Chapter 1451 - 1449: Yaho-ryu
Yae Crane Sect.
It is a medium-sized sect, with a legacy of nearly a hundred years, and many disciples under its wing.
The Yae Crane Blade Style is rumored far and wide.
Imano Genso now appeared at the entrance of the Yae Crane Sect.
He stumbled a few steps and fell to the ground with a thud.
He glanced up at the tightly closed gate and struggled to crawl forward.
Finally reaching the gate, he raised his hand and forcefully knocked on it.
After a few knocks, the gate finally opened.
A man dressed in a samurai outfit appeared at the gate, and upon seeing Imano Genso, seemed a bit surprised.
"You..."
"I, I need to see the Sect Leader!" Imano Genso shouted his final words before fainting.
Seeing the badly wounded and fainted Imano Genso, the gatekeeper was startled and hurriedly called others to carry him inside.
The incident where Imano Genso knocked on the gate early in the morning, asking for the Sect Leader, and then fainting caused quite a stir within the sect.
After all, as a powerful faction, their days were usually calm, only focused on practicing swordsmanship. At their level, no one dared to challenge them.
With calm days disrupted, naturally, more attention was drawn.
Even the Sect Leader was alarmed.
The Sect Leader, named Lintian Lingkong, was a sixty-year-old man.
"What’s the situation?" Although sixty years old, Lintian Lingkong maintained his health very well, looking only about fifty, and keeping a well-maintained physique, comparable even to young folks. Besides practicing swordsmanship, Lintian Lingkong also took time to go to the gym, leading a refined and disciplined life.
The gatekeeper respectfully said, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, I don’t know the situation either. I heard someone knocking on the gate, so I opened it. Upon opening, I saw him lying on the ground knocking. I wanted to ask about the situation, he said he wanted to meet you and then fainted; other disciples don’t really know either."
Lintian Lingkong frowned deeply.
He examined Imano Genso.
Imano Genso indeed appeared tragic, his clothes were already tattered, and there were scratches from branches on his body. Even his head was covered with small twigs and leaves.
His injuries also seemed severe, as if he was being pursued.
Seeing this, Lintian Lingkong immediately ordered, "Investigate immediately! I need to know this person’s identity!"
"Yes!"
With Yae Crane Sect’s long-standing foundation, their strength was indeed formidable.
In both legitimate and illegitimate circles, Yae Crane Sect had influence.
Investigating a person’s identity was a simple matter.
Not long after, Imano Genso’s identity information appeared in Lintian Lingkong’s hands.
"A member of Four Spirits Hall? And the deputy hall master of Er Ling Hall! He is also considered an outer sect disciple of Beifeng Thirteen Rivers sect. Why has he come to our sect?" Lintian Lingkong’s expression turned serious.
"Sect Leader, the Four Spirits Hall... has been completely wiped out..." an Elder cautiously reminded Lintian Lingkong.
"I am well aware!" Lintian Lingkong’s face darkened, "The Four Spirits Hall was not only exterminated, but it was done by people from the Flame Country! And by the same person!" Lintian Lingkong’s face was grim.
"Moreover!" Lintian Lingkong’s gaze fell upon the unconscious Imano Genso, coldly saying, "With the entire Four Spirits Hall annihilated, not a single survivor! How did this person... survive and appear here?"
Upon hearing this, someone beside was startled and quickly said, "Sect Leader! Could it be that person has set sights on our sect?"
This statement immediately sparked tension among everyone.
Although Yae Crane Sect had always been strong, they were aware of the kind of power capable of obliterating the Four Spirits Hall.
If such a person were truly to attack, it would certainly be a huge problem.
Nobody wanted to die, especially since Yae Crane Sect had developed over many years, their identity within the sect representing their status outside. Now, one by one, these people lived affluent lives, unwilling to risk their lives.
Lintian Lingkong’s face coldly said, "Our Yae Crane Sect has always focused on personal development, without engaging in any conflicts with the outside world! If someone is targeting us without reason, our Yae Crane Sect is not to be trifled with! We will make sure they come but never leave!"
Those beneath him echoed a few statements, but each had their own thoughts.
"Mmm!"
Imano Genso groaned in pain, showing a pained expression, and woke up.
"He’s awake!" Someone noticed Imano Genso awakening and immediately shouted.
Everyone’s gaze instantly focused on Imano Genso.
Imano Genso blinked, confused for a moment, then suddenly realized, urgently shouting, "Sect Leader! Find your Sect Leader immediately! I need to see your Sect Leader!"
"I am!" Lintian Lingkong stared at Imano Genso, "Who are you?"
He asked knowingly, trying to probe Imano Genso.
Imano Genso answered without hesitation, "I am Imano Genso, the deputy hall master of Er Ling Hall! Our Er Ling Hall, no! Our Four Spirits Hall has been annihilated!"
"Then how did you survive? To my knowledge, there was no survivor within the Four Spirits Hall!" Lintian Lingkong stared at Imano Genso.
Imano Genso did not hide, "We were not within Er Ling Hall at the time; according to our Hall Master’s instructions, I led a group of brothers to attack those people, but who knew..."
Imano Genso recounted the events as they were.
"I was originally captured, and the reason I managed to escape was because they purposely let me go!" Imano Genso said solemnly.
Everyone shivered involuntarily.
Lintian Lingkong stared at Imano Genso, "What is their goal?"
Imano Genso took a deep breath and said seriously, "Challenge!"
"Challenge!" Lintian Lingkong felt an anger rising within.
For years, Yae Crane Sect had followed rules, never offending any sect, yet now someone wanted to challenge them!
Most importantly, under his leadership, such a thing was happening now; he was naturally furious.
"What an outrage!" Lintian Lingkong roared angrily.
Imano Genso looked at Lintian Lingkong and said, "Also, he mentioned giving you one day to prepare! Whether to call for reinforcements or inform friends! Whatever means you use, tomorrow, he will take down Yae Crane Sect’s sign, trample it underfoot, and set it ablaze!"
"Outrageous! Outrageous!" Lintian Lingkong shook with anger.
"Sect Leader! This is simply bullying, I will make arrangements now!"
"When they come, let them never leave!"
"Damn it, a Flame Country person, so arrogant!"
...
Yae Crane Sect members were filled with righteous indignation.
Imano Genso witnessed the scene, a subtle gleam of joy in his eyes.