Eternal Swordmaster
Chapter 226 - 219 Inevitability Part 1

Chapter 226: Chapter 219 Inevitability Part 1

Hua Yunu and her three companions did not dare to move an inch. Autumn Leaf Daoist, a top Golden Core expert at the same level as the Hua Family Head Hua Shenxi, had actually come forward to stand up for a mere Innate Manor. For anyone, this was unimaginable.

What initially seemed like an easy task, now confronted by a sudden appearance of more than a dozen Daoist Masters. In the usually barren Southern Territories, when did Daoist Master-level experts become so cheap?

Perhaps not even the entire Mysterious Leaf Sect had as many Daoist Master-level cultivators? A common Innate, even if he had exceptional talent in Formation and Talisman Techniques, couldn’t possibly have such significant clout.

"Junior... junior... didn’t do it on purpose. This time, it was really just a misunderstanding..." Hua Yunu’s mind raced as she struggled to squeeze out a sentence, a sentence that took her a great deal of effort to utter.

The other three from the Flying Sect were even more ashen-faced, not knowing what to say.

Yue Ying’s renown overseas might be considerable, but here, no one cared. The Flying Sect was indeed strong, but its reach did not extend to this place.

"We... are willing to trade our possessions for our lives...."

The man barely managed a smile, thinking of a solution, transmitting his voice to everyone present.

"Possessions?"

Lin Xin, the Porcelain King, and two elders also slowly ascended, with none of them using their own cultivation base to support themselves. Instead, a thin, translucent membrane enveloped their bodies, lifting and suspending them at the same height as the group of Daoist Masters.

"Hua Yunu, you come to my place without reason or introduction, and your first words are threats to massacre my estate; what is the meaning of this?" Lin Xin asked clearly and firmly.

"I...." Hua Yunu felt aggrieved in her heart; she could hardly say she had just come to seek revenge on Lin Xin, suspecting him to be the mysterious person who had targeted her before. Without evidence, who would believe her? These days, Sects commit many misdeeds, but without evidence, words are useless.

Watching Hua Yunu’s face redden, Lin Xin felt no particular emotion in his heart. If roles were reversed today and he had been unprepared, Hua Yunu would probably have attempted to massacre the manor.

As for reasons, who cares for the reasons of a dead person? Sects don’t pursue the troubles of the living, especially now when the Sects are in need of more manpower.

But he also knew that once he truly took action and killed Hua Yunu, what would follow would be the fierce retaliation of the Hua Family.

It could even be a desperate reprisal, because if the other side did not handle the matter well, it would be seen as an opportunity for anyone to bite into them—the piece of meat surrounded by wolves must demonstrate invincible strength and power to deter potential enemies threatening their family interests and member rights.

The Hua Family... with so many Golden Core Daoist Masters, if they fought to the death, those he had called upon could not contend, especially against the supremely powerful Hua Shenxi, with whom nobody could confront directly.

"Little Lin, you need to think carefully. Hua Yunu is a rare talent of the Hua Family. If you decide now and cut off their hope..." At this moment, Autumn Leaf Daoist, the top Golden Core expert brought by the Porcelain King, transmitted his voice into Lin Xin’s ears.

Lin Xin hovered mid-air, supported by a formation, standing still, his gaze fixed on Hua Yunu and her two companions.

"Villa Master Lin, the three individuals accompanying this Hua Family brat, judging by their attire, should be cultivators from the overseas Flying Sect. Golden Core Stage cultivators are the backbone of any Sect. If their lives were to end here..." A Daoist Master transmitted their voice to him.

"The Flying Sect..." Lin Xin had heard the name. It was an infamous assassin Sect from overseas, teeming with experts, and was a top-level major Sect that far surpassed the Vermilion Bird Holy Court or even the Mysterious Leaf Sect.

Now surrounded by Daoist Masters, the situation was like catching turtles in a jar—ever so easy. With just a word from him, these four people would be torn into shreds.

But the consequences that would ensue were unthinkable.

Just one sentence. Merely a single sentence.

Yet countless thoughts and calculations flashed through Lin Xin’s mind, ultimately leaving him somewhat disheartened. He was about to speak and let them go.

Suddenly, a scene from a memory flashed abruptly in his mind.

He stopped speaking, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes.

Shh.

When he opened his eyes again, a hint of red flashed in his eyes.

"Please proceed," he said.

"No!" Hua Yunu’s face turned pale as she transformed into a flurry of white petals scattering into the light. The other three rode a black hawk and soared into the sky, turning into a black streak that disappeared.

"For Eons and Ages."

Suddenly, from the ground, a transparent giant blade soared into the sky, extending seemingly without limit, slashing viciously towards the heavens, piercing through the clouds.

The white clouds in the sky appeared instantly punctured, as the blade—long like a sword—radiated countless tiny sparkles of Spiritual Light, which like butterflies, slowly gathered around the edge of the blade.

The blade’s edge turned slightly, slashing sideways.

Shh!!!!

A candle flame was extinguished with a single cut.

Within a pristine chamber in the Hua Family, a man in white clothes silently knelt before an incense burner, eyes closed, sword in hand. The blade slowly retracted from the incense flame it had just severed, and he inhaled the scent of the cut incense from the sword.

"My child... is dead."

The man’s voice, though his eyes remained closed, permeated clearly through the chamber.

For a moment, the ears of all the important figures of the Hua Family outside were filled with his voice, deep and tranquil.

The Hua Family’s ancestors, who were sipping tea and discussing the Dao with Daoist friends, suddenly paused mid-action.

The Family Head, in the midst of a high-level meeting, also shuddered; his complexion instantly paled.

Several beautiful women laughing and chatting while watering the garden were suddenly struck dumb.

Inside the secret chamber, Hua Shenxi slowly sheathed his sword and turned towards the door.

The door opened, and outside, two beautiful maids gently draped a pristine feather robe over him. He spread his arms, allowing the two to delicately tie the robe’s sash with their mouths.

A young girl in a purple gauze gown knelt before him, gently lying down for him to step on her back and climb into an exquisitely white sedan chair parked at the entrance, carried by four beautiful young women in the prime of their youth.

"Eldest brother, are you truly intending to take action yourself?" A few white-haired old men came flying from afar, hovering in front of the sedan chair, their expressions grave.

"Eldest brother, this matter concerns the Sect’s grand scheme... We must report to the main Sect first, otherwise, it will certainly give others a pretext."

"Xiao Liu is dead. We are also heartbroken and shocked, but what the Hua Family needs to focus on now is how to stabilize the family situation. I just received news that the killer is Qiuye Daozi," a crone said solemnly. "We all know how dearly you love your slave, but this issue..."

"So what?" Hua Shenxi suddenly interrupted her, his voice cool and icy.

"If I want to make a move, I will. If I want to kill..." Hua Shenxi sat in the sedan, "who can stop me?"

"Eldest brother! This is a matter of great importance; the person behind the other party may be a True Monarch of the Sect..."

Yet, the sedan was already slowly taking off, the four women carrying it were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Ignoring the pleas and obstructions from the three great Taoist Master Elders of the Hua Family, he directly flew towards the distance.

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The sword light slowly lingered in mid-air, and the blood mist suddenly burst open, dividing into four parts, all cleaved by the transparent giant sword, segmented and dissipated.

All the Daoist Masters were silent. Someone had already explained in advance the strength and power behind these four. Ideally, the situation could have been handled by leveraging influence to make the other party back off, avoiding escalation, and both sides would naturally avoid a full-blown conflict. But now...

"Still too impulsive," someone muttered under their breath. A situation that could have been defused was now past the point of no return.

Lin Xin hovered quietly mid-air, utterly expressionless.

"Many thanks to Qiuye Daozi."

The sword light slowly dissipated; a man in gray with a bamboo hat adjusted his hat and turned towards the manor’s resting area.

Ci Wang and the old man were also somewhat puzzled as they looked at Lin Xin.

"Lin boy, there was no need for such a decisive killing."

"Let the Hua Family come. If I had not prepared in advance this time, perhaps now not a single soul in the manor would be alive," he said indifferently.

"Aren’t you afraid? Even I’m not confident against Hua Shenxi," Ci Wang said gravely.

"I am afraid," Lin Xin replied lightly. "But if I let them go, would they really let bygones be bygones?"

Ci Wang fell silent.

Indeed, given Hua Yunu’s temperament, after suffering such a tremendous humiliation, it was impossible for her to let it go. Otherwise, she would invariably leave an indelible weakness in her psyche during her cultivation practice.

What Alchemy Dao seeks is the perfection of the soul. Only a flawless perfection is the true strength of an Alchemical Taoist Master.

"But doesn’t this escalate the conflict?" the white-haired elder spoke softly.

The three of them descended slowly to the ground.

"Let the conflict escalate then. If Qiuye Daozi, my predecessor, can resolve this with a single stroke without any hesitation, as someone who’s merely employed, should I be indecisive and worried? Some matters must be decisively cut when it’s time. Although my Spirit Heart Villa is not very strong now, it’s not a place where just anyone can insult," he said calmly.

"Hua Shenxi is too strong. If you think you can solve problems with just enough money, then you’re probably going to be disappointed..." the white-haired old man said quietly.

Yet Lin Xin was pondering another issue.

"There’s no need for further words, gentlemen. What’s done is done; now it’s time to think about cleaning up the aftermath," he said.

"Indeed..." Ci Wang nodded. "Rest assured, if Hua Shenxi comes, I will surely protect you."

"I, Du Ling, count myself in as well. The material you gave me, Lin boy, is too tempting. If there’s more, even if we have to attack the Hua Family head-on, count me in," said Du Ling, an old man, and one of the top Golden Core cultivators pulled in by Ci Wang, now openly taking a stand.

Lin Xin outwardly expressed his thanks, but he understood that no matter what, Hua Yunu had to die there.

If Hua Yunu had found this place, then it was possible she had confirmed he was the one who had attacked and let go of the insect master and Dongyue. Compared to the hatred with the Hua Family, being known for releasing the Dongyue insect master was the real trouble. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)