Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

For Chi Changye and Gu Yao, Elder Jin was quite a stranger. He had been nearly invisible in Qianxue Sect before, but now, as they observed him, his expression was calm, and he didn’t carry the frustration of having switched allegiances. This showed that Elder Jin had a rather good nature.

If he hadn’t acted as he did, the disciples left in Qianxue Sect would have had to wait for other cultivators to come and rob them. The old saying “a dying camel is still larger than a horse” was true—many people and forces were watching them.

The ultimate outcome would have been the scattering of disciples, leaving them homeless. They could even be casually killed in the struggle for resources. Now, they not only had a place of refuge but also two Golden Core cultivators from Tianfu Academy, which made it one of the top powers on the continent.

Chi Changye immediately accompanied Gu Yao and set off with Director Yu and Elder Jin to Qianxue Peak.

As they flew through the air and hovered above the sealed room, the disciples of Qianxue Peak were drawn to the scene. Upon seeing Tianfu Academy’s people, their feelings were quite mixed. It was hard for them to feel much loyalty to Tianfu Academy just yet, since they had previously been at odds with them. Now, they found themselves under the same faction.

“Is the Hong Sect Leader really still in the meditation room? He’s the one who has caused all this trouble for us.”

Although Qianxue Peak had been preserved, most of the assets that originally belonged to Qianxue Sect had been taken away, leaving only a limited amount. While they no longer had to fear for their lives, their status was certainly not what it had once been.

“I really don’t know what the Hong Sect Leader was thinking. I heard he was cultivated by the Exterminators, specifically to provoke conflict between us and Tianfu Academy.”

“Enough talk, we’ll soon know the answer!”

The disciples below watched the scene intently. Some even hovered in midair on their magic tools, trying to get a clearer view. They held great awe for Chi Changye. It was because of him that a single person was able to turn the entire situation around, leading to the downfall of a sect.

Chi Changye’s eyes gleamed with spiritual light as he observed the array and restrictions below. They were not particularly advanced, but since they were laid by a Golden Core cultivator, they contained the spiritual power of a Golden Core, which was the reason why even the perfected Foundation Establishment cultivators had difficulty breaking them.

Through his spiritual eyes, Chi Changye easily detected the weak points of the formation. He drew out his Purple Thunder Sword, which, having undergone the trials of thunder tribulation, now felt even more unfathomable.

With a single slash, he cut through the air, releasing a terrifying destructive force that struck the barrier outside the secret chamber. The barrier trembled, then shattered like an eggshell, collapsing with a loud crash. The pieces scattered, dissipating into spiritual energy and dispersing into the surrounding air.

After delivering the strike, Chi Changye sheathed his sword and stopped. Elder Jin, who had been watching since Chi Changye made his move, was increasingly impressed by his power. Chi Changye’s true combat ability was likely comparable to Director Yu once he reached the middle stages of Golden Core. Originally known as the top cultivator below the Golden Core, Chi Changye had now truly become the strongest figure on the entire Tianlin Continent.

That strike earlier hadn’t even showcased much of Chi Changye’s strength. It was just an ordinary sword strike that effortlessly dealt with the protective barrier, which had seemed like a tough shield to Elder Jin and the others. Without needing Director Yu or Chi Changye to explain, the others rushed forward to open the door to the secret chamber. What they saw inside shocked everyone.

There was someone inside, but it wasn’t the Hong Sect Leader as they had all assumed. Instead, it was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, wearing robes that originally belonged to disciples of Qianxue Sect.

“Who are you? Where is the Hong Sect Leader? Why are you in his closed-door meditation room?”

A series of questions left the disciple flustered and frightened. If the Sect Leader wasn’t the one to open the secret room, his situation was certainly dangerous. Seeing Elder Jin approach, he immediately rushed over, pleading, “Elder Jin, save me! I don’t know why Elder Gan had me impersonate the Sect Leader and stay in this secret room. He said the Sect Leader had to leave for a matter and would let me out when he returned. I know nothing!”

The disciples below, as well as those floating in the air, overheard this exchange. Upon learning the identity of the disciple, there was a commotion.

So Elder Gan had indeed been in cahoots with the Hong Sect Leader, tricking the disciples into believing that the Sect Leader was in seclusion, while in reality, he wasn’t even there. Elder Gan truly deserved his fate.

Chi Changye scanned the secret room with his spiritual sense and confirmed that there was no one else inside. His job was done. Holding his sword, he said, “Director, there’s nothing else for me here. I’ll take my leave with Xiao Yao.”

“Alright, go ahead and take care of what you need to,” Director Yu said in a calm tone.

Chi Changye nodded to the others, then led Gu Yao away with a swift motion. Gu Yao didn’t even have time to greet the others.

Watching the sword light quickly vanish into the horizon, the disciples of Qianxue Peak sighed in their hearts. Qianxue Sect had made one wrong step after another. Director Yu and Elder Jin discussed among themselves and decided to take the disciple back for interrogation. If there were no issues, the disciple would be given the choice to stay or leave.

Later, Chi Changye learned the results of the interrogation. The disciple did indeed have some issues. He had participated in certain activities under Elder Gan’s command, such as during the conflict between Qianxue Sect and Tianfu Academy in the Qiuqiu Mountain Range, where the situation escalated into an all-out fight. This disciple had played a significant role in that, and such individuals couldn’t be allowed to stay.

However, he truly didn’t know the whereabouts of the Hong Sect Leader, nor was he aware of the news of the Hong Sect Leader’s possible severe injuries.

In the end, Elder Jin personally took action, disabling the disciple’s cultivation and expelling him from Qianxue Peak.

The disciples of Qianxue Peak, who had initially sympathized with him, turned against him after learning of his involvement. They were now filled with hatred and disgust. It turned out everything had been manipulated by others behind the scenes, leading them, the innocent disciples, into a trap. During the earlier conflict that escalated into an all-out fight, many disciples of Qianxue Sect had lost their lives. For the sake of their own conspiracy, the Hong Sect Leader and Elder Gan had even been willing to sacrifice the lives of their fellow disciples. The disciples of Qianxue Peak gradually put aside their former identities and decided to fully integrate into Tianfu Academy. At least the higher-ups of Tianfu Academy acted in a much more open and transparent way compared to the Hong Sect Leader and his associates.

Chi Changye brought Gu Yao back to The Sword Peak. In the past, Gu Yao had been too busy to ask about Chi Changye’s situation in Sword Pavilion.

“Come on, I’ll show you inside, and you’ll know everything,” Chi Changye said, grabbing Gu Yao’s hand and leading him into Sword Pavilion.

“Ah, Brother Ye, can you control The Sword Pavilion now?” Gu Yao asked in surprise.

Chi Changye smiled. “I can barely manage, but I can’t control it freely.” Unlike Gu Yao, who could store the Pill Pavilion inside his body, Chi Changye couldn’t do the same with The Sword Pavilion. However, he could still lead someone inside without letting the sword energy harm them.

Xu Chen, who was observing from within the space, also felt intrigued and quickly shifted his focus to observe. He had little interest in the previous events of Qianxue Sect, as the rise and fall of such sects were common in the cultivation world. However, the Sword Pavilion piqued his curiosity.

He also wondered whether the Sword Pavilion was really something like the Pill Pavilion. Moreover, he wondered if the Pill Pavilion and the Sword Pavilion had any connection to the ancient Hundred Races.

The books and materials Gu Yao had collected didn’t cover this topic, and Xu Chen had been curious about it for a long time. In his original world, there were rumors that the Pill Pavilion was something from the higher realms, having fallen from above. He had believed this wholeheartedly before, but now, after arriving in such a remote and backward place, his faith in that belief had started to waver.

The restrictions outside the Sword Pavilion were nothing like the ones in the Hong Sect Leader’s secret room. However, as Chi Changye led Gu Yao toward it, the restrictions parted automatically like flowing water, creating a path for them. The doors of The Sword Pavilion also opened by themselves in front of them and closed behind them once they entered.

If anyone followed them, they would notice that the effects of the restrictions still existed. Without a specific method, trying to forcefully break in would trigger a backlash from the restrictions.

“Can you feel it?”

“Yes, this place is filled with sword energy, and the deeper we go, the stronger the sword energy becomes.”

Gu Yao was no stranger to sword energy, thanks to Chi Changye. However, with Chi Changye by his side, the sword energy automatically avoided them, which was quite magical.

“Yes, those who cannot cultivate sword energy will never be able to enter here. That’s why the first layer is meant for sword cultivators to comprehend sword energy. The second layer tests the strength of a sword cultivator’s sword energy. To go deeper, one must strengthen their sword energy. Otherwise, they’ll be pierced by the sword energy, and even a sword cultivator will suffer severe injuries.”

As they walked, Chi Changye explained to Gu Yao. Even without fully controlling the Sword Pavilion, the sword energy on the first layer was useless to him. With a single stroke of his sword energy, he could extinguish all the sword energy surrounding them.

In addition to the place for refining sword energy, there is also a special space for sword cultivator trials, which is divided into two types of areas. One is a trial that the soul enters, where participants must defeat all the enemies that appear in an illusionary realm to successfully pass. The other space involves battling with Sword Puppets, which are formed purely from condensed sword energy. The sword itself serves as both the weapon and the puppet, making them quite difficult to deal with.

When Xu Chen saw the Sword Puppets, he gasped, and his voice simultaneously echoed in both of their minds: “These Sword Puppets are entirely made from Sword Stones. Sword Stones can automatically absorb sword energy. Those powerful cultivators in the cultivation world probably want to have one of these Sword Puppets as well, but not only are high-quality Sword Stones hard to find, it’s also not easy to cultivate a Sword Puppet into a real combat weapon. Only a place like the Sword Pavilion could possibly nurture them.”

Xu Chen thought to himself that, as far as he knew, some sword cultivation sects used Sword Puppets to guard their gates or protect their sects. It wasn’t luxurious enough to have cultivators control them as weapons for personal defense. However, the Sword Puppets he’d heard of in those sects never grew to the level of perfection like the ones in front of him. And there wasn’t just one of them here—there were more than ten. If he had one of these in the past, he wouldn’t have ended up in such a predicament.

Chi Changye raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. He had, of course, heard of Sword Stones, but in his original sect and in the outside world, possessing even one Sword Stone was considered good luck. To think there were entire puppets made from Sword Stones! Looking at it this way, these puppets were truly of extraordinary value.