The silence was deafening.
The sudden event overwhelmed everyone. The mighty Dragon Sovereign died just like that, his tough body unable to block the eight swords at all.
The dragons were filled with rage and vengeance, only clenching their fists.
While He Yunshan beamed with joy at the turn around. Experts came from above to save them.
[Heavenâs mercy and ancestorsâ blessings are upon us!]
The elders rushed over with respect, âSenior, may we know your great name? We are ever grateful to you for saving Sacred MountainsâŚâ
âWretched thing, you killed our Dragon Sovereign. We wonât let you get away with this! Kill them!â A roar came from below and the crowd howled in rage.
The dragons turned into their main form and charged at the eight, all million of them.
The eight didnât care, looking over with a flat expression.
Zhuo Fanâs brow shook, shouting, âStop, stop this instant! This isnât right!â
The dragons had gone mad at the loss of Dragon Sovereign and couldnât hear him.
A sword wave came crashing down and the dragon army was reduced to slag, raining down as blood and gore.
The huge dragons were cut down to an inch-sized chunks, those same tough bodiesâŚ
Zhuo Fanâs face shook from shock. Everyone paled and shuddered.
Even the Sacred Mountains people gaped. A million dragons, dead just like thatâŚ
They all looked stiffly at a middle-aged man missing a left hand.
The eight half Sovereigns bowed at once.
âAnother half Sovereign!â
Zhuo Fan gulped, looking grave, âEven scarier than the eight, an entire level above!â
Danqing Shen gazed at the one-armed man with a heavy heart.
The eight were like Invincible Sword yet this man was actually stronger than the freaks.
Unlike the eight, he had a sword that was related to the eightâs but different. This left Danqing Shen and the others contemplating.
Sword Child stared hard, âFather, I find his aura even more familiar.â
âI feel the same, but why?â Zhuo Fan muttered, âThey inherited the five sword paths, but he doesnât look like it. He feels independent, yet notâŚâ
Zhuo Fan winced just then, regaining his calm the next moment.
[No way! Did I just meet him? I must be overreacting..]
Everyone looked at the newcomer with shock, joy, fear.
No one noticed that his eyes were cold, âStop fighting. Both sides are at peace.â
Both parties eased a breath.
He Yunshan rejoiced, someone had helped stop their Sacred Mountains from being destroyed.
Zhuo Fan sighed, but at least they werenât on the Sacred Mountainsâ side, or his side wouldâve been finished.
The eight Invincible-Sword-like people were already a pain, but now this guy showed up. It was better not to fight.
[A shame for Dragon Sovereignâs wasted death.]
[Weâll think about avenging him later.]
Alas, not all were as sensible as him, with some on his side oblivious and ready to bring disaster on all.
âWho are you? We almost had Sacred Mountains and you just want us to stop?â A shout came from the human-dragon alliance.
Zhuo Fan turned to look at an Emperor from the Emperor lands talking big. He saw there were only nine enemies while they had millions so he felt superior. He wanted the Sacred Mountainsâ stuff and to do that, he needed them dead.
Zhuo Fan got his meaning but wanted to wring his neck.
[Why? Because of power! We canât do anything with them here. Canât you just leave it well enough alone? Go die alone for all we care and not drag us into this!]
[Fighting the Sacred Mountains had nothing to do with you either. Youâre so weak youâre not even in the frontlines.]
âSomeone get him out of my sight. I donât want to see him ever again!â
Zhuo Fan shouted and a Luo clansman dragged him like a dog. But the guy kept shouting, âSteward Zhuo Fan, what did I do? Why are you doing this to me?â
âEven more reason for you to die, for your ignorance. Make sure to burn him to ashes!â
The Luo clansmen obeyed and dragged the poor devil to his doom.
The lone-armed man smirked, âI am Sword Heart, Sir Shui Jingâs close aide. Any objections?â
Sacred Mountainsâ elders and Zhuo Fan cried out. The rest were stumped at who that was.
[Who is that? I never heard of him. Is he strong?]
Everyone whispered, pointing at the nine. They didnât know Shui Jing but from their strength, they were sure he had to be incredible.
He Yunshan came to Sword Heart and cupped their hands, âWe thank Sir Shui Jing for his assistance. The Six Sacred Mountains wonât ever forget this.â
Sword Heart didnât even look at him.
âUh, Steward Zhuo, do you know Shui Jing?â
Danqing Shen saw Zhuo Fanâs gaze and the crowdâs oblivious looks and asked, âNo senior of Sacred Domain seems to know this man.â
Zhuo Fan nodded, squinting, âYeah, Sir Shui Jingâs great name has been forgotten by the Sacred Domain, for he does not seek fame and fortune.â
âHow do you know him?â
Zhuo Fan continued with a sigh, âSince he is sort of my masterâŚâ
Danqing Shen gapped, âSteward Zhuoâs master?â
He Yunshan gasped when he heard that, about to have a meltdown.
[Sir Shui Jing is his master? Then are these experts here to help us or them? What do we do if they will help the brat?]
He Yunshan and the elders looked between Sword Heart and Zhuo Fan, unable to come up with an answer. Sword Heart smiled.
This only confused the six elders.
[Sir Shui Jing, youâre still on that million years old issue? You first give us hope only to plunge us in despair?]