Chapter 402: Are You That Senior?
Sword momentum erupted, instantly freezing the entire battlefield.
That indescribable, irresistible Heaven and Earth Power left everyone present shocked.
However, Heaven and Earth Power is elusive.
And sword momentum is precisely about harnessing this power of Heaven and Earth.
Thus, unless the wielder reveals themselves, no one will be able to detect the source.
Xiao Yi was among the crowd, with no intention of showing himself.
At a distance, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader's face turned to astonishment, as he called out loudly once again, "May I ask which senior has graced us with their presence?"
His resonant voice was filled with a respectful tone.
Sword momentum is one of the hallmarks of Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists.
Yet not every Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artist is capable of comprehending it.
Take the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, for instance, even this Martial Arts Holy Land known for its Sword Dao.
Not all elders within posses sword momentum.
Sword momentum represents a profound understanding of the Sword Dao, an attainment of extremely advanced Sword Dao Knowledge.
This requires a lengthy period of Martial Arts cultivation.
Hence, those who possess sword momentum are generally the older generation of Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists.
Naturally, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader is now respectfully addressing them as 'seniors'.
But his respectful inquiry received no response.
"Senior, I am the Sect Leader of Thousand Heroes Sect, if you have any instructions, we await your presence," the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader called out again.
All the Martial Artists around looked up at the sky in admiration.
As if the mysterious powerhouse was watching over them from some corner of the heavens.
Provoking them to not dare a single transgression or sign of disrespect.
At the same moment, everyone noticed that the sword momentum only restrained the members of the Thousand Heroes Sect.
While it did not bind the Martial Artists of the Star Alliance.
Xu Xing and others initially felt a wave of shock, which was promptly followed by elation.
They bowed towards the sky in gratitude, "We thank the senior for their assistance."
Having spoken, Xu Xing and his companions launched their attack.
Now, with the Thousand Heroes Sect Martial Artists unable to move, it was undoubtedly the best opportunity to wipe them out.
However, just as they took their first steps, a similarly mighty Heaven and Earth Power restrained them too.
Xu Xing and his companions furrowed their brows, looking up at the sky, "Senior, what is your intention?"
The silent air remained eerily still, once again without any response.
"Ha ha ha ha." At that moment, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader laughed out loud.
"It seems the senior isn't here to assist your Star Alliance."
The Thousand Heroes Sect Leader had been exceedingly respectful until now, not daring to make a move.
He was fearful that the mysterious powerhouse was here to aid the Star Alliance.
But it now appeared not to be the case.
"If I am not mistaken, the senior intends for us to cease fighting," said the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader.
His words had barely faded before the sword momentum, which had restrained both parties, abruptly dissipated.
Such a development made it clear to everyone present that this was indeed the mysterious senior's intention.
Bystanders started to express their thoughts.
"It seems that a kind-hearted senior stumbled upon this place and saw two major forces begin to clash."
"Rather than witnessing rivers of blood and heavy casualties among Martial Artists, they intervened to stop the battle."
At a distance, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader regained his composure, cupped his hands towards the sky, and said, "We'll heed the senior's command."
"We will withdraw immediately."
Having spoken, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader turned towards Xu Xing and the others, "You scoundrels from the Star Alliance have tyrannically dominated the Six Counties for years."
"Your crimes are enormous; everyone wants to strike at you."
"As the foremost Sect of the Six Counties, it's our duty to eradicate you."
"But since the senior prefers not to see more killing today, I shall spare your lives for now."
With that, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader waved his hand, signaling his men to retreat, readying to depart.
The people of the Star Alliance, in turn, pulled back their forces and turned to leave.
However, at this moment, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader suddenly struck an attack.
His form was incredibly fast; it was obvious he had been well-prepared.
With his full strength, he landed a palm on Xu Xing, who was turning to leave.
"Putt." Xu Xing spat out a mouthful of blood violently.
Then, with a loud crash, like a severed kite, he was fiercely knocked away.
"Thousand Heroes Sect Leader, you..." the five Half-step Heavenly Origin Martial Artists were instantly furious.
Just as they were about to take action, the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader had already swiftly retreated.
"Humph," the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader coldly snorted. "Your Star Alliance has done countless wrongs."
"Even though the senior today is kind-hearted and spared your lives,"
"I, the Sect Leader of Thousand Heroes, cannot suppress this resentment and feel it's an injustice to the Martial Artists who have been oppressed and wiped out by you over the years."
"I couldn't help but strike this palm; I ask the senior not to take offense."
The Thousand Heroes Sect Leader seemed to have anticipated that the mysterious senior merely happened to pass by.
He was just kind-hearted and wanted to stop the fighting.
Thus, he believed that his pretense of righteousness and morality, along with having a just cause, would suffice.
The senior wouldn't care about such trivial matters with him.
"Let's go." The Thousand Heroes Sect Leader waved his large hand, leading his followers away.
The great battle between the two sides had drawn to a close.
Only the people from the Star Alliance remained on the scene.
The faces of the five Half-step Heavenly Origin elders were extremely ugly.
Because at this moment, Xuz Xing was severely injured, so grievously that he had even fainted.
"The Alliance Hierarch's injuries are too serious, we need to hurry back to the Star Alliance to heal him."
One of the elders picked up Xuz Xing and then likewise led the rest away.
The onlookers who had been watching the battle began to leave one after another.
Before leaving, they each respectfully saluted towards the sky.
Xiao Yi, the mysterious senior in the crowd, furrowed his brow.
He had intervened to save the people of the Star Alliance, but it wasn't his intention to get involved in the dispute between the two parties.
After all, he wasn't clear on the nature of their conflict.
He had no desire to meddle in the strife between powers.
Although he intended to investigate the Thousand Heroes Sect, now was not the time to strike against them.
Especially with the appearance of Lingg Yu.
And the matter of the Star Alliance.
Before this, he needed to clarify some things first.
...
Everyone had left the site of the recent great battle.
The people of the Star Alliance had also gone far away.
At this moment, the faces of the five Half-step Heavenly Origin elders were filled with anger and ice-cold resolve.
One of them, holding the severely injured and unconscious Xuz Xing, had a particularly hideous expression.
"Damn it, that palm strike from the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader was clearly meant to kill."
"He is at the Heavenly Origin First Layer, a full-power strike with no defense from the Alliance Hierarch, it's natural he would be seriously injured."
Though unconscious, blood kept spilling from Xuz Xing's mouth.
The blood even stained the clothes of the elder who held him red.
"There's nothing we can do now," said the elder with a look of despair.
"The Alliance Hierarch's injuries are too grave."
"His internal organs are all damaged; and under that strike, his bones are mostly shattered."
"Such injuries would require at least a Seventh-grade Alchemist to treat."
"What?" The other four elders' faces drastically changed.
"Damn it, where do we find a Seventh-grade Alchemist now?"
"And even if we found one, that caliber of existence is not something even ordinary Heavenly Origin Realm Martial Artists could request easily."
"How could we possibly request one?"
"What do we do now? Could it be that our Alliance Hierarch is really going to..."
The elder did not finish his sentence, his face filled with resentful anger, "It's all because of that mysterious senior just now."
"He didn't make a move even when the Thousand Heroes Sect Leader launched such a sneak attack, truly despicable."
Just then, a deep and steady voice sounded.
"Oh? Am I that despicable?"
As soon as the voice fell, a vast force of Heaven and Earth descended instantly.
The Star Alliance members could not move an inch.
The five Half-step Heavenly Origin's faces changed drastically, "It's that senior from before."
"Senior, we spoke without thinking, please do not take offense."
At the same time, a figure appeared out of nowhere.
It was Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi waved his hand, dispersing the sword momentum.
Seeing Xiao Yi's arrival, the faces of the five elders were filled with shock, "You are that senior from before?"
"How could you be so young?"
"Step aside, I'll save Xuz Xing," said Xiao Yi indifferently.
The five elders frowned deeply.
One of them, as if remembering something, suddenly said, "I remember now."
"A few days ago, the Alliance Hierarch told me about a young man sweeping through the powers of various counties, mistaken for a Martial Artist of our Star Alliance."
"He is a young man with an extraordinary appearance, ethereal and detached aura."
"You are that person, aren't you?"
Saying so, the five men showed hostility, "Damn it, it's because of you that our Star Alliance ended up in a great battle."
"And you are also the reason our Alliance Hierarch is seriously injured."
Xiao Yi spoke lightly, "Even without me, the deep grudge between you and the Thousand Heroes Sect would have resulted in conflict."
"If the Thousand Heroes Sect declared war, you could have chosen not to fight."
"What, blame me when your own skills are inferior?"
Xiao Yi's expression turned cold.
"We wouldn't dare," the five men were startled, remembering the person in front of them was a 'senior' with unfathomable strength.
"Step aside," Xiao Yi spoke indifferently, "If Xuz Xing isn't saved soon, he's as good as dead."
"You... are a Seventh-grade Alchemist?" The five men looked at him with surprise and disbelief.
Xiao Yi didn't bother to waste more words, with a wave of his hand, he drew Xuz Xing into the air in front of him.
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