Chapter 5 Decision

What kind of waves can a declining Yunlai Sword Sect create

Qin Tianji had not finished speaking when Jiang Caiyin, already somewhat angry, said: "My parents perished a long time ago in a beastly turmoil. If it were not for Elder Qi of the Yunlai Sword Sect bringing me to the Yunlai Sword Sect, I fear I would have died long ago. From the day I became aware, I have considered myself a member of the Yunlai Sword Sect. Even if every single person from the Yunlai Sword Sect were to leave completely, I would absolutely not depart. I believe many of my junior and senior brothers and sisters share the same sentiment as I do."

... ...

... ...

If his destruction of jade and stone were directed at himself, Zhou Zhong would naturally not care, but...

Qin Tianji deeply understood

Qin Tianji muttered to himself

Once he shows any sign of abnormality, there is an eighty to ninety percent chance that this middle-aged man will eliminate him on the spot to prevent future troubles

Qin Yuyan sat there, and in that moment, he seemed to have lost the entire world, his expression one of desolation and melancholy

They left directly with Su Yuhan and Qingxi, and in the blink of an eye, they had already vanished from the sight of the crowd

Elder Qi

Whether it is the revival agent or the BSM nutrient solution, I do not have either. What I desire is a healing plan composed of medicinal materials that can be collected within three days

Qin Tianji's gaze fell upon the bookshelf in the study

Senior Sister, I apologize... We shall take our leave now. The several disciples slightly bowed and walked out.

Noticing that Qin Tianji seemed to be fleeing, a faint smirk appeared at the corner of Qingxi's mouth: "You, the young sect master, are truly diligent in your duties. Thanks to you, otherwise, if we were to obtain the Yunxiao Sword, we might have encountered some trouble."

She has a certain admiration for Qin Yuyan, as the Yunlai Sword Sect has lost its backbone and relies solely on her to hold everything together, which is indeed not easy. However, Qin Yuyan is truly overestimating herself; to call her ignorant and unaware of her own limitations does not even begin to describe her.

Is it not better to eliminate the root of the problem first

Yes

Zhou Chong's strength has finally been witnessed by Qin Yuyan

Qingxi remarked, seemingly feeling that staying at the Yunlai Sword Sect was also a waste of time, and then turned around and said: "Let us go."

Database

The young master of the sect, there are still sixteen inner disciples and forty-eight outer disciples in the sect, along with one hundred and nine servants, maids, and miscellaneous workers... However... Among the inner disciples, it seems that Senior Brother Luo Kai and Senior Brother Fang Li have also indicated that they will leave at dawn tomorrow...

The probability of two-thirds ... ... I indeed made a wrong choice

Spending an evening and *books* to copy materials... just for an `unrelated' sect, and temporarily tying oneself to the warship of this sect, is undoubtedly a wrong choice, but...

Target individual: Qi Lingyun, Level 5 severe injury, healing probability 99.81%, required treatment items: 12 tubes of revival agent, 3 tubes of BSM nutrient solution, A-31 type healing liquid

Sister Qin ... ...

Has the analysis of Qi Lingyun's physical condition been completed?

"Yes, beautiful face."

Arrogant? You will see! Now, you, you, and you..." She extended her left hand, pointing directly outside the door: "All of you get out! Never set foot in our Yunlai Sword Sect again!

Let her be quiet for a while

Master

However... if I make a mistake, so be it. I am only nineteen years old, considered a young person. It is quite normal to be impulsive occasionally, isn't it? Or perhaps...

Caiyin, quickly take Tiangji to apply some medicine

"Young Master, what are you saying?"

Seeing Zhou depart, Qi Lingyun, already severely injured, hurriedly issued a command, seemingly unable to hold on any longer. He spat out another mouthful of blood, his body swayed, and he had already fallen into a state of unconsciousness

I will prove to what extent I, as the young master, will fulfill my duties

Lofty and aloof

If it were an ordinary person, even a mid-level swordsman, under the pressure of such a life-and-death crisis, they would likely react instinctively

Seeing that Qingxi had already taken out the Yunxiao Sword, the young woman in white smiled slightly, withdrew the sword she had pressed against Qin Tianji's throat, and accepted the Yunxiao Sword.

The young girl in white seemed to have noticed the middle-aged man's unusual behavior and quietly inquired.

Tianji, are you alright

An enemy who cannot hide their anger and hatred is not to be feared; what is truly frightening is the one who, in the face of various humiliations, can still endure and remain silent.

As he spoke by the banks of the Qingxi River, he had already arrived beside the young woman in white. In his hand was the treasured artifact of the Yunlai Sword Sect, the Yunxiao Sword, a spiritual sword that had finally been forged from the collective efforts and aspirations of five generations of the Yunlai Sword Sect.

Draw the sword, unsheathe it in an instant

The crisis averted, Qin Tianji swiftly retreated.

The Yunlai Sword Sect has lost its last spiritual pillar

Having spoken, he cast a barely noticeable glance at the silent Qin Tianji and suddenly waved his hand: "Let’s go"

Qin Tianji shook his head

Qin Tianji glanced at Qingxi

"Ding! Remaining at the Yunlai Sword Sect, the probability of encountering danger will increase by 271%. Among them, the target individual, Zhou Chong, has a 67.26% chance of dispatching assassins to eliminate the threat completely. It is advised to leave the Yunlai Sword Sect to mitigate the threat posed by Zhou Chong."

To reverse the dire situation of the Yunlai Sword Sect, Qi Lingyun absolutely must not come to any harm. If Qi Lingyun truly dies in three days, the Yunlai Sword Sect will be completely ruined. Therefore...

Especially this enemy

Silence enveloped this courtyard, leaving no place to hide

Life and death are at one's command

The most outstanding disciple of the Xuanling Sect in a century

After weighing the threat posed by Qi Lingyun, who was willing to go to any lengths for a final strike, Zhou Zhong finally slightly restrained the suffocating pressure emanating from him: "Very well, Qi Lingyun, for your sake, I will not hold these juniors accountable"

Among the few dozen disciples remaining in the Yunlai Sword Sect, Jiang Caiyin is one of the few inner disciples who has cultivated to the level of a Fourth Rank Swordsman

Clang!

If he truly takes action against Qin Yuyan, this seasoned eighth-level swordsman would likely fight to the death, even if it means mutual destruction, determined to take someone down with him.

I, as the young master, am very diligent

It is nothing, perhaps I misperceived.

Today, Qi Lingyun, whose old wounds have yet to heal, has lost the Yunxiao Sword. In deep anguish, he confronts Zhou Chong's imposing presence head-on, spitting blood.

Good

"There is no failure." Qin Yuyan was not angered by their mockery and ridicule; at that moment, she seemed to be oblivious to everything happening around her. All that resided within her was a determination to crush everything in her path, with no turning back.

Very diligent

"Immortal and unyielding!" A trace of coldness appeared in Su Yuhan's enchanting eyes: "Arrogant! Do you really think that by withstanding a single strike from me, you can provoke our entire Xuanling Sect?"

In the past, the Yunlai Sword Sect would occasionally be filled with the sound of coughing, but now it truly resembles a ghostly domain, devoid of any sound. The hollow courtyard, shrouded in darkness, resembles a beast quietly lying in wait, rendering the entire mountainous area even more eerie.

After observing for several seconds and seeing that Qin Tianji showed no reaction whatsoever, the middle-aged man finally withdrew his gaze with a sense of confusion.

Qin Tianji glanced at Qin Yuyan, who was lost in thought, sitting on the steps at the entrance of the courtyard, and nodded slightly: "That is fine."

No death, no rest

Behind him stood a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old

This is the Cloud Sky Sword, indeed not an ordinary item. Moments later, Qingxi's voice came from inside the room

Elder Zhou, what is the matter?

The middle-aged man behind Qingxi glanced at Qin Tianji, his eyes slightly narrowing as if they were swords. In an instant, Qin Tianji, whose spiritual perception was extremely sharp, felt the hair all over his body stand on end, as a wave of deathly aura surged violently from the depths of his heart

In Qin Tianji's mind, he recalled today, the gaze of the girl in white, Su Yuhan, as she pressed her sword against him...

After Jiang Caiyin left the room, only Qin Tianji remained in the study. In this pitch-black night, the entire room was eerily quiet.

Feeling the overwhelming killing intent and determination emanating from Zhou Zhong, as if he could annihilate all the powerful figures of the Yunlai Sword Sect, Qin Tianji, who had been enduring silently, was struck with a violent shock. The mental core formed by a ninth-tier mental energy user began to boil furiously under the stimulation of this terrifying killing intent

That is ... ...

Hmm?

Their intentions have become quite clear

will not survive for more than three to five days

Danger level, merely three...

Upon seeing that Qin Tianji was finally safe, Qin Yuyan's voice suddenly rang out

Insufficient data, please supplement the database

Zhou Zhonghu's protection of the law, could it be that even the words of anger from a junior cannot be tolerated

I

Xuanling Sect

Young Master

It is the Yunlai Sword Sect

The darkness arrives quietly and silently

A middle-aged man named Zhou Chong shook his head

Federal Law

In Qin Tianji's calm mind, the figures of the ninth-level swordsman Zhou Chong, the eighth-level swordsman Su Yuhan, and the sixth-level swordsman Qingxi flashed by...

Three years ago, this was still a second-rate sect bustling with lights and activity; at this moment, it has become desolate and eerily silent

Hmm? Seeking death!

His words were directed at Zhou Chong, yet his gaze fell upon the woman in white, Su Yuhan

But ... ...

According to federal law, the primary task of anyone in a dangerous and unknown area is to ensure their own safety.

Did I do something wrong

Looking at the aged and frail Qi Lingyun before him, Zhou Chong's footsteps paused slightly

Even the charming corners of the mouth of the girl in white, Su Yuhan, curved into a mocking arc

Su Yuhan

How many people are still left in the sect

Among the numerous buildings, the places that emit light are few and far between

Qin Tianji spoke, his face seemingly bearing a hint of self-mockery

... ...

She cast a cold glance at the two young girls, her tone growing increasingly harsh: "I do not care for whom you have taken this Cloud Sky Sword for training, but regardless of who it is, I will personally take the sword back from their hands, restoring it to our Yunlai Sword Sect"

In the study of the courtyard, Qin Tianji looked at Qin Yuyan, who was sitting on the steps at the entrance of the courtyard, lost in thought, feeling a silent turmoil within.

Qin Yuyan's figure flashed and appeared beside Qin Tianji.

Qin Tianji looked up at the crescent blue moon in the sky, radiating a brilliant azure light

"Pfft!" The girl in the yellow dress, Qingxi, couldn't help but laugh, her expression as if she had just heard the greatest joke in the world, laughing so hard that she nearly fell over: "Hahaha, you crack me up! Who do you think you are, daring to take our Xuanling Sect's belongings? Oh, you wouldn't be planning to wait a hundred years before attempting to seize them, would you?"

The young girl in white, Su Yuhan, stopped at the door with a frown, her tone somewhat cold: "What, do you really think that with just the old, weak, women, and children of the Yunlai Sword Sect, you can keep us here? You must think too highly of the current Yunlai Sword Sect."

Two years, as you wish! I will leave the Yunxiao Sword in your Xuanying Sect for two years, and you shall take care to safeguard it for me during this time! If, after two years, the Yunxiao Sword suffers even the slightest damage...

Qin Yuyan took a deep breath of cold air, calming the anger that had been suppressed in her chest.

It is getting late; you should rest first. Tomorrow... I fear there will be many things to attend to.

I will go accompany Senior Sister Lin, as I am afraid she might do something impulsive

The night silently enveloped the entire Yunlai Sword Sect

His target is clearly Su Yuhan

The middle-aged man Zhou Chong stepped forward with a cold expression. In an instant, an imposing aura, as formidable as a mountain, surged forth, and the terrifying intent to kill transformed into a raging tide, enveloping everyone present at that very moment.

Five individuals, each carrying luggage on their backs

I, Su Yuhan, am the new master of this Cloud Sky Sword, and I am now an eighth-level swordsman. With the assistance of this sword spirit, I will undoubtedly make significant progress in my cultivation within half a year and become a ninth-level swordsman. Within two years, I hope to challenge the realm of great swordsmen. As for the sword..." The young girl raised the Cloud Sky Sword in her hand, glanced at Qin Yuyan, and then at Qin Tianji: "Don't say I haven't given you a chance. In these two years, if your Yunlai Sword Sect can defeat me and take the Cloud Sky Sword openly, I will not utter a single word of refusal, and I will even apologize for my actions and words today. However, if you fail..." The young girl raised the Cloud Sky Sword in her hand, glanced at Qin Yuyan, and then at Qin Tianji: "Don't say I haven't given you a chance. In these two years, if your Yunlai Sword Sect can defeat me and take the Cloud Sky Sword openly, I will not utter a single word of refusal, and I will even apologize for my actions and words today. However, if you fail..."

Indeed, due diligence...

He could not move, and the coldness in his eyes was completely retracted, transforming into a look of fear. Moreover, he could not even pretend to notice the gaze of the middle-aged man.

Among the onlooking disciples, a female disciple stepped forward, glanced at Qin Tianji, and led him toward the back courtyard

When she reached the door, she seemed somewhat uneasy and turned back to glance at the disheartened Qin Yuyan, letting out a soft sigh before closing the courtyard gate for her

He is still the young master of the Cloud Lai Sword Sect

Leave ... ... just leave, Sister Caiyin, if you wish to depart, you may also ... ...

Hmm?

The founding ancestor of the Yunlai Sword Sect, Qin Donglai, truly deserves to be called a master swordsman. He established a top-tier sect and became a formidable powerhouse. This spirit sword is imbued with great spiritual energy; wielding it revitalizes the true energy within me. Senior sister, with this sword in your possession, it would not be out of reach for you to break through to the ninth level of swordsman given some time.

Kill

Qin Tianji nodded solemnly

You may leave

Treat it as if it does not exist

You have underestimated someone

Ultimately, action must be taken

In this renowned senior swordsman, he perceived a resolute determination akin to that of a jade and stone burning together

Claimed to be a hopeful contender for the title of Sword Master, a peerless genius leading the Xuanling Sect into the ranks of first-class sects

With her long hair cascading over her shoulders, Qin Yuyan appears at this moment to be so resolute, her beauty breathtakingly stunning

... ...

The Federation ... ... that world has long since departed from him, and now, his place ... ...

She tightly gripped the standard long sword of the Yunlai Sword Sect in her hand, while in front of her stood a line of five individuals, five disciples of the Yunlai Sword Sect

Given my pace of cultivation, it will not be difficult to advance to the rank of a Level 9 Swordsman within two years. However, I will miss the enrollment period of the Shenvu Academy, which occurs every five years. Nevertheless, with this spiritual sword in my possession, the time required for me to reach Level 9 Swordsman will be significantly reduced, and it is even possible that I could break through the bottleneck to become a Great Swordsman before the next enrollment at the Shenvu Sword Sect.

The middle-aged man Zhou Chong, despite feeling that Qin Yuyan's actions were exceedingly childish, had already begun to entertain thoughts in his mind

At the moment when Qin Tianji's murderous intent was fully revealed, and he could only choose to perish together, relying on the soul chip and his mental advantage to fight for his life, the weakened Qi Lingyun suddenly stepped forward, completely blocking Zhou Chong's momentum, causing all of Zhou Chong's force directed towards Qin Tianji, Qin Yuyan, and others to be redirected onto himself

The physician's diagnosis, Qi Lingyun

Since enduring time and again still cannot avoid it, then there is only ... ...

Close the mountain gate

You, as the young master, truly fulfill your duties with great dedication

Although she did not say anything, Qin Tianji nevertheless perceived a hint of disdain from this female disciple

In the depths of the calm eyes, there lies a hint of coldness