Chapter 977: Chapter 53 The 2nd Golden Body_2
No longer carrying the Tian Gang Sword, Ah Dai’s attire was now that of a commoner, with little to distinguish him except that his aura was distinctly different, carrying a certain exceptional spirit that ordinary people lacked.
In the grand hall of the Sword Sect, Xi Wen sat at the head of the table while the other six second-generation disciples were seated below him. Their expressions were all grave. The greatest reason for the achievements of the Tian Gang Sword Sect on the continent was the presence of a supreme expert—the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang. Now, regardless of whether the Sword Saint had passed away or ascended to the Divine Realm, the Tian Gang Sword Sect would lose his protection.
Ah Dai stood next to Lu Wen, feeling suffocated by the heavy atmosphere in the hall. After a long silence, Xi Wen spoke, "Fellow brothers, since our master has passed away, we must shoulder the responsibilities of the Sword Sect. This matter must be kept secret. Qi Di, especially you, you are impulsive and prone to slip of the tongue. From now on, you must be careful. As for the second brother, let’s not inform him for now either. He’s not young anymore, and I fear he might not be able to handle the news of master’s situation."
Zhou Wen nodded solemnly, "Don’t worry, eldest senior brother, I will be cautious."
Xi Wen sighed and said, "Ah Dai, now that master has passed on all his power to you, you have a heavy burden on your shoulders. Do you understand?"
Ah Dai bowed his head, "Don’t worry, great senior uncle, no matter when, as long as the Sword Sect encounters any difficulties, I will return as quickly as possible."
Xi Wen said, "I know you have many things to do, including avenging your master Owen. We won’t keep you any longer. But remember, no matter where you go, you must hold yourself to the standard of a disciple of the Tian Gang Sword Sect. If you commit any evil deeds, we will not let you off." His tone grew severe with the last sentence.
Ah Dai did not respond, just nodded silently.
Lu Wen said, "Eldest senior brother, I will take Ah Dai to find Brother Yan Shi and then send them down the mountain immediately."
Xi Wen replied, "Good, that will be a bother to you, fourth junior brother. Starting from tomorrow, the seven of us and the third-generation disciples who have reached the sixth level of the Life and Creation Realm will practice the Life Transformation technique left by our master, in order to strengthen the Sword Sect’s power more quickly. At the same time, the junior brothers must also supervise their own disciples to practice diligently."
"Yes, Sect Leader senior brother."
Lu Wen walked out of the grand hall with Ah Dai, admonishing him as they walked, "Be careful on the road, Ah Dai. If you encounter anything you can’t handle on your own, come back. This will always be your home."
Ah Dai’s eyes reddened as he thought of everything the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang had done for him, his heart filled with a desolate feeling, "Fourth senior uncle, once I have avenged Uncle Owen, I will definitely come back to see you."
Lu Wen handed Ah Dai a wooden tube, "When it’s necessary, you just need to pull out the stopper on the tube and inject your Life and Creation True Qi into it to send a signal to summon your fellow sect members. Those within a hundred miles will come to assist you."
Ah Dai took the wooden tube and stored it inside the Dragon’s Blood, its purpose seeming similar to the scroll Xuan Ye had given him.
By then, they had arrived at the room where Yan Shi and Yan Li lived. Lu Wen knocked on the door, and Yan Shi’s resonant voice came from inside, "Who is it!"
Ah Dai quickly said, "Big Brother Yan Shi, it’s me. Ah Dai."
The door opened, and Yan Shi and Yan Li stepped out. Seeing Lu Wen, they quickly saluted. Lu Wen smiled and said, "Alright, no need for formalities, brothers. Get ready, you’re going down the mountain with Ah Dai."
Upon hearing Lu Wen’s words, the brothers Yan Shi were overjoyed. Although they enjoyed a comfortable life here with Xi Wen’s guidance in martial arts, they were accustomed to freedom and had grown impatient. Traveling the continent was what they longed for.
"Ah Dai, did the Sword Saint agree to let you go?" Yan Li asked.
Ah Dai glanced at Lu Wen and nodded, "Yes! It’s been over half a year, and it’s time for us to help the Elf Clan find their people. Otherwise, any delay may cause trouble."
Lu Wen said, "Alright, I’ll go back now. When you leave, there’s no need to say goodbye to us. Just be careful on your journey and don’t be impulsive in the face of trouble." After speaking, he patted Ah Dai’s shoulder and turned to leave.
Watching Lu Wen’s retreating figure disappear, Yan Shi laughed heartily, "Ah Dai, we can finally leave. It was so stifling here! Come on in, let’s pack."
The room where the Yan brothers lived was modest, with only two beds, a table, and some necessities for living. Yan Shi packed his clothes while saying, "Ah Dai, you’ve changed a lot in the past half year! The skill you showed cutting Snake Skin yesterday was incredible. If you used it to attack an enemy, the power would be even greater."
Ah Dai scratched his head, "Big brother, you flatter me. You’re quite amazing yourself!"
Yan Li had finished packing his things and chuckled, "Alright, enough with the modesty. I wanted to spar with you, but after seeing your energy transformation skills yesterday, I decided against it. If I got snipped by those yellow shears of yours, it would be all over."
Ah Dai didn’t share the Yan brothers’ excitement. After they had packed up, the three of them quietly left the Sword Sect and followed the path led by Yan Shi down the mountain.
