Fusang Sword Heart Diagram

Chapter 290 Lingxi Sword Pavilion
The Southern Star Sword Sect also has members in the mortal realm, whose cultivation levels are not low, and they are usually elders from the outer sect.

Ning Fusang had only heard of this matter, but had never met any of the disciples of the Southern Star Sword Sect, nor did she know them.

From Shuixiao Sea to Baiyi Pass, one must pass through the spheres of influence of two sects, one of which is a sword sect called Lingxi Sword Pavilion.

"The cultivators of Lingxi Sword Pavilion are all idiots. Their sect motto is to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. Whether I intend to provoke the Sword Pavilion or not, as long as the demon-repelling bell hanging under the eaves of the Sword Pavilion rings, a fierce battle is inevitable."

Judging from Bai Ni's tone, it was clear how much she disliked the cultivators of the Lingxi Sword Pavilion. Just as Bai Ni was about to point it out to Ning Fusang, the demon-repelling bell of the Lingxi Sword Pavilion suddenly froze.

The Lingxi Sword Pavilion is built on the mountainside of a fairy mountain by the sea. At the top of the mountain is the Ancestral Hall, and the Demon-Avoiding Bell is hung under the eaves outside the Ancestral Hall.

Because of its high elevation, the demon-repelling bells under the eaves of Jian Ge can be seen from afar, provided there are no clouds or fog.

The demon-repelling bell is shaped like an upside-down bellflower, but it is blue in color and about the size of a palm. Normally, it will not make a sound even when a strong wind blows.

The Demon-Avoiding Bell will only ring when demons enter the vicinity of the Lingxi Sword Pavilion, alerting the disciples. The more powerful the demon, the more urgently the bell rings; if only a minor demon passes by, the bell will only give a symbolic, gentle shake, yet the sound will still cover the entire Lingxi Mountain.

Bai Ni had been here two or three times, and each time the sound of the demon-repelling bell was different, so she learned about this inside story.

The Demon-Avoiding Bell is always the most eye-catching item in the Lingxi Sword Pavilion, at least for Bai Ni.

Every time she comes here, the first thing she sees is that blue bell.

But this time, Bai Ni did not see the demon-repelling bell of the Lingxi Sword Pavilion, and even the Lingxi Sword Pavilion itself no longer existed.

The majestic Lingxi Mountain seemed to have been cleaved in two by a single sword strike. Several ferries were moored in the surrounding sea, and many opportunistic cultivators were looting. Judging from their clothing, it was impossible to tell which faction they belonged to; they might have been independent cultivators.

In short, the ruins of Lingxi Sword Pavilion were overcrowded with people.

There were also some cultivators who, relying on their status, simply rode the wind and watched the spectacle from the sidelines.

"Yao Ling, can you do this with your sword?" Bai Ni asked.

Ning Fusang shook his head. "The person who drew the sword must be at least a Grandmaster level."

She was referring to at least, not excluding the supreme grandmasters above that level.

Ning Fusang could tell that the opponent only used one sword strike, but this strike cleaved through the protective array of the Lingxi Sword Pavilion along with it.

Even with its power diminished by the protective mountain formation, the sword still shattered the entire Lingxi Sword Pavilion. Ning Fusang could not reach that height yet.

With her eyelids lowered, she pondered who might have destroyed the Lingxi Sword Pavilion. But in the world of Zhongling, the true masters were beyond Ning Fusang's current level.

After pondering without success, she said to Bai Ni, "Let's go and find out some information."

The two wore veils to conceal the injuries from the Dragon Transformation Pool water on their faces. However, after observing several cultivators, Ning Fusang discovered that many of them had similar scars on the backs of their hands or necks, but these were much shallower than her and Bai Ni's injuries and did not look as gruesome.

She approached a woman who seemed easy to talk to, and asked, "What's the injury on your hand, fellow Daoist?"

The woman awkwardly tugged at her sleeve to cover her wound. "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, fellow Daoist." "This injury was inflicted in Luoyan Sea, which borders the Desolate Sea. I don't know why, but the ointment hasn't helped."

Ning Fusang's eyes showed no unusual emotion. Seeing that she meant no harm and that her words were pleasant, the woman lowered her guard slightly.

"Fellow Daoist, you also come from Luo Yanhai?"

Ning Fusang answered "yes" without any hesitation, and then said, "Changes have occurred in the Desolate Sea. The sea temperature has risen, and some of the sea monsters have also mutated. Luo Yanhai is close to the Desolate Sea, so it was inevitable that it would be affected."

The woman nodded in agreement. "In the past two years, the seas have been quite turbulent. Not to mention the Desolate Sea incident, first the Hundred Flowers Island of Luo Yanhai was wiped out, and now the Lingxi Sword Pavilion has been destroyed. I'm afraid that for a long time to come, few people will go out to sea."

Ning Fusang's expression under her veil changed slightly as she asked, "Hundred Flowers Island was wiped out?"

The woman found it strange, "Fellow Daoist, aren't you from Luo Yanhai? How come you don't know about this?"

"When I was in Luoyanhai, I was seriously injured by a sea beast, so I found a secluded place to go into seclusion and thus became unaware of news from the outside world."

It's perfectly normal for cultivators to go into seclusion for three to five years, unaware of changes in the outside world. There's no flaw in this statement.

The woman said, "I see. I was offended. Please forgive me, fellow Daoist."

"The Hundred Flowers Sect was wiped out two years ago. I wonder if it's the same force that destroyed the Spirit Rhinoceros Sword Pavilion this time." Her voice was very soft, as if she were talking to herself. She didn't explicitly name the force, seemingly out of some apprehension.

Ning Fusang didn't think it was likely. The Hundred Flowers Sect was destroyed, most likely because the Phoenix Feather Palace sought revenge, but the Spirit Rhinoceros Sword Pavilion and the Phoenix Feather Palace had no connection.

Moreover, if Phoenix Feather Palace destroyed the Spirit Rhinoceros Sword Pavilion, why did they only silence them instead of seizing the pavilion's wealth and leaving it there for other passersby to divide up the pavilion's assets?

Even if Lady Shutong doesn't care about these valuables, the others in Fengling Palace wouldn't be completely indifferent.

The truth remains unknown to everyone, for no one from the Lingxi Sword Pavilion survived. The person who destroyed the sect did not seek wealth, and the onlookers all speculated that he had a deep-seated blood feud with the Lingxi Sword Pavilion.

Regardless of the circumstances, Phoenix Feather Palace, which had recently destroyed the Hundred Flowers Sect, was the first suspect in everyone's eyes.

As everyone knows, the Palace Master of Phoenix Feather Palace, Sovereign Shutong, has this ability.

However, some discerning cultivators noticed that the two sects were wiped out differently. After all, the Hundred Flowers Sect had truly offended the Phoenix Feather Palace, and the Phoenix Feather Palace had a legitimate reason for their actions. In contrast, the Spirit Rhinoceros Sword Pavilion had behaved itself and had no prior dealings with the Phoenix Feather Palace.

To be honest, Phoenix Feather Palace had absolutely no reason to destroy the Spirit Rhinoceros Sword Pavilion.

Several ferry boats had gathered to watch the spectacle, and Ning Fusang recognized them all. The Beast Taming Sect's ferry boats were always easy to spot, as birds of prey scouted the way above them.

There are also several ferries belonging to Fengyunfang. The ancient battlefield of Xiaoluotian is located in Luoyanhai. The cultivators of Fengyunfang have always been stationed on Wengzhu Island, transporting gambling stones back to Zhongzhou for sale.

After gathering the information, Bai Ni gave Ning Fusang a look, and the two retreated to the edge of the crowd to communicate using telepathy.

[The Hundred Flowers Sect was destroyed by the Phoenix Feather Palace. The entire sect was wiped out, except for Fu Baihua and her son He Xiao. Fu Baihua will inevitably betray us, so you shouldn't use the Daoist title Yaoling until you're as powerful as the Sovereign of Shutong. Once we find the Royal Court's secret treasure, we'll find a secluded place and go into seclusion for five hundred years before emerging. Then, will we still be afraid of the Phoenix Feather Palace Master?]

Ning Fusang could only say that Bai Ni's thinking was very naive.