Published: March 8, 2025
Master Law Sovereign sat down, his gaze casually sweeping across the faces of the nine people present, and said lightly, “What are your thoughts on today’s matter, everyone?”
The Night Emperor sighed with a bitter smile, “It’s far more serious than we imagined.”
The other eight second ancestors sighed in unison.
The Night Emperor pondered for a moment and said, “Master Law Sovereign, I must bring up an old topic today; I dare to ask one question.”
Master Law Sovereign replied lightly, “You may speak.”
“Is this Chu Yang really the nine calamity sword master?” The Night Emperor asked with a serious expression, almost articulating each word carefully.
This question had lingered in the Night Emperor's heart for a long time.
He had asked it once before in front of Master Law Sovereign, but at that time, Master Law Sovereign did not answer directly, only saying they should wait and see.
Today, at this gathering, the Night Emperor raised the question again.
However, his mindset was vastly different from that time.
Back then, Chu Yang was merely a potential hazard, but now he had already become a formidable opponent capable of going head-to-head with the nine great families!
Although this kid himself had little of note, and was hardly qualified for anything, the strength of his backing was truly astounding.
Upon hearing this question, the other eight second ancestors couldn’t help but perk up their ears.
This matter was incredibly important!
If Chu Yang was indeed the nine calamity sword master, then the nine great families would be in real danger. They had to find a way to eliminate him quickly!
Master Law Sovereign fell silent for a moment and then said, “It shouldn’t be! Or perhaps I haven’t found out for sure.”
The hearts of the second ancestors began to drum with anxiety.
Master Law Sovereign’s words were quite pointed.
Was it true or not?
Master Law Sovereign’s eyes fell on Li Xiangsi's face, and he said lightly, “Xiangsi, what do you think?”
Li Xiangsi smiled wryly and said, “I haven’t had much contact with this person, but... cough cough. Our Li family’s position is quite awkward now... it’s hard to say anything.”
The other second ancestors all huffed in unison. You have a nine calamity sword master hidden at home; of course, you’re not anxious now! Yet you still say such unhelpful things.
“Xiangsi. Is that Li Xiong Tu in your family confirmed as one of the nine calamities?” Master Law Sovereign asked with a smile.
“About this, I really can’t be certain.” Li Xiangsi shook her head, smiling bitterly, “Master Law Sovereign, I’ll be honest here. If we truly believed he was one of the nine calamities, our Li family wouldn’t even come to this Myriad Medicine Convention. But if we deny it... there’s nothing to talk about. This matter is currently a muddled account.”
Stone Family’s Stone Shock retorted angrily, “You’re muddled like a chicken! I see there’s no one here more clear-headed than you! You’re just trying to take advantage and act innocent!”
Master Law Sovereign smiled slightly, “I believe what Xiangsi just said. However, in my view, it’s not certain if anyone from your family actually is.”
He said lightly, “Throughout history, the nine calamity sword master doesn’t reveal themselves until they are fully developed; unseen in the mundane world, it’s impossible to discern. Over the past ninety thousand years, who knows how many have been wrongly killed, yet the real nine calamity has not lost one!”
“And Li Xiong Tu from your family has early on had such rumors spread, and in a very public setting.” Master Law Sovereign continued lightly, “Do you really think that with so many of us present, we wouldn’t be able to take down a Li Xiong Tu? Even if your Li family protects him with all their might, what difference would it make?”
Li Xiangsi broke into a cold sweat and said, “Master Law Sovereign speaks the truth.”
But in her heart, she thought: If I can’t even tell if my family member is one of the nine calamities, can you all really figure it out just by speculation?