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Outside the Fortune Guard Escort Agency, where there should have been a blood-red inscription reading "No one from the residence may step out for ten paces," Yu Canghai stood in green attire, his hand resting on his sword.
Ye Kai had always been curious whether this fellow was truly as described in the original work—short, unattractive, and somewhat lecherous.
However, at that moment, simply standing outside the Fortune Guard Escort Agency, Yu Canghai exuded an undeniable presence that made Ye Kai inwardly admire him. It was no wonder he was able to manage the Qingcheng Sect so successfully.
If the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual was a thorn in their side, then what he had just witnessed—those almost ethereal lightness techniques—only heightened his concern.
To his surprise, behind the strikingly dressed figure of Yu Canghai stood several young men, which sent a jolt through him.
Thus, Yu Canghai felt frustrated.
Yet even so, he had no intention of retreating without a fight. After all, he was the leader of a sect. Coupled with a hint of luck, he gritted his teeth and decided to take action.
Almost the instant Ye Kai and his companions stepped out of the door, Yu Canghai's gaze sharpened like a sword piercing through the air. He immediately channeled his spirit to seize the initiative, condensing his sword intent to gain an upper hand right from the start.
Ye Kai looked at that mysterious sword intent with a half-smile. With a thought, he produced a spark in mid-air with a ringing sound.
"Truly, seeing is believing. This Sect once thought the Qingcheng Sect had fallen into decline, yet here stands Yu Guanzhu with such remarkable swordsmanship. The sword intent is indeed extraordinary; what a pity..."
Since they were already adversaries, even if Yu Canghai possessed genuine skill, Ye Kai did not intend to let go of righteousness. He shifted his tone: "However, this Sect would like to inquire of Yu Guanzhu—this Fortune Guard Escort Agency is a family business of our Star God Sect disciples. Why must you gather so many capable hands to secretly spy and even kill numerous escort masters? Had it not been for this Sect's discovery of these matters, would you have intended to wipe out the Fortune Guard Escort Agency?"
Yu Canghai snapped back to reality just as Lin Zhenan's son Lin Pingzhi was about to kill his own son. He had come for revenge and aimed to uphold righteousness while using this opportunity to dissuade Ye Kai.
Because he realized that deep down, he felt completely uncertain.
Given this situation, whether or not to strike first required careful consideration.
Unexpectedly, Ye Kai directly confronted him with a strong question.
Yu Canghai was unaware that Ye Kai knew him very well.
In the original work, it was clear that Yu Canghai was accustomed to using strong-arm tactics, showing no regard for rules or reason when dealing with the weak. Only when faced with someone of equal strength or a stronger opponent would he adhere to rules, often using them to his advantage for self-preservation.
Yu Canghai was momentarily taken aback by this and quickly regained his composure, his expression darkening as he retorted, “I would like to know when the Fortune Guard Escort Agency became part of the Star God Sect.”
“Wrong!”
Ye Kai glanced at him and chuckled lightly, “The Fortune Guard Escort Agency is actually a property of the Lin family. It just so happens that the eldest son of the Lin family has passed several tests from this sect and is rare in having a chivalrous heart. Today is an auspicious day, and he has just joined this sect.”
Yu Canghai had only intended to ask casually, but upon hearing Ye Kai's blunt words, he nearly spat blood in anger. His face turned crimson, resembling a mask painted in red.
Just joined the sect?
Was this implying that he didn’t even regard the Qingcheng Sect?
The corners of Yu Canghai's eyes twitched. If it had been Lin Zhenan speaking, he would have likely struck him with a heart-crushing blow, shattering his heart into pieces.
“My son is dead.” Suddenly, Yu Canghai calmed down and spoke in a flat tone.
That calmness felt as if he were stating something utterly ordinary; however, it was this very calmness—this apparent indifference—that sent chills down the spines of everyone from the Lin family present.
“Ha!”
Ye Kai suddenly tilted his head and curiously asked, “Yu Guanzhu, your son was killed by my Sixth Brother Lin Pingzhi. Shouldn’t you be pleased?”
"You see, what a great excuse this is. Weren't you hesitating about whether to wipe out the entire Fortune Guard Escort Agency? Now, it's perfect; you can act under the pretense of revenge. Even if you do something drastic against the Fortune Guard Escort Agency, you won't have to worry about the criticism from your peers in the martial world."
"Besides, you have more than one son. What does it matter if one dies? Yu Guanzhu, what can This Sect do?"
For some reason, upon hearing these words, Yu Canghai suddenly smiled lightly, and at that moment, his gaze seemed to ignite like two suns, dazzling and hard to look at.
What had once appeared shadowy now radiated with vibrant life; it was as if he was releasing all the vitality he had hidden away until now.
"My Qingcheng Sect is indeed focused on Qi training, but I have a deep affection for swords. It wasn't until Seven Before that I, Yu Canghai, finally understood what it means to reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship!"
"If I encounter a master like the Sect Leader and cannot fight back, my life would surely fade into obscurity!"
Yu Canghai's voice was not loud, but each word resonated powerfully. By the time he finished speaking, he had already stepped fifteen meters away from everyone.
"Clang!!!"
A sword light suddenly burst forth, piercing through the air at incredible speed, enveloping Ye Kai's vital points with a continuous sound of wind.
"Good!"
Ye Kai's eyes also lit up with a gentle glow. With a flick of his right hand, he lightly pointed out; with a 'ding' sound, the sword light shattered as his finger—seemingly crafted from warm jade—directly met the blade.
"Ping Zhi, take a look. This technique of mine is from the Five Elements Return to the Void Classic's Finger Blade chapter—Concealed Space Finger Blade."
"Ding ding ding!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his right hand suddenly unfurled, creating several afterimages like plucking strings. Three crisp sounds of metal clashing echoed between the two once again.
Although it was unclear whether this was the Songfeng Sword Technique or something else like the Seven Star Sword, Flying Sword Thirteen Swords, or Twenty-Four Swords, the sword light suddenly transformed into a gentle breeze caressing the willows at the moment of collapse.
The sword's momentum was light and ethereal, becoming increasingly intricate and elusive, avoiding a direct confrontation with Ye Kai.
"Are you trying to compare your techniques with this sect?"
Ye Kai chuckled lightly, his figure swaying as he stepped forward. His right arm extended, fingers forming a hand seal that blossomed like a lotus flower, instantly slicing through the air with streaks of blade light.
Yu Canghai's eyes suddenly brightened, his form splitting into several afterimages. The sword's momentum flowed like a gentle breeze and resembled the persistent drizzle of early spring. Each move was filled with countless variations, intertwining seamlessly and dazzlingly, making it nearly impossible to defend against.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!!!"
At this moment, Ye Kai genuinely admired Yu Canghai's swordplay. In the previous Martial Arts Dimension, whether through technique or true energy, one would typically overwhelm others with sheer force. However, Yu Canghai's swordsmanship was truly exquisite.
The continuous sword energy was chilling to the bone, with countless beams of sword light resembling the cold moon on a winter night, illuminating everything and launching attacks from every corner.
In stark contrast, Ye Kai remained almost motionless, merely shifting his right arm. His blade light moved at a slow pace, yet no matter how Yu Canghai's sword momentum changed, it could not advance even an inch.
"Swish!!!"
Suddenly, Yu Canghai's sword momentum shifted dramatically as hundreds of sword shadows converged into one, piercing through the air like a meteor hurtling toward Ye Kai's heart.
"Is that the shadow of ten thousand swords returning to one? Now that's interesting!"
Ye Kai's eyes lit up as his right hand trembled once more. In an instant, his fingers whirled around, creating dozens of afterimages that struck just three inches from the sword tip, igniting a flurry of sparks.
"Whoosh!!!"
The blinding light in Yu Canghai's eyes suddenly condensed, and he let out a sharp shout. In an instant, his body split into two, and the original meteor-like sword momentum divided once more into two paths.
"Good!"
Ye Kai was genuinely excited. With a similar shout, he lightly tapped the ground with his toes. With a thunderous roar, the blue stones within a three-meter radius instantly turned to powder. A terrifying shockwave sent Yu Canghai flying backward for over ten meters, landing unsteadily.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
The brilliance in Yu Canghai's eyes dimmed slightly as he angled the tip of his sword toward the ground, his voice hoarse as he said, "Such powerful protective true energy!"
Ye Kai waved his hand, and the swirling dust and smoke dissipated in an instant. He laughed heartily, "This Sect hasn't seen such sword techniques, sword momentum, or sword intent in a long time. Truly delightful! Yu Guanzhu deserves this Sect's praise and is indeed qualified to be called a master swordsman of this generation."
He understood that Yu Canghai was unwilling to accept defeat, but so what? The vast and mighty true energy was also a manifestation of strength.
However, to complete the show, he continued with a smile, "Although there is still some distance to go before reaching the Sword Sect's level, you have already taken a solid step forward. But to make you truly convinced, this Sect will make an exception and use three parts of my strength. Pay close attention."
"Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Sect! Rise!!!"
With that clear shout, the swords in the hands of the onlooking martial artists suddenly soared into the air with clashing sounds, transforming into a swarm of fish that rapidly swirled and danced around.
"Hiss!!!"
"What is this? Is this a technique of the Sword Immortal?"
"Sword Control Technique?!"
"……"
Yu Canghai was equally shaken, the light in his eyes suddenly extinguished as he murmured, "So there really are sword immortals, there really are sword immortals. So, everything is true... Master, you were wrong, and I was wrong too. Cultivation leads to the Dao, practicing Qi for longevity, hahahaha..."
"Hahaha... I, Yu Canghai, was wrong... wrong... Hahaha!"
Upon hearing "Cultivation leads to the Dao, practicing Qi for longevity," Ye Kai's heart stirred as well. Nearly a hundred long swords descended one after another, all embedding themselves into the ground, forming a massive character for 'sword.'
"Qingcheng is indeed one of the ancestral grounds of Daoism. Seeing your sudden enlightenment this time, it seems you've taken another step forward. In three to five years, the Sword Sect may be within reach. Not bad, truly not bad!"
"This time, I must thank you, senior. If it weren't for your mercy, Yu Canghai would have long since returned to the underworld."
At this point, Yu Canghai genuinely bowed deeply and performed a grand gesture of respect before slowly rising and saying, "The ties between the Fortune Guard Escort Agency and Qingcheng Sect are hereby severed from today onwards. I wonder how you feel about this, senior?"
Observing Yu Canghai's aura becoming harmonious yet revealing a hint of ambiguity, Ye Kai was genuinely astonished. This fellow not only had a changed demeanor but also appeared much more radiant.
However, he had never intended to eliminate Yu Canghai. Since this realization was his own merit and he proposed turning hostility into friendship, that was quite commendable.
Though it was merely one matter, it wouldn't be long before tales of sword immortals began circulating in the martial world!
With such thoughts in mind, a smile suddenly appeared in Ye Kai's eyes: "Then it's settled!"
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