Chapter 1207: Sword Saint's Fall

With the complete demise of the Seven Dao Sword Sect Master's soul, the long-awaited guardian artifact of Seven Absolutes Mountain finally appeared. Enveloped in brilliant light, Xu Yang could faintly discern that this so-called divine relic also took the form of a sword's silhouette.

It seemed to have been formed from a certain bone of Yun Wangji's body. However, Xu Yang couldn't determine from which part of Yun Wangji's body this sword originated, given the powerful astral energy surrounding it.

None of that mattered anymore. Since this relic contained Yun Wangji's divine power, Xu Yang knew that to defeat it within this world's system, he had to retaliate in kind, summoning his own Jade Bone Divine Sword.

However, when Xu Yang summoned this personal divine artifact now, the aura and pressure it emitted had risen to a much higher level, unlike its previous manifestation.

This was because Xu Yang now possessed the blessing of the Limitless Sword Dao; as long as he held any sword, an endless tide of sword energy would automatically gather around him.

He seemed to be the undisputed emperor among swords, an irreplaceable, god-like leader in the realm of sword arts.

As expected, the moment Xu Yang tightened his grip on the Jade Bone Divine Sword, the swords in the hands of various sword cultivators in the buildings below instinctively trembled. Unable to resist the powerful gravitational pull, they all flew towards him, drawn by the spiritual pressure he released. "Ten Thousand Swords Adore the Emperor!"

Empowered by the endless surge of sword energy around it, the Jade Bone Divine Sword was clearly pushed to an invincible strength, carrying an infinite aura of swords as it surged towards the astral-powered divine relic in mid-air.

The astonishing might unleashed when the two forces collided mid-air swept across the entire Seven Absolutes Mountain in the shortest time, shaking the entire peak and causing a thunderous roar!

Had Xu Yang not deliberately held back and used his powerful Limitless Sword Dao to minimize the impact area of the sword energy, the full force of that strike would likely have reduced the entire Seven Absolutes Mountain to utter ruin.

High in the heavens, dense clouds gathered, and lights of various colors flashed continuously. What followed, however, was merely the ultimate collapse of the astral sword array in the void.

Xu Yang, of course, faced no threat whatsoever. From the very beginning of the battle, he had firmly maintained complete control of the situation. In other words, he knew exactly how much force he could exert and what damage his opponent would incur.

Everything was clear in Xu Yang's mind; he completely controlled the entire situation. He even calculated the precise point at which the astral sword array would collapse and the exact amount of force required.

It was inconceivable how such an overwhelmingly powerful being, almost transcending all others, could ever be defeated by the Sword Sect.

As the astral formations in the void gradually disintegrated, Jian Yunqing himself completely vanished into nothingness. This was because he had just attempted to use his own power to further unleash a secondary burst from the sword relic to severely wound Xu Yang. Unfortunately, the moment his hand grasped the relic, his body began to melt uncontrollably and rapidly.

"Heh, what an overestimation of himself. Jian Yunqing never realized that the power being contested between them had already surpassed the limit of what he could withstand, for it transcended the pinnacle of human sword arts. It was simply not something a mere mortal like him could touch; truly ridiculous!" All the sword cultivators present couldn't help but mock Jian Yunqing, yet at that very moment, Xu Yang's perception of the man changed.

"Though you were destined to fall in this battle, I must admit, your devotion to the sword has surpassed that of most others, earning my respect. If there is a next life, I hope you are granted greater talent; perhaps then, today's outcome would not be like this."

With these heartfelt words, Xu Yang bid farewell to Jian Yunqing, a generation's Sword Saint. At the same moment, he truly ascended to the throne of the Yingzhou Continent's foremost Sword Saint. While such a title held no meaning for Xu Yang, it didn't prevent him from becoming a worshipped deity in the hearts of all sword cultivators across the continent.

With Jian Yunqing's demise, the disheartened Fourth Prince fell into a state of unprecedented bewilderment. He had no idea what he could rely on next. The mighty Sword Sect had crumbled in Xu Yang's hands overnight.

After accomplishing the feat of single-handedly defeating the Sword Sect, Xu Yang descended back below the sword forge. With a seemingly effortless motion, he shattered all the seals guarding the entrances and exits around the entire Sword Tower.

Immediately after, he took a step into the air and, using his incomparably powerful Limitless Sword Dao, relentlessly purged the Sword Sect disciples at various outposts throughout Seven Absolutes Mountain. All were severely wounded by the incredibly potent sword energy, making it impossible for these Sword Sect loyalists to recover their combat ability in the short term. It could be said that after this day, the Sword Sect would cease to exist.

As powerful figures from various factions were rescued by Xu Yang, the princes, including several great lords, were also freed. However, most of the lords gathered around the Fifth Prince, showering him with flattery.

Yet, the Fifth Prince remained unperturbed. According to his previous plan with Xu Yang, after eliminating the Seven Absolutes Mountain Sword Sect, the Fourth Prince would inevitably be the next target.

Besides targeting the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince also needed to find a way to detain the First and Second Princes, extract their bloodline power, and acquire the Royal Decree in each of their possession. This would mark the initial completion of his mission.

However, while this task seemed simple, it would be quite difficult to execute. Now that the Fourth Prince's faction had completely collapsed, having lost the support of the Seven Absolutes Mountain Sword Sect, his hopes of contending for the emperor's position were gone. This would surely make the First and Second Princes even more cautious, guarding against their own forces suffering a similar fate.

"Brothers," the Fifth Prince announced, "in my opinion, we all need to go to the palace and clearly explain everything that happened at Seven Absolutes Mountain Sword Sect to our father."

The Fifth Prince's proposal immediately garnered the support of his other brothers. The First and Second Princes' considerations were almost identical: since the Fifth Prince had suggested this, it implied he would not target the other brothers subsequently, effectively an indirect promise of their safe return to the palace.