Sword Rises in the Blue Lagoon, Why Are All the Sword Cultivation Families Older Than Old Six?

Thus, a day passed. Around noon the next day, 218 brought two people to the small courtyard: Mu Bai's grandfather, Mu Yuan, and Mu Zhan. When Grandpa Mu Yuan saw Mu Bai, he seemed to grow younger. Mu Bai was his most beloved grandson, a sensible genius since childhood and the hope of their lineage.

Mu Bai saw his grandfather and cupped his hands, saying, "Grandfather, I have caused you worry." Mu Yuan's heart ached upon hearing these words. He was still so sensible, a quality that no one could fake.

Mu Yuan regained his composure, suppressing his emotions, and laughed heartily, "It's good that you're back. I know your character. What do you plan to do now that you're back? Grandpa supports you."

"I was waiting for you, Grandpa. We'll go to the Mu family in a little while. I want an explanation from the family head and the elders." Turning to Mu Zhan, he said, "Take my parents away first and head to the Tianbao Chamber of Commerce's station to Dongzhou. Wait for us there. Send a message to see who else from our lineage wants to leave. Let those who are willing go to the station as well."

After saying that, he and Mu Yuan led the two Ye family protectors straight to the Mu family's main city. Half an hour later, four figures stood in the sky above the Mu family. The Second Elder of the Mu family sensed a familiar aura and three unfamiliar ones. He flashed in front of the four, asking in a doubtful voice, "Seventh, what is the meaning of this?" Mu Yuan said, "I've come back this time to find the family head and demand justice for my grandson."

The Second Elder looked at the young man next to Mu Yuan, his eyes filled with surprise and doubt, and said, "Are you Mu Bai?"

"Thank you for your concern, Second Elder. It is indeed me. Let Mu Xiao come out," he said, amplifying his voice with spiritual power, "Mu Xiao, I'm back. Let's settle the score between us today." These words alarmed all the higher-ups of the Mu family, and they appeared one after another. The Mu family head said, "Seventh Elder, it's good that Mu Bai is back. If there's any misunderstanding, let's go down and discuss it."

"Family Head, hand over Mu Xiao and the Third Elder, and I won't make things difficult for the family," Mu Bai said directly.

Suddenly, an angry shout came, "You ignorant child, how dare you threaten the family!" It was the Third Elder of the Mu family, Mu Xiao's grandfather, who rushed up to attack, his cultivation reaching the eighth level of the Life and Death Realm, his aura fully unleashed. The Mu family members wanted to stop him, but it was too late. The attack was about to hit Mu Bai when a sword qi barrier suddenly appeared in front of Mu Bai, blocking the attack. At the same time, a sword qi shot out from the barrier, directly piercing the Third Elder's body, severely injuring him. Barely standing in the void, the severely injured Third Elder heard 218 say, "If there's a next time, I'll take your life directly. This includes everyone." After saying that, he looked at the Mu family members.

The Mu family head, seeing this situation, didn't dare to be angry and hurriedly asked, "Who are you two from? Why are you interfering in the Mu family's internal affairs?"

This time, 217 slowly moved forward two steps and said, "You are not qualified to know who we are. We are only acting under orders."

The Third Elder shouted with a heart-wrenching voice, "Ancestors, outsiders have broken into our Mu family! Please, ancestors, come out!"

A deep voice rang out, "Who dares to run wild in the Mu family?" A palm shadow descended from the sky, grabbing towards the two Ye family protectors. The two remained calm. 218 unleashed a sword light, breaking the palm shadow and continuing its momentum. A muffled groan came from the depths of the Mu family. Everyone was shocked. The ancestor was injured. It seemed the ancestor was no match either. Instantly, three figures appeared: three old men, the leader with white hair and a youthful face, his cultivation at the sixth level of the Dao Integration Realm, and the two behind him at the third and second levels of the Dao Integration Realm.

The leader cupped his hands and said, "May I ask what brings you two fellow Daoists to my Mu family?"

"They are here for me," a voice came from below. Then, two figures slowly ascended into the air, standing opposite Mu Bai and the others. It was Mu Xiao, who had just returned to the Mu family and witnessed this scene.

"Mu Bai, I'm a little surprised you could come back," Mu Xiao said.

"You must be disappointed that I didn't die," Mu Bai said. Upon hearing this, everyone present understood that this was a feud between the two geniuses of the Mu family. In previous years, some in the clan had discussed this matter.

"Then what do you want? I am now a personal disciple of the Xuan Yi Sect, and you? You are nothing. Based on these two people behind you, I think you've come back at the right time and won't be leaving," Mu Xiao said calmly.

Mu Bai looked at the old man next to Mu Xiao and transmitted his voice to 217 and 218, asking, "Seniors, can this person be defeated?"

"Young Master Mu, please act without worry," after receiving a definite answer, he said, "Today, I will settle the score between us and send you on your way. Seniors, please make your move." With his current cultivation, he was no match for Mu Xiao. Thinking of his parents, he didn't want to wait until he grew up himself. He had seen the mystery of the Ye family and wanted to see a wider world.

As soon as Mu Bai finished speaking, 218 released a finger of sword qi towards Mu Xiao. The Xuan Yi Sect protector beside Mu Xiao took out a magical artifact to block the sword qi, and was immediately shocked. His cultivation was at the eighth level of the Dao Integration Realm, and he almost failed to block the other party's casual strike. He said, "Fellow Daoist, you must be from the Sword Sect. Why have I never seen you before? Please give the Xuan Yi Sect some face. Mu Xiao is destined to be a personal disciple of my Xuan Yi Sect."

"The Sword Sect deserves respect? Alright, I've given you a chance to say your last words. Let's go." As soon as he finished speaking, the Li Sword on his back was unsheathed, and a move of the Shadowless Sword Art combined with the Soul-Chasing Sword Art slashed towards the old man. He was still careless and was instantly killed by someone who seemed to only have the cultivation of the fourth level of the Dao Integration Realm. Before his soul was annihilated, he shouted, "The Xuan Yi Sect will definitely start a war with the Sword Sect!" It was too fast. Everyone present didn't react before Mu Xiao's protector's body began to fall from the sky. Everyone broke out in cold sweat, exclaiming at how bizarre the attack was. Sword cultivators were terrifyingly strong.

The crowd discussed, "Could it really be the Sword Sect? We can't afford to offend the Sword Sect either." Mu Bai and the others didn't bother to explain. The Sword Sect was truly taking the blame.

218 didn't stop and released two more swords, killing Mu Xiao and the Third Elder, their souls annihilated. The three ancestors, the family head, and the other elders of the Mu family didn't make any moves. They knew that to preserve the family, they could only choose to abandon one, or else the entire Mu family might be destroyed today.

Mu Bai looked around. They were all elders he once respected, and some had even shown him kindness. With his knot in his heart resolved, he suddenly felt the fickleness of the world. The past scenes appeared before his eyes.

Mu Bai shook his head, stopped the chaotic thoughts, and said, "Today, my parents, grandfather, and I will sever our relationship with the Mu family from now on. We are no longer members of the Mu family." Mu Bai did this to protect the Mu family in disguise, hoping that the Mu family could be preserved.

The Mu family ancestor said, "No matter what, you are still of the Mu family bloodline. No matter when you come back, the Mu family will welcome you." Mu Bai didn't speak and turned to leave. Only Mu Yuan raised his hands, bowed slightly to the three ancestors, and then turned to leave as well. Mu Bai led most of his lineage, men and women, leaving Zhongzhou with only forty or so people.

In the following years, friction between the Xuan Yi Sect and the Sword Sect continued.

Unable to find the culprit, they could only vent their anger on the Sword Sect, but the Sword Sect was not an easy target either.