Dandy Pill God
Chapter 601: The Decision of the Shushan Sword Sect

Chapter 601: Chapter 601: The Decision of the Shushan Sword Sect

"Longtian, speak up."

At that moment, a middle-aged man with grey-white hair, dressed in coarse hemp clothing, and with a grey-brown left hand, suddenly looked towards Chu Longtian and spoke in an indifferent tone.

This person was none other than the current leading figure of the Destruction Sword Intent lineage of the Shushan Sword Sect, the master of Chu Longtian, the Destruction Sword Venerable!

"Yes, Master."

Hearing the words of the Destruction Sword Venerable, Chu Longtian firstly responded respectfully before recounting the experiences he had in the Great Xia Dynasty before all the elders present.

After listening to Chu Longtian’s narration, the Destruction Sword Venerable’s brows furrowed first.

Even the void around him seemed to ripple with a terrifying wave of Sword Intent.

He turned to look at one of the seven people, a young man in a white robe, and was the first to say,

"Sect Leader Brother, the way Great Xia Dynasty has acted shows complete disregard for our Shu Mountain. I propose that, starting today, we mete out the deserved punishment upon Great Xia Dynasty. I request Sect Leader Brother to sanction this!"

"Unacceptable!"

No sooner had the Destruction Sword Venerable finished his sentence than a man in green clothing on the opposite side rejected the idea,

"After all, the Great Xia Dynasty is one of the few Eighth Grade forces today. If we rashly engage with them in a large-scale conflict, I fear it will only benefit others, and moreover..."

Saying this, the man in the green clothing glanced at Chu Longtian before continuing,

"Moreover, the Great Xia crown prince mentioned previously by Nephew Chu did not push things too far; there is still room for remediation on both sides. Therefore, I suggest that we should not completely sever ties with the Great Xia Dynasty unless absolutely necessary."

"Taiyin, what do you mean? Are you saying we should just let my disciple’s grievances be forgotten?"

Upon hearing the words of the man in green clothing just then, the gaze of the Destruction Sword Venerable instantly turned icy.

With a sharp look in his eye, he ’pressed’ the man in green, also known as the Taiyin Sword Venerable, coldly saying,

"As disciples of the Shushan Sword Sect, we can bully others, but absolutely no one can bully a disciple of the Shushan Sword Sect. Otherwise, they must face the wrath of our Shu Mountain Sword Sect."

"This is not only the style of us Sword Cultivators, but also a matter of maintaining the honor and face of our Sect. Taiyin, your approach just now, wasn’t it a bit too feeble?"

"Hmph! Don’t you think such thoughts of yours, Brother Destruction, are a little too overbearing?"

Confronted with the aggressive demeanor of the Destruction Sword Venerable, the Taiyin Sword Venerable was unafraid.

He too looked directly into the eyes of the Destruction Sword Venerable, his tone gradually becoming more resolute.

"The way of the sword is the righteousness of gentlemen, to act with purpose and restraint. Indiscriminate killing can lead to grave errors; one must not lose oneself, or it’s a step towards the Demon Path."

"Brother Destruction, I understand that your lineage cultivates through domination and the Destruction Mystery, but is it really appropriate to wage war over this matter?"

As Taiyin Sword Venerable’s words fell, Destruction Sword Venerable, seated in his place, instantly showed a change of countenance.

His originally grey-white hair turned into an unfathomable pitch black in an instant, and even his grey-brown left hand likewise turned ink-black. The aura of destruction and slaughter abruptly filled the Sect Leader’s grand hall.

"Taiyin, you’d better clarify what you mean. Are you suggesting that I have now fallen into the Demon Path?"

"Hmph! Whether or not you’ve entered the Demon Path, I think you, Brother Destruction, should be clearer on that than I am. Are you saying that you can’t even..."

"Enough!"

Just then, Tian Xinghun, the Sect Master of the Shushan Sword Sect, suddenly raised his hand to interrupt the argument that had been taking place between the two.

He was dressed in a white robe, with a youthful and handsome face, looking just like a scion of a noble family, seemingly devoid of any particular sharpness.

But now, as he spoke, the two who had been arguing immediately fell silent.

At this moment, he was not looking at the Sword Venerables Destruction and Taiyin, but instead directed his gaze towards a man who resembled a middle-aged scholar.

"Wen Xiu, how do you view the current situation?"

The middle-aged scholar named Wen Xiu paused to consider the words of Tian Xinghun before he clasped his fist in reply:

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, in my opinion, the issue with Chu stems primarily from the investigation into Disciple Chang You’s death."

"In the process, those two juniors named Zhu Fei and Ji Xuanyue seem to be the main catalysts for the incident’s escalation, so..."

Wen Xiu Sword Venerable hesitated slightly before continuing:

"So I believe we could suggest to the Great Xia Dynasty that they hand over those two individuals, and then we can deal with them ourselves."

"In doing so, not only would we have an explanation for our own side, but we could also avoid fully antagonizing the Great Xia Dynasty at a time like this. I believe the Great Xia Dynasty will likely not refuse our request."

"What if the Great Xia Dynasty refuses to hand over those two? After all, the reason the Great Xia Crown Prince acted against my nephew Chu was because of those two individuals."

At this moment, a female Sword Venerable seated on the other side furrowed her brows and inquired of Wen Xiu Sword Venerable.

"Heh, Hai Lan, you worry too much. I believe the Great Xia Dynasty will agree to our demands."

Wen Xiu Sword Venerable smiled slightly before explaining, "The Great Xia Crown Prince’s actions against my nephew Chu were merely to uphold their own dignity."

"After all, what both sides seek is a balance. Now that the Great Xia side has gained an advantage, as long as we don’t make a high-profile move on this matter, having them hand over the individuals should be straightforward."

"Moreover, if we manage to do this, Chu himself would likely be willing, wouldn’t he?"

As he spoke, Wen Xiu Sword Venerable’s eyes smiled towards Chu Longtian.

Chu Longtian was initially startled, then nodded and replied, "I am willing, Sect Uncle Wen Xiu."

After a slight pause, Chu Longtian added, "Initially, those two believed they had the support of the Great Xia Dynasty, not realizing that they were but expendable characters. When we have them in our hands, I look forward to seeing what their expressions will be."

"Destruction, what is your opinion now?"

After hearing the words of Wen Xiu Sword Venerable and Chu Longtian, Sect Master Tian Xinghun’s gaze then returned to Destruction Sword Venerable.

Destruction Sword Venerable hesitated briefly, but eventually, he sighed deeply and nodded, saying, "I will follow Sect Leader Senior Brother’s arrangements."

"Good, if that’s the case, then let’s settle the matter this way."

Tian Xinghun nodded, then turned to Wen Xiu Sword Venerable with a smile, "Wen Xiu, I’ll leave this matter in your hands. Starting tomorrow, proceed to the Great Xia Dynasty and convey our position to them. Remember not to disappoint me."

"Yes, Sect Leader Senior Brother, Wen Xiu shall not let you down."

Wen Xiu Sword Venerable’s expression turned solemn, as he assured Tian Xinghun with a clasped fist.

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