Eternal Saber

Translation

Shadow City, located in the heart of Hermit Continent, is surrounded by dense fog and treacherous terrain.

The entrance is hidden within a dense forest, with only a narrow path leading into the city.

Both sides of the path are filled with thorns and vines, making it easy to fall into a trap if one is not careful.

At the entrance, there is a massive stone gate that can only be opened through a specific mechanism.

Behind the stone gate lies a winding tunnel, filled with various mechanisms and traps such as hidden arrows, rolling stones, and flip boards. Any attempt to break in will face deadly danger.

In recent days, the number of Hermits in Shadow City has noticeably increased.

"It’s said that the former Ghostly Concealment has returned, killed many people along the way, and already entered the city."

"Indeed, Ghostly Concealment shows some skill; those Upper Concealments dispatched to surround her failed without exception."

"I heard even one Celestial Concealment died."

"Now, with the Transmission Elder dead, there’s an elder position vacant. It’s said all twelve Tower Masters have arrived; whoever captures Ghostly Concealment is a strong contender for the fifth elder position."

In the Shadow Tower, Hermits gathered in groups, the hall already full.

The Hermits rarely relaxed, quietly discussing.

After all, assassinations are forbidden in the Shadow Tower.

"What kind of cultivation does this Ghostly Concealment have, to be so formidable?"

A nearby man with a hoarse voice curiously asked.

"It’s said to be just Third Grade Meridian Passage."

A Hermit replied, "But she is Ghostly Concealment, the king among Hermits! Moreover, she’s extremely familiar with all the Hermit techniques; she has no equal among peers."

"How did the Transmission Elder die?"

The man asked again.

"You still don’t know?"

The Hermit said, "The original Transmission Elder of our race died long ago, replaced by a Grandmaster from Celestial Cauldron Continent called ’Ming Yue Wanderer’; Ghostly Concealment is his disciple."

"It’s said this person was once an Immortal Slayer under Emperor Wu and is also a member of the Dongyi Race. Hehe, and this person even had an amorous affair with the former Shadow Tower proprietress of Qianzhu City."

The man asked, "How was this person exposed?"

"Two years ago, Chen Tang and Jade Flute Fairy caused chaos in Qianzhu City, resulting in numerous Hermit casualties; they fled to Celestial Cauldron Continent and eventually back to Nanxia; this matter caught the attention of the clan leader."

The Hermit said, "Shangguan Caiyun, stationed in Qianzhu City, couldn’t escape responsibility for such a major incident. The clan leader interrogated her, discovering flaws!"

Just then, the Shadow Tower Master suddenly lifted his head, staring at the man who had just questioned him, smiling meaningfully, "You, unlike others in the city, seem less interested in Ghostly Concealment and more intrigued by Ming Yue Wanderer."

The man paused slightly, saying, "Just asking in passing."

"Hehe."

The Shadow Tower Master chuckled softly, "In today’s Hermit Continent, only one person is uninterested in Ghostly Concealment."

The man expressionless, asked, "Who?"

"Ghostly Concealment herself."

The Shadow Tower Master said quietly.

Hearing this, the man’s figure moved, pulling out a series of afterimages, rushing towards the Shadow Tower entrance!

As he was about to reach the entrance, someone appeared before him in a flash.

"Young girl, why the hurry?"

The person smiled slightly, flicking their wrist, a piercing cold light appearing between them!

Sword Qi erupted forth.

And it was Innate True Qi!

The man’s pupils contracted slightly, stopping hurriedly, flipping to dodge.

Screech!

The front of his clothes tore open, revealing a large gash.

Though he evaded the sword edge, he narrowly escaped being cut by the Sword Qi.

The one blocking the entrance was the Hermit who had just answered him!

Second Grade Innate!

This person had been targeting him all along!

The Innate Expert at the entrance wiped his face, removing the mask to reveal a lean visage, eyes gloomy, none other than one of the twelve Tower Masters, the Profound Shadow Tower Master.

"Ghostly Concealment, show your true face, you can’t escape."

In the hall, two more people stood up, blocking the man’s retreat, simultaneously removing their masks.

Fan Meng Tower Master, Nianyun Tower Master.

Together with the Shadow Tower Master, there were already four Shadow Tower Masters in the hall!

The four Celestial Concealments strategically surrounded the man, blocking all paths of escape.

The other Hermits in the hall retreated, clearing the battlefield.

The man gently shook his head, his mask mysteriously vanished, revealing a delicate face with grey eyes, cold and devoid of emotion, none other than Ghostly Concealment Ah Li, returned from Nanxia.

"It’s indeed you!"

The Profound Shadow Tower Master snorted softly.

The Shadow Tower Master smiled faintly, saying, "We’ve long noticed you, but heard Ghostly Concealment was a mute girl, and you can speak; we dared not confirm until Profound Shadow tried probing."

"Surrender voluntarily."

The Profound Shadow Tower Master said, "Preserve your life, there might be a chance to meet your master once more. Otherwise, you’ll die here and gain nothing."

Ah Li didn’t speak, her hands moved, the Shadow Dual Daggers already held in her palms, utterly fearless.

Despite knowing she stood no chance against the joint force of four Celestial Concealments,

she was Ghostly Concealment, never yielding without a fight!

"Stubborn!"

The Profound Shadow Tower Master exclaimed softly, moving forward to strike when suddenly a loud noise came from behind!

Boom!

The Shadow Tower’s door shattered under immense force, and a tall, burly figure barged in, crashing directly into the Profound Shadow Tower Master, sending him flying, heavily hitting the opposite wall!

The Profound Shadow Tower Master’s mouth flowed with blood, eyes widened, his whole body nearly shattered by the immense force, akin to a paper sheet, softly sliding down from the wall.