Chapter 318: Martial Artist Perfection

At these words, everyone was stunned, their faces etched with disbelief.

'They came specifically to avenge Elder He?'

'He was an expert at the Martial Emperor Great Perfection Realm, yet he died at the hands of the Giant Sword Sect.'

'When did the Giant Sword Sect become so strong?'

Sima Jian said calmly, "There is no need for any of you to worry. I have already made inquiries. The Giant Sword Sect only has three Martial Emperors. They're nothing to be afraid of."

"As for how they managed to kill Elder He, they must have used some kind of underhanded scheme. Elder He was caught completely off guard and fell into their trap."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Their families and the Giant Sword Sect were in the same region and interacted frequently, so they were familiar with the sect's strength.

The Giant Sword Sect did not possess the power to kill someone at the Martial Emperor Great Perfection level.

Elder Hu guessed, "For the Giant Sword Sect to dare to kill so brazenly, it must have something to do with that Su fellow."

"Let's not worry about that Su fellow for now. We'll destroy the Giant Sword Sect first,"

Nian Yao said impatiently.

Everyone nodded in unison.

They had come for revenge in the first place. Now, with the Haoyue Sect joining them, they had even less to fear.

Sima Jian said calmly, "Since you all want revenge, then follow my lead. We will storm the Giant Sword Sect together."

"Yes!"

The group charged toward the Giant Sword Sect.

Arriving before the Giant Sword Sect's main gate, Sima Jian didn't hesitate to smash his fist into it.

BOOM!

The Giant Sword Sect's main gate collapsed with a tremendous crash.

However, just as they were about to enter the Giant Sword Sect, a bright light suddenly flared up, blocking their path.

"An Array?"

Everyone frowned deeply.

Elder Hu said resentfully, "It seems the Giant Sword Sect knew we were coming for revenge. They activated their sect-protecting Array ahead of time to stop us."

"Damn that Giant Sword Sect! Hiding inside an Array like cowards in their shells."

"Blast the Array open!"

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Everyone attacked the Array in unison, the force of their blows making the very ground of the Giant Sword Sect tremble.

Inside the Giant Sword Sect.

Lujiang Qu was trembling. "Just as I thought," he stammered, "those people have come for revenge."

"Sect Leader, what do we do now?"

Thunder Punishment asked.

Lujiang Qu gritted his teeth. "What else can we do? Go ask Elder Jin Jian and Elder Yijian if the Teleportation Array is ready!"

"Yes!"

Soon, Thunder Punishment ran back to report, "Another half an hour, and the Teleportation Array will be ready."

"Half an hour?"

Lujiang Qu commanded, "Notify all disciples! Tell them to pack their belongings and gather at the Teleportation Array. As soon as the two Taishang Elders have finished the Array, we will flee immediately."

RUSH!

Everyone in the Giant Sword Sect converged on the back mountain.

Elder Yijian stood up, wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and said, "Sect Leader, the Teleportation Array is ready. Shall we teleport now?"

"Go! Teleport immediately!"

Lujiang Qu yelled, leading everyone from the Giant Sword Sect into the Teleportation Array.

BOOM!

Just then...

A deafening explosion ripped through the Giant Sword Sect. Several powerful auras descended, and the faces of Lujiang Qu and his people changed drastically.

'Teleport!'

WHOOSH!

The instant Lujiang Qu and his people vanished, Sima Jian appeared before the Teleportation Array. His face darkened. "Damn it, the bastards actually escaped."

"Let's go after them."

Nian Yao stepped onto the Teleportation Array, ready to pursue Lujiang Qu.

However, the Teleportation Array didn't react.

Sima Jian said calmly, "Don't waste your energy. Lujiang Qu must have destroyed the Teleportation Array on the other end. We can't catch them."

"So we're just letting them escape right under our noses?"

Nian Yao said, his voice full of indignation.

Sima Jian said coldly, "They can run, but they can't hide. Hmph. I will message my Sect Leader right now and have him issue the Bright Moon Life and Death Order. We'll put a bounty on their heads and see where they can possibly run."

At his words, a chill went down everyone's spines.

The Bright Moon Life and Death Order was the Haoyue Sect's highest-level bounty.

To be targeted by the Bright Moon Life and Death Order meant a relentless hunt that would only end in death.

Not unless every last member of the Giant Sword Sect was dead.

Otherwise, the Order would never be rescinded.

FZZT!

Sima Jian transmitted the request to activate the Bright Moon Life and Death Order back to the Haoyue Sect and quickly received a reply.

"Everyone, the Sect has approved my request to activate the Bright Moon Life and Death Order,"

Sima Jian said with a smile.

"Excellent!"

"The Giant Sword Sect is finished this time."

"Forget their legacy, the Giant Sword Sect won't be able to save so much as a single strand of hair."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone roared with excited laughter.

Just then, Elder Hu reminded him, "Elder Sima, besides the Giant Sword Sect, there's also that brat with the surname Su. Should we add him to the bounty as well?"

Sima Jian shook his head. "Once issued, the Bright Moon Life and Death Order cannot be altered. As for that Su brat, we'll just have to kill him ourselves."

'Kill him ourselves?'

'That works too!'

Elder Hu said viciously, "In that case, we'll slaughter that Su brat with our own hands to avenge our Patriarch and Elder He."

"I believe that Su fellow is from the Northern Profound Domain."

"The Northern Profound Domain? Heh. Even if I have to go to the ends of the earth, I will kill him with my own two hands."

"There's no time to waste. Let's move out."

The group was eager to set off.

Sima Jian waved his hand. "No rush. I'll call for a few more experts. We need to be fully prepared, lest that Su fellow escapes."

"That would be for the best!"

Everyone agreed.

「Half a day later.」

The experts Sima Jian had summoned arrived—three masters at the Martial Emperor Great Perfection Realm.

Seeing this, Nian Yao, Elder Hu, and the others grew excited.

'A lineup this powerful is incredible.'

'Forget about killing Su Mo in the Northern Profound Domain; a force like this could easily annihilate an entire Sect, even in the Central Profound Domain.'

They set out.

「Meanwhile」

Su Mo had long since returned to Qingyang City. "Everyone, feel free to do as you please," he said. "I'm going into seclusion for a while."

"Seclusion?"

"Elder Su, you can go into seclusion without any worries. I, Shen Weiyang, will take responsibility for our safety during this time."

"And I, Lu Ya!"

Lu Ya and Shen Weiyang proactively took responsibility for the security of Qingyang City.

Su Mo asked in confusion, "Why are you two still here in Qingyang City? Aren't you planning on returning to your Sects?"

"Well... we're staying to broaden our horizons."

"That's right! We still haven't fully mastered the few moves Elder Su taught us. We'll leave once we have."

Shen Weiyang and Lu Ya said shamelessly.

"Suit yourselves."

Su Mo said casually before heading into seclusion.

'True Dragon Supreme Technique!'

'True Dragon Undying Technique!'

'True Dragon Divinity Refining Technique!'

'True Dragon...'

In the main hall of the Xiao Family estate, Shen Weiyang said with envy, "After Elder Su emerges from his seclusion this time, I bet he'll be a lot stronger."

"Heh, that's a given."

Lu Ya chuckled.

Shen Weiyang sighed emotionally. "Elder Su's current strength is already enough to completely crush us. If he gets any stronger, I can't imagine how terrifying he'll become."

"I'd like to know too!"

Lu Ya said.

Just as they were speaking, Su Mo walked in through the main entrance.

Shen Weiyang asked in confusion, "Elder Su, didn't you just go into seclusion? Why are you back already?"

"I've finished my seclusion,"

Su Mo replied.

What?

'Seclusion is over?'

Not even half an hour had passed since Su Mo had left.

Shen Weiyang shot up from his chair in shock, forcing a smile. "Elder Su, you must be joking with me."

"But I really have finished my seclusion."

Su Mo channeled his Realm's aura. "If you don't believe me, see for yourself. I'm now at the Martial Master Great Perfection."