Remould the Glory of Sword Art

"The Nether Sea Venerable intends to strike against the Saint Prince during the birthday banquet..."

Ao Ying furrowed her brows and asked, "Isn’t he afraid of the Holy Emperor coming out of seclusion? Or could it be that the Holy Emperor has already faced Silent Annihilation?"

A chill ran down her spine.

The Holy Emperor had been in retreat for decades.

During these decades, there was not a sound.

Just two or three years ago, the Saint Prince retrieved the [Spirit Sun Rod] from the Great Saint Mountain!

"The Zen Master, Xiao Yaozi, Zhao Chunyang... all have faced Silent Annihilation."

Cui Zhen drank a cup of wine and said self-deprecatingly, "Although the Great Palace Master frequently shows himself, his time is also nearing. The Holy Emperor’s years of cultivation are not lesser than the Great Palace Master’s."

The meaning of this sentence was simple.

The Holy Emperor... might indeed have encountered some mishap.

Otherwise, the Nether Sea wouldn’t be so blatant.

"The previous era has passed."

Xie Xuanyi calmly said, "The Great Palace Master, the Holy Emperor... they all belong to the past era."

The Sword Palace Master of Da Sui Sword Palace has already changed.

The world of the Human Race has taken on a new face.

The Demon Country... should be the same.

The Nether Sea has waited too long, now its wolf-like ambition is clear and obvious to all, anyone can see, this Great Venerable wants to become the new emperor of Great Ape Mountain!

"As I understand the Holy Emperor, things won’t be so simple."

Cui Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly.

He grinned slightly, "No matter how deeply the Nether Sea conceals his intentions, they cannot escape the Holy Emperor’s eyes. Whether the old fellow is alive or dead... he won’t let the Nether Sea have its way easily."

In his view, this birthday banquet certainly wouldn’t be a one-sided crush by the Nether Sea Venerable.

If the Holy Emperor has faced "Silent Annihilation", he will surely have left some contingencies in place.

The Saint Prince, on this side, certainly also has masters assisting him!

Their struggle is bound to be as fierce as fire and water.

As for himself... what he needs to do is just sit on the fence.

Wait until the situation is at its tensest, then strike with thunderous force to heavily hit the Nether Sea Venerable!

Back then.

The Nine Venerable swore brotherhood, sealed the bond with golden orchids.

For the benefit of the Demon Country, the nine Great Divine Ability Users took a blood oath. Cui Zhen didn’t consider this just a "brotherhood" born out of interest, he truly believed the Nine Venerable to be his "brothers".

Because of different realms, different stances...

Cui Zhen and the "Nine Venerable" each had varying degrees of closeness and distance.

Among these people.

He once had the best relationship with "Nether Sea Venerable", the two often had nothing unspoken between them.

It’s a pity.

Such tales often end in tragedy.

During Cui Zhen’s former hasty retreat, he sent several communication orders to the Nether Sea Venerable, but received not a single reply.

Perhaps in the eyes of the Nether Sea, the outcome of this Battle of Poison was destined, because during the time when the Demon Country was pressing south with full force, he quietly chose to "step back", retreating alone to the Third Realm, building a Great Array within the fiefdom of [Great Saint Mountain].

Until his downfall.

Cui Zhen never got to see the Nether Sea Venerable.

Who would have thought, the scene of the two drinking merrily and debating the Dao long into the night several years ago... was their final meeting.

Shaking his cup.

Cui Zhen’s eyes cleared from a daze, the past was like water, having flowed through his heart.

But the heart remains.

This knot of death has not been unraveled.

Over the years, he and Ye Ling have thoroughly investigated.

In the past when he was under siege, it was mainly because the Sun Eater Venerable leaked his location information.

But...

The Nether Sea Venerable also committed an unforgivable act of betrayal!

As Cui Zhen retreated from Jiayong Pass, fleeing north, all along the route all demon cultivators were removed by the Nether Sea... this one, whom Cui Zhen considered a close friend among the Nine Venerable, voluntarily cut off Cui Zhen’s backup, sealed off all his information, and forced him into a "dead end".

In this world, even the strongest Heavenly Pride cannot fight many alone.

It’s true that Mo Zhen was the number one in the Demon Country.

But when facing human Great Divine Ability Users coming out in full force.

There is only one outcome.

And that is... death.

"You should rest well for the next couple of days."

Cui Zhen’s changing expression was noted by Xie Xuanyi.

Xie Xuanyi interrupted his thoughts and said warmly, "The invitation to Great Saint Mountain is almost in hand... by the birthday banquet, the Nether Sea Venerable will certainly show himself."

"...Alright."

Cui Zhen exhaled a deep breath.

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As expected, just as Xie Xuanyi anticipated.

In just two days, Ming San couldn’t hold back.

He proactively sent a communication order, contacting Xie Xuanyi, wanting to meet him.

And the meeting place was set at the guest courtyard north of Giant Martial City.

Of course, Xie Xuanyi wouldn’t refuse.

By nightfall, with the Great Yue high above, and the north wind slightly cool.

Ao Ying pushed a wheelchair, accompanying Xie Xuanyi to Ming San’s residence...

The place where Ming San lived was much more lavish than that of Venerable Yuan Huo!

This was no longer just a simple courtyard mansion, but more like a palace... the two traversed a long jade stone corridor, along which there were countless maids and uncountable servants, Xie Xuanyi had seen many "decadent and extravagant" young nobles, but none like Ming San.

Even the Crown Prince of Li Country’s residence wasn’t as lavish and extravagant as this.

"Third Young Master."

Moments later.

Xie Xuanyi saw Ming San at the end of the corridor.

This only son of the Nether Sea Venerable, with hands behind his back, stood outside the pavilion, surrounded by people, facing a majestic rockery, with flowing water forming a lake.

Under the moonlight, countless koi leapt from the lake, creating rippling waves, dazzling and bright.

To build such a landscape in Great Ape Mountain.

Surely it would cost an immense amount of Primordial Stone.

"Fellow Daoist Lu."

Beside Ming San, beauties were numerous like clouds, he wrapped his arms around them comfortably.

Upon seeing Xie Xuanyi arrive.

He waved his hand, and these young women thoughtfully left.

Soon.

The pavilion became very quiet.

"...Who is this?"

Ming San looked at Ao Ying, smiling as he spoke, his meaning clear.

The conversation to follow was of a very high standard.

His maids had dispersed.

This woman... should also leave.

"Young Master. I’ll wait for you over there."

Ao Ying, very understandingly, promptly bowed and retreated outside the pavilion.

"Brother Lu, you have an unusual taste."

Ming San watched Ao Ying’s departing figure, not directly addressing the main topic but stroked his chin in jest, "What’s so good about this little maid? Her looks are ordinary, just a slim waist and a fuller bust."

He had long noticed Ao Ying.

From the time at Xuanchen Pavilion, this woman had been around.

After the banquet.

The next day, he intentionally sent people to investigate this Venerable Lu.

This guy surnamed Lu was indeed a peculiar one, showing no interest in Xuanchen Pavilion’s beautiful fairy songstresses, yet wherever he went, he brought this little maid along.

This little maid, she truly looked average.

Aside from having a fairly decent figure, there wasn’t anything particularly special about her.

"Brother Lu, how about you pick a few foot-warming maids from my residence today."

Ming San said boldly, "These little girls I keep in my residence are in their prime, with top-notch looks and voices. Taking them out would surely be prestigious for Brother Lu."

"Thank you for the kindness, Third Young Master..."

"To me, appearance and looks aren’t important."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head, laughed, and said, "This little maid, although her looks are ordinary, has been with me for many years. I promised her a life of wealth and honor."

"Tsk, really know how to pretend."

Ming San sneered inwardly but feigned a sigh on the surface, "I didn’t expect Brother Lu to be a person of such profound feelings and righteousness."

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(PS: There’s another update tomorrow at noon.)