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Chapter 331 - 331 306 A Sword to Pierce the Heavens

Chapter 331: Chapter 306: A Sword to Pierce the Heavens! Chapter 331: Chapter 306: A Sword to Pierce the Heavens! Jiang He’s face was shrouded in a layer of mystical light, that left onlookers somewhat dazed. Only when the light dissipated did the true visage of the Sword God become apparent.

His features were fair and distinctly contoured, exuding a sharp, cold handsomeness. His deep black eyes shimmered captivatingly as his hair hung loose like black jade, radiating a subtle sheen.

A beautiful man, a veritable paragon of beauty!

Chen Yuan had seen many handsome individuals, such as Zhang Xuan and Ye Chenbai… but they were, at best, on par with Chen Yuan himself. However, even them, including Chen Yuan, in terms of appearance, bore a slight deficit compared to Jiang He.

Combined with what Ye Chenbai had said about Jiang He’s legendary life, he seemed the very template of a novel’s protagonist…

Gu Chun, who had previously thought that Chen Yuan, even with any tricks up his sleeve, was something he could easily deal with, suddenly stiffened in the face at the sight of Jiang He.

It was obvious that he was extremely wary of Jiang He.

But this was normal; facing a legendary figure, ranked seventeenth on the Fengyun List, would invoke wariness in anyone who faced him.

This was the terrifying disparity brought about by strength and influence.

The Fengyun List with a hundred and eight names, each a first-rate powerhouse of the time, may seem abundant. But, if one expanded the scope to the Great Jin Thirteen States, including Japan…

Divvying them up, there were but a few names per state.

Take the Qingyun Sword Sect, the top power in Qingzhou. The only one likely to make it to the Fengyun List was the Sect Master, Xiao Yusheng. As for Chen Yuan,

He was still a hair’s breadth away from the list.

“Golden Envoy Jiang.”

As proud as Gu Chun was, he didn’t dare to show any of his usual airs in front of Jiang He, entirely lacking the casual and composed demeanor he had against Chen Yuan, as if everything was under his control.

He had never imagined that the mighty Sword God would stand up for a mere Reach Profound Realm Heavenly Patrol Envoy.

What was his intention?

Was this a move against the Qingyun Sword Sect?

Jiang He glanced at Gu Chun and outright ignored him, his gaze shifting to the dark clouds that covered miles of the sky. He frowned slightly and raised his right arm a bit,

Pointing with his sword finger. In an instant, a thread-like wisp of Sword Qi rose from his palm. Then, as the Sword Qi moved with the wind, surging Primordial Energy began to gather.

He uttered a single word lightly, “Open!”

Instantly, the Sword Qi soared skyward, reaching for the heavens. In a flash, the fearsome Sword Qi expanded to a hundred yards in size, cleaving the gathering dark clouds above with a single strike, allowing the bright light to shine once again upon the earth.

A strike that rips the sky!

Gu Chun gnashed his teeth, his face ashen with rage, as he glared at Jiang He.

Though no words were exchanged, the message was clear; he had brought the dark clouds to overshadow the heavens, and the other had responded with a sky-clearing strike.

What did this foretell?

Chen Yuan, he was protected!

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yuan felt compelled to admire Jiang He, who stirred even the heavens and earth with his casual movements. He truly embodied the essence of a master!

This was the mark of a real Sword Immortal.

Powerful!

That was the most pertinent thought Chen Yuan had. Indeed, in this world, might makes right, and all efforts are futile before absolute strength.

Gu Chun could maintain his composure and even mock in the face of Chen Yuan, but with Jiang He’s arrival, the situation was immediately reversed, leaving Gu Chun too intimidated to even pass gas.

“Golden Envoy Jiang, what are you implying…” Despite striving to maintain a calm appearance, Gu Chun inhaled deeply to suppress his fury. Yet, his change in demeanor was too drastic compared to before, for if it were anyone else, Gu Chun would not have behaved this way.

Even with serious injuries, he would still fight.

But…

The person before him was Jiang He!

This was a man who had fought his way up from weakness, known for his decisive and ruthless nature, daring to annihilate all the Jianghu forces of an entire State without the slightest concern for repercussions.

Anyone who dared obstruct him met their end under his sword.

Once, a top Sect in a neighboring state incurred Jiang He’s wrath, betraying their intention to kill. That day, Jiang He went alone with his sword to their Mountain Gate.

He slaughtered the majority of their disciples, and several Dan Realm Masters fell.

Even had not an Elder in the Yang Transformation Realm awoke at the last moment, that top Sect would have been erased from the Jianghu. Yet, despite the Elder’s appearance,

Jiang He still retreated unscathed…

As for that Sect, their foundation was half-destroyed, and the decline was irrevocable.

That was the mighty Sword God Jiang He. With him in Qingzhou, no one under the Yang Transformation Realm dared to claim victory over him. It was his presence that maintained the steadiness of Qingzhou’s Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

Though inconspicuous, there had been no sizable rebellions in recent years.

And what of the other States?

The situation in several major states is a mess, with frequent rebellions arising.

Jiang He stood with his hands behind his back, devoid of a longsword, yet the Sword Intent was embodied within him, making him appear as a piercing sword reaching into the sky. He spoke lightly,

“Just now you asked who gave Chen Yuan the audacity to be so arrogant. Now I’ll tell you, it was me, do you have any problem with that?”

His speaking pace was neither fast nor uneven, it could even be described as gentle and soft-spoken, but it contained an extreme sense of confidence and pride.

Chen Yuan’s eyelids drooped slightly as he bowed with cupped hands towards Jiang He and said,

“This humble one, Chen Yuan, has met the senior official!”

Jiang He responded casually with a ‘hmm,’ his gaze fixed unwaveringly on Gu Chun in front of him, the situation reversed just like how he had previously treated Chen Yuan.

Gu Chun’s fists were clenched tightly beneath his sleeves as he spoke in a cold voice,

“Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy, don’t push people too far. Chen Yuan is cruel and ruthless. Not only did he kill my beloved son, he even burnt his corpse. This is a great shame and humiliation for my Gu Family.”

Jiang He glanced slightly in Chen Yuan’s direction with a cold, chiseled face and praised, “Well done.” Then he stared at Gu Chun and said,

“So what if I am bullying you?”

“You…” Hearing Jiang He’s disregard, Gu Chun’s heart instantly filled with rage, and with a glint of murderous intent in his eyes, he said,

“They say Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy is just and fair; is that really just considering no one, treating the Gu Family like nothing? Could it be that you think the Qingyun Sword Sect lacks people?”

Jiang He said, “Are you using the Qingyun Sword Sect to pressure me?”

“It’s not about pressuring you, Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy,” Gu Chun explained. “I cannot rest until this vendetta is avenged. The Qingyun Sword Sect and you have always kept to our own paths, so why should we become enemies over a mere Reach Profound Martial Artist?”

“Although Chen Yuan is indeed an official appointed by the court, he is nothing more than a Heavenly Patrol Envoy. If you, Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy, are willing to stand aside, Gu would surely remember it and repay you in the future.

People call you the Sword God, your swordsmanship is divine, and our Qingyun Sword Sect has been passing down countless sword technique secret methods for hundreds of years. We also have the Wordless Sword Monument, which contains the Supreme Sword Technique,

I could plead with our ancestor to grant you a glimpse.”

Listening to Gu Chun’s well-practiced persuasion, a nearly imperceptible smile curled on the corner of Chen Yuan’s mouth, thinking that if it were someone else, they might have been tempted.

But Jiang He…

Definitely wouldn’t agree.

Apart from the power and interest entanglements between them, Chen Yuan had brought with him a trial from the Taoist Divine Palace – the Ascending Immortal Fruit, which surely had immense usefulness.

How could he possibly forsake the greater for the less?

Chen Yuan’s thoughts were right on the mark, and Jiang He quickly responded by looking at Gu Chun and saying coldly,

“Even if Qingyunzi himself were to come, I would have only a shred of trepidation, and you, Gu Chun, think you can make a fuss here!”

“As for the Qingyun Sword Sect’s Wordless Sword Monument, if I want it, I will take it myself. What need have I for your favors?”

Gu Chun’s expression did not change:

“So, Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy, you mean to say Gu cannot touch Chen Yuan?”

Casting a glance at Gu Chun, Jiang He let out a cold laugh, then turned his gaze northeastward and said,

“Since Sect Master Xiao has already arrived, why bother hiding and watching the show from the sidelines now?”

As the words of Jiang He fell, Chen Yuan and Gu Chun were both startled, turning simultaneously towards the direction where Jiang He was looking. It turned out… someone else was lurking in the shadows, and it was the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Xiao Yusheng!

Chen Yuan couldn’t help but marvel at the intensity of their intent to kill him; one Dan Realm powerhouse was not enough, there was another hiding in the dark.

If Jiang He hadn’t arrived, even with the Dan Talisman protecting his body, he would definitely not be able to escape with his life.

A hearty laugh emanated from the void, and a dazzling streak of Qing-colored brilliance flashed by, revealing the true form of the Qingyun Sword Sect Sect Master, Xiao Yusheng, whom Jiang He had named.

Dressed in a long black robe, with his hands clasped behind his back, thick eyebrows, a square face, and a faint smile, from a distance, the entire person exuded an indescribable presence.

Something about his bearing somewhat resembled Jiang He, subtly harmonizing with the natural world.

“Xiao merely arrived just now, yet it is truly impressive how, Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy, detected me despite the spirit object hiding my presence. It seems you are not only a divine swordsman; the outside rumors have indeed been exaggerated.”

Xiao Yusheng’s face wore a warm smile, and upon seeing Jiang He, he seemed to bear no animosity, rather the air between them was like that of old acquaintances.

“Sect Master.”

Gu Chun bowed slightly, a flicker of gratification in his eyes. If he alone was indeed apprehensive of Jiang He, adding Xiao Yusheng, who was also on the Fengyun List,

They might not be without a chance of victory.

Yes, the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Xiao Yusheng, was also a character listed on the Fengyun List, ranking at number forty-six.

“Elder Gu, as a Dan Realm figure, going after a mere Reach Profound Martial Artist would invite ridicule if word got out, and people would say the Qingyun Sword Sect lacks people. Do not do this again in the future,” Xiao Yusheng seriously admonished.

“The Sect Master is right. It’s just that Gu was driven by paternal love and had no choice,” Gu Chun took Xiao Yusheng’s hint, aiming to clear himself of blame.

Still, this was conceding to Jiang He, so he curtly deflected the point.

He didn’t believe that if he insisted on taking Chen Yuan’s life, Xiao Yusheng, as the Sect Master, would not lend a hand. If that were the case, his position as Sect Master would indeed not command respect.

Xiao Yusheng looked at him, a hint of displeasure in his eyes, he frowned slightly but quickly covered it up, stepping forward to close some distance between them and said,

“Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy, this has all been a misunderstanding. Elder Gu’s actions were detrimental to the Jianghu rules, but it was ultimately because of his intense paternal love. I hope that you, Jiang, the Heavenly Patrol Golden Envoy, can forgive and understand.”