Remould the Glory of Sword Art

Although she had just begun to develop her apertures, she had after all followed Pavilion Master Tang all the way.

Along the way, Tang Fengshu never took the initiative to teach her cultivation, but he would answer whatever Deng Baiyi asked—

This was indeed different from Xie Zhen.

Deng Baiyi saw clearly that the two Protectors did not hide their "Grotto Heaven" aura. The two black and white Grotto Heavens hovered behind them, one Yin and one Yang, merging into one, imposing a great pressure.

The sound of the bells and drums that could be heard from afar came from here.

"Is this… a Yin God Venerable?"

Deng Baiyi grew tense.

She knew that once the Grotto Heaven of a Yin God Realm Venerable was perfected, it could summon various dharma, and the bell and drum phenomenon emanated from these two Grotto Heavens belonged to the "dharma."

The Protectors were indeed Yin Gods!

Who could the guest seated in the carriage be, possessing such a distinguished identity?

"Hmm."

Tang Fengshu transmitted her voice lightly, "A mere Yin God, there's no need for fear. When the person in the carriage shows up, you don't have to bow, either."

Deng Baiyi took a deep breath and silently straightened her spine.

"Pavilion Master Tang, I have long admired your famous name."

With two Yin God Venerables as Protectors, the array patterns on the dragon-horse carriage gradually dispersed, and a young man in a snow-white splendid robe slowly stood up, bowing deeply across the river to the opposite bank.

This place was Jiangning.

Here, the only person who could have two Yin God Venerables as Protectors, aside from the Dachu Royal Family, was just one person.

Prince Jiangning, Xie Sheng.

The name Xie Sheng.

Deng Baiyi had heard it countless times while following the Pavilion Master to the south.

The closer they got to Jiangning, the more frequently this name appeared, often being compared to the late Xie Xuanyi—

Perhaps it was because the deceased were not respected.

Nearly everyone was singing the praises of Xie Sheng.

"Princely Heir, there's no need for formalities."

Although Tang Fengshu said this, she did not return the bow, speaking expressionlessly, "I heard that the Princely Heir was in seclusion. Thus, as I was passing through Jiangning, I did not disturb you."

"Thank you for your concern, Pavilion Master."

The young man was handsome, though somewhat frail and gentle.

After bowing, he sat back down in the carriage and laughed softly, "The matter of the seclusion is not so significant... as soon as I heard you had arrived in Jiangning, I, Xie, hurriedly got up, fortunate enough to meet you."

"Princely Heir, it's truly unfortunate."

Tang Fengshu spoke blandly, "I just accepted a disciple and am returning to the Taoist sect. If you wish to meet in the future, just come to our sect, World Pavilion, and we will welcome you with open arms."

Having said that, she was ready to leave.

However, the next moment, the two Yin God Venerables stepped forward, filling the creek with dense Primordial Energy.

Tang Fengshu narrowed her Feng Mou.

"Stand back... How can you be so rude?"

Prince Jiangning scolded the two Venerables in a low voice.

He paused.

Then he earnestly said, "Pavilion Master, my Protectors are always like this... I beg you not to take it personally. Xie Sheng has come here with a rather awkward request."

Prince Jiangning lightly shook his white robe.

Up in the air above the creek, an array of tearing sounds approached.

Pieces of talisman, floating in front of them, were supposed to form a complete array pattern diagram., but unfortunately, half was missing.

"Sword Qi Tolling the Bell?"

Tang Fengshu merely glanced and then redirected her gaze.

In the past, she and Xie Xuanyi made a bet, and Xie Xuanyi wagered the Taoist scriptures of Lotus Peak, among which, one of the things she was most interested in... was this "Sword Qi Tolling the Bell" formation diagram.

Though talisman papers originated from the Taoist gate, Da Sui Sword Palace also had top-tier array pattern experts.

The Sword Qi Tolling the Bell formation diagram was the unique skill of Lotus Peak.

However...

After Xie Xuanyi perished,

this formation diagram had been made public by Da Sui Sword Palace, available for anyone in the world to study, because the formation was complex, and few have managed to restore it.

"Yes. Master, your insight is as sharp as ever."

Prince Jiangning coughed lightly and earnestly said, "Now that Da Sui Sword Palace has been established, you know that my Jiangning Xie Family has an inextricable connection with the Sword Palace... This time, when I go to the mountain, I, Xie, should certainly bring some gifts."

"Have you penetrated the 'Sword Qi Tolling the Bell' formation diagram?"

Tang Fengshu raised an eyebrow.

"... Luckily."

Prince Jiangning smiled, "Though I have grasped the flow of Sword Qi in the formation diagram, the task of drawing talisman paper is still quite unfamiliar to me. I wanted to personally offer the complete formation diagram... but time is of the essence, so I could only ask an Array Pattern Master for help. I'll provide the methods for drawing talisman paper, and arrange the formation."

Even so, it was not an easy task.

It was the same piece of talisman paper.

When a top-tier Array Pattern Master took action, the gap between him and an ordinary one was as vast as the heavens and the earth.

"I posted a bounty in Fangyuan Square, but unfortunately, no one in all of Dachu could produce a satisfactory talisman."

Xie Sheng earnestly said, "I wonder, Pavilion Master Tang... would you be willing to lend a hand?"

Tang Fengshu looked at the Sword Qi Bell Formation chart in front of her, lost in her memories.

A moment later, she shook her head decisively and said, "Sorry, I'm not interested."

"The world knows that Pavilion Master and Xie Xuanyi were old acquaintances..."

Prince Jiangning stood up.

He looked towards the distant grove, his tone slow and serious as he asked, "But Xie Xuanyi was a traitor, utterly unforgivable, stripped of his name by Dachu... Is it really appropriate to privately erect a tomb for such a person and mourn him?"

The air turned deathly still.

Tang Fengshu softly said, "What are you trying to say?"

"Years ago, I knew of the existence of this tomb with its ceremonial garment."

Xie Sheng sighed softly and said, "The Xie Family has received the Emperor's grace and has its standings today... We should not accommodate the tomb of such a criminal, bringing him back to his homeland. It's just that Xie Xuanyi, after all, was a peerless figure of his generation. Leaving an unmarked tomb isn't too much to bear. The reason for this arrangement is not for the face of Xie Xuanyi, but for yours, Pavilion Master."

Deng Baiyi shuddered upon hearing this.

By comparison.

The Pavilion Master's expression remained calm.

"So, you're telling me that if I don't agree, you will destroy this grove, right?"

"..."

Xie Sheng did not respond, but that was an answer in itself.

"Jiangning is teeming with strong figures, and the Xie family is at its zenith."

Tang Fengshu slowly began, "On my journey south, all of Jiangning was abuzz with your rumors. Everyone is saying that you, Xie Sheng... are unmatched in Grotto Heaven, and maybe you will ascend to the Yin God Realm faster than Xie Xuanyi did in the past. This is the confidence with which you stand here today and talk to me, thinking that one day you will be on par with Xie Xuanyi."

"No."

Prince Jiangning shook his head.

He smiled and said, "...Not on par, but beyond."

With these words.

Pavilion Master Tang laughed.

She looked at the young man in front of her and said calmly, "It seems you have been in Jiangning too long and don't know how vast the heavens or thick the earth is."

The next moment.

Pavilion Master Tang made her move.

She didn't use her horsetail whisk, nor did she invoke her dharma.

A grab.

It was just a casual grab.

Boom!

The Dao patterns enveloping the dragon-horse carriage were directly shattered!

Xie Sheng fell back into his seat.

"?!"

The two Yin God Realm Venerables guarding the carriage reacted immediately, both stepping forward to deploy their dharma. However, this time the sound of the bell didn't resonate; Pavilion Master Tang swung both hands, slapping both Yin Gods sharply across their cheeks—

Slap! Slap!

The two Yin Gods were sent flying and fell into a small stream, landing face-first.

Straight afterward.

Pavilion Master Tang instantly appeared in front of Xie Sheng; she moved through the remnants of the shattered Sword Qi Bell Formation, shattering countless talisman papers.

"Prince Jiangning, Yin God Protectors, so mighty... You think the Xie Family is formidable?"

The two dragon horses were immediately overwhelmed by the immense pressure.

With a mournful cry.

They knelt down.

The carriage broke apart, and the mighty Prince Jiangning could only fall back into the dust.

Tang Fengshu expressionlessly said, "Don't mention just you, even if your father were here... he would respectfully call me 'Pavilion Master'. "

"What are you talking about, Pavilion Master? The Xie Family... naturally cannot compare to the Taoist sects."

Prince Jiangning's face turned somewhat pale.

But his demeanor remained composed.

Xie Sheng stood up, dusting off his garment. He chuckled softly, lamenting, "Today was just about asking for help from the Pavilion Master, why go to such lengths?"

"The World Pavilion will not help the Xie Family one bit."

Tang Fengshu said stoically, "As for the grove behind me, if you dare touch it... from now on, this place will be filled with tombstones of the Xie Family members of Jiangning."

"If you don't believe me, just try it."

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