Supreme Sword Exalt

As the most renowned building in Yue Mountain City, Ruyi Tower had long been occupied by the outer domain Heavenly Prides, becoming their temporary resting place. The Ruyi Tower had to close its doors as a result, no longer resembling the bustling scene of the past. Even the surrounding area had become deserted and cold, with few people daring to pass by.

Roars, bellows, and cheers rang out from within the ninth floor. The tower shook non-stop with each tremor as if on the verge of collapsing.

On the sixth floor, inside a quiet room usually used to receive guests, all the stewards and managers wore worried expressions.

“Haa... They’re still fighting.”

“If this continues, the Ruyi Tower will be completely destroyed. We don’t even know where these outer domain Heavenly Prides came from!”

A manager said with deep hatred, “Those ones are still manageable. They don’t care about our meager assets. It’s those bootlickers who’ve emptied most of our resources...”

Just then, a waiter’s voice came from outside. “Tower Master, those guys on the seventh floor are demanding spirit resources again.”

That manager cursed loudly, “Despicable! Truly, insatiably greedy!”

The last three floors of Ruyi Tower had long been occupied by them. On the ninth floor were the Heavenly Prides, on the eighth floor were their followers, and on the seventh floor were the native cultivators who had defected to the outer domain.

Like that rogue cultivator who went to the Murong family, those natives were taking advantage of the situation to line their pockets. They had demanded resources from Ruyi Tower under various pretexts, and each request grew more demanding and more precious than the last.

At the main seat, Wei Fang had a blank expression. “Give them whatever they want!”

“Tower Master—”

He waved his hand. “It’s fine. After today, these outer domain Heavenly Prides will most likely head to the Central Continent. Resources can always be recovered. We absolutely cannot provoke them over a small matter and bring great disaster upon Ruyi Tower!

Everyone sighed inwardly because that was the only thing they could do.

Not long after, another person came to report, “Tower Master, another outer domain Heavenly Pride has arrived, and he seems unusual. Beside him is Court Master Li...”

Wei Fang frowned, his tone slightly mocking. “Li Xun? He’s back? I knew it, it’d be strange if he didn't defect to the outer domain! Let’s go greet him. Remember, Li Xun cares about his reputation. No matter what he says or does, endure it! A moment of patience averts a lifetime of trouble. This chaos will eventually pass!”

As a half-demon, his situation was actually quite delicate. The demon clan did not acknowledge him, while the human race did not treat him as human. Even when he defected to the Myriad Transformations Holy Land, no one thought highly of him. He had long since developed a character that could bend and stretch.

Upon arriving on the first floor, he adopted an amicable expression and acted very humbly. “I wonder which outer domain Heavenly Pride has graced Ruyi Tower with their presence, illuminating my humble establishment—”

Before he finished speaking, he saw three people walk in. One of them was Gu Han.

He was stunned for a moment, sighing inwardly. Hm? Isn’t that the unruly man from back then? I see. Even the one who dared to clash head-on with Chu Kuang and other Holy Lands, and who feared neither heaven nor earth, has defected.

The smile on his face became even more humble and respectful. “Might I ask your esteemed name? I am Wei Fang, so that I may announce—”

Xiao Yang could not be bothered with him. “There’s no need for that!”

I despise these fawning, sycophantic people the most!

On the contrary, Gu Han stopped and cupped his hands slightly. “Tower Master Wei, long time no see. You still look as impressive as ever.”

Wei Fang quickly returned the gesture. “Not at all! You as well, Young Brother.”

Xiao Yang was startled. “Hm? Brother Gu, you know him?”

Gu Han nodded. “Yes. Tower Master Wei is an upright person. He helped me a great deal back in the day.”

Since his cultivation was low, he had traded the pill with the flesh and blood of a great demon. Wei Fang did not make things difficult for him, nor did he use the matter to coerce Gu Han, leaving a good impression in Gu Han’s heart.

Xiao Yang’s attitude changed drastically. “Tower Master Wei, is it? You don’t have to stand on ceremony. Brother Gu and I will go up by ourselves.”

I misjudged! Brother Gu says he’s upright, so he must be upright. I have always admired such people in my life!

Xiao Yang waved his hand, automatically lowering his posture. “Brother Gu, please!”

Seeing a hint of servility from Xiao Yang, Wei Fang was secretly shocked. This isn’t right! Who exactly is the one from the outer domain here?!

Li Xun came before him, his attitude transcendent. “Tower Master Wei, I didn’t expect you to be so close with Vanguard Gu! Now that he’s here, the Ruyi Tower is in safe hands!”

Wei Fang was even more confused. “You haven’t defected to the outer domain?”

Li Xun got angry. “You underestimate me too much! With my iron spine, I stand tall and upright between heaven and earth. How could I do something so shameless—Vanguard Gu, wait for me.”

Seeing Gu Han walking away, he hurriedly followed, then turned back to warn Wei Fang, “Don’t say such disparaging things in the future! You’ll ruin my reputation!”

Wei Fang cursed inwardly, Li Xun, you don’t have a damn reputation to speak of!

***

On the ninth floor, inside a hundred-zhang wide restriction. A huge, ferocious-looking demon clan guy, covered in scales and armor, roared. His eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty glint, the faint projection of a giant crocodile appearing behind him.

Then, he fiercely bit down on a golden-haired man opposite him. In response, the golden-haired man roared in anger and crossed his arms to block. However, he was only at the third stage of the Transcendent realm, whereas his lanky opponent was at the eighth stage.

The giant crocodile projection collided with him, sending him crashing into the restriction as he spat out a mouthful of blood. The ground shook and the mountains quaked, causing the entire Ruyi Tower to tremble.

Outside the restriction, an ape clan girl with a full-moon face and thick hair cried out in sorrow, her eyes filled with worry and concern, “Di Kan!”

Not far away, a young man roared, full of rage and gloom, “Trash! Complete trash!”

Seated on a white jade seat, his stature was a full two sizes larger than an average person. His clothes were taut, his muscles exploding. Behind him stood several young men and women, along with the followers they had brought.

Not far away, a young man smiled, appearing quite pleased with himself. “So this is the Heavenly Demon bloodline you spoke of, Chang Wei? Nothing much! Your half-saint herb is basically mine already.”

Then, he looked at another young man with a calm and indifferent temperament. “Brother Hua, what do you think?”

The Hua youth said expressionlessly, “Boring. We came here to discuss how to fight for the Life-Extension Fruit and the Gold List, not for the two of you to have a gambling fight! Don't you know that the truly strong ones have gone to the Central Dao Palace? We can’t compare to them. We’re still far behind!”

Like Chang Wei, these two also sat on white jade chairs, with many people standing behind them. The three chairs happened to form a strategic triangle. The maidservants stood far away at the entrance to the ninth floor, not even daring to breathe loudly.

Chang Wei seemed not to have heard him. He ruthlessly glowered at Di Kan, who was badly injured inside the restriction. “Trash! If you make me lose, you know the damn consequences!”

Then, he shot an impatient glance at the ape clan girl. Picking up his cue, a follower sneered and flashed to her side, striking her with a heavy palm. With a cry of pain, she spat blood and flew backward, landing on the ground.

Di Kan’s eyes were about to split. He even ignored the attacks of the bald-headed big guy, staring fixedly at Chang Wei. “Xiao Rou!”

Chang Wei forcefully suppressed his frustration. “If you lose, she dies. Got it?”

His irritable mood wasn’t entirely caused by the fact that he was about to lose the gamble. Gu Han had killed his younger brother, Chang Jun. These past few days, he and his followers’ guardians had been searching high and low for that man. However, not only had they still not returned by today, but they also had not sent any news of Gu Han. It was as if they had vanished into thin air.

Every time he thought of this matter, he wanted to kill someone!