bookbashuk Chapter 46 Stealing the Sword
Chapter 46 Stealing the Sword
The moment Chen Yuan finished speaking.
Zhang Cuishan was struck dumb, and Yin Susu wore an expression of disbelief.
The two looked at each other and saw undisguised fear in each other's eyes.
The young hero in front of me actually revealed the whereabouts of my sworn brother Xie Xun, down to the smallest detail.
Icefire Island was named by my sworn brother Xie Xun. Could it have already fallen into the hands of this young hero?
As they were filled with surprise and doubt, the reactions of the people on the field varied.
Although Zhang Cuishan and his wife did not speak, it was not difficult to tell from their reactions that Chen Yuan's account of Xie Xun's whereabouts was likely true.
The heroes of Wudang were therefore grateful to Chen Yuan.
Revealing the secret freed Zhang Cuishan's family from the moral pressure of "concealing," and Zhang Cuishan would no longer consider suicide.
Zhang Sanfeng's gaze, deep as an ancient well beneath his white eyebrows, lingered on Chen Yuan for a long time before falling upon the members of the five major sects.
The members of the five major sects were all thinking rapidly at this moment.
Upon hearing this news, and noticing the reaction of Zhang Cuishan and his wife,
They also realized the truth of the news, and a subtle atmosphere began to spread.
Abbot Kongwen of Shaolin Temple clasped his hands together and chanted Buddhist mantras softly.
Today, one unexpected event after another has occurred. First, Chen Yuan, a variable whose depths are unknown and whose methods are bizarre, appeared. Then, Miejue died a violent death, while Zhang Sanfeng's attitude remained inscrutable.
Continuing to force them to stay is no wise move.
He made a decisive decision and said in a deep voice.
"Master Zhang, you have caused us much trouble today."
"Now that Xie Xun's whereabouts are clear, and this concerns the justice of the martial world, please allow me to return to the temple to discuss it with my fellow disciples before making a final decision. Farewell."
After saying this, he led the Shaolin monks away first.
His departure immediately sparked the desire to withdraw from the Kunlun, Huashan, and Kongtong sects.
After exchanging some polite words, the three groups of people retreated like a receding tide in a short time, leaving only a little dust.
The square was suddenly left with only the Wudang disciples and the heartbroken Emei female disciples.
The female disciples, led by Jingxuan, looked at Chen Yuan with eyes filled with deep-seated hatred and helpless anger.
Chen Yuan: "..."
This puts him in a difficult position.
"Extinction was too arrogant in his daily life, so it is very reasonable and normal for him to end up like this."
"Don't worry, you can collect the body, I won't do anything."
As he spoke, he adopted a righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor.
Upon hearing this, Jingxuan's face instantly flushed red with extreme anger and humiliation.
It’s so deceiving!
The female disciples standing behind him reacted similarly, but since Jingxuan remained silent, they could only cast murderous glares at him.
If looks could kill, Chen Yuan would probably have been torn to pieces long ago.
At this moment, Jingxuan finally moved.
She walked like a zombie to Miejue, her hands trembling as she gently smoothed her master's unseeing eyes.
Then, she slowly stood up and looked at Chen Yuan again.
This time, there was no intense emotional fluctuation in Master Jingxuan's eyes, only a bottomless, icy stillness.
She said nothing, but bowed to Chen Yuan very slowly and very clearly.
This action stunned everyone present, even Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow.
Jingxuan straightened up and spoke in a cold, icy voice that could only be heard by a few people nearby.
"Emei disciples, remember this day."
"Carry Master up, let's go."
Chen Yuan didn't care at all. Instead, he put his hands behind his back, ignored them, and walked towards Zhang Sanfeng.
When he arrived in front of Zhang Sanfeng, he cupped his hands in greeting.
Before he could speak, Zhang Sanfeng glanced in the direction of the Emei Sect and said.
"Young brother, the Emei Sect Leader died here."
"From this day forward, you will be the enemy that the entire Emei Sect will unite to kill. This blood feud is irreconcilable."
Although Chen Yuan was dressed in the clothes of a Wudang sweeper, he would never mistake Chen Yuan for a sweeper.
Chen Yuan remained completely unconcerned.
"Having too many lice means you're not afraid of them biting."
"Oh?"
Zhang Sanfeng raised an eyebrow.
"It seems you've accomplished quite a few significant feats in the past, young man?"
You'll find out later.
Chen Yuan said with a grin.
"Master Zhang, look, even Extinction is dead today. I also saved Zhang Wuxia. Could you please do me a favor and return the Heaven-Slaying Sword to Emei?"
Zhang Sanfeng looked astonished.
He never expected Chen Yuan to make such a request.
First, he killed the sect leader, and then he helped them get the Heaven Sword.
It's... kind of weird.
However, the Heaven Sword was not a very important thing to Zhang Sanfeng.
He even scoffed at the rumor that possessing the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber would grant him the power to command the martial world.
What good is obtaining a divine sword if you lack the strength?
Moreover, he stole the Heaven-Slaying Sword to punish that guy, Extinction.
Since the extinction is over and the debt is settled, there is nothing wrong with returning it.
Zhang Sanfeng immediately looked at Song Yuanqiao and gave him instructions.
"Yuanqiao, go inside the hall and fetch the Heaven-Slaying Sword."
Song Yuanqiao glanced at Chen Yuan with a complicated expression, then turned and entered the Zhenwu Hall. A short while later, he came out carrying the Yitian Sword.
Zhang Sanfeng took the Heaven-Slaying Sword, and without even looking at it, tossed it lightly into Chen Yuan's arms.
Chen Yuan's body immediately slumped.
He glanced at the Heaven-Slaying Sword.
It was similar to a regular three-foot-long sword, but much heavier.
Chen Yuan had basically never touched a sword before, and he came to this conclusion because even with his three-dimensional attributes, he felt that it was somewhat heavy.
Gently pull the sword out a few inches, and you can see the golden blade.
At this moment, the Emei Sect members had already made a makeshift stretcher using flagpoles to place the corpse of Miejue, and had also assigned four female disciples to carry the stretcher.
After witnessing the extinction, some of the female disciples looked sad, while others looked bewildered.
With Extinction dead, the pillar of the Emei Sect has collapsed, and even the Heaven-Slaying Sword is gone. What will become of the Emei Sect in the future?
In the group, Ding Minjun turned around and glared fiercely at Chen Yuan, who was holding the Heaven-Slaying Sword, and whispered.
"Senior sister, are we just going to let this go?!"
Without turning her head, Jingxuan coldly said, "Shut up, everyone, return to the mountain."
The group slowly made its way towards the Wudang Sect's mountain gate.
Suddenly.
"Wait a minute!"
Chen Yuan took the sword, weighed it in his hand, and walked up to Abbess Jingxuan.
Under the watchful yet expectant gaze of Abbess Jingxuan, he handed the Heaven-Slaying Sword forward.
"Here, your master's belongings are returned to you."
Jingxuan was stunned. After hesitating for a moment, she finally reached out her hands and carefully accepted the heavy sect-protecting divine weapon.
As her fingertips touched the coolness of the scabbard, a complex sense of comfort welled up within her; at least... her master's sword was safe.
Before the thought could fully form, everything suddenly went blurry before my eyes.
A hand gently touched the Heaven-Slaying Sword in her hand, and the Heaven-Slaying Sword vanished into thin air!
She suddenly looked up, staring intently at the owner of the hand, Chen Yuan.
"What did you do!"
As she said this, Abbess Jingxuan's hand instinctively pressed down on her sword.
Chen Yuan held the Golden Desert Eagle in his hand, twirled it around, and laughed.
"There's no one left in your Emei sect right now, it's too dangerous for you to carry this sword, so I'll naturally keep it safe for you."
"After you descend the mountain, remember to spread the word throughout the world that the Heaven-Slaying Sword is with me. Anyone who dares to try and take it is welcome."
"Oh, right."
"My name is Chen Yuan."