Chapter 975: North Sea Battlefield

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Sword King Feiyun, a bird told me you have the Soaring Sword. Where is it now?

With the mobilizing plant established, Baili Yutian went on to more important things and of great personal interest.

Shangguan Feiyun flinched and Baili Jingwei stepped in to cover for him, Patriarch, please be calm. We had the divine sword but in a sudden turn of events, the Shangguan clan stole it

What?!

Baili Yutian glared in fury, You mean to tell me that Soaring Sword is back in eastern lands? Humph, are my empires lands so weak that they cant even get a grip on the things it has?!

Shangguan Feiyun bowed at once, soaked with sweat, Sword Patriarch, I am at fault for failing to protect the sword

Humph, you expect to protect my empire when you cant even get a grip on the divine weapon in your hands? Why are you even a Sword King? Or is it something else? Tell me, Sword King Feiyun, do you still feel some longing for the eastern lands and you simply gave it up

Shut up!

Baili Jingwei immediately snapped back at Baili Yuleis insidious accusation, Patriarch, I was there as well. Sword King Feiyun gave his all, his loyalty is beyond reproach. It was the enemy that outsmarted him and me, managing to steal the sword

Baili Yutian gave him a long look, A devious enemy? Youre saying you lost in a battle of minds?

Baili Jingwei shuddered on the inside as he felt utter shame to admit his biggest defeat yet. It was a severe blow to the mans pride in his flawless intellect.

Prime Minister Bailis wisdom has no equal. It must be someone from the inside working with the enemy. And its plain to see that this spy has a tie with eastern lands, he-he-he

With Baili Jingwei hesitating so much, Baili Yuyu took the moment to jeer at Shangguan Feiyuns plight and kick him while down.

Baili Jingwei gnashed his teeth and bowed as he came clean, Patriarch, it has nothing to do with Sword King Feiyun. Its all my fault for losing the divine sword from his ploy. I take full responsibility for my actions. Sword King Feiyun has only followed my advice the entire time. He never failed his duty!

Jingwei, youre a cunning man who has his sights on the end goal. I believe you.

Baili Yutian nodded, but then his visage darkened as bloodthirst shone in his eyes, But you all know that I only care about Dao and my pursuit of it. The only reason I formed this empire is to make it easier for me to get closer. And where do I find it? In the divine swords. Ive completed my inspection of the central areas Sundering Sword and it wont bring me any new insight.

For this reason I am in need to find the other four lands divine swords and understand their design, so that I may one day break the heavens and reach higher. I went as far as waging war with them, all for the swords. Central area wouldnt care about them as long as they sent them over. But they refused me and fought me. Now that I came out and heard that the Sword King Feiyun has brought with him the Soaring Sword to the central area, I couldnt be happier. But in only a few days you lost it as well? Are you trying to toy with my feelings?

Baili Jingwei and Shangguan Feiyun gave a frightened bow as they declared, Never!

I know you wouldnt, but maybe you didnt care enough? Glaring at them, Baili Yutians only interest on this wide green earth were those divine swords.

The only reason the strongest man in the world did not immediately use violence to curb his rage on these disappointing men was because they were too important.

Understanding his anger, Baili Jingwei shook like a leaf. Danqing Shen stepped in and bowed as he took their side, Sword Patriarch, Prime Minister has fallen to the enemys cunning ploy and lost the divine sword, but he has been vanquished, no longer plaguing our empire

What does it matter? The swords still taken! Baili Yutian rumbled.

Baili Jingwei scrunched up his nerve to risk it saying, Patriarch, Ive been useless and the thief escaped. I did not succeed in bringing him to justice

What?!

Shangguan Feiyuns shock echoed around, before even Baili Yutian got to say anything, Prime Minister, didnt brother Dan end the kid? Why are you saying he escaped?

Baili Jingwei spoke with great pain to his pride, I thought so as well, but the one who sold the demon spirit stones to the Serene Sh.o.r.es Trading was a man with a child on his back, matching his description. Furthermore, Murong Xue saw him as well and confirmed how he announced himself as Gu Yifan!

Thats not possible!

Shangguan Feiyun gasped in disbelief, How can a dead guy reappear in the central area and in just three days cause a mess of the imperial capital by killing almost half of its officials? Is it some vengeful ghost?

Baili Jingwei sighed, If only it were that. I fear he pulled a great escape from right under my eyes and enacted an even crueler ploy. Hes too shrewd, my first time encountering such a vile and calculating mind.

Baili Jingwei looked filled with regret.

Baili Yutian watched them talk and sighed, In other words, you dont even know if hes dead and that he disappeared from under you after having his fun with you?

Yes, Patriarch!

Baili Jingwei sighed and lowered his head. Ever since he found out Zhuo Fan was still drawing breath, he felt crushed, his confidence gone.

He felt humiliated how the enemy just waltzed around and did his thing to ruin the place under his governance.

Baili Yutian nodded and spoke, Jingwei, I have noticed your talent in deeper thinking, the best in your field, at the top of your game. First hearing about this matter, I thought it was due to gross negligence, only to see it for the truth. You did your best, but met your true adversary. This is good.

I ask for Patriarchs punishment!

No, your failure is the greatest punishment for you. Youre not the wisest after all!

Baili Yutian grinned, A man who only knew success will be excited at meeting his match, only to feel crushed in the end having lost his confidence as being the best. It is the greatest blow to any man of great talent, that to his pride. Theres no need to punish you, not when youre already punis.h.i.+ng yourself.

Baili Jingwei shook and gnashed his teeth in shame.

Baili Yutian continued, You should thank the heavens for giving you an opponent. If you were like me, undefeated all your life and only looking at the heavens and dismissing anything around you, youll come to understand the meaning of loneliness. Such excellence will always be accompanied by solitude. Maybe its heavens punishment for me, for Im too strong

[Show off!]

Everyones faces twitched at Invincible Swords overblown hubris.

[No matter how I hear it, it sounds like youre tooting your horn!]

[We get it, youre at the top of the world compared to us in martial arts, but could you keep it down a little? Youre seriously asking for it.]

[Then again, no one will try and give it to you either. At the very least make a bit of effort and think of our feelings, please?]

The Nine Sword Kings were men of status and pride, though now cut to the quick by this guys bragging.

Sighing, they shook their heads, feeling like ants in front of such a monster.

However, they would never let their heart speak, ever.

Baili Jingwei bowed convinced, I shall take Patriarchs advice to heart and will strive to fight him next time and win. Also, I have one more thing to report that may brighten Patriarchs mood.

What is it?

Northern lands best in Sea Bright Sect, also the strongest in their land, Ouyang Lingtian, has been gravely wounded from fighting the North Seas sea demon and the land is weakened. They have no leader now and its the best moment to strike. Very few people there could make use of the Heaven Sealing Swords power, with no one better at it than Ouyang Lingtian. This way we

Invade the North Seas outback and take the divine sword!

Baili Yutians eyes shone and shouted with joy, The sea demon of the North Sea is ruthless. I once fought him myself, since no man could best me, but it wouldve been so much worse if I had become weakened in the northern lands. What if someone took advantage and killed me. The greatest shame is dying at a n.o.bodys hands. Thats why I had yet to truly experience the sea demons skills. It seems now that the demon is quite amazing. Going to northern lands might give me another chance to fight him, ha-ha-ha

Baili Yutian laughed but Baili Jings.h.i.+ shook his hand, Patriarch is going into enemy territory by himself? Thats too dangerous? What if they join forces

No matter, because theyll never get the chance, humph

Baili Jingwei was practically basking in victory by now, This way, in our war with the four lands, the main battlefield will be on the northern lands. It also happens that Shangguan clan took the sword northbound. Well s.n.a.t.c.h that one as well!