Volume 1, Chapter 7: The Purple Sun Sword Formula
“I have sworn allegiance to Jade Blossom Peak, and that will never change!”
With those words, Qin Feng did not linger any longer but turned and walked toward the outer gate.
Watching him fade into the distance, Murong Xue’s eyes flickered as she murmured, “Interesting…”
Meanwhile, shortly after Qin Feng’s return to Jade Blossom Peak, a shocking piece of news spread rapidly throughout the sect.
Liu Hanyan was dead.
And she had been killed through treachery.
This revelation stirred a tremendous uproar.
Although many believed Liu Hanyan’s demise was a consequence of her own actions, it did not prevent the elders from other peaks from seething with anger.
Chief among them was the Thirteenth Elder, who was eager to eliminate Qin Feng immediately.
Not merely because he had killed Liu Hanyan, but because of Xiao Yun!
Yet, with Qin Feng having just submitted a mid-tier earth-grade technique, they dared not act rashly.
The Thirteenth Elder muttered, “Since he holds an earth-grade technique, then surely he possesses even more formidable skills.”
“If we do not seize this opportunity to take it from him, we may never get another chance.”
With that resolve, the Thirteenth Elder left his chamber and headed straight to the deepest part of the Outer Gate Law Enforcement Hall.
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During this time, members from various peaks flocked to the Law Enforcement Hall to inquire about the incident.
All were turned away by the senior elder in charge and left disappointed.
Shortly after, a rumbling noise echoed from the depths of the hall.
A stone chamber slowly opened, and the voice of a black-robed elder drifted through the air.
“Have you all heard that Qin Feng possesses an earth-grade technique called the ‘Purple Yang Sword Manual’?”
The words caused a stir among those present.
The Purple Yang Sword Manual?
The legendary top-tier earth-grade technique?
How could Jade Blossom Peak possibly have such a technique?
Everyone turned to the Thirteenth Elder standing beside the black-robed elder.
Clearly, the information had come from him.
“Xiao Ye, is it true that Qin Feng holds the Purple Yang Sword Manual?” an elder questioned.
The Thirteenth Elder nodded firmly.
“Of course!”
“If Qin Feng did not have the Purple Yang Sword Manual, his dantian could not have healed!”
“The greatest power of the Purple Yang Sword Manual is its ability to restore the dantian and to condense the most vigorous and unyielding Purple Yang sword energy!”
Upon hearing this, the elders’ eyes gleamed with fanatic fervor.
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That was the Purple Yang Sword Manual!
A top-tier earth-grade technique!
Yet Qin Feng had only submitted a lower-tier earth-grade technique.
Seeing the elders’ stirring ambitions, the Thirteenth Elder’s eyes flashed with deep hatred.
An innocent man bearing a treasured item is bound to suffer.
Once it became known that Qin Feng possessed the Purple Yang Sword Manual, countless within the Eternal Celestial Sect would want to strike him down!
Especially the one beside him.
Xiao Ye looked toward the black-robed elder with eager eyes.
Though Murong Xue from the Ice Lotus Peak was formidable, this elder was also a ruthless player!
Known within the Outer Gate Law Enforcement Hall as the Black-faced Asura, he was rumored to soon become a true disciple of an Inner Gate elder.
That elder was at the Divine Stage.
With such backing, subduing Qin Feng would be a mere formality.
“Since Qin Feng holds the Purple Yang Sword Manual, who among you will go to demand it from him for the sake of the sect’s progress?” The black-robed elder scanned the crowd and spoke slowly.
His name was Chen Sheng.
Though ruthless, he was not reckless.
He had heard about Murong Xue’s protection of Qin Feng and knew that Xiao Ye wanted him to deal with Qin Feng.
But the Purple Yang Sword Manual was far too precious to relinquish!
Yet, it was unwise for him to act personally.
Therefore, the dirty work should be left to other peaks’ elders.
An elder stepped forward, smiling warmly.
“Heh, leave this task to me. It’s a perfect chance to test this kid’s limits.”
“I’m sure that with some incentives, Qin Feng will hand over the technique!”
The sect’s rules were strict.
With Murong Xue backing Qin Feng, they couldn’t push too hard.
So their plan was to offer some benefits first to coax the technique from Qin Feng.
If he was sensible, the matter would end there.
But if not, they had plenty of means to force his compliance!
The elders agreed, and Chen Sheng gave a satisfied look at the volunteer, signaling him to proceed to Jade Blossom Peak.
Xiao Ye clenched his fist.
He had hoped others would handle Qin Feng, but Chen Sheng was no fool!
Now, he could only hope Qin Feng would refuse to hand over the Purple Yang Sword Manual and stand firm!
The elder’s name was Liu Yue, a formidable elder from the Celestial Dome Peak.
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He smiled as he approached the cave where Qin Feng resided, already plotting how to entice him into surrendering the Purple Yang Sword Manual.
“Qin Feng, I heard you performed well recently in the Law Enforcement Hall, submitting an earth-grade technique,” Elder Liu Yue said with a cheerful smile. “However, rumors say you also conceal an even more powerful technique, the Purple Yang Sword Manual. Is that true?”
Qin Feng’s heart tightened, but his expression remained calm.
“Elder Liu must be joking. I have no such thing as the Purple Yang Sword Manual. Those are merely fabricated rumors spread by busybodies.”
A flicker of something unusual passed through Elder Liu Yue’s eyes, but he quickly resumed his smile.
“Qin Feng, no need for modesty. We all know you have the Purple Yang Sword Manual; otherwise, how could your dantian have healed?”
He paused, then continued, “Tell you what, if you’re willing to submit the Purple Yang Sword Manual to the sect, I can petition for a generous reward on your behalf—and I’ll even give you a thousand mid-grade spirit stones! How does that sound?”
Qin Feng sneered inwardly. He had anticipated someone would come probing.
As for a thousand spirit stones—
Compared to an earth-grade technique, it was rubbish!
Clearly, they wanted to freeload!
Moreover, he did not possess the Purple Yang Sword Manual.
What he held was the even higher-level Buddha Sword Manual!
He shook his head lightly.
“Elder Liu’s kindness is appreciated, but I truly do not have the Purple Yang Sword Manual. The technique I submitted is all I have.”
Seeing Qin Feng’s resolute stance, Elder Liu Yue’s expression darkened slightly.
He hadn’t expected such stubbornness but was not ready to give up.
“Qin Feng, you should think carefully,” his tone grew serious. “The Purple Yang Sword Manual may be a hot potato for you, but it’s priceless to the sect. If you insist on concealing it, you may invite greater trouble.”
Qin Feng raised his head, meeting Elder Liu Yue’s gaze directly.
“Elder Liu, I’ll say it once more: I do not have the Purple Yang Sword Manual. And I believe the sect will handle this matter fairly.”
Recognizing futility in further persuasion, Elder Liu Yue snorted coldly and turned away.
He had already resolved to report to Elder Chen Sheng and request further instructions.
Qin Feng watched him leave, growing increasingly vigilant.
He knew Elder Liu would surely employ more means to pressure him!
In the days that followed, Qin Feng trained even harder with the Buddha Sword Manual, striving to enhance his strength.
He understood that only by growing stronger could he secure true safety.
Meanwhile, the turmoil within the sect regarding the Purple Yang Sword Manual intensified.
The elders in the Law Enforcement Hall were all itching to act.
Yet, because of the gravity of the matter, they kept the news tightly sealed.
After all, if the peak masters or sect leaders learned of it, they would never allow them to obtain the Purple Yang Sword Manual!
And if they managed to seize and submit it themselves, they would be handsomely rewarded!
Upon learning that Qin Feng refused to surrender the Purple Yang Sword Manual, Chen Sheng was furious.
His voice cold and harsh, he said, “Xiao Ye, Qin Feng hasn’t been sent out on any sect missions for a long time, has he?”