Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect
Chapter 384 - 240: The Fall of Heavenly Sword Manor (Part 2)

Chapter 384: Chapter 240: The Fall of Heavenly Sword Manor (Part 2)

The enemy is at least above twenty steps, possibly even stronger than the ancestor.

The gap is too large.

This led to her tremendous spiritual power consumption, which she can no longer sustain.

Once the spiritual power is depleted, it’s hard to recover and replenish.

Though she still has special spirit crystals as a backup.

These spirit crystals are formed after Longevity Realm cultivators Return to Void, bringing back spiritual energy and injecting it into special crystal jade, thus forming spirit crystals which can be used to replenish spiritual power for cultivators when excessively consumed.

However, only a very few Longevity Realm cultivators would do this, as it affects their own cultivation.

These spirit crystals were specifically left for her by the ancestor, accumulated over countless years.

"What exactly is this power? The Netherworld Palace could not possibly have so many powerful Longevity Secret Realm experts, let alone be this strong...."

Lin Qingping’s face showed a mixture of grief and despair.

Because she knew Heavenly Sword Manor was finished.

The ancestor sacrificed himself, activated the Ten Thousand Sword Formation, and unleashed a sacrificial sword to send her out.

"Uncle Weng, capture her alive. I have never owned a Longevity Secret Realm slave girl before."

Two figures stepped forward.

The leader was a masked man in fine robes, and it was he who spoke.

However, the one suppressing Lin Qingping was a gray-clad masked man beside him.

If they are wearing masks, it must be to hide their identity.

She found it hard to understand. Heavenly Sword Manor had never offended such a powerful force, so why support the Netherworld Palace against Heavenly Sword Manor?

"Your Highness, killing her is possible, capturing her alive is difficult."

The gray-clad masked man spoke hoarsely, shaking his head.

"That’s truly a pity."

The man in fine robes said regretfully, "Then cut through the confusion quickly and don’t drag it out too long."

The gray-clad masked man nodded, then walked towards Lin Qingping, countless golden halos emerged, layer upon layer, finally manifesting a colossal golden figure, like a Primordial Spirit Dharma Form, stretching out a gigantic hand to press down fiercely.

The huge sword shadow gradually bent under the pressure, eventually collapsing and dissipating.

Lin Qingping spat out a mouthful of blood suddenly, her face pale, followed by the fragments of a few spirit crystals in her palm shattering, transforming into spiritual energy and merging into her body.

Even though she knew it was futile.

But even if she were to die... she’d still want to bite back.

The vermillion mark at her brow grew more vivid.

But at this moment, a fierce sword light shot out from the distant darkness, splitting the night sky, revealing countless shining stars, tearing apart the golden ring net.

In an instant, Lin Qingping felt the terrible pressure that had been enveloping her suddenly disappear, feeling a sense of relief.

"Is that?"

She looked sharply at the sword light, which, after tearing through the golden ring net, charged straight towards the gray-clad masked man.

The gray-clad masked man reached out to grasp it, a giant golden ring encircling the sword light.

But with a tremor from the sword light, the golden ring shattered.

At the same time, countless starlight descended from the sky, turning the heavens into a misty starry sky.

Against this resplendent starlight backdrop, a figure stepped forward.

The figure grew larger, transforming into a starry deity, wielding a massive sword, slashing decisively.

Instantly, the colossal golden figure atop the golden ring domain crumbled completely.

Poof!

The mask on the gray-clad masked man’s face shattered suddenly, followed by a spray of blood, revealing a hideous and twisted face.

"Who are you? Heavenly Sword Manor shouldn’t have such a master?"

The gray-clad masked man glared at the enormous figure, his voice incredibly cold.

"Who I am doesn’t matter... however, I will protect her."

Li Qian said calmly.

This individual has a very high cultivation realm, likely close to thirty steps in Returning Void.

Without utilizing Dao Rhythm, he can indeed defeat the opponent by leveraging the unformed Spirit Sword Sect with the Celestial Star Sword Technique.

But it’s merely a defeat.

To kill the opponent, more trump cards, or even all the foundation, must be used.

The origins of these two Longevity Secret Realm individuals are unknown, and it’s unclear if there are stronger ones behind them.

If he can force the enemy to retreat and save Lin Qingping, it would be worthy of Heavenly Sword Manor.

"Releasing her is possible, but... she must hand over the Heavenly Sword Stele."

The masked man in ornate attire’s face grew serious upon seeing Uncle Weng also being suppressed.

If they let Lin Qingping go like this, what about the Heavenly Sword Stele?

He must obtain this object.

It’s crucial to him, determining if he can connect with the Eternal Royal Family’s prince.

"Even if I die, don’t even think of making me hand over the Heavenly Sword Stele."

Lin Qingping’s tone was resolute.

She already recognized who was rescuing her, but she didn’t say it aloud.

At this moment, she was immensely shocked inside.

Although she knew Qian Yuan had great talent, no matter how high the talent, the cultivation time is ultimately short.

At most, he’s stronger than her by a bit.

But she didn’t expect Qian Yuan to actually suppress the enemy.

She deeply understands how strong the opponent is.

Definitely stronger than the ancestor.

What does this indicate?

Qian Yuan is certainly someone existing above twenty steps in Returning Void.

"You want the Heavenly Sword Stele?"

Li Qian frowned slightly.

There’s no way this thing can be handed over.

He still needs it.

An object possessing Dao Rhythm, it’s extremely precious and rare, scarcely found in the world.

Without the Heavenly Sword Stele, where would he find a substitute?

"Fellow Daoist, I advise you not to intervene too deeply, the Heavenly Sword Stele is coveted by a Daozi level existence, you should understand the gravity of the situation; if you offend that Daozi... even if you’re over thirty steps in Returning Void, nobody can save you from heaven or earth."