Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Elder Tian Yue was silent for a long time, then said:

"If the Divine Sword betrays its master, how would the world view this if it were spread outside? This is absolutely impossible, do not mention it again."

Yan Yu sneered in his heart, knowing that at this moment he was most likely conversing with the instincts of the Sun True Dullness Sword, but still said:

"How could it be a betrayal? The Divine Sword did not act on its own without informing the sword master, nor did it secretly conspire with us. It doesn't even know we're plotting against the Sun Sword Master, so how can it be considered betrayal?"

"Moreover, if we must discuss betrayal, isn't the Sun Sword Master the one betraying the Shushan Sect Leader? Ignoring the sect's safety, always hesitant, overly cautious... Elder Tian, you have always been known for your bravery and fighting spirit in the sect; why are you backing down now? Where is the courage you had when you competed for the sword master with the leader?"

Even though his words were meant to sow discord, Yan Yu's tone was full of rhythm and righteousness, leaving Elder Tian Yue dumbfounded.

If he kept pushing and blocking, it would go against Tian Yue's character.

Therefore, Tian Yue could only laugh and say:

"I never said I wouldn't act! I dared to compete with him for the sword master position back then, and I dare to do it again this time! My point is, the Sun True Dullness Sword certainly won't betray its master. If Chen Yanwei gives a command, the Divine Sword will come to kill us; the risk of our plan is too great."

"With just the two of us, the risk is indeed high." Yan Yu carefully persuaded him, "But if we can convince the other elders to act together, there's a greater chance of success."

Elder Tian Yue pondered silently.

"The reason the sect leader dares not go out to fight the enemies is that he himself is only at the Golden Core Realm," Yan Yu continued, "If he were ambushed by multiple Nascent Soul cultivators and did not have time to use the Divine Sword, he could be defeated. This is not impossible."

"Are the four Nascent Soul elders of Shushan unable to take him down? If the sword master himself falls, the Sun True Dullness Sword will choose another master, and the notion of betrayal will no longer exist."

"Hmph, you've indeed got it all planned out." Elder Tian Yue suddenly sneered, "But I ask you, if we kill the sword master, and the Divine Sword seeks vengeance for the sword master and kills you before choosing a new master, what will you do?"

"The Divine Sword would not do such a thing," Yan Yu replied seriously.

"How do you know it wouldn't?" Elder Tian Yue chuckled, "Do you know how deeply the Sun True Dullness Sword values emotions? It chose the current sect leader as the sword master because her ancestor was once a sword master too, and they made a mutual promise. The Divine Sword agreed to protect her descendants."

"Protection doesn't mean acting as a bodyguard," Yan Yu said. "If it were being a bodyguard, the Divine Sword should use its origin as a cost to fly out of Emei and help the sword master kill all those Demon Cult monsters outside."

"Besides, since the Divine Sword values emotions and righteousness, wouldn't it sit by idly and watch while the Shushan Sect, which has worshiped it for so many years, collapses overnight? Sword masters come and go, but the sect stands firm. Isn't the bond of worship over thousands of years deeper than some descendants of a past acquaintance?"

Elder Tian Yue was speechless for a long time before saying:

"Alright, let us assume the Divine Sword wouldn't seek revenge for the sword master. But you want to seize the Divine Sword; you can't expect the Sun Sword Master to just surrender. Have you considered that even with four Nascent Soul elders together, they might still not be a match for a sword master aided by the Divine Sword?"

"How is that possible?" Yan Yu frowned, "Even if he takes a stroll outside and comes back, he may not be ambushed by more than four Nascent Soul elders simultaneously; after all, it's not like the Nascent Soul cultivators are constantly lingering outside waiting for him. In other words, the reason he's cowering in the sect and dare not fight outside, isn't it because his own strength is too weak?"

"He might just lack confidence," Elder Tian Yue said, "With the help of the Divine Sword, fighting multiple opponents across realms isn't difficult. As you mentioned before, it's because the sword master's own cultivation realm is too low, requiring the Divine Sword to use its origin power to help him. At that time, not even an immortal could resist, capable of destroying heaven and earth with a single strike."

"If the Divine Sword is willing to use its origin to help him, then those Demon Cult monsters outside shouldn't exist," Yan Yu remained dismissive, "A world-destroying power that isn't used to slay demons outside but to suppress internally would surely expose the Divine Sword's lack of wisdom. That would cause me to think less of it."

Elder Tian Yue, feeling depressed, said wistfully:

"Indeed, if it can't slay demons outside, how could it be used to suppress internally? Such a noble Divine Sword reduced to a tool for internal sect scheming... that would truly be a loss of dignity."

"You are right. If there's internal strife within Emei, the Divine Sword would not lend him any extra power. Nevertheless, the basic strength of the Sun True Dullness Sword is something that even four Shushan elders combined cannot withstand."

"We must try to know." Yan Yu said optimistically, "If ensuring victory by the four acting together was possible, there wouldn't be any need for my proposal; you could have acted long ago."

"Indeed, under normal circumstances, there's no need to take such a desperate gamble. But now, in the sect's survival crisis, if we don't fight with our backs to the wall and burn our boats, sooner or later, the Demon Cult monsters will break in and kill us."

"Rather than watching Shushan fall, being captured and turned into elixirs by the monsters, it's better to make one last desperate attempt. Even in death, we'd have no regrets."

"Alas." Elder Tian Yue sighed deeply, "If only Chen Yanwei had your courage, he wouldn't be in this predicament."

He shook his head melancholically and flew away using Sword Control directly.