Grandpa, times have changed.

Chapter 642 'Demon Slayer' and 'Blood Calamity'

"It would be my greatest pleasure to spar with a prodigy like Brother Zhu."

Lin Changsheng was polite in words, but he was anything but polite in actions, and naturally took the pill from Yi Ming Zhenjun's hand.

Du Ruoheng: "..."

He always felt that Xiao Changsheng had changed a lot after the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.

It could also be the effect of the Hehuan Sect's 'anti-emotional fraud' technique?

"..." True Monarch Yiming paused for a moment, then finally smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young friend."

"Senior, you're welcome."

Then, Lin Changsheng looked at Zhu Feng.

"Brother Zhu, please come with me."

Although he was extremely outstanding among the Nascent Soul cultivators of his generation, it wasn't easy for him either!

As a sword cultivator, one not only has to nurture one's own natal sword, but now there is also a sword called 'Azure' that was brought back from the mission world.

She's currently obsessed with alchemy, and he's supporting her through all the initial material expenses...

I just hope she can actually come up with something.

Hey~
Being a sword cultivator is truly not easy.

It seems that once my cultivation level is more stable, I should take some time to study weapon crafting more.

These past few years I've focused on cultivation, and my weapon crafting skills have fallen quite behind...

Lin Changsheng put away the pills, thinking about his various plans for the future.

He didn't seem to care much about Zhu Feng, who was about to fight him.

After all, he thought this guy was really weak...

Although he is also a Nascent Soul cultivator, anyone from the Immortal Sect Grand Competition could easily defeat him with one hand.

Zhu Feng, unaware of Lin Changsheng's thoughts, raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with even more provocation:

"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Brother Lin to give me some pointers."

Lin Changsheng came to his senses.

Ignoring the provocation in his eyes, he laughed:

"Brother Zhu, you're too kind."

Soon, the two bowed to Yi Mingzhenjun and Du Ruoheng, then turned and left together.

Watching their leaving figures.

"Senior, isn't it a bit too much to have your disciple fight against Xiao Changsheng directly?"

Although both are at the Nascent Soul stage, the difference between them is enormous.

"It's good to let him suffer a bit and realize his own limitations."

He founded the "Seeking Truth" school many years ago and has taken in a total of seven disciples. The first six disciples are already capable of handling things independently.

This youngest disciple, however, has had a smooth and successful journey since he began cultivating, which has led him to develop an arrogant and disdainful personality.

The reason I brought him along this time was to try and temper his temper...

Sharpness is certainly important.

But without the sharpness to demonstrate competence, one is simply ungrateful.

"Your senior has put a lot of thought into this."

"I'm just worried that if he keeps going like this, he'll cause trouble..."

The two chatted as they walked into the sect leader's hall.

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the other side.

Lin Changsheng first took Zhu Feng to hand over his mission for this time.

Then, based on the message from Qing, he exchanged a batch of spiritual herbs and sent his natal sword back to his cave.

As a sword cultivator who has been self-reliant since he started practicing cultivation, he obtained qualifications such as sword-riding operation, flying sword transport, and intermediate swordsmith a long time ago.

Just as the Holy Emperor Yuan once said.

In the world of martial arts, having more skills is never a bad thing!
Not to mention his Sword Ancestor, whom he regarded as his life goal, was also proficient in all arts!

Under the pretext of 'touring the beautiful scenery of the Sword Sect,' they took Zhu Feng on a long detour before finally arriving at the martial arts arena where the Sword Sect usually held matches.

Then one could see the undulating mountain ranges stretching endlessly, with beams of mysterious light moving back and forth among them, revealing the victories and defeats between the various arenas.

Looking around, rows of square arenas of varying heights float on the ground, on the mountainside, and in the clouds.

The chilling sword energy crisscrossed, tearing apart the clouds and mist that lingered in the mountains.

However, due to the existence of the isolation formation, the whistling sword energy was confined to a safe range.

Most of the arenas were surrounded by people, but the four arenas at the highest point were filled with a terrifying aura. They were dark red in color, as if dried blood had congealed, and no one approached them, even though the banners fluttered in the wind.

Zhu Feng gazed at the open-air martial arts training area before him.

He remembered that the Sword Sect had a dedicated combat space that could also prevent others from spying on them...

But that’s fine.

His purpose in this trip was to fight the Sword Sect's prodigy in front of the world and defeat him honorably!
“There’s an empty arena over there, Brother Zhu, let’s go there and fight.”

Lin Changsheng soon discovered an empty arena.

Zhu Feng frowned:
"Aren't those arenas up there empty too?"

He looked at the four distinctly different arenas at the highest point.

"Oh! You mean those?" Lin Changsheng glanced at them and then explained, "Those are the 'Stop the War' and 'Blood Battle' arenas borrowed from the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect."

And it's an upgraded version.

Currently, there are three versions of the "Stop the War" arena of the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect.

The first type is the kind sold to the public in Xuanjian City back then. Generally speaking, as long as the performance is acceptable, the insults in the arena won't be too harsh.

The second version is the one used internally by the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect, which is said to have a far superior ability to 'mental attacks' compared to the first version.

As for the third one...

This upgraded version, regardless of its performance or whether it wins or loses, will be subjected to his relentless 'mental attacks'.

It's said that the Sword Ancestor borrowed it, but no one knows what he used it for...

"Brother Zhu, would you like to go up and give it a try?"

"..." Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, "Ordinary is fine."

He had long heard of the Dragon Elephant Sky-Supporting Sect's "Stop the War" arena.

Although Zhu Feng was very confident in himself, his opponent this time was, after all, a prodigy of the Sword Sect. If he lost...

Lin Changsheng was not surprised by his retreat.

After all, anyone with a sound mind wouldn't stop fighting in the ring.

As for body cultivation...

Aren't those group of brutes always a bit brainless?

"Let's go."

Lin Changsheng floated towards the empty arena first.

Zhu Feng paused, glanced again at the four arenas high above, and finally followed.

There were many sword cultivators coming and going, most of whom were focused on the arena matches, so the two of them did not attract much attention as they passed by.

Soon the two arrived near the empty arena.

Lin Changsheng landed on the arena and easily made his way to a device at the edge of the arena, preparing to inject a wisp of magic power to activate the arena's isolation formation.

Zhu Feng was originally looking at the arena, but a beautiful figure appeared in his peripheral vision and immediately caught his attention.

The newcomer was dressed in an ordinary black outfit.

Her waist was so slender it could be encircled by one hand, like a willow swaying in the breeze.

Her long, silky hair cascaded down her back and was gently tied back with a silver ribbon.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her neck was long and slender, but what was most eye-catching were her clear, watery eyes.

Her phoenix eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, and a cinnabar beauty mark adorned the corner of her left eye, resembling a red plum blossom against her fair and delicate skin.

It shines brightly like the moon on a cold night, making one afraid to look directly at it.

A hint of amazement flashed in Zhu Feng's eyes.

As the person drew closer, a sense of panic crept into his heart.

Could it be that they recognized me?
How should I greet her?

Is it something more ordinary?

Or should we be a little more enthusiastic?

Just as Zhu Feng was lost in thought, the man didn't even look at him and landed near Lin Changsheng.

Lin Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon seeing the newcomer:
"Old Yue? You're here so early."

As he spoke, a wisp of magic power was injected into the arena, activating the isolation formation.

"I don't have time to fight you today, I still have to spar with Brother Zhu." Hearing this, Yue Chongfeng finally turned around and looked at Zhu Feng.

Meeting those eyes that seemed like a clear pool of water, Zhu Feng felt a chill, and his heart skipped a beat.

After a slight hesitation, I prepared to introduce myself first...

"I'm……"

How much did he give?

The voice seemed to intertwine two different timbres, deep and clear, echoing deeply.

In Yue Chongfeng's opinion, this guy was so weak that Lin Changsheng would not normally pay any attention to him.

The only possibility is that this guy bribed him!

What a word!

Lin Changsheng said earnestly:

"Brother Zhu and I hit it off immediately, Lao Yue, please don't talk nonsense."

"Ah."

Yue Chongfeng scoffed dismissively.

At this moment, Zhu Feng was stunned, completely dumbfounded, and unable to utter a single word.

sky……

Celestial beings?!
He didn't pay much attention to the Hehuan Sect, which had always been at the bottom of the rankings.

Therefore, they did not recognize Yue Chongfeng.

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……

Soon after, the inner sect of the Sword Sect...

Inside the Sword Ancestor's Hall.

Chi Jiuyu peeked around hesitantly before entering the dojo.

Looking at Xu Xing in the center of the training ground, she scratched her head.

"Uncle-Master, is there something you need from me?"

Since there weren't any suitable tasks during this period, she stayed in her cave, studying the art of talismans and the 'Taiyuan Guanshi Mirror' that Xu Xing had given her.

She was taking a break, so she reviewed the previous ascension mission with Zhao Ruohan and Ye Zhiwei.

I didn't expect to be called over halfway through the review.

"You've been quite free these past few days, haven't you?"

"I'm alright..." Chi Jiuyu paused, "Does Uncle-Master have some task assigned to me?"

She's been idle for so long, she's practically become a couch potato!

"There are some tasks that are suitable for you."

During this period, through the 'Tai Xuan Immortal Network' and the sword intent spirits sent to the Chaos Sea to travel through various realms, most of the worlds that were originally affected by Xuan have been cleaned up.

He deliberately left some less dangerous ones, intending to let the younger generation practice.

It is also issued through the task acceptance point.

However, this time there will be no restrictions on the first three batches of ascended envoys who participated.

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master, I will definitely complete the mission perfectly!"

Chi Jiuyu was thrilled.

Ever since she completed the ascension mission, she has lost interest in ordinary missions.

The main difference is that regular tasks only reward contribution points and some resources, while ascension tasks offer 'ascension points,' a high-level currency.

[Ascension Point Exchange Center] So many good things, she was extremely envious!

Moreover, she has learned from her previous experience and is now a completely different person!
"Okay, remember to check the notifications, and head to the mission acceptance point early to grab the mission."

Ok?
Chi Jiuyu was taken aback.

"Are you going to rob us again?"

"Or what do you think?"

What did I think?
I thought it would be sent directly to me...

Chi Jiuyu harbored resentment.

"Uncle-Master, we're your junior disciples, shouldn't you give us a little help?"

"Am I that kind of person?" Xu Xing retorted. "Besides, I already told you this information in advance, doesn't that make things convenient for you?"

This is... what!

Every time a new task is released, Zashitang will issue an announcement in advance, okay?

"Uncle-Master, you're teasing me!" she said seriously.

"No."

"that is!"

“I said no, I called you here because I really have something I need you to do.” Xu Xing paused. “Go to the outer sect master’s hall later and ask a man named True Monarch Yi Ming to come here to me.”

Outer Sect Master's Hall?
Yi Ming Zhenjun?

"Could it be that Yi Ming Zhenjun, the founder of the 'Seeking Truth' sect, who wants to discuss cooperation with our Sword Sect?"

"You seem to know the answer."

"That's right!" Chi Jiuyu became smug again.

She's been having a lot of free time lately...

Cough!

As the next sect leader of the Sword Sect, she naturally had to pay attention to such an important matter!

"I'll go right away!"

If [Seeking Truth] truly reaches an agreement with the Sword Sect, then I will run for sect leader in the future...

We really need to go and meet that True Lord Yi Ming!

She turned and ran a few steps towards the outside of the dojo, but suddenly stopped when she reached the door.

Turning around, he said, "Uncle-Master, I have one last question!"

"You ask."

"Why don't you just move the person over here like you did before?"

"That's very disrespectful."

"Then I..."

"So, do you want me to care for you as an elder, or do you want me to treat you as an equal and respect you in a different way?" Xu Xing asked with a half-smile.

After a two-second silence, "Uncle-Master, I'm leaving!"

Chi Jiuyu quickly ran out.

If I answer wrong, I'm afraid my master will hang me from a tree and whip me into a pulp...

As she disappeared through the doorway, Xu Xing shook his head and smiled, feeling a pang of emotion.

True immortals are eternal and live forever.

But after so many years and so many experiences, my mindset has inevitably changed.

Compared to the others who were all respectful and deferential, he actually preferred to see Jiu Yu's unconventional and carefree nature...

Soon, Xu Xing's smile faded, and his gaze fell on the outer sect's main hall.

“Yi Ming…”

Few people know that Yi Ming Zhenjun, the founder of the "Seeking Truth" movement, was known as Yi Ming Mojun many years ago.

The predecessor of [Seeking Truth] was also a famous demonic sect in the Tai Xuan Realm.

As for why he was able to survive that purge back then...

It wasn't that Xu Xing's journey was halted due to the turmoil at the front lines before he even arrived.

On the contrary, the faction that True Monarch Yi Ming belonged to was one of the first major demonic sects that Xu Xing approached.

At that time, everyone thought that the Demonic Sect, where True Monarch Yi Ming was located, would be wiped out.

The final result, however, was beyond everyone's expectations.

Not only did the greatest demon, Yi Ming Zhenjun, not die, but he is still alive and well.

And after that, Xu Xing, the founder of the Sword Sect, actually turned his sword against the Sword Sect!
The entire Sword Sect was wiped out, and all the Sword Sect members who kept sword slaves were killed!

When the Sword Ancestor gets ruthless, he can even kill members of the Sword Sect.

This is very scary!

This move has caused great fear among many cultivators in both the righteous and demonic paths of the Tai Xuan Realm.

That is why the purge was called a 'bloody disaster' by the world.

Otherwise, if it were merely a simple purge of demonic cultivators, how could it be called a 'calamity'? At most, it would just be called 'Sword Ancestor vanquishing demons'.

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