IS Chapter 136

Chapter 136

When this formation first appeared, its momentum was immense, and at a glance, it seemed incredibly complex.

However, the more one looked, the simpler the pattern became.

It was as simple as the Second Palace Master Ye’s final three sword strikes that defeated the Jade Tower True Man. Anyone who picked up a sword had practiced such sword techniques.

Anyone could draw such a basic spirit-gathering array. But no one could actually create this particular one.

The spirit-gathering array was firmly rooted in the Green Mountains, yet the power of the array could radiate for thousands of miles, and then spread even further. It gathered the scattered spiritual power between heaven and earth towards the core of the array, and then evenly distributed all this spiritual power to the mountains and rivers. The so-called vitality of the newly emerged spiritual vein that they felt in the Micro-Snow Palace was actually the pulsation of spiritual energy between this breath.

The Micro-Snow Palace was located at the core of such a grand formation, so the spiritual energy was naturally rich at all times.

The Micro-Snow Palace had no spiritual vein at all.

And they had exhausted their efforts to snatch a spiritual vein.

They gained nothing, but were instead exposed for what they were.

“In recent years, I have often heard people publicizing this Daoist’s deeds, saying something like ‘One Finger Defines the Spiritual Vein of the Green Mountains’, but it is not entirely true,” Wei Sheng Xian said with a smile. “The miscellaneous affairs in the Micro-Snow Palace are handled by this Daoist, but the major affairs in the palace have always been decided by the Second Palace Master Ye. When we arrived at the Green Mountains, the Second Palace Master found this place pleasing to the eye and designated the main peak. Only then did this Daoist intend to draw a spirit-gathering array to increase the spiritual energy within the sect—unexpectedly, the Second Palace Master had a unique vision, and this place was blessed with spiritual energy, and a spirit-gathering array actually caused such a commotion, leading to the misunderstanding of you all, it is truly my fault.”

In the center of the grand formation, Palace Master Wei Sheng smiled elegantly and humbly, courteous and polite.

His words, however, made it difficult for people to believe even a single syllable.

One could not help but wonder, when he laid down the spirit-gathering array in the Green Mountains and concealed it, claiming it was a newly emerged spiritual vein, had he already foreseen the day, many years later, when everyone would come to attack the mountain gate, wanting to divide up the spiritual vein?

At that time, did Palace Master Wei Sheng also have the same smile on his face?

Ye Zhuo was expressionless; he was already too lazy to listen to Wei Sheng Xian speak.

Wei Sheng Xian continued: “As for what exactly happened in the Ghost Realm, and who is right and wrong, I am not in a position to say. Sect Leader Shen, you are of high moral standing and are respected, your words should be believed by all.”

Someone from the Dao Sect, however, said: “The Hongmeng Sect has long been in cahoots with your palace. We cannot fully trust what Sect Leader Shen says!”

The True Man of the main sect was already dead, and they did not know the details of what happened in the Ghost Realm, but they must not allow the Micro-Snow Palace to distort the truth with their one-sided story.

“Then how about I speak?” A calm and tranquil voice rang out.

Looking over, it was actually the First Disciple of the Sword Sect of the Upper Purity Mountain, Su Yizhen.

The Second Elder of the Sword Sect’s expression changed drastically. They were in an extremely awkward situation now, and despite all their precautions, they had failed to prevent their disciple’s stroke of genius!

Ignoring his master’s winks, Su Yizhen stepped forward and faced the hundreds of families of the Immortal Sect.

In fact, apart from the various Sword Cultivation sects that had been individually challenged by this young man earlier this year, the other people of the Immortal Dao had not seen Su Yizhen much. They only knew that he was an immortal seedling to whom the Sword Sect of the Upper Purity Mountain placed high hopes, a figure who would shoulder the sect’s reputation in the future.

Looking at him now, he was indeed a man of extraordinary bearing.

“Just now, a senior from my sect said that the Hongmeng Sect is on good terms with the Micro-Snow Palace, and therefore cannot be trusted lightly. The Sword Sect and the Dao Sect come from the same source, so my words should be trustworthy.”

Su Yizhen opened his mouth, and the Dao Sect Immortal thought that he was going to speak for the main sect, but upon hearing this, they became much more cautious, looking at Su Yizhen.

Ye Zhuo took all their expressions into his eyes. The people of the Dao Sect and the main sect were not particularly accomplished in cultivation, but there was one thing that made him look at them with new eyes: they were all loyal to the Upper Purity Mountain.

It could not be because of high morality, willing to dedicate themselves to the sect.

Most likely, the benefits that the Upper Purity Mountain could provide were enough for them to go through fire and water.

Su Yizhen did not pay attention to the various gazes, but instead spoke directly: “The True Man of the main sect discussed with the Ghost Emperor, wanting to assist the Ghost Realm in connecting with the human world in exchange for treasures. The Second Palace Master Ye interrupted this scheme, fought with the True Man of the main sect, and finally killed him. Palace Master Wei Sheng opened the great array left by the ancient sages, separating the realms of humans and ghosts. From then on, the human realm no longer had to fear being invaded by the Ghost Realm.”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.

The old Immortal of the Dao Sect wanted to speak, but Ye Zhuo’s flying sword left its sheath, its Life-Bound Sword filled with chilling killing intent. With a “whoosh,” it plunged into the ground in front of Su Yizhen, cutting off his connection with the others.

Its intention was obvious: if anyone interrupted Su Yizhen’s speech, they would first have to try this sword.

Su Yizhen lowered his eyes, looking at Ye Zhuo’s sword.

The Second Palace Master Ye’s sword was protecting him. In fact, in the Ghost Realm, this sword had also protected many people. Even, it had killed those people, protecting the entire human realm that was at the mercy of others. The person wielding the sword might not have intended to, but he would remember, and many people would also remember.

The “No Self” sword was pitch-black, thin, and cold, extremely sharp. But in fact, it was a very beautiful sword.

A Sword Cultivator’s character, in the end, seemed to be like his sword.

And he was also like the Great Mystery Sword, seeking clarity, but with a slight flaw. For this trace of flaw, he had hesitated for a long time. Finally, Su Yizhen knew what he should do.

He would not hide it, would not erase it, he would face it.

Su Yizhen continued to speak about the things that had happened in the Mirage and Ghost Realm.

The disciple of a famous sect, who had not yet been infected with the habit of concealment, spoke clearly and logically in a few words about everything.

Speaking of the Jade Tower’s spirit soul transforming and wanting to keep them in the Ghost Realm forever, the more one listened, the more credible the words became. This was the kind of calculation that the Upper Purity Mountain could make.

It also perfectly verified why the Upper Purity Mountain had called everyone to attack the Green Mountains at this time. The Ghost Realm was no longer profitable, and the people of the Micro-Snow Palace could no longer return, so the Micro-Snow Palace would inevitably be wiped out, and the spiritual vein would be theirs for sure.

They had exhausted all their calculations, but did they ever calculate that the Micro-Snow Palace had no spiritual vein at all?

“Finally, Dao Friend Ye shattered the boundary with one sword, and we were able to return.”

“?”

One sword, shattered the boundary? How could such unrelated words appear in the same sentence?

Shen Xin Ge, however, scrutinized Su Yizhen.

Why did the people of the Sword Sect also call him Dao Friend Ye? Their intentions must be different!

With the words spoken to this point, everything should be without suspense.

But Su Yizhen looked at the sword in front of him, and then slowly looked over the crowd, as if he still had something to say.

Li Yuan looked at him, also thoughtful.

“In my heart meridian, there is half a sword meridian hidden,” Su Yizhen suddenly said.

“Many years ago, it was said that the Illusory Sword Manor was not tolerated by the heavens. The sword meridian of the Illusory Sword Manor seized the creation of heaven, causing the spiritual energy of the human world to decline. Later, the young master of the Illusory Sword Manor, Yun Xiangxi, put righteousness before family and cut off the sword meridian. The heavens sensed his righteousness and guided him to ascend.”

“I do not know where the spiritual meridian of the Illusory Sword Manor went later, but that half a sword meridian is in my heart.”

“For many years, the sword meridian has been hidden in my heart, and has not caused any disaster. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth has not decreased because of it. It can be seen that it is not it that seizes the creation of heaven, nor is it the Illusory Sword Manor that caused the decline of spiritual energy. Regarding this matter, View Master Yin Ye also explained it in the Ghost Realm.”

“Therefore, the Illusory Sword Manor was denounced as the root of all evil, just as the Micro-Snow Palace is today regarded as a demonic palace. If so, then Yun Xiangxi may not have put righteousness before family, and as for the heavens, naturally they did not sense his kindness and guide him to ascend.”

Su Yizhen suddenly realized that he could clearly say the four words “Illusory Sword Manor” in front of everyone. Moreover, after saying it, his impression of the Illusory Sword Manor and all that it entailed had not become fainter.

Why?

Because the people who had erased the traces of the Illusory Sword Manor, who had erased the traces of Yun Xiangxi, were no longer there.

They had all died under Ye Zhuo’s sword.

Then could everything be revealed to the world? Could the hundreds of years of clear and bright sword cultivation accumulated by the Illusory Sword Manor reappear in the human world in a justifiable manner?

“Therefore, from beginning to end, the Illusory Sword Manor was a righteous path sect that focused on sword cultivation and had no other intentions.”

“Little Su,” Ye Zhuo said faintly.

Su Yizhen paused.

“Yizhen has said all he needs to say.” He faced the people of the Immortal Dao and gave a deep bow as a junior.

After the bow, his fingers slowly tightened on the hilt of his Life-Bound Sword.

“Yizhen has no way to repay the kindness of his master’s upbringing,” he said.

As soon as these words came out, the Sword Sect Master and the Second Elder changed color at the same time.