Followers

"What are you doing, Brother? Wake up quickly!"

Xia Qitian stood up with a sad expression and said, "Ninth Brother, you have to help me this time! I offended Su Zhan a few days ago. You should know about it, right?"

"I've heard some rumors, but Brother, aren't you back already? Brother Su is a generous person. If there's any grudge, he usually clarifies it directly. Since he let you go, he probably won't do anything. Don't take this matter to heart."

Xia Qihai looked helpless and said, "Besides, you are the Crown Prince! If he wants to deal with you, he has to consider our father, the king, right?"

"If it was before, I would definitely agree with your thinking. But now, I have learned that Su Zhan single-handedly defeated the highest powers from the Zhengyang Sect, Yue Family, Huangfeng Valley, and Baoshan Sect, which are equivalent to the position of the Yuntian Sword Sect in our Xia Nation. Ninth Brother, think about it, what should he be worried about?"

Fear appeared on Xia Qitian's face as he said, "Father? Father is no match for him! UnlessI spend the rest of my life hiding in the palace hall, relying on the strong palace formation to protect me, maybe I can save my life...

No, that's not true!

Su Zhan's growth speed is astonishing, almost challenging the heavens!

Who knows what level he will reach in three to five years? By that time, maybe a single sword strike could split our Xia Nation's palace!

With someone so powerful, Ninth Brother, can you blame me for being afraid?"

"He single-handedly defeated the top powers of four countries... Is what you say true, Brother?"

Xia Qihai hesitated. "Brother Su is indeed not normal, but this is too excessive—"

"That's right! Everything is true! I just received the news! The four major factions united to besiege the Yuntian Sword Sect, and Su Zhan single-handedly defeated them. It's true!

Otherwise, why would I be so worried? Because you are familiar with Su Zhan, you must help me convey a few words and make him accept my apology!"

"Alright."

"In that case, let's leave tomorrow. I will bring the True Martial Sword bestowed upon me by the king!"

Xia Qihai was surprised. "Brother, if you're going to apologize, why are you bringing such a powerful weapon like the True Martial Sword? Moreover, considering your cultivation level, if you forcefully use the True Martial Sword, I'm worried—"

"I want to give it to Su Zhan as a sign of sincerity! Alright, Ninth Brother, I will prepare now. I will come to find you tomorrow!"

After speaking, Crown Prince Xia Qitian hurriedly left.

"To give the True Martial Sword, the second most powerful sword after the Xia Wang Sword owned by King Xia and the Yuntian Ling Sword held by the Yuntian Sword Sect's sect master, to Brother Su..."

Xia Qihai murmured unconsciously, lost in thought.

Both the Xia Wang Sword and the Yuntian Ling Sword were heritage swords, and only King Xia and the Yuntian Sword Sect's sect master could wield them.

Therefore, in a certain sense, the True Martial Sword had already become the most powerful weapon that could be obtained by the Xia Nation!

However, when Xia Qihai thought of Su Zhan single-handedly defeating four major factions, he suddenly felt relieved.

For an extraordinary powerhouse like Brother Su, what is the True Martial Sword?

By the way, Brother Su's strength has grown so rapidly that he might now be the strongest in the Xia Nation...

When I arrive at the Yuntian Sword Sect, should I address him as Brother Su as before, or should I call him Senior Su?

Sigh! This person's growth is too fast!

Xia Qihai wore a frustrated expression and sighed.

...

One day later.

In the main hall of the Yuntian Sword Sect's main peak.

Chen Changfeng rushed in and said, "Senior Brother, Elder Cao Mu from the Zhengyang Sect's Hall of Punishment has arrived!"

Upon hearing the words "Zhengyang Sect," several elders became furious.

"The Zhengyang Sect? Are they so daring that they still want to attack our Yuntian Sword Sect?"

"Damn it! Please give the order, let me go and meet him!"

"You? Go ahead! I'm itching to deal with him myself. Let me be the one to slaughter him!"

...

"Shut up!"

Qin Jincheng glanced at the elders, reprimanded them, then turned to Chen Changfeng and asked, "Is he here to make amends?"

"Your guess, Senior Brother, is correct. He does want to make amends, and he brought the secret technique of the Zhengyang Sect, the Zhengyang True Body, as well as twenty-five seeds of the unique spiritual herbs of heaven and earth, the Yangye Grass. He hopes that we can stop pursuing this matter."

"Zhengyang True Body and the Yangye Grass Seeds... It seems they are truly afraid this time, haha!"

Qin Jincheng laughed and said, "Let him wait."

"Wait? Until when?"

"Wait until the representatives of the other three major factions arrive, then we can discuss this matter together!"

"Do you believe, Senior Brother, that they will all come to make amends?"

"Of course!"

Qin Jincheng, with a hint of arrogance, confidently said, "After witnessing the true power of our Yuntian Sword Sect's genius, Su Zhan, how could they still have the courage to oppose our sect?"

"That's true. Then I will go and give him the answer."

Chen Changfeng smiled and left the main hall.

After half a day.

Representatives from the four major factions gathered, and under the orders of Sect Master Qin Jincheng, they were brought to the main hall of the peak.

Four peak Core Yuan Realm experts, and three of them are even half-step God Transformation Realm powerhouses, stood in the hall without seats.

They were examined by the sect elders, like prisoners awaiting a decision.

Sect Master Qin Jincheng sat on the main seat above, not waiting for them to speak, and immediately said, "Gentlemen, reconciliation is possible, but I have only one condition. From now on, your four major factions will become followers of the Yuntian Sword Sect, and all these issues will be resolved!"

Upon hearing this, the faces of the top four experts changed drastically.

"Can Sect Master Qin change his condition?"

"If we become followers, what is the difference from annihilation?"

"The Zhengyang Sect is willing to offer all the treasures of our sect, but becoming followers of the Yuntian Sword Sect is completely unacceptable!"

"For my Yue Family, with a heritage of 1,500 years, even the royal family cannot make us followers. Sect Master Qin, isn't your demand too much?"

Qin Jincheng was not surprised by their reactions and smiled, saying, "There is still a difference. If we annihilate you, it means the end of your heritage, and your lives will be in danger. Becoming followers only means serving under the Yuntian Sword Sect. You can still cultivate within the influence of your own sect as usual.

Of course, I'm not forcing you. If you don't want to, you can directly refuse."

The four experts had extremely gloomy expressions.

Clearly, they did not expect that the Yuntian Sword Sect would not value the treasures they offered and instead want everything from them!

Becoming followers meant that everything would be in the hands and control of the Yuntian Sword Sect.

In this situation, the four major factions were almost helpless!

Cao Mu from the Zhengyang Sect said earnestly, "Is this your intention, Sect Master Qin, or is it Su Zhan's intention? Honestly, compared to you, Sect Master Qin, I am more concerned about the latter!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the elders of the Yuntian Sword Sect were immediately angered.

"How dare you disrespect Sect Master!"

"Do you dare to oppose Sect Master?"

Cao Mu said, "I have prepared myself to die on this journey! What else is there to fear?"

Qin Jincheng stared coldly at Cao Mu and said, "I have long discussed with Su Zhan on how to handle such a situation. This is my intention, but at the same time, it is also his intention!"