Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1619: Chapter 1618: Ye Sword Saint’s Crisis

Ye Sword Saint stood alone against the four major sects, while the law enforcers in the skies, and even the Cloud Emperor, watched intently.

When they witnessed Ye Sword Saint’s true strength, they fully understood that even if they joined forces, they could not slay Ye Sword Saint.

In such circumstances, they had no choice but to abandon this plan. The Cloud Emperor intervened, punishing the three law enforcers, thus concluding the incident.

Of course, although Ye Sword Saint was angry at heart, he didn’t dare to forcibly act and clash head-on with the Heavenly Court. If he did, not only would it be difficult to protect Ye Wantong and Su Yang, but it would also prematurely accelerate the Heavenly Court’s plans.

In fact, the Heavenly Court was not fully prepared, and neither was the Human World.

So, Ye Sword Saint ultimately decided to hold back, merely severing one of Qi Yongchuan’s hands as revenge.

In such a matter, the Cloud Emperor could not afford to turn against Ye Sword Saint openly.

Looking at it this way, this battle was indeed a test for both sides.

The Heavenly Court had started probing Ye Sword Saint, clearly indicating that the Heavenly Court was truly preparing to act.

Ye Sword Saint softly continued, ”The Heavenly Court has another purpose, which is to prepare for the next selection of the law enforcers!”

”Selection of the law enforcers?” Su Yang was taken aback, looking at Ye Sword Saint in surprise, ”You mean...”

”I’ve told you before, the top three on each list will enter the Heavenly Court as candidates for the law enforcers,” Ye Sword Saint explained.

Su Yang nodded, speaking softly, ”But you’re currently fourth on the heavenly list, which conveniently avoids this matter.”

”This is where the real trouble lies!” Ye Sword Saint shook his head, ”I reckon the Heavenly Court will certainly find a way to push me to the top three, thereby forcing me into the Heavenly Court as one of its law enforcer candidates. The reason they have always adhered to the rules, and still do so, is precisely for this reason. They want Qinghe Academy to be unable to shield me, and to act according to the rules, preventing Qinghe Academy from intervening in this matter!”

Su Yang’s expression changed. He had never understood why the Heavenly Court had been so rule-abiding even now. Now, hearing Ye Sword Saint’s words, he finally understood the situation.

Ye Sword Saint, wielding his sword alone, could handle everything single-handedly. Ye Sword Saint was arguably one of the strongest figures in the Human World, and a beacon of hope for humanity.

In such a scenario, the Heavenly Court would definitely seek to resolve the matter of Ye Sword Saint, preferably without shedding any blood.

And the upcoming selection of the law enforcers is one of the Heavenly Court’s plans.

If Ye Sword Saint is moved into the top three, then, according to the rules, Ye Sword Saint can be brought into the Heavenly Court. At that time, with Ye Sword Saint in the Heavenly Court, no one knows what might happen.

And the Heavenly Court has been sticking to the rules precisely to target Qinghe Academy.

If Qinghe Academy intervenes to stop this, it would be breaking the rules. But with the dean’s character, as long as the Heavenly Court does not tear off its mask first, he would certainly refrain from breaking the rules.

In short, the Heavenly Court is using the rules to restrict Qinghe Academy, tackling the greatest hidden threat first, Ye Sword Saint!

Realizing this, Su Yang sighed helplessly, ”The dean is too much of a stickler for rules, constantly being manipulated by the Heavenly Court!”

Ye Sword Saint chuckled, ”If the dean wasn’t steadfast in following the rules, he wouldn’t have been able to lead Qinghe Academy for so long!”

Su Yang agreed with this, thinking that it was because of such qualities that the dean had such prestige today. Without them, the world might have already descended into chaos; there would be no need to wait until today!

”What are your plans next?” Su Yang couldn’t help but ask.

Ye Sword Saint shook his head, ”I don’t really have any plans; we’ll have to take it step by step. Anyway, you need to be mentally prepared. Once the Heavenly Court starts to act, the Human World will be at an absolute disadvantage. The subsequent matters will likely depend on you all.”

Saying this, Ye Sword Saint paused, looking towards the door, and said quietly, ”I’m entrusting Wan Tong to you, hoping you will protect her well!”

Su Yang glanced toward the door, realizing that Ye Wantong was eavesdropping outside. He slowly nodded, solemnly saying, ”Uncle Ye, rest assured. As long as I’m here, no one can harm Wan Tong!”

”That’s good,” Ye Sword Saint nodded, standing up and walking to the door, ”For the time being, stay here. I’m sure the Heavenly Court is still testing the waters. Before the next selection of law enforcers concludes, the Heavenly Court won’t take action. So it won’t be long before the people from Qinghe Academy return, and it won’t be too late for you to return to the Capital City then.”

Su Yang agreed. In fact, he wanted to find a place to hide for a while. However, after encountering the situation with Ye Wantong, he arrived here to help.

Now that Ye Sword Saint had returned, Su Yang no longer needed to hide. The strength of the four major sects was far from sufficient to oppose Ye Sword Saint, and they wouldn’t dare to cause trouble in Pingnan Province.

Meanwhile, in the Capital City, all of Su Yang’s trusted people were already sent into the World Melting Furnace, ensuring absolute safety. As long as Su Yang stayed by Ye Sword Saint’s side, there would be no problem at all.

In the days that followed, Su Yang stayed in Ye Family’s courtyard, spending every day with Ye Wantong.

Ye Sword Saint continually taught Ye Wantong swordsmanship, and Su Yang, listening to Ye Sword Saint’s teachings, also gained considerable benefits.

Although the Heavenly Destiny Treasure Book’s contents were more profound, their vastness made them difficult to comprehend, and many aspects eluded Su Yang’s understanding.

Ye Sword Saint’s teachings offered his own insights into cultivation. Through Ye Sword Saint’s words, Su Yang could deepen his understanding of the secret techniques within the Heavenly Destiny Treasure Book, gaining numerous benefits.

As Ye Sword Saint had predicted, a week later, the people from Qinghe Academy returned to the Capital City.

Although they ventured to Storm Valley, they found nothing significant. The people from the Heavenly Court merely circled Storm Valley and then left.

The members of Qinghe Academy conducted their research in the vicinity but discovered nothing noteworthy, and they too returned.

Su Yang, of course, did not linger in Pingnan Province any longer and headed directly back to the Capital City.

Upon arriving in the Capital City, Su Yang released everyone from the World Melting Furnace.

Although only a week had passed outside, for those inside the World Melting Furnace, it equated to over seventy days.

Upon emerging, everyone thought massive changes had occurred outside, only to learn that nothing significant had transpired. Even the time that had passed was merely seven days, much to their astonishment.