Chapter 1420: The Xingmeng Sword Saint

"Why?"

His face ashen, Zhang Xuan was furious.

Knowing full well it wouldn't bring happiness, yet still going through with it—was the continent's second-ranked family, no mere vassal of the Zhang Clan, devoid of even this shred of dignity?

To be honest, if he hadn't heard it directly from the young master of the Luo Clan, he would have suspected it was false news!

That was his own sister!

"There are things that, given your current status and position, you cannot yet know. Even I only have a partial understanding, not the full picture."

Seeing his anger, Luo Xuanqing felt somewhat bewildered, but since he needed a favor, he shook his head: "All I know is that the family has already sacrificed too much for this marriage. If we refuse, not only the Luo Clan, but the entire human race might face disaster..."

"The human race?" Zhang Xuan's face twitched.

Just a marriage alliance—if it fails, the human race is in danger? Really?

Wasn't that a bit too exaggerated?

That was just absurd!

"Forget it. After knowing you for so long, I'm familiar with your character. I can tell you a little in confidence, but this matter is too significant. Do not let the news leak, or the consequences will be dire!"

Seeing that without a clear explanation, the other would certainly not help him kill, Luo Xuanqing hesitated for a moment, then said: "Actually... the marriage between the Zhang and Luo Clans is very likely related to... the World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman!"

"The World-Transmitting Heavenly Talisman?" The veins on Zhang Xuan's forehead bulged.

He had heard of this item before—it was a key left by Master Teacher Kong back then to find the Sacred Hall and the Spring and Autumn Ceremony. How could a marriage alliance involve this?

If it truly involved Master Teacher Kong's most powerful artifact, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was tied to the fate and destiny of the human race.

"Indeed. However, I only overheard this from a conversation between the Grand Elder and the Clan Head. I'm not clear on the specifics!"

Luo Xuanqing shook his head.

Pushing his own sister into the fire—how could he be willing?

If it weren't absolutely necessary, neither he nor his clansmen would agree. After all, with such talent, his sister's future strength might even surpass their ancestors...

If that were the case, what would the Zhang Clan amount to?

Nothing at all.

Unless that little genius of the Zhang Clan had even more terrifying talent than hers...

But that possibility was extremely slim. In all these years, the only person he had seen whose talent could match his sister's was Zhang Shi before him.

"That's why, even I cannot refuse, and my sister cannot refuse either. Most importantly, it involves her... Ah, forget it. Zhang Shi, you should understand. I cannot do this task, and no one else can be trusted, so I had to come to you!"

After explaining, Luo Xuanqing looked at him.

"This..."

Zhang Xuan was speechless.

He understood the other's predicament.

Yuan Xiao, Bi Hongyin, and the others had good relations with him, but each was a descendant of a major power. This matter involved the reputations of the Luo and Zhang Clans, so naturally he couldn't entrust them.

Thinking it over, the only one trustworthy and without family background was himself.

"So?"

Looking at him again, Luo Xuanqing's face was full of expectation.

"Sorry, I really can't agree."

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

No matter how great the stakes or how many were involved... what did that have to do with him?

Why should he sacrifice his own happiness to fulfill others?

Besides, asking him to kill himself... even if he agreed, he couldn't do it!

"Why?"

In the past, whenever he asked, this person would always agree directly. But this time he refused, and Luo Xuanqing frowned.

"No reason. It's just that... I have something to do now. I need to go to the Zhang Clan. I don't have time to go to Qingyuan Empire, investigate this person you mentioned, or kill anyone."

Pausing, Zhang Xuan ultimately did not reveal his identity.

If he were to reveal it, it wouldn't be in front of him, but at the Zhang Clan, in a kingly manner, not now!

"Go to the Zhang Clan? What for?"

Luo Xuanqing frowned.

"The Zhang Clan is holding a family assembly. Senior Jian Qinsheng hopes I can help him challenge the descendant of the Xingmeng Sword Saint to settle a score!" Zhang Xuan explained.

"Jian Qinsheng? That old sword freak? I know about their matter. Indeed, this is a good opportunity to damage the Zhang Clan's face. You must go..." Startled, Luo Xuanqing suddenly understood.

"What exactly happened between them? Is it really just a difference in the True Interpretations they comprehended?"

Zhang Xuan looked at him, curious.

The True Interpretation Jian Qinsheng comprehended was the Sword Flowing Water set, a defensive type. The Xingmeng Sword Saint's swordsmanship, though he hadn't seen it, he could guess it was completely different.

Otherwise, Zhang Xu, the Zhang Clan's sword genius, wouldn't have been driven away when he wanted to learn it.

"It's not that complicated. Do you know the origin of the title 'Xingmeng Sword Saint'?" Luo Xuanqing looked at him.

Zhang Xuan shook his head.

He only knew that this Xingmeng Sword Saint was the current acting clan head of the Zhang Clan and the biological father of that little genius. As for his real name and why he had this title, he didn't know.

"Could it be... his name is... Zhang Xingmeng?"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

This name, to be honest, was a bit too feminine, completely unfitting for the image of a Zhang Clan head and a super expert.

"Of course not Zhang Xingmeng. The so-called Xingmeng Sword Saint actually contains the names of two people. The sword saint's given name has the character 'Xing', and his wife's name has the character 'Meng'. That is, the Xing Sword Saint and the Meng Sword Saint. When they join forces, their swordsmanship is so powerful that even the elders at the headquarters of the Master Teacher Pavilion are wary and dare not confront them head-on!"

Luo Xuanqing explained, his eyes filled with deep admiration.

Zhang Xuan was astonished.

To become an elder at the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters, one's strength must exceed the Saint Domain Ninth Layer. For such experts to be wary... the combined power of these two was indeed formidable.

"Indeed. Back then, the two roamed the continent, almost invincible. Even your teacher held them in high regard! Later, the Xing Sword Saint inherited the position of acting clan head of the Zhang Clan, obtained the most profound inheritance of the Zhang Clan, and became even stronger, his swordsmanship more exquisite... Meanwhile, the Meng Sword Saint rarely appeared. Over time, the title 'Xingmeng Sword Saint' fell entirely on the Xing Sword Saint, and few people knew of the Meng Sword Saint anymore!"

Luo Xuanqing said.

As a core member of the Luo Clan, although these were secrets, he knew them well.

"I see... But what does that have to do with Senior Jian Qinsheng? Could it be that he once lost to the Xing Sword Saint and was badly beaten?"

Full of doubt, Zhang Xuan continued to look at him.

If it weren't a great enmity, he wouldn't rush over during the other's family assembly!

That would be a complete breach of decorum.

"Lost? It's more than just losing..."

Luo Xuanqing smiled bitterly: "If the information I have is correct, Senior Jian Qinsheng was once... a fervent admirer of the Meng Sword Saint!"