A sharp sound rang out as the elder’s sword collided with the Malevolent Sword.The elder, a fifth-rank grandmaster, felt a fearsome force sweep toward him the moment their swords collided. Immediately afterward, his body was flung away by the shock and he fell to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.Several disciples rushed over to help him up.Jackson looked at the events unfold with furrowed brows and his lips tightened into a thin line.The strength of the Celestial Sect’s leader had exceeded his expectations.“Are you really doing this for the benefit of Sol’s martial world?” Jackson looked doubtfully at Thea, who was wearing a mask.“Yes.”Thea parted her lips and said plainly, “I’m sure you have an idea of the threat that looms over Sol’s martial world. The Capital’s affairs are like a muddy quagmire, and the situation at Orient Commerce is also chaotic. Meanwhile, the Gu Sect is lying in wait for an opportunity. To add to all this, the election is soon upon us.
Her movements were too fast.No one in Mount Thunder Sect was capable of clearly seeing her movements.It took Jackson a long time to compose himself after his initial shock.“I admit defeat.”Upon hearing Jackson’s surrender, Thea sheathed her sword.In a split second, she returned to her original spot again.Jackson looked at Thea, who was still donning her ghoulish mask and said, “Although I’ve lost, I can’t allow Mount Thunder Sect to merge with Celestial Sect. If you want to kill me, go ahead. I won’t fight back.”“Do you think I’m afraid to take your life?” Thea regarded him ruthlessly.In the next instant, she appeared before Jackson and pressed the blade of the unsheathed Malevolent Sword against his chest once more.Jackson remained unfazed even as he was being threatened by the Celestial Sect’s leader.He said, “I’ll admit my strength is inferior to yours. However, I won’t allow Mount Thunder Sect to bow to other forces. Disciples of Mount Thunder Sect, heed my word
“What if you lose?” Simon squinted his eyes and glared at the masked opponent.Despite everything, he still maintained his composure. It was also plainly obvious that he regarded Celestial Sect’s leader lightly.“If I lose, I’ll leave with my disciples immediately and never set foot into Mount Thunder Sect again.”“I’m afraid that’s not a fair trade. Since you’ve brought the fight all the way to our territory, you’ll have to be prepared to pay the price.” Simon’s face darkened, and his body let off oppressive energy.The energy beamed toward the sky and dispersed into the clouds.The clouds in the hazy sky immediately dispersed, and the sun’s rays poured down. The Mount Thunder Sect’s disciples and the Celestial Sect’s disciples stepped back at this impressive display.Thea stood firmly in place, and her baggy coat fluttered in the wind.“Grand Patriarch, take my sword,”Jackson called out and threw the Frost Sword toward Simon.Simon caught it in his hand without turning ba
Simon’s gaze shifted again, and he stared at the Malevolent Sword in Thea’s hand.He knew first-hand how terrifying the sword was. Back in the Snow Cavern, he was almost possessed by the sword when he picked it up.The sword could affect and control a person’s heart and mind. It was an extremely valuable and unusual sword. Since his strength had been honed to a higher level, Simon was confident he could control the Malevolent Sword.“Thomas, give it to me. You can’t control the sword and you’ll fall into an abyss of despair. Give it to me, and I’ll destroy it,” Simon stretched out his hand and looked at his opponent sternly.Simon had mistaken Thea for Thomas because they were together when he first saw the Malevolent Sword.He had been out of his closed-door meditation for some time and returned to the Snow Cavern. However, when he got there, he could not find the Malevolent Sword and guessed that Thomas had taken it in his absence.Surprisingly, he reencountered the Malevolen
Simon deftly dodged Thea’s attack and reappeared in the distance.He wore a solemn expression as he continued to channel more energy into his sword technique.The Frost Sword hovered in front of him, and the tip of its blade pointed toward Thea. It spun in the air as if it were a drill.As it rotated, the surrounding air was drawn in and coalesced to form sharp shards of ice. The shards rapidly gathered and formed Ice Swords.Soon, hundreds of Ice Swords levitated in the air in front of Simon.“Attack.”Simon flicked his wrist.The hundreds of Ice Swords all rushed towards Thea with their sharp, glistening blades.“Shatter.”Thea’s deep voice resonated in the air.The Malevolent Sword swayed in the air, and several Sword Lights formed immediately, slicing the Ice Swords into pieces.Seizing the opening, Simon gripped his Frost Sword again and charged toward Thea with great speed. The Frost Sword was poised to strike at her vitals.Thea quickly raised her sword to defend her
The Malevolent Sword cut the Frost Sword in half, but Simon managed to land a blow on Thea’s chest at that critical moment.Her vitals took a direct hit from his palm thrust.Despite having potent Spirit Turtle’s blood in her body, Thea was unable to physically withstand the attack.Thea collapsed to the ground as her body was wracked with excruciating pain. Such was her condition that she was also unable to gather any energy.“It seems the stories about Simon’s strength weren’t just an exaggeration.”Beneath the mask, Thea’s face was ashen as blood trickled down the corner of her lips in a small stream.She was fortunate that Simon mistook her for Thomas and fought a lot more cautiously. Had he continued the fight, Thea would have likely not been a match for him.Gritting her teeth through the pain coursing through her body, Thea struggled to get up from the ground. Then, she sat in a lotus position and began circulating her true Energy as well as the Spirit Turtle’s blood to r
The rest of Mount Thunder Sect remained silent.After their Grand Sect Leader turned tail, they no longer had the confidence to say anything.Sensing Jackson’s hesitation, Thea continued. “I know you’re worried, but I assure you Celestial Sect isn’t evil. The establishment of our sect is for the peace of Sol.“The Spirit Turtle has been slain, and its core shattered into several pieces. All of which were taken by strong martial artists. Have you not sensed that Simon’s energy has become stronger since then?“Simon also obtained a piece of the core and managed to refine it. A side effect of using the Spirit Turtle’s parts is that it will kindle the desires hidden within one’s heart and those desires will eventually accumulate. I’m warning you, Simon’s no longer the person he was in the past.”“Don’t you dare slander our Grand Sect Leader, you wicked beast! Who are you to talk ill of him in this manner?” a disciple from Mount Thunder Sect stood up and refuted Thea’s claims.“You wi
After inducting Mount Thunder Sect, Thea departed with her entourage from Celestial Sect.As soon as they left Mount Thunder Sect’s territory, a disciple piped up. “Sect Leader, are you headed to the Blithes from Littleroot City in the Western Border? Thea dismissed him with a wave of her hand. “We won’t do that for now. Our priority at this moment is to increase our notoriety. Spread the news that Simon, the Grand Sect Leader of Mount Thunder Sect, has been defeated in battle and that Mount Thunder Sect has surrendered to Celestial Sect.”After Thea gave her order, she quickly parted ways with them.Her current condition would not allow her to challenge the Blithes.She had to treat her injuries as soon as possible.After reaching an uninhabited place, Thea was unable to bear her injuries any longer and collapsed to the ground. Blood began dripping from the mask’s openings and dyed her fair neck red.She had not gone far from Mount Thunder Sect’s territory and found a nearby m