Remould the Glory of Sword Art

The fierce astral winds howled, accompanied by torrential rain.

The treasure ship hovered low, maintaining its balance with extreme difficulty.

Several figures soared into the sky, controlling their swords.

The earth cracked open, revealing an endless abyss, as withered mountains crumbled and tumbled into the Bai Ze Secret Realm.

This scene... was woven from golden light, transforming into a vast painting, suspended above a small hill by the pavilion.

"The Bai Ze Secret Realm."

Xie Xuanyi stared at the ancient and imposing signboard of the cave mansion within the painting, unable to keep his Heart Lake calm.

He, too, had felt that apocalyptic upheaval just now.

The roar of heaven and earth collapsing drowned out the sound of cries and clashes...

Now.

The entire world seemed to quiet down.

In reality, it wasn't that this place was secluded enough to be "spared," but if Xie Xuanyi were to leave the golden barrier now, he'd find that this small hill by the pavilion, due to the existence of "Buddha's Light Spirit," was thoroughly encased within the barrier, completely isolated. The base of the hill was already shattered, the ground completely collapsed, and further below was that seemingly rift-like endless abyss.

"Is this the method you've prepared?"

Xie Xuanyi's voice was hoarse.

"Indeed."

The Crown Prince did not deny it; he stood on the chariot, smiling as he said, "Lord Lu is a rare genius in the world, skilled in the arts of Qimen with the power to move mountains and seas... The night raid of the Three Great Sects was just to seize Zhanjiao Mountain, to draw out the Da Chu practitioners, regardless of whether they were chasing or retreating. Eventually, they would come to the 'designated area.' Thanks to your blessing, they have the chance to witness this rare spectacle of fortune."

"Thanks to my blessing? I don't have such great abilities..."

Xie Xuanyi coldly mocked, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, it's thanks to your blessing, isn't it? How much benefit did you offer Lu Yuzhen to make him work so hard for you? You wouldn't be planning to give him half of Li Kingdom, would you?"

"I immediately took to Lu Daoist like an old friend, bonded like siblings."

The Crown Prince smiled amiably and said, "He helps me pacify the chaos in Li Kingdom, and I help him subdue the turbulent lands of the South Border."

Xie Xuanyi continued to mock, "Is that so... I've heard that the other fraternal brothers of Your Highness the Crown Prince didn't end up well, did they?"

The struggle for royal power in Li Kingdom had lasted many years.

Now, only the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince remained in contention.

Before that, it wasn't that no one challenged them.

But those princes coveting the throne were all dealt with by the Crown Prince.

Born into the Royal Family, there's no such thing as brothers as close as siblings. The closer the relationship, the more brutal the killing.

"The world is not at peace. We have no choice... isn't that so?"

The Crown Prince smiled slightly.

The struggle for royal power in Li Kingdom is extremely cruel.

Here, there is no compromise, no retreat, only victory or defeat, who is the king, who is the captive. It is decided by life and death.

"My father once said that no one in this world can escape 'greed.' The Battle of Poison in those days started because of the 'Undying Spring.' The great Taoist on the mountain couldn't control his greed, so he betrayed the Human Race and joined the Demon Country. Such examples are not singular. Even those who cultivate to become Yang Gods have greed, so how could Yin Gods and lower ordinary folk avoid it?"

The Crown Prince chuckled lightly and suddenly asked, "So... ever since the Bai Ze Secret Realm came into the world, the meaning of the Southern Border Demon Cleansing battle has changed. Guess how many Da Chu practitioners will decide to step into the Bai Ze Secret Realm tonight, to try their luck, and bet on fortune?"

The reputation of the Bai Ze Great Saint is extremely illustrious.

Not just because this Great Saint was strong enough.

But also because...

Before his death, he announced to the world, leaving the most precious secret treasures, the most powerful secret techniques, all within the Cave Heaven Secret Realm!

After the Bai Ze Great Saint's demise, many Holy Lands searched for this secret cache. Unfortunately, the Bai Ze Great Saint left many "cave mansions," and most of the secret realms discovered over the years turned out to be fake... Even the Beihai Tomb was no exception. These fake cave mansions are just a small part of the heritage left by Bai Ze to the world but are far from being the real treasure!

"Life and death have fate, wealth and honor are ordained."

Xie Xuanyi said expressionlessly, "I do not care how many people step into this secret realm."

The Crown Prince of Li Kingdom's arrangements were indeed subtle enough.

Just that...

Planning to use the lives of these people to coerce him was a wrong idea.

"As expected of a disciple of Xie Xuanyi, as cold-blooded and ruthless as rumored..."

The Crown Prince showed an appreciative gaze and slowly reminded, "Actually, these people are not completely unrelated to you. Among them, there are those who were once your acquaintances."

"You're right, there are indeed my acquaintances, but perhaps more hope for my death."

Xie Xuanyi said indifferently, with a trace of self-mockery.

This time's demon cleansing...

Ren Shou Palace deliberately drafted a list to suppress him, and except for Xu Nianning, there were almost no other Sword Palace Disciples participating in the battle.

At this time, this arrangement actually relieved quite a bit of pressure.

"No matter what, there will always be people hoping for you to live..."

"Surely, you wouldn't want to revisit the scene of your master's demise ten years ago, would you?"

The Crown Prince spoke solemnly.

"...?" Xie Xuanyi frowned.

"No matter how superior your swordsmanship is, once you walk the wrong path, you'd become an enemy to all under heaven."

The Crown Prince spoke coldly, in a restrained voice, "Ten years ago, your master died amidst a world siege... You spent years hiding desperately, practicing hard, finally attaining the Great Dao. Surely, you wouldn't want to experience this scenario again?"

"What exactly do you want to say?"

A hint of coldness flashed through Xie Xuanyi's eyes.

"As long as you leave the barrier."

The Crown Prince said with a serious expression, "I assure you... The scene from ten years ago will replay. You will become an enemy to everyone, and you will die here."

"...But it's not too late now."

The Crown Prince took a deep breath, once again extending an olive branch: "Xie Zhen, you still have a chance, as long as you're willing to nod, willing to compromise, everything can still change."

In fact, he had already sat back in the chariot, preparing to leave.

When the golden barrier was torn apart earlier, the Crown Prince thought the negotiations had broken down.

But this young Sword Cultivator took a step back again.

Xie Zhen did not shatter the barrier, which meant that not everything was over.

He didn't want to give up this rare opportunity for negotiation.

"Before the war between Chu and Li breaks out, I allow you to retain the identity of a Da Sui Sword Palace Disciple; you are still the new master of Xuanshui Cave Heaven."

The Crown Prince said solemnly, "Nothing will change... You can even continue to live in Da Chu."

The Crown Prince's ambition already wasn't limited to settling Li Kingdom.

He was already laying plans for an advance to the north.

When the war between Chu and Li breaks out, if he can control Chess Piece like 'Xie Zhen,' then Da Sui Sword Palace would follow the trend, becoming a sword pointed at the Imperial City.

This plan sounded good.

But unfortunately... it was only a good plan, nothing more.

Xie Xuanyi lost the last bit of patience.

He drew his sword from the scabbard.

A majestic heavenly light pierced down, descending before Xie Xuanyi.

The awe-inspiring and solemn Martial Arts Divine Embryo clasped its hands together instantly, clutching the golden sword Qi, then slashed down toward the golden chariot—