Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 453 Sealing the Demon (Request for Subscription)

Chapter 453: Chapter 453 Sealing the Demon (Request for Subscription)

"If we speak of that disciple, he indeed possessed an extraordinary talent... His exceptional aptitude was at the level of an Ancient Primordial Spirit Seed. After falling into the Demon Path, he even combined the strengths of both righteous and demonic practices, greatly advancing his Daoist skills and swordsmanship, even going so far as to kill five or six elders of the Shushan Sword Sect and calling himself ’Sword Demon,’ creating chaos across the world..."

You Kun’s face was full of regret.

"If it were any typical sect, such a catastrophe would probably have devastated it, right... What happened after that?" Zhong Shenxiu asked, feigning ignorance.

"Then, the Sword Demon was chopped by the Immortal Slaying Flying Sword, and his corpse fell atop Sealing Demon Cliff... It was a terrible sight!"

You Kun sighed.

Zhong Shenxiu knew that had it been a sect without an Ancient Spiritual Treasure, such an event could have likely caused it to split into factions, or even be annihilated.

But for the Shushan Sword Sect, it was different. Even if the disciple was unworthy.

Even if the Sword Demon had undergone Refining Nine Revolutions, how could he still face the power of the single strike of the Immortal Slaying Flying Sword!

Dare to offend the fundamental Shushan Sect, and your head will be chopped off!

"Alright... Boy, if you encountered this situation, what would you do?" You Kun’s expression became solemn, "Would you cut down the monster with one sword, or would you learn from the Sword Demon?"

"Ha ha... I have a better way, but why should I tell you?"

Zhong Shenxiu laughed heartily: "You old beggar, if you think to test and tease me, you’ve chosen the wrong person..."

He also knew that You Kun was probably interested in his potential, initially using an old beggar to test him, to see if he was focused on wealth and the external, then asking him about the difference between humans and demons, to solidify his Dao Heart.

If he truly were a fine gem, and could give a satisfactory answer, perhaps he’d consider taking him as a disciple.

Even if he didn’t take a disciple, he would still provide an opportunity.

But being the Creation Ancestor, how could he have the patience to play such games with the other?

While speaking, he carelessly released a hint of his aura.

Instantly, You Kun felt that the person in front of him was no longer an ordinary man, but a Golden Core Ancestor, surrounded by a clear aura and dazzling lights!

Even, that aura was unfathomable, hiding great terror, seemingly even surpassing his own cultivation level!

"Fine... to think I’d be fooled by a Sparrow all day, only to have the Sparrow peck my eyes today! Old beggar is You Kun, and who might you be?"

You Kun’s expression changed and he called out.

"I am Zhong Shenxiu... do you think you can roam around tricking others, and I’m not allowed to fool you for once?... Especially since you approached me first."

Zhong Shenxiu laughed heartily.

The expression on You Kun’s face became extremely awkward.

He had heard of the great fame of the Creation Ancestor, especially after the Refining Sword Conference, rumors had spread that the Creation Ancestor was not only a Grandmaster of sword refining but also had high-level transformative cultivation, making him one of the top most remarkable individuals in the world.

Seeing him today, he truly believed it.

Furthermore, You Kun’s previous attempts at testing and thinking of taking him as a disciple now seemed utterly ridiculous.

He was just a Golden Core, and perhaps not even a match for Zhong Shenxiu’s birds...

"So, it’s the Creation Ancestor in person..."

You Kun clasped his hands together and asked, "What brings the Ancestor to Shushan?"

"I heard the scenery here is quite nice, and came to see it..."

Zhong Shenxiu thought silently, perhaps also to check out Sealing Demon Cliff to see if the Sword Demon left anything behind.

However, even if there were any legacy or such, it likely had already been taken by others, not his turn anymore.

"Is that so? I thought, seeing the fellow Daoist so young, that you might have come for that matter..." You Kun said, his expression peculiar.

"What is it?"

Zhong Shenxiu genuinely didn’t know what significant event had recently occurred in the Cultivation World.

"This time, it’s somewhat of a grand gathering for the younger generation, as one of Shushan’s Double Stars, Li Ningxiu, has reached the age to leave her seclusion and is preparing to host a sword-fighting matchmaking event. It is said that many young Cultivators are attending... even Li Kunlun is interested in coming."

"Are you sure? Li Kunlun clearly just burned down the Xuanji Hundred Refining Sect not long ago with the Ancient Seven Flames Banner... If he comes, who could stand against the might of a Spiritual Treasure?"

Zhong Shenxiu couldn’t help but complain.

"Our Sect’s precious treasure, how could it be allowed for a private fight? Li Kunlun would, of course, have to return to the sect first, surrender the Ancient Seven Flames Banner, and then come to compete in the sword fight." You Kun shook his head, "It is said that in the past, this person focused solely on cultivation, but he has taken an interest in Li Ningxiu this time, even startling the Tiandu Sect Master."

"Why would someone of my stature demean myself by taking part in such a trivial matter?"

Without thinking, Zhong Shenxiu shook his head, "Then, fellow Daoist You, this is where we part ways."

He patted Huang Ying on the shoulder, commanded Yu Tongzi to transform into a white crane, and without a care for the shock it might cause, he left riding the crane.

...

Sealing Demon Cliff was located to the east of Yu Xian Town.

The site featured a very steep cliff with rocks of a blood-red color and not a blade of grass growing.

However, beyond that, there was nothing unusual.

"Indeed... I was overthinking it, this place has no legacy of the Sword Demon..."

Zhong Shenxiu stood atop Sealing Demon Cliff and sighed.

He had merely come to try his luck, and now finding nothing, he was not disappointed, "I don’t have much time left... Once one of my students, or perhaps someone from the last Refining Sword Conference who received a sword from me, leaks any news, this Creation Ancestor will become pursued—or even besieged—by the whole world..."

The Cultivation World was relatively peaceful in the past; no matter how much a sect might advance, there was always a ceiling, just below the Exalted Five!

But with the new Primordial Spirit Technique, chaos had ensued!

Zhong Shenxiu was quite aware of this.

’Perhaps, after the last Refining Sword Conference, someone already leaked the information... Although they can’t transmit the Primordial Spirit Technique, they can spread this news, bringing the major sects’ attention to me... I don’t have much time left.’

As he was deep in thought, suddenly, he saw two streaks of Sword Qi descending from the sky, revealing a young man and woman dressed as Swordsmen.

The man was elegantly handsome and the woman radiantly beautiful, both bearing the mark of Shushan Sword Sect, clearly Mountain Patrol Disciples of Shushan.

"How dare you skulk around Sealing Demon Cliff in such a suspicious manner? Are you a spy from the Demon Path?"

The man accused Zhong Shenxiu without preamble.

Zhong Shenxiu was momentarily at a loss for words.

"My senior brother is talking to you! Acting all sneaky, your evasion is proof of your wickedness!" The woman, who had just reached the realm capable of sword flight, was impatient, especially while in the throes of romantic affection with her lover, and with a wave of her hand, a streak of Sword Qi flew towards him.

Seeing how domineering the two were, Zhong Shenxiu suddenly realized.

"When a sect has dominated the world for tens of thousands of years, weathering all storms unscathed, what would its inner ethos become, if not one of absolute arrogance and lawlessness?"

The last time Cui Yingxiu was polite because she knew he was the Creation Ancestor, and she was also one of the most distinguished figures in the Shushan Sword Sect.

But the education of an ordinary disciple... haha...

"The higher one’s position, the more attention to appearances—at least outwardly... but the lower ranks have fewer concerns about this."

Zhong Shenxiu sighed softly, raised two fingers, and easily crushed the incoming Sword Qi.

Seeing this, the expressions of the two Mountain Patrol Disciples dramatically changed.

Yu Tongzi let out a strange cry, swept the two up, and bore Zhong Shenxiu swiftly away.

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