Austin was still cultivating in seclusion in the eye of the cosmos when the Curry Sword Sect was attacked.
After much discussion, the four major forces had decided to attack the Curry Sword Sect now,
while they still had the chance.
The first places they struck were, of course, the strongholds of the Curry Sword Sect.
One of the most prosperous cities of the Curry Sword Sect was suddenly invaded by a large group of murderous warriors one day.
Before the people of this city could react,
they were surrounded in all directions.
A middle-aged man stepped out of the group of invaders and shouted arrogantly with his hands behind his back,
"This city belonged to the Long Sword Sect!
How dare you snatch it away from us?
We're taking it back.
All the people of the Curry Sword Sect, get the hell out of here right now. Otherwise, don't blame us for what happens to you!"
The numerous divine gods from the Curry Sword Sect who were guarding the city slowly rose into the air.
"Nonsense! This land used to be nothing but plains. Our Curry Sword Sect is the one that built it.
Since when did it become your territory?
Are you deliberately challenging us?" one of them shouted.
The middle-aged man scoffed, "The whole Sword Cosmos belongs to the Long Sword Sect, including this city. Stop arguing unnecessarily.
I'll count to three.
By the time I'm done, all of you should disappear from my sight.
Otherwise, all of you will die!"
"You've gone too far!
Cut the crap and fight,"
one of the divine gods of the Curry Sword Sect roared angrily.
"Let's fight!" the rest of the divine gods echoed.
Although they hadn't expected this invasion, they were all amped up and ready to fight to defend their city.
"You losers, you're just dirt beneath my feet. You think you can actually fight me?"
the middle-aged man said coldly, utterly unnerved by the fervor of his enemies.
He calmly stretched out a single finger and pointed forward. Everyone around him felt as if he was moving in slow-motion. The next moment, a dazzling beam of sword radiance burst forth from his finger.
Then, his finger grew rapidly in size,
turning into a divine mountain with overwhelming power in a matter of seconds.
The void around the mountain imploded in an instant, sending shockwaves throughout the city.
"Damn it,
he's a governing god!
Let's retreat!"
a divine god from the Curry Sword Sect said, widening his eyes fearfully.
"Do you really think you can escape?"
the middle-aged man asked with a malicious look in his eyes. His voice was laced with the clear intent to kill.
His gigantic f
er with worry.
"It's okay.
I knew that this day would come sooner or later.
You two continue to guard the Ethereal World and protect the headquarters.
I'll take care of matters outside,"
Austin replied calmly. His ability to maintain his composure in any situation lent confidence to his followers. It was one of the reasons they admired him so much.
"Okay, we understand.
Master, be careful,"
Warner and Emmet replied in unison. As usual, they would carry out his orders with the utmost care.
Austin walked out of the Ethereal World, staring thoughtfully into the distance.
"It's time to end this once and for all,"
he murmured to himself.
The four major forces were the ones who had opposed the Sword Son Curry back in the day. Therefore, the four major forces and the Curry Sword Sect were mortal enemies.
Even if they hadn't made the first move, Austin would have eventually gone to them to settle the score.
After leaving the Ethereal World, he prowled in the void, searching for his target.
At the same time,
one of the armies of the four major forces besieged yet another city of the Curry Sword Sect.
This was a strong army made of elite warriors,
all of whom were burning with bloodthirsty desire.
"You are from the Ximen Clan, aren't you? Please leave this city right now. You are not welcome here!"
a semi-governing god shouted from inside the city.
One of the divine gods from the Ximen Clan scoffed in response and shouted,
"Kill all the people of the Curry Sword Sect!
Leave no one alive!"
But there was an equally loud shout that followed from a citizen of the Curry Sword City.
"Everyone, the opportunity to show our loyalty to our master has come. Let's kill all these foreign enemies!"