Chapter 430

Chapter 430: Chapter 429 Xiao Yuan laughed heartily, his expression completely transformed, showing none of his previously simple and honest appearance. He had long harbored a murderous intent, determined to eliminate Tian Boguang at all costs. This person knew too much, and if the information were leaked, it would greatly impact him. Although Chen Hui was already dead, among the disciples of the Sword Control Sect, Xiao Yuan was the only suitable successor. However, his master, Chen Yudao, was not a fool. To ensure that nothing would go wrong, Xiao Yuan was resolved not just to kill Tian Boguang, but also to eliminate Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng.

"My two friends, this man is the evil Tian Boguang. If the three of us join forces to kill him, we will surely make a name for ourselves in the martial world. My Sword Control Sect will also reward you handsomely!" Xiao Yuan said, glancing at Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng.

At this point, Ye Tianchen stepped forward, yawned, and said, "We can’t be friends with someone like you, and you want me to join you in killing my elder brother? Do you truly think everyone is as devoid of humanity as you?"

"You... elder brother? You and Tian Boguang are sworn brothers?" Xiao Yuan, taken aback, asked Ye Tianchen.

"That’s right, any problem with that?" Ye Tianchen replied disdainfully.

"Hahaha, what a joke, a huge joke. To think that someone would become sworn brothers with Tian Boguang, to actually dare to swear brotherhood with him, I am somewhat impressed by your fearless idiocy!" Xiao Yuan couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"You’re the idiot, your whole family are idiots!" Ye Tianchen retorted nonsensically to Xiao Yuan.

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Xiao Yuan, who had been laughing heartily and almost felt like he could die from laughter, paused as he thought about the audacity of someone daring to become sworn brothers with a great lecher like Tian Boguang. Who could be so foolish in this world? At that moment, hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Xiao Yuan’s expression suddenly darkened, and his eyes turned bloodshot as he glared fiercely at Ye Tianchen. Although Xiao Yuan had always put on a simple and honest face, nobody had ever dared to insult him like this. Now, so close to achieving his plan, just a few steps away from claiming the title of Sect Leader and the Sword Energy Skill, he almost regarded himself as the Sect Leader of the Sword Control Sect. Being insulted by Ye Tianchen, his dignity was greatly wounded, and he had a strong desire to kill.

"Well said, brother. This kind of false and despicable hypocrite, a vile and treacherous scoundrel, deserves to be cursed like that to be satisfying!" Tian Boguang said, laughing loudly.

"Humph, you all have big guts. None of you will leave here alive today, you’ll all die!" Xiao Yuan suddenly changed his demeanor, his whole body emitting a dense murderous aura, his right hand already gripping the longsword behind him, ready to strike at any moment.

Tian Boguang also paused, the chopping knife in his right hand swirling with True Qi. Xiao Yuan, a mid-stage Martial Venerate, was very powerful and no weaker than Qing Chengyue and Li Qiushui. Moreover, the thick murderous aura emanating from him made Tian Boguang uneasy. It seemed not to originate from Xiao Yuan’s own body but rather resembled a deathly aura, an aura of a dead man.

Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng could also feel that Xiao Yuan had suddenly changed his momentum, his entire being filled with a surge of killing intent. It seemed this deep and calculating person wanted to kill them all right there, not just Tian Boguang alone. At once, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng prepared to take action.

"Brother Ye, the two of you step back, this matter doesn’t involve you!" Tian Boguang told them, turning to Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng.

"Brother Tian, when we became sworn brothers, we agreed to share our fortunes and our troubles alike. How could I let you fight alone!" Ye Tianchen said, smiling.

"Brother, if you still recognize me as your elder brother, then listen to me. I have my reasons!" Tian Boguang said earnestly.

At this point, Dongfang Meng also saw what Tian Boguang meant. He didn’t want Ye Tianchen to get involved. After all, Ye Tianchen wasn’t from the Ancient Martial World; he was just a Superpower User, and the Sword Control Sect was not to be trifled with. Xiao Yuan was powerful, and killing him would not be easy, especially since offending such a sinister and venomous person required caution.

"Since Brother Tian has said so, let’s wait and see. If he can’t defeat Xiao Yuan, we can still intervene later!" Dongfang Meng whispered to Ye Tianchen.

Xiao Yuan coldly glanced at Tian Boguang, then at Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, before saying, "Tian Boguang, I’ll ask you one last time, were my fellow disciples Chen Hui and others killed by you?"

"That’s right, those foolish brats didn’t know what was good for them, daring to pursue me. They deserved to die!" Tian Boguang admitted to the deaths of Chen Hui and the others before Ye Tianchen could even speak.

"I think you three have finished your last words. Now, go to hell!"

Swish!

A sword flash attacked fiercely and swiftly, striking directly at Tian Boguang’s head. Tian Boguang furrowed his brow, and his chopping knife, not to be underestimated, cleaved through the air with a slash of sword energy to meet the attack.

Bang!

The sword flash and the sword energy collided mid-air. Tian Boguang stepped back, while Xiao Yuan, with sword in hand, dove down in a murderous swoop, full of arrogance and contempt, not taking Tian Boguang seriously at all, confident in his own cultivation realm.

The fierce battle between Tian Boguang and Xiao Yuan was on the verge of erupting. Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng were completely focused on the fight, ready to intervene if Tian Boguang were defeated, for a despicable and shameless person like Xiao Yuan was not worth sparing, even if killed.

With blade lights and sword shadows, Tian Boguang’s Fast Sword Skill was extraordinary, and Xiao Yuan’s swordsmanship was also unparalleled. The Sword Control Sect did indeed live up to its reputation. Tian Boguang’s swift blade skills were such that even Ye Tianchen admitted he could not fully withstand them, yet Xiao Yuan managed to block every killing move, almost severely injuring Tian Boguang multiple times. This alarmed Ye Tianchen; it was a clear display of the difference in their cultivation realms, a slight difference which could lead to defeat and death.

"The swordsmanship of the Sword Control Sect is indeed profound, but Xiao Yuan’s technique doesn’t seem to be from the Sword Control Sect..." Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but furrow her brow and muttered to herself.

"Not from the Sword Control Sect?" Ye Tianchen, not knowing what the Sword Control Sect’s swordsmanship entailed, inquired after hearing Dongfang Meng’s doubts.

"Yes, the Sword Control Sect’s swordsmanship mainly involves controlling flying swords with Inner Strength, combined with Sword Qi to unleash powerful moves. In terms of swordsmanship, it’s not about holding a flying sword and openly slashing and killing. Look at Xiao Yuan’s technique, each move is more ruthless than the last, each one deadly, and as his fight with Tian Boguang intensifies, the ferocity of his aura escalates..." As Dongfang Meng spoke, she couldn’t help but ponder further.

Ye Tianchen was also startled, as he hadn’t noticed this issue—after all, he was not a disciple of an Ancient Martial Sect and had never cultivated any martial arts from such sects. He was mostly unfamiliar with the secrets of swordsmanship, blade skills, or Inner Strength cultivation. He had only come into contact with a bit of Inner Strength and seen some Dual Swordsmanship techniques recorded in the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture during his dual cultivation with Dongfang Meng.

"This won’t do, if this continues, Brother Tian will surely be killed by Xiao Yuan!" Ye Tianchen said anxiously.

"The faster the swordsmanship, the more vicious the aura becomes. Could it be that Xiao Yuan has cultivated the..." Dongfang Meng seemed to realize something, hesitated, and spoke with disbelief.

"Cultivated what?" Ye Tianchen, realizing the severity of the situation, quickly asked.

"Evil Demon Sword Skill!" Dongfang Meng stated solemnly.

"Evil Demon Sword Skill?" Ye Tianchen was even more puzzled, not knowing what this sword technique was.

After pondering for a moment, Dongfang Meng spoke with certainty, "Yes, Xiao Yuan has definitely cultivated the Evil Demon Sword Skill. Otherwise, with Tian Boguang’s Fast Sword Skill and Divine Movement Skill, even if he couldn’t kill Xiao Yuan, he shouldn’t be pressed this hard. He could at least use the Divine Movement Skill to escape. But look, in the atmosphere of their battle, a hint of blood-red aura has appeared. These are the murderous and vicious auras released by using the Evil Demon Sword Skill, enveloping them both, and they will not dissipate until a victor emerges."

"This... Xiao Yuan is ruthless and despicable, but he is after all a disciple of the reputable Sword Control Sect. How could he have learned such a sinister sword technique?" Ye Tianchen asked in bewilderment.

"It is said that hundreds of years ago, a powerful individual came to the Sword Control Sect and single-handedly challenged all its disciples using the Evil Demon Sword Technique. Even the Sect Leader at the time couldn’t defeat him and could only manage a draw. Considering how profound the Sword Control Sect’s swordsmanship is and that its Sect Leader definitely had mastered the Sword Energy Skill with great cultivation strength, yet he couldn’t defeat him. This Evil Demon Sword Skill is indeed sinister. Ultimately, it forced the Supreme Elder of the Sword Control Sect to intervene and narrowly defeat him by just one move. The Supreme Elder also found this sword technique very abnormal and dangerous. If it spread, it would surely endanger the martial arts world because the young man who used this technique before him eventually almost became crazed and berserk. Therefore, he was confined within the Sword Control Sect’s back mountain, and his Evil Demon Sword moves were recorded for study, so as to find a countermeasure and prevent any harm to the martial arts world," Dongfang Meng recounted the story she knew.

"It seems that the Supreme Elder of the Sword Control Sect could never have dreamed that his well-intentioned act, meant for the safety of the martial community, would end up enabling someone like Xiao Yuan today, creating a vicious and despicable figure. It’s very possible that he could cause the Sword Control Sect, which has passed down its teachings for thousands of years, to lose its legacy," Ye Tianchen shook his head and said. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on QiDian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)