Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect
Chapter 159 - 158 The Gatekeeper

Chapter 159: Chapter 158 The Gatekeeper

"Who is this intruder! How dare you barge into the Marquis Mansion!"

The entire Lanling City was granted to the Xiao Family as their fief. Entering the city is as if you’ve trespassed into the Marquis Mansion.

Defeating the four generals with the Five Tigers Breaking Door Saber, once past the knocking threshold, an Outer Door steward immediately appeared.

This person was a Martial General who had used a Divine Infant Pill. Standing eight feet tall, with crimson-purple skin, a rugged appearance, wearing Mountain Pattern Treasure Armor with divine light flickering, and six horizontal knives on his back, each five feet long, all at the Court Ceremony Level, dazzlingly colorful with different attributed special enchantments, he looked like a peacock spreading its tail, or a general on stage.

His entire equipment set was complete, not to mention, he rode a Five-Colored Lion. Its mane flashed with divine light as a protective shield, clearly a Nascent Soul Realm Great Demon Divine Beast. The whole person sparkled like a light bulb, just looking at his equipment made one’s scalp tingle.

Tie Dan was speechless as well. Though the Immortal Palace’s dress-up was ostentatious and flashy, it included many who didn’t match their talents, drunkards, embroidered pillows posing as something they’re not, which greatly lowered their average combat strength. Among the same realm, they were relatively the weakest of the Three Great Sects.

However, the great general in front was clearly not among them. Though he looked arrogant with his nose in the air, he surely had the capital. Being capable of sitting steadily on that lion wasn’t something an ordinary person could do.

Moreover, his complexion had been refined to a purplish-black, clearly having condensed his Gang Power into his bones and blood, exerting immense pressure with every gesture, probably a genuine Martial God Level expert, the Xiao Family’s trump card for guarding the gate.

Yet, a respectable Nascent Soul Martial God, who humbled himself to guard the Xiao Family Marquis Mansion - he was definitely a bootlicker. Of course, it brought him a full set of Divine Equipment Spirit Beast which wasn’t a loss. Furthermore, he was on his home turf; even if the old tree planter and Ruan Family’s patriarch came personally, it wouldn’t necessarily be advantageous.

Sigh, only a few days, and I’ve encountered yet another Nascent Soul Realm expert.

The Central Plains, truly a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers...

Tie Dan had only one sword in hand, seeing that the opponent carried six. Moreover, that lion shook its mane and transformed into Returning Dust Protective Divine Light, countering Tie Dan’s Xuanming True Qi, making it clear that coming to a standoff wouldn’t bring an advantage. Besides, strong archers were already gathering around.

Alright, let’s not fight.

Thus, Tie Dan, prioritizing the bigger picture, stifled his anger, sheathed his sword, took a Jade Bracelet in hand, and tossed the letter like a dart.

"Your Commandery Princess is in trouble, I came to deliver a message seeking aid."

"A Commandery Princess? Which Commandery Princess?"

Seeing Tie Dan subdued by his overwhelming aura, sheathing his sword in submission, the Purple-faced Divine General was smug as a victorious rooster, took the letter, urged his lion forward, right up to Tie Dan’s face, where the foul breath of the lion sprayed on him, opened the letter, then sneered, tossing the letter onto Tie Dan’s head,

"I wondered who it was, it’s from Marquis Xichang’s family, an offshoot from the second house, yet dares to demand the Spiritual Essence Immortal Mushroom? Go ask her father!"

Tie Dan squinted his eyes,

"Are you really not going to help?"

The Purple-faced Divine General chuckled,

"The Xiao Family empire is vast, so many eyes watching, these collateral descendants are often deceived, can you manage each one?

Besides, fetching an Immortal Mushroom is a big deal, without the patriarch’s instructions, who can make the decision? Get lost, Lanling doesn’t permit you to cause trouble."

Tie Dan frowned,

"Then where is Marquis Xichang now?"

The Purple-faced Divine General snorted,

"How should I know? Considering you’re a newly recruited house slave of Marquis Xichang’s family, I’ll let it slide this time, sparing your life, now scram!"

Well, so you’re picking a fight...

Tie Dan’s face turned cold, his voice sank,

"I traveled a thousand miles to deliver a message for rescue. Now that the message is delivered, whether you help or not is your business. Give me my promised Immortal Pill!"

"Heh, hahahah! Ha—ptoo!"

The Purple-faced Divine General spat on the ground, opened his mouth,

"Still want an Immortal Pill? Dream on..."

"Boom!"

"Zing!"

"Roar!"

Triple turbines fully engaged!

White Tiger Leaping Over the Stream! A slash to the head! Directly striking towards the Purple-faced Divine General’s face!

Nobody expected, Tie Dan really opted to fight just like that! Not to mention the surrounding archers were momentarily stunned, even the Divine General himself almost did not react!

But the Five-Colored Lion reacted!

In fact, the beast’s senses were always the most acute! Only it knew how thick the mingled scent of blood was on Tie Dan!

Yes, the pure genetic-level aura of the strong! Female counterparts would inevitably be attracted to the strong, weaker males destined to be vanquished by this aura of victory!

But for equally powerful, even cross-species competitors, this was a thorough blood-stained provocation!

Moreover, the lion didn’t need to get entangled in such complexities, its Mana was already fully unleashed, fully focused! Just waiting for Tie Dan’s single jump and slash, it would let its Returning Dust Protective Divine Light burst forth! Blocking his sword! Then a bite... Wha—what! It didn’t block it!

"Roar—roar!"

Starlight burst out! Blood Qi soared to the sky!

Tie Dan!

At the moment of drawing his sword and swinging down! Condensed the Taibai Sword Light on the blade edge! The sword light broke the divine glow! A single chop landed on the lion’s head!

Indeed! A smash!

This Five-Colored Lion was indeed a Nascent Soul Beast! Not only protected by divine light, and a war helmet! Moreover, with tough skin and a hard skull! Take a strong full-force swing! Breaking through the divine light armor, cutting the fur and skin, but its momentum eventually waned! Carving a deep bone-revealing gash on the lion’s head! Unable to sever its head!

However, a smash was enough!

"Kill!"

Taking advantage of the moment when the Five-Colored Lion was knocked into a concussion, collapsing to the ground!

Tie Dan! Switched from a slash to a stab! Raised the sword tip! Gathering sword light! Directly stabbing towards the Purple-faced Divine General’s heart!

"Clang!"

"Wahaha!"

Never expected, a mere Golden Core Realm house slave! To erupt with such rapid speed! Nor expected the audacity to challenge him across realms!

How! Dare you!

Thus, caught off guard, Tie Dan indeed charged forward to assassinate! Feeling a shock in his chest, knowing the Heart Protecting Mirror was shattered! But all his long blades were sheathed on his back pretending to be strong! In panic, couldn’t draw them out! Screamed loudly! Exploding with Bursting Qi across his body! Fighting Spirit Armor on!

"Kill!"

But too slow!

Perhaps because of a unique cultivation technique! Liquid-like Fighting Spirit seeped from every pore of the Purple-faced Divine General, forming a Vigorous Qi Armor as protection! But compared to turbo Tie Dan, this move was really too slow!

Tie Dan certainly knew, should these iron-pumping muscle giants explode with Qi, muster their strength! They could easily crush mountains and destroy cities! Us weaklings would stand no chance!

Thus, with a lifted sword and a flash of light! A single slash around! Directly to the Purple-faced General’s throat! Qi-breaking, sealing the throat! Before the Fighting Spirit Armor could form! It’d be a blood-drawing cut!!

"Snap!"

"Bang!"

"Argh—ah!"

Yet another slash was blocked!

Suddenly, a golden light flashed! The Purple-faced General’s waist card Jade Pendant exploded! Tilting Tie Dan’s treasure blade by three degrees! A slash scraped across the cheek! Sent the general’s head guard flying off spectacularly! Struck the Divine General with hair disheveled, making him scream wildly!

"Damn!"

Your Demon Palace and your endless life-saving tricks! So annoying!

Tie Dan was furious! Bearing intense killing intent!

With the left hand grabbing the Purple-faced General’s hair bun! The right hand thrust a sword to the face! A clang! The sword was deflected by the Fighting Spirit Armor formed on the purple face! Immediately the blade scraped, probing into the Divine General’s jaw, taking advantage of his untimely mouth closure, prying it open! Wedging a sword down!

"Clang!"

The Purple-faced General finally unsheathed his blade! Resisting it against the Court Ceremony Blade pommel! Preventing the blade from entering his throat and disemboweling him! A sword circled and smashed onto Tie Dan’s ribs! Instantly breaking three of Tie Dan’s ribs, blocking his force application!

But it doesn’t matter!

No need for a sword in hand to kill!

Tie Dan! Used one hand to pry open the Purple-faced Divine General’s mouth! Crimson pupils, blood eyes! Stars and sparks splattering! Sword lights flickering in both eyes! Like violent thunder flashing within vision! Seemingly millions of sword light bolts, as if ready to strike down!

"Ahhhh!"

The Purple-faced General screamed like a slaughtered pig! His purple face looked like a rotten eggplant!

"Hold on—!! Spare him!!"

Fortunately, the Xiao Family’s servants were well-trained, seeing this instant, the gatekeeper Divine General, was grabbed by Tie Dan and beaten to the ground, hurriedly rushed forward to kowtow and plead,

"The hero came a thousand miles to deliver a message; our Xiao Family appreciates the great favor, no offense intended! General Wang is a blunt person who cannot speak kindly! Our Xiao Family will definitely compensate handsomely! Enemies should be resolved rather than knotted! Please consider thrice, hero!!"

"Ah, ah... ah!"

The Purple-faced General couldn’t care for his mouth being penetrated by a sword tip, his mouth full of blood, frantically nodding, letting go and tossing his dual swords as a sign of surrender, whimpering pitifully like a puppy seeking mercy.

Tie Dan coldly stared at him, eyes full of killing intent. But he hesitated for a moment.

Because he clearly sensed, there were at least six Nascent Soul Level presences rising, with powerful auras suppressing, Divine Thoughts locking onto him, above, below, surrounding in all directions. Even if he could execute a sudden strike, instantly killing the Purple-faced one, he would likely face thunderous attacks without a resting ground.

The household servant quickly seized the opportunity to offer an exit, spitting words like beans,

"Marquis Xichang was appointed as inspector, moved to govern Yingzhou! Today the patriarch and Marquis are also not home, the one in charge is the Young Master, has been reported, rescuing is of utmost importance! Please come with me to claim your reward, noble warrior!"

Tie Dan snorted coldly,

"Fine! I spare him a life! Let’s see your generous compensation!"

Then he pulled the Court Ceremony Blade from the Purple-faced General’s mouth, swung a sword, placing it right on the slash on the lion’s head, a slash splitting the Five-Colored Lion’s skull in half!

The Purple-faced General’s body slumped from the lion’s body onto the ground, keeping his mouth tight, not daring to move.

Tie Dan carried his sword, coldly swept a glance at the surrounding archers. All were intimidated by his fierce presence, lowering their arrows and heads, avoiding eye contact, gradually making way.

Hmph, Demon Palace, still the Demon Palace, a place full of useless scum.