Five hundred and fifty years. This was the length of Xu Xian's life, and it was nearly equivalent to the time he had been with the Wendao Sword Sect.
Over those five hundred and fifty years, they had witnessed him grow from a cynical youth into today's leader of the sword dao, Fanzhou's number one.
Throughout that entire journey,
He had never once asked them for anything.
This was the first time.
Naturally, they would not refuse. However, they couldn't help but feel worried. If their little junior brother was finally asking for something, it certainly wouldn't be simple.
The five of them stood with solemn expressions.
As the current Eldest Senior Sister of the Wendao Sword Sect, Jiang Wanyin spoke up first. "There is no need for such formalities between fellow disciples. If you need help, just say the word. We will never refuse and will give our absolute all."
Lei Yunche, Yao Xiqiao, Lin Fengmian, and Ye Xianyu all nodded in agreement.
Xu Xian did not hesitate and spoke plainly, "I need to do something in the far north. I need you all to help me lock down the entire region. During that time, no one is to be allowed entry."
Their eyes darkened at the request.
Lei Yunche asked tentatively, "Are you talking about... the entire far north?"
Xu Xian confirmed, "Yes."
They exchanged looks, appearing quite surprised.
The entire far north spanned tens of thousands of miles. Its territory was vast, far exceeding that of the Wendao Sword Sect.
Although,
That place was a frozen wasteland, sparsely populated and widely recognized as a forbidden zone for life in Fanzhou.
Still,
There were many old monsters hiding within its depths.
Clearing the entire far north and sealing it off was no small matter.
It wasn't that they couldn't do it,
But it would require significant effort, and the commotion would be massive.
Xu Xian waited quietly.
The others made their decision but still turned their gaze toward Jiang Wanyin.
Jiang Wanyin understood their look and asked, "How long will you need?"
Xu Xian said in a low voice, "It could be as short as ten days or as long as several months. I cannot say for certain."
Jiang Wanyin nodded.
"Alright!"
Xu Xian gave a heartfelt smile. "Thank you!"
This feeling of unconditional support and trust was precisely the charm of the Wendao Sword Sect.
It was also one of the reasons Xu Xian loved it so much.
The others laughed, telling Xu Xian he was being too formal. They even teased him a bit, saying he wasn't treating them as his own.
For such a small matter, there was no need to use the word 'please.'
Of course,
Someone still couldn't help but ask. Ye Xianyu looked at him and said, "Little Eleven, you still haven't told us what you're planning to do."
Xu Xian hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not reveal the truth, giving a vague answer instead. "Me? I'm going to do something big."
Doing something big?
That meant it wasn't convenient for them to know.
Ye Xianyu shot him a look of slight resentment and said, "If you don't want to say, I won't ask. I just want to know if you'll be in danger doing this 'big thing.' Or rather... will you end up dead?"
Xu Xian was conflicted.
Though he usually preferred to report only good news and hide the bad...
He said, "I don't want to lie to you!"
He didn't give a direct answer,
But his silence was an answer in itself.
Ye Xianyu lowered her eyes.
Jiang Wanyin remained silent.
Lei Yunche spoke bluntly, "So it's very dangerous then?"
Xu Xian gave a sheepish smile.
Yao Xiqiao suddenly spoke up, "Little junior brother, we are actually very strong too."
Lin Fengmian chimed in, "He's right. Don't let your senior brother's age fool you; I'm incredibly good at fighting."
Lei Yunche said nothing but silently flexed the firm muscles on his arm.
Jiang Wanyin spoke softly, "Indeed, little junior brother. There are some things you can share with us. As the saying goes, among three people, there is always a teacher. Perhaps we might have a way to help?"
Ye Xianyu nodded vigorously,
Showing her agreement.
Xu Xian spread his hands and laughed. "I know that. That's why I've come to ask for your help."
"You know that's not what we meant," Jiang Wanyin replied meaningfully.
Xu Xian let out a heavy sigh and said warmly, "I know. But some things... I have to do alone."
The five of them fell silent.
Xu Xian comforted them, "But please, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. You all know me; I never do anything without preparation, and I certainly won't put myself in unnecessary danger."
They still didn't speak, but the expressions on their faces showed they had conceded.
Only Ye Xianyu offered a stern warning, threatening, "You'd better be right. If you lie to me, I'll kick your butt..."
"Haha!" Xu Xian laughed heartily and readily agreed. "Deal!"
Ye Xianyu's joke lightened the tense and solemn atmosphere between them.
Jiang Wanyin got back to business and asked, "When do you plan to leave?"
Xu Xian looked out at the courtyard.
The sun was setting.
It was breathtakingly beautiful.
Unfortunately,
It was close to twilight.
He said, "The sooner, the better!"
Lei Yunche was naturally impatient. Hearing this, he stood up abruptly.
"Then what are we waiting for? Time waits for no one. Let's head out now."
Xu Xian narrowed his eyes slightly. "That... would be for the best."
The other four rose one after another.
Jiang Wanyin took the first step and said with a light smile:
"Let's go!"
"Alright!"
The group of six left the Wendao Sword Sect quietly at dusk, heading straight for the far north.
Ever since,
Xu Xian had challenged the world with his sword five hundred years ago,
The Northern Borders,
Had entered a true golden age.
It had been five hundred years.
In those five hundred years, not a single being at the tribulation transcendence stage had set foot in the Northern Borders.
Furthermore,
Li Qingshan was still at the sect,
So they could leave without worry, as there was no need for them to stay and guard the mountain.
They could simply leave whenever they wished.
That night,
In the far north,
The Five Saints of Wendao Sword Sect descended. Under the sky of the polar night, they unleashed their saintly divine abilities.
Five dharma bodies, large enough to blot out the sky, stood tall over the world.
The old monsters and great demons who had been slumbering beneath the ice and snow were jolted awake.
They scrambled in panic,
Their legs trembling,
Their hearts filled with terror.
They were certain that the Wendao Sword Sect had come to settle the score for what had happened five hundred years ago.
Otherwise,
Why would there be such a massive display of power?
Flee?
They didn't even know where to run.
Then,
The youthful gentleman dressed in green sword robes spoke. His voice was gentle, yet it rolled through the air like thunder.
He said, "The Wendao Sword Sect is conducting business. All unrelated persons in the far north, please depart immediately."
This was not a negotiation; it was a notification.
They had thought it was a reckoning.
To their surprise, it was just a clearing of the area!
It was a stroke of luck amidst their misfortune.
None of them dared to linger or complain. Feeling as if they had been granted a grand amnesty, they took off as fast as they could.
The ice cracked,
Cold peaks collapsed,
And one terrifying figure after another revealed themselves, fleeing in haste.
Those who were closer,
Bowed their heads in greeting, showing their utmost respect.
Those who were further away,
Did not run any slower.
Streaks of light flashed across the sky like meteors in the polar night, flowing away from the far north in all directions.
It was only after they had left the far north and were far away that their speed finally slowed. Every single one of them felt the relief of having survived a disaster.
"That was close..."
"They've gone mad..."
"That Living Yanwang has returned to the world after five hundred years..."
Some were merely grumbling, while others were full of curses.
"They even want to take this godforsaken place. Is the Wendao Sword Sect ever going to let people live?"
"Xu Xian, you'll get what's coming to you..."
Some of these words happened to reach the youth's ears, but he only laughed them off.
No matter how loudly the ants,
Chirp.
Would a god,
Ever care?
Ye Xianyu, on the other hand, was still a bit unhappy.
Everyone kept saying 'Five Saints'?
What about her?
Was she not a person?
She secretly made up her mind to cultivate hard from now on. she would strive to reach the Saint Realm as soon as possible so that she could be like them.
Showing off in front of others...
That night,
The Five Saints of Wendao Sword Sect arrived together.
The far north was cleared!
Xu Xian bowed with his hands clasped toward the five people beside him. "Senior Sister, Senior Brothers, I'm counting on you!"
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