Chapter 836 - 833: Countermeasures

At this moment, Sword Obsession said to Ye Fan, "You are responsible for contacting Xu Zun, and spreading the news that the Sect Master will leave seclusion in ten days, while I will find a way to suppress these old guys first."

"Master, rest assured, I will do it!"

Ye Fan took Feng Shaofeng and Li’er and started spreading the message.

Of course, Ye Fan also contacted Xu Zun, but Xu Zun seemed to have vanished overnight.

Ye Fan had a foreboding sense, knowing that something must have happened to Xu Zun, and they could only rely on themselves for now. However, at this moment, Ye Fan thought of someone.

That person was Zhou Zhimei.

He found Zhou Zhimei and shared the situation with her, and Zhou Zhimei immediately expressed her willingness to help.

After this news spread, a storm stirred within the Infinite Sword Sect, and among the hundred thousand disciples, no one could tell which information was genuine.

However, regardless of which was true, it made little difference to most of these hundred thousand disciples.

Upon hearing this news, He Quan and Lone Wolf knew they had to act ahead of schedule.

Today, He Quan joined forces with Lone Wolf and two elders to take control of Great Jade Peak, Tiandu Peak, and other mountains. The elders they contacted were Elder Tiandu and Elder Kui Wei, along with He Quan and Lone Wolf, forming four great elders.

The speed of their plot was astonishingly fast.

Sword Obsession had only contacted two elders, the Guardian Elder, also known as Elder Netherworld. Emei Heavenly Master would certainly side with Sword Obsession.

Because Sword Obsession was her old partner, they were like an old married couple, sharing alignments naturally.

Yet, the situation was quite complex.

It was certainly the first time since the founding of the Infinite Sword Sect.

No matter from which side, the four elders held an absolute advantage as Sword Obsession and his two companions reached Great Jade Peak.

The four elders emerged.

At this time, Sword Obsession sternly rebuked, "You all are highly positioned elders, staging a coup at the moment the Sect Master is about to leave seclusion. Could it be that you intend to rebel?"

Only to hear Lone Wolf coldly retort, "Sect Master? Hahaha, he’s just a complete demon lord, why should my Sword Dao exist?"

"Only to vanquish demons and uphold justice and peace, but the Sect Master has become a demon. How can he maintain justice and peace? If he continues as Sect Master, many problems will surely arise."

"Indeed, he is unworthy of being Sect Master!"

He Quan also chimed in, sharing the sentiment.

At this point, Sword Obsession coldly remarked, "Who becomes the Sect Master is not for you to decide. Moreover, in ten days, when the Sect Master emerges, whether he is righteous or evil will be clear to all."

He Quan and Lone Wolf were certain that the Infinite Sword Ancestor could not leave seclusion in ten days because the Infinite Sword Ancestor is now a demon.

If he were to emerge, he would be unacceptable not just to the Infinite Sword Sect but to the righteous path as a whole, which gave them ample confidence.

Then He Quan declared, "I’ve already sent this news to the Sword God Temple. If expected, the Sword God Temple will soon send an envoy to investigate the truth!"

"We’ll see how you can cover it up then!"

Sword Obsession coldly said, "Clearer minds will prevail, and once it’s clear you’ve twisted the truth and that the Sect Master hasn’t turned to the Demon Path, do you know what your four’s fate will be?"

"You needn’t worry about that; whatever the outcome, we are never afraid!"

Elder Tiandu spoke up.

At this moment, with their convictions so settled, why would they easily change?

"Very well, remember the words you’ve spoken!"

Emei Heavenly Master immediately commented.

The three of them left Great Jade Peak, for at least before the arrival of the Sword God Temple’s envoy, nothing significant would happen.

Because three against four, even with greater numbers, the three were very powerful, and a real fight would undoubtedly lead to mutual destruction.

Both sides were pondering strategies.

On Great Jade Peak, He Quan said, "To avoid chaos, bring all hundred thousand disciples into our camp, for that is our only recourse."

They had to act ahead of time, as advancing first meant seizing the initiative.

At this time, Lone Wolf said, "Soul-locking Technique!"

"Indeed, with Xu Family and the three elders united, we ought to dismantle their defenses now!"

He Quan declared.

"Excellent, looks like tomorrow there will be quite a spectacle to behold."

"They say emerging in ten days, within these ten days, they will likely adjust, thus we must act before them."

"The Sword Master should be able to arrive tomorrow,"

He Quan opened his mouth to say.

"Good, then tomorrow will unfold a spectacular drama," Elder Tiandu laughed.

Elder Kui Wei also laughed, all four being ambitious figures, even though they were currently allied, they all knew that after eliminating the Sect Master’s line, it would be a battle among themselves.

For there can be only one Sect Master, only one to rule the Infinite Sword Sect, yet all four desire to grasp the sect, all four wish to become Sect Master.

However, those are issues for future concern, for now, they were covertly implementing various strategies!

On Yanqi Peak, Elder Netherworld said, "They dare to act so recklessly and boldly, just wait until the Sect Master emerges, then they’ll have their comeuppance!"

"The Sect Master still needs a few days before emerging!"

Sword Obsession opened his mouth.

Yet Emei Heavenly Master said, "We can’t wait that long; they will surely adjust soon, so we should bring the Sect Master out ahead of time now!"

"I understand, but the Sect Master is still healing his injuries!"

"This matter is urgent, martial brother, just bring the Sect Master out now."

Elder Netherworld also spoke up.

Sword Obsession appeared very troubled, but Emei Heavenly Master scolded, "Are you a man or not, being such a dawdler and still having doubts at a time like this?"

"Is there something you’re hiding that can’t be seen?"

Emei Heavenly Master clearly was in a foul temper, berating Sword Obsession till half-dead.

Therefore, Sword Obsession said, "The situation is quite serious, come with me!"

He led the two of them to the forbidden area behind the mountain.

In the forbidden area behind the mountain, when the Infinite Sword Ancestor saw Sword Obsession bringing Emei Heavenly Master and Elder Netherworld, he asked, "Why have you come to see me?"

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

The two hastily paid their respects.

"No need for formalities,"

the Infinite Sword Ancestor spoke, and the two looked at him, realizing that the Infinite Sword Ancestor appeared perfectly normal, completely unaffected by the Demon Path.

But why would He Quan and the others spread such rumors?

So, Sword Obsession explained everything to the two.

The two suddenly understood; she had indeed fallen into the Demon Path, but was saved by Ye Fan, which made Emei Heavenly Master and Elder Netherworld view Ye Fan in a new light.

Then Sword Obsession relayed the outside news to the Infinite Sword Ancestor, who immediately became furious, but in his rage, he coughed out a mouthful of blood.

"Sect Master!"

"Martial Brother!"

The three quickly showed concern.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor said, "My injuries are still healing!"

"But the outside world can’t wait any longer."

Emei Heavenly Master said immediately.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor said, "If I can restore eighty percent of my strength, I can control this turmoil."

"How can you recover eighty percent of your strength?"

Elder Netherworld asked.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor said, "It’s not difficult, but it will require some effort from the three of you

"Sect Master, just say the word. In this dire situation, no need to worry about the small details,"

Emei Heavenly Master said.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor said, "Then lend me your three’s Inner Strength for healing. With just one night, I can restore eighty percent of my strength!"

"Then, even if they’ve paid off the Sword Master, I will not fear!"

"Alright!"

The three nodded immediately. Draining Inner Strength was no big deal; they could recover in a few days, though temporarily unable to fight.

But at this time, as long as the Infinite Sword Ancestor’s cultivation was restored, it didn’t matter if they could or couldn’t fight.

Because as long as they can control the situation.

The three immediately set to work, channeling their Inner Strength to take turns healing the Infinite Sword Ancestor.

The Infinite Sword Ancestor’s cultivation was making tremendous leaps; he felt he was not far from his peak.