Chapter 594: Chapter 594: Clash for the Golden Sword Token!
Soon, the members of the True Dragon Sect set off. Among them was a brave and majestic man in a white robe named Jian Wushuang, a Sword Dao genius of the sect. He soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of sword light and heading toward the north of Sword Island, where one of the Golden Sword Tokens had appeared. Meanwhile, the other Nine-star experts from the True Dragon Sect went to compete for the remaining two Golden Sword Tokens. In short, they were determined to seize all three.
Besides the True Dragon Sect, people from other families and sects also moved quickly, rushing toward the three tokens. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that no one wanted to miss. While there were a few young geniuses among them, the vast majority were middle-aged experts and veteran masters, as Nine-star Grandmasters from the younger generation were exceedingly rare.
Situ Hang and Qingyou also took action. They had previously been suppressed by Lin Xuan, but after returning to their respective sects to recuperate, the seals within their bodies had been lifted. They had now returned to their peak condition.
Upon recovering, their first thought was to seek revenge on Lin Xuan. After all, being publicly suppressed by him was a deeply humiliating and frustrating experience. They vowed to get their revenge and trample Lin Xuan underfoot. However, the appearance of the Golden Sword Tokens left them with no spare energy to deal with Lin Xuan. They had to prioritize seizing a token to enter Golden Sword Peak.
As they rushed toward the area where the tokens were, they publicly issued threats.
"Lin Xuan, just you wait! I will definitely not let you go!"
"Lin Xuan, you’d better crawl over here and kneel before me to apologize! Otherwise, no one in heaven or earth can save you!"
These words shocked countless onlookers. What’s going on? Weren’t Situ Hang and Qingyou defeated and suppressed by Lin Xuan? How dare they challenge him now? Have they broken through to become Grandmasters?
"No, I saw Situ Hang and Qingyou. They’re also going after a Golden Sword Token," one person in the know said. "They are still Nine-star Grandmasters. They haven’t broken through."
That’s strange. Without a breakthrough, where were they getting the confidence to contend with Lin Xuan? Weren’t they afraid of being suppressed again? The crowd buzzed with confusion.
Just then, someone from the Fire Dragon Sect jumped in and said, "What do you all know? Lin Xuan’s victory was undeserved!"
Members of the Nine Underworlds Alchemy Alliance also gritted their teeth and added, "Exactly! Our Master Qingyou’s cultivation was suppressed. Otherwise, how could he possibly have been defeated by that boy?"
What’s this? Suppressed cultivation? The people were utterly bewildered.
Soon, the Fire Dragon Sect and the Nine Underworlds Alchemy Alliance revealed the "truth." Apparently, inside the Eight Desolates and Six Harmonies Tower, both Qingyou’s and Situ Hang’s cultivations had been suppressed, allowing them to exert only the strength of an Eight-star Grandmaster. That was the only reason they lost to Lin Xuan. If their cultivation hadn’t been restricted, Lin Xuan would have been no match for them at all.
So that’s how it was! Everyone finally understood. No wonder those two had been suppressed by Lin Xuan; it was because their cultivation levels had been restricted. And no wonder they were so eager to challenge Lin Xuan after recovering their full power. They clearly didn’t accept their defeat.
"Don’t worry, Lin Xuan is no fool. He definitely won’t come out to fight."
"Exactly. If I were Lin Xuan, I’d be hiding and cultivating quietly right now."
"He can come out again when he has Nine-star strength. It won’t be too late."
The crowd discussed the matter intensely.
The Sun Alchemy Alliance naturally heard the news as well and was a bit worried. Wan Er went to find Lin Xuan and said, "Young Master Lin, just stay here for a while. Don’t go out."
But Lin Xuan just shook his head. "No, I must go out."
He had just received news that the three Golden Sword Tokens for Golden Sword Peak had appeared, and he had to seize one. Only then could he smoothly enter the peak.
"What? You want to go out? It’s too dangerous!" Wan Er said hurriedly. "Situ Hang and Qingyou have recovered their cultivation and are publicly threatening to make a move against you. What if they catch you if you go out now? It’s better to lay low for now."
Lin Xuan laughed when he heard this. "Those two? They’re nothing. They’re not my opponents at all. If they dare to try anything again, I’ll make them regret it."
Lin Xuan’s current combat power was at the peak of the Nine-star level. Combined with the two six-star weapons in his hands, he was powerful enough to sweep through all Nine-star opponents. It could be said that he was invincible below the rank of Grandmaster. He didn’t take Situ Hang and Qingyou seriously in the slightest.
What? Wan Er was stunned by his words. This is beyond arrogant! She stomped her foot in exasperation. "Young Master Lin, their cultivation has been restored! They are Nine-star Grandmasters now! You can’t beat them."
Lin Xuan smiled. "Who says I can’t beat Nine-star Grandmasters? A Nine-star Grandmaster is no match for me at all."
With that, Lin Xuan strode toward the exit.
Wan Er couldn’t stop him. She followed along, asking, "Why do you have to go out? Where are you going?"
"To seize a Golden Sword Token!"
After saying this, Lin Xuan’s figure flickered. He soared into the sky and flew off into the distance, leaving a stunned Wan Er standing in place.
Contend for a Golden Sword Token? Those are treasures that only Nine-star Grandmasters can fight for! What is he getting involved for?
Wan Er was nearly driven mad with worry. She acknowledged that Lin Xuan was strong enough to contend with Eight-star Grandmasters, but this was a crowd of Nine-star Grandmasters! No matter how powerful he was, he was no match for them.
No, I have to notify the Alliance Leader and bring Young Master Lin back immediately. Otherwise, he’ll be in grave danger!
Thinking of this, Wan Er turned and left. She went to the grand hall, found the Alliance Leader of the Sun Alchemy Alliance, and said, "This is bad! Young Master Lin went out!"
The Alliance Leader was stunned. He dared to go out at a time like this? Isn’t he afraid of being captured by Situ Hang and his cronies?
"Didn’t you try to persuade him?"
"I tried, but I couldn’t stop him! He doesn’t take Situ Hang seriously in the slightest and even said he’s going to seize a Golden Sword Token."
"Absurd!" The Alliance Leader grew anxious. He stood up and declared, "Absolutely not. We have to bring Young Master Lin back immediately."
With that, he left in a hurry. Wan Er followed close behind. Not just her, but many elders from the Alchemy Alliance also followed after hearing the news. They were all determined to persuade Lin Xuan to return.
「On the other side.」
The Ye Family had also mobilized. Clan Leader Ye emerged from his cultivation; his injuries had already recovered by eighty percent. Although he wasn’t fully healed, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so he wanted to give it a try. Thus, Clan Leader Ye and Madam Ye, along with a group of elders, went to contend for a token. Of course, the one who would actually be fighting was Clan Leader Ye. Madam Ye, Ye Qingwu, and the others were merely there to watch the battle.
Even Ye Ruxue, who was supposed to be reflecting in seclusion, came out. After all, the battle for the Golden Sword Tokens was an event that only occurred once a century. Such a battle was not to be missed.
The three Golden Sword Tokens flew toward the north, south, and east of Dragon Island. Situ Hang, Qingyou, Lin Xuan, and the Ye Family all headed toward the southern token, as it was the closest to them.
The token landed in a mountain range. A large crowd had gathered in the mountains, with most people there simply to watch the spectacle unfold.
At the forefront of the conflict, the battle was extremely fierce. Qingyou and Situ Hang were each engaged in combat, fending off their enemies. They had already defeated over a dozen opponents, leaving the crowd completely amazed.
"They’re so strong! Those two are truly powerful."
"Looking at this, it seems Lin Xuan’s victory over them really was just a fluke. If their cultivation hadn’t been suppressed, there’s no way Lin Xuan could have defeated them."
"Indeed."
"I heard those two want to get revenge on Lin Xuan."
"They’ll probably make a move on him after they seize the token."
"In that case, Lin Xuan must have found a place to hide. He probably won’t dare to show his face for years."
"Definitely."
The crowd was abuzz with discussion, all convinced that Lin Xuan was afraid and wouldn’t dare to come. But at that very moment, a cry of surprise rang out from the distance: "Lin Xuan is here!"
