Chapter 683: Chapter 188 Sumeru Sword_2
Everyone took their seats according to their ranks. Yun Ying asked, "Xi Wen, where is big brother Di Si? Is he still in meditation?"
Xi Wen stood up with a sad look, exchanged glances with Ah Dai, and sighed, "Today, I have to announce something here." He projected his voice with True Qi so that the disciples of the Tian Gang Sword Sect outside the Conference Hall could hear too.
Upon hearing Xi Wen, the three Sword Saints frowned together. They had come to find the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang and did not want to waste any time. Goshawk was about to say something but was stopped by Yun Ying’s gaze. Xi Wen paused for a moment, and continued, "What I want to announce is that my respected teacher, the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang, has ascended to immortalhood."
"What?" Yun Ying, Goshawk, and Harry rose to their feet simultaneously, a strong and chilling aura emanating from them. The overwhelming pressure forced the seven second-generation disciples of the Tian Gang Sword Sect to step back. A murmur went around among the disciples of the Tian Gang Sword Sect outside the Conference Hall. Sadness instantly spread through everyone’s hearts. After all, for them, the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang was like a gods’ legend. Many of the fourth-generation disciples had never seen the Sword Saint before. At hearing that the world’s number one Swordsman whom they were most proud of had passed away, they were deeply agitated. Yun Ying spoke solemnly, "Xi Wen, what on earth happened? We want an explanation."
Seeing the massive aura from Yun Ying and the others, Xi Wen stepped forward without fear, and said, "Three seniors, in fact, my master passed away several years ago. Before leaving, he had instructed me not to spread the news of his death until a new Sword Saint emerges from our sect. Apart from us, the second-generation disciples, the lower-generation disciples know nothing about it. Please take your seats." Yun Ying had a flash of tears in his eyes, his body shook slightly, and he murmured, "Unexpectedly, Brother Di Si, you are gone. We were both rivals and friends. I didn’t even get to send you off. Ah, it appears we are growing old. Death is inevitable. Even you, the most skilled of us, are..."
Goshawk, who was known for his hot temper, sighed forlornly, saying, "Everyone has to die. But Brother Di Si is gone now, and we no longer have any opponents."
Harry looked up at Ah Dai, seeming a bit reproachful, "Did you know about this all along? Why didn’t you tell me?"
Ah Dai’s eyes were reddened as he said, "I’m sorry, Uncle Harry. It was the final command of my grandmaster. I couldn’t go against it!"
Xi Wen took a deep breath and loudly declared, "At the same time, I would like to announce that from today, the position of the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang will be taken by Ah Dai, the third generation disciple. He will become the new Sword Saint and the permanent supervisor of our sect. He has the right to supervise any action of our Sword Sect. Anyone, including myself, who violates the rules of the sect, will be punished by the supervisor."
"Hold on. Why should he replace Brother Di Si? Just because he’s a young lad, does he think he can become the continent’s first Sword Saint over us three old guys? That is absolutely unacceptable."
Yun Ying glanced at Goshawk who was indignant and annoyed, warning, "This is the internal affair of the Tian Gang Sword Sect. Just because Brother Di Si is dead, it doesn’t mean that you can act recklessly. I am still here, so you should keep quiet. I am not in the mood right now. You should know what would happen if you provoke me under such circumstances."
Goshawk, still with some fear of Yun Ying, snorted and went back to his seat. Xi Wen thanked Yun Ying, "Thank you for your great kindness, senior. However, rest assured, our Tian Gang Sword Sect will give you seniors an explanation. It was decided when the master passed away. Ah Dai will compete with the three seniors in a Sword Saint contest. My announcement of his identity today is merely to give him a title."
The grief in Ah Dai’s eyes faded and was replaced with an expression of tranquility. He took a gentle step forward, standing in front of Yun Ying, saying, "Three seniors, I look forward to your guidance."
Harry walked up to Ah Dai, patted him on the shoulder, and which he said, "Since Brother Di Si has passed away, I don’t feel like fighting anymore. Let’s call off this contest of the Four Great Sword Saints. In our hearts, Brother Di Si will always be the strongest." Ah Dai felt a warmth in his heart. He understood that Harry said this primarily because he was afraid that Goshawk would take advantage of the contest to retaliate. He smiled gratefully, saying, "Uncle Harry, as the successor to Grandmaster’s title of Sword Saint, I would like to ask you three seniors for this opportunity. I can’t let the grandmaster, who has ascended to another world, be humiliated. If you seniors no longer need rest, then, let’s go to the Back Mountain." After that, he made a gesture of invitation.
"Ah Dai, are you crazy?" A worried voice reached Ah Dai’s ear. Ah Dai was stunned, then looked towards the voice, and noticed that it was the Ice Skeleton who had spoken. Goshawk flashed a glare in his eyes and shouted, "Fourth, keep your mouth shut." Under the pressure of his master, the Ice Skeleton shared a deep look with Ah Dai, then retreated. Ah Dai apologized with a smile and shook his head gently at Ice Skeleton.
Goshawk glared at Ah Dai, commenting, "Why are you staring at my apprentice? Do you want to kill another one? Fine, you want to replace Brother Di Si, I don’t object. But mind you, if you die at my hand, don’t blame others. Lead the way." Ah Dai ignored his threat, yielded to Yun Ying and Harry and led the way out of the Conference Hall. He led Yun Ying’s group of nine people, along with Xi Wen and his seven brothers, as well as Xuan Yue, to the Back Mountain Stone Cave where the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang used to meditate. Ah Dai stopped at the edge of the cliff next to the cave. He stood there, hands behind his back, with the mountain breeze blowing, giving a sense of transcendence. Yun Ying, Goshawk, and Harry rose into the air and landed in front of Ah Dai, the spectators instinctively retreated. Only when they had retreated hundreds of meters did they stop. Xi Wen and his seven brothers activated their protective energy, ready to withstand the shockwave from the clash of these four supreme masters at any time.
