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When Elder Xiao Jiukong emerged from the void, the entire world fell into silence.
Elder Xiao Supreme Elder!
In the Tai'a Sword Sect, he was myth incarnate.
Elder Xiao Supreme Elder was not only the strongest within the Tai'a Sword Sect, having reached the mid-stage of the Heavenly Saint Realm but had also joined the top sect in the Central Region, "Heavenly Sacred Palace." In the Heavenly Sacred Palace, he held a high status, serving as the deputy master of the First Holy Temple.
There were rumours that Elder Xiao Supreme Elder had extremely high mastery over the Sword Art, to the extent that during his adventures in the Upper Realm's Minor Spirit Realm, even the great sword sects there took notice of him and specially nurtured his talent.
It was also said that in his youth, with a sword in hand, Elder Xiao Supreme Elder traveled alone to thirty-two other continents, earning a formidable reputation!
Seeing Elder Xiao Supreme Elder arriving in person, all the Tai'a Sword Sect warriors outside the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion were completely awed.
As the foremost figure of the Tai'a Sword Sect, Elder Xiao Supreme Elder rarely made public appearances, either cultivating in seclusion within the sect's gates or within the Heavenly Sacred Palace. Now, he had personally come here for the girl in front of them!
Moreover, from the young girl's words, it was clear that Elder Xiao Supreme Elder had significant ties with her!
The warriors of the Tai'a Sword Sect had thought of the Heavenly Saint backing the girl, but they never imagined that this Heavenly Saint would be Elder Xiao Supreme Elder himself!
With Elder Xiao Supreme Elder backing her up, no wonder she was so fearless. It wasn't just facing Elder Liu—she could even walk sideways through the entire Tai'a Sword Sect!
Looking again at Mu Qingqing and Ye Chen, all of the Tai'a Sword Sect warriors showed fear in their eyes.
These two youngsters had too great of a backing!
Ye Chen also looked towards Elder Xiao Supreme Elder in the sky.
This was his first time facing a mid-stage Heavenly Saint Realm powerhouse.
Ye Chen saw in Elder Xiao Supreme Elder's face a pair of eyes that he dared not look closely into; those eyes seemed like they contained an endless void within, making one feel as if even their mind would be sucked in and extinguished at a glance!
There were also the wrinkle lines on his face like sword scars, combined with his sword-qi-like flowing white hair, indicating Elder Xiao Supreme Elder's great age, most likely exceeding thousands of years!
Ye Chen felt that unlike early-stage Heavenly Saint Realm powerhouses, whose auras stirred the void and wielded the endless might of the Heavenly Saint, Elder Xiao Supreme Elder, having reached the mid-stage of the Heavenly Saint Realm, seemed as if he could merge the endless void within his body, as if his body concealed an entire void world!
"A mid-stage Heavenly Saint Realm powerhouse!"
"This is the might of a mid-stage Heavenly Saint Realm powerhouse!"
Ye Chen was deeply shocked.
He had heard that mastering at least one of the Heavenly Void Laws of metal, wood, water, fire, or earth to perfection could lead to achieving Heavenly Saint status, and upon entering the Heavenly Saint Realm, one could truly begin to comprehend an even more powerful sixth law—the law of space!
Early-stage Heavenly Saint Realm beings comprehend the "External Space Law." They can create spatial sacred artifacts and harness the powers of space from the void.
When cultivators break through to the mid-stage of the Heavenly Saint Realm, it is said they start to comprehend the "Inner Space Law," capable of forming countless "caves" within their bodies, storing endless power of the Heavenly Saint and forming a more powerful "Cave Power."
As for late-stage Heavenly Saint Realm beings, it is rumored that such beings have already begun researching the ultimate power of space laws, unbelievably powerful!
Ye Chen had not seen a late-stage Heavenly Saint Realm being yet.
Even Ye Chen glanced at Mu Qingqing. He had once asked Mu Qingqing about the status of her grandfather in the Heavenly Sacred Palace, but the girl merely responded with a mysterious smile, never answering directly.
Seeing this, it seemed that her background was indeed extraordinary.
Noticing everyone's gaze turning towards her, Mu Qingqing's sly eyes shifted as she looked to Elder Xiao Supreme Elder, "Elder Xiao, I'm not someone to hold a grudge over such a thing. Since he didn't harm Ye Chen or me, a light punishment would suffice."
"A light punishment?" Elder Xiao Supreme Elder knew the cunning of the girl before him all too well. If he didn't handle this matter properly, he could end up giving this clever girl leverage over him.
And that would lead to headaches for him later.
However, these thoughts were, of course, not something Elder Xiao Supreme Elder would express aloud. He sighed helplessly at Mu Qingqing, then turned his head to look at Elder Liu, "Liu Chan, you used your position to bully juniors and laid hands upon the younger generation.
This time, you are sentenced to reflect upon your actions in seclusion at Ascetic Cultivator Cliff within the Sword Sect for the next three hundred years. Do not leave the sect during this time."
A three-hundred-year confinement!
This was Elder Xiao Supreme Elder's punishment for Elder Liu!
Hearing this punishment, many of the Tai'a Sword Sect disciples took a sharp intake of breath; many among them were not even three hundred years old yet, and Elder Liu had just been sentenced to three hundred years of confinement for reflection!
Upon hearing Elder Xiao Supreme Elder's sentence, Liu Chan didn't dare say a word against it and hastily accepted the punishment.
Three hundred years of confinement, although it would be tough for him as a Heavenly Saint, was still bearable.
It was better than arousing Elder Xiao Supreme Elder's further anger and receiving even greater punishment.
"Alright, you may go and receive your punishment," Elder Xiao Supreme Elder said, waving his hand to dismiss Elder Liu after settling the sentence.
Elder Liu bowed respectfully toward Elder Xiao Supreme Elder, then quickly took Liu Zheng and flew towards the Tai'a Sword Sect, fearing that if he lingered any longer, the girl might say something more and incur additional punishment.
"How about it, Qing, you're satisfied with this punishment, aren't you?" Elder Xiao Supreme Elder asked with a smile as he watched Elder Liu fly away.
"It doesn't matter whether I'm satisfied or not; frankly, I don't care about that," Mu Qingqing giggled, "Elder Xiao, the reason for my visit this time is to ask for your help with a matter."
"What matter?" Elder Xiao Supreme Elder's gaze shifted to Ye Chen beside Mu Qingqing as he spoke.
Able to cultivate to the Mid-stage Heavenly Saint Realm, there were few things that could escape his notice. Upon seeing Ye Chen beside Mu Qingqing, Elder Xiao Supreme Elder knew that her visit to the Tai'a Sword Sect was surely related to the young man before him.
Feeling the penetrating gaze of Elder Xiao Supreme Elder, Ye Chen felt as if his entire being was being seen through.
"Not bad, at the age of fifteen, to have cultivated to the Mid-stage Spirit Sea, and even daring to face a Heavenly Saint—although with the aid of a Heavenly Saint's power—your courage is indeed extraordinary," Elder Xiao Supreme Elder commented as he observed Ye Chen, nodding his head, "Hm?
The Sword Intents on you are not bad either, you have actually cultivated the Sword Intents to the third level, reaching the extent of a high-order sword matrix!"
Ye Chen's age, true realm, and even his Sword Intents were all seen through by Elder Xiao Supreme Elder at a glance!
Seeing Elder Xiao Supreme Elder sizing up Ye Chen, Mu Qingqing smiled gleefully, "As expected, Elder Xiao is formidable!"
"Indeed, my request for Elder Xiao's help is indeed related to Ye Chen," she affirmed.
"First, I would like to invite Ye Chen to join the First Holy Temple of the Heavenly Sacred Palace, and I hope Elder Xiao would be willing to recommend him!"
"Second, Ye Chen's swordsmanship is quite impressive. I would like to ask Elder Xiao to allow him the use of the 'Divine Artifact, Fallen Sword,' so he can enter and cultivate within it!"