Chapter 1984: The Collapse of Elder Bai Ye

Although he was a core elder, his swordsmanship was not particularly outstanding in the entire sect.

Being killed by the opponent with a single sword strike, though frustrating, was acceptable.

Elder Bai Ye, as one of the three great elders, had his head chopped off by a stray sword aura... just how strong was the opponent?

No matter how foolish, he had a rough idea!

Such ability was beyond even the Sect Leader; there was only one possibility...

That was, the opponent was the super genius who had driven the elders crazy before!

"That must be it!"

Elder Bai Ye nodded.

He had always heard Bai Feng say how formidable that 'I Am Very Low-Key' was, and he always thought it was somewhat exaggerated. Only when facing him directly did he realize how terrifying he truly was!

The opponent's swordsmanship seemed ordinary, yet it struck at the core, rendering all his techniques useless!

Before the opponent's sword, he felt stripped naked, without any pretense.

"No, you said he killed other core disciples? Could it be... just like in the inner sect, he's challenging everyone?"

His pupils contracted, the old man sensed something wrong, and hurriedly said, "Quickly stop him..."

"It's too late..."

Elder Bai Ye smiled bitterly: "The core disciples have all been killed..."

"All killed?"

The old man and Bai Feng were both stunned.

They had been out for only about a minute... and dozens of core disciples had all been killed?

"Then quickly notify Elder He and the others. They don't know about this yet; they should be at the Sword Pavilion Pavilion, searching for 'I Am Very Low-Key'..."

After a moment, the old man said.

"No need to investigate. I've already guessed who it is. I'll go find him now..."

Standing up, Elder Bai Ye instructed: "You go find Elder He, report in detail what happened in the core area, and then have them return to the Elder Hall. Bai Feng and I will go find this genius. If all goes well, we'll bring him back soon..."

With that, he leaped up and flew out of the courtyard.

...

Bai Ruanqing found another Divine Communication Talisman and returned to the Core Divine Communication Hall.

"...Where is everyone?"

Seeing the empty arena, she was bewildered.

There had been so many people here just now... how had they all disappeared after just one trip out?

While she was puzzled, a figure flickered, and He Jingxuan, who had just died together with her, appeared nearby with a dazed expression.

"What happened?"

Bai Ruanqing looked over.

"A guy named 'I Am Very Handsome' just killed all the core disciples..." He Jingxuan said.

She had just heard the news outside and wanted to rush over to help, but before she knew it... everyone was already dead!

This swordsmanship... was too heaven-defying!

"Killed them all? I Am Very Handsome?"

Bai Ruanqing staggered, almost falling.

Uncle... are you trying to defy heaven!

Not satisfied with single-handedly challenging the inner sect, now you've taken on the core sect...

Are you... going to challenge the elders' Divine Communication Hall tomorrow and kill them all too?

"I'll go out and take a look..."

Unable to hold back, she moved her mind, left the Divine Communication Hall, and returned to her room, just in time to see Zhang Xuan stretching and standing up.

"Uncle... did you kill all the core disciples in the Divine Communication Hall?"

"They lost a bet but tried to weasel out of paying, so I killed them all. Anyway, in the Divine Communication Hall, they won't die. It's a lesson for them..."

Zhang Xuan said calmly.

"..." Bai Ruanqing was exasperated.

All this over such a trivial matter?

"By the way, check if they paid up. If they did, transfer the money to me... If not, I'll wait for them all to re-enter and kill them again!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"..." Bai Ruanqing's chest ached, and she could barely breathe.

A master this powerful, killing all the core disciples... just for money?

Shaking her head, she took out the talisman and glanced at it. After a moment, she looked up: "The money has been paid, about a hundred thousand Sword Pavilion coins."

"A hundred thousand?" Zhang Xuan was startled: "Core disciples really are rich..."

Killing five thousand inner disciples had only yielded over two hundred thousand, but a few dozen core disciples had netted a hundred thousand... They were on completely different scales!

It seemed he should kill more core disciples to make money in the future...

Sighing with emotion, he soon received the transfer. Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction and looked at the girl before him: "Your swordsmanship earlier was decent, but Shan Xiaotian's explanation had many flaws. I'll correct it for you now. Later, go back in and continue challenging, earn more money..."

"..." Bai Ruanqing.

Just as she was about to go crazy, hearing that he would explain swordsmanship, she quickly straightened up, ready to listen intently, when a knock came at the door, followed by Cao Chengli's scolding: "Who are you?"

"We're here to see Zhang Xuan!"

A voice sounded.

Hearing that voice, Bai Ruanqing's scalp tingled, and her lips trembled: "Uncle... it's Grandpa, he's here!"

"Your grandpa?"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback: "Elder Bai Ye?"

One of the three great elders of the Lingyun Sword Pavilion, a true peak powerhouse!

Why was this guy here?

Had he not acted well enough before... and the other still wanted to take him as a disciple, even coming in person?

That must be it!

After all, he had only been at the Lingyun Sword Pavilion for a day, and he had always kept a low profile, not doing anything out of line. He shouldn't be under suspicion.

"Yes!"

Bai Ruanqing nodded.

"He's here to take me as a disciple. So... in a moment, pretend you're teaching me swordsmanship, and scold me for being too weak and letting your grandpa down..."

Zhang Xuan looked at her.

"This..." Bai Ruanqing was conflicted.

Pretending was something she was least good at!

"Just do it, or I won't teach you swordsmanship..."

Zhang Xuan said.

"Alright..."

Bai Ruanqing had no choice but to agree.

There was no other way... His swordsmanship was too terrifying. She had only learned two moves, and those were the most superficial, yet they allowed her to tie with the top core disciple. If she learned more, who knew how strong she would become!

She couldn't give up this opportunity.

...

As they were discussing, Bai Feng stepped forward and took out his token.

"What? You think showing a token will get you in?" Cao Chengli raised his eyebrows.

He was already annoyed from being slapped twice by the young master, and now these two showed up without any explanation.

When asked their identity, they didn't say, just flaunting that broken token... What was there to flaunt?

"I am an elder of the Lingyun Sword Pavilion... here to see your young master, Zhang Xuan!" Seeing that the other didn't recognize the elder token, Elder Bai Ye wasn't angry and said calmly.

The other had only been at the Sword Pavilion for a day and hadn't seen such a high-level elder token; it was understandable.

"Elder?"

Cao Chengli, who had been angry, was startled. His face turned pale, and he quickly bowed: "Please come in..."

He was different from Sun Qiang.

As a former bandit who had survived countless life-and-death situations, he knew the terror of the Lingyun Sword Pavilion elders!

If they attacked, he wouldn't even know how he died!

Acting tough...

Better forget it!

Being alive and having women was certainly better than being dead.

Elder Bai Ye nodded and was about to step over the threshold when the steward blocked his way: "Oh... please wait a moment. Our young master has a rule: when crossing the threshold, you can't use your left foot or your right foot... I hope you understand!"

With that, he jumped in first.

"This..."

Elder Bai Ye and Bai Feng looked at each other.

Who had such an odd rule?

"Geniuses are a bit eccentric; maybe it's true..."

Bai Feng nodded.

Back then, Ghost Sword had a very strange personality. Now this Zhang Xuan, who had comprehended the 'Divine Sword Intent,' being a bit eccentric was understandable.

Plop! Plop!

The two jumped into the courtyard.

Just as they entered and were about to ask where Zhang Xuan was, they heard a scolding voice.

"How can you be so stupid? I've been explaining this basic swordsmanship for so long, and you haven't learned a thing... With this level, you still dream of having my grandpa take you as a disciple? Dream on!"

Bang!

Before the words faded, the door opened, and a long-legged girl stormed out angrily.

Behind her followed a young man with his head lowered, looking ashamed.

"..."

Elder Bai Ye and Elder Bai Feng exchanged glances...

Damn!

What act was this again?

"Grandpa, Elder Feng, what brings you here?"

Just as they were puzzled, their granddaughter Bai Ruanqing, as if just noticing them, walked over in surprise.

"We came to..."

Elder Bai Ye hesitated, about to state his purpose, when his granddaughter's voice continued: "Grandpa, you've come just in time. This is Zhang Xuan, the one who sold me the medicine. His swordsmanship is terrible... I've been teaching him for so long, and he can't even master the most basic moves..."

Bai Ruanqing spoke with a tone of frustration: "Quick, show Grandpa the swordsmanship I just taught you! Grandpa is one of the three great elders, Elder Bai Ye. Didn't you want to become his disciple? Hurry up!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Xuan, looking embarrassed, picked up his longsword and made a couple of swings in the air.

The movements were clumsy, without any sword aura, and couldn't even be considered sword techniques.

"..."

Elder Bai Ye looked at Bai Feng again.

Did they... look that much like fools?

If you're going to fool someone, at least come up with something more sophisticated!

"Alright, Grandpa, you see, he's so stupid, he's really not worthy of being your student. How about we just forget it... Although we owe him for saving my life... if it's too much trouble, just give him some money!"

Seeing that Grandpa and Elder Feng were silent, seemingly shocked, Bai Ruanqing thought her acting was convincing, breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly repeated Uncle Zhang's words.

"Stupid?"

"Not worthy?"

Elder Bai Ye choked on his saliva, coughing.

If he didn't know Zhang Xuan's true strength, it would be one thing!

But he had just had his head lopped off by a stray sword aura from the man, without even the strength to fight back... and now he was being called 'not worthy'...

Thank goodness there was no crack in the ground, or he'd definitely crawl into it!

"Yes, I'm very stupid. I really can't learn swordsmanship... I've failed the elder's kindness..."

Nodding hurriedly, Zhang Xuan's expression showed longing mixed with inferiority, anger within, yet knowing his own situation, he dared not say more...

Displaying a wealth of emotion, full of postmodernist style.

Elder Bai Ye and Bai Feng were about to burst from holding back.

What kind of nonsense was this!

Brother, I didn't expect you to be not only a master swordsman but also a master actor...

An Oscar winner, no doubt!

"If your swordsmanship is truly that weak, then indeed I cannot take you as a disciple!"

After holding back for a long time, Elder Bai Ye spoke: "But... the sword is called the king of weapons, with an irreplaceable role. If you become my disciple, I can teach you from the basics... and soon, I guarantee your swordsmanship will be as good as Ruanqing's..."

"This..."

Unexpectedly, even after acting like this, the other still wanted to take him as a disciple. Zhang Xuan was speechless and quickly waved his hand: "No need. I'm too stupid; I'll never learn... I don't want to disappoint the elder's kindness!"

"It's nothing... You saved my life; repaying you is only right..." Seeing him keep refusing, Elder Bai Ye suppressed his nearly collapsing heart and said: "Do you want to learn other weapons instead of the sword?"

Hearing such a convenient excuse, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded: "Yes, I'm not very interested in the sword. Instead... I want to learn the saber!"

"Saber?"

Elder Bai Ye and Bai Feng looked at each other, both stunned.

A guy who had comprehended the 'Divine Sword Intent' said he wanted to learn the saber...

Aren't you embarrassed?