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Chapter 180 The Blood Blade Sect Annihilated
Blood Blade Sect.

A renowned martial arts force in the Jianghu, on par with Wuliang Mountain.

There's a saying in the martial arts world: "Boundless in the North, Blood Blade in the South."

This is a proverb known to everyone in the martial arts world.

This proverb refers to Wuliang Mountain and the Blood Saber Sect.

In the martial arts world, you may not know who the current emperor is, but you absolutely cannot be unaware of who the two most prominent figures in the martial arts world are.

If the imperial court is the master of the world, then the Blood Saber Sect and Wuliang Mountain are the overlords of the martial arts world.

At the command of Wuliang Mountain, none in the martial world dared to disobey.

With the Blood Blade Order issued, the martial world bowed down in submission.

It is evident that the Blood Saber Sect's status and prestige in the martial arts world are in no way inferior to those of Wuliang Mountain.

The reason why the Blood Saber Sect and Wuliang Mountain have become the leading figures in the martial arts world and have such a high status and prestige is because of this.

This is because, like Wuliang Mountain, the Blood Blade Sect also has a half-step Celestial Realm expert.

And today.

Even the Blood Saber Sect, the undisputed hegemon of the martial arts world, was filled with a heavy atmosphere.

Inside the main hall.

Xue Choutian, the leader of the Blood Blade Sect, sat in the main seat.

More than a dozen high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Sect were seated on the left and right sides below.

The weakest among them are all at least half a step into the Grandmaster level.

It can be said that the Blood Blade Sect's top combat forces have all gathered in this main hall at this moment.

Everyone looked rather somber and unpleasant.

The Blood Blade Sect's Grand Elder, seated at the lower right, looked up at the Blood Blade Sect's Sect Leader in the main seat and said in a deep voice, "Sect Leader, tell us the truth."

Are the rumors circulating outside true?

"Was our ancestor invited out of the mountains by the Yuan family's ancestor to go to Luoyang to help the Yuan family and the King of Shu usurp the throne, and died at the Shangyang Gate of the imperial palace?"

The Blood Blade Sect's Grand Elder stared intently at the Blood Blade Sect's leader, who sat in the main seat.

Upon hearing this, the other elders and deacons of the Blood Blade Sect all turned to look at the sect leader in the main seat.

They just want to confirm whether this is true or not.

It's already widely known that the King of Shu is colluding with the Yuan family of Runan, the Zheng family of Rongyang, and the Fan family of Jiexiu, plotting a rebellion to seize the throne.

The result was failure.

The emperor in the palace was prepared and had set up an ambush at Shangyang Gate.

The powerful figures from the Shu King and the three great families were all wiped out at Shangyang Gate.

This includes the three patriarchs of the three major families and the ancestor of the Yuan family who was a half-step Celestial.

The most fatal thing is that their Blood Blade Sect's patriarch is rumored to have died at the Shangyang Sect.

Furthermore, the emperor in the palace was furious and had already issued an edict to exterminate the Blood Blade Sect.

If all of this is true, then everyone in the Blood Blade Sect knows better than anyone what kind of situation they will face next.

Faced with the piercing gazes of more than a dozen elders and deacons, the Blood Blade Sect leader's expression shifted, and he finally sighed; "That's right, the Yuan family patriarch did invite the patriarch to Luoyang."

"To be on the safe side, the old ancestor only told me about this matter before he passed away."

Xue Choutian knew that this matter could no longer be kept secret.

There's no need to hide it anymore.

Now, the Shu King and the three great families have failed in their attempt to usurp the throne, and they have all been wiped out at Shangyang Gate in the palace.

And their Blood Blade Sect's patriarch was probably no exception; he, along with the Shu King and the experts from the three great families, all perished at the Shangyang Sect.

At this point, what's the point of keeping it a secret?

Therefore, Xue Choutian no longer concealed the truth and told him.

what?
Did the ancestor really go to Luoyang?

This is actually true!

Upon hearing the words of the Blood Blade Sect leader, all the high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Sect present changed their expressions drastically.

"So, the Ancestor really died at Shangyang Gate?"

"A deacon from the Blood Blade Sect said in a trembling voice."

These people knew better than anyone how important the Blood Blade Ancestor, a half-step Celestial Being, was to their Blood Blade Sect.

The most important reason why the Blood Saber Sect became a leading force in the martial arts world was the existence of the Blood Saber Ancestor, a half-step Celestial Being.

Once Blood Blade Ancestor dies, let's not talk about anything else.

It is said that the Blood Blade Sect's status in the martial arts world will instantly fall from its pedestal and be threatened and provoked.

This doesn't even include other issues.

The Blood Blade Sect leader, seated in the main seat, remained silent, his expression darkening.

The other elders and deacons had even more uncertain expressions.

This question no longer needs an answer.

The answer is already obvious.

Their Blood Sabre Sect's half-step Celestial Ancestor, Blood Sabre, truly perished at Shangyang Gate along with the Shu King and the people of the three great families.

"Our Blood Blade Sect is in trouble now."

"With our patriarch dead, what will our Blood Blade Sect use to intimidate the martial world and maintain our current status as the dominant force in it?"

Another deacon spoke up.

"That's secondary. The biggest crisis facing our Blood Blade Sect right now is that the imperial court has issued an edict to exterminate us."

"Our ancestor is truly foolish. How could he have believed the nonsense of the Yuan family's ancestor and gotten involved in matters of the imperial court?"

"You should know that what we martial arts people fear most is getting involved in the affairs of the imperial court."

"Isn't this just asking for trouble?"

The fourth elder of the Blood Blade Sect said with a grim expression.

Upon hearing this, the hearts of the other high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Sect present sank.

Yes!

Other problems are insignificant now.

The biggest problem facing the Blood Blade Sect now is the imperial court.

The Blood Blade Ancestor helped the King of Shu and the three great families usurp the throne, which angered the emperor in the palace.

The emperor in the palace has now issued an edict to exterminate the Blood Blade Sect.

This is the biggest problem facing their Blood Blade Sect right now.

Despite their Blood Sabre Sect's dominance in the martial arts world, once the Blood Sabre Token is issued, the entire martial arts world bows down in submission.

Compared to the imperial court, their Blood Blade Sect was nothing more than a slightly larger ant.

The two are not even on the same level.

If the imperial court were to wipe out the Blood Saber Sect, they would have no chance of putting up a fight.

This is not an exaggeration, but rather the fact that the imperial court's strength has been revealed during this period, making people in the martial arts world realize its power.

"What's the use of saying all this now? Let's hurry up and think about what to do next!"

The Grand Elder looked at the Blood Blade Sect Leader in the main seat; "Sect Leader, let's not talk about other things for now."

"Now let's talk about what our Blood Blade Sect should do next!"

"Everyone knows why the Divine Fist Sect and other martial arts forces were wiped out by the imperial court."

"Even Wuliang Mountain was threatened by the Eastern Depot and its men."

"This time, because of our ancestor's matter, the imperial court has issued an edict to exterminate our Blood Blade Sect."

"If we can't come up with a good solution, we'll all die."

The Great Elder said with a serious expression.

When the Blood Saber Ancestor went to Luoyang, he plunged the Blood Saber Sect into an abyss.

Even if the Blood Blade Sect surrenders to the imperial court now, the court may not necessarily let them go.

Upon hearing this, the Blood Blade Sect leader, seated at the head of the table, pondered for a moment before speaking: "Our ancestor's matter has already left our Blood Blade Sect with no way out. Now, we Blood Blade Sect only have two paths before us."

"The first rule is that our Blood Blade Sect must escape beyond the Great Wall."

"As long as we escape beyond the Great Wall, even if the Great Zhou wants to annihilate our Blood Blade Sect, they will be powerless to do so."

"In that case, we'll have no choice but to live outside the Great Wall and establish our own faction there."

The leader of the Blood Blade Sect glanced at the dozen or so high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Sect present and continued, "The second point is to issue the Blood Blade Order while the Blood Blade Sect still has its prestige."

"To gather forces from all sides of the martial arts world to oppose the imperial court."

"You all know in your hearts what the outcome will be."

"What should we choose? You all tell me!"

The leader of the Blood Blade Sect proposed two solutions.

Of these two options, the first one is a way out.

However, it will be difficult to return to their homeland in the future, and they will only be able to live outside the Great Wall.

The second option is basically a dead end.

They rallied martial arts forces to oppose the imperial court.

Let's not even talk about how many martial arts forces would listen to the Blood Blade Sect and oppose the imperial court.

Even if many martial arts factions were willing to follow the Blood Saber Sect against the imperial court, their fate would still not change anything.

It's just adding a few more souls to the list.

Moreover, the martial arts world isn't stupid. Who would be so foolish as to fight the imperial court to the death? Wouldn't that be courting death?
Even if there are truly unruly and fearless individuals.

But how many such江湖 (jianghu) forces can there be?

Upon hearing the words of the Blood Blade Sect Leader, the dozen or so elders and deacons of the Blood Blade Sect present below fell into deep thought.

After a while.

The Second Elder spoke up, "Sect Leader, our Blood Blade Sect will only have a chance of survival if we emerge from seclusion."

"However, our Blood Blade Sect is a leading force in the martial arts world. We can't just slink away to the border and be forced to flee by the imperial court."

"Well, before we leave, we have to teach the imperial court a lesson."

"Otherwise, even if our Blood Blade Sect escapes to the border, it will be difficult for us to establish ourselves."

"Therefore, I think that our Blood Blade Sect should not only open its gates, but also issue the Blood Blade Token."

The Second Elder's words were immediately met with approval from several deacons and elders.

“That’s right, the Second Elder is right.”

"Sect Leader, if our Blood Blade Sect just slinks away like this, how will we ever be able to establish ourselves in the martial world again?"

"I agree with the Second Elder's opinion; we must teach the imperial court a lesson."

"A deacon said."

"Yes, I agree with the Second Elder's opinion."

"Even if our Blood Blade Sect is to leave seclusion, we must teach the imperial court a lesson before we go."

The Fourth Elder nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder glanced at the group indifferently; "Trying to intimidate the imperial court? Do you think the people of our Blood Blade Sect aren't dying fast enough?"

"The area outside the Great Wall can render the imperial court powerless, but this does not include those who are half-step into the Celestial Realm."

"If we anger the imperial court, they will directly send two half-step celestial beings out of the pass."

"Do you think that even if we escape beyond the pass, we can escape the pursuit of a half-step Celestial?"

The elder said in a firm voice.

The Second Elder's expression changed, and he said irritably, "Elder, our Blood Blade Sect can't just slink away from the pass like this!"

"Our Blood Sabre Sect is a pillar of the martial arts world, and we cannot afford to lose face like this."

No sooner had the Second Elder finished speaking than a sharp, cold laugh rang out.

"hehe."

"They still want to escape beyond the Great Wall and teach the imperial court a lesson."

"Look at you all, none of you will escape today."

A shrill voice rang out in the hall, causing the expressions of the Blood Blade Sect's high-ranking members to change.

"who?"

The leader of the Blood Blade Sect shouted, and his figure disappeared from the main seat.

The other dozen or so high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Sect also vanished from their spots and rushed out of the hall.

After the Blood Saber Sect leader and other high-ranking members rushed out of the hall, they saw a figure standing in mid-air above the plaza outside the hall.

At the intersection leading down the mountain from the square, hundreds of people dressed in eagle-themed uniforms rushed up.

Eastern Depot and its guards?

"Are you Cao Zhengchun, the chief eunuch of the Eastern Depot?"

The leader of the Blood Blade Sect glanced at the Imperial Guards rushing towards him, then his pupils contracted as he looked at Cao Zhengchun, who stood upright in the air above the square.

The Eastern Depot's guards are easy to identify, so the identity of the person standing in mid-air above is obvious.

Besides Cao Zhengchun, the supervisor of the Eastern Depot and a near-celestial being, who else could it be?

Cao Zhengchun gave the Blood Saber Sect's high-ranking members a sinister glance and said loudly, "His Majesty has decreed that the Blood Saber Ancestor, who colluded with the Yuan family and the Prince of Shu to rebel and usurp the throne, shall be exterminated along with the entire Blood Saber Sect."

Cao Zhengchun's soft, feminine voice echoed throughout the Blood Blade Sect.

what?
Did the ancestor really collude with the King of Shu to usurp the throne?

Is the imperial court going to exterminate our Blood Blade Sect?
The Blood Blade Sect disciples' expressions changed drastically.

The Blood Blade Sect's leader, elders, and deacons all had faces that immediately darkened.

They hadn't expected the imperial court to act so quickly.

Moreover, the one who came was Cao Zhengchun, the Grand Supervisor of the Eastern Depot.

Now, their Blood Blade Sect is probably doomed.

It should be noted that Cao Zhengchun was a half-step Celestial, and had even killed a half-step Celestial of the same level.

Even if they all attacked together, they wouldn't be a match for Cao Zhengchun.

"kill."

"Leave no one behind."

After Cao Zhengchun finished reading the imperial edict, he immediately ordered the imperial guards to take action without saying a word.

This was an order Cao Zhengchun received from Zhou Chen a couple of days ago, instructing him to lead his men to destroy the Blood Blade Sect.

Since the Blood Blade Ancestor dared to break into the palace and rebel with the three great families, helping the King of Shu to usurp the throne, Zhou Chen would not show him any mercy.

"kill."

Hundreds of guards, brandishing crescent blades and firing their crossbows, charged towards the Blood Blade Sect members.

Without hesitation, Cao Zhengchun swung his palm and struck the Blood Blade Sect leader and other high-ranking members of the sect.

These people are the top combatants of the Blood Blade Sect, including four or five Grandmasters, who are not people that the Imperial Guards can deal with.

Therefore, Cao Zhengchun had no choice but to take action himself.

"escape."

The leader of the Blood Blade Sect and its higher-ups understood the current situation.

Even when they joined forces, they were no match for Cao Zhengchun and could only desperately scatter and flee.

Unfortunately, how could these high-ranking combatants of the Blood Blade Sect possibly escape from the hands of Cao Zhengchun, a half-step Celestial Being!

In a short while, all of the Blood Blade Sect's high-ranking combatants died at Cao Zhengchun's hands without any resistance.

Even the Blood Blade Sect's leader and Grand Elder, both peak Grandmasters, were killed by Cao Zhengchun in less than three moves.

After dealing with these high-ranking members of the Blood Blade Sect, Cao Zhengchun did not make any further moves.

The remaining members of the Blood Blade Sect can be easily wiped out by the Imperial Guards.

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(End of this chapter)