Eternal Saber

Langya Pavilion.

The Profound Celestial Sect has a notorious reputation in Great Xia. In recent years, they have caused chaos across many regions in Great Xia, wantonly slaughtering innocents, inciting outrage and resentment among the people and heavens alike.

The most notorious incident was the assault on Huiji City back then, where they committed mass slaughter, engaged in all manners of evil, including raping and pillaging, and abducted numerous women and children, leading to countless families being destroyed.

Anyone who provoked the Profound Celestial Sect would be met with frenzied retaliation.

There were dozens of cases of annihilated families alone!

Even the top sects within the Six States were incredibly wary of the Profound Celestial Sect, let alone ordinary people or local powers.

However, the Court’s sent armies achieved little success in their sieges, with the Profound Celestial Sect frequently escaping.

Contrarily, the Profound Celestial Sect grew stronger, forming their own Profound Celestial Army, fleeing across Great Xia, being branded as the Profound Celestial Bandits.

Be it in the Imperial Court or Jianghu, the Profound Celestial Bandits were targets for everyone to eliminate.

The Great Manor Master accused Chen Tang of being part of the Profound Celestial Bandits; if this charge was proven, no one could protect him!

Seeing the momentum Sword Casting Manor mustered, with the three Manor Masters looking furious and determined, those from Jianghu became slightly suspicious and fell silent, watching the situation unfold.

Seeing this scene, Lin Mubai chuckled, "Interesting, it seems this nameless fellow is in big trouble."

"Not necessarily,"

Han Yue replied, "Chen Tang rendered great service to Langya Pavilion today; they will certainly protect him at all costs. Despite Sword Casting Manor’s power, they can’t touch Langya Pavilion."

Lin Mubai smiled slightly, "Sword Casting Manor clearly came prepared. If they can truly prove Chen Tang is one of the Profound Celestial Bandits, Langya Pavilion’s protection would be defying the world."

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Madam Su said, "Manor Master Xie, words alone are groundless. Don’t make baseless accusations like this."

"From what I know, Chen Tang initially wanted to have a treasure sword forged at your Sword Casting Manor. Your fourth brother suddenly attacked, intending to detain Chen Tang and his companions, which led to the conflict and deaths."

"Indeed!"

The Second Manor Master raised his voice, "Chen Tang brought seven flying swords back then. It was upon discovering this that my fourth brother became suspicious of his identity and wanted to detain his group for questioning."

"Chen Tang, upon realizing his identity was about to be exposed, killed to silence!"

"That’s not the truth!"

Mei Zhenyu could stand it no longer, stepping out to describe the scene in detail, saying, "Brother Chen wanted to melt down those seven flying swords. If he were a Profound Celestial Bandit or Demon Master, why would he melt down flying swords?"

The Second Manor Master replied, "Because he wanted to forge an even superior flying sword!"

"Brother Chen has no knowledge of the Profound Sect’s Flying Sword Technique, why forge a flying sword? That’s absurd."

"He doesn’t know Flying Swords, but the Profound Celestial Demon Master he knows does! He’s likely forging it to gift a Profound Celestial Demon Master."

"Ridiculous, Brother Chen forging flying swords at Sword Casting Manor would be like exposing his identity!"

The sides exchanged words back and forth, unable to reach a conclusion for a time.

Just then, a Langya Pavilion guard hurriedly ran in.

"Pavilion Master, a large number of Imperial Guards have arrived at the foot of the mountain and surrounded Langya Pavilion!"

The members of Langya Pavilion heard this and their faces turned grim.

Shen Yuanlin frowned and asked, "Who brought them?"

"Minister of the Secretariat, Shen Guobao."

Hearing this, Madam Su tapped her cane on the ground, cursing, "How did the Shen Family produce such an ungrateful traitor? If I’d known, I would have had him killed back then! Unexpectedly, sparing him for his blood ties turned into a calamity!"

"Old lady, you need to temper that temper of yours; otherwise, something might happen in the future, and you’ll end up enraged to death again."

At this moment, a mocking voice came from outside.

Shen Guobao, surrounded by the protection of numerous Imperial Guards, walked in with a smile on his face.

The Langya Pavilion members looked at him coldly, their demeanor unfriendly.

Though Shen Guobao was a court favorite and held a high position, he had already been expelled from the Shen Family.

"Such a lively day,"

Shen Guobao leisurely smiled, saying, "I heard Sword Casting Manor had a murder case. I’m here on Lord Chancellor’s orders to make arrests!"

Madam Su looked at the three Manor Masters of Sword Casting Manor with a cold gaze and said slowly, "Manor Master Xie, matters among Jianghu should be settled within Jianghu. Bringing the Government Office’s people here breaks Jianghu’s rules!"

The Jianghu onlookers whispered among themselves.

Such things are unofficial codes within Jianghu, understood without words among its people.

If one were to involve the Government Office in Jianghu grievances, regardless of right or wrong, they would be despised by Jianghu’s people.

Even if there’s a grievance that can’t be resolved, every three years there’s a Martial Arts Assembly where major sects gather, and judgment is passed then.

The Great Manor Master feigned ignorance, shaking his head, "I have no idea what’s going on. Lord Shen wasn’t invited by me, so don’t wrong me, Madam."

Shen Guobao chuckled from the side, "Old lady, you’ve lost your marbles! This isn’t some Jianghu matter—if Chen Tang is a Profound Celestial Bandit, this concerns the kingdom’s stability. He must be thrown into the Celestial Prison for thorough interrogation!"

"Slap!"

As soon as the word was out, a loud slap echoed across the scene!

Half of Shen Guobao’s face swelled high and red; he lost several teeth, which mixed with blood as they hit the ground.

"Ah!"

Shen Guobao screamed, looking horrified at the black-robed man in front of him!

Marshal Xuan!

Nobody saw how Ye Xuan appeared or how he struck.

It was as if without warning, Ye Xuan materialized beside Shen Guobao and slapped him!

In front of thousands of Imperial Guard experts, as if entering an uninhabited realm!

"You, you..."

Shen Guobao was too frightened to speak, his voice trembling.

The thousands of Imperial Guards surrounding him were also too intimidated by the powerful aura Ye Xuan emitted to act rashly.

"Consider this a lesson. Speak respectfully to Elder Su."

Ye Xuan said these words emotionlessly, "If you dare speak disrespectfully again, a slap won’t be the end of it. Not just your thousand Imperial Guards, even if you hid in the Forbidden Army Camp, it wouldn’t matter."

Though the words were said offhandedly, it was a blatant threat, filled with killing intent. No one dared to question Ye Xuan’s capabilities!

Even the Commander of the Imperial Guard, a Second Grade Innate expert, was suppressed to the point of having difficulty breathing in front of Ye Xuan!

Sweat was already dripping from his forehead!

Shen Guobao had never encountered such methods, disregarding the surrounding Imperial Guards, disregarding his official status and power, and just charged over to hit him, more arrogant than he could ever be!

He trembled in fear, not daring to make a sound.

Many Jianghu people watching this couldn’t help but secretly sigh in admiration.

As expected of Marshal Xuan.

Even after retiring for many years, his influence remains intact.

With just one slap, he intimidated Shen Guobao and all the Imperial Guards he brought!

Chen Tang watched on with awe.

This is the power of a Grandmaster.

Even high-ranking officials must bow obediently!

Clap clap clap!

At this moment, applause suddenly came from outside.

Soon after, a voice followed.

"As expected of Marshal Xuan, undiminished in prestige from the past."