"Sect Master, good news! The Xi Huang Sacred Land envoys have arrived!"
Just as Sect Master Tan Yuan finished his words, an elder steward burst into the assembly hall in haste.
"Wonderful!"
Sect Master Tan Yuan and all the high-ranking members sprang to their feet in unison, visibly excited.
"Issue the order! Have everyone assemble to welcome the envoys of Xi Huang Sacred Land together!" The Sect Master declared in a booming voice.
Moments later, all members of the Thousand Moon Sect headquarters gathered. Led by the Sect Master, they approached six men dressed in extravagant clothing, their auras sharp and intimidating.
These six men all stood with their hands clasped behind their backs, their expressions indifferent, their gazes carrying a faint trace of disdain and a clear sense of superiority.
"All members of the Thousand Moon Sect offer our humble greetings to the esteemed envoys of Xi Huang Sacred Land!" The Sect Master stepped forward, speaking respectfully.
"We humbly greet the esteemed envoys of Xi Huang Sacred Land!" All members of the Thousand Moon Sect shouted in unison.
"You are the Sect Master of the Thousand Moon Sect?" one of the men asked, looking at Sect Master Tan Yuan.
"In reply to our esteemed envoy, I am indeed the Sect Master of the Thousand Moon Sect, Tan Yuan," the Sect Master answered promptly.
"Hmm, enough trivialities. Our primary mission coming to Yan Country is to investigate the situation regarding the Ziwei Sect and, concurrently, assist your Thousand Moon Sect in unifying Yan Country. From now on, Yan Country shall be under the sole command of your Thousand Moon Sect," the man stated flatly.
"We shall act completely according to your orders, Esteemed Envoy!" Tan Yuan responded excitedly.
The other Thousand Moon Sect elders were also trembling with excitement, their bodies shaking slightly.
Yan Country, under the sole command of the Thousand Moon Sect! With the backing of Xi Huang Sacred Land, a great future is imminent for the Thousand Moon Sect.
"Good. Now, tell me about the recent circumstances of the Ziwei Sect," the man continued.
"In reply to Esteemed Envoy, I have already dispatched people to investigate. The reason for all these great changes within the Ziwei Sect lately is entirely due to a fellow named Su Fei! This Su Fei only recently joined the Ziwei Sect, yet he seems intimately familiar with everything about the sect—more so than even the elders or the sect master himself. He can summon a tremendously powerful giant palm from the Ziwei Sect headquarters, personally preach Dharma to all members of the sect, enabling many to break through on the spot. He can even awaken the Tenth Ancestor of the Yan Kingdom Royal Family. It is this Su Fei who personally led the Ziwei Sect's forces to successively subdue the Yan Kingdom Royal Family and the Sheng Yuan Sect," the Sect Master answered.
"What is this Su Fei's cultivation realm?" the man inquired.
"It is said to be the Dao Molding Realm," replied the Sect Master, unaware that Ye Yunfei had already broken through to the Hua Dao Realm.
"A mere brat at the Dao Molding Realm, capable of such wonders?" The man couldn't help but lightly frown.
"Heh heh, Senior Brother, what's so wonderful about it? It's quite normal for strange occurrences to happen within garbage minor forces like those within Yan Country's borders. A Dao Molding Realm kid, as weak as an ant, can strut about so impressively within Yan Country only proves how pathetically weak Yan Country is. Alright, Senior Brother, in my opinion, let's just head directly to the Ziwei Sect and conduct a thorough, carpet-style search of their headquarters," another man beside him said impatiently, snorting with a cold laugh.
"Useless. Our Xi Huang Sacred Land has already conducted multiple searches of the Ziwei Sect headquarters long ago. On one occasion, we even breached the Ancestral Temple of the Ziwei Sect but found neither the legacy of the Ziwei Great Emperor nor any treasures he left behind," the man addressed as 'Senior Brother' shook his head.
"On the contrary, this Su Fei is incredibly mysterious. We must capture this Su Fei and interrogate him properly. Perhaps we can learn something from him," this Senior Brother stated.
"Good, let's move immediately to seize this Su Fei! An ant of a boy should be easy pickings for us!" another man said.
Right at that moment…
Boom! Rumble rumble…
The sound of violent rumbling echoed from the distant horizon.
"What is that!" A Thousand Moon Sect elder pointed towards the skyline, his face paling with shock.
Everyone hurriedly looked in that direction.
At the eastern horizon, a giant sword radiating sharp, sword-light was cleaving through the air, rolling toward them. In its wake, it trailed a vast sea of white sword energy.
"There's someone standing on it!" someone cried out in shock.
Indeed, atop the colossal sword stood a young man, his hands clasped behind his back. His robes billowed and flapped in the wind.
The sword radiance emitted by the giant sword was so blindingly sharp that, for a moment, none could clearly make out the young man's face!
"Not good! That sword… it seems to be heading straight for us, the Thousand Moon Sect!"
Soon, the giant sword arrived directly above the Thousand Moon Sect and began cleaving down toward the headquarters.
Boom! Rumble rumble…
Carrying terrifying energy, the sword sliced through the air, causing it to churn and roil violently in its path.
"Damnation! Who dares to be so audacious, to challenge our Thousand Moon Sect in this manner!" Sect Master Tan Yuan and the elders all erupted in fury.
Today's Thousand Moon Sect was no longer what it used to be. Having linked up with Xi Huang Sacred Land, their confidence had soared. Right in the midst of their triumphant mood, someone dared to provoke them at their doorstep!
The six men from Xi Huang Sacred Land stared coldly at the giant sword roaring down from the high sky, their gazes turning frosty.
No matter who the other party was, *they* were members of Xi Huang Sacred Land. To dare act so recklessly in their presence made them highly uncomfortable!
"Be careful!" someone shrieked.
Boom! Rumble rumble…
The giant sword targeted the Thousand Moon Sect headquarters and descended with a terrifying momentum.
"Activate the Sect Protection Grand Formation!" the Sect Master roared.
Boom! Rumble rumble…
Immediately, a grand formation was activated. A dazzling, glowing barrier of light slowly rose upwards, enveloping the entire Thousand Moon Sect headquarters. This was the Thousand Moon Sect's Sect Protection Grand Formation!
The next moment, the giant sword struck the Sect Protection Grand Formation.
*Poof!*
Under the shocked gazes of everyone, the Thousand Moon Sect's Sect Protection Grand Formation was as fragile as a bubble. It instantly exploded, disintegrating into nothingness.
The speed of the giant sword did not slow in the slightest, nor did its imposing force diminish even a fraction. It roared as it cleaved into the heart of the Thousand Moon Sect headquarters.
"That sword is heading straight for us! Everyone, dodge now!" the Sect Master screamed.
The giant sword was precisely aimed at the location where the Thousand Moon Sect elders and the six Xi Huang Sacred Land men were standing.
"Hmph! This is a severe provocation against us. Kid, I don't care who you are—you will pay the price!" All six Xi Huang Sacred Land men were thoroughly enraged.
*Swoosh! Swoosh!…*
All the Thousand Moon Sect elders and the six Xi Huang Sacred Land men scrambled to evade.
Boom! Rumble rumble…
Carrying terrifying sword-path energy, the giant sword slammed directly down. Instantly, the ground in that area was cleaved open, revealing a bottomless fissure. Shattered rock and mud spewed skyward amidst billowing clouds of dust.
Under the immense impact force of this giant sword, the entire Thousand Moon Sect headquarters shook violently. Every member was startled, rushing out to see what had happened.
"Argh…"
A Thousand Moon Sect elder who had dodged a fraction too slowly was bisected into four or five pieces by the overflowing sword energy from the giant blade!
"Damned!" Sect Master Tan Yuan and the remaining elders howled in furious rage.
Soon, the thick clouds of dust began to disperse.
Everyone saw that atop the giant sword, a young man stood poised, his hands clasped behind his back, his sleeves dancing gracefully in the wind.
A single sword from the east had shaken the entire sect!