Urban Invincible Overlord

Yao Wenlong stood on the mountaintop, overlooking the vast mountain beneath shrouded by powerful restrictions, feeling a mix of emotions.

As a direct disciple of Xiao Shuhui from Beiming Peak and an expert at the early stage Nascent Soul, he never imagined he would one day take up the position of Prison Warden in this place meant for holding prisoners, especially those low rank cultivators from Earth.

He was originally an ordinary inner sect disciple of Beiming Peak, and through his talent and effort, he managed to cultivate to the early stage Nascent Soul. In the Shang Qing Sect, although a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator wasn’t particularly strong, they could still be considered a backbone, competent to act independently when dispatched outside.

His master, Xiao Shuhui, treated him very well, assigning him tasks that were relatively easy and safe, even allowing him to gain considerable benefits.

Not only that, but his master also paid great attention to the teachings of virtue among them disciples, leading Yao Wenlong to view Shang Qing Sect as his true home. Moreover, since Shang Qing Sect was one of the strongest forces in the Southern Domain, he felt proud.

This time, when Tianzhu Peak stirred chaos in the sect, Beiming Peak initially resisted too. As a disciple of Beiming Peak and loyal to Shang Qing Sect, Yao Wenlong had already resolved to fight to the death to eliminate traitors from the sect.

But unexpectedly, at the critical moment, his master Xiao Shuhui led the entire Beiming Peak to defect to Wang Yuanxiao and his wife.

Although the master later explained that since the Wangxian Sect was involved, the Main Peak and Tian Nan Peak had no chance of winning, and he did this to preserve more of the sect’s strength, Yao Wenlong was still uneasy at heart.

Beiming Peak had always been on good terms with the Main Peak, and Sect Leader Zhantai Chunqiu had always treated his master well. Moreover, his master was also on great terms privately with Elder Wan Daorong. In contrast, there had been numerous conflicts with the lineage of Tianzhu Peak.

Yet, his master chose to betray the Main Peak lineage at such a critical moment.

"Master, why did you do this?" Yao Wenlong knelt before Xiao Shuhui, his voice trembling as he asked.

Xiao Shuhui merely cast him a mild glance and said, "Wenlong, in the cultivation world, it’s the survival of the fittest. Only by staying alive can you discuss other matters. Tianzhu Peak is powerful, and with Wangxian Sect supporting them from outside, the chances for the Main Peak are slim. I do not wish to see you all die in vain."

At that moment, Yao Wenlong felt something shatter in his heart. The master he admired from a young age, the one who taught him to uphold his true heart and justice, was now saying such words.

But what could he do?

Rebel? With his early stage Nascent Soul cultivation, he was nothing but an ant compared to the late-stage Nascent Soul and even Divinity Transformation cultivators from Tianzhu Peak.

If he defied orders, not only would he die, those close to him within the sect would also be implicated.

So he chose to endure, accepting the task of guarding the Earth cultivators. At least, it was better than clashing weapons with his fellow disciples from the Main Peak.

Suddenly, as Yao Wenlong was meditating in seclusion, he abruptly opened his eyes and looked toward a cave entrance.

From there, a vast sword intent burst out, soaring straight into the sky.

Although the sword intent vanished in an instant, Yao Wenlong clearly felt the terror of that power. It was a pure, extreme sword dao will, seemingly capable of tearing through all obstacles and reaching the heavens. Even as a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, he felt a hint of trepidation facing that sword intent.

"Is this... a Core Formation stage sword cultivator?" Yao Wenlong’s eyes were full of shock.

In the cultivation world, most cultivators used swords, but true sword cultivators were extremely rare. The path of the sword cultivator was extraordinarily difficult, requiring exceptionally high talent and perception, as well as a pure sword heart. Throughout history, very few cultivators could reach the pinnacle of the sword dao, but each was a world-shaking existence.

And just now, that sword intent, while only at the Core Formation stage, contained a sword dao will that made even a Nascent Soul stage cultivator like him tremble.

He had long heard of two sword cultivators and a sword cultivator among the Earth cultivators, but mere Foundation Establishment cultivators, even if they had some insight in sword dao, were just that. After all, in the vast cultivation world, such cultivators showing special talent at low rank cultivation were as numerous as grains of rice crossing a river. Yet ultimately, they all turned into piles of yellow earth due to their inability to advance.

While sword dao and sword dao might be invincible in the same realm, the most important aspect of cultivation is longevity.

Those with exceptional talent in sword dao, sword dao, or other fields generally have average talent in orthodox cultivation. Hence, even if they are brilliant in their prime, they cannot reach further due to limited lifespan.

"This sword intent... is definitely not something that a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator can release. Has it reached Core Formation?" Yao Wenlong was secretly shocked and quickly locked onto the location where the sword qi appeared, preparing to investigate.

But at this moment, an even stronger aura approached from afar, astonishingly fast.

Yao Wenlong’s expression changed, and he turned to look while simultaneously extending his divine sense to probe.

The newcomers were Xiao Yanfei and Wang Xingpeng!

Xiao Yanfei was a confidant disciple of the Tianzhu Peak couple, possessing late stage Nascent Soul cultivation. Normally, he only slightly knew Yao Wenlong and exchanged a few words.

What worried Yao Wenlong, however, was not Xiao Yanfei, but Wang Xingpeng following behind him.

This second-generation immortal relied on being the son of Wang Yuanxiao from Tianzhu Peak to act recklessly within Shang Qing Sect, committing all sorts of wrongdoings.

Yao Wenlong extremely loathed Wang Xingpeng, but because of the latter’s status, he dared not easily offend him. He knew well that if he conflicted with Wang Xingpeng, Master Xiao Shuhui would definitely not take his side, especially since Beiming Peak now relied on the protection of Tianzhu Peak.

"Junior Brother Wenlong." Xiao Yifei descended onto the mountaintop with Wang Xingpeng, smiling as he greeted.

Yao Wenlong cupped his hands in a salute, "So it’s Brother Xiao and Junior Brother Wang. May I know why the two of you have come?"

Wang Xingpeng didn’t even spare Yao Wenlong a glance, simply asking impatiently, "The Earth cultivators are all confined here, right?"

Yao Wenlong’s heart tightened, but he maintained a calm demeanor, "Brother Wang, these Earth cultivators were personally ordered by your father and my master to be confined here. Without their orders, no one is allowed to contact them at will."

"Oh?" Wang Xingpeng finally turned his head, scrutinizing Yao Wenlong with sheer disdain, "A mere early stage Nascent Soul cultivator dares to stop me? Do you know who I am?"

"Of course I know who Brother Wang is," Yao Wenlong responded neither haughtily nor humbly, "but rules are rules, and I ask for your understanding."

Xiao Yanfei frowned, whispering lowly, "Wenlong, keep calm. Now that your master has chosen to cooperate with us, we’re all in the same group. Junior Brother Xingpeng is the only son of our master’s, and when our master ascends to the position of Sect Master of Shang Qing Sect, he will become the master of a sect. You should consider more for your future."