Chapter 27

Xiao Wenjian stood quietly at the entrance of the Flying Flower Palace, his white robe fluttering in the breeze.

At his side stood Dantai Jin and the Dantai family's loyal warrior Qi Wu.

On the other side stood an old man in black with silver hair, his face expressionless and his eyes somewhat vacant.

"Shen Dachuai, come out!" Xiao Wenjian said coolly, unwilling to say more.

"Xiao Wenjian, don't push me too far!" Shen Dachuai shouted angrily, dashing out in one swift step.

The others in the room followed closely behind, gathering in the courtyard.

Sure enough, the Shengyu Trading Company had intervened!

The moment Dantai Jin saw Shangguan Mingyue, he clenched his right fist tightly, his palm deeply indented by his fingernails, unable to hide his hatred.

This pearl of the Shangguan family had stayed in Cangyun City for several days not long ago, causing quite a stir. Many young masters from noble families, lacking self-awareness, had clung to her like flies, hoping to catch her attention. Dantai Jin had naturally seen her beauty.

"Mr. Xiao, the Flying Flower Palace has always kept to itself. Why did you break down my gate today?" Lin Zhiyun looked at the bare door frame, her face dark.

"If you blame anyone, blame yourself for letting Shen Dachuai in," Xiao Wenjian said coldly, unwilling to argue.

"Palace Master Lin, it's my fault for causing you trouble," Shen Dachuai said, feeling guilty for not only freeloading a meal but also destroying the palace gate.

"I'll say this one last time: hand over the Sun and Moon Divine Sword," Xiao Wenjian said, clearly growing impatient.

"The Sun and Moon Divine Sword is the greatest masterpiece of our divine forging lineage. How can you just demand it without any regard for the law?" Shen Dachuai was furious.

"Old Shen, the law is something the strong use to constrain the weak," Zhong Wen thought the old man was naive despite his long life and couldn't help but enlighten him. "In the face of true strength, what law is there? If a Heaven Wheel expert kills an ordinary person, would the authorities really enforce the law impartially?"

"Hmm?" Dantai Jin, standing behind Xiao Wenjian, was secretly surprised and sized up Zhong Wen. "I didn't expect such a young man to have such a clear understanding of the world."

"I dare not, I dare not. You must be the young master Dantai," Zhong Wen, recognizing Dantai Jin from the giant's description, calmly raised his hand. "I have long admired your reputation, and to see your brilliant strategy of using others' hands to kill, I am truly impressed."

"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Dantai Jin asked calmly.

"Those villagers at the foot of the mountain must have been arranged by you, just to trick Old Shen into entering the Flying Flower Palace," Zhong Wen analyzed. "After several clashes, the Flying Flower Palace suffered heavy losses at the hands of the Dantai family. You used the grudge between Mr. Xiao and Old Shen to lure Mr. Xiao here."

"Seizing others' treasures is not a glorious deed," Zhong Wen paused. "Since it was witnessed by the people of the Flying Flower Palace, even if no conflict occurred, Mr. Xiao would not want this incident to spread. He would likely massacre everyone on Qingfeng Mountain to protect his reputation."

"I can't read Mr. Xiao's mind," Dantai Jin smiled, not denying it.

"So you followed personally, and even if Mr. Xiao didn't act, you would find a way to create conflict, like arranging an attack on a Flying Flower Palace disciple," Zhong Wen turned and looked at Qi Wu, who had appeared near Lin Xiaodie.

Qi Wu, caught, was unsure whether to advance or retreat, feeling somewhat awkward.

"I didn't expect such a young man to be in the Flying Flower Palace. I suddenly realize that my previous defeat was not unjustified," Dantai Jin smiled strangely, shaking his head. "With such a young mind, you have a bright future. What a pity..."

"Enough talk!" Xiao Wenjian, growing impatient, suddenly extended his hand, and a massive spiritual force claw appeared in the air, lunging toward Shen Dachuai.

"Ha!" Shen Dachuai, having learned from experience, immediately drew the Sun Sword from his back, a dazzling sword light slicing through the air and shattering Xiao Wenjian's spiritual force claw.

"Old Black!" Xiao Wenjian muttered two words.

The black-clad old man behind Xiao Wenjian moved.

Old Black appeared in front of Shen Dachuai in an instant, his speed so fast that it was almost impossible to see.

He punched directly at Shen Dachuai's chest, his fist looking light and unassuming.

Shen Dachuai, unable to sheathe his sword in time, met the punch with his left hand. The moment their hands met, he felt an overwhelming force from the punch, unable to resist, and his body was sent flying backward as if it were being torn apart.

This man's strength was even greater than Xiao Wenjian's!

Shen Dachuai was shocked, his reaction delayed. Before he could steady himself, Old Black had already moved again, sweeping a kick at him.

At the same time, Xiao Wenjian's spiritual force claw was also approaching.

Without a divine weapon, Shen Dachuai couldn't stand a chance against either of them, let alone both at once. He was in a panic, struggling to defend himself.

"Poof!"

Shen Dachuai barely managed to shatter Xiao Wenjian's spiritual force claw but was hit squarely in the back by Old Black's punch, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The spiritual force Old Black used seemed to surge in waves, causing intense pain throughout his body. He lost his grip on the Sun Sword, which was kicked out of his hand and landed in front of Xiao Wenjian.

Xiao Wenjian stepped forward, picked up the Sun Sword, and raised it high. In the sunlight, the divine weapon, the greatest masterpiece of the divine forging lineage, shone brilliantly.

Four years!

Finally, this day has come!

This is the sword worthy of me, Xiao Wenjian!

From now on, the top spot on the Heroes' List will be mine!

With the sword in hand, Xiao Wenjian exuded an invincible aura. Just standing there, he seemed like a sharp sword out of its sheath, making others dare not challenge him.

"Congratulations, Mr. Xiao, on achieving your goal!" Dantai Jin said respectfully.

"There is still the Moon Sword. Hand it over as well," Xiao Wenjian glanced at the bundle on Shen Xiaowan's back.

Shen Xiaowan, feeling the intensity of Xiao Wenjian's gaze, felt as if she were being watched by a predator, her hair standing on end. She instinctively moved closer to Lin Zhiyun.

Old Black, as if receiving an order, ignored Shen Dachuai and dashed toward Shen Xiaowan, who was standing beside Lin Zhiyun.

"Girl, be careful!" Shen Dachuai shouted, struggling to follow Old Black but unable to catch up.

Seeing Old Black attack a young girl, Lin Zhiyun frowned, stepped to the side, and blocked in front of Shen Xiaowan. She waved her hand, and six spiritual force sword lights appeared in the air, spinning to intercept Old Black.

Old Black punched without hesitation, smashing three of the six spiritual force swords into pieces, which dissipated into the air. The remaining three sword lights scattered and attacked Old Black from three directions, temporarily preventing him from reaching Shen Xiaowan.

"Is it not shameful for a Heaven Wheel expert to attack a child of ten or so years?" Lin Zhiyun asked, her voice filled with anger.

Old Black ignored Lin Zhiyun's question and charged forward again. By this time, Shen Dachuai had also arrived, joining Lin Zhiyun to resist. With the combined strength of two Heaven Wheel experts, Old Black, though powerful, was temporarily suppressed.

"Old Black, step back," Xiao Wenjian softly ordered, then calmly stepped forward, standing in front of Lin Zhiyun and Shen Dachuai, and lightly thrust the Sun Sword.

The "Sword Prince" was said to be unmatched in swordsmanship but had abandoned the sword due to the lack of a suitable weapon.

Now, after four years, Xiao Wenjian's swordsmanship was once again revealed to the world.

This seemingly light thrust gave the impression of being impossible to avoid.

Lin Zhiyun waved her hand again, and six spiritual force sword lights appeared in the air, rushing toward Xiao Wenjian's radiant divine sword.

The moment the spiritual force swords touched the Sun Sword, it glowed brilliantly, instantly shattering the six spiritual force swords. The Sun Sword continued its momentum, thrusting straight at Lin Zhiyun.

Lin Zhiyun retreated several steps, her face pale, seemingly injured by the sword's aura.

What a divine weapon.

Looking at the Sun Sword in Xiao Wenjian's hand, Lin Zhiyun was at a loss, unsure of what to do.

"Sister, use the sword!" Shen Xiaowan suddenly said.

The young girl unfastened the bundle on her back, revealing a long sword similar in shape to the Sun Sword. It emitted a faint glow, not as dazzling as the Sun Sword but with a subtle cold aura, the Moon Sword of the Sun and Moon Divine Sword.

Lin Zhiyun's eyes lit up, and she took the Moon Sword from Shen Xiaowan. She swung it, feeling it fit perfectly in her hand, and a sense of valor surged within her. She exuded a holy and cold aura, looking like a goddess of the moon, ethereal and captivating.

"You are not worthy of this sword," Xiao Wenjian said with disdain, not considering Lin Zhiyun a worthy opponent.

The cold aura from the Moon Sword seemed to have a calming effect, and Lin Zhiyun remained calm, thrusting the sword with precision. Midway through the thrust, it created six illusions, making it difficult to distinguish the real one.

Liu Qiqi was excited, recognizing this as her master's famous "Light Splitting Sword Technique." In her master's hands, the technique was far more powerful.

However, what seemed invincible to her was a joke to Xiao Wenjian. Without moving his feet, he stood still and lightly swung his sword, and the sword lights vanished instantly.

Is the gap so great?

Lin Zhiyun felt a bitter taste in her mouth.