Legend of Swordsman

Chapter 6453: Ancient Court Heavenly Soldiers

Moreover, the negotiations were almost complete. Shangguan Xuan’s chief disciple, “Clear Water Sword Immortal,” had already been bribed by Emperor Duobao, a disciple of Emperor Yue Ying.

The original purpose of Shangguan Yu’s visit this time was because he had been notified to come and relocate the Sword Pavilion.

Shangguan Yu had been wandering outside, training and cultivating. The sudden bad news had yet to be fully processed, and immediately after, he learned that the Sword Pavilion his father had built was going to be taken over. He had come to Ancient Star Domain to protect the Sword Pavilion.

Jian Wushuang’s visit to the Ancient Star Domain had two purposes: to secretly check on Jiang Ni and to uncover what secrets the Ancient Star Domain held.

As for Shangguan Yu’s matters, Jian Wushuang thought he could resolve them easily. After all, for him, it was a simple task. Since he had taken on Shangguan Yu’s identity, helping him with a small favor seemed only fair.

Just after stepping out of the teleportation array’s plaza, a man and a woman, both Dao Lords, walked towards him. The man wore a white long robe, and the woman donned a blue and white skirt.

“Junior Brother Shangguan, you’ve finally arrived. Hurry and return with us to the Sword Pavilion. Master’s coffin is in Tianyong City, and tonight is the mourning assembly. Many seniors from different factions will be attending. We’ll need you to preside over the ceremony!”

Shangguan Yu glanced coldly at the two of them, a mocking smile on his face. “Preside? How laughable. When you sold the Sword Pavilion, did you even think of me?”

Jian Wushuang tried to mimic Shangguan Yu’s tone and character as much as possible.

“By the way, where’s Senior Brother Zhao Qing? Why didn’t you ask him to preside? Could it be that he has already gone to Yue Ying’s Sword Pavilion?”

The two looked embarrassed upon hearing this. The female Dao Lord explained, “Senior Brother is receiving important guests and couldn’t spare the time, but he will come later!”

“Hmph!” Shangguan Yu sneered, “Traitorous scoundrels, finding new masters and forgetting your old ones!”

After speaking, he waved his sleeve and left.

The people behind them also ignored the two as they followed Shangguan Yu.

However, Jian Wushuang’s direction was still towards Shangguan Xuan’s coffin.

After all, he had to go there.

When they arrived, they found hundreds of Sword Pavilion disciples guarding the coffin.

Among them, seventy-eight were Dao Lords, and the rest were True Immortals.

Most notably, the majority were Nine-Step True Immortals.

Their strength was far superior to the so-called top ten True Immortals of the past from the Two-Faced Divine Mansion.

Of course, except for Chu Xiong.

However, a few of the Sword Immortals could rival Chu Xiong in talent and ability.

When the crowd saw Shangguan Yu arrive, their expressions were complex.

Most had already chosen to follow Senior Brother.

However, some of the elders cared more about the opinions of the young master, unwilling to see the Sword Pavilion sold off so easily.

They feared being trampled on once again.

After all, back when the old pavilion master was alive, Yue Ying’s Pavilion looked down on them.

This was because Yue Ying’s Pavilion had produced an Emperor.

Emperor Yue Ying was also one of the top ten Emperors of the Ancient Court.

In terms of strength, foundation, and connections, they were far beyond what Shangguan Xuan could compare to.

“Junior Brother!”

“Senior Brother Shangguan!”

Although they harbored their own thoughts and schemes, they still gave this young master face, rising to greet him and expressing their sorrow and helplessness.

Shangguan Yu kept a cold expression, nodding slightly in acknowledgment as he walked towards the coffin.

Inside were only the old clothes that Shangguan Xuan had worn, along with a broken treasure battle armor.

His physical body and divine form had been destroyed during the battle.

Seeing the tattered battle armor and the broken divine sword, Shangguan Yu could no longer contain his emotions. He broke down in tears.

This display left Xiang Yang, who was following behind, thoroughly impressed. He couldn’t help but send a voice transmission to Jiu Chen: “Old man, you should learn from this. Look at how Brother Wushuang acts—it’s like he’s truly mourning his father. When my own father died, I didn’t cry as genuinely as this!”

“Uh…” Jiu Chen replied with a blank expression, “When the Master of Divine Flame perished, I wanted to cry but couldn’t. In this regard, Jian Wushuang truly surpasses me!”

As Shangguan Yu wept, he gently caressed the broken sword.

In his heart, Jian Wushuang couldn’t help but admire this unorthodox sword cultivator.

Although his Origin Source was weak, and his battle power was only top-tier for the second tier, in that battle, he had exchanged three blows with a top-tier fifth-tier Emperor. His death was not in vain.

After burning through his divine body, sacrificing his physical body, and finally even having his soul collapse, he had perished.

He had been aware of that great battle.

It was the most intense battle between the Ancient Court and the Holy Land.

In the end, both sides suffered significant losses and withdrew.

The only reason Jian Ni didn’t participate was that, otherwise, this person wouldn’t have fallen.

Nighttime.

The memorial service officially began.

Guests from all directions arrived, with Emperors occasionally making appearances.

After all, it was an Emperor who had fallen, a huge loss for the Ancient Court.

Though this Emperor was only a tier 2 Emperor, the entire Ancient Court had only a few dozen Emperors.

“From Dongxue Pavilion, Emperor Yuqing has arrived to pay his respects!”

Shangguan Yu quickly stood up, leading several of his father’s direct disciples to offer incense.

This Emperor Yuqing was a top-tier, tier 3 Emperor, one of the ten great Emperors of the Ancient Court.

His status was high, and his strength formidable, on the same level as Emperor Yue Ying.

Naturally, Shangguan Yu had to treat him with respect.

After paying his respects, Emperor Yuqing turned to Shangguan Yu and said, “If you ever need anything, feel free to come to me. This Sword Pavilion was established by your father, and you must take good care of it!”

“I will follow your teachings!” Shangguan Yu obediently nodded.

Just from his tone, Shangguan Yu could tell that this Emperor was on his father’s side.

He had already made his support clear.

This memorial service was, in fact, a show of allegiance.

Some people scorned such alliances, while others took a stand in support of their friends’ descendants.

“Emperor Yue Ying has arrived!” a voice announced from outside.

A majestic man wearing a moon-patterned robe entered.

Behind him followed a man and a woman.

“Yuqing, you’re here as well!”

Emperor Yue Ying entered with a casual tone, but his aura was imposing.

The two people behind him were Shangguan Yu’s senior disciple brother and the daughter of Emperor Yue Ying, whom Jian Wushuang had met before.

He hadn’t expected to meet her here again, under such circumstances.

Emperor Yuqing glanced at the other man but then turned his cold gaze toward Shangguan Yu’s senior disciple brother and said coldly, “Hmph! Your master just perished, and you’ve already switched allegiances. What a fine way to honor your teacher!”

“Haha, why get so worked up over matters between the younger generation?” Emperor Yue Ying said with a smile. “Besides, I’ve already decided to take him as my son-in-law. In the future, there will be only one Sword Pavilion in the Ancient Court. Isn’t that a good thing?”

“Yue Ying, your day will come too. Don’t get too smug!” Emperor Yuqing retorted coldly.

As the host, Shangguan Yu had no choice but to step in and interrupt their argument.

“Emperor Yue Ying, please offer your incense.” He handed over a stick of incense as he spoke.

According to tradition, as a mere Dao Lord, how could he dare to argue with Emperors?

No matter what was said, he had to endure it.

The Ancient Court was the hope of the human race.

But internally, it was still plagued by various struggles.

The more united they were in external battles, the more chaotic they were within.

After finally quelling the dispute between the two Emperors, the memorial service continued smoothly.

More and more prominent figures arrived.

There were thousands of Dao Lords and over a dozen Emperors in attendance.

The two most powerful individuals were Emperor Yue Ying and Emperor Yuqing, each standing on opposite sides.

On one side was Shangguan Yu’s senior disciple brother, Zhao Qing.