Maximum Comprehension: Taking Care of Swords In A Sword Pavilion

Chapter 2191: 947, the gathering place of the great army for the battle to conquer the heavens in Shenhe Prefecture, Wuling Continent
 

The three-foot-long sword pointed at Xu Fengran, and the man known as Wang Yunzhao also had a cold and stern look in his eyes.

“Xu Tianfeng, I know you’ve been hiding your name just to return to the Tongming Sword Dojo, but rest assured, you will never have the chance in this lifetime.”

With a loud laugh, Wang Yunzhao’s gaze swept over the army led by the All-Encompassing Sword Sect before striding away.

The others quickly followed, the army galloping away, carrying the power of heaven and earth with them.

Suppressed by Wang Yunzhao alone, the morale of the All-Encompassing Sword Sect army wavered, and for a moment, they were unable to form the giant sword that moves freely.

In the clash of armies, morale is extremely important.

By Xu Fengran’s side, Xu Zhichu stepped forward, his eyes slightly narrowed.

“I don’t believe you can’t defeat him,” Xu Zhichu spoke softly as he looked toward Xu Fengran.

“Defeat him?” Xu Fengran’s expression remained calm as he turned his gaze behind him.

“He is no longer the target I pursue.”

Looking toward Han Muye, who stood with his eyes closed, his aura retracted, leaving only the sword light flashing around him, Xu Fengran once again revealed a divine light in his eyes.

“My master, he is the existence that I look up to but am powerless to follow.”

Hearing his words, Xu Zhi also turned his head.

Seeing Han Muye, Xu Zhi shook his head slightly and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

In the world of cultivators, it’s not frightening to encounter someone stronger.

It’s not frightening to be powerless before the strong.

What is frightening is the existence of someone so strong that you can’t even sense them, let alone touch their body, someone you can only look up to, yet they are utterly real.

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After a conflict, the number of cultivators following the All-Encompassing Sword Sect had diminished.

Before, they had thought the All-Encompassing Sword Sect was strong enough to protect them.

Now they realized that the sect’s strength was not as formidable as they had imagined, having been overshadowed by someone else.

As the troop continued to move forward, it was now less arrogant than before, with most people silent and a few others harboring different thoughts.

A month later, the sword light cutting across the sky came to a sudden stop.

Ahead, spreading for thousands of miles, were towering columns of blood essence smoke.

A golden barrier blocked the way of the All-Encompassing Sword Sect’s army.

“This is the gathering place for the army of Shenhe Prefecture in Wuling Continent, appointed for the Heavenly Conquest. Without a pass token, entry is not allowed.”

A dignified voice sounded.

Above the golden barrier, bolts of lightning intertwined.

If one were to try and force their way through without a token, the outcome would be one: annihilation by the countless bolts of lightning.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Han Muye raised his hand, and a golden token flew out.

This token was the conscription order from the Cloud Heaven Dao Gate.

Taoist Yun Ming had given it to him, signifying that this branch of the army under the command of the Cloud Heaven Dao Gate heeded the All-Encompassing Sword Sect’s orders.

The golden token struck the light screen ahead, then stirred up waves of Flowing Light.

A golden gateway appeared.

A squad of soldiers clad in black battle armor, their demeanor as deep as an abyss, ran over.

The long spears in these soldiers’ hands and the black armor they wore were all infused with the heavy convergence of Source Energy, incomparable to the armor worn by the cultivators outside the barrier.

“Follow us.”

“Within the camp, unauthorized movements are not permitted. Violators will be executed on the spot.”

“All material allocations are exchanged for merit tokens; without merit tokens, there will be no materials.”

As the voices echoed, the soldiers led the great army forward.

Tent after tent, plaza after plaza.

The blood essence spread everywhere, and the atmosphere was filled with the air of grim determination.

In the distance, a column of light pierced through heaven and earth.

That was the teleportation array.

From there, one could leave the Great Pantheon Plane.

“This here is your campsite. Until you have completed preparations and established a military formation, you may choose to station here or seek allegiance with other camps.”

“Once the military formation is assembled and a formation number issued, any unauthorized changes will be dealt with as defection,” the leading soldier shouted, then left a nine-five-two-eight camp number marker behind and led the soldiers away.

Several tens of thousands of troops remained in the desolate wilderness.

From now on, this could be their main camp if they wished.

If they preferred not to, they had the option to leave before the army finished its training.

“Boom——”

Within that Heaven Ascension column of light, rows of silhouettes descended.

These figures were all enveloped in red blood essence, the power in their bodies rippling with an aura that made people shrink back in fear.

Around each silhouette, the power of heaven and earth pulsated vigorously.

Prime Origin Realm.

They were all at least of the Prime Origin Realm.

“Those are the Heaven Suppressing Guard.”

Xu Fengran watched as the troops returned, speaking in a low voice.

Heaven Suppressing Guard.

Each member possessed at least Primary Origin Realm cultivation abilities.

Such an army could easily annihilate a sect on its own.

“Boom——”

A booming sound erupted in the distance.

From outside the camp, a call came: “Quick, there’s another challenge on the Point Commander Platform.”

“Hurry and see, there might be a master, we can join and follow them.”

A series of figures rushed towards a direction.

Point Commander Platform.

The soldier leader who had just briefed them mentioned that if one wanted to recruit soldiers, they could issue a challenge on the Point Commander Platform.

If your cultivation is strong enough, your combat strength is powerful enough, you can get more people to serve under your command; when the time comes to wage wars between heaven and earth, the more soldiers you will have under your command.

“Let’s go have a look.” Han Muye’s expression was calm as he stepped out of the spacious camp.

Xu Fengran and Su Juesheng hurriedly followed him.

Other cultivators, some curious, followed suit, while some had glinting eyes as they silently stepped forward.

The Point Commander Platform was a stone platform a hundred feet in height.

On the platform, two giant men, both around six feet tall, were battling it out.

The sound of fists and kicks colliding echoed thunderously.

Clearly, both were of the Prime Origin Realm, with formidable combat strength, their blood essence boiling turbulently.

Golden fists clashed, each blow calling upon origin power for confrontation.

Beneath the Prime Origin Realm, no one could stand before such power.

Below the platform, the cultivators looked up, many with faces filled with envy and reverence.

“So powerful.”

“With such combat strength, they would surely return alive from the Heaven Conquering Battle, yes?”

“More than just returning alive, these powerhouses can accumulate merit tokens and build up their personal resources.”

Murmurs of conversation filled the air, mingling with the roaring sounds above.

A hundred breaths later, the roaring ceased.

Neither of the sturdy men had defeated the other; instead, they looked at each other and laughed heartily.

“I, Ling Zhanzong, wish to recruit three thousand brave warriors. Those who are willing, come to the 3838 campsite, I shall be awaiting you there.”

The man on the left cupped his hands, his gaze sweeping around the crowd: “Below the Breakthrough Path Realm need not apply.”

The other giant also announced his camp number, then both men jumped off the Point Commander Platform.

“Hum——”

No sooner had the two descended than a sword light flew up onto the platform.

A long-bearded Daoist, his eyes filled with sword intent, looked around.

“I am Liao Qingfeng, gate master of the Five Orthodox Sword Sect, I wonder if there are any Daoist cultivators who would like to have a sparring?”

As he spoke, sword light surged around him, revealing his cultivation.

Prime Origin Realm.

“Liao Qingfeng, isn’t he the independent sword cultivator within Cloud Heaven Dao Gate’s territory, another Prime Origin Realm expert?”

“Has he joined the Five Orthodox Sword Sect?”

At Han Muye’s side, Su Juesheng whispered in confusion.

Under the rule of Cloud Heaven Dao Gate, there were only two of the Prime Origin Realm.

One was the master of Cloud Heaven Dao Gate, Taoist Yun Ming, and the other was a sword cultivator.

“Five Orthodox Sword Sect is one of the Thirty-Six Sword Sects, Liao Qingfeng is not a partial cultivator.” Han Muye shook his head, his gaze turned towards the hundred-foot-high platform.

At that moment, a silhouette descended.

“Hanyuan Sword Sect’s Yu Canghe, at your service——”

As the sword light displayed a ten-foot edge, it slashed down in sync with the call.