Chapter 457: The Content of the Decree Isn't Important

Chapter 457: The Content of the Decree Isn't Important

The imperial decree hanging in the sky above the main hall radiated immense pressure, enveloping the entire Sword Qi Mountain.

Countless swordsmiths and Sword Qi Mountain disciples looked at the imperial decree, feeling this enormous pressure. The powerful pressure was akin to the overwhelming presence of an emperor descending upon them, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.

After a brief silence, a sudden flash of sword light emerged from a corner of Sword Qi Mountain. The mountain was suddenly filled with sword qi as a dark green flying sword shot toward the sky at lightning speed, trailing countless sword qi and heading straight for the decree with great momentum!

"It's the Green Algae Sword! It's Martial Uncle Wang, he's made his move!"

As everyone watched the dark green flying sword, they were immediately reminded of the senior cultivating on the mountain. The Green Algae Sword, although not one of the Hundred Year Swords, was still quite extraordinary. When it was forged, its entire body was emerald green, with patterns on the blade resembling green algae floating in water. After its creation, the sword chose a sword cultivator on the mountain, formally recognizing him as its master. Over the years, this sword cultivator continued his cultivation and already stepped into the Nepenthe Realm a few years ago, becoming a true sword immortal!

All the disciples on the mountain knew this story, but these sword immortals usually cultivated in the back mountains and seldom appeared, so the disciples had rarely seen them draw their swords.

But now, with the imperial decree descending upon Sword Qi Mountain, this reclusive sword immortal on the mountain had finally drawn his sword.

The sky was filled with sweeping sword qi as the Green Algae Sword shone with brilliant green light, its power immense!

The decree floated silently in the sky amidst the endless sword qi and just remained still. Only when the flying sword drew near did the decree suddenly radiate a burst of golden light. In an instant, the tidal wave of sword qi was destroyed, the golden light tore through the endless sword qi, scattering in all directions.

The Green Algae Sword did not retreat, facing off against the imperial decree in the sky.

A figure emerged from the back mountain, heading towards the sky. The man was clad in green robes, surrounded by an aura of formidable sword qi.

"It's Martial Uncle Wang!"

The green-robed man who appeared before everyone's eyes was none other than Wang Chan, the master of the Green Algae Sword.

Wang Chan went towards the sky, summoning that flying sword back into his hand. Holding the sword, this unremarkable-looking middle-aged man took a deep breath and then slashed forward. A green line suddenly appeared, stretching out as if to tear heaven and earth apart. But before the sky could be split, it seemed that this green light aimed to first cut apart the imperial decree suspended in the sky.

This sword strike was ferocious and incomparably violent.

As a disciple of Sword Qi Mountain, Wang Chan was naturally dissatisfied with the imperial decree's oppressive display. Even if it represented the will of the Great Liang Emperor, it should not coerce Sword Qi Mountain like this. With this thought, the sword qi emanating from Wang Chan's Green Algae Sword grew even more intense.

However, this sword strike still failed to cut apart the decree. Instead, it shattered abruptly before reaching the decree. At the same time sword qi scattered, the decree slowly unfurled, and an even more formidable aura descended upon Sword Qi Mountain!

If the decree initially felt like an emperor appearing at Sword Qi Mountain, the powerful aura at this moment felt like the emperor himself was finally casting his gaze upon Sword Qi Mountain. The overwhelming pressure in that gaze was unmistakable.

Wang Chan suddenly coughed up a large mouthful of blood. Originally in mid-air, he now fell like a broken kite, plummeting back onto the mountain.

"Martial Uncle Wang?!"

For a moment, the entire Sword Qi Mountain was filled with concerned voices. At the same time, everyone's apprehension toward the decree in the sky grew. Wang Chan was a true-blue sword immortal. Regardless of how long he had been in the Nepenthe Realm, he was ultimately a genuine sword immortal. However, that was just an imperial decree carrying the will of the Great Liang Emperor. Even so, was it not something that a sword immortal could rival?!

One had to know, sword immortals possessed some of the highest killing power in the world!

With Wang Chan's fall, Sword Qi Mountain plunged into a brief silence. As the mountain lord, Yang Furen gazed at the decree with bitterness. Over the years, he had adhered to the ancestral teachings of Sword Qi Mountain, maintaining neutrality between Great Liang and the foreign lands. This neutral stance seemed wise, but in reality, if either side truly decided to target them, the situation for Sword Qi Mountain would be dire.

To reach such heights with the body of a martial artist, especially having ventured alone into the desolate north, any of these feats would be enough to earn his respect.

In the sky, the two flying swords were forced back once more, causing their masters to appear mid-air. The two sword immortals exchanged glances, each seeing the astonishment in the other’s eyes, shocked beyond measure. Ultimately, their eyes reflected only solemnity.

The golden decree in the sky hovered silently, then transformed into a brilliant beam of light. As the light converged, it gradually formed a human figure.

A middle-aged man dressed in emperor robes appeared in the sky.

With this, the pressure intensified.

Everyone on Sword Qi Mountain felt it hard to breathe at this moment. Faced with this immense pressure, everyone's subconscious minds were even telling them to kneel.

All the disciples of Sword Qi Mountain looked at that figure. The Great Liang Emperor formed from the decree merely waved his sleeve, shattering all the sword qi in the sky. The two swords, Withered Leaf and Green Duckweed, flew back to their respective sword immortals. The two sword carried their swords and just watched quietly.

The figure of the Great Liang Emperor appeared before everyone.

Sword Qi Mountain fell into a deathly silence.

Chen Chao knelt on one knee and called out loudly, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Only then, did everyone belatedly turn to look at Chen Chao, remembering that today's events started with this young martial artist coming to the mountain to reforge his saber.c

Wang Chan slowly opened his mouth, "Your Majesty, your prowess is beyond extraordinary. Do you truly intend to humiliate Sword Qi Mountain in this manner?"

The figure said nothing, it just stood with its hands clasped behind its back on the sky, not even lower its head to glance at these people.

After a moment, Yang Furen slowly spoke, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

He did not kneel but performed a formal salute, signifying that Sword Qi Mountain had lowered its head.

Although unwilling, the group of swordsmiths behind him could only follow suit and salute. Even the three sword immortals did the same.

"We pay respects to Your Majesty."

As for the other Sword Qi Mountain cultivators who were either in seclusion or aware that they were no match, none of them appeared at this moment.

Actually, whether they showed up or not made no difference.

At this moment, facing the Great Liang Emperor, anyone would have to show respect, regardless of whether it was outwardly apparent.

The Great Liang Emperor formed from the imperial decree finally turned to look at Chen Chao. There was a hint of appreciation in his eyes. But then, the Great Liang Emperor transformed into golden light and dispersed, reverting to the imperial decree that fell from the sky.

Chen Chao stood up and reached out to catch the decree, then glanced at its contents.

It was completely blank.