Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 427: Chapter 426 [Ancient Martial Sect, Undercurrents Surge]

Tian Boguang’s story, his words, were something Dongfang Meng was still very puzzled by; at least she didn’t immediately fully believe them. It wasn’t a matter of trust in Tian Boguang, but rather an entrenched notion. Ask yourself, if a demon who kills without blinking suddenly claims he’s a good person one day, would you believe him?

When Tian Boguang took this recent example and told Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, it made both Dongfang Meng and Ye Tianchen pause in surprise. They had not expected the daughter of the Sword Control Sect Leader to be such a ruthless woman. Perhaps Ye Tianchen was not aware of what kind of character the Sword Control Sect Leader’s daughter was or what she looked like, but as someone from the Ancient Martial World, Dongfang Meng was very familiar. The Sect Leader of the Sword Control Sect was called Chen Yudao, and his daughter’s name was Chen Aiai. Whether people had seen Chen Aiai or only heard rumors, their impression was that she was a very pretty woman, a daughter born into a family of good societal standing, unlike the female disciples of other Ancient Martial Sects. She rarely made public appearances, and overall, she wasn’t seen as a bad person. Therefore, when Tian Boguang said that Chen Aiai not only plotted against her own father with the intent to seize the position of Sword Control Sect Leader but also personally killed her own mother, Dongfang Meng found it unbelievable. Even Ye Tianchen had some doubts. How ruthless and venomous must a person be to do something like killing their own birth mother!

”The Sword Energy Skill of the Sword Control Sect can be called one of the highest-level sword techniques in the Ancient Martial World. I think, apart from the Dugu Nine Sword of the Huashan Sect and the Taiji Sword of the Wudang Sect, there is no other swordsmanship in this world that can decipher the Sword Energy Skill of the Sword Control Sect. The Sword Energy Skill of the Sword Control Sect focuses on cultivating energy, using energy to control the sword. Within the entire Sword Control Sect, except for the Sect Leader Chen Yudao, no one else cultivates the Sword Energy Skill. Those disciples of the Sword Control Sect only practice the profound swordsmanship within the Sword Energy Skill, combined with their strong inner strength. As for the real method of cultivating sword energy, only Chen Yudao knows it, not even his wife has seen it,” Tian Boguang said earnestly.

”Why is that so? Could it be that Chen Yudao is also afraid that if his wife and daughter learned the Sword Energy Skill, it would be detrimental to him?” Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but ask.

”I used to think so too, but once, I sneaked into the Sword Control Sect and found Chen Yudao offering sacrifices next to his wife’s grave. I quietly listened in from the side and discovered an astonishing secret, the reason why the Sword Control Sect’s Sword Energy Skill isn’t casually taught to other disciples. Even Chen Yudao’s two most valued disciples, Xiao Yuan and Chen Hui, have never been taught. It turns out that many years ago, during a practice session of the thirty-seventh Sect Leader, the Sword Energy Skill was accidentally burned. Luckily, that Sect Leader had already memorized all the cultivation spells of the Sword Energy Skill. Initially, he wanted to write it down again, but suddenly felt that it might be fate, so he decided from then on that the Sword Energy Skill of the Sword Control Sect would be orally transmitted from one Sect Leader to the next, leaving no written records. After thousands of years of development, indeed, what those disciples of the Sword Control Sect practice is also the profound swordsmanship within the Sword Energy Skill, just not the actual method of cultivating sword energy. Even so, when combined with strong inner strength, it’s still incredibly powerful!” Tian Boguang said all that he knew in one breath.

Ye Tianchen was stunned for a moment, seemingly having thought of something, then spoke up, ”It seems that the Sword Control Sect Leader Chen Yudao has no intention of passing the position of Sect Leader to his daughter Chen Aiai, which is why he hasn’t taught her the Sword Energy Skill. This led to Chen Aiai harboring resentment, a resentment that grew over time, resulting in her collusion with the Sect’s chief disciple Xiao Yuan. She not only wanted to obtain the Sword Energy Skill but also aimed to usurp the position of Sword Control Sect Leader. This woman is very power-hungry!”

”But, there was no need for her to kill her own mother...” Dongfang Meng shook her head as she spoke.

”Chen Aiai was doted on by her parents from a young age and was also influenced by the commanding presence of the Ancient Martial Sects. As Chen Yudao’s only daughter with decent talent and cultivation, she believed that Chen Yudao would definitely teach her the Sword Energy Skill and pass the position of Sword Control Sect Leader to her. Even if that wasn’t the case, Chen Yudao would take a son-in-law so that her husband could become the Sect Leader of the Sword Control Sect, and she would be the wife of the new leader, the mistress of all disciples, a position of high status and power. Indeed, Chen Yudao previously intended to take a son-in-law, favoring a young, promising, and composed individual to carry on his legacy. However, his mind changed over time; he didn’t want his daughter to be entangled in the bloody storms of the martial world. Chen Yudao discussed it with his wife and decided to find an ordinary man to be the perfect match for Chen Aiai, ideally marrying her out of the Sword Control Sect!” Tian Boguang continued.

”So that’s it. The goodwill of Chen Yudao and his wife became the knot in their daughter Chen Aiai’s heart. She was already blinded by power, unable to appreciate her parents’ thoughtful intentions, leading to a series of events that followed. This woman is too ruthless!” Dongfang Meng also couldn’t help but interject.

”Exactly, Chen Yudao is tragic. He originally had good intentions, wholeheartedly considering his daughter’s welfare, wanting to protect his daughter Chen Aiai. In recent years, the Songshan Sect has been clamoring for an amalgamation into an alliance, conspiring to unify the martial arts world, which is an ambition that has been growing. To achieve this goal, the Songshan Sect has done many heinous acts behind the scenes, forcing other Sects to meet and convene. That way, the Songshan Sect could take the opportunity to stir trouble and fulfill their ambition of unifying the martial arts world. Then, Great Sorrow Hand Bei Lengshi of the Songshan Sect could become the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch. By the way, didn’t your Ancient Tomb Sect also always want a grand unification of the martial arts world? I think it will be very difficult for you to become the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch,” Tian Boguang spoke until the end, then looked at Dongfang Meng and said with a sneer.

”That was my master’s dying wish,” Dongfang Meng said, shaking her head with a touch of sorrow. ”She never aspired to be the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance. All she wanted was to lessen the bloodshed and strife among the Ancient Martial Sects. Over the years, conflicts among the sects have escalated, killing and injuring many. I fear it won’t be long before a devastating war breaks out. My master wanted to stop it, but sadly, she...”

The struggle between the Ancient Martial Sects has never ceased. Just like Dongfang Meng, Xie Yuhe, Tianshuang, and Qingcheng Yue, all are battling for their respective sects. The fate of life and death is left to destiny. Although Ye Tianchen was not well-versed in the matters of the Ancient Martial Sects, through his conversation with Tian Boguang and Dongfang Meng, he still managed to glean some insights. And one truth remains eternal: where there are people, there will always be strife and bloodshed, impossible to halt. Only when you become mighty can you possibly change some things, otherwise, you’re merely an ant.

Later, Ye Tianchen learned that the most ambitious person within the Ancient Martial Sects was Bei Lengshi of the Songshan Sect, known as the Great Sorrow Hand. A person’s head would surely be crushed whenever he struck, thus his name. It was rumored that Bei Lengshi’s cultivation had reached the Martial Saint Realm, placing him among the top-tier experts of the Ancient Martial Sects. Less than five people in the entire world could match him in combat, including none from the Ancient Martial Sects. Apart from Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin, Feng Taiqing of Mount Hua, and Zhang Jianji of Wudang, it was hard to find anyone who could contend with him. But these senior exponents, revered giants in the Martial Arts world for many years, had long renounced worldly fame and did not wish to engage in Martial Arts conflicts. Having withdrawn from public life, they had vacated their sect leader positions long ago. It was nearly impossible for them to intervene and stop or, more so, kill Bei Lengshi, as they would not engage in killing.

When Ye Tianchen realized that Bei Lengshi of the Songshan Sect had reached the Martial Saint Realm, he couldn’t help but be surprised and admiring. After all, on Earth, the Spiritual Energy suitable for cultivation had long been depleted, making breakthroughs extremely difficult. This was why many people with great potential could only lead ordinary lives, never discovering their inherent potential. The Martial Saint Realm – what an incredible level of cultivation! Ye Tianchen had never imagined that such masters existed on Earth. The profoundness and inscrutability of China’s Ancient Martial Sects were indeed worth exploring!

”I believe your master never dreamt of becoming the Martial Arts Supreme. Otherwise, with your Ancient Tomb Sect’s Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, on par with the Shaolin Yijin Jing, it would have been easy to claim a place among these Ancient Martial Sects. Otherwise, your sect wouldn’t have kept such a low profile for so many years, even vanishing from the public eyes and ceasing to recruit disciples!” Tian Boguang said earnestly.

”My master always wanted fewer killings and innocent casualties between the Ancient Martial Sects. It seems her idea was mistaken. Bei Lengshi of the Songshan Sect has profound cultivation, unmatched and ruthless. Over the years, to force other sects to agree to establish the Martial Arts Alliance, he has done many outrageous acts, truly resorting to any means possible!” Dongfang Meng had also heard rumors; had her master not died, she would have been a presence like Master Fang Zheng of Shaolin and the others.

Ye Tianchen paused, then yawned and said, ”All these matters have nothing to do with me. I don’t care about your Ancient Martial Sect affairs. Now that Brother Tian has cleared his issue and Ice Cold Dream, you have no more misunderstandings, I think we should figure out how to get out of this Ancient Tomb. I have urgent matters that need me to return to the Capital City!”

”You killed Chen Hui and the others from the Sword Control Sect, do you think the Sword Control Sect will let bygones be bygones and not a soul will know?” Tian Boguang looked at Ye Tianchen and chuckled maliciously.

Upon hearing Tian Boguang’s words, Ye Tianchen was taken aback. How did Tian Boguang know that Chen Hui and the others had died at his hand? (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to cast your vote for recommendation and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation.)