“The White Tiger Saint Clan is too shameless, and their style of doing things is too overbearing. The Flaming Thunder Saint Clan is the same,” Shangshuyu said coldly. She was very displeased with the White Tiger Saint Clan's behavior. When they attacked the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan back then, they didn't even use an excuse; it was a shameless sneak attack, and their behavior was extremely malicious. Of course, the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan was exactly like the White Tiger Saint Clan, the only difference being that their motives were stronger.
The Flaming Thunder Saint Clan felt that the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan posed a threat to them. The diviners of the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan had predicted that a Holy Flame and a King-grade Bloodline would emerge from the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, so they launched a war. It was an unprovoked war of annihilation.
“It doesn't matter, they still wouldn't dare to mess with our Azure Dragon Saint Clan. In that battle back then, they underestimated the strength of the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan and suffered heavy losses themselves. Furthermore, our Azure Dragon Saint Clan has also made some targeted defenses, so they can't do much. However, here in Sky Sword City, if they play the hegemony card and act shamelessly, it would indeed be difficult to contend with,” Grandma Yu said.
“Grandma Yu, do the White Tiger Saint Clan and the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan dare to break the rules set by the Alchemist Guild, Demon Castle, and Saint Martial Gate? They might not care about the Saint Martial Gate, but if the Alchemist Guild and Demon Castle get angry, they can't afford the consequences, can they?” Shangshuyu asked.
“Little Princess, they will have a way to deal with it. For example, after the Sword Intent eruption period of Sky Sword Mountain ends, they won't fight within the city, but will blockade outside the city. No one can leave; whoever tries to leave will be killed. Who can take away this Spirit Intent Grass? After the announcement period of the major powers ends, they will strike ruthlessly, and that won't be considered offending the Demon Castle and the Alchemist Guild. As for the Sky Sword City Lord's Mansion… Sky Sword City belongs to the Saint Martial Gate, and the White Tiger Saint Clan and Flaming Thunder Saint Clan are not afraid of the Saint Martial Gate at all, so the Sky Sword City Lord's Mansion is useless,” Grandma Yu said.
Shangshuyu's expression changed. “Then, according to that, aren't the members of our Azure Dragon Saint Clan also in danger?”
“That won't happen. Our Azure Dragon Saint Clan has arrangements, and they won't tear apart their relationship with our Azure Dragon Saint Clan. After all, based on a comparison of strength, none of their clans are a match for our Azure Dragon Saint Clan,” Grandma Yu shook her head. After something happened to the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, the Azure Dragon Saint Clan had made some arrangements.
“Then I'm relieved. At that time, Grandma just needs to take Qin Chu and me and run away,” Shangshuyu said.
Grandma Yu smiled. Shangshuyu was the one she doted on the most, and she unconditionally supported whatever Shangshuyu wanted to do.
The next few days were quiet; of course, quiet was relative. Several life-and-death arenas in Sky Sword City were not idle, with Cultivators often clashing and fighting to the death on the life-and-death arena.
The most overbearing were the people from Blade God Valley. They were Blade Cultivators and were hostile towards Sword Cultivators. When they encountered a high-profile Sword Cultivator, they would initiate a life-and-death battle. As Sword Cultivators, they all had some spirit and generally wouldn't shy away from battle, so there were many casualties.
Lei Lie of the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan also made a move once, killing a relatively outstanding fourth-stage Spirit Yuan Realm Cultivator.
As the Sword Intent eruption period of Sky Sword Mountain drew closer, the Sword Intent released by Sky Sword Mountain had become unstable. Sword Cultivators had already retreated, as unstable Sword Intent made cultivation impossible, and the Sword Intent eruption period was even more perilous.
On this day, Qin Chu finished Cultivating and planned to go see Shangshuyu, but as soon as he left the Alchemist Guild, he was stopped by a man. “I heard that Alchemist Qin’s swordsmanship is extraordinary. I would like to seek some guidance.”
Looking at the man in black robes, Qin Chu didn't speak. Seeking guidance at this time was very unreasonable; he was clearly looking for trouble.
“As a Swordsman, one should have a fearless heart and courage. You're not scared, are you?” The black-robed man looked at Qin Chu and said.
“Stop with the nonsense and get straight to the point!” Qin Chu was too lazy to say anything else. The other party immediately provoked him; this was not seeking guidance at all.
“Life-and-death arena battle!” The black-robed man stated his true intention. Of course, in Sky Sword City currently, one could only fight on the life-and-death arena.
Qin Chu made a gesture to invite him. If the other party wanted to kill him, he wouldn't be polite. Killing one first and giving the other party a warning was also very necessary.
Qin Chu followed the black-robed man for a distance and arrived in front of a life-and-death arena within Sky Sword City.
On the life-and-death arena, there were still un-dried bloodstains. The main reason was that there were too many battles, and those with private grievances used the life-and-death arena of Sky Sword City to resolve them.
Those with similar strength generally wouldn't avoid battle, mainly because it was hard to avoid. If the other party kept cursing and provoking you, how could you avoid battle? Unless you left Sky Sword City, but the Sword Intent eruption period of Sky Sword Mountain was approaching, and no one was willing to leave.
The black-robed man cupped his fists at the arena's caretaker, then stepped onto the arena. “Qin Chu, come up and die!”
Qin Chu stood with his arms crossed, looking at the black-robed man. “First, tell me, which power do you belong to, and why are you targeting me?”
“Then I'll let you die knowing. Flaming Thunder Saint Clan, Lei Jun!” Lei Jun, in black robes, revealed his identity.
“I am a Five-Star Alchemist. Your Flaming Thunder Saint Clan is targeting a Five-Star Alchemist. Is this to make sure the Cultivators of the world have no top-grade Medicinal Pills to use?” Qin Chu looked at Lei Jun and said.
After hearing Qin Chu's words, the surrounding Cultivators became displeased. Qin Chu was a Five-Star Alchemist; if he were killed by Lei Jun, they would have no Five-Star Medicinal Pills to use.
“Get the hell down!”
“If your Flaming Thunder Saint Clan does this, you will become the enemy of the world!”
As soon as Qin Chu finished speaking, Lei Jun was verbally abused by the onlookers until he was completely humiliated. It could be said that his actions had aroused public indignation.
“Qin Chu, you're gutless! Are you even a man?” Lei Jun's face changed. He knew he had underestimated Qin Chu. Qin Chu's simple words had put him in an awkward position.
“Trash! If you want to challenge Alchemist Qin, then take my challenge first.” A white-robed man appeared. Qin Chu didn't know this person; he should be someone who was displeased with Lei Jun. However, Qin Chu couldn't let others stand up for him. The Cultivators of Sky Sword City rejected the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan, and his goal was achieved.
“Thank you, but I still have to accept this battle. I just want everyone to know the true face of the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan; they completely disregard the interests of the world,” Qin Chu shook his head at the white-robed man.
“Young man, watch your words!” A brocade-robed man spoke up.
Qin Chu realized that this brocade-robed man was also from the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan, because his robe had a lightning totem. Knowing that he was from the Flaming Thunder Saint Clan, would Qin Chu tolerate him? Of course, he wouldn't!
“What kind of thing are you, telling me to watch my words? You're all shameless, do I still need to watch my words?” Qin Chu directly started cursing. Anyway, one couldn't fight freely within Sky Sword City, so what if the opponent's cultivation was high? They still couldn't lay a hand on him.
“You want to die?” The brocade-robed man glared at Qin Chu.
“Don't give me that big talk. Does your Flaming Thunder Saint Clan have any shame? When have you ever had any shame? Was it when you attacked the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, or is it now?” Qin Chu pointed at the brocade-robed man, cursed him fiercely, and then also stepped onto the arena. Today, he wasn't just going to curse people; he was going to kill people.