Published: March 8, 2025
Chu Yang's words seemed like a joke, yet they also did not.
However, the members of the Lan Family displayed remarkable composure, laughing heartily at what they perceived to be an exceedingly amusing jest from Chu Yang.
Yet, deep down, they felt a chill. They understood that since Chu Yang had taken his seat, the initiative had swiftly slipped from the Lan Family's grasp and into his hands, and he wielded it with increasing ease.
At this point in the conversation, it was clear that their passive position today was unlikely to be reversed.
"This time our Lan Family took such a reckless approach due to circumstances beyond our control," Lan Ruo sincerely stated. "Brother Chu, please be understanding."
Chu Yang recognized that he was referring to the Lan Family's arrangement to have people waiting for over a year, and he waved his hand dismissively. "Let's not mention that. I should thank you all for protecting Iron Cloud."
Lan Ruo chuckled lightly, his gaze flickering slightly as he took several large sips of wine. Under the influence of drink, he intentionally or unintentionally said, "I truly did not expect that the one who once upended the heaven and earth—Chu King of Hell—is actually the renowned nine calamity sword master who dominates the destiny of the Nine Heavens... This is indeed a shocking and numbing matter."
Chu Yang smiled faintly without replying.
Yet he knew that the main event of the day had finally arrived.
Seeing that Chu Yang didn’t deny it, the members of the Lan Family brightened up and exchanged glances.
It seemed he was indeed the one!
Lan Xin Hua laughed, "Ruo'er is still a bit young. She should have realized long ago that apart from the nine calamity sword master, who else in this world could achieve such a monumental reversal in the fate of two great nations while being utterly defenseless?"
"The Ancestral Patriarch speaks wisely," Lan Ruo laughed heartily.
Chu Yang smiled wryly, lost in thought. Judging by his expression, it seemed he wanted to say something but held back, shaking his head and letting out a bitter smile.
He lifted his wine cup and took a gentle sip, his gaze lost in contemplation, slightly perplexed.
Lan Ruo and the others felt a sudden unease, sensing something was off with Chu Yang.
Sure enough, the next moment, Chu Yang let out a bitter sigh.
Lan Ruo’s eyes flashed, and he laughed heartily, "Brother Chu, one should enjoy life's triumphs to the fullest; why sigh in despair?"
Chu Yang chuckled, a hint of self-mockery in his tone. "Nine calamity sword master? Haha... Quite a title; sigh..."
Lan Ruo and the others exchanged worried glances, their hearts racing.
Suddenly, Chu Yang extended his right hand, and with a clang, a sword appeared as if conjured from thin air. The sword glimmered with a brilliant light, akin to a king among swords, ruling the world!
The Nine Calamity Sword!
All five of them gasped inwardly, their eyes fixated on the sword, filled with eagerness and reverence.
Chu Yang’s identity as the nine calamity sword master was finally confirmed! The arrangements over the past year had not been in vain! In this moment, all five of them shared the same thought.
No one noticed that at the moment the Nine Calamity Sword appeared, a colorless and odorless mist blended into the food and wine on the table.
The mist had already dissipated.
Chu Yang sighed deeply, flipping his hand as he prepared to put away the Nine Calamity Sword, his demeanor despondent. "This thing is indeed a treasure. Since we’re all familiar faces, and you all have basically confirmed my identity, I won't hide anything... Haha... However, what you don’t know is... this identity of the nine calamity sword master is truly the biggest pitfall throughout history."
"The biggest pitfall throughout history?" Lan Ruo and the others were all stunned.
"Indeed." Chu Yang took a sip of wine and spoke desolately, "The Nine Calamity Sword can dominate the world, that much is true; but... without strength, even possessing the Nine Calamity Sword, what use is it? After obtaining the Nine Calamity Sword, I learned that there is also a backlash involved!"