This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Bang!

Faced with the powerful wave, Ying Jie, at the Eighth Grade realm, had no resistance and flew backward.

In the moment of flying backward, Ying Jie, who was close enough to the 'Demonic' Sword, finally clearly perceived the meaning of the wave transmitted by the 'Demonic' Sword.

"You blockhead, don't touch me!"

A trace of confusion flashed in Ying Jie's eyes. He began to doubt whether he heard it wrong and started to question his life.

The impact was too strong. After flying out of the Sword Commanding Stage, he regained his stature.

Staggering, he stood upright, unable to recover from the shock, and fixedly gazed at the black long sword floating in the center of the Sword Commanding Stage.

The 'Demonic' Sword remained as it had been for hundreds of thousands of years, unwavering, as if nothing had happened.

But to Ying Jie at this moment, the thought of the wave he just sensed made him feel an inexplicable sense of mockery from the Clan-Quelling Divine Arms.

Low in damage, extremely insulting.

At that moment, all the secret patterns in the Sword Commanding Stage dimmed and returned to normal in an instant.

"Still failed." A faint sigh finally echoed in the silent plaza.

Yes, Ying Jie failed, he couldn't control the 'Demonic' Sword.

However, this was within everyone's expectations, so no one was surprised.

If Ying Jie had truly succeeded, that would have been a big deal.

Shi Wu Demon Lord also sighed but wasn't too disappointed.

Ying Jie understanding the Warfare Stele was already an enormous surprise; he wasn't that greedy.

"Did the Demonic Sword say anything to you?" The Chi Venerable's Demon Lord stepped forward and questioned Ying Jie eagerly.

They all knew the Demonic Sword had a spirit; this was known to their royal family.

Over the years, no one had been able to control the Demonic Sword because it hadn't recognized anyone.

They had actively explored what kind of master the Demonic Sword wanted.

Unfortunately, the 'Demonic' Sword was sealed in the center of the Sword Commanding Stage, and no one could approach or negotiate with it.

Only those fifteen who understood the Warfare Stele could enter the Sword Commanding Stage, come into contact with the Demonic Sword, and possibly gain some information.

So, he immediately questioned Ying Jie, hoping for useful information.

"Did it say anything?" Ying Jie murmured, recalling the phrase "Don't touch me."

After a brief silence, he finally said, "No, the 'Demonic' Sword didn't say anything to me."

At this moment, Ying Jie finally understood why the previous fourteen predecessors didn't feel the wave of the Demonic Sword.

It's not that he's unique...

The Emperor's new clothes.

"Sigh, it's the same as always." The Chi Venerable's Demon Lord shook his head helplessly.

An identical outcome.

According to records, the previous fourteen demonic cultivators who understood the Warfare Stele said the same.

The 'Demonic' Sword rejected them and didn't say anything.

Quickly recovering, he encouraged Ying Jie, "Don't be disappointed; this is a minor issue. Understanding the Mang Cang Warfare is paramount!"

Ying Jie, with his good mood ruined by the 'Demonic' Sword, forced a smile and nodded in response.

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In the following days, the news of Ying Jie's understanding of the Mang Cang Warfare exploded in Jian Luo King City.

The fervor was unprecedented, causing all other matters, including the attack on Qing Ge, to rapidly lose attention, and no one discussed them anymore.

Everyone focused on Ying Jie.

These days, Shi Wu's faction was bustling, with various families and demonic forces sending people to congratulate them.

Ying Jie had already left the Sword Commanding Stage.

The punishment of guarding the Holy Land was naturally canceled.

The decision Shi Wu Demon Lord made to cut Ying Jie's Blood Spirit Crystal share was also nullified and even doubled his share.

There were still many relatives in Shi Wu's faction with deep ties to Ying Jun, who privately discussed Ying Jie's disobedience and suspected him of orchestrating Ying Jun's downfall, criticizing him.

Now, no one dared to mention it.

Even if Ying Jun was indeed killed by Ying Jie, so what?

A deceased Ying Jun can't compare to the highly regarded Ying Jie, who now shoulders the revival of Shi Wu's faction.

If they dared to dwell on this, Ying Jie wouldn't need to say anything; Shi Wu Demon Lord and Hong Lie Demon Lord would step forward to penalize them first.

Now, Ying Jie was at the peak of his popularity, and no one dared to oppose him.

....

Ying Jie had actually understood the Warfare Stele's mystery.

Lu Qingshan quickly received the news and frowned.

"He is indeed extraordinary. Not only is he cunning and ruthless, but he also has such abilities."

Initially, Ying Jie was already a very troublesome enemy for him.

Now, the degree of trouble had increased several folds.

An Eighth Grade pureblood War Demon, the sole heir of Shi Wu's faction, and understanding the Mang Cang Warfare.

A stack of halos?

"There's truly nothing that can be done against him." Lu Qingshan thought for a long time and shook his head.

He wasn't divine.

There was an immense gap between him and Ying Jie in both strength and status.

He couldn't think of a way to bridge this gap.

Furthermore, his primary mission in the Demon Domain was to rescue Qin Yitian.

Lu Qingshan knew what was more important.

He needed to focus more on the Demonic Sword rather than fighting Ying Jie to the death.

A Sword Cultivator would rather take what is straight than seek the twisted, but not be stubborn.

A Sword Cultivator's "straight" is belief and perspective.

If one pursued everything as "straight," that would be a problem with their mind.

"The ancestral worship day of the Demon Race will be here in a few days; that's my chance to approach the Demonic Sword."

Lu Qingshan gritted his teeth and made up his mind, "For these next few days, I'll stay low-profile and keep to myself in the residence."

But will the wind stop just because the tree wants to be still?