Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 855: Mysterious Sword Sect

Chapter 855: Chapter 855: Mysterious Sword Sect

The Xuanjian Sect held a significant position in the Martial Arts world, with a fair number of swordsmanship superiors hailing from this sect. Everyone who practiced martial arts looked up to them with great admiration.

Originally, Jian Shen’s emergence had propelled the prestige of the Xuanjian Sect to new heights, but his collusion with the witches of the Shennv Xuanhui had turned him into the common enemy of the Martial Arts community. This sullied the Xuanjian Sect’s reputation, leading them to publicly announce Jian Shen’s expulsion from the sect.

Today, as Jian Shen set foot in the Xuanjian Sect once more, he couldn’t help but sigh. The welcome he received was no longer one of glory or adoration. Instead, he was met with hostility and hatred.

The several hundred disciples of the Xuanjian Sect were already arrayed in a circle around him, their sword tips pointed at Jian Shen. They all appeared ferocious, but in reality, no one dared to make the first move. Everyone knew exactly who stood before them; the number one in swordsmanship meant that whoever stepped forward would be the first to die.

Jian Shen saw some of his old friends among the many disciples of the Xuanjian Sect. Even they regarded him as an enemy, causing him an abrupt pang of pain in his heart.

At that moment, Lin Xi tightly grasped Jian Shen’s hand and said, "Don’t mind them. Remember, I’m always by your side."

"Thank you!" Jian Shen smiled. Standing against the entire Martial Arts community for his beloved seemed worthwhile.

Lu Bei felt troubled, "Fellow disciples, we’re all from the same sect. Why must we come to this?"

Someone rebuked him, "Lu Bei, how could you ally yourself with this traitor? Have you been bewitched by the witch, just like him?"

Lu Bei quickly explained, "That’s not it. You’ve all misunderstood. There’s a terrible situation at hand that will affect the entire Martial Arts world. We’re here to inform the leader of the sect."

With a cold snort, an agile figure leaped over the crowd and approached Jian Shen with a grandmaster’s manner. His eyes were sharp as he stared intently at Jian Shen, his expression extremely solemn, "I was just worrying about how to explain this to the Martial Arts community, but you’ve presented yourself at my doorstep, Jian Shen."

"Leader!" Jian Shen still addressed the leader of the Xuanjian Sect with great respect and added, "Although the leader has expelled me, in my heart, I am still a part of the Xuanjian Sect."

The leader of the Xuanjian Sect coldly retorted, "Nice words, but our Xuanjian Sect will never tolerate a public enemy like you. Today, will you end your life yourself, or shall we help you with it?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xi became anxious, "You at least call you ’Leader’ out of respect, giving you face, and yet you push your luck further. You want him to take his own life? Why don’t you end your own?"

"Witch, shut your mouth." The leader of the Xuanjian Sect was angry, "If it weren’t for your seduction of Jian Shen, he wouldn’t have become the enemy of the Martial Arts world. Even if I don’t purge my sect today, I must uphold the orthodoxy and slay you, the witch."

Lin Xi was furious, "What crap orthodoxy! Each and every one of you so-called orthodox people are hypocrites. You proudly claim your highborn status, but who knows how many disgraceful things you’ve done behind closed doors? Especially how you suppress the female disciples within your sect and impose so many harsh rules on them. Our Shennv Xuanhui can’t stand for this; we intervened to save all female disciples from your clutches. We are the righteous ones; it is you who are evil."

The face of the leader of the Xuanjian Sect darkened, "The rules of the Martial Arts have been passed down for hundreds of years; they’re not up to you to decide."

Lin Xi revealed a look of scorn, "Pfft, old customs handed down for hundreds of years, and you still have the nerve to mention them."

"Witch!" The members of the Xuanjian Sect were so angry they could hardly take it, nearly losing their grandmaster’s composure.

Lu Bei hurried to smooth things over, "Enough, Sister Qian Ye. Please stop talking. You’re not helping but adding fuel to the fire."

"Fine, fine, I’ll say no more. I’d rather not continue with this bunch of stubborn old men; it’s like preaching to the deaf." Lin Xi had no desire to go on arguing with them.

The Xuanjian Sect rebuked, "Lu Bei, have you decided to stand with them? Do you want to become the enemy of the Martial Arts community too?"

"It’s a misunderstanding, Leader. I have important matters to report, concerning the Devil Cult," Lu Bei immediately recounted the recent events, cautioning the leader of the Xuanjian Sect that the real crisis wasn’t dealing with the witch or the Devil Cult, but with a group of Westerners from the West.

For the first time, the leader of the Xuanjian Sect heard of vampires—afraid of sunlight, feeding on human blood, able to live forever. It all sounded too absurd to believe.

"Leader, it’s all true. Please believe me," Lu Bei pleaded at length, but no matter what he said, no one would believe such a preposterous story.

The leader of the Xuanjian Sect couldn’t resist mocking, "Lu Bei, do you think I would believe a story that only an idiot would believe? If you’re going to make something up, at least devise a credible one."

"It’s true, Leader..." Lu Bei seemed to want to continue, but a sudden gleam of cold light flashed, and a terrifying Jian Qi sliced through the air, startling him into silence.

Jian Shen immediately intervened, deflecting the strike in a lightning-fast motion and thereby saving Lu Bei’s life just in time.

"Leader, Lu Bei does not deserve death." Jian Shen used his unrivaled swordsmanship and power to counter and force the leader of the Xuanjian Sect back.

In the clash of Jian Qi, the leader of the Xuanjian Sect was at a disadvantage, his power far less than that of Jian Shen. In full view of everyone, the leader of the Xuanjian Sect was forced to retreat three steps, unable to save face.

"Enough, I came here today to give you a warning. Believe it or not, that’s your choice. I’ve done my duty, upholding the honor of the Xuanjian Sect, my master, and my grandmaster." Jian Shen sheathed his sword and turned to leave.

The leader of the Xuanjian Sect was so enraged he couldn’t suppress his contempt, "Bah, you have the nerve to mention your grandmaster; you betrayed his cultivation and teaching of you."

"I have not forgotten. The grandmaster himself had a disdain for some of the Martial Arts rules. He just didn’t have the power to change them. Now I want to help Qian Ye break those shackles that have bound generations. If the grandmaster’s spirit is watching from the heavens, he must be content." After Jian Shen spoke, the leader of the Xuanjian Sect’s gaze turned icy, yet he had no comeback.

As Jian Shen began to leave, the leader of the Xuanjian Sect gave a cold command, "Everyone listen up! Today the Xuanjian Sect is purging its ranks to account for the entirety of the Martial Arts community and to safeguard our sect’s reputation. We must not let this traitor and witch escape, nor this double-dealing Lu Bei."

"No way, why am I included?" Lu Bei inwardly lamented. He never intended to be a traitor. How had speaking a few words of justice led to this misfortune? This was just too unlucky.

Jian Shen, facing those around him unwilling to clear the path, looked back coldly, "Leader, if you’re going to attack, then don’t blame me for not being polite. The consequences will be severe."

The leader of the Xuanjian Sect, seemingly unconcerned, replied with a faint smile, "No worries. You’re welcome to kill us all, leave none alive, and cleanse this place with blood, as long as you feel doing so honors the expectations your grandmaster had for you."