The Quest for Immortality

The Four Sects and Eight Gates, as well as the higher-ups of other sects in Qianxue, and countless spectators, all turned their eyes to this match.

Within the match, the atmosphere from top to bottom in the Taixu Gate and Daluo Sect was even more tense.

For Taixu Gate, the position among the Four Great Sects was now basically out of reach.

But the position at the top of the Eight Great Gates must be maintained.

This is tangible and visible interest.

To fight a match and win it might mean decades, or even centuries, of glory at the top of the Eight Gates.

If they lose this match, they might lose it all.

No matter how much they regret it later, it would be of no use.

Regarding the sect’s interests, Mo Hua dared not be careless at such a critical juncture.

No one knew that his ambitions were actually even greater.

But no matter how big the ambition, it must be realized step by step.

They must find a way to win this sword discussion.

Know yourself and know your enemy.

Mo Hua called Linghu Xiao to inquire about some information regarding the Daluo Sect.

He had heard that Linghu Xiao, as a Sword Dao genius, seemed to have some connection with the Daluo Sect, was familiar with the situation of the Daluo Sect, and knew quite a bit of inside information.

Since Mo Hua was asking, Linghu Xiao naturally responded frankly and comprehensively.

”Daluo Sect is one of the top Sword Dao sects in Qianxue.”

”A long time ago, it was called ’Daluo Sword Sect’ and was one of the Four Great Sects, with Sword Dao prowess that even surpassed the Heavenly Sword Sect.”

”Although it has declined a bit now, its strength remains strong, constantly hovering between the first and second position among the Eight Gates.”

”It has always been one step away from the Four Great Sects but has never managed to cross that step.”

”In the current generation of Daluo Sect, there are two strongest disciples, both stemming from the renowned Ye family, and they are cousins.”

”One is called Ye Qingfeng, the Big Senior Brother of the Daluo Sect. He practices the Daluo Unification Sword Skill, is steady and deep, and is rarely seen in combat.”

”But it is said that his strength is actually very strong, comparable to geniuses like Xiao Wuchen.”

”Of course, this is what others say, and whether it’s true or not, I don’t know. But at least, this Ye Qingfeng should not be underestimated.”

”Besides him, there is another named Ye Zhiyuan.”

”Ye Zhiyuan is more famous.”

”He is arrogant and regards others as beneath him, but his Sword Dao talent is extremely high.”

”He practices the most superior sword technique of the Daluo Sect, the Daluo Flying Sword Skill.”

”These two prodigies, each leading a team, have been fighting up until now. As the current ground-level sword discussion is about to end, these two have seldom been defeated...”

...

Linghu Xiao narrated fluently, speaking so much only in front of Mo Hua.

After listening, Mo Hua sighed slightly.

The Qian Learning State Boundary, this is the downside.

Truly, geniuses are as common as dogs, and prodigies are everywhere.

Talking about any sect, they all have significant backgrounds, with a great many prodigies.

”Who are we competing against tomorrow?” Mo Hua asked.

Linghu Xiao replied solemnly, ”Ye Zhiyuan...”

Noticing Linghu Xiao’s unusual expression, Mo Hua inquired, ”Do you know this Ye Zhiyuan?”

Linghu Xiao remained silent for a moment and nodded.

”Is he very strong?”

”Very strong,” Linghu Xiao nodded, ”I once stood side by side with him as one of the two great Sword Dao prodigies of the Eight Gates. Also, I...”

Linghu Xiao seemed a bit hesitant, unwilling to mention it, but faced with Mo Hua’s sincerity, Linghu Xia could not hold back and honestly sighed:

”I lost to him in a sword fight...”

Mo Hua nodded and noticed that Xiaoxiao’s face didn’t look so good, evidently still holding a grudge about this matter, so he did not further question when, where, or why Linghu Xiao competed in swordsmanship with Ye Zhiyuan and lost.

As a Sword Dao genius losing to another arrogant genius who disregards others.

It must have been a bitter experience, possibly accompanied by ridicule.

Especially for someone like Xiaoxiao, who tends to keep things inside.

”Are you confident in facing him at the sword discussion tomorrow?” Mo Hua asked.

Linghu Xiao knew what Mo Hua meant and, after thinking for a while, said:

”Junior Brother, you were right before, since I am so devoted to the Sword Dao, I shouldn’t be afraid to lose.”

”No matter how strong the Sword Cultivator, I dare to fight him, regardless of victory or defeat.”

”But...”

Linghu Xiao continued with a careful look, slowly saying:

”This isn’t just about me...”

”This sword discussion is of great significance; there cannot be any misstep. My personal win or loss doesn’t matter, and the reputation of being a Sword Dao genius is unimportant. Everything I do is for the sect to win...”

Mo Hua nodded, feeling somewhat moved.

When he first met Linghu Xiao at the Refining Demon Mountain, Linghu Xiao was hunting demons alone; he was a talented but solitary young man who wasn’t very good at making friends.

And now, he truly shares in the sect’s honor and disgrace.

A good kid indeed...

Mo Hua felt very gratified.

”Don’t worry, leave the sword discussion to me, I’ll handle it,” Mo Hua said, then asked Linghu Xiao again, ”What is this Ye Zhiyuan good at?”

”Sword Control,” Linghu Xiao said.

Mo Hua was taken aback, ”Sword Control?”

Linghu Xiao nodded and went on to explain, ”The Daluo Flying Sword Skill is a profound flying sword type sword technique, and this Ye Zhiyuan has exceptionally high talent in the art of sword control...”

”He is also one of the rare geniuses who can cultivate ’Sword Control’ to maturity while still at the Foundation Establishment Realm.”

”His Flying Sword, once used, is extremely fast and incredibly powerful.”

”Previously, I lost to him with this very sword control move...”

Looking back now, Linghu Xiao still seemed a bit unwilling to accept it.

Mo Hua’s expression turned somewhat peculiar.