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Chapter 2014: The Sect Leader's Shock

"Uncle-master, this might not be as simple as it seems!"

Bai Ruanqing's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. "There are seventeen tasks in Wuhai City in total. Most are worth around twenty Sword Pavilion Coins. Even saving the City Lord's daughter is only worth twenty-five. Doesn't it seem strange that an appraisal task is so valuable?"

She was usually carefree and didn't dwell on details, yet even she noticed the anomaly. Could it be that her uncle-master hadn't noticed?

"It's fine!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

He had naturally seen it, but with the Library of Heaven's Path, no appraisal task was too difficult.

At most, it was the difference between touching an item or not.

"Since Uncle-master has made up his mind, I won't interfere. I know nothing about appraisal anyway!" Seeing his composure, Bai Ruanqing stopped talking nonsense.

She now had a blind admiration for this uncle-master who was younger than her. Since he wasn't concerned, there must be no problem.

After confirming the task, it was time to collect the mission token. Although Bai Ruanqing rarely undertook tasks, she had followed her grandfather since childhood and knew the process well.

She quickly got the mission token. Once the task was completed, the token would automatically send a notification, triggering the reward payment.

Of course, there was a time limit. Wuhai City was relatively close, and the appraisal task didn't involve exploration. If they couldn't complete it within three days, they wouldn't just miss out on the reward; they would have to pay a penalty of three Sword Pavilion Coins.

With the mission token in hand, they boarded a flying Sacred Beast and left the sect, soaring towards Wuhai City.

Hearing the elder's report, Han Jianqiu rubbed his temples.

This future sect leader was truly a handful. He had just been told not to cause trouble in the Inner, Core, or even Elder's Halls... and now he had gone to Wuhai City...

Couldn't he just stay in the sect and cultivate properly?

Grasping the Sword Intent of the Gods indicated that his understanding of the Sword Path had reached its peak. What he should be doing now was cultivating to improve his cultivation. Once he reached the Immortal Monarch realm, even Han Jianqiu might not be his match; he would be unstoppable across the lands...

But this guy, after bullying the Inner Disciples, then the Core Disciples, then the Elders and the Sect Leader... after bullying everyone, he had to run off to Wuhai City again!

Would he die if he didn't show off for a day?

Besides, even if he wasn't cultivating, he had just been given a longsword. He should at least spend some time bonding with it, preparing for its future refinement!

"Should we bring him back and make him cultivate properly?" Elder He's face was also livid with anger.

"It's probably best to bring him back..." Han Jianqiu nodded, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "How is his cultivation speed? At twenty, reaching the early stage of the Void Immortal realm shouldn't be considered weak! If he has his own cultivation plan, we shouldn't interfere. If he's too slow, we can make him focus!"

Comprehending the Sword Intent of the Gods involved both comprehension and luck, but cultivating true qi and immortal power required steady, step-by-step progress.

For him to reach the early stage of the Void Immortal realm at such a young age, he should be quite diligent. So why did he seem so undisciplined now?

"Ruanqing is with him; I'll ask her!"

Elder Bai Ye, from the side, said.

Han Jianqiu nodded.

He sent a message and quickly received a reply. Reading the content, Elder Bai Ye rubbed his eyes vigorously, afraid he had misread it.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing his expression, everyone gathered around.

"Ruanqing told me that she heard from Elder Lu Yun and others... when Zhang Xuan first entered the Sword Pavilion yesterday, he was only at the early stage of Ancient Sage Fourth Realm!"

Elder Bai Ye gave a wry smile.

"Ancient Sage Fourth Realm early stage? You mean... in one day, he advanced from the early stage to the early stage of the Void Immortal realm, a whole major realm?" Han Jianqiu's pupils contracted.

While Ancient Sage Fourth Realm wasn't extremely high, completing such an advancement in a single day was incredibly difficult.

"Not just that... Ruanqing's message seems to say... he's already at the peak of the Void Immortal realm!"

Elder Bai Ye said.

"Peak?"

Everyone was stunned.

Half an hour ago, when he was sparring with them, wasn't he just at the early stage? When did he reach the peak?

"Have Elder Lu Yun come here..."

After a moment of contemplation, Han Jianqiu ordered.

Following the Sect Leader's command, it wasn't long before Elder Lu Yun arrived.

"Tell us in detail about your recruitment trip to Xuanjiang City..." Han Jianqiu said, waving his hand.

"Yes..."

Elder Lu Yun recounted everything he knew and had witnessed in detail.

"You said... in about an hour, Zhang Xuan helped Shan Xiaotian advance directly from Grand Sage Third Realm to the Ancient Sage realm?"

Everyone exchanged glances again, their faces twitching.

As Immortal Monarch realm experts, they were well-traveled and knowledgeable, yet they had never heard of someone helping another person advance two major realms in just one hour!

"Yes, I saw it with my own eyes; there's no mistake!" Elder Lu Yun nodded. "At that time, Zhang Xuan was indeed... at the early stage of Ancient Sage Fourth Realm!"

"Alright, you may rest now. Don't tell anyone about today's events!"

Waving his hand, he dismissed Elder Lu Yun, and the room immediately fell silent.

They had thought this guy spent all his time showing off and didn't bother cultivating. They never dreamed that in just one day, he had advanced from the early stage of Ancient Sage Fourth Realm to the peak of the Void Immortal realm!

Such a cultivation speed... even the founding ancestor of the sect would feel ashamed and wouldn't dare compare themselves!

"So... should we still bring him back?"

After a moment of silence, an elder couldn't help but ask.

Just now, Elder He and the Sect Leader both advocated bringing him back to make him cultivate properly and not wander around. But now... his cultivation speed was terrifyingly fast. Compared to his speed, they were all like trash. Should they still proceed with bringing him back?

"If he has such a fast cultivation speed, he must have his own cultivation system and methods... Let's not bring him back for now! Elder Qiu, secretly follow him, don't let him discover you, and ensure his safety!"

Han Jianqiu paused, then instructed.

"Yes!" Elder Qiu nodded, turned, and flew out, disappearing into the sky in a blink of an eye.

Everyone fell silent once more.

To be honest, the shock this future sect leader had delivered today was simply too immense.

Invincible swordsmanship, invincible cultivation speed...

How many other unknown abilities did he possess?

"It seems... his understanding of blades is also very powerful. When he used his blade intent, he could easily suppress even my sword intent..."

Remembering what had happened today, Elder Bai Ye couldn't help but say.

"Blade intent suppressing sword intent? Tell us about it!"

Everyone looked at him.

Soon, Elder Bai Ye recounted the previous events in detail.

"..." Everyone was speechless once more.

Swordsmanship, formations, blade techniques... he was strong in everything. How did this guy do it?

"Go and find Shan Xiaotian..."

After another brief pause, Sect Leader Han ordered.

Soon, Shan Xiaotian also arrived.

"Tell me honestly, did you learn your specialty of throwing swords from Zhang Xuan?" Han Jianqiu asked.

"Yes, outwardly, I claim he's my friend, but he's actually my teacher..." Knowing he couldn't hide it, Shan Xiaotian admitted.

"Just as expected..."

Han Jianqiu nodded. "Alright, we'll suppress our cultivation and spar with you. Try to use your sword-throwing technique as much as possible, so we can see its power!"

"I only learned from my teacher for a few hours, so my comprehension isn't that great, but if the Sect Leader wishes to spar, I can try!" Shan Xiaotian agreed.

"Only learned for a few hours? No matter, we'll go easy on you..." Han Jianqiu smiled faintly.

Three minutes later, Shan Xiaotian left the Elder's Hall.

Inside the room, the Sect Leader, Elder He, and others all had longswords embedded in their heads. Although not critically injured, their skin had been pierced, and blood flowed freely.

Reaching up to pull the swords from their heads, the room once again fell into a deathly silence.

"Learned for a few hours... and we were no match?"

After an unknown period, Han Jianqiu's voice finally broke the silence, hoarse as if on the verge of tears.

After hearing Elder Lu Yun's account, they knew that Shan Xiaotian knew no swordsmanship before meeting Zhang Xuan, yet after only a few hours of instruction, they were no match for him at the same cultivation level...

As for Bai Ruanqing, she had learned for less than half an hour, yet when challenging the core disciples, almost no one could defeat her...

Did it have to be this exaggerated?

It felt as if their years of arduous cultivation had all been a detour.

For a moment, the entire Elder's Hall felt suffocating.

"How about... when he comes back, he gives us a lecture?"

Unable to hold back, Elder He suggested.

Previously, they had all thought that even if he had comprehended the Sword Intent of the Gods, it merely meant his swordsmanship was powerful, and his true understanding of the Sword Path couldn't compare to theirs, who had immersed themselves for countless years. Now it seemed they were far inferior!

Since that was the case...

Why not set aside their pride and, upon his return, listen carefully to his teachings? Perhaps they could gain much more!

"Very well, when he returns... he will give us lessons!"

After another moment of deliberation, Han Jianqiu finally nodded.

Unaware that Bai Ruanqing had already leaked the secret of his concealed strength, Zhang Xuan gazed at the enormous city before him, filled with excitement.

Wuhai City was indeed the largest city near Lingyun Sword Pavilion, even grander than the town where the Master Teacher Pavilion was located.

Spanning thousands of kilometers, the massive city, sophisticated formations, and endless stream of experts all demonstrated its formidable nature.

"The City Lord of Wuhai City is an Immortal Monarch realm expert, said to be no weaker than my grandfather!"

Seeing his astonishment, Bai Ruanqing explained.

Although she hadn't been there before, she had heard her grandfather mention it and was mentally prepared, so she wasn't particularly surprised.

"An Immortal Monarch realm expert?"

Zhang Xuan clicked his tongue in awe.

No wonder it could become a first-rate city on the continent; the strength of the City Lord's Mansion gave a clear indication.

The fact that an Immortal Monarch expert was needed to guard it indicated there must be many True Immortals here as well.

"Yes!"

Bai Ruanqing replied and looked over. "Therefore, even though we are disciples of Lingyun Sword Pavilion, we still need to proceed with caution..."

"Mm!"

With many powerful individuals, the place would be mixed and unpredictable, and no one could guarantee safety.

"So... Uncle-master, should we go to Wuhai Trading Firm now to complete the appraisal task?"

Seeing that her uncle-master understood, Bai Ruanqing said no more and looked at him curiously.

"No need to rush to Wuhai Trading Firm. Where is the Hall of Deities here? Let's buy a Token of Deity first!"

Zhang Xuan smiled.

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