Translator: CinderTL
At this moment, An Yuan, the headmaster of Chiyang Dao Academy, had returned to his office.
He was racking his brains to find a way to minimize the impact of this incident and preserve his position.
But...
No matter how much he tried to suppress the influence, it was impossible.
After all, over forty enforcers had died!
Especially the second batch of enforcers, many of whom had connections and backgrounds.
Some of these backgrounds were so powerful that even he, as the headmaster, would find them troublesome.
To cover up such a huge loss, unless...
"A spy!"
An Yuan had a sudden thought: "Unless that swordsman is a spy from another sect!"
A spy from a neighboring sect!
For example, the Taixu Sword Sect.
The reason he thought of the Taixu Sword Sect first was that among all the sects on Blue Star, none did not fear the Taixu Sword Sect.
Unlike their own sect, which merely hung the name "Sword Sect," the Taixu Sword Sect was a true swordsman's immortal sect.
Thirty years ago, it was agreed that everyone would share Blue Star equally. However, the Taixu Sword Sect, relying on the combat power of their swordsmen, forced the other sects to flee and retreat, conceding the most prosperous Central Continent to them.
Are you great just because your swordsmen are good at fighting!?
Immortal cultivation is not about who can fight, but about who can achieve longevity.
Although they couldn't defeat them, the upper echelons of the sect were still very dissatisfied with the Taixu Sword Sect.
"That's it! Shift the blame to a swordsman spy from the Taixu Sword Sect, which will lessen my responsibility! If the chosen disciple Zhao can eventually capture and kill the culprit, I might even get a small credit!"
The major credit, of course, would go to the chosen disciple Zhao.
An Yuan felt reassured.
If he could arrange things properly, he believed the chosen disciple Zhao wouldn't mind playing along.
The key now was to see how to fill in the details.
However...
Li Chunjun himself was full of suspicions.
He was a mere mortal half a month ago, but now he's a Qi Refining third-stage swordsman. Who would believe there's no problem?
Someone...
The best explanation would be that he was secretly supported by the Taixu Sword Sect's spy agency.
Just as he was deep in thought, the office door was pushed open.
When he saw a young man wearing a hat walk in, the headmaster frowned: "Who are you? Don't you know how to knock? Did I allow you to enter? No manners at all..."
Before he could finish, his voice seemed to choke.
He looked incredulously at the figure that had appeared before him.
Li Chunjun!?
Wasn't he supposed to be over a hundred kilometers away, having just killed enforcers like Ran Renxiong, and fleeing the Chiyang Sword Sect's territory as fast as possible?
How could he suddenly appear at their Chiyang Dao Academy!?
How dare he come to their academy at this time!?
Did he have no regard for the enforcer team!?
No regard for the Hall of Justice!?
No regard for their Chiyang Sword Sect!?
"Li Chunjun! You dare to come back!?"
An Yuan stood up abruptly: "Very well! You choose the path to hell instead of the road to heaven!"
"Whoosh!"
Li Chunjun drew his sword.
Facing a Qi Refining fifth-stage cultivator, he didn't hesitate for a moment. The Profound Phoenix Sword Qi within him ignited, infused into the sword, transforming into a streak that tore through the void, instantly shooting towards An Yuan who was less than ten meters away.
"Buzz!"
A treasure orb appeared above An Yuan's head, merging with his Protective Energy, forming a shield that instantly enveloped his entire body.
"Boom!"
The sword qi exploded!
The Profound Phoenix Sword Qi formed a wave of intense heat that shattered against the shield, scattering flames and high temperatures around.
The expensive wooden desk was instantly burned with black, charred holes.
The flames even scorched the floor, causing it to crack due to thermal expansion and contraction.
Blocking this sword strike, the headmaster felt reassured.
"You dare to attack me!? Who gave you the courage!"
An Yuan shouted.
But he had no intention of engaging in a death match with Li Chunjun.
Given his status, he could easily summon instructors to surround and kill Li Chunjun. Why should he risk a direct confrontation with a swordsman in a confined space?
With this thought, he immediately rushed towards the window.
At the same time, he pressed his hand in the air, casting the spell of air explosion.
"Boom!"
The glass and railing of the window were instantly shattered by the air explosion, scattering in all directions.
Just as he was about to leap out of the window the next second, a scorching sword qi with terrifying high temperatures came roaring at him again.
This sword qi was slightly skewed, hitting the side of An Yuan's protective shield.
The force of the collision between the sword qi and the shield caused An Yuan, who was lunging towards the window, to involuntarily tilt to one side.
Seizing this opportunity, Li Chunjun had already strode forward, merging man and sword into one, like a golden flame, fiercely pouncing towards An Yuan.
"You're seeking death!"
An Yuan, who was off balance, shouted sharply.
He wasn't avoiding a direct confrontation with Li Chunjun out of fear.
He simply thought it wasn't worth it!
With a single command, he could summon a dozen Dao Foundation and Condensing Gang Qi cultivators to surround and kill him. Why should he risk his life!?
But now Li Chunjun was overreaching, trying to stop him from leaving?
Isn't this seeking death!?
"Get lost!"
An Yuan waved his hand fiercely, casting the air explosion spell, instantly detonating the air in front of him!
The shockwave formed by the air explosion spread out visibly.
However, before this shockwave could blow Li Chunjun away, a golden sword light had already sliced through the air in front of him!
"Boom!"
The visible shockwave exploded in front of the golden sword light, tearing a path through the air explosion spell.
Immediately after, the golden light advanced, driving straight in, fiercely landing on An Yuan's protective Magical Artifact.
An Yuan's face was filled with a cold smile, ready to recast his offensive spell.
But the next second...
"Crack!"
The shield shattered.
In the face of that golden sword light, the shield was as fragile as glass, shattering with a slight tap!
At this moment, An Yuan finally saw clearly.
That golden sword light...
"A top-tier Magical Artifact!?"
An Yuan let out a piercing scream, retreating at the fastest speed.
A top-tier Magical Artifact!?
How could Li Chunjun possess a top-tier Magical Artifact that even many top Qi Refining cultivators lacked!?
And it was a flying sword class top-tier Magical Artifact!?
Wasn't he just an Innate Martial Master half a month ago?
And not a true Taixu Swordsman, how could he have a top-tier Magical Artifact flying sword!?
With his protective Magical Artifact destroyed and facing a top-tier Magical Artifact flying sword at close range, An Yuan's heart was no longer filled with anger, but with indescribable terror.
Retreat!
Retreat at the fastest speed!
Crash through the wall and escape!
Get outside!
Call for help!
Let the sect's Hall of Justice send experts to capture this terrifying madman!
But...
It was too late!
The Profound Phoenix Sword Qi in the Scarlet Gold Sword, which had broken An Yuan's protective Magical Artifact, erupted fiercely!
The sword qi burst forth!
"No!"
In a scream of terror and unwillingness, the Profound Phoenix Sword Qi tore through An Yuan's retreating body with overwhelming force.
The remaining sword qi, after piercing his body, shot into the wall behind him, creating a hole through which outside air seeped in.
"I..."
An Yuan looked down at the hole in his body, wanting to say something.
But the next second, Li Chunjun's figure had already pounced forward again, without any hesitation, swinging the Scarlet Gold Sword in his hand.
"Slash!"
The sword light swept across his neck.
In the dizzying spin, the deputy headmaster's next words were all cut off.
Beheaded with a single sword strike.
(End of the Chapter)
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