My Wife Is The Leader Of A Demonic Cult

69  Chapter 69: Earth Sect Sect Master Jiang Renyi

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The news of the demon expelling convention at Fa Xi Temple spread through Jiangnan Dao like wildfire, and it continued to spread like sparks setting the prairie ablaze.

The Cao Gang's Seven Vajras had formidable reputations in Jianghu, each able to stand against the elites of an entire faction, and were quite renowned. Yet, such masters perished at the hand of that mysterious swordsman, with three of them dead.

And in the final moments of the convention, Liu Qingshan suddenly made an appearance to intercept the peerless swordsman. Who would have thought that not only did he fail to capture the peerless swordsman, but he himself was wounded in the altercation.

Liu Qingshan of Qingyang Wuji, what kind of man was he?

Among the five gangs, Cao Gang currently dominated, well-known in Jianghu, and even a great master listed on the Dragon List. With decades of being active, he had slain countless experts, and three First Grade experts had died at his hands over the years.

As the Cao Gang's power grew day by day, opportunities to act became scarcer, but there was no one in the world who dared to underestimate Liu Qingshan, in fact, they feared him even more. Yet such a person was unable to detain the peerless swordsman.

For a time, all of Jianghu was astir, everyone speculating in secret about the identity of the peerless swordsman.

Some said that the Demon Sect was preparing for a resurgence in Great Yan, and that swordsman was one of the Four Seats of the Demon Sect, the leader of White Tiger Seat, because Yi Daoyun of the White Tiger Seat was a swordsman expert of the current times.

The Four Seats of the Demon Sect were entities that shook Jianghu, with the leaders of the seats among the very top experts of the world.

The involvement of the Demon Sect in the Great Yan Martial World was, without a doubt, momentous news.

Currently, Xiao Qianqiu of the Zhenyi Sect sat atop Zhenyi Mountain, overseeing the heroes below and dominating with arrogance. Relying on the temple's support and their own foundation, they held the world's power. Common sects and factions would not dare to provoke them, and even among the Seven Sects, six and the five dominant gangs would not dare to touch them, showcasing the position of the Zhenyi Sect in Jianghu.

Now, with the Demon Sect entering Great Yan, the structure of Jianghu was certain to undergo immense change. Amidst the chaos, those with ulterior motives, as well as powers holding grudges against Zhenyi Sect, were all watching for opportunities.

But soon there were rumors that Yi Daoyun was in seclusion and that the peerless swordsman was not an expert from the Demon Sect. Moreover, the peerless swordsman had used the Hundred-step Flying Sword and saved Jiang Sanjia, clearly indicating that the swordsman was a disciple of the Sect Leader from Ghost Valley.

The Hundred-step Flying Sword, a Heavenly Martial Level martial art.

Once one reaches the True Martial Level, martial arts can no longer be mastered through mere effort. Even for a natural genius engaging in diligent study, progress would be strenuous and slow.

The martial arts of the Ghost Valley Sect were known for their intricacy and mysteriousness, and the disciples they took in were all geniuses.

The Sect Leader of Ghost Valley was a rare talent in a hundred years and was now one of the few in Jianghu who mastered the Fifth Level Sword Skill, among the top swordsmen.

Some had said he had the opportunity to reach the Sixth Level Sword Skill, to hold the hegemony of the Sword Dao of the world in his hands.

Soon, this rumor was also questioned. The current Ghost Valley Sect Leader roamed the world, his whereabouts mysterious, and there had been no news of him taking on disciples. The swordsmanship displayed by that swordsman was only similar in appearance and not the true Hundred-step Flying Sword.

Ghost Valley Sect had deep connections with Zhenyi Sect and it was unlikely for them to collude with the Demon Sect.

In short, the identity of the peerless swordsman was a matter of various speculations and discussions in Jianghu, yet no one knew their true identity or origin.

But the more it was so, the more curious everyone in Jianghu became about this peerless swordsman.

Before long, it was noticed by some observant individuals that Fa Xi Temple had started to open its gates widely, accepting worshippers and recruiting disciples extensively.

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Bathed in the beauty of the moon and the dim lantern lights, Tan Yun sat on the stone steps in the backyard of Jishi Hall, her small hand continuously stroking the little black pup as if lost in thought.

"Awoo... Woof."

The little black pup felt its fur falling out as it struggled to escape, but no matter how hard it tried, it could not break free from those hands.

"Who is he, really?"

Tan Yun reminisced about that figure, her heart still pounding wildly as if she could no longer control her breathing.

In those eyes, there was both spring and autumn, surpassing all the mountains and rivers she had ever seen.

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Just then, a faint voice rang out.

"Master..."

Upon hearing this voice, Tan Yun quickly stood up.

Li Fuzhou looked at Tan Yun with confusion, "You've been sitting here for almost half an hour, what are you thinking about?"

Tan Yun bit her lip, "I wasn't thinking about anything…"

"Tell the truth."

Li Fuzhou's brows furrowed. Tan Yun was his disciple, and he knew her as well as the palm of his hand.

She was lively and active by nature, disliking stillness, which led to rapid progress in her martial arts in a short time. However, it also restricted her from becoming a top-notch expert.

Sitting motionlessly like this for half an hour was almost unheard of for her.

Lowering her head, Tan Yun said softly, "Disciple was thinking about who that peerless swordsman could be. There is such a formidable expert in the Great Yan Martial World, and even with so many experts from the Human Sect searching, we still haven't found any trace of him. It's really strange."

Li Fuzhou spoke indifferently, "His swordsmanship is indeed not bad and counts as top-tier, but he is still a bit short of the very top swordsmen in the world. The man must be over forty, his specific details are still unknown. If he is under seventy, he might still have a chance to catch up."

An Jing's voice was hoarse, with a touch of indifference that did not seem typical of the recklessness often found in young people. Moreover, most of the experts in today's Great Yan Martial World had started making a name for themselves from a young age. Thus, Li Fuzhou believed that this person should be over forty, very likely an old man who could not conveniently reveal his identity, hence the disguises. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tan Yun pursed her lips and said, "Master, I feel that the swordsman should still be young, probably around thirty."

Li Fuzhou's mouth curved with a hint of mockery, "Thirty? If someone could reach the Fourth Level Sword Skill by thirty, that person would have to be a terrifyingly extraordinary genius, even more fearsome than Yi Daoyun, those of Yujing City, and Yu Heng Sword Sect."

"Do you think such a person would have been unknown until now?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Yun opened her mouth but suddenly closed it again, swayed by Li Fuzhou's remark. She too felt it was somewhat implausible.

If someone were that powerful, how could they not be famous?

Typically, top-tier swordsmen would start to become famous when they are young. They would cultivate their essence, energy, spirit, and their Sword Dao, enduring decades of tempering and adversity before their Sword Dao could truly flourish.

"Stop worrying about that peerless swordsman. The Human Sect's experts are already investigating; whether they can find any clues will be seen in the coming days."

Li Fuzhou waved his hand and squinted his eyes, "I'm actually more worried about that son-in-law."

Tan Yun asked, "Master, are you worried that the Sect Leader of the Earth Sect knows about this?"

The Demon Sect is divided into Heavenly, Earth, and Human Sects. The Human Sect is responsible for theft, hiding, evasion, and gathering intelligence. They often lurk in the shadows, probing for information and acting as undercover agents. Everywhere in the world, disciples of the Human Sect can be found.

The Heavenly Sect has the most experts yet the fewest members, and it receives the most resources. Each person practices the Heavenly Martial Level Martial Arts Earth Demon Technique, which is also the most mysterious force within the Demon Sect. Almost every Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect is chosen from the experts of the Heavenly Sect.

A large reason for the Demon Sect's ability to stand against the Great Yan Martial World and then retreat to the East Luo land was the intervention of experts from the Heavenly Sect.

Apart from the Heavenly and Human Sects, there is the Earth Sect.

In the Demon Sect, the Earth Sect has the most members, nearly comprising about ninety percent of the sect, and represents the backbone of the Demon Sect with tens of thousands of people.

It may seem that these numbers are not as many as those of the Sanhu Gang, but the Sanhu Gang counts boatmen, coachmen, Eighth Grade, and Ninth Grade commoners of Jianghu in their ranks, which is why they appear so formidable.

However, the Earth Sect of the Demon Sect is different; its members have been a part of the sect for many years, practicing the sect's top-tier Martial Arts Heart Method Blood Demon Technique and adhering to strict discipline, being well-versed in killing, and having experienced the trials of blood and fire.

It can be said that the Earth Sect is one of the central pillars of the Demon Sect.

The current leader of the Demon Sect's Earth Sect is also Zhao Qingmei's senior brother, the son of the previous Sect Hierarch Jiang Shang, Jiang Renyi.

Two years after Jiang Shang perished at the hands of Great Yan, during the Demon Sect's selection for a new Hierarch, both he and Zhao Qingmei were qualified for the position. Even many elders of the Demon Sect preferred Jiang Renyi as he was the sole heir to Jiang Shang. However, during the contest between Jiang Renyi and Zhao Qingmei for the position of Sect Hierarch, he chose to step down.