Supreme Sword Sovereign

Crown Prince's Mansion.

A gloom had descended over the place.

The maids and servants treaded lightly, cautious not to make a sound and incur the wrath of their somewhat unhinged master inside.

In a quiet room.

Jiang Hong stood with his hands hanging down, his face etched with guilt.

Beside him.

Stood Yu Hua, Jiang Yi, and Chen Fang, three Martial Academy instructors who had secretly pledged their allegiance to him.

Across from them.

Du Teng sat with a dark expression, silent.

"Uncle Master."

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Hong spoke, "This matter is all because of me. It's my incompetence that led to defeat at his hands and... delayed Master's important plans!"

"Nephew."

Du Teng's gaze was deep and distant.

"Do you realize how much you've lost with this defeat?"

"Uncle Master, what do you mean by that?"

"Over the years."

Du Teng glanced at him.

"Your master has been working behind the scenes to get you into the Azure Cloud Pavilion. Before I arrived, progress had been made, and that person had already agreed to give you a chance to prove yourself!"

"What!"

Jiang Hong was shocked.

"Uncle Master... are you... serious?"

Overwhelmed with emotion.

He found himself at a loss for words.

The Azure Cloud Pavilion...

That mysterious organization housing all the talented disciples of the Jade Lifting Sect, and he... had a chance to join?

"Unfortunately."

Du Teng's tone shifted.@@novelbin@@

"You just... didn't live up to expectations! With your foundational strength, aside from that freak of Great Chu, no one in the Martial Academies of the ten nations would dare claim they could beat you! But now, you've lost to a nobody. If he also had a Special Constitution, that would be one thing, but he's just an ordinary mortal. Ha, this matter with the Azure Cloud Pavilion... just got difficult!"

"I..."

Jiang Hong's face turned red and white, unable to speak.

At this moment.

He actually regretted.

Why did he accept Gu Han's challenge that day and miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

"Old Du."

Although he didn't know what the Azure Cloud Pavilion was.

Seeing Jiang Hong's embarrassed state, Yu Hua quickly stepped forward to show his loyalty.

"This matter... can't be entirely blamed on His Highness! That kid is definitely not simple. I've crossed swords with him. His Spiritual Power is so profound, it's unlike anything I've ever seen. Even those at the fifth or sixth level of Yuan Gathering Realm probably wouldn't be his match, and moreover... his relationship with the Murong Family seems to be quite special!"

"The Murong Family?"

Du Teng scoffed.

"I don't care what his relationship with the Murong Family is! Nor do I care about his strength! What I care about... is what to do with my brother's plan!"

"Uncle Master!"

On the side.

Jiang Hong clenched his teeth.

"Give me another chance! And please, Uncle Master, grant me some medicinal pills. I will break through to the Yuan Gathering Realm soon! Then... I will redeem my honor and fulfill Master's plan!"

"Medicinal pills, I can give you!"

Du Teng was expressionless.

"But what if you lose again? Even if you win, you've already lost to him once. People's first impressions of you have worsened. How will you be able to take control of the Martial Academy smoothly?"

"I..."

With those words.

Jiang Hong's face flushed with agitation.

"Old Du."

Yu Hua stepped forward again.

"Actually... I have a plan that might be worth a try!"

"Oh?"

Du Teng glanced at him.

"Let's hear it."

"Yes!"

Yu Hua suppressed the excitement in his heart.

"His Highness may have lost prestige, but he has you behind him, and that... senior from the upper sects! If you just show yourself in front of everyone and demonstrate a bit of your power, not to mention the students and instructors, even the two vice directors, Wu and Feng, wouldn't dare to make any more moves!"

Seeing Du Teng engrossed.

He continued.

"Once His Highness breaks through again and completely defeats that kid, even killing him, he will surely regain much of his reputation! With your support afterward, taking control of the Martial Academy will be a piece of cake, without any effort!"

"You..."

Du Teng looked at him anew.

"What's your name?"

"Yu Hua!"

"Good!"

Du Teng was quite pleased.

"You're very good! A real talent! Once my brother's plan is completed, you'll be credited with a great achievement!"

"Thank you, Old Du! Thank you, Old Du!"

Yu Hua was overjoyed, bowing repeatedly.

On the side.

Jiang Yi and Chen Fang were green with envy.

Having caught Old Du's eye.

Their future prospects were boundless!

"This matter."

Du Teng slowly stood up, glancing at Jiang Hong.

"You arrange it. I don't care about the process, I just want to see results!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Hong bowed quickly.

"Uncle Master, rest assured, I'll take care of it!"

...

Just a few days after the Demonic Beast upheaval, the usually bustling area outside the city now seemed somewhat deserted.

What if the Demonic Beasts came?

Wouldn't leaving the city be akin to seeking death?

"Where did they go!"

Ten miles from the city gate, Director Wei stopped, his face clouded over.

"I clearly saw them come this way!"

"Damn it!"

He was somewhat unwilling.

"The benefits that were within reach... gone!"

"Are you looking for me?"

Suddenly.

A voice came from not far away.

"Who!"

Director Wei was startled, his gaze sweeping around, only to see Gu Han and Chen Ping emerging from the nearby woods.

"It's you?"

He was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

"They were actually hiding there!"

By Gu Han's side.

Chen Ping was anxious.

He didn't understand why Gu Han, who could have easily shaken off Director Wei, chose to wait here instead.

"Young man."

He lowered his voice.

"Director Wei... is a high-level practitioner at the third level of Yuan Gathering."

"I know."

Gu Han looked puzzled.

"What does that have to do with me getting back my Purple Crystal Vine?"

"..."

Chen Ping was stunned.

How could it not be related!

Although you're now at the Meridian Unblocking Realm, compared to Director Wei, you're missing more than just one major realm. How are you going to get back the Purple Crystal Vine, with your life?

"Director Wei."

Gu Han didn't pay him any more mind, greeting him calmly.

"We meet again so soon."

"Heh."

Director Wei's smile was forced.

"Stop playing dumb with me! You should know why I'm here!"

"The Falling Ghost Fruit?"

"That's right, hand it over!"

"I don't understand."

Gu Han sighed.

"I've already paid you ten times the price, why are you still so greedy? Isn't the profit you've made enough, that you have to be so ruthless?"

"If anyone's to blame..."

Director Wei sneered.

"It's only because you're weak and yet possess treasures, flaunting them around!"

"Director."

Chen Ping quickly stepped forward.

"This matter..."

"Chen Ping!"

Director Wei's face turned cold.

"You traitor, daring to tip him off, you really are an ungrateful White-Eyed Wolf! It seems the Pavilion Master was right to have me deal with you!"

"What?"

Chen Ping's face turned pale.

"Deal with... me? Why? I've been diligent and hardworking at the Treasure Pavilion, if not meritorious, at least I've put in the effort..."

"Want an answer?"

Director Wei burst into action, his palm striking towards the two!

From a distance of ten yards.

Chen Ping already felt a gust of wind hit his face!

"Stand back!"

Beside him.

A murderous intent flashed in Gu Han's eyes as he pushed Chen Ping away and brandished his long sword, unleashing all his cultivation!

In an instant!

A profound and majestic Spiritual Pressure fell upon Chen Ping's senses!

"This..."

His face turned pale, muttering to himself.

"So strong..."

He could see that Gu Han, now, was much stronger than when they had met in the Barbaric Wilderness Forest!

And since then.

Only a little over a month had passed!

This is bad!

On the other side.

Director Wei naturally noticed Gu Han's abnormality, his heart skipping a beat.

Why!

This kid looked like he had just entered the Meridian Unblocking Realm, but the thickness of his Spiritual Power was absurdly profound!

He had been careless!

No wonder he was so calm!

He had been playing the fool all along!

But now.

With only a few yards between them, even if he realized it, there was no chance to escape.

"Die!"

With the threat of death looming over him.

He gritted his teeth and pulled out a long sword from his Storage Ring.

"I'm going to..."

Before he could finish.

Several flashes of light zipped by!

A sudden pain in his chest, his Spiritual Power halted, and he fell to his knees!

"That..."

Looking at the transparent hole in his chest.

He couldn't believe it.

"What is that?"

"Want an answer?"

Thud!

A long sword rested on his shoulder.

Gu Han returned his earlier words verbatim.

"No!"

Looking at the expressionless Gu Han.

Director Wei suddenly felt a strong desire to live.

"Don't... don't kill me!"

"Where's my Purple Crystal Vine?"

"Here... here it is!"

In his panic.

He hurriedly took off his Storage Ring and handed it to Gu Han.

"Spare... spare my life! I've saved up a bit over the years, if you let me go, I... I'll give it all to you!"

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"A Storage Ring?"

Gu Han took it.

Compared to a Storage Bag, a Storage Ring had a larger space and was more convenient to carry, but it was also much more expensive. Even the most ordinary one cost over ten thousand Yuan Crystals.

"It seems you've skimmed quite a bit!"

Inside the Storage Ring.

There were over three hundred thousand Yuan Crystals alone, as well as many precious spiritual herbs and materials, and the Purple Crystal Vine was among them.

"It's yours!"

Director Wei pleaded non-stop.

"It's all yours, just... let me go, please?"

"I ask you."

Gu Han didn't answer.

"Who's idea was it to ambush me?"

"The Pavilion Master!"

Director Wei naturally blamed everything on Tian Heng.

"It was him... Oh right, and Old Du..."

In his desperation to live.

He spilled everything he knew.

"Old Du..."

From afar.

Chen Ping's face turned deathly pale.

"So it was him who wanted to kill me..."

At this moment.

He felt a wave of fear.

If he had been fearful today and hadn't followed, he would have met a very miserable end.

But now.

Although he took a big risk to inform Gu Han, he also inadvertently saved his own life.

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"This matter."

Gu Han's eyes narrowed, "is not over!"

"I..."

Director Wei's face was ashen.

"I've told you everything I know. These things were all ordered by the Pavilion Master, they have nothing to do with me... let me go!"

"My business."

Gu Han glanced at him.

"Keep it a secret for now."

"Yes!"

Director Wei was overjoyed.

"I understand, I understand, keep it a secret... no, I'll keep it a secret forever!"

"Good!"

Swoosh!

A flash of the sword, and a head fell to the ground!

In his eyes, there was still a glimmer of joy.

"..."

Not far away.

Seeing this scene.

Chen Ping felt that the Gu Han before him seemed a bit unfamiliar, and a bit frightening.

"Bro."

Gu Han didn't even glance at the corpse, returning to Chen Ping with his usual demeanor.

"The spoils of war, I won't share with you."

Saying this.

He waved the Storage Ring in his hand.

Chen Ping gave a wry smile.

He really couldn't fathom the thoughts of this young man, no matter when.

"Let's go."

Gu Han urged.

"Go... where?"

Chen Ping looked bitter.

"The Treasure Pavilion... I can't go back there."

"Where to?"

Gu Han was amused.

"Of course, to find you a better job!"

Not to mention the several times Chen Ping had helped him.

Just for Chen Ping being implicated because of Doctor Xue, he couldn't just stand by.

Doctor Xue's matter.

Was his matter!

...

Gu Han had no idea.

During his time outside the city.

Every student, instructor, and all three vice directors of the Martial Academy... had received an invitation!

The signature...

Was none other than Jiang Hong!