Legend of Swordsman

Upon hearing these words, several disciples of Emperor Yue Ying lifted their heads to look at their junior sister.

Although she was rather plain-looking and had a peculiar personality, at this moment, she seemed like their savior.

”Oh?” Emperor Yue Ying was surprised. ”You have someone in mind?”

”Yes, father appointed me to manage the Divine Mountain, and just now, three Dao Lords emerged from their secluded cultivation within the mountain. They are all powerful figures who went into seclusion ten thousand years ago and have only just come out!” Huang Yue’er answered truthfully.

However, Emperor Yue Ying appeared somewhat cautious and asked, ”Can these people be trusted?”

Even though he was eager to recruit people, he wasn’t going to accept just anyone. If these individuals had ties to the Holy Land, it would be akin to laying a trap for himself.

Huang Yue’er was confident as she replied, ”There’s no problem with them. All three have deep grudges against a certain Quasi-Immortal Emperor, and their hatred runs as deep as a sea of blood!”

She then recounted Jian Wushuang’s earlier words without changing a single detail. After listening, Emperor Yue Ying’s face lit up with joy. He praised her, saying, ”Yue’er, this time you’ve done an excellent job, far better than your useless senior brothers. Quickly, invite those three Dao Lords here. If we can make use of them, you will have made a great contribution, and you’ll no longer need to watch over the Divine Mountain. You can start working in the City Lord’s mansion!”

”Thank you, father!” Huang Yue’er exclaimed excitedly.

She promptly left the temple and headed to the place where Jian Wushuang and his companions were staying.

Jian Wushuang and the others had barely settled down when they heard Huang Yue’er’s voice.

*Senior Wushuang, my father has invited you all over!” Huang Yue’er’s voice was filled with excitement.

Hearing this, Jian Wushuang immediately stood up and asked, ”Emperor Yue Ying wants to see us?”

”Yes!” Huang Yue’er nodded. ”My father is waiting in the temple. Let’s hurry!” She led Jian Wushuang and the others back to the temple.

Upon entering the temple, Emperor Yue Ying sat with an imposing air, scrutinizing Jian Wushuang and his group.

Naturally, there was nothing suspicious about Jian Wushuang and his companions. Although the three of them had all cultivated the Secret Art of the Divine Eye, it was only before Emperor Yue Ying had entered seclusion that he had passed on the complete version of this secret art to two of them.

In ten thousand years, they had managed to cultivate it to the second stage, though it had not yet reached perfection.

The first stage was the easiest, often completed within a few decades, but the second stage required ten thousand times more effort.

This wasn’t much related to talent or insight.

Only Immortal Jiu Chen, who had some prior understanding of the technique, had progressed relatively quickly in his cultivation.

On the other hand, Xiang Yang had struggled, as it was his first time encountering such a secret art. His cultivation was arduous.

Fortunately, they had all reached the second stage, and when fully activated, their strength wasn’t inferior to the famed Jiang Ni.

Of course, no one would reveal their true strength.

Just like now, the power they showed was only at the peak Dao Lord level.

After a brief inquiry about their identities, Jian Wushuang answered with the pre-prepared story of being Void Wanderers.

The name itself was simple.

It referred to cultivators who practiced in the void, seldom appearing in the ancient world.

Naturally, few people knew of them.

It was the safest method.

This also avoided any slip-ups when questioned further.

Aside from their backgrounds, Emperor Yue Ying was most concerned with their enmity toward Jiang Ni.

”Your Majesty, I crossed paths with her mother in the void. Back then, we competed for treasures in a perilous area, and I had no choice but to kill her mother’s elder brother. Later, a close friend of mine killed her mother, leaving only her alive. Unable to find her, I went into seclusion, but upon emerging, I discovered she had become a Quasi-Immortal Emperor!” Jian Wushuang said, his face showing a complex, indescribable expression.

Xiang Yang and Immortal Jiu Chen were both confused, thinking that Jian Wushuang was being excessively cautious. Even his fabricated story was crafted with such finesse.

After all, he was dealing with just a Dao Lord; there was no need for such elaborate deception.

Wouldn’t it be easier to simply confront Jiang Ni?

Why go through so much trouble?

The only possible explanation was that he was still testing Jiang Ni.

And indeed, this was exactly Jian Wushuang’s plan.

Among them, Jiang Ni was the only one with enough talent to potentially become a supreme being in the future. With the right nurturing, she could one day reach the pinnacle, her divine power multiplied ten thousand times, enough to help him contend with the powerful Divine Eye Clan experts who had cultivated the Secret Art of the Divine Eye to its fourth stage.

Emperor Yue Ying listened to his explanation. Though he found it incredible, he believed it without question.

He immediately expressed that this time, he would help them eliminate their enemies once and for all.

As for any treasures, there were no promises made.

Like father, like daughter-they both knew how to calculate their moves.

They knew Jian Wushuang and his companions were seeking revenge, so their relationship was purely one of cooperation.

A date was set: they would depart in a month to hunt down Yang Dingtian and Jiang Ni.

Jian Wushuang agreed without hesitation.

He then left the Qishen Temple with Immortal Jiu Chen and Xue Yang.

The three of them didn’t stay on the sacred mountain. Instead, they went to an inn within Tian Tan City.

The city was filled with all kinds of people, making it the best place to gather information about Jiang Ni.

The rumors they heard were largely consistent with what Huang Yue’er had told them.

The only difference was that Huang Yue’er was more aligned with the Ancient Court. Most of the cultivators in the inn, however, were more objective. From their tone, Jian Wushuang could tell that Jiang Ni had a good reputation. She wasn’t known for slaughtering the innocent-she only fought against the strong ones from the Ancient Court.

Jian Wushuang was curious: Why was Jiang Ni opposing the Ancient Court? He had originally thought that she would have joined one of the factions, but after asking around, it seemed that Jiang Ni had not aligned herself with any side.

She had only partnered with Yang Dingtian to-

”Could it be that during the past ten thousand years, she found a lover? And was then killed by the Ancient Court?” Jian Wushuang speculated in his heart.

Of course, the reason they entered Tian Tan City wasn’t just to inquire about Jiang Ni.

They were also looking for treasures related to the Path of Unity.

Right now, they lacked nothing but such treasures.

From Huang Yue’er, they learned that there would be an auction in Tian Tan City soon.

It was to be hosted by an emperor from the Ancient Court.

This emperor was bringing with him a large number of treasures.

Originally, this kind of auction would only take place within the Ancient Court’s thirty-six original ancient domains.

But due to the intensity of the frontline battles, many Dao Lords, having faced life-and-death situations, were in desperate need of treasures to replenish themselves.

Jian Wushuang still had some miscellaneous treasures on him.

He had enough capital to help Immortal Jiu Chen and Xue Yang look for something suitable.

Thus, he took them to an inn in Tian Tan City, where they would wait for the auction to begin.

A few days later.

Huang Yue’er personally came to escort them to the largest auction hosted by the Ancient Court.

The venue was set within the City Lord’s mansion.

Because of the auction, thousands of Dao Lords had gathered in Tian Tan City over the past few days.

All were here for the auction.

”I’ve heard that there will be quite a few treasures to assist in the Path of Unity, including one item that demonstrates the process of unification!” Huang Yue’er said as they walked.

Before long, they arrived at the City Lord’s mansion.

Outside, people were coming and going.

They were all Dao Lords.

That was the minimum requirement to attend.

Even a True Immortal couldn’t afford to bid here.

But Huang Yue’er was an exception.

This time, the auction was being hosted by her senior brother.

He was also a disciple of Emperor Yue Ying.

The host was the Treasure Emperor.

His strength was mediocre just a second-tier emperor-but he possessed a vast array of treasures.