Chapter 88 The Decision of the Azure Sect

Sensing the oppressive aura weighing down upon him like Mount Tai, Long Yun stood tall and unyielding, his dragon bones straight as arrows. He was a descendant of the Dragon God, the blood of the primordial Dragon God coursing through his veins—how could he ever bow before such a despicable, shameless man? No matter how immense the force bore down, Long Yun clenched his teeth and endured, never retreating a single step. His indomitable will secretly impressed Bai Yunfei.

No wonder even Situ had fallen to him; it seemed this young man truly possessed remarkable resilience! Yet, this talent would ultimately meet his end at Bai Yunfei's hands. With this thought, Bai Yunfei flipped his palm, surging energy wildly gathering within.

A metallic clang rang out as Long Yun roared, his true energy bursting forth. A thick golden aura enveloped him, and the Blade of Green Harmony, the legendary sword, was drawn with a resounding dragon's cry!

“The Blade of Green Harmony is here! You of the Green Sect—let’s see how you kill me now!” Long Yun’s voice thundered, piercing the clouds, his formidable presence almost rivaling Bai Yunfei’s.

The Blade of Green Harmony was the unparalleled artifact of the Green Sect, second only to the Mirror of Heavenly Demons, once the sword of the enigmatic Green Emperor who vanished mysteriously along with the blade. That it appeared today in Long Yun’s hands was beyond all expectation.

Bai Yunfei, a senior elder of the Green Sect, instantly recognized the sword’s aura and withdrew some of his own, his face alternating between green and pale. Long Yun, gripping the Blade of Green Harmony, resembled a war god; true energy surged within him. If the Green Sect denied the blade’s identity and tried to strike, he would do everything in his power to escape.

“Boy, where did you obtain the Blade of Green Harmony? Do you think it alone will spare your life?” Bai Yunfei’s eyes flickered as he secretly relayed the situation to the sect master, speaking aloud as well.

The Blade of Green Harmony symbolized the authority of the sect master, a sacred artifact passed down to every leader. After the Green Emperor’s disappearance, the elders abandoned the tradition but never formally abolished it. Though Bai Yunfei spoke boldly, he dared not act rashly, waiting for the sect master’s instructions.

The disciples of Jade Sword Gate, along with Shangguan Yu, were equally stunned. Xiao Leng and the others, who had seen Long Yun wield the Blade of Green Harmony, sensed its extraordinary power, though they never imagined it was the sect’s emblem. Their hearts eased somewhat—at last, Long Yun had a thread of hope.

Shangguan Yu nodded quietly in his heart. Long Yun was the most outstanding disciple he’d encountered since becoming sect master—meticulous and shrewd. Initially, after Long Yun slew Situ and other Green Sect disciples, Shangguan Yu had not held him in such high regard. Now, however, it was clear Long Yun had anticipated this outcome, using the Blade of Green Harmony as his talisman. Yet, while he could save himself, he could not guarantee the safety of the other Jade Sword Gate disciples.

If Long Yun survived, the Green Sect would likely vent their wrath on the Jade Sword Gate, but Long Yun had cleverly severed ties, shouldering all responsibility himself.

The Green Sect might not believe him, but the rising points on the leaderboard proved everything—the three had indeed died by Long Yun’s hand. Shangguan Yu resolved that if today’s crisis passed peacefully, he would devote every resource to cultivating Long Yun, hastening his growth.

“Bai Yunfei, if you dare defy the Blade of Green Harmony, then kill me. Let’s see if your actions are tolerated by the sect!” Long Yun saw through Bai Yunfei’s intentions and pressed him relentlessly.

Bai Yunfei’s expression faltered. Long Yun’s provocation made his face flush with anger, but the Blade of Green Harmony stayed his hand!

At that moment, a figure soared onto the platform, landing beside Bai Yunfei and the four elders, bowing deeply. “Greetings, elders!”

Bai Yunfei nodded without replying.

The newcomer was Cheng Rongxiang, the Green Sect’s foremost genius this generation. When Long Yun saw him ascend, his expression changed abruptly—this man was here to do him harm.

Cheng Rongxiang’s gaze fell coldly upon Long Yun. “The Blade of Green Harmony is our sect’s supreme artifact, once wielded by the Green Emperor. How did you obtain it?”

Long Yun met his gaze without fear. Though Cheng Rongxiang was also at the innate stage, he seemed far more formidable than Situ.

In answer to his interrogation, Long Yun spoke calmly, “That is my concern, not yours.”

Cheng Rongxiang laughed heartily. “When the Green Emperor entered the Demonic Illusion Realm to purge its monsters, he vanished without a trace. Our sect has searched for the Blade of Green Harmony for years. By chance, Situ and I wrested it from a monster of the innate fusion stage. I stayed behind while the wounded Situ carried the blade back. You slew Situ and stole the sword, now threatening our elders with it—do you think you can deceive us all?”

“Rongxiang, is what you say true?” Bai Yunfei’s eyes brightened. He knew Cheng Rongxiang was lying; if it were true, he would have spoken up long ago, not waited until now. Yet Cheng Rongxiang’s sudden appearance gave him the perfect opportunity to seize the Blade of Green Harmony and kill Long Yun. He laughed coldly. “Long Yun, so it is! You murdered my disciple and stole our treasure. You deserve death—surrender your life!”

Bai Yunfei gave Long Yun no chance to defend himself, striking out instantly!

Long Yun’s feet moved in rapid succession, unleashing the Seven Steps of the Rising Dragon. He had expected this, and at the exact moment Bai Yunfei attacked, Long Yun’s figure retreated explosively.

The Blade of Green Harmony flashed, weaving dozens of sword webs before him to stall Bai Yunfei’s assault.

He cried aloud, “Green Emperor, how much longer will you stand by?”

Even as he spoke, Long Yun’s body darted swiftly outward, for Bai Yunfei’s palm force had already pierced every sword web, reaching for him.

Long Yun had no time—his cry was almost instinctive.

With a thunderous boom, a streak of azure light shot forth from the Blade of Green Harmony, smashing into Bai Yunfei’s true energy, both forces vanishing into nothingness.

Long Yun halted, gazing at the ethereal figure before him and finally exhaled in relief.

“Enough! Cease at once!” The apparition was unmistakably the Green Emperor’s shadow—a sliver of divine consciousness left within the Blade of Green Harmony, his guarantee for its bearer. With this, the current sect master, his direct disciple’s grandson, would not dare defy his wishes.

He had not anticipated Cheng Rongxiang would attempt to undermine Long Yun’s status, plunging him into peril, prompting the Green Emperor’s sudden intervention.

“Emperor!” Bai Yunfei, the four elders, and Cheng Rongxiang all knelt, having seen portraits of the Green Emperor. They recognized him instantly and dared not utter a word.

“How bold you are! The Blade of Green Harmony is as if the sect master himself were present. Have you forgotten the rules of the Green Sect? To try and seize it—who gave you the courage? Where is Feng Wuji? Bring him before me!” The Green Emperor snorted coldly.

Feng Wuji was the current sect master, an unrivaled expert at the eighth stage of the innate Dao realm, the strongest of the Green Mountain line.

At the Green Emperor’s words, Bai Yunfei and the others could not lift their heads, their bodies trembling involuntarily.

The crowd glanced at the kneeling Green Sect members, secretly cursing them for bringing calamity upon themselves and growing ever more curious about Long Yun’s identity.

“Disciple Feng Wuji greets Grandmaster. Due to urgent matters, I cannot appear in person and kneel, I beg Grandmaster’s forgiveness!” A calm voice echoed from the void.

The Green Emperor’s brows furrowed. Feng Wuji’s refusal to appear before him was a blow to his dignity as the second generation sect master. He voiced his displeasure, “Feng Wuji, the Blade of Green Harmony was entrusted to him by me. Grant him any request he makes!”

“Forgive me, Grandmaster. As sect master, I cannot allow my disciples to be slain so easily. Bai Yunfei, hear my command—kill Long Yun, uphold justice. I will personally apologize to Grandmaster for this matter!” Feng Wuji’s voice resounded like thunder, reverberating in everyone’s ears.