"If the Sword Realm truly intends to rebuild, I would naturally contribute my efforts.
But hearing such words come from the mouth of a traitor like you is truly sickening.
How could someone like you be fit to discuss the rebuilding of our Sword Realm?"
Ye Yunfei's gaze was fixed on Elder Lu as he spoke coldly.
"Ye Yunfei, what do you mean by that?
How dare you show such disrespect to me!"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Elder Lu instantly flew into a rage.
"Ye Yunfei, do not speak nonsense! Elder Lu is currently the presiding elder of the Sword Realm, overseeing its reconstruction. You actually dare to repeatedly slander Elder Lu as a traitor? How utterly arrogant!
What is your purpose in causing trouble like this? Could it be that your Hunyuan Sect also wants to meddle in the affairs of our Sword Realm?
Our Sword Realm may have fallen into decline, but if your Hunyuan Sect tries to take advantage and bully us, we will never yield!"
Another presiding elder beside him also flew into a rage, speaking sternly to Ye Yunfei.
"Elder Yan speaks wisely.
Ye Yunfei, within the Sword Realm now, Elder Lu is not only a presiding elder, but he has also been unanimously elected by everyone as the Grand Elder, presiding over all affairs of our Sword Realm.
It was precisely Elder Lu who summoned us all back to the Sword Realm to rebuild it. One could say Elder Lu now represents our Sword Realm. How could he possibly be a traitor?
Ye Yunfei, I know you are also an inheritor of the Sword Realm, and your strength is indeed remarkable. However, in terms of seniority, Elder Lu is far superior to you.
How can you show such disrespect to Elder Lu, even slandering him?
Have you forgotten one of the ancient rules of our Sword Realm—that juniors must respect their seniors?
If a junior dares to offend a senior, those with an atrocious attitude or who refuse to repent shall have their cultivation crippled and be expelled from the Sword Realm!"
Yet another presiding elder chimed in.
"Elder Wu, our Sword Realm indeed had such a rule in ancient times, but that rule holds no effect for these two traitors.
I will naturally respect the seniors of our Sword Realm, but I could never respect two traitors whose hands are stained with the blood of many Sword Realm inheritors."
Ye Yunfei spoke openly.
This Elder Wu was not a traitor, so Ye Yunfei's attitude toward him was much better.
"Ye Yunfei, you have only just returned to the Sword Realm. Why must you insist that Elder Lu and Elder Yan are traitors? You cannot slander two elders without evidence."
Elder Wu frowned as he spoke.
"Ye Yunfei, I think you've returned to the Sword Realm just to cause trouble under some pretext. You likely represent the interests of the Hunyuan Sect.
Fine!
It seems the Hunyuan Sect, after winning some battles recently, has begun to swell with arrogance, daring to extend its reach into our Sword Realm.
However, even though our Sword Realm has declined, we will never allow your Hunyuan Sect to bully us at will.
Everyone, there's no point talking further with this youngster. He returned to the Sword Realm solely to cause trouble. Let's attack together!"
That Elder Yan suddenly drew his longsword, pointing it at Ye Yunfei as he roared sternly.
"Ye Yunfei, I know you are strong, but this is the Sword Realm. Even with the backing of the Hunyuan Sect, you may not be able to act wantonly here."
Elder Lu also took a step forward. A purple longsword shot out from within his body, erupting with surging sword radiance.
"With just you two traitors daring to initiate an attack in my presence? You're overestimating yourselves."
Ye Yunfei swept a glance over Elder Lu and Elder Yan, a look of disdain appearing on his face.
"What if you add us to the equation?"
Seeing this, the other three presiding elders also simultaneously stepped forward, releasing their Sword Dao energy as they prepared to take action.
"Three seniors, you have been deceived by these two traitors. The true purpose of these two traitors summoning everyone back to the Sword Realm is not to rebuild it, but to lure out the inheritors of our Sword Realm and then gather and annihilate them.
A portion of those Sword Realm inheritors who have returned during this period have already been harmed by their schemes and died unjustly. Haven't you sensed anything amiss at all?
If you continue to support these two traitors' so-called Sword Realm reconstruction efforts, it will inevitably lead to more Sword Realm inheritors meeting untimely deaths.
Although you three are filled with passion, wholeheartedly believing you are exerting effort for our Sword Realm—your intentions are good—your actions are, in fact, indirectly helping these two traitors harm our Sword Realm's inheritors."
Ye Yunfei looked at the three presiding elders.
"What?
Ye Yunfei, what are you saying?
Why do you keep insisting Elder Lu and Elder Yan are traitors?
During this period, we returned to the Sword Realm together with Elder Lu and Elder Yan and summoned so many Sword Realm inheritors back precisely for the main purpose of jointly rebuilding the Sword Realm.
The contributions Elder Lu and Elder Yan have made for our Sword Realm during this time are evident for all to see. You cannot slander these two elders without evidence."
One presiding elder was stunned for a moment upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, then spoke.
"Ye Yunfei, I know you are strong, but I, Yan Jie, am not to be bullied either.
You keep saying Elder Lu and I are traitors. Then, I ask you to produce evidence. If you cannot produce evidence, then you are slandering us.
I, Yan Jie, as a sword cultivator of the Sword Realm, would rather have my head severed and blood shed, but I will never bow to disgrace!
I will never allow a junior like you to slander me!"
That Elder Yan, with rage erupting from his crown, gripped his sword and stepped forward.
With a boom, the longsword in his hand split into two, then four, then eight. Almost in an instant, one longsword divided into several hundred swords, and each sword was real.
It turned out the longsword he held earlier was composed of several hundred sharp swords merged together. Sword after sword of keen longswords formed a sword formation, whistling as they attacked Ye Yunfei.
It must be said, the sword technique Elder Yan executed was extremely refined. But he was facing Ye Yunfei, whose current strength in all aspects surpassed his, including swordsmanship.
Elder Yan's realm was that of a Sixth-Level Sovereign God, which was even more insignificant to Ye Yunfei.
Because Ye Yunfei himself was already a Fifth Level Sovereign God. In terms of divine energy alone, Ye Yunfei was confident he could crush this Elder Yan.
Ye Yunfei directly utilized the Mind Reading Art to interfere with Elder Yan's thoughts and intentions. Elder Yan's body stiffened, and his attack speed slowed slightly.
Clang! Clang! Clang!...
Ye Yunfei extended his fingers, flicking away sword after sword in an instant.
In less than a moment, all several hundred sharp swords had been flicked away.
Then Ye Yunfei reached out and grabbed, his palm continuously enlarging as it moved to seize Elder Yan.
"You surnamed Ye brat, how dare you…!"
Elder Yan was both shocked and furious. Sensing the immense divine energy released from Ye Yunfei's palm, his face changed drastically.
Then Ye Yunfei simultaneously utilized the Mind Reading Art, Soul Weapon Great Technique, and Heart Sword to assault his Soul Sea and Soul Body.
This Elder Yan was merely a Sixth-Level Sovereign God. He was utterly incapable of dealing with the attacks from Ye Yunfei's various soul force martial techniques and heart force martial techniques.
In just a moment, he completely lost his ability to resist, standing there with a face full of pain and eyes filled with terror.
"You surnamed Ye brat, cease harming others!"
That Elder Lu was a Seventh Level Sovereign God. Seeing Ye Yunfei suppress Elder Yan in an instant, he roared in shock and fury.
However, before he could even make a move, Ye Yunfei's palm grasped, snatching Elder Yan over and holding him in his palm as if clutching a small chick.
"Ye Yunfei, release me immediately!
How dare you, a junior, assault your senior! What kind of Sword Realm inheritor are you?!"
Elder Yan was both terrified and enraged to the extreme at this moment.
With a boom, Elder Lu, in his shock and anger, directly attacked. Gripping his longsword, he slashed out a thick sword radiance, hacking toward Ye Yunfei.
"Ye Yunfei, release Elder Yan immediately! We can discuss this properly."
The other three presiding elders exchanged glances and also chose to attack. Each gripped a longsword, simultaneously thrusting toward Ye Yunfei.
These presiding elders all knew Ye Yunfei's strength was formidable, so they did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. With their first move, they employed their most powerful sword techniques.
Instantly, dense and numerous sword radiances blossomed across the sky like a vast ocean inundating Ye Yunfei.
"These guys actually dare to gang up on the Master! Let's attack together."
The other slaves of Ye Yunfei surrounding them grew furious upon seeing this scene. One after another, they drew their longswords, preparing to charge forward and fight.
However, one Seventh Level Sovereign God and three Sixth-Level Sovereign Gods were insignificant to Ye Yunfei.
Given Ye Yunfei's current strength, even if he encountered a Ninth Level Sovereign God, he could handle them with ease.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei deployed the Soul Weapon Great Technique. Over twenty-seven hundred soul force weapons respectively invaded the Soul Seas of these four presiding elders, immediately forcing them to retreat repeatedly.
Then Ye Yunfei utilized the Mind Reading Art, Puppet Soul Threads Secret Art, and Heart Sword, forcibly invading Elder Lu's Soul Sea.
Rumble…
Suddenly, a churning windstorm swept through the palace. Countless invisible wind blades fell as thick as rain, incessantly hacking at Elder Lu.
Immediately, Elder Lu was caught in the churning storm. The clothes on his body were almost completely shredded by those terrifying wind blades within less than a breath's time. Then, numerous bloody gashes appeared on the surface of his body.
Under the onslaught of various attacks, Elder Lu was utterly incapable of resistance, suppressed within the churning storm, soon unable to move.
The windstorm Ye Yunfei now wielded could effortlessly suppress a Seventh Level Sovereign God.
"Could this be the secret art of the legendary Wind Devil God?"
Suppressed there by the churning storm, Elder Lu moved with difficulty, his face filled with terror.
Ye Yunfei reached out and grasped, clutching this Elder Lu in his palm.
And so, Ye Yunfei gripped Elder Yan in his left hand and Elder Lu in his right hand, his imposing might stunning.
"Too strong!"
The remaining three presiding elders watched as Ye Yunfei suppressed and captured Elder Yan and Elder Lu with ease in a matter of moments, their faces paling with fright.
"Ye Yunfei, release the two elders immediately!"
The three presiding elders did not dare to step forward and attack for the moment, as they were only Sixth-Level Sovereign Gods. Even Elder Lu had been forcefully suppressed by Ye Yunfei, so they knew they were definitely no match for him.
"Now, you two traitors, can you properly confess your crimes?"
Ye Yunfei looked at Elder Yan and Elder Lu, speaking coldly.
"Ye Yunfei, what gives you the right to repeatedly call us two traitors?
Even if we cannot defeat you, we will never yield! We Sword Realm sword cultivators, our backbones stand straight…"
That Elder Yan roared furiously.
But before his roar ended, Ye Yunfei had already utilized Heart Sword, continuously slashing at his Soul Body.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei deployed Puppet Soul Threads. Countless invisible Puppet Soul Threads invaded his Soul Sea, beginning to force their way into his Soul Body.
Immediately, Elder Yan felt immense agony and began to scream aloud.
"Ye Yunfei, release the two elders immediately, or do not blame us for being impolite."
Seeing Elder Yan screaming and struggling incessantly, the three presiding elders gritted their teeth, raised their longswords, stepped forward, and spoke in a heavy tone.