Chapter 69: Earth Sect Leader Jiang Renyi

Chapter 69: Earth Sect Leader Jiang Renyi

The news from the Demon Extermination Convention at Faxi Temple spread like wildfire across Jiangnan Province in an instant, and it was rapidly escalating.

The Seven Vajra of the Cao Gang were all renowned experts in the Jianghu, capable of holding their own, and well-known figures. Yet, three such experts died at the hands of that Swordsman.

Furthermore, at the end of the Demon Extermination Convention, Liu Qingshan suddenly appeared to intercept and kill that Peerless Swordsman. Unexpectedly, he failed to keep the Peerless Swordsman and instead drew blood himself.

Liu Qingshan of Qingyang Wuji, what kind of person was he?

Among the Five Gangs, the Cao Gang was currently the most prominent, known by everyone in the Jianghu. He was also an expert on the dragon ranking, having killed countless experts over decades, including three First Rank experts in recent years.

As the Cao Gang's influence grew, his opportunities to act became fewer, but no one in the world dared to underestimate Liu Qingshan; in fact, they feared him even more. Yet, such a figure couldn't stop this Peerless Swordsman.

For a time, the Jianghu was in an uproar, everyone secretly guessing the identity of this Peerless Swordsman.

Some said that the Demonic Cult was preparing to make a comeback to Great Yan, and this Swordsman was the White Tiger Seat, one of the Demonic Cult's Four Seats, because Yi Daoyun, the White Tiger Seat of the Demonic Cult, was a contemporary Master of swordsmanship.

The Demonic Cult's Four Seats were also formidable existences in the Jianghu, and the head of the Four Seats was one of the top experts in the world.

The Demonic Cult entering the Great Yan Jianghu was major news.

Currently, Xiao Qianqiu of the Zhenyi Sect sat on Zhenyi Mountain, looking down upon all heroes and surveying the world. The Zhenyi Sect, relying on the Imperial Court and its own foundation, held sway over the world. Not to mention ordinary small sects, even six of the Seven Sects and the Five Gangs that roamed the Jianghu dared not provoke it, which showed the Zhenyi Sect's status in the Jianghu.

Now, with the Demonic Cult entering Great Yan, the Jianghu's landscape would definitely undergo huge changes. Many forces and experts, some with ulterior motives, some fishing in troubled waters, and some with grudges against the Zhenyi Sect, were all watching for an opportunity.

But soon, another rumor spread that Yi Daoyun was Cultivating in seclusion, and the Peerless Swordsman was not a Demonic Cult expert. Furthermore, the Peerless Swordsman had used the Hundred Steps Flying Sword and had saved Jiang Sanjia, which was enough to show that this Peerless Swordsman was a Disciple of the Ghost Valley Sect Leader.

Hundred Steps Flying Sword, a Heaven Martial-level martial art.

Once reaching the True Martial level, martial arts could no longer be mastered simply through effort. Even for ordinary geniuses who studied and pondered, progress was arduous and difficult.

The Ghost Valley Sect's martial arts were known for their complexity and profundity, and all Disciples accepted were Geniuses.

The Ghost Valley Sect Leader was an extremely rare Peerless Genius in a century, and now he was one of the few experts in the world who had reached the fifth level of sword intent, one of the most top-tier Swordsmen in the Jianghu.

Some once said he had a chance to reach the sixth level of sword intent and become the leader of swordsmanship in the world.

Soon, this rumor was also questioned. The current Ghost Valley Sect Leader traveled the world, and his whereabouts were hard to find. There was no news of him taking on Disciples, and the Swordsman's sword technique was only similar, not the true Hundred Steps Flying Sword.

The Ghost Valley Sect had deep ties with the Zhenyi Sect and could not possibly be colluding with the Demonic Cult.

In short, the Jianghu had various opinions and discussions about the Peerless Swordsman's identity, but no one knew his true identity and origin.

But the more this was the case, the more curious the Jianghu became about this Peerless Swordsman.

Soon, some observant people discovered that Faxi Temple began to open its gates wide, attracting pilgrims and recruiting Disciples.

The moonlight was like a luminous glow, and lights flickered in the courtyard of Ji Shi Clinic.

Tan Yun sat on the stone steps, her small hand stroking Xiao Heizi's body, seemingly lost in thought.

"Woof."

Xiao Heizi felt its fur falling out and struggled to break free, but no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't escape those hands.

"Who exactly is he?"

Tan Yun recalled that figure, still feeling her heart pound, as if she couldn't control her breathing.

In those eyes, there were spring and autumn, surpassing all the mountains and rivers she had seen before.

"Tan Yun."

Just then, a faint voice sounded.

"Master."

Tan Yun heard the voice and quickly stood up.

Li Fuzhou looked at Tan Yun with a puzzled expression, "You've been sitting here for over half an hour. What are you thinking about?"

Tan Yun bit her lip, "Disciple wasn't thinking about anything."

"Tell me the truth."

Li Fuzhou frowned. Tan Yun was his Disciple, and he naturally knew her like the back of his hand.

Her nature was active and lively, not fond of quiet, which allowed her martial arts to advance rapidly in a short time, but also limited her from becoming a top expert.

Sitting here motionless for over half an hour like this was almost unheard of.

Tan Yun lowered her head and whispered, "Disciple was wondering who that Peerless Swordsman really is. How could there be such a powerful expert in the Great Yan Jianghu? Our Human Sect sent so many experts to search, yet they couldn't find any trace of him. This is truly too strange."

Li Fuzhou said indifferently, "His swordsmanship is indeed good, even top-tier, but still a bit short of the few most top-tier Swordsmen in the world. This person's age should be over forty, the exact age is still unknown. If he's under seventy, there's still some chance to catch up."

An Jing's voice was hoarse with a hint of indifference, not the unrestrained arrogance of a young person. Moreover, most of the experts in the current Great Yan Jianghu had become famous from a young age, so Li Fuzhou believed this person should be over forty, and very likely an old Senior who found it inconvenient to reveal his identity, hence the disguise.

Tan Yun pursed her lips and said, "Master, I think that Swordsman should still be young, around thirty."

Li Fuzhou's lips curled into a hint of mockery, "Thirty? If he can reach the fourth level of sword intent at thirty, this person is probably a Peerless Prodigy, even more terrifying than Yi Daoyun, Yujing City, and those three from the Yuheng Sword Sect."

"Do you think such a person would have been an unknown existence before?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Yun's mouth opened slightly. With Li Fuzhou saying it like that, she also felt it was somewhat unlikely.

If he was truly that powerful, how could he not be famous?

Most top-tier Swordsmen became famous from a young age, nurturing their vital energy and their Dao of the sword, undergoing decades of tempering and trials before their sword Dao reached Major Achievement.

"Don't think about this Peerless Swordsman anymore. Human Sect experts have already gone to investigate. Whether any clues can be found depends on these next few days."

Li Fuzhou waved his hand and squinted, "I'm more worried about that young Master-in-law."

Tan Yun asked, "Master, are you worried that the Earth Sect Leader knows about this?"

The Demonic Cult is divided into the Three Sects of Heaven, Earth and Man. The Human Sect is responsible for theft, concealment, evasion, and information gathering. They often hide in the shadows, gathering intelligence and acting as undercover agents. Throughout the vast world, Human Sect Disciples can be found anywhere.

The Heaven Sect has the most experts and the fewest members, receiving the most resources. Everyone Cultivates the Heaven Martial-level martial art, Earth Demon Art, and it is also the most mysterious force within the Demonic Cult. Almost every Demonic Cult Leader is chosen from among the Heaven Sect experts.

When the Demonic Cult was able to contend against the Great Yan Jianghu and escape back to the Eastern Luo Continent, a large part of the reason was due to the Heaven Sect experts' intervention.

Besides the Heaven and Human Sects, there is the Earth Sect.

In the Demonic Cult, the Earth Sect has the most members, accounting for nearly ninety percent, and is also the backbone of the Demonic Cult, numbering over ten thousand people.

It might seem like these people are fewer than even one of the Three Lakes Gang, but Gangs like the Three Lakes Gang include boatmen, stablemen, and First Rank and Second Rank Jianghu small fry, which gives them their vast momentum.

However, the Demonic Cult's Earth Sect is different. These people have been with the Demonic Cult for several years, Cultivating the Demonic Cult's first-rate Mind-Cultivation Technique, the Blood Demon Art, and are well-disciplined, skilled in combat, and have undergone tempering through blood and fire.

It can be said that the Earth Sect is one of the Demonic Cult's core strengths.

And the current Earth Sect Leader of the Demonic Cult is also Zhao Qingmei's Senior Brother, Jiang Renyi, the son of the previous Demonic Cult Leader, Jiang Shang.

Two years after Jiang Shang died in Great Yan, when the Demonic Cult was electing a Leader, both he and Zhao Qingmei were qualified for the position. Many Demonic Cult Seniors even favored Jiang Renyi more, as he was Jiang Shang's only son. However, when Jiang Renyi and Zhao Qingmei were competing for the position of Leader, he chose to give up.