian Wubei, unable to restrain himself any longer, charged at them.

Just as Ye Wuchen was about to strike Luo Qinghan with a palm, he suddenly felt darkness before his eyes, his body went limp, and he staggered to the ground, losing consciousness.

“Kill the traitor; you shall die!”

Boom!

A massive palm, blotting out the sky, reached down from above.

Where it passed, the void shattered in layers.

Jian Wubei continued his attack.

Feeling this terrifying might, many hurriedly scattered.

“This is the consequence of your ignorance; I’ll send you on your way.”

A cold, mocking smile played at Jian Wubei’s lips.

The overwhelming force concentrated on the unconscious Yao Xi on the ground.

“Stop!”

Boom!

Another giant hand appeared in the distant sky, pressing down from the heavens, nullifying Jian Wubei’s attack without effort, forcing him to stagger back over a dozen steps.

“That hand... could it be... the sect master?”

Seeing how easily the attack was deflected, all the cultivators present swallowed nervously, filled with awe and fear.

A figure flashed above the Jade Purity Hall.

In the next moment, he appeared in the void, exuding immense solemnity and an aura of dominion over all beneath heaven, perfectly in harmony with the surrounding world in every gesture.

Around him, sword qi swirled, and an obscure, ineffable profoundness enveloped his body, harboring power that could shake the world!

It was as if all the heavens and myriad realms lay beneath his feet!

“This...”

Hissing sounds of disciples gasping came from all directions.

“It’s the sect master!”

Many cried out, overcome with excitement.

At that moment,

Bathed in rosy light from the sky, a figure descended as though from beyond the domain, radiating an unparalleled, terrifying aura.

This presence made mortals tremble, revering him as a god.

He stood proudly over heaven and earth like an immortal sword!

Autumn leaves in the sky seemed to have eyes; none dared approach him, nor could any draw near.

The newcomer was none other than Jian Xuan, the sect master of the Sword Soul Sect.

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

Upon seeing Jian Xuan’s arrival, the disciples knelt on one knee in unison.

Following them, Jian Wubei and Leng Qiuyue bowed slightly. “Greetings, senior sect leader.”

The status of Sword Soul Sect’s master was supreme in their hearts.

Jian Xuan nodded slightly, gesturing for everyone to rise, then fixed his gaze on the fallen Yao Xi.

His expression shifted slightly.

It seemed that a faint remnant of sword intent still lingered on Yao Xi.

There was no mistaking this feeling.

After a brief silence, Jian Xuan drew a deep breath and asked, “What has happened?”

The disciples exchanged glances but none dared to report, fearing they might offend the might of their sect master.

Above, more than a dozen figures broke through the sky, arriving somewhat belatedly.

Upon seeing the deep crater on the Law Enforcement Hall’s plaza, the various peak masters were dumbfounded.

“Sect Master, Yao Xi has fallen into the demonic path, destroyed my sword spirit, and annihilated the entire Law Enforcement Hall. I request the sect to execute her...” Before the peak masters could speak, Luo Qinghan eagerly stepped forward and declared loudly.

“Hm?”

Upon hearing this, Jian Xuan furrowed his brow, looking at Luo Qinghan with surprise.

Are you trying to teach me how to handle this?

The other peak masters looked toward Jian Wubei, clearly expecting him to manage this disciple.

They hadn’t spoken themselves, yet a newly awakened sword spirit disciple dared to make decisions on her own—it was a blatant disregard for their authority!

Jian Wubei scolded sharply, “Qinghan, shut up! The sect’s punishments do not require the interference of a wet-behind-the-ears disciple!”

“Yes!”

Luo Qinghan could only lower her head and retreat, her face burning red, unable to utter a single word.

Cold light flickered in Jian Wubei’s eyes as he indignantly said, “Senior sect leader, this woman has fallen to the demonic path and destroyed the entire Law Enforcement Hall; she cannot be spared...”

Hiss~

A chorus of gasps rose from the crowd.

The Law Enforcement Hall was wiped out by a little girl?

This was utterly incredible and terrifying!

Almost instantly, all peak masters stared at the unconscious Yao Xi as if she were a monster.

“Isn’t this the girl whose sword spirit is considered useless?”

“How could this be?”

The peak masters suddenly regained their composure, their eyes filled with shock.

At this moment, Leng Qiuyue spoke up: Everyone had witnessed the sequence of events. If the Law Enforcement Hall had not harbored murderous intent, they would not have suffered such a fate. She quickly recounted the incident to Jian Xuan, then turned to Jian Wubei and asked, “If someone wants to kill Senior Brother Wubei, should he resist or let himself be slaughtered?”

Jian Wubei twitched at her words, his anger erupting like thunder: “Leng Qiuyue, killing the Law Enforcement Hall members is a capital offense! Don’t twist the facts to exonerate her!”

Seeing Jian Xuan’s unblinking gaze fixed on Yao Xi, the disciples knew her fate was sealed.

“I beg Sect Master to punish Yao Xi. She is far too ruthless; otherwise, where is the sect’s righteousness?”

“Please order the execution of Yao Xi to set things right!”

Some peak masters shouted angrily.

Their words sparked a chorus of agreement from the other disciples.

At this moment, Jian Xuan’s expression remained as calm as a still lake, revealing no emotion.

“Have you all finished speaking?”

Jian Xuan’s sword-like eyes swept over them, making their skin feel as if sliced by the edge of a sword qi.