The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1693 1693: Nothing More Than This

Wu Jiao died very suddenly, and no one anticipated this would happen. Even the two powerful Great Witches from the Wu Clan Tribe were caught off guard. It was only after Wu Jiaoʼs body was torn apart that they noticed the situation.

Wu Jiaoʼs death made them involuntarily pause for a moment.

This time, their Wu Clan Tribe came well-prepared to intercept the Shadow Clan Tribeʼs team exploring the ruins. They had a relatively thorough understanding of the strength of the Shadow Clan Tribeʼs exploration team.

They did not think that any cultivators from the Wu Clan Tribe would die here.

In fact, if not for the unexpected presence of Jing Yan, the seven cultivators from the Wu Clan Tribe indeed would not have fallen. These Great Witches and Wizards had even brought along a clan witch tool from the Wu Clan Tribe—its continuously emitting cyan light curtain was indeed from the clanʼs witch tool, extremely powerful, and a wide-area attack witch tool difficult for cultivators below the Wizard Realm to resist.

But now, the Wizard of the Wu Clan Tribe, Elder Wu Jiao, was dead!

The remaining members of the Wu Clan Tribe were stunned.

Even the members on the Shadow Clan Tribeʼs side were momentarily dazed. Whether it was the recruits or the internal disciples of the Shadow Clan Tribe, they all stared at Jing Yan.

Most people present hadnʼt clearly seen how Wu Jiao died. They were all fighting fiercely, and Wu Jiao appeared to die in the blink of an eye. Many didnʼt even see the moment Wu Jiaoʼs body was torn apart.

If anyone saw it clearly, it was probably Ying Lu. She was positioned behind Jing Yan and intended to help Jing Yan battle Wu Jiao, but before she could act, Wu Jiao was killed in a single sword strike.

Ying Luʼs beautiful eyes looked at Jing Yan with incredulous gazes.

She knew Jing Yan was powerful. When she helped Jing Yan evade the pursuit from the Supreme Elder Wu Yan of the Wu Clan Tribe, she could tell Jing Yanʼs strength was not comparable to a regular wizard. Later, during the Shadow Clan Tribeʼs recruitment test, Jing Yan demonstrated formidable strength, confirming this point.

Yet, in any case, Ying Lu never expected Jing Yanʼs strength to be this overwhelming.

Wu Jiao, killed with a single sword strike, was not an ordinary wizard but a top-tier one. Within the Shadow Clan Tribe, perhaps only a very few, like Shadow Battle, could confidently defeat Wu Jiao but not guarantee killing him.

But Jing Yan killed Wu Jiao with just one sword strike.

The shock this scene brought to Ying Lu is imaginable.

”Who are you?” the Great Witch Wu Mingjue of the Wu Clan Tribe focused his attention on Jing Yan.

Previously, he didnʼt mind Jing Yan, merely considering him a regular recruit of the Shadow Clan Tribe.

”Guest Elder of the Shadow Clan Tribe, Jing Yan!” Jing Yan responded.

”Your strength is truly surprising!” Wu Mingjueʼs low voice echoed through the area.

”In the Floating Domain, cultivators with strength like yours are rare. As for the strong ones in the Floating Domain, even if I havenʼt seen them, I should know or have heard of them. Itʼs the first time Iʼve heard of your name.” Wu Mingjue stared at Jing Yan.

”No need to guess blindly. I come from the overseas islands; itʼs normal for you not to know me.” Jing Yan waved his hand.

”Haha...” Wu Mingjue laughed lightly.

Jing Yanʼs strength indeed commanded Wu Mingjueʼs attention. He intended to extract some information from Jing Yan to ascertain Jing Yanʼs identity, or at least find out if Jing Yan had any powerful backing.

However, Jing Yan clearly didnʼt want to say more, only mentioned coming from the overseas islands to the Floating Domain.

”Mr. Jing Yan!”

”You killed Elder Wu Jiao of my Wu Clan Tribe. Do you know how severe your actions are? In the Floating Domain, those who oppose my Wu Clan Tribe usually donʼt end well.” Wu Mingjue continued.

”Now, representing the Wu Clan Tribe, I offer you an opportunity. You can join the Wu Clan Tribe and, from now on, serve our clan. In this case, I can assure you the Wu Clan Tribe will not hold you accountable for Elder Wu Jiaoʼs death. Of course, the resources we can provide you will be far more than the Shadow Clan Tribe.” Wu Mingjueʼs words were clearly an attempt to recruit Jing Yan.

Jing Yanʼs strength warranted attention from the Wu Clan Tribe. If such a strong individual were willing to join them, they could entirely accept not pursuing Wu Jiaoʼs death.

”Haha...” Jing Yan laughed lightly.

”Iʼll give you all an opportunity too. If the six of you leave immediately, I assure you I wonʼt stop you and guarantee your safe departure.” Of course, Jing Yan wouldnʼt join the Wu Clan Tribe.

Since arriving in the Witch Realm, Jing Yan had a poor impression of the Wu Clan Tribe. Now, as a Guest Elder of the Shadow Clan Tribe, Jing Yan didnʼt want to be a fence-sitter.

”What an impudent fool, truly ungrateful! My Wu Clan Tribe is willing to give you a chance, yet you donʼt cherish it!” another powerful Great Witch of the Wu Clan Tribe said coldly.

”It seems Mr. Jing Yan is determined to be buried with these Shadow Clan people!” Upon hearing Jing Yanʼs words, Wu Mingjueʼs face turned cold again. From Jing Yanʼs stance, it seemed highly unlikely he would change his mind.

”Iʼve realized that you all wonʼt back down voluntarily. Well then, letʼs fight!” Jing Yan lightly waved the Colorful Cloud Sword in his hand.

Shadow Battle also perked up.

Initially, he was utterly desperate, even feeling there was little chance for Ying Lu to escape. Who would have thought there would be such a turn of events? Jing Yanʼs strength was much stronger than he imagined. In this case, the chance for Jing Yan to successfully escape with Ying Lu was even greater.

”Mr. Jing Yan, please make sure to take Ying Lu away from here. If anything were to happen to her, I wouldnʼt be able to face the High Priest even if I die.” Shadow Battle once more transmitted his voice to Jing Yan.

At this moment, Shadow Battle still did not think Jing Yan could turn the tide.

Indeed, even if Jing Yan was powerful enough to rival a Great Witch, reversing the situation would be difficult. After all, there were two Great Witches from the Wu Clan Tribe here. Although one wizard from the Wu Clan Tribe had died, four remained.

Jing Yan glanced at Shadow Battle and smiled.

”Kill!” Jing Yan let out a long shout.

Sword Light, carrying astonishing power, pierced towards a wizard from the Wu Clan Tribe.

Wu Mingjueʼs body flashed, and with a cold shout from his mouth, he attempted to intercept Jing Yanʼs Sword Light.

He succeeded.

Jing Yanʼs Sword Light was successfully intercepted by him. At the same time, he also confirmed that Jing Yan was merely in the Wizard Realm, not a Great Witch.

”Hmph, your strength is only so much. It seems Iʼve overestimated you.” Wu Mingjue felt it was relatively easy to block Jing Yanʼs Sword Light, so he felt assured.