Sword Among Us

Two Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction elders were severely injured. The remaining two were intimidated by Happy’s Full Winds in Long Skies, and they did not dare to attack again.

Happy’s fight against the four elders of Heavenly Lake ended with Happy gaining complete victory over the Four Matchless Sword Formation by crushing it.

“The four elders of Heavenly Lake have been defeated! Faction master of Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction, are you not going to fulfill your promise and come out to meet me?” Happy did not look at the four elders of Heavenly Lake again. His clear voice spread out from Heavenly Lake, and the sound of howling wind at the mountain disappeared once more. His voice could be heard clearly in the air once more.

Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!

Rapid and frequent footsteps rose from within Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction.

His gaze focused.

Happy quickly noticed multiple Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction disciples rushing out of the sect with fierce light shining from their swords. Each of them looked very hostile.

Within just a short period of time, Heavenly Lake was surrounded by more than one thousand Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction disciples.

Whoosh!

These people set up formations around Heavenly Lake in a show of great teamwork. A huge sword formation was set up around Happy. The momentum alone was enough to cause the clouds in the area to move and the weather to change.

These people had their longswords directed at him. Even though they had not attacked Happy, Happy could already feel a fearsome feeling of being pierced through by countless sword lights. The sword wills in their eyes was astonishing. In just an instant, Happy’s back was drenched with cold sweat.

When he saw this, Happy finally felt a flash of fear and regret in his heart.

The formation might be Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction’s great formation, which they used to protect the sect. Its power might not lose to Shaolin Temple’s 108 Arhat Formatio. He knew it, he was a little too reckless challenging the sect alone.

However, they were overestimating themselves if they thought they could use their imposing mannerisms to defeat Happy.

“Hmph.”

He snorted coldly. His sleeves started moving even without the wind, and it let out loud flutters.

He activated his qi realms, body fortification, true origin aura, and Tendon Changing Classic.

All his true origin started swimming through his entire body.

His eyes delivered an unyielding glare. At the same time, he gave off an unprecedented fighting spirit and murderous air.

When they saw this, the four elders of Heavenly Lake had their expressions change.

The formation Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction used to protect its faction was its greatest weapon, which would only be brought out when the faction was faced with a crisis that would decide its life and death. When the formation was set up, it could easily produce the pressure of those who were walking down the dao of heaven. In fact, even those at the peak of Myth Realm would not be able to fend against it.

Yet an Inaction Realm boy remained completely unfazed even when the qi activity of the formation was locked on him and suppressed him. This gave them an even stronger sense of danger.

“Dismantle the formation!

Just when the Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction elders were about to say something, a pretty figure dressed in purple flew over gracefully from the direction of the sect. Before she arrived, her voice was heard first, and she attracted everyone’s attention.

Rustle!

The person’s words brought with it a mighty pressure that allowed no disagreement.

All the Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction disciples stopped putting up their stances to fight in abnormal uniformity, and they resheathed their swords!

Whoosh!

The weather changed.

The monstrous killing intent and imposing aura at the top of the mountain was instantly gone without a trace.

“Urk!”

Happy grunted.

Once the powerful pressure of those practicing the dao of heaven was gone, a great feeling of emptiness charged into his body. His qi and blood tumbled about in his body. If it were not because his tendons and meridian systems were sturdy enough, perhaps the coming and going of the imposing aura from the formation could already cause him to suffer from rather severe internal injuries.

‘As expected, they’re really good.’

Even though the formation was gone, the shock Happy felt just became greater.

He originally thought that with his strength, he could challenge a large sect, but by the looks of it now, he still underestimated the large sects with a great foundation of strength. He had also underestimated the heroes of the world.

Happy immediately calmed the tumbling qi and blood in his heart while he stared at the woman who flew over in the distance. His expression was cold, but his gaze gradually turned gentle.

She was formerly the master of Purple Bamboo Forest, and now, she was the faction master of Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction. Things remained the same, just like the other world.

She was graceful, gorgeous, and as charming as ever.

*****

Thud!

Under everyone’s gazes, the faction of Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction landed on Heavenly Lake, which was surrounded by Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction disciples. She stood across Happy.

Her expression was calm as she nodded slightly.

“I am Qing Xue, faction master of Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction. I have not learned of your name yet.”

“I am Happy, secular disciple of Shaolin Temple. My master is Master Xuan Zhi.”

“I see, so you are the successor of Eminent Monk Xuan Zhi, who is kind and merciful. I have to thank you for sparing my faction members’ lives all along the way here.” As expected of a faction master, Qing Xue’s movements were befitting of her status, making it hard for anyone to harbor any malicious thoughts toward her.

“…I am regretful of my actions.” Happy wrapped his fist in his palm and pushed his hands forward a little. “I was forced to come and bother you at your faction. I hope that you will not blame me for this.”

“Young swordsman, you should know that Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction does not readily become involved in the affairs in the world of martial artists. But as long as it does not go against my principles, I am willing to help you.”

“I have come here this time to ask of the whereabouts of an item.”

“…”

When she heard this, Qing Xue frowned a little.

“I have already heard about the matter of Sword Sect’s master dying in your hands. Are you here to obtain the whereabouts of Heaven Crystal?

“I knew that Sword Sect’s master would not be able to hide what was happening at Heavenly Lake from you. Besides, he has been here for three years. There is no way you would not send spies to be around the area.” Happy stared into Qing Xue’s eyes. “You’ve had my hopes dashed by stealing Heaven Crystal away from Sword Sect’s master right under his nose. Your faction has been isolated for many years, and you would even know how many ants are there in here. That is why I can only ask for your help. I hope that you will hand over the person who stole Heaven Crystal.”

“Do you believe that my faction members were the ones who took the sword?”

“I just want to retrieve Heaven Crystal.”

Happy was not swayed by Qing Xue’s words. “If this matter has nothing to do with your faction, please tell me, who is the one who took Heaven Crystal away.” Happy stared into Qing Xue’s eyes when he asked the question. His words were clear, and he was very serious.

If he asked this question to any other sect, perhaps he would be sent away without an answer. His question would not bring about any effect. But Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction was an isolated faction. Each of the important passages that led to Heavenly Lake was guarded closely by the faction’s disciples. Anyone who entered it and stayed there for a long time would definitely catch the faction’s attention.

Either the person who stole Heaven Crystal was the faction master… or Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction would have to provide a name.

Happy’s words were targeted at Qing Xue’s weakness.

She frowned and hesitated for a moment.

“Please tell me, faction master.”

Happy took a step forward. The vital foundation in his body which had been injured because of Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction’s formation had already recovered. His qi reached its peak, and it made Qing Xue narrow her eyes a little.

“Do you know whose thieving skills are the greatest in the world of martial artists?” Qing Xue remained silent for a moment before she finally spoke.

When Happy heard this, he was slightly stunned. Then, as if he came to an understanding, he said, “Thievery has always been an unorthodox skill in the world of martial arts. But Divine Thieves is a sect that became famous in the world of wanderers with their skills in theft. Marvelous-handed Sect, Empty Sect, and even Beggar’s Sect have a hand in this…”

“Indeed. These three thieving sects possess thieving skills that cause the most trouble to people. Even the seven great sects in the world of martial artists have suffered losses in their hands before. That is why they do not have a fixed sect location. When their disciples wander about the land, they never do so with their real faces. They are very elusive.” When she said this, Qing Xue sighed softly. “In truth, when Heaven Crystal was stolen, I noticed that a disciple of my faction went missing. But I didn’t expect that the person had been lying in wait in my faction for years and possesses extraordinary thieving skills. His lightness skill is also so good that it’s like he has stolen blessings from the heavens itself. Even I couldn’t catch up to him.”

“…”

Happy was stunned. Qing Xue’s body movements were incredibly profound and amazing when she flew over just now. She should not be weaker than those at the peak of Myth Realm. Happy’s expression instantly became much more solemn. His tone became graver. “Who is he?”

“When he was in our faction, he was known as Chu Xiang. I remember his lightness skill, I believe it is Divine Dragon’s Hundred Steps, which is a lightness skill lost in the world of martial artists.” Qing Xue hesitated for a moment before she said, “When he left my faction, he also took an important treasure of our faction. If you are going to search for him, you can search for Lu Xiaofeng, the greatest divine constable in the world of martial artists. Have him help you search for the thief’s whereabouts.”

“You want me to help you search the treasure of your faction?” Happy reacted very quickly.

Qing Xue nodded slowly. “That’s right. I am willing to teach you one of our sword formations as a reward.”

“Oh?”

“You have witnessed the sword formation, Young Swordsman Happy. I am willing to give you the Four Matchless Sword Formation, which is executed by the four elders of Heavenly Lake just now. I believe you have already experienced the amazing aspects of the sword formation.”

“It’s a deal.”

When he heard that the faction master was offering the Four Matchless Sword Formation the four elders of Heavenly Lake used just now as a reward, Happy did not even wait for the system notification. He immediately agreed to the faction master’s request.

The system notification arrived.

“Ding!

“Obtained clue for Heaven Crystal.

“You’ve received the request from the Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction’s master. Now, search for the greatest divine constable in the world of martial artists, Lu Xiaofeng. Then, retrieve Heaven Crystal and the treasure that is stolen from Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction.”

*****

When he left Sword of Heavenly Lake Faction, Happy handed the task of searching for Lu Xiaofeng to Wandering Know-it-all. However, before the man made a reading of this, he gave Happy a very bad piece of news.

[Happy, we’re in great trouble this time after you killed Sword Sect’s master.]

[Oh?]

Happy was stunned.

Wandering Know-it-all quickly answered, [Sword Sect isn’t a small sect. Even though they’re not considered as one of the seven great sects in the world of martial artists, Sword Sect’s foundation isn’t much weaker than Shaolin Temple. Once Sword Sect’s master dies, not only did you cause all of Sword Sect to regard you as an enemy, you even lured out the grand elders of Sword Elder. Do you know just what qi realm the former sect master of Sword Sect possesses?]

[Could it be that he’s already in the dao of heaven?]

Happy sounded completely nonchalant when he replied. But based on Wandering Know-it-all’s words, he could already guess certain things vaguely.

[You’re right. The new Sword Sect master is an old monster who is already One with the World. Right now, he’s already on his way to kill you.]

Wandering Know-it-all’s answer verified Happy’s guess. However, he was a little surprised by the fact that Sword Sect’s master had taken the initiative to come out of the sect and go after his life.

[Right now, rumors are going around madly in the world. They said that since you killed Sword Sect’s master, you must have obtained a lot of good stuff from him. Besides, the news about Heaven Crystal has spread, and many people have their attention fixed on the sect masters of the major sects right now. If the system doesn’t set up harsh punishments, the game is going to descend into chaos. You must be careful. Sword Sect’s master will find you within three days.]

“Three days? Three days…” Even though he had long since guessed that only an elite who had reached the dao of heaven would make Wandering Know-it-all shocked, Happy remained calm. He did not show a hint of nervousness or worry.

While an elite at the dao of heaven was powerful, it also meant that he would be bringing along a lot of fortuitous events with him!

At the very least, if he fought against an elite who was already walking down the dao of heaven, he could largely increase his training speed and increase the realm of his Sun Finger.

[You don’t have to pay attention to the whereabouts of Sword Sect’s master. Right now, I need to know where Lu Xiaofeng is.]