Eternal Saber

Sword Casting Manor.

In the secret chamber, the three Manor Masters gathered here.

The Great Manor Master said solemnly, "We just received news that the person who killed our fourth brother is in Langya Pavilion."

"Then what are we waiting for!"

The Third Manor Master shouted, "Let’s go to Langya Pavilion now and demand the person!"

"Third Brother, calm down."

The Second Manor Master said, "This person is named Chen Tang. He has just made great contributions in the duel between the Prime Minister’s Mansion and Langya Pavilion, and he will definitely be valued by Langya Pavilion. If we go to demand him, Langya Pavilion will certainly protect him with all their might."

"Indeed."

The Great Manor Master said, "If this person were truly a nobody, it would be another matter, but right now the situation is indeed tricky."

The Third Manor Master, fueled by rage, slammed the table and loudly questioned, "Big Brother, Second Brother, what do you mean by this? When we four brothers swore brotherhood and joined the sect, we said we would live and die together! Now that our fourth brother has been killed, don’t you want to avenge him?"

The Second Manor Master frowned slightly, soothing him, "Third Brother, don’t be hasty. Big Brother only said it was tricky, not that we wouldn’t avenge our fourth brother."

The Great Manor Master pondered, "This person can’t stay in Langya Pavilion forever. My suggestion is to use the power of the Holy Sect to quietly eliminate him."

"Isn’t that letting him off too easily!"

The Third Manor Master snorted coldly, "If it weren’t for Langya Pavilion’s protection, we would have captured him long ago! Langya Pavilion cannot absolve themselves of responsibility in this matter!"

The Second Manor Master thought for a moment and said, "In fact, there is an opportunity tonight."

"Second Brother, what do you mean?"

The Great Manor Master knew his second brother was always wise and thoughtful and quickly asked.

The Second Manor Master said, "We alone, as Sword Casting Manor, cannot shake Langya Pavilion. To avenge our fourth brother, we must leverage other forces!"

"Tonight, Langya Pavilion is hosting a banquet primarily to celebrate Chen Tang’s achievements. Many Jianghu heroes will be present."

"At that time, in plain view of everyone, if we go in to demand the person, Langya Pavilion’s attempts to shelter the murderer will undoubtedly bring them enormous pressure. If they handle it poorly, Langya Pavilion will be criticized by all of Jianghu."

"Moreover, Chen Tang’s reputation will be ruined!"

The Great Manor Master nodded and said, "This is using the power of Jianghu."

The Second Manor Master continued, "Second, we must use the power of the Imperial Court."

"The only way for Langya Pavilion to protect Chen Tang is to argue that he had reasons for his actions. However, all the witnesses there at the time were killed by Chen Tang, leaving only his word, which is not credible."

"At this time, we must enlist the intervention of the Lord Chancellor."

The Third Manor Master suddenly understood, "Today, Chen Tang had just crippled Xia Yuanxian and offended Xia Daozi. Faced with this opportunity to deal with Chen Tang, the Prime Minister’s Mansion will not let it slip!"

"Exactly."

The Second Manor Master continued, "Third, we must rely on the power of the Northern Expedition Army. Big Brother, it’s best if you personally request his presence to go to Langya Pavilion and uphold justice."

The Great Manor Master hesitated a bit, "Ye Xuan is in Langya Pavilion, which is a variable. Liu Daojian once worked under him and was promoted by him. If Ye Xuan gets involved, Liu Daojian will have to give him some face."

"Big Brother, you’re overthinking it."

The Second Manor Master smiled slightly and said, "Firstly, Ye Xuan is a Sword Pavilion man. He doesn’t know Chen Tang and has no reason to get involved."

"Secondly, even if he does intervene, Liu Daojian will not back down."

"Liu Daojian is extremely ambitious. Currently, in the Northern Expedition Army, he is under one and above all others. Ye Xuan no longer holds a government position, and if he wishes to establish authority in the Northern Expedition Army, he can’t possibly give in to Ye Xuan!"

The Great Manor Master nodded, "What Second Brother says is right. Moreover, above Liu Daojian there is Uncle Wang. Back then, when Ye Xuan retired, he handed over the Northern Expedition Army, and the commander-in-chief was replaced by the Imperial Family’s trusted relative, Uncle Wang. The two are like fire and water."

"Even if Liu Daojian remembers old ties and wants to give Ye Xuan some respect, considering Uncle Wang’s side, he must cut ties with Ye Xuan."

"Exactly."

The Second Manor Master nodded with a smile.

The Third Manor Master could hardly contain himself and asked, "Big Brother, Second Brother, you’ve analyzed it so well. So how exactly are we going to act, and when will we take action?"

"We’ll take action tonight!"

The Great Manor Master, having already made plans, said in a deep voice, "Second Brother, Third Brother, go gather the skilled warriors of the manor. Tonight, we’re paying a visit to Langya Pavilion!"

"At that time, with the assistance of Jianghu, the Imperial Court, and the Northern Expedition Army, we will be justified in our actions. If Langya Pavilion dares to defy the world and protect Chen Tang, they should prepare for their destruction!"

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Watching Chen Tang, Shen Zhiyuan, and the other young juniors clustered together, full of youthful spirit, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but recall his own youth.

Back then, he was also full of passion, taking over the Sword Pavilion Order from his uncle, traveling across the Six States of Great Xia within half a year, visiting thirty-eight sects and factions, achieving undefeated duels!

Relying on the Sword Pavilion Order and the reputation he built, he gathered a group of like-minded Jianghu heroes and Green Forest warriors and eventually formed the Northern Expedition Army, famed across the world!

Looking back on those days, he was full of sighs.

Flowers can bloom again, but youth never returns.

It all has passed.

Ye Xuan sighed lightly and suddenly said, "How long do you plan on eavesdropping?"

Not far away, Ye Taoyuan stepped out, smiling slyly, "The old lady thought something was off with you, so she sent me to check it out. Hey! Sure enough, she was right."

"No wonder you stopped the marriage talk between Chen Tang and Zhiwei. I thought he and Yushi were old acquaintances and seemed to have a good relationship."

"It’s not that I intended to hide anything."

Ye Xuan, a bit helpless, explained, "I only guessed this possibility when Shen Yuanlin mentioned him being from Celestial Cauldron Continent before Chen Tang’s duel with Xia Yuanxian."

"I just came to find out more about him, and it turned out I was right."

"It’s nothing."

Ye Taoyuan waved his hand indifferently and said, "The matters of the younger generation, let them be. I will not intervene. Moreover, I’ve seen how Chen Tang treats Zhiwei as a sister, without any other intentions."

"As for Zhiwei..."

Ye Taoyuan paused before continuing, "This child, after wandering for so many years and suffering so much, has a heavy heart. Sometimes, even I can’t read her thoughts."

"If Yushi can help her untie her knots before Chen Tang, it would be good for both of you as father and daughter."

"By the way."

Ye Taoyuan changed the subject, "What are you planning about Sword Casting Manor?"

"The four Manor Masters of Sword Casting Manor are like brothers, inseparable. They will likely make a big deal out of this."

Ye Xuan gazed into the distance, his eyes profound, "Originally, my uncle did not intend to make this move. However, if Sword Casting Manor oversteps, making this move earlier wouldn’t be a problem after all."