Chapter 1950 Master Kong? (Part 1)

In the Elders' Hall, all elders of the Sword Pavilion above inner sect level sat around the room, the atmosphere heavy.

"The books that the Sword Book Hall had finally organized sensed the sword intent and simultaneously performed a bowing motion, collapsing from the bookshelves..." said Elder Wei.

"The giant sword left by the sect's founding patriarch completely collapsed, causing the mountain gate to be unable to bear it..." said the round-faced elder.

"The sword intent of many disciples being tested in the Sword God Hall was all suppressed, and they were injured..." another elder cupped his hands.

"I believe you all have some understanding of what has happened..."

After everyone finished reporting the incidents, Elder He, seated in the center, stood up and looked around.

"Yes!"

Everyone nodded.

"Since its establishment, aside from the founding patriarch who could comprehend the 'Divine Sword Intent', the most talented descendants of our Lingyun Sword Pavilion could at most extend their sword intent for ten li! Now, someone has comprehended the ancestral sword intent, causing the mountain gate's giant sword to be unable to bear it, and all sword books to submit... What do you have to say, everyone?"

said Elder He.

"The appearance of such a genius is a blessing for our Lingyun Sword Pavilion! When the founding patriarch burst onto the scene, he became famous in a single battle, seizing half a character from the Divine Hall, thus establishing the [Sword God Hall] and the title 'Sword God'!"

An elder stood up, full of excitement: "For thousands of years, descendants have longed to restore the glory, but unfortunately, none have succeeded. Now that someone has comprehended the ancestral sword intent, it shows that... the revival of our Sword Pavilion is only a matter of time!"

"Indeed, among the six great sects, even the [Star Chasing Palace], which can communicate with the gods, dares not use the character 'god' within the sect. Only our Sword Pavilion has the Sword God Hall! Now that someone has also comprehended the 'Divine Sword Intent', with proper nurturing, our Sword Pavilion might be able to complete that half character. The Sword Pavilion could very well become the Sword God Pavilion, on par with the Divine Communication Hall!"

"For that half character, countless descendants of our Sword Pavilion fought bravely, exhausting their blood, but never succeeded. Now... we have seen hope..."

Several elders stood up simultaneously, each filled with excitement.

"Only by comprehending the Divine Sword Intent can one possibly seize the remaining half character from the Divine Hall and crown the sect with the character 'god'! This is the honor of all descendants of our Sword Pavilion!"

Elder He nodded, his fists involuntarily clenching.

The Abandoned Continent is a place abandoned by the gods. To gain the gods' recognition, there is only one method: to obtain a character bestowed by the gods!

The Lingyun Sword Pavilion is the only one among the six great sects to have been bestowed a character, but... it was only half, not qualified to be placed above the sect, only in an ordinary testing hall.

He had stood before the mountain gate for over thirty years, through heat and cold, just to experience the ancestral charm and master this invincible sword intent.

Unfortunately, he had never grasped the essentials.

Now that someone had succeeded, even if it wasn't him, it was the greatest blessing for the entire sect!

"Issue an order: immediately conduct a detailed investigation to find out who comprehended this sword intent! Once found, report immediately without delay!"

With a flash of his eyes, Elder He instructed: "Furthermore, this matter is top secret. No one is to leak it. If leaked, it will be regarded as betrayal of the sect and punishable by execution by the Sword Pavilion!"

"Yes!"

Everyone's expressions turned solemn.

Elder He nodded: "Dismissed. Quietly investigate which disciple it is. Whoever finds it first, I will report this matter to the Sect Leader, and he will personally grant a reward!"

"A personal reward from the Sect Leader?"

Everyone's eyes immediately turned red.

The Sect Leader's strength was unfathomable; the benefits of his personal reward were unimaginable.

Just as everyone was filled with excitement, a voice rang out.

"Elder He, Outer Sect Elder Lu Yun requests an audience!"

"Lu Yun?"

Elder He frowned.

The Lingyun Sword Pavilion had many elders, but outer sect elders were too low in status to have the right to an audience.

"What is it?"

"He says... he has discovered a sword genius and specially came to report, applying for an inner sect disciple slot!"

said the voice.

"A sword genius?" Elder He raised an eyebrow: "Let him in!"

The purpose of summoning everyone for the meeting was to find the super genius who had comprehended the 'Divine Sword Intent'. This person suddenly appeared, claiming to have discovered one, and he immediately became excited.

Soon, Elder Lu Yun arrived before them.

"What do you mean by a sword genius?"

Elder He looked at him.

"It's like this: I am in charge of recruiting outer sect disciples and menial disciples. Passing through Star Glory City..."

Elder Lu Yun recounted everything, including the 'Tianya' who swept through everyone, and Shan Xiaotian who easily defeated Huo Jianghe and extended his sword intent to 499 meters.

"This is the jade talisman he left in the Sword God Hall..."

"At just the first level of Ancient Sage, he can extend his sword intent close to one li?"

Elder He was shaken.

Not only him, but all the elders in the hall widened their eyes in disbelief.

The depth of sword intent comprehension is related to one's talent and ability, but without extraordinary strength, one certainly cannot lock sword intent within the body... A small figure at the first level of Ancient Sage, with sword intent comprehension close to one li...

Stronger than many core disciples, too terrifying!

"Could it be him?"

The round-faced elder looked over.

"At the first level of Ancient Sage, seventeen years old, he probably cannot comprehend the Divine Sword Intent. Even if he could, he couldn't withstand such powerful force... But, we must admit, he is an absolute genius!"

Elder He nodded.

Divine Sword Intent—even someone at his realm might not be able to withstand it. How could a seventeen-year-old youth at the first level of Ancient Sage do so?

Probably not.

"Since he is a genius, our Sword Pavilion will not treat him poorly. This Shan Xiaotian shall immediately become an inner sect disciple and be treated as a core disciple. When he reaches the Void Immortal realm, he may be promoted directly without examination!"

Pausing, Elder He said: "Elder Lu Yun, for discovering such talent for the sect, your contribution is significant. I bestow upon you one True Immortal Pill, and Elders Wu and Bai will act as protectors to help you break through to the True Immortal realm. If successful, you will immediately be promoted to inner sect elder!"

"Thank you, Elder He..."

Unable to contain himself upon hearing such a huge reward, Elder Lu Yun immediately knelt down.

The True Immortal Pill was one of the sect's most precious pills, each one extremely rare, not purchasable with money.

A peak Void Immortal realm expert taking one could increase the chance of breakthrough by twenty percent. His cultivation had long reached its limit; with this aid, the chance of breakthrough would greatly increase!

Moreover... there were two elders as protectors!

It could be said that his strength would soar, and becoming an inner sect elder would no longer be difficult!

"Reward for merit, punish for fault—this is the rule of the Sword Pavilion. No need to be polite! Once you become an inner sect elder, you will still be in charge of contacting this Shan Xiaotian. Report any further developments immediately!"

Elder He instructed.

"Yes!" Elder Lu Yun withdrew, full of excitement.

"Hmm." Seeing him leave, Elder He looked around again: "Alright, everyone is dismissed. Remember what I just said: whoever finds that genius will receive a reward even more generous than what was given to Elder Lu!"

"Yes!"

Everyone filed out.

To them, although Shan Xiaotian was a genius, the Lingyun Sword Pavilion was not lacking in such people. Among core disciples, those exceeding one li or even two li were common.

Though surprised, it did not attract much attention.

Everyone left, and soon only Elder He and the round-faced elder remained in the room.

"Are you going to send a message to the Sect Leader?"

The round-faced elder looked over.

"This matter is of great importance; I must inform the Sect Leader as soon as possible..." Elder He nodded.

"The Sect Leader is currently discussing the centennial [Heavenly Bridge] with other sect leaders. Would sending a message now disturb him..."

The round-faced elder expressed concern.

"It shouldn't... If we don't send word, other sects will surely do so. If others get ahead of us and the Sect Leader is unaware, it will be troublesome!" Elder He nodded, took out a special jade talisman, gently tapped it, and a message was imprinted, vanishing before his eyes as if burning.

...

On a mountain peak of unknown height, white clouds drifted, cranes flew, and beneath a pine tree, several figures sat in a circle.

Water flowed, fragrance surrounded them; from afar, it looked like a fairyland.

"I think we should follow the previous rules; there's no need to start anew."

A beautiful woman picked up her teacup and said indifferently.

"The previous rules were quite good and reasonable, but after so many years without success, continuing to use them, I fear we will repeat the same mistakes."

An elder said.

"If we don't follow the old ways, do you have any good ideas? Feel free to share."

The woman sneered.

"Du Qingyuan, your Star Chasing Palace is the only one among the six great sects that can communicate with the Divine Hall. You should know it best. We've gathered here to hear your opinion. Are you unwilling to speak, or do you intend to stay here forever without finding a way out? If my calculations are correct, your lifespan should be nearing its end!"

A middle-aged man opposite frowned.

"We can communicate with the Divine Hall, but you should understand what kind of existence the Divine Hall is. Being able to communicate does not mean understanding... Also, my lifespan is indeed nearing its end, but... if you think the Star Chasing Palace must have a solution and want to bully me, why don't we fight? Whoever wins gets to speak!"

The woman Du Qingyuan raised her delicate eyebrows and looked over.

"Alright, we're gathered to discuss matters, not to quarrel!"

The elder who spoke earlier shook his head: "Sect Leader Qin, say one less word. Palace Master Du, you also know that Sect Leader Qin always speaks like this; don't be angry. Discussing like this will certainly yield no results... I have already contacted Hall Master Kong of the Divine Communication Hall. If nothing unexpected happens, he should arrive soon..."

Before he finished speaking, a middle-aged man in a long robe with a refined face suddenly appeared before them, a faint smile on his face.

"It seems Brother Han knows me well..."