I Don t Want to Get Hurt, So I ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 1002: Chapter 1003 Blade Formation Array
 

“I truly couldn’t tell that Sect Master Ying would be one to stir up trouble so relentlessly. I’ve heard that Sect Master Ying had a breakthrough recently, and his strength has nearly reached the Saint Realm. I wonder if that’s true?”

The elder in grey robes said.

“My cultivation is insignificant, hardly worth mentioning.”

Ying Diao waved his hand and spoke indifferently.

“I remember that the Blade Sect’s martial arts conference was supposed to invite heroes from all over the world. My Sword Sect also received an invitation. Elder Dao, please look, I still have the invitation on me!”

Ying Diao pulled out an envelope from his bosom, a hint of mockery flashing across his wooden face—this invitation was sent out by the Blade Sect; he wasn’t intruding uninvited.

It was nothing more than a mere formality. Who asked you to really come?

The eyes of the elder in grey robes were quite frosty.

“Since Sect Master Ying wishes to discuss the martial arts, why not give him a seat? It will be a good opportunity for us all to witness the might of the Sword Sect.”

The elders of the factions affiliated with the Blade Sect said, their interest piqued upon seeing Ying Diao. It was no secret that the mighty Semi-Saint Xiao Lao Di was guarding the Eastern Continent for the Sword Sect now.

Ying Diao’s brazen intrusion into the Blade Sect to rescue someone suggested that Xiao Lao Di might also be nearby.

“Very well, very well, since all the Family Heads are so keen to meet Sect Master Ying, I wouldn’t want to dampen your spirits!”

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“Servants, fetch a seat!”

The elder in grey robes had a grim expression, well aware of the petty schemes of these family factions.

But this was the Blade Sect’s territory, no matter how resourceful Ying Diao was, he couldn’t hope to leave alive. With two Semi-Saints within the Blade Sect and its mighty sect formation, killing Ying Diao, who had yet to reach the Saint Realm, would be as easy as flipping one’s hand!

What difference would it make to let you live a bit longer?

“Xiaobai, how many of Elder Dao’s Sect Disciples have you captured? Release them all now.”

Ying Diao flicked his fingers, cutting the ropes and unsealing the Dantians of the captives, then he nonchalantly took a seat on a Taishi Chair that a disciple had brought over, appearing relaxed.

“Not many, just about a thousand or so.”

Li Xiaobai understood and immediately took out the Jade Gourd. A flash of emerald light, and thousands of disciples slumped onto the platform, sprawling in every direction.

With another casual flick of the wrist, he took out a small shabby bowl, the white light shining, and the dazed Ye Sandao was thrown out.

The small shabby bowl was a new product from the marketplace, an upgraded version of the Jade Gourd, capable of holding cultivators at the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

[Small Shabby Bowl: Can hold cultivators at the Heavenly Immortal Realm. (Price: Ten thousand top-grade Immortal Stones)]

[Note: Hurry into the bowl!]

It must be said that this shabby bowl was still as convenient as ever to use.

“Where is this?”

“It’s Li Xiaobai, it was he who suppressed us!”

“Sect Master! We’ve seen the Sect Master!”

The disciples who had just been released were dizzy and disoriented, appearing somewhat lost. Upon seeing the elder in grey robes sitting in the center, they immediately saw him as a savior, “Sect Master, this Li Xiaobai has charged into our Blade Sect as if it were unguarded, please take action and avenge us, brothers!”

“This…”

“What is this young man’s cultivation level? How has he suppressed so many Blade Sect Disciples on his own?”

“That’s Ye Sandao, right? The young master ranked fiftieth on the Immortal Ranking. To think that even he was suppressed!”

“The Blade Sect has suffered a great disgrace this time!”

Watching the numerous Blade Sect disciples lying defeated on the platform, shock filled all four stands. The younger generation of disciples couldn’t help but widen their eyes, and the expressions of the various powers began to take on a mocking tone. Did this mean that in the hearts of the Sword Sect cultivators, there was no longer any reverence for the Blade Sect?

And did this attitude come not only from Senior Xiao Lao Di but also because the Sword Sect disciples’ cultivation levels had already surpassed the Blade Sect?

Looking at it this way, it might not be wise to continue following the Blade Sect.

When the sword clashes with the blade, one is bound to be hurt. They needed to pick a side, and not just any side, but the side that would ultimately prevail.

“Everyone stand up! Blade Sect disciples are invincible and unrivaled. Since when did we harbor such cowards?”

“All of you go to the Punishment Hall to accept your penalties. Once this is over, you may leave the Blade Sect. We do not shelter the useless!”

The muscles around the eyes of the elder in grey twitched uncontrollably, and his face twisted viciously as he forced the words through his clenched teeth.

Being suppressed was one thing, but to demonstrate such lack of insight in the face of so many family powers, boosting the morale of others while damaging their own prestige, was utterly foolish!

Had it not been for the gathering of all the major powers here, he would have purged the sect of these miscreants long ago.

“Yes!”

The disciples on the platform meekly left with their tails between their legs, finally understanding what had happened after seeing the surrounding family powers. They had embarrassed and shamed the Blade Sect in front of the cultivators of the Eastern Continent, no wonder their Sect Master was so furious.

“There’s no need for Elder Dao to be so angry. With Sect Master Li serving as a Peak Master, naturally his cultivation and strength are not something these juniors can compare with. Although they are similar in age, their levels are worlds apart. It’s normal for them to be suppressed.”

Ying Diao sat in his Taishi Chair and spoke slowly.

“Sect Master Ying has truly brought up an excellent disciple!”

The elder in grey was burning with anger. Ying Diao’s open mockery was clear for everyone to hear, was he really so unafraid of the Blade Sect?

“Ladies and gentlemen, today our clans have gathered to learn from each other and to make progress together. Now that the Sword Sect has also arrived, let’s get serious. I have a Blade Formation Array here, its profound meanings infinite. Every year, many of our disciples gain insight into various types of blade intent. Today, let’s show it to everyone and see if there are any talented individuals who can gain enlightenment from it!”

Feeling the complexity of the situation, with so many eyes watching, the Great Elder realized it wouldn’t do to attack Ying Diao directly. While killing him was necessary, it couldn’t just be done outright; the death needed to satisfy everyone. Otherwise, the other families would think the Blade Sect was acting out of fear, fearing any changes from the Sword Sect Master and thus overpowering him in numbers.

In that case, even if they dealt with the Sword Sect, the reputation of the Blade Sect would suffer. They needed an opportunity to reignite the Blade Sect’s prestige.

After a moment’s hesitation, he still pulled out a piece of parchment. It depicted a scene of thousands of soldiers and horses, a battlefield array, with iron cavalry. Just one glance at it and the sound of clashing swords and blades echoed in one’s ears, stirring the heart and boiling the blood.

“Hisss! It’s the Blade Formation Array!”

“If my memory serves me right, didn’t the Great Elder’s Chaos Hairpin blade intent come from this array?”

Looking at the scroll that unfolded in the air, the cultivators felt their blood stir with excitement. They had all heard of the great name of the Blade Formation Array. Not only was it a Magic Treasure with both offensive and defensive capabilities, but it was also a rare Divine Artifact that could enable one to comprehend the will of the battlefield, greatly benefiting one’s own cultivation.

“Indeed, my Chaos Hairpin came from a female general on the battlefield; that was just one of the blade intents in the array. It is said that each figure in the scroll represents a different mood, waiting for the destined person to understand it!”

“Are you all satisfied?”

The Great Elder stood with his hands behind his back, smiling lightly.

“Satisfied!”

“The Blade Sect is indeed the top sect of the Eastern Continent, so generous in action. We are in awe!”

The cultivators were excited. If they really could gain enlightenment from it, it would represent a huge leap in their cultivation and strength, perhaps affecting their entire lives.

The elder in grey nodded slightly and glanced at Ying Diao, “Well then, each of you send your juniors up to the platform to see which clan’s juniors can gain enlightenment.”

“Sect Master Ying, does the Sword Sect have any disciples who can take the stage?”