The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1259 - Chapter 1259 Chapter 1358 Ugly Old Man

Chapter 1259: Chapter 1358: Ugly Old Man Chapter 1259: Chapter 1358: Ugly Old Man But this elder might be ugly, yet the formidable Sword Qi emanating from his body made even the Three Heroes of Tao Sky take notice.

Within the Taoist Sect of the Seven Seas, there were no shortage of swordsmen of great skill, like the middle-aged man who had arrived before them. Despite his sloppy appearance, always resembling a drunken man, he was considered one of the finest swordsmen within the sect. The Three Heroes of Tao Sky prided themselves on their own prowess with the sword, yet they admitted they were considerably inferior to the ragged middle-aged man.

And now, this ugly old man carrying numerous ancient swords clearly also was a master of the Sword Tao; if he were not, he could not possess such an intense and robust Sword Qi. Standing there, he resembled an unsheathed sharp sword, its edge so brilliant it was difficult to look directly at him.

The Three Heroes of Tao Sky stared at the ugly elder, but a nagging doubt arose in their hearts.

Could this fellow be another phony with no real ability, just like that fake East Pole Heaven King who just now had bluffed them into a state of shock? This ugly elder, despite his appearance as a distinguished master, could there really be such exalted figures within the small Qian Country?

The Three Heroes of Tao Sky were skeptical; they were aware that in Qian Country there was a formidable Demon Beast, immensely powerful and capable of wounding the golden-robed monk.

But thus far, they had yet to witness this so-called Demon Beast make an appearance.

Aside from that Demon Beast, the Three Heroes of Tao Sky did not regard anyone else from Qian Country as a threat. Had they not been wary that the Demon Beast might appear at any moment, the Three Heroes of Tao Sky would have eradicated this tiny Qian Country long ago.

However, at the moment, the Demon Beast had not appeared, but an imposter did, and now they lost track of him. And here emerged another obscure and ugly old man who seemed quite formidable–it was simply uncertain whether he truly possessed skills or was just putting on a brave front.

Regardless, the Three Heroes of Tao Sky never let down their guard, having heard of the cunning nature of the Nine Countries’ inhabitants; between pretense and reality, it was unpredictable. Perhaps this ugly old man was just another incompetent waste, but he could also be a true expert from the Nine Countries.

Moreover, observing the varying and extraordinary shapes of the ancient swords floating behind the ugly elder, all of unique distinction, controlling so many ancient swords clearly indicated that the ugly elder did have some genuine capabilities.

“I have protected this place for hundreds of years, with only one hundred years left to fulfill a promise. If you had come a hundred years later, I wouldn’t have had to exert myself,” the ugly elder approached and said with a resigned tone, as his mismatched eyes fixed on the Three Heroes of Tao Sky.

Upon hearing this, the brows of the Three Heroes of Tao Sky furrowed, and the eldest among them spoke, “Are you a resident of Qian Country?”

The ugly elder shook his head, “No, I am not.”

“Since you’re not from Qian Country, you may as well get lost,” insisted the eldest, his tone brooking no resistance.

The ugly elder grinned, revealing his missing two front teeth alongside the remaining yellowed and broken ones, creating an extremely unsightly smile.

“That won’t do. I have a promise to keep. If this were outside of Qian Country, you could cause whatever trouble you like and I wouldn’t care, but not here. With only one hundred years remaining, even at the cost of this old life, I must absolutely protect the safety of this place,” the ugly elder affirmed, his words resounding with determined strength. Despite his unsightly appearance, he commanded respect at that moment.

For the sake of a promise, guarding Qian Country for hundreds of years, and at risk of death to fulfill his oath, such a person was worthy of admiration.

Yet the tone of the ugly elder suddenly shifted, “How about we make a deal? You of the three sects wait another hundred years to come back. By then, I will have already left this place. Whatever you want to do, it won’t concern me anymore.”

The Martial Artists of Qian Country below nearly cursed out loud; had this old man not just sounded so righteous, as if he would protect Qian Country with his life? How could he so swiftly alter his stance, proposing that the people from the three sects wait another hundred years? How could he do that?

The Three Heroes of Tao Sky also felt as if their own wits were inadequate. What kind of people inhabited the Nine Countries? The fake East Pole Heaven King was one thing, but why did this ugly old man exhibit similarly peculiar behavior, even suggesting they return after a hundred years?

To wait another hundred years would let the prime opportunity slip away; the herbs would be cold by then. They had fought hard to breach the defenses of the Nine Countries and this was the opportune time to turn the Nine Countries upside down. If they were to wait another hundred years, the Nine Countries’ defenses would become incomparably stronger, and infiltrating them again would be almost impossible.

“If you do not wish to engage in battle with us, you are free to leave this place, and we will not make things difficult for you,” said the Three Heroes of Tao Sky, hoping to persuade the unsightly old man to leave.

Upon hearing this, the unsightly old man sighed, “Then there’s no other way. You are not willing to wait, and I cannot go back on my promise at this time, so I must take action.”

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the old man brought his two fingers together, forming a sword with his fingers.

Hum~~

A resonating sound rang out as silver Sword Qi whistled forth from the fingertips of the unsightly elder. The Sword Qi split into three in mid-air, each strand attacking one of the Three Heroes of Tao Sky,

At this moment, the Three Heroes of Tao Sky instantly realized that they were dealing with a true master, not someone merely putting on an act.

Without hesitation, the Three Heroes of Tao Sky joined forces to block the three strands of incoming Sword Qi.

The moment the Sword Qi approached, it exploded with a roar, transforming from three solid strands into numerous tiny, yet exceedingly sharp, sword lights.

This turn of events did not trouble the Three Heroes of Tao Sky in the slightest. The three brothers were seasoned and had engaged in countless battles, facing off against many masters of the Sword Tao along the way.

Immediately, each of the Three Heroes executed a magical rune that transformed into the words “Heaven,” “Earth,” and “Human.”

“Heaven” above, “Earth” below, and “Human” in front.

The three characters resonated with each other, each bursting with radiance!

In an instant, the Three Heroes of Tao Sky were enveloped in the brilliance emanating from these three characters. The sword lights unleashed by the unsightly old man fell upon this light barrier but disappeared without a trace, sinking like stones into the sea, causing no ripples.

“Oh? Not bad at all,” observed the unsightly elder, showing a look of interest. He casually reached out and grabbed one of the many ancient swords floating behind him.

The ancient sword that the unsightly old man held in his hand was covered in patches of rust, but its design was quite unique, with the handle shaped like a snake and the end of the handle featuring a snake’s tongue flicking out.

Upon seeing that it was this sword, the old man grinned, seemingly satisfied, and without further ado, he slashed towards the Three Heroes of Tao Sky.

Roar!!!

Instantly, a Sword Qi Giant Python roared into existence, exuding a terrifying aura capable of devouring heaven and earth, and charged directly at the Three Heroes of Tao Sky.

Boom!!!

The Sword Qi Giant Python collided with the light barrier, causing the words “Heaven,” “Earth,” and “Human” to flicker violently. The expressions of the Three Heroes of Tao Sky changed abruptly.

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