Remould the Glory of Sword Art

Tang Fengshu looked at Chen Jingxuan.

"...No."

Chen Jingxuan shook his head again.

It was obvious.

In the "future" scenes he saw, the conclusion of the battle by the North Sea was not the end of this turbulent undercurrent.

"You don't plan to reclaim the position of State Preceptor?"

This answer surprised Xie Xuanyi.

"Such a thing, whether fought for or not... doesn't really matter..."

Chen Jingxuan hesitated, then finally smiled and said, "Since the great battle has ended, I wish to go to a far-off place with Miss Tang to take a look."

"...?"

Tang Fengshu had a look of surprise.

"Probably over there."

Chen Jingxuan extended his hand, pointing towards the direction of the North Sea. The sea was clear and the sun was bright, a truly refreshing and beautiful scene.

Xie Xuanyi slightly raised an eyebrow.

Based on his understanding of Chen Jingxuan, matters of romance would surely come after national affairs.

Chong Kan may be dead, but the struggle had not ceased.

Chen Jingxuan was definitely not one to retreat.

The Sky Watcher can foresee things happening in the future, can alter a nation's fate through fortune-telling... but fate can only be peeped at, not revealed. What Chen Jingxuan is unwilling to say, Xie Xuanyi never asks beyond acknowledging with a nod to show his understanding.

"And you?"

Tang Fengshu couldn't help but ask.

"I... plan to go back."

Xie Xuanyi did not look towards the North Sea, but towards the direction from which he came.

"Go back?"

Tang Fengshu was even more surprised.

She had heard of Xie Xuanyi's escape from the South Border.

She originally thought Xie Xuanyi would head north, directly fleeing to the Demon Country.

"Back to Da Sui Sword Palace."

Xie Xuanyi's voice was calm: "From the start... I never intended to flee to the Demon Country."

During the previous confrontation with the Qiantian Palace Master in the South Border, he had already made up his mind.

The killing intent from Ren Shou Palace towards himself was merely a façade.

As long as he escaped...

The Holy Empress could use it as an excuse to make trouble for Da Sui Sword Palace.

Of course.

Even if he surrendered, this catastrophe would not be avoided. In Li Kingdom, he once saw the residual thoughts of the Zen Master, leaving behind the prophecy of the catastrophe, predicting that the Three Great Sects would face a great calamity in the future.

Mi Yun is the herald of relief from Fan Yin Temple.

And the relief person of Da Sui Sword Palace can only be himself.

"Going north previously was firstly to shake off the pursuers and give Qiantian Palace a reason to retreat."

Xie Xuanyi looked at Chen Jingxuan: "Of course... there's another reason..."

Chen Jingxuan usually conducts things by first using the Roundness Instrument to divine, planning before moving.

Xie Xuanyi is not Chen Jingxuan.

He cannot foresee that many futures, nor calculate that many variables.

But...

He is a Sword Cultivator.

Upon hearing of the upheaval in the Imperial City, the notion of taking a trip to the North Sea arose in Xie Xuanyi's heart. This notion didn't follow any logic or rationale, as if it were fated, drawing him here... and indeed, it was the case. He arrived at the North Sea, becoming the most crucial part of Chen Jingxuan's plan, driving the Flying Sword into Chong Kan's vital point.

"If I'm not mistaken."

Chen Jingxuan was not surprised by Xie Xuanyi's answer.

He looked towards the not-so-distant Vermilion Bird Demon and said earnestly: "This one... should also be returning to Da Sui Sword Palace, right?"

Ci Jing was suspended above the reed marsh, not transforming into a human form, still maintaining the appearance of a Great Demon.

His expression was cold, keeping apprehension towards Chen Jingxuan and Tang Fengshu.

Even though they had fought side by side before.

It didn't necessarily mean... he and these two were "friends".

In truth.

He wasn't familiar with Xie Xuanyi. Were it not for Jiang Huang's desperate entreaties, coupled with the fact that the opponent was the nearly dead Chong Kan, he wouldn't have bothered to lend a hand.

"Human brat, stop being smart, who the hell wants to go back to Da Sui Sword Palace?"

Ci Jing mocked.

After the great battle concluded, he changed his demeanor.

Though trapped in the sword energy forbidden land, he had heard of these few renowned young people from the Da Chu Dynasty.

Little State Preceptor Chen Jingxuan, World Pavilion Master Tang Fengshu.

He knew both of them.

"I'm going back to the Demon Country."

Ci Jing spoke coldly: "If you want to try and stop me, go ahead and give it a shot."

He had heard all of the trio's previous conversation.

With Chen Jingxuan and Tang Fengshu intending to head north... it could well mean they might become his enemies.

"..."

Chen Jingxuan knew this Vermilion Bird Demon still harbored suspicion towards him.

He sent a few words silently through his Divine Thought.

The expression in Ci Jing Demon's eyes immediately changed, looking at the slender young man in green robes, exceedingly shocked, he asked publicly in surprise: "What you just said... is it true?!"

"Naturally."

Chen Jingxuan chuckled lightly, helplessly saying: "Senior probably has heard my name, Little State Preceptor never lies."

"What did you tell him?"

Xie Xuanyi couldn't resist asking through transmission.

Chen Jingxuan hesitated for a moment, choosing to refuse to respond: "Sorry... Heavenly Secrets cannot be revealed..."

Seeing this, Xie Xuanyi refrained from pressing.

It's the first time Chen Jingxuan had refused him.

Apparently, the transmission just now was really important.

"..."

Ci Jing fell into deep thought.

He indeed witnessed the prowess of this Little State Preceptor.

Daring to arrayed battle against Chong Kan at the North Sea.

And truly achieving a counter-kill.

This fellow... is absolutely not a simple brute, nor could he have come this far relying on luck.

"If Senior wishes to return to the Sword Palace, and desires a safe haven for this Miss Jiang."

Chen Jingxuan sincerely proposed: "Why not entrust her to me, and I will deliver her to the Demon Country on your behalf."

"Let me think."

The Vermilion Bird Demon revealed a conflicted expression.

Sitting on the Vermilion Bird's back, Jiang Huang blinked.

Her expression was somewhat puzzled, not quite understanding what was happening... She only knew that the great battle just concluded, her brother was unharmed, and Da Xiong (big brother) didn't encounter any mishaps—this should be a very good thing, so why was the conversation suddenly about sending her off?

"Da Xiong..."

Jiang Huang asked naively: "Have we been away from the Sword Palace too long? Should we be going back?"

"...No."

Ci Jing took a deep breath, displaying determination.

He said softly: "We won't be going back."

Jiang Huang was momentarily stunned.

"Do you know these two?"

Ci Jing gently asked: "Xiao Huang, would you be willing to go see the North Sea with them?"

"Mr. Chen... Pavilion Master Tang..."

Jiang Huang became somewhat speechless.

She knew Chen Jingxuan and Tang Fengshu.

Although they only met once, Jiang Huang also knew that Mr. Chen and Pavilion Master Tang were really very good people. They were her brother's friends, trustworthy good people.

"I... don't want to be separated from Da Xiong..."

Jiang Huang's voice grew choppy.

She looked towards Xie Xuanyi not far away, feeling aggrieved: "Nor do I want to be separated from brother..."

Compared to going to the North Sea.

She preferred returning to the Sword Palace, more eager to return to the Golden Turtle Peak.

Despite the grueling days of cultivation, she was willing to endure it.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi, at the most ought-to-speak moment, chose silence.

He was also mired in conflict.

Ci Jing and Jiang Huang shared similar bloodlines, of the same benign species.

And himself... in the early days of Jiang Huang's Spirit Wisdom awakening, had been the one accompanying her growth.

In Jiang Huang's world, only himself and Ci Jing were considered "family."

But now, Da Sui Sword Palace faces a great calamity, Xie Xuanyi, with the resolve of death, was preparing to return to Central State.

This journey, even his own life and death, were beyond his care.

Bringing Jiang Huang along, what point would it serve?

In the previous life.

He wounded Phoenix, taking it back to the Da Chu.

In this life.

He chose... to give Jiang Huang freedom.

"Go to the North Sea with Mr. Chen and have a look there."

Xie Xuanyi walked over, gently stroking Jiang Huang's head.

"Brother..."

Tears had already formed in Jiang Huang's eyes.

She clutched the hem of her clothes, pitifully asked: "Is the Sword Palace in trouble? Are you hiding something from me? Jiang Huang is not afraid of dying... Jiang Huang just wants to stay with brother, Da Xiong..."

"The Sword Palace indeed encountered some trouble."

Xie Xuanyi sighed.

He earnestly gazed into the small one's eyes, speaking word by word: "But believe in brother... this trouble will be solved. Before long, brother will personally bring you back."