Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 312: Chapter 308: Death Mountain Range, A Hundred Sects Come to Congratulate

The Death Mountain Range.

As far as the eye could see, the sky was a hazy gray, heavy and silent.

The land was a dark hue, deathly still and desolate.

Peak after peak rose, steep and treacherous, while rivers flowed turbulent and violent.

The feeling was oppressive.

To put it simply, the outside world was full of vigor and vibrant life, making one feel cheerful. In contrast, the Death Mountain Range was lifeless and fraught with hidden dangers.

This was a notoriously perilous area in Qing Province. Normally, not even a Primordial Spirit Fourth Tribulation Realm expert would dare to enter. This was because the deathly aura pervading the mountain range would erode a Martial Artist’s Primordial Spirit, causing it damage.

At this very moment, a multitude of Martial Artists had gathered outside the Death Mountain Range. Some came from Qing Province, others from Lei Province, and all were at least at the Spirit Realm or higher.

"Rumor has it that the Myriad Swords Sect chose to build its main gate within the Death Mountain Range. I wonder if it’s true."

"The deathly aura inside the Death Mountain Range is incredibly dense. Even an expert at the Primordial Spirit Realm can only last a few days inside, while an Earth Martial Realm expert might last a few months. In the past, there was only one month each year when the deathly aura would weaken, and only then would Martial Artists dare to set foot in here. If they build their Sect here, aren’t the Myriad Swords Sect afraid of being eroded by the deathly aura?"

"If the Myriad Swords Sect can truly establish their Sect in the Death Mountain Range and remain unafraid of the deathly aura’s erosion, then that feat alone would be enough to intimidate everyone."

"Indeed. The Myriad Swords Sect’s choice of location is a profound one!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

When the Myriad Swords Sect was first announced, many people were speculating where they would establish their headquarters.

In truth, almost all suitable locations for establishing a Sect in Qing Province had already been taken. The best of them all had been the site of the Star Sword Sect.

However, the Star Sword Sect was razed to the ground during a great battle. Even the few Spirit Veins beneath the Sect were completely drained by Ning Jiang’s Array, rendering the location utterly worthless.

Thus, where the Myriad Swords Sect would be established became a huge conundrum, sparking much speculation among the Martial Artists.

But what no one in all of Qing Province expected was that the Myriad Swords Sect would actually choose the Death Mountain Range as its location!

When this news spread, it sent shockwaves through Qing Province.

It was rumored that the Death Mountain Range had undergone such a drastic change because a Celestial Martial Realm expert had fallen there.

And just a short while ago, that rumor had been confirmed.

A surviving Blood Demon King was discovered within a Demon Cave in the Death Mountain Range, only to be slain by an expert named Meng Daoyi. This incident was proof enough that a Celestial Martial Realm King had indeed fallen here.

"I heard that the Heaven-Reaching Realm expert backing the Myriad Swords Sect is that very same Meng Daoyi."

"These matters are beyond our speculation. Come on, let’s go in and have a look."

Discussing among themselves, the crowd of Martial Artists walked into the Death Mountain Range.

At first, they raised their Protective Spiritual Qi to resist the corrosive deathly aura.

But after they had traveled more than ten miles inward, the surrounding gray deathly aura suddenly thinned considerably. After walking a while longer, they were shocked to discover the deathly aura had vanished completely.

Looking ahead, they saw a vast area stretching for dozens of miles where the air was fresh and tranquil, unlike the gloomy, eerie, and lifeless atmosphere elsewhere.

"Is this really the Death Mountain Range? Am I dreaming?"

The many Martial Artists who witnessed this scene found it hard to believe.

"The Myriad Swords Sect... they truly command awe!"

A God-Seizing Realm expert exclaimed, his reverence for the Myriad Swords Sect growing even deeper.

"The deathly aura of the Death Mountain Range has existed for over a thousand years. Even Heaven-Reaching Realm experts have come here in the past, but they were powerless to change the situation. The methods of the Myriad Swords Sect are truly profound and unfathomable."

Exclamations of amazement rose up from time to time.

Within their sight, inside that vast area, towering mountains shot up from the ground. Upon them, numerous Palaces of the Imperial Traveling Court had been built.

A waterfall cascaded down from a high mountain like a silver dragon, its presence majestic.

These Palaces of the Imperial Traveling Court exuded an air of newness, having been constructed in just the last few days.

With the abilities of Martial Artists, constructing buildings was not a difficult task. The Myriad Swords Sect was formed from the merger of three major sects, with over ten thousand Sect Disciples.

With over ten thousand people working together, their efficiency was naturally incredible.

At this moment, Yue Wenfu, Lin Zhan, and Fang Xue stood together in the reception hall.

Watching the Martial Artists arrive from every direction and hearing their constant cries of amazement, they knew that in their hearts, the three of them felt much the same.

"The Sect Leader’s methods are truly beyond comprehension."

Yue Wenfu said in awe.

"Yes, who could have imagined the Sect Leader actually had a way to reverse the deathly aura here."

Fang Xue added.

Just seven days ago, when they were discussing the location for the new Sect with Ning Jiang, he had chosen the Death Mountain Range without a second thought. At the time, his choice had given them all a huge fright.

But Ning Jiang had clearly been confident in his choice of the Death Mountain Range.

In just a few short days, Ning Jiang had set up an Array here, using the Array Power to successfully neutralize the deathly aura.

"Alright, the guests have arrived. Let’s go and greet them."

The three of them walked out together.

"Everyone, you’ve come from so far. Please forgive us for not greeting you sooner."

"The three Vice Sect Leaders are too polite."

After a round of pleasantries, a loud announcement suddenly came from outside.

"The Earth Sect has arrived!"

"The Withered Blade Sect has arrived!"

"The Beast Taming Sect has arrived!"

These three announcements drew the attention of the many Martial Artists. These were the three great Upper Grade Sects of Lei Province, each presided over by an Earth Martial Realm expert.

All eyes turned to see that these three Sects had arrived with experts as numerous as clouds. Each was led personally by their Sect Leader, followed by more than ten Primordial Spirit Realm experts.

"The three great Upper Grade Sects have mobilized so many experts. It seems they place great importance on the founding of the Myriad Swords Sect and want to establish good relations."

"I wonder what kind of congratulatory gifts the major sects have brought this time."

The people discussed in hushed tones.

In addition to the three great Upper Grade Sects, many Middle Grade Sects from Lei Province had also come to offer their congratulations.

"Our Sect Leader is inside. This way, please, you three Sect Leaders."

Yue Wenfu and the others went to greet them, inviting the three Earth Martial Realm experts into the inner hall. The rest of their entourages remained outside, a fact to which no one took offense.

As powerful experts, they deserved to be treated differently.

Anyone without that level of strength who wished to enter the inner hall like those three would simply be overestimating their own abilities.

"So many Sects have come."

"The Sects from Qing Province and Lei Province must total over a hundred, right?"

"A hundred sects coming to offer congratulations... a grand event like this is truly enviable."

"I heard that some Top Grade Sects from other provinces will be coming this time too. I wonder if it’s true."