Chapter 1203: No Right to Act Arrogant

"Brothers, we are all indebted to the Sword Sect, having successfully passed their trials. Naturally, we have an obligation to help them protect their sacred ground and prestige! Everyone, listen to my command, let's act together and show them a thing or two!"

The wandering swordsmen, always eager for excitement, began stirring up trouble within the Sword Forge with provocative intentions. As each of them declared their allegiance and joined the fray, the Sixth Prince's side faced immense pressure. As a newly formed ally of the Sixth Prince's faction, the Fifth Prince unhesitatingly waved his hand behind him, and the members of the Eight Gates team sprang into action.

Clashing with these wandering swordsmen, the previously established allied front now simultaneously engaged in a massive, fierce confrontation against the Sword Sect.

The interior of the Sword Forge, originally used for casting swords, now became the ideal battleground for the fierce clash between the two sides. This was because the forge's space was vast and expansive. More importantly, it was filled with an exceptionally rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which significantly enhanced the endurance of all the powerful combatants, continuously replenishing their lost spiritual energy.

Similarly, the guardians on the Fourth Prince's side, fighting under the Sword Sect's banner, were mostly eager to test the power of the ancient divine weapons they had just acquired. As a result, everyone's desire to fight was exceptionally high.

For these individuals, battle was the most important path to improving their strength. Once this battle officially began, every swordsman on both sides unleashed their most powerful techniques, turning the interior of the building into a chaotic, devastated battlefield. Waves of powerful shockwaves and explosions continuously erupted. The entire interior of the Sword Tower, overwhelmed by the intensity of such a massive conflict, began to tremble incessantly.

As the ground within the building trembled, more and more surrounding areas began to collapse, as the power of the combatants fiercely fighting on both sides was simply too immense.

Every attack unleashed a surge of formidable energy, putting unimaginable pressure on the building itself, which served as a confined battlefield. Moreover, this was not an open training ground, but a place used to forge ancient divine artifacts.

This place could be considered the true foundation of the Sword Sect lineage. If it were to be completely torn down by these warmongers, Sect Master Jian Yunqing of the Sword Sect would likely be distraught.

"All of you, stop! Haven't you caused enough trouble? Do you really think my Sword Sect's sacred ground is just a powerless decoration?" Jian Yunqing screamed furiously. The embarrassing truth was that he was no longer the true host of the Sword Sect lineage, possessing a position of authority as he had when he first entered the Sword Tower.

He had merely become Xu Yang's defeated opponent, and no other powerful title could help him erase the stark difference in raw strength between him and Xu Yang.

"Heh heh, old man, go cool off on the side. You can't even draw your own sword now? What right do you have to join this battle and dictate terms? In fact, after today, you will completely lose your right to rule Seven Peaks Mountain, because Seven Peaks Mountain will fall under my boss Xu Yang's command!"

Big Crab, that tactless fellow, seized the perfect opportunity to mock Jian Yunqing, a top swordsman who had enjoyed the title of Sword Saint in the cultivation world for many years. Indeed, for a swordsman, discarding or damaging one's innate divine sword was undoubtedly the greatest insult.

Currently, Jian Yunqing felt timid and insecure, even when walking in his own territory, as if the connection and affinity between him and the entire Seven Peaks Mountain had silently slipped away.

"Heh heh heh, very good. The situation has not completely escaped my control after all. Since the necessary circumstances for the alternative plan have appeared, then as the hosts of the Sword Sect lineage, we naturally have no more reason to hold back. Let me properly show you the true foundation of my Sword Sect lineage!"

As soon as Jian Yunqing finished speaking, he suddenly exchanged a glance with his disciple, his only direct successor. Both nodded slightly, and then the Fourth Prince left the Sword Forge early to personally arrange matters on the outer battlefield. Jian Yunqing, however, remained in the Sword Forge, continuing to participate in the top-tier battle between the two factions.

As the saying goes, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Although there were numerous masters among the various princes and Xu Yang's Eight Gates team, when it came to competing with the Sword Sect's exclusive large-scale destructive capabilities, only a handful of people could truly deter them.

Although Xu Yang could perfectly achieve this, and he had just suppressed them once, he was currently focusing more of his energy on overall control of the situation. As the absolute master of the Eight Gates team, he had to ensure that his subordinates left the building unharmed.

And how could he not know? Since Jian Yunqing intended to re-enter the battlefield, it meant he had prepared enough contingency plans, and the true danger hidden behind the surface was the core element that top leaders like Xu Yang needed to watch out for.

"Hahahaha, do you remember the special danger we encountered in the Qingren City dungeon? If the surrounding vision isn't covered in a very short time, one can easily weave an illusion that can replace the real world for their enemies. I now want each one of you from the Eight Gates to weave a complete illusion to confuse your approaching opponents."

Blood Blade, that girl, like an arrogant rose in the dark night, finally made a powerful move. Every dagger she threw flew out with incredible precision, piercing a person's vital points. From this moment, she completed the array formation initiation that Xu Yang had spoken of.

At this point, the first illusion within the team finally took shape, realized by Blood Blade. "Hahaha, girl, your strength is truly eye-opening! It seems my expectations and desires for you have grown even higher."

Old Crow, who was nearby, couldn't help but tease Blood Blade. At the same moment, the second illusionary space of the Eight Gates team also took shape. More and more illusionary spaces, under Xu Yang's instruction, continuously materialized from the hands of the Eight Gates team members.