Sage Monarch - Chapter 654

Chapter 654: 654

‘It has a majestic atmosphere,’ Yang Qi thought, ‘but to be honest, I'm not particularly impressed . ’

The Sage Sword Heaven was huge, and its sword nebula warding spells were impressive . However, after taking a closer look, he realized that this place was actually not superior to the Brahman Immortal World . The Brahman Immortal World was only a fifth ranked immortal world, but it had deep reserves and the place was full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons . After it had built up enough power, it would be able to unleash it in a way that actually surpassed the Sage Sword Heaven .

Yang Qi couldn’t help but smile coldly in his heart at the thought of taking the Brahman River and the talisman that was the Brahman Institute . He wondered if Proud Heaven would show up when he destroyed the Brahman Institute .

Of course, Yang Qi didn't want to be there when it happened . He wanted to borrow the power of the Sage Sword Heaven, making it impossible for Proud Heaven to identify the true culprit . He wanted to instigate a classic sandpiper, clam, and fisherman situation .

As Yang Qi, Sword Seventeen, and Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit shot into the sword nebula, its deadly warding magics recognized Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit and let them right through .

They were soon in the interior of the Sage Sword Heaven, where the energies on display were even stronger . The ground appeared to be made of gold, and the entire area radiated an aura of metallic sharpness .

There were buildings and towers that were made entirely of gold, even cities . And all of them radiated powerful auras that would induce goosebumps among those who sensed them .

There were space-time wormholes everywhere, which facilitated travel . Soon, Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit led Yang Qi and Sword Seventeen into just such a wormhole, whisking them toward the Ice Spirit Sword Sect .

Several hours later, they emerged from a teleportation portal to find themselves in the midst of hundreds of thousands of towering mountains, filled with icy energy . Countless flying swords were stabbed into the mountains, more than Yang Qi had ever seen in one place . And there were hosts of young women flying back and forth who were obviously the disciples of the sect . The Ice Spirit Sword Sect only had women as disciples; not a single one was a man .

Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit’s aura created a resonance with the enormous mountains and she was immediately noticed by everyone present .

“We offer respectful greetings on your return, Sword Matriarch!”

“There’s no need for such formality, everyone,” she said . “The Ice Spirit Sword Sect has two honored guests here today . All leaders are hereby summoned to the main meeting hall . I have something important to announce!”

“Yes ma’am!” 

The fact that the leader of the sect had brought two men in for a meeting was a shocking thing, and it was even more shocking to hear that they were honored guests . All of the disciples knew that their sword matriarch had gone to Castle Heaven-Devil to stand guard, and she shouldn’t have returned for several more years . Obviously, something strange was going on .

The top experts immediately began gathering at a palace deep within the sword mountains .

Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit sat on a throne at the head of the hall, and had two other thrones brought in for Yang Qi and Sword Seventeen .

Looking around at the gathered experts and matriarchs of the sect, she said, “The first thing to announce is that I will step in as this young man’s Master to offer him training . This is Junior Brother Sword Seventeen, who is the newest member of the Ice Spirit Sword Sect . He’s now your Sect Uncle, understand?”

An uproar immediately ensued .

“What?”

“But our Ice Spirit Sword Sect doesn’t accept men! Why would our sectlord bring a man in!?”

“What exactly happened?”

“The sword matriarch went to stand guard at Castle Heaven-Devil . Maybe she was infected with devil energy and experienced cultivation deviation!” 

“This is completely inappropriate!” someone said in a booming voice . At the same time, a beam of sword light shot into the depths of the hall and an old woman appeared . She had hair as white as frost and was flanked by three other old women, all of them with white hair and skin wrinkled from age .

They were all Godmyths, but clearly none were past the Seer God level .

“This is the Ice Spirit Sword Sect!” one of the old women said in a screeching voice . Pointing an accusing finger at Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit, she said, “We’ve never had a male disciple, so this is completely inappropriate . What possible reason could there be for breaking the rules!?”

“That’s right,” another old woman said . “Under no circumstances can we do something like this . Furthermore, we prime elders would like to know why you left Castle Heaven-Devil early! We have strict rules about how long to stand guard, and if any of our enemies found out about this, who knows what they would do . Coming back early is a big crime that comes with a stiff penalty! Well? What do you have to say for yourself?”

“Shut your mouth!” Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit shouted, slapping her hand onto the arm of her throne . “When you talk to me, you address me as a superior . Who leads this sect, me or you? You stubborn fools . Maybe you’re Godmyths, but you failed to successfully cultivate our sect's godly-class energy art, which forever ruined your good looks and leaves you looking like doddering fogies . You lost your qualifications to vie for the spot of sectlord, and have resented me ever since . That's why we always butt heads . Am I right?”

“What are you talking about, Sword Matriarch?” one of the old women said . Chuckling coldly, she continued, “You might lead the sect, but we’re prime elders and we have the right to correct errant behavior on the part of the sectlord . And we’re especially responsible for enforcing the rules . Now get back to Castle Heaven-Devil immediately to stand guard! We’ll take care of everything here in the sect . ”

“How impudent!” Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit said, her voice ice-cold . “Look, I'm not interested in banter . Be quiet while I make my second announcement . Castle Heaven-Devil has been permanently locked down . Cleaned out . The devil energy is deactivated, and I recovered the holy swords of King Life-Killer . Furthermore, I’ve reached the Tempered God level . ”

Countless disciples and elders were so shocked that their jaws dropped . The old women began trembling as they stared wordlessly at Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit . A very long moment passed . Then, finally, one of the old women said, “I don’t believe you . Not even Traceless Slasher from the God-Slashing Sword Sect could do that . How could you have pulled it off?”

“On your knees!” Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit shouted in fury . All of a sudden, massive force weighed down on the hall, causing the trembling old women to all drop to their knees .

The level disparity that was on display was now very obvious .

Now that Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit was a Tempered God, she could dominate this crowd with ease . Even if the old women all teamed up, they were only Seer Gods, making them as far from a Tempered God as the dirt was from the sky .

“You think that just because Traceless Slasher can't do something, I can’t either? You prime elders are always causing a scene around here, and you never treat me with respect . Maybe I should sacrifice you to my sage swords as a punishment!”

Whiz . Whiz . Whiz . Whiz!

Killing energy pulsed off of Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit as fifty-six sage swords appeared, flying through the air and pointing directly toward the old women .

One of the old women, visibly terrified, said, “Those… those are King Life-Killer's sage swords! Not seven . Fifty-six!? How could there be so many? Our Sage Sword Heaven used to have seven, and not only did you recover them, you—”

“Yes, I found a large cache of King Life-Killer’s sage swords in Castle Heaven-Devil . What do you think? Can Traceless Slasher compare to that? Your sins are too severe . Not even death could pay for how you’ve defied me . ”

The old women immediately began kowtowing and begging for their lives, even swearing oaths .

“Mercy! Mercy!”

“We're prime elders, please, at least take that into consideration and spare us . And we're Godmyth matriarchs! Killing us would be a huge blow to the Ice Spirit Sword Sect . ”

“We swear to serve you loyally, Sword Matriarch!”

“Hurry up, the rest of you . Swear oaths!”

“I swear to support the sword matriarch with all my heart, and if I ever stray, let heaven execute me . ”

Considering how they were groveling, they didn't seem like Godmyths at all . The mere sight of it caused Yang Qi to shake his head in disapproval .

Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit could tell what he was thinking, and said, “Curious about their sudden change of heart, Daoist Brother? It's because of King Life-Killer’s sage swords . They’re just too impressive . I don’t think you really understand how important these swords are to our Sage Sword Heaven . ”

Ding dong . Ding dong .

All of a sudden, bells of alarm tolled, the sound spreading out and filling all of the Sage Sword Heaven .

“What? What happened?” Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit said, rising to her feet . “The God-Slashing Sword Sect is sounding the alarm bells? They’re calling a meeting of all the sword sects? Considering this is happening right upon my return, it must have something to do with me . ”

Looking down at the old women, she said, “Considering you scum just swore oaths of loyalty to me, fine, I'm going to pardon you for your crimes . ” Looking back up, she continued, “This is actually perfect timing . The God-Slashing Sword Sect is calling all of the eighteen sword sects together . This will be the perfect chance to crush my opposition and unite the Sage Sword Heaven . ”

“I absolutely agree,” Yang Qi said, similarly rising to his feet . “I’ll go with you to this God-Slashing Sword Sect . If they don't submit, they’ll die . ”

The old women struggled up and looked over at Yang Qi, unsure of why he seemed so confident in the situation . But when they saw how reverently Sword Matriarch Ice Spirit treated him, they knew he must be someone very important and powerful, likely a consummate old-timer from some incredible location .