Chapter 1654: Turn Around

The Sword Sect disciples numbly stared at Lu Yin, not knowing what to do. This person had actually mastered the Sword Sect’s greatest secret.

Ling Gong and a few others that had wanted to attack Lu Yin all froze. They were stunned at the results of the battle, as Lu Yin had not used his own techniques, but rather only the Thirteen Swords during the match. This not only put a great deal of pressure on the Sword Sect disciples, but also the other spectators.

“Sect Master Liu, even though it was only a short battle, many of the spectators traveled from far away to watch. I’m sure that you won’t mind if everyone enjoys a cup of tea before leaving, right?” Lu Yin smiled at Liu Qianjue.

Liu Qianjue glanced around. “Thank you, everyone, for visiting my Sword Sect. It would be the Sword Sect’s honor if all of you stayed for a cup of tea before leaving.”

He then asked Elder Li to deal with the guests while he had a private word with Lu Yin.

Lu Yin and Liu Tianmu’s battle had astonished everyone. Despite everyone already knowing that Lu Yin was far more powerful than Liu Tianmu, they had all been curious as to why Liu Tianmu had believed that she could challenge Lu Yin. However, nobody had expected to watch a competition between two users of the Thirteen Swords.

Lu Yin’s skills had astounded the spectators, as it was extremely difficult for anyone to learn the Thirteen Swords. Despite that, Lu Yin had managed to learn it, demonstrating his peerless talent.

Lu Yin and Liu Qianjue returned to the same pond as before, but the sect master was not fishing this time.

“Alliance Leader Lu, where did you learn the Thirteen Swords?” Liu Qianjue asked while carefully observing Lu Yin’s face.

Lu Yin shrugged. “I learned it through observation.”

Liu Qianjue shook his head. “If it was possible to learn the Thirteen Swords that easily, the Sword Sect would already have become invincible, and Liu Qiuyu would never have had to go to Ironblood Weave.”

Lu Yin stayed quiet and walked to the side of the pond where he sat down. “I remember the first time I met Senior here. You pulled a fish out from Planet Gan and told me that this pond was connected to all of the rivers in First Flowzone. You were so imposing, and I was very intimidated.”

“Alliance Leader Lu, you also asked me how I created this pond. I can help you create one if you’re interested, but how large of an area would you want your pond to cover?”

Lu Yin touched the ice cold water. “You don’t have to make one; this pond isn’t bad.”

Liu Qianjue asked in a cold tone, “Are you that determined to have this pond?”

“Yes,” Lu Yin answered honestly.

Liu Qianjue frowned and his fingers involuntarily twitched. He desperately wanted to attack.

The Sword Sect had initiated a challenge, so if Liu Qianjue killed Lu Yin within the Sword Sect, it would be a terrible disgrace to them. The forces supporting Lu Yin would definitely attack the Sword Sect in retaliation, regardless of whether the sect master succeeded in killing Lu Yin or not.

Lu Yin stared at the pond with his back to Liu Qianjue.

Liu Qianjue carefully observed Lu Yin. There was a high possibility of the sect master launching a successful attack right now, as Liu Ye and Fei Hua were both absent. Should he attack? Liu Qianjue’s eyes gleamed.

Lu Yin remained calmly sitting where he was.

A few moments later, Liu Qianjue sighed and sat down next to Lu Yin.

Lu Yin felt disappointed, as he had hoped for Liu Qianjue to attack him. Any attack of his would have definitely failed, and not just because of Lu Yin’s bodysuit armor, but also because Elder Jiu Shen, who had already arrived at the Sword Sect earlier.

Elder Jiu Shen had arrived to deal with Master Qing Hua, but it would also be fine for Lu Yin to rely on the Cosmic Sect elder to deal with the Sword Sect. If Liu Qianjue had attacked, he would have definitely been in trouble.

What a shame.

“I really can’t imagine how a genius like you managed to appear in this universe,” Liu Qianjue exclaimed helplessly.

Lu Yin smiled. “Actually, I learned the Thirteen Swords from the Sword Monument.”

Liu Qianjue became confused, but then he suddenly considered something. He blurted out, “The Liu family’s Sword Monument?”

Lu Yin nodded and met Liu Qianjue’s eyes. “Senior, you should be aware of where I went when I went missing. The Liu family’s Sword Monument is in that place, and I also saw Liu Tianmu there.”

“So you learned the Thirteen Swords from the Sword Monument?”

“The Thirteen Swords is also famous in that place, so it’s no surprise that I managed to do so.”

Liu Qianjue was aware that Lu Yin had gone to that place, and Liu Tianmu had also mentioned that Lu Yin had received an inheritance from the Sword Monument. However, the sect master had not thought that Lu Yin would have gained the Thirteen Swords from there.

To be fair, Liu Tianmu had also been ignorant as to what Lu Yin had received, as he had only ever used sourcebox arrays and Vacuum Palms, both of which were skills that he had received in the Fifth Mainland.

“I should have considered that. How could anyone have comprehend the Thirteen Swords through mere observation? You received an inheritance from the Sword Monument. Of course that’s where you gained the Thirteen Swords. I should have thought of that sooner,” Liu Qianjue bitterly complained.

Everyone in the Sword Sect had been dazed when they realized that Lu Yin had mastered the Thirteen Swords. Lu Yin continued calmly staring into the water as he listened to Liu Qianjue’s bitter mutterings.

“Then, what about that sword?” Liu Qianjue asked.

Lu Yin grew confused. “What sword?”

Liu Qianjue raised a hand and created an image of the exact same sword that Lu Yin had used during his fight against Liu Tianmu.

Lu Yin was caught off guard. “Sect Master, are you interested in the design of the sword that I used? It’s just something I randomly came up with.”

Liu Qianjue snorted. “Alliance Leader Lu, let’s be honest: where have you seen this sword?”

Lu Yin shook his head. “I really don’t know what you are talking about, Senior. I just randomly came up with it.”

Liu Qianjue frowned. “What must I do to receive an answer?”

Lu Yin shrugged. “It was just a random stroke of inspiration, so there’s nothing I can do about it if you don’t believe me. I do have something to ask you, though.”

Lu Yin continued, “Why did the Sword Sect try to enter the war in the Cosmic Sea?”

Liu Qianjue gave an honest answer, “The Great Eastern Alliance would pose no threat to us without Leon’s Armada.

“I have a question of my own for you, Alliance Leader: do you truly intend to work with Master Qing Hua to deal with my Sword Sect?”

Lu Yin replied, “I will definitely deal with the Sword Sect, but you can guess if I will do so with Master Qing Hua’s help.”

Liu Qianjue frowned.

“Why didn’t you attack just now, Senior?”

“Why did you show your back, Alliance Leader Lu?’

They stared at each other, and then finally, Lu Yin stood up. “I always learn a great deal from talking with you, Senior. This is the second time I’ve been to your Sword Sect, and maybe next time, things will be different.”

Liu Qianjue calmly stared at his pond. “That will all depend on whether you can get in.”

“I hope that you’ll remain the same, Senior.” Lu Yin turned to leave, only to bump into Elder Lianxin. Lu Yin’s eyes lit up. “Elder Lianxin, I have long since heard of you.”

Elder Lianxin calmly observed Lu Yin. “Me as well, Alliance Leader Lu.”

“I’ve heard of Elder Lianxin’s Inner Peace Sword Arts a long time ago, and I also saw an interesting battle between your disciple and Wang Yi,” Lu Yin voiced his admiration.

Elder Lianxin shook her head. “He can’t compare to you, Alliance Leader Lu. Are you interested in learning the Inner Peace Sword Arts? I can provide you with a demonstration, and you might be able to learn it.”

“No thank you. I’m too rash, so I wouldn’t be able to learn your Inner Peace Sword Arts.” Lu Yin gently refused.

Elder Lianxin replied, “Rash people should learn it in order to calm themselves and see more clearly.”

She then continued forward.

“Thank you for the advice, Elder.” Lu Yin left.

After Lu Yin left, Elder Lianxin turned to Liu Qianjue. “The sword that he used was Liu Huang’s.”

“I know.”

“What’s his connection to Liu Huang? Liu Huang died in seclusion, and no descendants of his should exist. On top of that, his sword was buried with him,” Elder Lianxin muttered, showing her confusion.

Liu Qianjue solemnly said, “Do you really believe that Liu Huang died in seclusion?”

“What do you mean?” Elder Lianxin was startled by the question.

Liu Qianjue shook his head. “I’m not sure. Everyone from the Sword Sect saw him die in seclusion, and even the Hall of Honor sent people to mourn his passing. However, his death was truly bizarre. I was still young at that time, and my master told me that Liu Huang’s death might have been due to something else. However, the Sword Sect has never been able to uncover the truth.”

“Could Lu Yin have some connection to Liu Huang’s death? No, that’s impossible. He’s too young,” Elder Lianxin mused.

Liu Qianjue was similarly confused. “I asked him about it, but he refused to give me an answer. The one thing I’m certain of is that he will deal with our Sword Sect soon.”

Elder Lianxin fell silent. Everyone was able to see that Lu Yin was declaring war on the Sword Sect.

“What’s the situation over at Chaosgod Mountain? Are you still unable to learn anything?” Liu Qianjue asked.

Elder Lianxin shook her head. “They’ve sealed the mountain off, and nobody knows what’s happening on Chaosgod Mountain. There are people saying that Cang Zhou died from his injuries from the war in the Cosmic Sea along with many of his more powerful disciples. So-”

Liu Qianjue suddenly interrupted, “Is that all?”

Elder Lianxin did not understand what the sect master meant.

“The Lingling clan suddenly changed their minds, and the Sword Sect and Beast Tamers Flowzone cannot stop the Great Eastern Alliance on their own,” Liu Qianjue muttered to himself. He made no further mention of Chaosgod Mountain, as he knew that they had already lost all communications with Cang Zhou. They had had a special method to contact each other, and Liu Qianjue had not managed to contact Cang Zhou ever since the Great Eastern Alliance had gained control of Blazing Mist Flowzone. There was a high probability that Cang Zhou had lost control of Chaosgod Mountain. The worst case scenario was that Lu Yin had taken control of them as well.

Liu Qianjue resolved himself after considering that possibility. “If that’s the case, then we must plan for the worst. Take Tianmu and the others away first. We must protect the Sword Sect’s future.”

Elder Lianxin sighed and bowed her head in acceptance.

***

Although the Sword Sect had invited the spectators to stay behind, most of them left Sword Mountain right after the battle concluded, though some stayed behind.

Wen Sansi, Ling Gong, and a few others stayed behind. Right when Starsibyl was about to leave, she received a message from Lu Yin asking her to stay.

After speaking with Liu Qianjue, Lu Yin went to find Wendy Yushan. He wanted to ask her for a drop of her blood.

“Why do you need my blood?” Wendy Yushan grew curious.

Lu Yin made up a random excuse before immediately going back to look for Starsibyl. “Help me divine something about Undying Yushan.”

After Lu Yin investigated Xia Ji, he had also asked Starsibyl to perform a divination on Undying Yushan, but she had not been able to achieve any results. This was why Lu Yin wanted a drop of Wendy’s blood, as it might help Starsibyl perform the divination. Lu Yin could not forget about Undying Yushan.

Starsibyl took the blood, but she did not meet Lu Yin’s gaze.

Lu Yin waited quietly.

At that moment, Elder Lianxin approached Lu Yin. “Alliance Leader, I do hope that you can learn the Inner Peace Sword Arts.”

Lu Yin’s eyes grew sharp. “Why?”

“Inner peace can rid you of worries and troubles.”

Lu Yin shrugged. “Thank you for your consideration, Elder Lianxin, but unfortunately, I’ve always been a troublesome person. I don’t think I would ever be able to learn that technique.”