Yuan Qi nodded, “They’re all dead! Qin Chu has a powerful force behind him, and I suspect the complete annihilation of the Saber God Valley, White Tiger Sacred Clan, and Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan forces is related to them. Of course, this cannot be said carelessly.”
“How strong?” Chu Shan asked, looking at Yuan Qi.
“I can’t see through the depth of the leader. If he targeted me, I wouldn’t last long!” Yuan Qi said.
Hearing Yuan Qi’s words, Chu Shan was stunned again. He knew Yuan Qi’s strength, and for Yuan Qi to say he wouldn’t last long, that was terrifying.
“What is the background of this young fellow Qin Chu?” Chu Shan was a bit puzzled.
Yuan Qi also rubbed his forehead, “I don’t know. In short, this kid is very good at hiding his true strength.”
At this time, Sky Sword City was bustling, because a major battle had occurred right after the martial arts prohibition period ended, and it involved the currently popular Qin Chu. The most important thing was that Qin Chu displayed a Level 5 Sword Intent. To possess a Level 5 Sword Intent before the age of twenty was simply too terrifying.
During the battle, Qin Chu directly unleashed his full power, wanting to end the fight quickly and also to create a deterrent. Furthermore, he knew that as he entered Sky Sword Mountain to Cultivate Sword Intent, some things could not be kept hidden.
Lin Han Yue stood in his mansion, his gaze somewhat vacant. He had seen Qin Chu many times and thought of him as just a boy next door. But he never expected Qin Chu to not only be powerful but also have powerful backing. There weren’t many forces in the world that could disregard the Gu Family, but Lin Han Yue couldn’t think of which one it could be.
“Father! Can Qin Chu and I still be friends?” Lin Qing came to Lin Han Yue’s side.
Lin Han Yue turned and patted his son’s shoulder, helping him adjust his clothes. “Since you were young, your father and mother have taught you not to rely on your parents, not to rely on your background, but to be a person of both virtue and ability, to stand on your own in the world. You have done very well in these aspects. You can think of it this way: Isn’t Qin Chu the same as you? Perhaps his background is noble, perhaps he has a great origin, but he still rigorously demands of himself, walking a path where he doesn’t rely on others. So, you are still friends.”
“Yes, son doesn’t want to lose him as a friend,” Lin Qing said.
“You won’t, work hard, be the best version of yourself!” Lin Han Yue said to Lin Qing.
Qin Chu entered Sky Sword Mountain, passed the Level 3 Inscription Area and the Level 4 Inscription Area, and directly entered the Level 5 Inscription Area.
Upon reaching the Level 5 Sword Intent impact zone, Qin Chu released his Sword Intent to its maximum. When he reached an area with significant pressure, he began to sit cross-legged.
After meditating, Qin Chu discovered a problem: the Sword Intent Grass within his body and the overwhelming Sword Intent in the outside world formed a resonance, both displaying the essence of Sword Intent.
With this discovery, Qin Chu began to comprehend and temper his Sword Intent.
There are multiple ways to use Spirit Intent Grass, with two direct methods. One is to refine it into Spirit Intent Pills, using the Concept released by the pills to strengthen one’s Sword Intent, Saber Intent, and so on. The other is to observe and Cultivate by sensing the aura released by the Spirit Intent Grass. Qin Chu is currently following the second path.
Looking at Qin Chu’s back, many Sword Cultivators were utterly convinced. The Cultivators who could enter the Level 4 and Level 5 Sword Intent areas were all quite old. When they were Qin Chu’s age, they probably couldn’t even enter Sky Sword Mountain.
Sky Sword City at night, the bustling district was still very lively, while the residential areas where some inns were located were relatively quieter, with an occasional bird call.
Qin Long Xuan sat in the courtyard of the inn, drinking tea. He knew that today’s actions were somewhat impulsive, with a risk of exposure, but he had no other choice. No one could bully Qin Chu based on Family background or numbers.
At this moment, a figure landed in the courtyard where Qin Long Xuan was staying.
Qin Long Xuan gestured to the person to sit opposite him at the tea table. He knew someone would come, so he had deliberately waited. At this time, he was not wearing a bamboo hat.
The person sat opposite Qin Long Xuan. He removed his hood; it was Elder Lu.
“Brother Long Xuan, how have you been these past years?” Elder Lu asked, looking at Qin Long Xuan.
“I was injured in the past, my body was damaged by Blazing Thunder energy, and I could only live a life that was neither human nor ghost. I only recently recovered!” Qin Long Xuan poured a cup of tea for Elder Lu.
Elder Lu understood some things. He knew why Qin Chu went to Devil Castle to seek Flesh Ganoderma—it was to heal Qin Long Xuan.
“Brother Long Xuan, we have a life-and-death friendship. It’s true that I am a member of Devil Castle, but I also have flesh and blood, and my own private identity. There’s nothing I can’t help you with!” Elder Lu’s emotions were a bit agitated.
Qin Long Xuan smiled, “In the past, I was just barely surviving. Besides revenge, there was nothing else in my life. But now it’s different, because soon, my Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan will make a powerful return.”
“The Young Clan Chief and Young Madam have appeared?” Elder Lu asked, looking at Qin Long Xuan.
“No! I don’t know where they are. They haven’t appeared, but the Young Lord has appeared, their son has appeared,” Qin Long Xuan said.
“It wouldn’t be Qin Chu, would it?” Elder Lu looked at Qin Long Xuan in surprise.
“Why wouldn’t it be? Qin Chu is the Young Lord of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. He was lost for over a decade and was recently found by the Family. Being lost for over ten years didn’t affect his growth; instead, it helped him develop a resolute character.” When Qin Chu was mentioned, Qin Long Xuan’s eyes were filled with satisfaction. His wife and child had died in battle, and Qin Chu was almost like his own grandson.
“No wonder he didn’t join Devil Castle and the Alchemist Guild. Now I understand,” Elder Lu said.
“He has his own thoughts and principles; this is not the will of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan,” Qin Long Xuan explained.
Elder Lu smiled, “I greatly admire this young fellow, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get him to join Devil Castle. He also went to Sky Sword Mountain, possesses a Sword Spirit Realm, and a Level 5 Sword Intent. His future is limitless, and the return of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan is only a matter of time.”
“Regarding the matters of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, I ask for your confidentiality, Brother Lu. Next, the White Tiger Sacred Clan and Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan must pay the price.” When mentioning the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan and White Tiger Sacred Clan, Qin Long Xuan’s face was filled with killing intent.
“Brother Long Xuan, you still need to endure for a bit. The White Tiger Sacred Clan and Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan have developed well over the past twenty years. Shang Tian Hua has awakened the White Tiger Soul, and his son, Shang Tang, is also a formidable person. It is said that once he reaches the Level 6 King Realm, he can be invincible among those of the same rank,” Elder Lu said.
“Invincible among those of the same rank… This is because our Young Clan Chief and Young Madam are not here. If they were, who would dare to say such a thing?” Qin Long Xuan’s face showed anger.
“You have endured for many years, and your information is not very well-informed. I will go back and help you investigate to see if there is any news of them,” Elder Lu said.