Chapter 428: I Don’t Have It (Sixth Update!)
Chapter 428: I Have No Such Scruples (Sixth Update!)
Not only was True Person Dangmo confused—Lü Yang was equally baffled.
'He actually chased after us.'
True Person Dangmo's sword intent had been shattered, yet he showed no intention of returning to Sword Pavilion. Instead, he departed directly. Wasn't this enough to indicate his stance toward Sword Pavilion?
Even Lü Yang could see that True Person Dangmo still harbored mercy, sparing the lives of Sword Pavilion's members by choosing to head to Pure Land. Otherwise, given the ruthless nature of the [All-Severing] sword intent, how difficult would it have been for him to turn back and slaughter everyone in Sword Pavilion? At the very least, it would have been far simpler than confronting Buddha-Son Guangming in Pure Land!
Yet despite this...
These Sword Seeds still failed to recognize the situation. Even Evil-Banishing True Person, a Grand True Person at the peak of Foundation Establishment, hadn't grasped the unspoken implications behind True Person Dangmo's actions.
Meanwhile, Evil-Banishing True Person remained stunned.
'...Kill me?'
True Person Dangmo wants to kill me? He recognized every single one of those seven words, yet when strung together, they filled him with an unprecedented sense of absurdity.
Because True Person Dangmo did not kill.
This had been his principle ever since his third reincarnation, when he established his Foundation as a sword cultivator. Now, in the twilight of his fifth life, he still adhered to it.
Given his age, this shouldn't have been the case.
But it involved the Ye Family—involved that [True Lord of Bearing Heaven's True Virtue]. Even Evil-Banishing True Person didn't know the full details.
He had only vaguely heard hints from another True Lord in Sword Pavilion.
At this thought, Evil-Banishing True Person glared fiercely at True Person Dangmo. "Back then, [True Lord of Bearing Heaven's True Virtue] personally reconstructed your physical form—how highly did he regard you?"
"And this is how you repay him? Repay Sword Pavilion?"
"No wonder the True Lord once said you were a heartless man—naturally attuned to the Dao, treating all things as mere straw dogs. Now I see it clearly—you truly are a cold-blooded monster!"
Evil-Banishing True Person openly berated him.
Yet Lü Yang detected a hint of bluster in those words. Even as he raged, Evil-Banishing True Person's body was subtly retreating.
"Senior, why are you stepping back?"
Lü Yang kindly pointed out. "Come closer—get a better look."
Evil-Banishing True Person didn't respond. He wasn't a fool—it was just that, as True Person Dangmo had said, having stayed in Sword Pavilion for too long, his actions and reasoning were entirely shaped by Sword Pavilion's ways. Combined with his peak Foundation Establishment cultivation and his ingrained biases against True Person Dangmo, he had momentarily failed to react.
But now that True Person Dangmo was serious...
How could he dare linger?
In a flash, Evil-Banishing True Person formed a sword seal with his fingers, conjuring a divine ability that he hurled toward True Person Dangmo without hesitation:
[Buried Gold Earth]!
This was a [Xin Metal] divine ability, harmonizing with [Si Fire]. Si represented the furnace's flame, concealing Wu Earth within. Metal buried within could not change form—how was this any different from death?
"Boom!"
For a moment, Lü Yang's vision darkened, and the sword foundation within his body grew heavy—merely the residual effects of this divine ability had already disrupted his state.
'This divine ability specializes in suppressing metal and iron!'
Sword cultivators were no exception!
'If it were my previous immortal spirit body, this person alone—with this divine ability and his peak Foundation Establishment cultivation—could have effortlessly subdued me!'
'If I'm not mistaken, this was likely refined specifically to counter True Person Dangmo... What deep-seated grudge does Evil-Banishing True Person hold against him? To go so far as to use his crucial innate divine ability—doesn't he fear severing his own path?... Oh, right. He cultivates [White Wax Gold].'
His path had long been severed.
In that case, what about True Person Dangmo?
Lü Yang hurriedly glanced aside—and then he saw a beam of light.
This light wasn't dazzling. Instead, it carried a gentle quality, yet it was impossible to look away from. It drifted effortlessly toward the distant Evil-Banishing True Person.
"Crack!"
Without the slightest suspense, Evil-Banishing True Person's full-powered [Buried Gold Earth]—a divine ability tailor-made to suppress sword cultivators—was shattered like a joke.
"Ah—!!!"
At this moment, Evil-Banishing True Person completely abandoned his usual composure and haughty demeanor. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed countless spirit treasures!
This was his first time facing True Person Dangmo's sword head-on. In the past, observing from the sidelines, he hadn't found it particularly impressive—even during the battle where True Person Dangmo beheaded Buddha-Daughter Jingguan in three strokes, he had watched and thought nothing of it. Just three ordinary sword strikes—if anything, it seemed more like the Buddha-Daughter was too weak.
But now, he no longer thought so.
Only when truly confronting True Person Dangmo's sword could one fully grasp its terror—it was utterly unlike anything a Foundation Establishment True Person should comprehend!
'Aside from Golden Core True Lords, who could withstand this sword?'
'Am I going to die? Impossible!'
Evil-Banishing True Person desperately activated his divine abilities, trying to flee, his mind still refusing to believe:
'He dares kill me? He's really going to kill me!'
'Right... A man on the verge of death—what wouldn't he dare do? The real question is why I came here... No! Someone's influencing me from the shadows!?'
—Who!?
In that instant, Evil-Banishing True Person felt as though he had plunged into an icy abyss. Yet he had no time to ponder further—True Person Dangmo's sword light had already arrived.
"Boom!"
In that moment, the world split into black and white.
One side was like the rising sun—bright as day. The other was murky and indistinct—impossible to see clearly. True Person Dangmo's sword light stood precisely between them.
"Ah—!!!"
Amidst this monochrome landscape, Evil-Banishing True Person's five divine abilities erupted in radiant brilliance—only to be extinguished one after another. His physical form exploded into a rain of flesh and blood, scattering in all directions. Yet not a single drop escaped—all were refined into ashes by the sword light. Only a single wisp of spiritual light vanished into the horizon.
"Trying to flee..." Lü Yang immediately rubbed his hands together eagerly.
After all, this was a Metal Essence! And one severely wounded by True Person Dangmo at that. As an outstanding Saint Sect True Person, his favorite pastime was beating a drowning dog!
"No need to pursue."
True Person Dangmo shook his head. "Struck by my [All-Severing], death is only a matter of time... My own time is short. I must settle matters with Pure Land as soon as possible."
Lü Yang immediately composed himself. "This disciple obeys."
'No rush, anyway.'
In the end, this was merely an avatar—its cultivation wasn't high, and its primary purpose was to endure hardships. Even if he gave chase, success wasn't guaranteed.
Such pleasures were better left to his main body.
Sword Pavilion, Ji Tian Cliff.
The clash between Evil-Banishing True Person and True Person Dangmo hadn't been concealed—at least not from the Grand True Persons at the late Foundation Establishment stage, who could easily observe the battle.
Yet at this moment, Ye Shaoying wished he hadn't seen it.
"He killed someone..."
The Ye Family head seemed utterly dazed, as though his soul had left his body. "Guangji... wasn't manipulated. He killed of his own will?"
How could this be?
Wasn't he [No Killing]?
Even if his sword intent had been shattered, shouldn't he still be that harmless old pushover who wouldn't even harm an ant while sweeping the floor? How could he suddenly want to kill?
At this thought, cold sweat drenched Ye Shaoying's face. Seeing Evil-Banishing True Person—who had once made countless promises to the Ye Family—flee in such disarray only made his teeth chatter. It wasn't until he confirmed True Person Dangmo wasn't returning but continuing onward that he finally exhaled in relief.
'Hah... Thank goodness!'
Ye Shaoying grinned. 'Guangji... True Person Dangmo still cherishes old ties. The Ye Family raised him—he hasn't forgotten. He won't slaughter indiscriminately...'
With this realization, his thoughts grew lively.
[All-Severing Sword Intent]?
'Such a formidable sword intent... What sword art does it belong to? He didn't leave the corresponding method with the family—does he distrust us?'
Even Evil-Banishing True Person couldn't withstand this sword intent. If the Ye Family could obtain it...
Before Ye Shaoying could fully indulge in his fantasy—
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion suddenly erupted outside Sword Pavilion's gates, drawing the stunned gazes of countless disciples.
"Who... dares trespass upon Sword Pavilion?"
"Have they lost their minds? What demon dares this?"
"Seeking death!"
Including Ye Shaoying, many turned to look—only to see a handsome young man standing leisurely atop the clouds beyond Sword Pavilion's entrance, hands clasped behind his back.
"Isn't that... that wandering cultivator from beyond the heavens?"
"Why has he come here?"
Ye Shaoying recognized him, and the man seemed to sense his divine sense, abruptly turning to flash him a genial smile.
Instantly, a terrible premonition gripped Ye Shaoying's heart.
This visitor meant no good!
—And indeed, that was the case.
Outside Sword Pavilion, Lü Yang's eyes burned with intensity as he stared at the mountain gates before him. Overwhelming greed surged like wildfire, fueling his excitement.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
In Jiangnan, True Lords remained reclusive. Of Sword Pavilion's two peak Foundation Establishment experts, one had departed, and the other was severely wounded. Right now, Sword Pavilion was nothing but an empty shell!
'True Person Dangmo wouldn't slaughter Sword Pavilion indiscriminately because he has principles—he couldn't bring himself to harm the Ye Family that raised him, nor did he wish to involve the innocent.'
'I have no such scruples.'