There are indeed mountains within mountains!
The true nature of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land is hidden beneath its peaks. What outsiders typically see of the Holy Land's peaks is merely the tip of the iceberg for this lineage. Only the Ten Elders of the Heavenly Sword truly embody the essence of the Holy Land's legacy. Those in the outer circle, including the Grand Elder, are nothing more than pawns.
When this scene suddenly unfolded, the Three Thousand Golden Armored soldiers were completely stunned, and the Eighth Prince began to regret coming to the Holy Land to fight. The formidable power displayed by the Ten Elders was beyond anything a cultivator at the Cave Heaven realm could imagine. Only Xu Yang remained perfectly calm. Upon seeing the Ten Elders emerge one after another, he showed no surprise or panic; instead, a hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.
"You old geezers finally decided to show yourselves. Saves me the trouble of dragging you out."
As Xu Yang spoke, his body suddenly shot into the air, hovering with a lordly demeanor as he looked down upon the ten brilliant lights below.
"Young one, you are still too green and don't know the immensity of heaven and earth, which we can understand. The profound heritage of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, one of the continent's ten greatest sacred sites, is beyond your comprehension."
The speaker was none other than the only woman among the Ten Elders, possessing an ethereal charm and extraordinary poise. However, her words clearly displeased Xu Yang.
"Hmph, you old hag with your sarcastic remarks, I'll be the first to show you what true cruelty means."
Xu Yang had a peculiar trait: every boast he ever made, he eventually fulfilled. No sooner had he finished speaking than Xu Yang launched a dharma body directly at the old woman. Yet, the opponent merely scoffed, and with a lift of her hand, an incredibly potent wave of sword energy surged forth, instantly obliterating Xu Yang's dharma body in a single clash.
"Heavens... a Cave Heaven-level dharma body destroyed in an instant? That's unbelievable!"
"Is this the true power of the Holy Land's Ten Elders?"
The Three Thousand Golden Armored soldiers looked extremely grim. Even the Eighth Prince, whose fighting spirit had completely waned, now only wished for a true, fated showdown with his Fifth Brother.
"Xu Yang, this is not an ideal battlefield. I know your purpose here concerns Ling Yao's karma. Since that is the case, why not accompany us into the Inner Mountain Realm for a discussion and resolve these grievances completely today?"
Xu Yang nodded without hesitation, "Excellent!"
After glancing back at Ling Yao and Bai Lianxue, the three of them simultaneously ascended. Guided by the most powerful of the Ten Elders, a figure in white robes, they vanished along with the ten ethereal lights from the crowd's view.
With the departure of these central figures from the battlefield, the Eighth Prince's Golden Armored Legion naturally became the primary force, continuing their assault on the Holy Land.
"Eighth Brother, stop now! The Heavenly Sword Holy Land is not something you can contend with!"
The Fifth Prince's words sounded like a plea for the Eighth Prince to cease, but knowing his brother, he understood that having come this far, the Eighth Prince would never return without achieving his objective. In the Eighth Prince's eyes, the only true achievement would be to sever his own brother's head, thereby solidifying his position as heir.
"Disciple, go. This is a fated battle between you and your brother. Whether you live or die, let it be decided by destiny!"
The Seventh Elder spoke faintly, thus granting the Fifth Prince a legitimate opportunity to openly confront his own brother. With that, the duel between the two princes officially began.
On the same day, the Third Prince, leading hundreds of thousands of Great Xia warriors, officially launched an attack against the Northern Barbarian Bear Clan. On the Northern Wilderness battlefield, war cries shook the heavens as a combined force of six to seven hundred thousand troops gathered on the vast Northern Plains, commencing a brutal slaughter that would send shockwaves throughout the entire Great Qi Kingdom.
Inside the Heavenly Sword Holy Land's secret realm.
The Ten Elders and Xu Yang's group of three simultaneously descended onto an enormous Taiji Dao Platform. Overhead, the colossal outline of a Heavenly Sword hung suspended, bound by nine gigantic chains. This appeared to be the Ten Elders' place of secluded cultivation, and the immense Heavenly Sword above was clearly the true core of their lineage.
"Don't you wish to uncover Ling Yao's secret? To be frank, that precious jade has been sealed within this Heavenly Sword by us, used for years to nourish the sword's spirit."
Hearing this, Xu Yang immediately felt a surge of anger: "Are you saying you used her personal jade, her life-bound jade, without her consent, for the ten of you to cultivate?"
"Heh heh, that's precisely what we mean."
The person in the cyan Daoist robe among the Ten Elders smirked coldly, an utterly shameless expression on his face.
"In exchange, our Heavenly Sword Holy Land lineage has nurtured her for many years, cultivating her into a top figure of the younger generation. What's wrong with that? While we don't know the exact origin of this jade, we understand that if it were returned to her, it would inevitably bring her endless misfortune."
Before Xu Yang could speak, Bai Lianxue could no longer bear to listen.
"To think that you, revered by the world as the Ten Elders of the Heavenly Sword and ancestors of the Sword Dao, are nothing more than a group of utterly selfish and despicable villains! What right do you have to seize Ling Yao's fortune? Since that jade is hers, whether it brings her blessings or calamities, she should be the one to experience it! You people truly deserve to die!"
With utter contempt, Bai Lianxue uttered these words and was the first to draw her treasured sword, ready to confront these old figures. However, Xu Yang stopped her.
"Neither of you can make a move. These ten old individuals all possess peak Nascent Soul Realm power; each one is a peerless figure capable of shattering heaven and earth with a mere thought. Furthermore, in this location, their mastery of the Sword Dao likely receives an additional boost. A rash move would only put you both in danger. I'll handle this personally."
The playful expression faded from Xu Yang's face. Without a doubt, the battle at the Holy Land would be the most formidable he had faced since emerging from seclusion. He had to take it seriously.
"Heh heh heh, on the verge of death and still showing compassion for women? Xu Yang, I've heard of your name and know you're not merely a Qi Refining practitioner. But I don't care who you are; before us, a hundred lives wouldn't be enough for you to lose."
The Ninth Elder among the Ten Elders spoke coldly. Awkwardly for him, Xu Yang immediately locked onto his aura.
"I only have one life. Many have spoken similar dismissive words to me, yet they were the ones who met their end before me. The next one to 'get their lunch box' is you, the ninth of the Ten Elders, Rage Sea Sword Immortal!"
As Xu Yang spoke, an incomparably powerful force erupted between his fingers and palm! At the very same moment, the Rage Sea Sword Immortal soared into the air, an emerald green longsword on his back humming faintly. A breathtaking wave of sword energy, like a surging tide, rushed towards Xu Yang.
"Let me show you the power of my Rage Sea Sword Intent!"
Each of the Ten Elders of the Heavenly Sword was a grandmaster of the Sword Dao, among the strongest in the world, each possessing a distinct and profound understanding of swordsmanship. When the Rage Sea Sword Immortal unsheathed his sword, the sheer might of his attack was immediately apparent.
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