Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 310: Chapter 306: The Major Top Grade Sects’ Reactions

After the crowds dispersed, news of the earth-shattering battle in Qing Province spread like wildfire, reaching the Six Eastern Provinces at an astonishing speed.

Qing Province and Lei Province were the first to hear of it. The name Ning Jiang, which had appeared time and again, was no longer unfamiliar to them.

Ever since Ning Jiang emerged from the Profound Celestial Ancient Land, went on a killing spree, and annihilated the Evil Spirit Sect’s masters, his name had soared to prominence in Lei Province.

However, upon hearing that Ning Jiang had killed four Earth Martial Realm experts, countless Martial Artists were left dumbfounded.

It was simply unbelievable!

"What did you say? The Evil Spirit Sect’s army of over ten thousand was completely wiped out? Even the Corpse Ghost Daoist was repelled by a mysterious Heaven-Reaching Realm expert?"

"The Evil Spirit Sect, which dominated Lei Province for so many years, is finished just like that?"

"Am I really not dreaming?"

Countless Martial Artists found this hard to accept.

The Evil Spirit Sect had held sway over Lei Province for many years, and deep in the hearts of many, there was a profound sense of awe and fear for this Sect.

In the past, even a Heaven-Reaching Realm master who had attacked the Evil Spirit Sect was repelled by the Corpse Ghost Daoist. How could such a powerful Sect fall into ruin in a single day?

"I don’t believe it. This must be fake."

Countless skeptical Martial Artists traveled to the Evil Spirit Sect’s grounds, wanting to seek the truth for themselves.

But when they arrived at the Evil Spirit Sect, all they saw was a desolate scene. Throughout the entire Sect, countless disciples had already left.

It was a scene of rats deserting a sinking ship.

"I heard the Corpse Ghost Daoist was severely injured in that battle. He doesn’t even dare to return to the Evil Spirit Sect, terrified of being hunted down by that mysterious Heaven-Reaching Realm expert. No one knows where he’s hiding now."

"Without the Corpse Ghost Daoist, the remaining disciples fear retaliation, so they’ve all abandoned the Evil Spirit Sect."

"Sigh... To think that the once-glorious Evil Spirit Sect would end just like this."

People sighed in lament.

But they knew the Evil Spirit Sect had brought this upon themselves.

For the longest time, the disciples of the Evil Spirit Sect had run rampant, doing as they pleased. They were tantamount to a malignant tumor in Qing Province, but in the past, no one dared to resist due to the Corpse Ghost Daoist’s fearsome reputation.

Now that the Corpse Ghost Daoist was gone, some experts who held grudges against the Evil Spirit Sect would strike without mercy, killing its disciples.

How could any Evil Spirit Sect disciple dare to remain under such circumstances? Naturally, they all fled into hiding.

"Did you hear? An Elder from the Evil Spirit Sect, a Primordial Spirit Realm expert, was killed."

"I saw it too! A Third Realm, God-Seizing Realm expert was killed, and not even his Primordial Spirit could escape."

"The Evil Spirit Sect made too many enemies in the past. Now is the perfect chance to kick them while they’re down. How could those experts who hate the Evil Spirit Sect possibly miss this opportunity?"

This day was a nightmare for the Evil Spirit Sect.

Many of those who left the Evil Spirit Sect were hunted down and killed. The Primordial Spirit Realm experts, in particular, could not escape their doom.

Among the attackers, people even spotted figures from the three great Upper Grade Sects.

It was suspected that masters from the three great Upper Grade Sects had been deployed to hunt down Evil Spirit Sect members in secret.

Everyone understood that this was driven by self-interest. The vast resources left behind after the Evil Spirit Sect’s destruction were the true goal of the three great Upper Grade Sects.

Once they carved up the Evil Spirit Sect’s resources, the three great Upper Grade Sects would become even more powerful.

"The Evil Spirit Sect rose to prominence because of the Corpse Ghost Daoist, and it fell into ruin because of Ning Jiang. Who would have thought that a single young man could decide the life and death of a Top Grade Sect?"

"After today, the name Ning Jiang will surely shake the Six Provinces."

...

Just as all of Lei Province was in an uproar, the news of this battle continued to spread, causing ever-larger waves.

Yun Province!

One of the Six Eastern Provinces, adjacent to Lei Province.

The Wind Thunder Sect, a Top Grade Sect.

At this very moment, inside the Sect’s assembly hall, numerous Elders were gathered, their brows knitted together in a tight frown.

"The Evil Spirit Sect has been destroyed, and the Myriad Swords Sect has been established... To think that something so earth-shattering happened in Qing and Lei Province."

"Qing Province has always been the weakest of the Six Provinces, always at the bottom. To think that the main figure behind this great upheaval would actually be from Qing Province."

"I wonder what the origins of this Myriad Swords Sect are. The Evil Spirit Sect’s strength was comparable to our Wind Thunder Sect, yet they were destroyed by the Myriad Swords Sect. We have to be on our guard."

For a moment, the three words "Myriad Swords Sect" weighed on every Elder’s heart like a heavy mountain.

"Besides the Myriad Swords Sect, the most important person to watch is the central figure of this battle, Ning Jiang!"

"That’s right. According to the rumors, the Evil Spirit Sect was primarily destroyed because of Ning Jiang. He alone, with the help of an Array’s power, killed four Earth Martial Realm experts and an army of over ten thousand from the Evil Spirit Sect."

"Ning Jiang... If I get the chance, I’d like to see what he’s made of!"

Among the Elders was a young man. He stood tall and straight, his aura unfathomably deep, and he was far more powerful than some of the Elders present.

This was the number one expert of the Wind Thunder Sect’s younger generation!

"Don’t be hasty. You’ll have your chance in the future," one of the Elders said with a nod.

Just then, a figure walked in.

"Vice Sect Leader, you’ve returned. What did the Sect Leader say?"

"The Sect Leader said that since this Myriad Swords Sect is hosting a grand banquet for all, he will go personally to see if they are truly qualified to be a Top Grade Sect!"

His words shocked everyone present.

Similar conversations were taking place within all the major Top Grade Sects of the Six Provinces.

All the major Top Grade Sects expressed their interest in the newly established Myriad Swords Sect.

After all, how could these high and mighty Top Grade Sects accept a newly emerged sect becoming their equal overnight, based on mere rumors?

These old, established Top Grade Sects had dominated for many years. Their power and influence were immense, and their names were known throughout the Six Eastern Provinces.

For the Myriad Swords Sect to become a Top Grade Sect, it would have to gain their recognition!

Gradually, as news spread that the major Top Grade Sects of the Six Provinces were all going to "visit" the Myriad Swords Sect, the Six Provinces were once again thrown into an uproar.

The hearts and minds of countless Martial Artists were captivated.

"’Myriad Swords Sect’ and ’Ning Jiang.’ Those two names now ring like thunder."

"I’d really like to see for myself just how outstanding this Ning Jiang is. To kill four Earth Martial Realm experts and annihilate an army of over ten thousand from the Evil Spirit Sect in one fell swoop... What is he, some kind of three-headed, six-armed monster?"

...

By now, it was night. The sky was brilliant with starlight, the constellations clearly visible. A bright moon hung high in the heavens, its pure, beautiful light blanketing the earth like Silver Sand.

One after another, magnificent and spectacular islands could be seen floating high in the sky.

This was the Moon God Palace.

One of the Seven Great Super Sects of the Six Eastern Provinces.

Amidst the Spirit Mountains and cascading waterfalls were vast stretches of palaces. Flowers bloomed in profusion and spirit cranes soared high above. This place was like a paradise, beautiful beyond measure.

Under the moonlight, a silver-haired girl gazed up at the starry sky.