Remould the Glory of Sword Art

The sky poured rain, and the giant ships faced each other.

No one knew what Qin Baihuang and Qin Qianlian were discussing at this moment.

"I heard on the first day back to the Imperial City, these two had several disagreements..."

Qian San slightly tilted his head and saw a middle-aged man in a gray robe slowly leaning on the railing. In this Southern Border Demon Cleansing, Qin Baihuang spared no expense in recruiting people, even inviting several Yin God Venerables. Of course, the Book Tower also contributed. Qin Baihuang had a personal relationship with Chen Jingxuan. Not only did the Book Tower send Qian San to stabilize the ship, but they also invited a "Venerable" of the Yin God Ten Realms for protection.

This Venerable was known as Bao Cheng, apparently a Mountain Wanderer with no sect affiliation.

But having reached this realm, how could he truly have no affiliation?

Behind Venerable Bao Cheng was Fangyuan Square, the Book Tower, and Chen Jingxuan.

Venerable Bao Cheng spoke, "Do you think they will fight again?"

"I think it's unlikely."

Qian San shook his head, speaking with a light smile.

"Oh?"

Venerable Bao Cheng laughed, "Is it because your Divine Thought can sense Qin Qianlian's aura?"

"That's not the reason."

Qian San said plainly, "For both parties to come and go would mean a fight. If these two quarrel, it would probably just end with someone taking a beating one-sidedly."

"..."

Venerable Bao Cheng fell into silence.

Qin Baihuang's status is prestigious, and even aside from his identity as the legitimate eldest son of the Qin Family, he is still highly respected. Over the years, the Refining Department has helped many Holy Lands and sects without charge. This is why Xuanzhui Mountain can enlist such retainers, but even Venerable Bao Cheng, who is on good terms with Qin Baihuang, has to admit... this guy's cultivation is indeed terrible.

"If they really start fighting, can we stop it in time from this distance?"

Venerable Bao Cheng was somewhat worried.

He saw that Qian San showed no intention of moving, seemingly unperturbed by the possible outbreak of conflict.

"Qin Baihuang just told me that the 'Mystic Scale Armor' he wears is specially refined to resist the Thunder Technique of the Longevity House."

Qian San lazily said, "Taking a beating won't be much of a problem."

"??"

Venerable Bao Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so Qian San had no intention of mediating?

"This isn't quite appropriate..."

Venerable Bao Cheng said helplessly, "The gentleman has instructed us to ensure his safety."

"Not dying is ensuring safety."

Though he appeared indifferent, Qian San's gaze was constantly towards the place where the two were conversing.

He always watched Qin Qianlian.

In Fangyuan Square of Li Kingdom, Qian San's skill in "Judging People and Recognizing Faces" was superb.

He could see it.

Qin Qianlian's gaze was clear, without a trace of killing intent.

Based on Qian San's experience, such a person is mostly focused, untainted by worldly filth.

But.

Qin Qianlian seemed somehow different.

Qian San couldn't quite see through this man in white.

Not long ago, that high-profile entry into the capital caused dissatisfaction among many towards this Second Young Master of the Qin Family.

If it's to fight for the position of Family Head, then at least perform a show accordingly. Over the years, the Qin Family has publicly promoted him as low-key and elegant, well-read and sensible, only reclusive due to his dedication to Taoist arts. However, Qin Qianlian's image was completely different from the Qin Family's promotion. Ignoring etiquette, arrogant in his talent, as the protagonist, he didn't even attend the welcoming banquet specially organized by the Qin Family. Those willing to appear as the supporting cast, waited at Yuanqing Building for hours, but ultimately didn't see the Second Young Master. This way of handling things truly embarrassed them.

"...I should still go once."

Venerable Bao Cheng couldn't feel assured, he didn't consider Qin Qianlian an amiable person.

As he was about to leave the ship.

Qian San reached out a hand to stop him.

"Hmm?"

Venerable Bao Cheng was puzzled.

"Don't you find... the actions of this Second Young Master somewhat odd?"

Qian San furrowed his eyebrows and slowly spoke.

Venerable Bao Cheng was stunned.

"I checked the Book Tower's records. Qin Qianlian lived in isolation from a young age, uninterested in power schemes, hence his rebellious departure from the capital to join the Taoists, cultivating the Longevity House's Taoist arts."

Qian San murmured, "If he's truly focused on Taoist arts, why return to the Imperial City to fight for the Family Head position?"

...

...

The conversation in black armor and white garments concluded smoothly.

As Qin Baihuang returned to the deck, many people were on tenterhooks.

"Transmit my order, activate the ship protection formation of 'Bingyou'."

Upon returning to the ship, Qin Baihuang immediately ordered.

This order left many stunned.

"Chairman?"

A capable subordinate of the Refining Department quickly said, "Are you alright?"

"Nonsense!"

Qin Baihuang said irritably, "Didn't you all see the scene of my conversation with that kid... What could possibly happen to me!"

"But... Bingyou is the main ship for treating the wounded."

"That's why the formation needs to be activated."

Qin Baihuang said calmly, "Start with rescuing those disciples of the Longevity House."

With these words, the main deck fell into silence.

Several Venerables exchanged glances, everything was understood without needing words.

"Rest assured, Qin Qianlian isn't as despicable as you think."

Qin Baihuang sighed slightly, saying, "I've already settled with him, the matters of the Qin Family will be dealt with after leaving the South Border..."

Venerable Bao Cheng, who had words on the tip of his tongue, swallowed them back and looked to Qian San, hoping the most capable individual would object.

But Qian San did not shake his head.

Thus, the six large ships slowly shifted from opposition to unity...

The ships merged, and Bingyou opened the barrier on the ship to welcome the injured cultivators from Longevity House.

Subsequently, Qin Qianlian also brought his disciples onto the main ship.

The atmosphere at this moment was far from harmonious.

Because the guests from Xuanzhui Mountain initially came to assist Qin Baihuang in winning the "Family Head Struggle", even with reconciliation now, the tension remained, with an air of confrontation evident between the parties.

The small Taoist Su Hong, who was responsible for delivering messages last time, stepped forward again, humbly turning the intelligence on "Qingfu Mountain" into a jade scroll and handing it to the Venerables.

The communication orders from Xuanzhui Mountain had lost their effectiveness, causing delays in intelligence.

This jade scroll was truly a blessing in a time of need.

It's said that one does not strike a smiling face; thus, seeing this scene, even if the Venerables had opinions, they kept quiet.

"Chairman Qin, this guy is aboard the ship, why don't we just capture him?"

One of the Venerables transmitted the suggestion.

"..."

Qin Baihuang shook his head, not taking the suggestion.

He indicated for everyone to look at the jade scroll first.

"Earlier you mentioned that the Yin God Supervisors of the six Zhanjiao Mountains agreed to meet at Qiding Mountain."

Venerable Baocheng, having read the jade scroll, was the first to ask, "Since you're heading towards Qiding Mountain... why are you here? Why haven't we seen any Yin God Venerables from other Holy Lands?"

"Good question."

Qin Qianlian replied calmly, "Perhaps you have heard of the Mountain Shifting Technique."

"Mountain Shifting Technique..."

One of the Venerables murmured, "I've heard it's a technique from Wangyou Island, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas, blocking paths."

"Not that powerful."

Qin Qianlian remarked lightly, "Indeed, Wangyou Island possesses such a technique, but Taoist records also exist. The so-called 'Mountain Shifting Technique' can only be performed in specific environments by utilizing the Pulse Searching Skill, altering celestial phenomena. In a certain sense, it is an illusion technique."

"Illusion technique?"

Venerable Baocheng frowned, "Are you saying... we've fallen into an illusion and thus arrived here?"

"The mountain is real, the rain is real..."

A disciple from the Refining Department showed a complex expression, "Could such a technique really exist in this world?"

"Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving."

Qin Qianlian lowered his gaze and said, "Now that we have met, it shows that this 'Mountain Shifting Technique' not only exists but is incredibly powerful. It's not just us; I'm afraid other Zhanjiao Mountains weren't spared either. The one who cast the illusion must be of exceedingly high cultivation... Meeting here is likely not a coincidence but an inevitability."

With these words, the hearts of everyone simultaneously surfaced three words.

Paperman Sect.

"I know you all do not welcome me."

Qin Qianlian smiled faintly, "To be honest, I do not wish to be here either. I came to hunt down the 'Corpse Daoist,' and once he appears, I shall leave."

"Enough. At this critical juncture, there's no need for such words."

Qin Baihuang raised his hand to suppress the numerous sounds of chatter.

He sternly spoke, "Now, with the miasma in South Border soaring, and demon arts clouding our eyes, gathering together is better than facing separate defeats. What we need to do now is protect ourselves and await news from Lord Wu Zhexian..."

His words were still echoing.

When suddenly, the Heavenly Peak resounded once more with thunderous booms.

Everyone frowned and looked up.

They saw the sky clouds transforming, and the silver rain lines suddenly thickening, truly as sharp as swords, fiercely falling.

The primordial energy shield of the large ship expanded, transforming into an enormous transparent umbrella.

Countless rain lines were deflected by the umbrella, the Heavenly Peak slowly revealed, while crimson swirling clouds drifted backwards like a tornado... Due to days of sailing, the several treasure ships from the Refining Department had minimal primordial stone reserves, and thus lowered their height deliberately; at this moment, the earth beneath the treasure ship trembled violently.

"Is... the sky falling?"

A disciple from the Refining Department, unsteady on his feet, fell onto the deck, looking pale as he gazed up at the sky.

The Heavenly Peak was sliced open by countless rain blades—

These rain swords tore through dormant thunder, split the clouds, eventually ripping apart the sky's eerie mist along with it.

Dense blood clouds descended, wrapped in overwhelming pressure.

In a moment, the entire ship seemed to suffer a massive impact—

Everyone felt the pressure descending from the sky.

"Not just the sky! The ground too!"

Another disciple from Northern County clinging to the railing, his voice trembling with fear.

The earth cracked.

The treasure ship enveloped in pressure, uncontrollably plummeting, crashing heavily onto the ground below, where countless forests shattered and collapsed, along with several small hills that were crushed as well... However, this was only the beginning, as the ground split open into enormous fissures, these forests fell, disappearing into the earth's chasm.

"Wait..."

Several Venerables sent their Divine Thought towards the direction of the earth fissure, faintly sensing the presence of a "colossal entity" there.

Divine Thought went out.

The group was initially puzzled.

Then suddenly, they grew shocked and dumbfounded.

The earth split, revealing a dark abyss that swallowed countless forests, dropping torrential rain, and ultimately at the deepest end, a grand ancient cavern emerged.

The cavern was old, decaying, silent for countless years.

But above its entrance hung a bronze plaque.

Engraved with demon text familiar to many.

"Bai Ze..."

Someone trembled as they read aloud the text carved on the cavern's plaque.

Though it was demon text.

But these two words were known to everyone within the Holy Land Families.

A thousand years ago.

Primordial energy had not yet depleted.

During the last golden era, countless luminaries dominated the earth and sky, yet Bai Ze Great Saint... was the strongest among them!