Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 63: Chapter 57 Qing State in Uproar

Purple River Sword Sect.

Various pavilions are nestled among the mountains, accentuating the landscape with a breathtaking sharpness that ordinary craftsmen could not achieve; only martial artists with cultivated skills could assist in their construction.

Sword Sect disciples stroll among them, each one brimming with pride.

The Purple River Sword Sect is a renowned first-class sect in Qing State, with its leader, Purple River Sword Venerate, being a Primordial Core Realm expert. Earlier this year, his 120th birthday attracted a huge crowd, bringing considerable attention to the Purple River Sword Sect.

Its influence rose even further.

But today, the Purple River Sword Sect has an unexpected visitor.

Above the horizon.

A figure clad in a Taoist robe descended like a shooting star, stopping above the Purple River Sword Sect. At first, no one noticed, but as his faint voice echoed across the sky, all the disciples of the Purple River Sword Sect showed an expression of shock. ”Purple River, come out and face me, old Taoist.”

Taoist Longshan stood with arms folded, overlooking the entire Purple River Sword Sect, while an astonishing sense of oppression continued to build.

All the disciples of Purple River Sword Sect looked up in awe: ”Walking on air, a Celestial Human Realm expert!”

At this moment.

A figure clad in a purple robe also shot out from deep within the Purple River Sword Sect, soaring upward.

However, this purple-robed figure clearly ascended with difficulty and could not match Taoist Longshan, eventually remaining below him and unable to break through the oppressive feeling.

Though a Primordial Core Realm expert can briefly levitate using Gang Qi, the qualitative difference with the Celestial Human Realm remains substantial.

Around Purple River Sword Venerate, Sword Qi floated constantly, filled with both shock and anger.

Taoist Longshan’s actions clearly showed disregard for him.

But he had to suppress his inner fury and muster a smile: ”It turns out to be Brother Longshan, long time no see. I didn’t expect Brother Longshan to have already reached the Celestial Human Realm; enviable indeed!”

These words were true; who in the Primordial Core Realm doesn’t wish to break through to Celestial Being? Rumors in Qing State said Taoist Longshan was in secluded meditation to break through to the Celestial Human Realm, but he didn’t take it seriously, only those in the Primordial Core Realm know how difficult it is to breakthrough to Celestial Being.

But now.

Seeing Taoist Longshan walking in the air, Purple River Sword Venerate suddenly felt uneasy.

Taoist Longshan looked down at Purple River Sword Venerate with indifferent eyes, ignoring his compliments, and simply said: ”Speak, why plot against my True Martial Sect?”

Purple River Sword Venerate’s expression changed dramatically: ”What do you mean by this, Brother Longshan?”

The ominous feeling in his heart grew stronger, and his eyes flickered slightly.

Taoist Longshan had no interest in idle talk with him.

His Taoist robe fluttered as the power of heaven and earth converged to oppress Purple River Sword Venerate, who shouted angrily: ”Longshan, do you think that after ascending to Celestial Being, no one can subdue you? Today, you baselessly bully my Purple River Sword Sect, such demon-like actions will surely be unacceptable to Qing State!”

He appeared aggressive yet timid, but Taoist Longshan merely laughed coldly. ”Stubborn and ignorant.”

He casually waved his hand, and a giant hand seal already came crashing down with incredible force. ”Do you really think I, Purple River Sword Venerate, am someone to be trifled with? Even if you’ve entered Celestial Being, don’t think you can act this outrageously!”

Purple River Sword Venerate yelled in anger, the Sword Qi around him coalescing into a sharp aura, slashing towards Taoist Longshan.

In an instant.

The area where the two hovered was filled with powerful ripples spreading outwards.

The two figures continually rose higher.

Under the tense gaze of everyone, a great battle was about to erupt.

No, maybe it wouldn’t be a battle, but rather a one-sided beating.

Purple River Sword Venerate had barely finished his sentence.

He suddenly plummeted from the heights.

In just a few breaths.

The outcome was decided.

The Great Hand Seal forcibly knocked the exalted Primordial Core Realm master, Purple River Sword Venerate, down to the dust. At this moment, his bones were shattered, lying on the ground coughing blood, even his sword was broken.

The surrounding disciples looked on in shock and confusion at the scene before them, unable to approach the once mighty Purple River Sword Sect’s strongest master who now seemed so unreal in his defeat.

Their eyes towards Taoist Longshan were filled with awe and fear.

At this moment, they truly understood the difference between the Celestial Human Realm and the Primordial Core Realm.

Purple River Sword Venerate struggled to lift his broken sword, eyes full of bitterness; originally, he thought if he exerted all his strength, he might have a chance to resist, but unexpectedly he was defeated so miserably.

He waved his hand, stopping those disciples trying to rush over, and looked across.

Taoist Longshan, arms folded, stepped through the air, slowly descending.

Taoist Longshan watched the miserable state of Purple River Sword Venerate without a trace of pity, calmly staring at him: ”Name those involved, and you alone will die.” ”If you don’t speak, the entire sect will perish.”

Though the words were tranquil, everyone was utterly horrified, Taoist Longshan had proven with his strength that he was qualified to say this.

Purple River Sword Venerate coughed blood continuously, endless regret surging in his heart, if only he hadn’t gotten involved to ride the coattails of a big ship, he lamented with a bitter smile: ”The world says Brother Longshan is unparalleled in talent, in the past I always thought it was an exaggeration, that I could rival you, only today I realized how foolish I was.” ”I only hope Brother Longshan honors the promise.”

Purple River Sword Venerate looked around the Sword Sect and its numerous disciples, solemnly declaring: ”Today’s matter is entirely my own doing, after my death, let the Purple River Sword Sect disband, each of you find your own path, cultivate well, and have no delusions!”

The disciples of the Purple River Sword Sect all looked on with sorrow.

After speaking.

Purple River Sword Venerate swept over his broken sword, and used it to cut his own throat.

He had just celebrated his 120th birthday, and his life came to an end at 120.

Taoist Longshan merely watched silently, without any reluctance. He could pity the weak, but would never sympathize with those who plot against the True Martial Sect. If it weren’t for his young disciple Ning Qi, he might’ve heard the devastating news he never wished to hear upon leaving seclusion.

Looking at the Purple River Sword Sect engulfed in sorrow, Taoist Longshan left with a simple ’Take care of yourselves’ before stepping away.

These people didn’t matter; without Purple River Sword Venerate, they couldn’t even protect their foundation.

Before Purple River Sword Venerate took his own life, he had already revealed everything Taoist Longshan wanted to know. ”Qing State Wang Family’s main branch, Wang Qingfeng, huh? I’ll deal with them one by one.”

Taoist Longshan’s eyes slightly narrowed; the Wang Family of Qing State is a top-tier family, with even a Celestial Human Realm Ancestor presiding, but he was fearless, knowing the Ancestor was nearing the end of his life and still in the First Realm of Celestial Being, if need be, they’d tear each other apart!

However.

Though the incident originated with the Wang Family, the Ancestor might be unaware.

Taoist Longshan planned to settle accounts one by one.

Taoist Longshan departed.

The next day.

The news of Purple River Sword Venerate being suppressed and executed by Taoist Longshan spread, causing a sensation in Qing State.

The world now knew, Taoist Longshan had broken through his meditation and reached the Celestial Human Realm, becoming a truly unparalleled expert across the Great Yan, now a storm was brewing, and everyone knew Taoist Longshan intended to settle everything that had happened before.