Chapter 165: Invincible Ah Luo!

The woman wearing a black skirt gripped her long sword as she stepped onto the battlefield.

The swordsmen bowed and greeted, “Senior Sister Ah Luo!”

Great Sword Sovereign Ah Luo! The Invincible Ah Luo!

She was one of the three Great Sword Sovereigns of the Sword Sect. However, she hadn’t come in person but had sent only her avatar. Regardless, her powerful sword force made the starry skies quiver ever so slightly.

Ye Guan’s blood boiled in excitement upon seeing Ah Luo.

A Great Sword Sovereign!

Ye Guan finally understood that the chasm between a Sword Sovereign and a Great Sword Sovereign was massive despite the single realm of difference. His eyes were unwittingly transfixed on Ah Luo, and his fists were clenched tightly.

Ah Luo had bestowed upon him a new goal to pursue.

Ouyang Xiao’s expression darkened. He hadn’t expected that a Great Sword Sovereign from the Sword Sect would come here. The Sword Sect had three Great Sword Sovereigns, but they were always in the Xuzhen World and were rarely in the Guanxuan Universe.

It was the reason Ouyang Xiao was surprised to see Ah Luo’s avatar here.

Ah Luo stared at Ouyang Xiao.

Ouyang Xiao wanted to say something, but Ah Luo waved her sleeve.

Swoosh!

A dazzling sword light streaked across the starry skies.

Ouyang Xiao frowned and swung his hand downward.

A massive rift in space opened in front of him, emanating a terrifying aura.

Boom!

The dazzling sword light shattered the rift and pierced Ouyang Xiao’s forehead under everyone’s shocked gazes.

Ouyang Xiao stiffened. He deflated like a balloon as his profound energy leaked out of him and vanished into nothingness.

The onlookers’ expressions turned grim.

Ouyang Xiao was dead!

The soldiers of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion were horrified, and they didn’t dare to move.

Ouyang Xiao stared at Ah Luo in a daze.

He choked in his own blood as he stammered, “I-Is this the true power of a Great Sword Sovereign?”

His fleshly body disintegrated, and a wave of profound energy burst out of him.

It swept across the starry skies, seemingly rejuvenating it.

Swoosh!

A powerful aura swept across the battlefield.

The starry skies stirred once more as the terrifying aura made everyone boil over out of nervousness.

Who is it?

Rumble!

The space above the Immortal Soldiers split open, and an avatar walked out of the rift.

Nanli Yin’s cheeks quivered as she cried out, “The Commander of the Dao Soldiers! He’s Nangong Zhen!”

Nangong Zhen! He was a powerhouse among powerhouses.

Ah Luo stared calmly at Nangong Zhen.

Nangong Zhen glared at Ah Luo and yelled, “Great Sword Sovereign Ah Luo! Are you not ashamed of attacking a junior?”

Ah Luo raised an eyebrow. “So what?”

Nangong Zhen’s eyes narrowed, and his expression turned sour. Ah Luo opened her palm, and a sword flew into her hands. She stared at him and asked, “Unhappy? Fight me.”

The powerhouses of Time Paradise and Lingxu Blessed Land exchanged looks.

The Sword Sect was indeed filled with a bunch of domineering people!

Nangong Zhen wordlessly stared at Ah Luo.

Fight? The Immortal Treasures Pavilion was a powerful organization as well, but an all-out fight would make things too complicated and chaotic. The Sword Sect also held a special position in the Guanxuan Academy.

To make matters worse, the disciples of the Sword Sect were a bunch of stubborn people. Nangong Zhen knew better than to fight them in an all-out fight.

In addition, the Guanxuan Academy would definitely stand on the Sword Sect’s side if they fought the Sword Sect.

After all, the Sword Sect was the Guanxuan’s Academy sword. The Guanxuan Academy wouldn’t abandon nor destroy their own weapon.

But even if they wanted to destroy their own weapon, they wouldn’t dare to do so.

The previous Sect Master of the Sword Sect had been the Chosen One, and the Sect Master before him had been the Chosen One as well.

In other words, no one would dare to destroy the Sword Sect.

The Sword Master was the only one who could destroy the Sword Sect.

Nangong Zhen pondered carefully before saying, “Great Sword Sovereign Ah Luo, I know the Sword Sect has a special position in the Academy, but you people have to be reasonable as well.”

The Second Elder of Time Paradise tugged at the Grand Elder’s sleeve and remarked, “He’s scared.”

The Grand Elder nodded. “Yes.”

Meanwhile, Nangong Zhen continued. “Ye Guan is still wanted by the Academy. The Sword Sect—”

“That is my sect’s business.” Ah Luo cut him off and said, ”What does it have to do with you?”

Nangong Zhen’s expression turned ugly. “Great Sword Sovereign Ah Luo. Ye Guan is not only wanted by the Academy, but he’s also wanted by the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. You’re disrespecting the Immortal Treasures Pavilion by protecting him. Can you afford—”

“So what?” Ah Luo interrupted him once more. “Don’t like it? Let’s fight! Why bother wasting words?”

Nangong Zhen froze and fell silent.

Ah Luo turned to look at Ye Guan and said, “Come here.”

Ye Guan froze. He hesitated briefly, but he still walked over to Ah Luo.

Ah Luo’s cold gaze warmed up as she examined him.

“Follow Cao Bai back to the Sword Sect.”

“All right!” Ye Guan nodded. However, he didn’t immediately walk away. He hesitated over something before he finally said, “Senior, the Lingxu Blessed Land and Time Paradise helped me a lot this time, and I’m afraid the Immortal Treasures Pavilion will keep on targeting them after this. Can you help them, too?”

The members of the Lingxu Blessed Land and Time Paradise turned to Ye Guan in admiration. What a kind young man!

Nanli Yin’s gaze softened as she nodded. Ye Guan’s gesture had moved her.

A relationship between two people had always been a two-way street. Nanli Yin appreciated Ye Guan’s concern, even if it was still unclear if the Sword Sect would oblige to his request.

𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Ah Luo swept her gaze across the members of the Lingxu Blessed Land and Time Paradise. She seemed to be pondering over something before she eventually turned to look at Nangong Zhen.

Ah Luo was about to speak, Nangong Zhen beat her to the chase and shouted, “Great Sword Sovereign Ah Luo! I’ll definitely see you again.”

He took one last glance at Ye Guan before saying, “Retreat!”

With that, the powerhouses of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion left.

Ye Guan’s expression darkened. It felt awful to be at the receiving end of a powerhouse’s malicious gaze.

“Let’s go!” said Ah Luo.

Ye Guan nodded. He turned toward Zhang Yuntian and Nanli Yin and bowed. “I will remember the grace that Time Paradise and the Lingxu Blessed Land have bestowed upon me today.

”I’m incredibly grateful for the help, and I’ll make sure to repay you all in the future.”

Zhang Yuntian smiled and said, “Young Lord Ye, train hard with the Sword Sect. You’re definitely going to win against the Chosen One.”

Ye Guan grinned and said, “Thank you!”

“Young Lord Ye,” said Nanli Yin. “A great opportunity is in front of you! All the best!”

Ye Guan nodded and warned, “Seniors, the Immortal Treasures Pavilion will definitely not let you off. Please be careful.”

Nanli Yin nodded and said, “I know, but don’t worry about us. Just cultivate in the Sword Sect. I’ll lead the entire Time Paradise to cheer for you on the day of your fight against the Chosen One!”

“The same goes for the Lingxu Blessed Land,” said Zhang Yuntian. “Everyone will go to the Guanxuan Academy to cheer for you.”

Ye Guan smiled brightly and said, “Everyone, I’ll see you again.”

With that, he turned toward Great Sword Sovereign Ah Luo.

Ah Luo nodded at him and said, “Go on!”

Ye Guan bowed. “Thank you for your help, Senior.”

He hopped onto his flying sword and followed Cao Bai and the rest of the swordsmen to head to the Sword Sect.

Ah Luo turned to look at Nanli Yin and Zhang Yuntian.

“You two will have to bear with the pressure for a while,” she said. She turned and looked in the direction where Ye Guan disappeared and muttered to herself, “Brother, their eyebrows are truly similar…”

Ah Luo’s figure turned blurry, and she eventually disappeared.

After a while, Zhang Yuntian said, “Paradise Master Nanli, the Immortal Treasures Pavilion will definitely pressure us. Why don’t we work together and help each other out?”

Nanli Yin nodded. “Sure.”

Soon, everyone left.

Meanwhile, the members of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion’s Elder Circle were gathered in a hall.

Nangong Zhen was among those who had gathered.

“How preposterous!” Grand Elder Ge slammed his hand on the table and jumped up. His expression was solemn as he yelled, “How dare the Sword Sect disrespect us like this?!”

His gaze landed on Nangong Zhen, and he roared, “You should have fought her! Why were you afraid of her?”

Nangong Zhen remained silent. Goodness! Ah Luo is a Great Sword Sovereign, and she’s one of the survivors of the Xuzhen Great War. Fight her? Why don’t you fight her, then?

The survivors of the Xuzhen Great War were terrifying powerhouses akin to undying creatures. How could Nangong Zhen be unafraid of them when they were definitely a cut above the rest?

Elder Mu was furious, and he shouted, “The Immortal Treasures Pavilion will become a laughingstock for retreating against the Sword Sect!”

He glared at Nangong Zhen in dissatisfaction.

Nangong Zhen hesitated briefly before asking, “Elder, do you really think that it’s worth it to wage war on the Sword Sect over that?”

“Is it worth it?” Elder Mu said sarcastically, “Have you forgotten that everyone views us to be on par with the Guanxuan Academy? Now that the Sword Sect had managed to force us to retreat, what do you think people would say about us?”

Reputation? Nangong Zhen’s expression stiffened. Shouldn’t he ponder over the reason why the Lingxu Blessed Land, the Sword Sect, and Time Paradise are supporting Ye Guan? Isn’t that strange? Don’t you think there’s something going on behind the scenes here?

Was Ye Guan really just an ordinary swordsman?

He wanted to raise these questions, but he shut his mouth upon realizing that the elders were glaring at him in fury. They were clearly mad at him for bringing shame to the Immortal Treasures Pavilion.

Nangong Zhen’s heart sank. These elders were too prideful for their own good.

The Immortal Treasures Pavilion was one of the two superpowers of the universe.

These elders had gotten even more prideful upon publicly declaring their intention to support the Chosen One. Nangong Zhen was truly surprised to see them ignore everyone else.

This is bad. Nangong Zhen’s heart was gripped by a sense of foreboding. I have to leave.

He was afraid that he would become one of the casualties in the inevitable disaster that these prideful elders would bring upon themselves.

“I was foolish.” Nangong Zhen bowed deeply and said, “I committed a grave crime by bringing shame to the Immortal Treasures Pavilion. I would like to resign from my position as the Commander of the Dao Soldiers.

”Elders, please find a replacement for me.”

He placed his commander token on the table and exited the hall as if he were running away, leaving the elders staring at the entrance of the hall with their jaws on the floor.

They still hadn’t even said anything about firing him!