I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1311 - Chapter 1311 Chapter 603 Instructions

Chapter 1311: Chapter 603: Instructions Chapter 1311: Chapter 603: Instructions “It’s not because of what’s been said that a man is discarded, nor because of the man that the words are discarded. Isn’t this a profound maxim left by Yun Zu?”

Xu Xiao said indifferently, “As long as it’s a true principle, what does it matter who says it? Even if it’s from the enemy who destroyed one’s clan, it doesn’t hinder the practice of this principle.”

“A butcher with his hands drenched in the blood of the innocent also speaks of principles?!”

Yun Xiu scoffed with disdain and charged at Xu Xiao once again.

Outmatched in strength, the more recklessly she attacked, the more ignominiously she was defeated.

Xu Xiao wielded his sword elegantly, enveloping Yun Xiu with countless innate, corporeality-breaking, formless sword energies, leaving her struggling vainly within, unable to advance a single step, and ultimately, he shook his head in regret.

“Don’t waste your effort, there’s another question I’d like to ask.”

Dispelling the sword prison with a wave of his hand, Xu Xiao looked at the wounded and panting Yun Xiu and asked, “An ancient sage once said, if one intends to do good, though the act is good, it rewards not; if one unintentionally does evil, though the act is evil, it punishes not. Miss, do you agree with this?”

“Absurd!” Yun Xiu said angrily: “Judging good should be based on the intention, otherwise how would there be filial children from poor families? As for evil, it must be judged by the deeds. An unintentional mistake is still a mistake, an unintentional transgression is still a transgression. If we judge only by intention, then where on earth could we find a good person?”

“Ah… yes, indeed.”

Xu Xiao shook his head and said, “Not understanding people, this is the first mistake; lending my sword to another, this is the second mistake; wielding the sword is not my wish, yet the sharpness of the blade is indeed forged by my own hand, how could I possibly absolve myself of responsibility.”

After exhausting casual talk, Yun Xiu was ready to attack again but was stopped by a wave of Xu Xiao’s hand. This time, the Divine Sword of Yuanzhou wielded the true power of the Fierce Realm.

The overbearing spirit stirred the Heavenly and Earthly Qi, the sluggish Spiritual Energy made Yun Xiu feel as though she had stepped into a quagmire, already greatly weakened as she was, how could she match the strength of heaven and earth? Comically trapped in midair, she was unable to move.

“During the ancient holy wars in Longzhou, our ancestors, despite opposition, rushed to aid and found a kindred spirit in Yun Zu during the war, forming an unbreakable bond of friendship. Later they even worked together to transform Chaochang’s demon holy cave dwelling, resulting in the Xu Clan and Yun Clan becoming sworn siblings. I thought that would ensure mutual assistance and an enduring bond between our clans. Who knew later Yun Zu publicly announced that the Yun Clan would abandon the martial path and venture into trade, and so our clans’ connection was severed.”

Xu Xiao, who had been well-versed in history since childhood, spoke in a calm tone as he revealed the ancient secrets of the Yun Clan and Xu Clan: “But the ancestor once said that in his life he only had utmost respect for two mighty individuals–one was Saint Han, who brought stability to the Eight Desolates, and brought peace to the Six Harmonies; and the other was Yun Zu, who tilled the fields of Longzhou, protecting the Human Race. I never expected…”

Glancing at the Immortal Cloud Whisk Soul in Yun Xiu’s hand, Xu Xiao let out a soft sigh and lifted his hand to disperse the binding Primary Qi.

Yun Xiu felt light all over and tumbled to the ground.

“Follow me.”

With just that phrase, Xu Xiao proceeded ahead. On the fiercely shaking land, this refined Swordsman moved with remarkable stability, his straight back resembling an unyielding steel longsword.

As Xu Xiao and Yun Xiu reached the entrance of the Dutian Sky Mirror, the Fire Department members, who had been idly standing around chatting, suddenly straightened up, their gazes intently fixed on their leader.

“Several things to announce.”

“Firstly, effective from today, Xu Xiao and Dutian Heavenly King have parted ways. I will no longer hold the post of a Heavenly Patrol Envoy of the Fire Department, and from now on I will abstain from any matters related to Heavenly King Dutian’s patrols.”

Nobody expected that the first words Xu Xiao would say after stepping forward would be these. Some of the Xu Clan sword cultivators who had recently joined the Fire Department looked at each other in confusion, not understanding the reason, but the veterans in the department cheered aloud.

“The leader is wise! I’ve been wanting to leave this damned Heavenly Patrol for a long time!”

“They say it’s about upholding justice and pacifying the realm, but damn it, it’s all about accumulating credentials and finding lackeys, phooey!”

“Wow, I can finally return to Yuanzhou, I don’t want to stay here anymore, all the people here are crazy!”

He waved his hands to calm the eager crowd before continuing, “Secondly, I request that Captains Xu Jingliang and Xu Shengyang lend a hand.”

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The two looked at each other, confused, and the straightforward Xu Jingliang clasped his fist in a salute and said, “Commander, just give your orders. Asking for help seems too… formal.”

“I need both captains to take the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss and the Clear Frost Purple Lightning back to Dongshan Sword Pavilion, and return them to the Sword Master!”

Saying this, Xu Xiao removed the two divine swords from his waist and solemnly handed them to Xu Jingliang and Xu Shengyang.

“Commander, what are you…”

“There’s no need for many words, just do as I say!”

Xu Xiao waved his hands to halt their myriad questions and said gravely, “Additionally, report to the Sword Master that Xu Xiao, in the former capacity of leader of the Dongshan department of the Divine Sword Army, suggests that the Primordial Sword Command never fall into the hands of other races, and that its target must be confirmed by the clan’s Wind Media; this is the Divine Sword Decree of the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss!”

Those from the Fire Department were somewhat puzzled, after all, it was a well-known fact that the greatest feature of the Primordial Sword Command was its ability to strike over long distances, even across provinces, provided one had accurate coordinates and sufficient control power. As for the identity of the target, as long as they were definitely demonic outsiders, it was fine.

After all, the most famous saying of Xu Xiao from the Fire Department was, “Don’t ask how many enemies there are, just ask where they are.”

Why had things suddenly changed today?

The subordinates’ perplexity was evident to Xu Xiao, and what he had left to do was to explain to everyone the terrifying consequences that could arise once a Divine Artifact fell into others’ hands.

With a simple gesture, he pulled the scar-laden Yun Xiu to his side and introduced her to the Fire Department, saying, “Her name is Yun Xiu, a decendant of the Chaochang Yun lineage and the successor as the head of the Chaochang Yun Family.”

“You may have heard about the destruction of the Yun Clan Territory. But do you know the primary culprit who destroyed the Yun Family’s great array and exterminated the main lineage of the Clan Leader Yun? It was me, it was that Primordial Sword Command from the Fire Department we took pride in, and its target was Longzhou, Chaochang!”

“Impossible!”

Xu Jingliang cried out in dismay. As the one who received the Sword Command first-hand, he felt he had the most right to speak, “Didn’t Wang Chang say that the King Realm fugitive who had brought down the Sword Command had fled to the outer seas? How could it be in Chaochang?”

“None of that matters anymore.”

Xu Xiao waved his hand, “Today, Xu Xiao must give an account to the successor of the Yun Family.”

Turning to face Yun Xiu, Xu Xiao spoke indifferently, “Clan Leader Yun, it was I, Xu Xiao, who gathered the Sword Command, and it was also I who issued it. The great mistake has been made, and talking more will be of no help. Today, I will give my life to appease the wronged spirits of the Yun Family, hoping to quell the wrath beneath the Nine Springs.”

“No, Commander!”

Realizing what Xu Xiao intended to do, the members of the Fire Department cried out in sorrow, but they were powerless to stop the resolutely determined Xu Xiao.

A soul fire surged, spiritual energy dissipated, and as strong as the Chaos Sword Body was, so great was the stir caused by the soul burning and dispersion of power.

Bindings that secured his hair were scattered by the spiritual power; in front of the wildly dancing silver strands was a face that carried an unyielding pride.

The Divine Sword of Yuanzhou had perished, his soul extinguished. After the divine fire went out, his remaining body fell to the ground, yet it stood as firm as a green pine on the shaking earth, unwavering.

The Fire Department members watched Xu Xiao with his eyes tightly closed, and some of the oldest who had followed him the longest couldn’t help but weep uncontrollably.

Xu Jingliang’s eyes reddened with anger as he glared at Yun Xiu drawing the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss, but he was held back by an equally tearful Xu Shengyang.

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