The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud
Chapter 1113

<h1text-align:" center"=""><spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Chapter 1113: The Great Elder and the Second Elder

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Great Elder's withered face showed a trace of anger and sorrow.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I have been in seclusion for just over a hundred years. Before I even emerged, I sensed the death of my only disciple. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">And it happened right in the heart of Sword Land. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">How daring! Third Elder, Fourth Elder, tell me, what exactly happened?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Great Elder's authoritative voice rang out, his gaze fixed intently on the Sword Qi Corridor.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Of course, he knew what lay there, but precisely because he knew it too well, he felt even more puzzled.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Great Elder, the situation is this... The Sword Qi Corridor is still unstable. If an Immortal Emperor-level existence were to enter, it might cause the entire space to collapse," the Fourth Elder explained succinctly.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He was afraid that the Great Elder, like the Third Elder, might act impulsively in a fit of rage and rush in, which would mean the end of Sword Land's most important place of opportunity.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"So the strongest team to enter this time was Qing Yue's group?" The Great Elder frowned.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He then took out a shattered soul jade, its aura unmistakably belonging to Saintess Qing Yue. Her death was indeed a fact.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Who brought back the girl named Zhang Xiu?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this question, the Third Elder and the Fourth Elder exchanged strange looks.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">After a moment of silence, the Fourth Elder spoke up, "It's supposed to be the Second Elder, but we are not entirely sure."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As soon as he said this, the Great Elder's frown deepened.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"The Second Elder? Wasn't she in seclusion with me?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If the Great Elder could emerge from seclusion, why couldn't the Second Elder? However, no one dared to express this thought.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I refuse to believe that Qing Yue would lose to someone far weaker than her. If that's the case, the only possibility is that the inheritance of the Sword Spirit body of the Sword Ancestor is too demanding, too difficult."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As he spoke, the Great Elder sighed quietly. Knowing cause and effect, he naturally deduced the situation with his cultivation level. His earlier anger had subsided somewhat.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"It seems that this matter has affected you as well, Great Elder. But it appears that the little one I chose and your disciple have ended up in a mutual defeat."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Just as the Great Elder sighed, another sigh echoed in the air. A middle-aged woman dressed in gray robes suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing her, the Third Elder, Fourth Elder, and others quickly bowed in respect.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Greetings, Second Elder!"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Greetings, Second Elder!"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">...

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The two who were supposed to be in seclusion had both appeared.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The second elder also held a shattered soul jade, its aura unmistakably belonging to Zhang Xiu.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If Su Jingzhen were present, he would have recognized her as the woman who had taken Zhang Xiu away from the obscure ancient sword sect in the Luo River region. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">If Su Jingzhen had known that she was the Second Elder of Sword Land, he would have been greatly shocked.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">In front of the Great Elder and the Second Elder, the Third Elder, who was also an Immortal Emperor, seemed almost insignificant.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although he was still filled with rage and a burning desire to kill the Lin Clan patriarch, he felt a bit uneasy. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">With both the Great Elder and the Second Elder present, and if the Sword Master were to appear as well, he would be under immense pressure.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At this thought, the aura of the Third Elder sharpened. The ten or so Lin Clan members kneeling before him immediately had five of their auras extinguished, and they were killed on the spot.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Seeing this, the leaders of the various forces around the square frowned once again.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Great Elder and the Second Elder naturally noticed the Third Elder's actions.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Third Elder, what are you doing?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Punishing some criminals, that's all."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">...

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Sword Master, it seems like things are heading towards an uncontrollable direction," Li Lingxi said with a smile to the Sword Master.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">With their cultivation, they could easily sense the situation in the square.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Sword Land has now revealed almost all of its strongest forces. Including the Sword Master, there are already five Immortal Emperors present. This is truly one of the top sects in the Emperor Realm."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As she spoke, Li Lingxi felt a sense of gravity. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Divine Dan Sect's status in the cultivation world was comparable to that of Sword Land in the Emperor Realm, perhaps even slightly superior. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">However, the Divine Dan Sect was indeed lacking in the number of Immortal Emperor-level cultivators compared to Sword Land.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although sects like the Profound Mystery Dao Sect, Martial God Hall, and Extreme Ice Hall could rival Sword Land, the Emperor Realm was still overshadowed by the terrifying presence of the Immortal Court.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing Li Lingxi's words, the Sword Master gently shook his head. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Once those young people come out of the Sword Qi Corridor, everything will be resolved. Even if I don't intervene, the matter will probably be resolved satisfactorily by then."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi frowned slightly, confused by the Sword Master's words. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She had originally thought that Saintess Qing Yue's death in the Sword Qi Corridor was Su Jingzhen's doing. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Even though she knew that Saintess Qing Yue had reached the early Immortal Lord stage, she still had full confidence in Su Jingzhen.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But now that she had learned that Zhang Xiu had also died inside, Li Lingxi began to think differently. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Like others, she believed that Zhang Xiu and Saintess Qing Yue had likely perished during the trial for the inheritance of the Sword Spirit body.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Yet, after hearing the Sword Master's words, it seemed that there was more to the story.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Sword Master smiled again. "The Great Elder and the Second Elder do not know the true identities of their disciples. In fact, in Sword Land, only I know the true nature of the greatest treasure within the Sword Qi Corridor."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As he spoke, the Sword Master's expression turned solemn, his tone almost reverent.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi blinked, becoming more and more curious about the secrets of Sword Land.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">After a pause, the Sword Master's gaze returned to the square, his brow furrowing.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"In recent years, I've been a bit of a hands-off leader, and some have begun to see themselves as the true masters of Sword Land. It's time to correct some of Sword Land's practices."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He then turned to Li Lingxi.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"I know that in the cultivation world, the Martial God Hall and your Divine Dan Sect have some conflicts. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Since I've chosen to ally with the Divine Dan Sect, I will take care of some loose ends for you."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">It was clear that the Sword Master was fully aware of everything the Third Elder had done, including the presence of Wu Lingtian of the Martial God Hall and the Hunchbacked Immortal in Sword Land.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing this, Li Lingxi became more serious. She knew that the Sword Master was hinting at something, but she wasn't sure what "loose ends" he was referring to.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Sword Master, could you clarify what you mean by 'loose ends'?" she asked respectfully.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">When she had come from the cultivation world, Li Lingxi knew that she would be watched. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">After all, Su Jingzhen's display of power during the Five Element Tribulation had been too conspicuous. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Although Li Lingxi wasn't sure if Su Jingzhen's power truly came from the Martial God Void Tower, the world believed it did. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Therefore, the Martial God Hall would not let the matter rest.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing her question, the Sword Master didn't hesitate. "If I told you that Wu Lingtian and the Hunchbacked Immortal are currently in Sword Land, would you be surprised?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi was startled, her expression growing more and more serious. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She was grateful that she had brought Su Jingzhen and the others to the Divine Shepherd Realm to seek the Immortal Court's assistance. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Su Jingzhen was carrying a token from the Great Elder of the Immortal Court, which would surely be useful in critical moments.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">She was also relieved that the Sword Master was on her side. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Otherwise, as a newly ascended Immortal Emperor, it would have been too difficult to protect Su Jingzhen and the others in the Emperor's Realm.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi stood up and bowed deeply to the Sword Master.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Sword Master lightly waved his hand. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"In all things, it all comes down to choice. Since I've chosen to ally with the Divine Dan Sect, I will naturally fulfill my obligations. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">At the very least, I cannot allow any harm to come to you as my guests in Sword Land."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">His words were casual, but they carried a weighty promise.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">As Li Lingxi and the Sword Master conversed, Ning Yao, who had been quietly standing by, spoke up nervously, "Sect Master, has something happened to my mother?"

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Upon hearing this, Li Lingxi's expression faltered slightly, and a trace of pity flashed in her eyes.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">But she quickly smiled and said, "Your mother is doing just fine in the Sword Qi Corridor. Don't you trust your teacher? With him there, your mother will be perfectly safe."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Li Lingxi wasn't ready to tell Ning Yao the sad truth yet.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Ning Yao nodded obediently, though her face still showed deep concern. She didn't push any further.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">...

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">"Third Elder, the death of your grandson is indeed tragic, but it has nothing to do with anyone else. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Since the rules set by the Sword Master are as they are, your current actions of taking revenge on innocent people are indeed beneath you. Let them go".

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">On the square, after understanding the situation, the Second Elder addressed the Third Elder.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Third Elder smiled coldly. "Very well."

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">He readily agreed, but in the next moment, his Immortal Emperor-level aura surged forth once more. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Lin Qianyan, an early-stage Immortal Lord of the Lin Clan, couldn't withstand the pressure and perished on the spot, his soul extinguished.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">This sudden turn of events left the entire square in stunned silence.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">All the Lin Clan members who had come to watch the ceremony had now been killed by the Third Elder.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Great Elder and the Second Elder narrowed their eyes and turned their gaze to the Third Elder. 

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">Even after they had both expressed their desire for him to release the Lin Clan members, he had still acted so ruthlessly. It was as if he no longer respected their authority.

<spanfont-weight:" 400"="">The Third Elder waved his hand dismissively. "Ah, I was just testing them one last time before letting them go. It seems I pushed a little too hard. My mistake, my mistake."