Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

The man leading the Sunset Sword Sect was named Luo Zhong, a true disciple ranked second in the sect. His cultivation was at the mid-stage of the Gang Qi Stage, with profound skills, and he was not far from reaching the External Gangqi.

The true disciple from the Heavenly Saber Sect was named Xu Yan, who, like Luo Zhong, possessed mid-stage Gang Qi Stage cultivation. He was formidable, with a sharp aura, and a glint of brilliance flashed through his eyes as he looked around.

These two individuals, Luo Zhong ranked seventy-fifth on the Leaderboard of Heroes published by Diancang Pavilion, while Xu Yan ranked slightly lower at seventy-eighth.

The reason for their presence here was due to the rumors that had been circulating around the Chilong mountain range of late. The mountain range was not far from the gates of the Sunset Sword Sect, and upon hearing the commotion here, the higher-ups of their sect had sent Luo Zhong to investigate.

Coincidentally, Xu Yan from the Heavenly Saber Sect was visiting the Sunset Sword Sect at that time, so he came along with Luo Zhong to this place.

At this moment, a dozen shadows appeared not far away, led by a middle-aged man in brocade clothes who appeared slightly corpulent—it was Manager Jiang Yong from the Arsenal.

At present, Jiang Yong's face looked quite unpleasant; the news had leaked out after all, and seeing so many martial artists gathered in the Chilong mountain range only worsened his mood.

Both Luo Zhong and Xu Yan naturally took note of the Arsenal's group. Their hearts stirred and they exchanged a glance, internally remarking that the rumors about the Chilong mountain range were very likely to be true.

Since the Arsenal could be seen here, it certainly wasn't just a baseless rumor.

"Manager Jiang, long time no see," greeted Luo Zhong with a smile as he saw Jiang Yong and immediately approached with the disciples of the Sunset Sword Sect.

After all, the Sunset Sword Sect was a local power of Qiongtian Mansion and had many dealings with the Arsenal. They were a major customer, purchasing a significant amount of weapons from the Arsenal every year. Moreover, Luo Zhong's status was not low, with a level of cultivation and strength not much weaker than Jiang Yong's.

Therefore, despite his bad mood, Jiang Yong nodded in response to them.

Xu Yan from the Heavenly Saber Sect stood by Luo Zhong's side. Upon learning that Jiang Yong was the person in charge at the Arsenal in Qiongtian Mansion, he also showed a serious expression and gave him a respectful fist-and-palm salute.

After all, behind the Arsenal stood the Six Great Holy Lands, which Xu Yan couldn't afford not to respect.

Moreover, even without the backing of the Six Great Holy Lands, the Arsenal's own power was by no means weaker than that of the Heavenly Saber Sect or the Sunset Sword Sect.

Seeing these three powers gather together, the rest of the jianghu martial artists retreated, leaving an open space for these three powers.

Even the first-rate powers did the same, daring not approach and choosing to watch from a distance instead.

With a smile on his face, Luo Zhong said, "Manager Jiang, your presence here confirms my belief. It seems there truly is a divine weapon emerging in the Chilong mountain range."

Jiang Yong's expression was stern, and he remained silent. In search of the Blood Shadow Sword, he had mobilized a great deal of manpower and resources from the Arsenal, affecting even their daily business affairs. Regardless, he was determined to secure the Blood Shadow Sword this time.

Seeing Jiang Yong remain silent, Luo Zhong was not annoyed. He gestured towards Xu Yan at his side and introduced him, "Manager Jiang, this is Brother Xu Yan from the Heavenly Saber Sect."

Jiang Yong glanced at Xu Yan and nodded, while Xu Yan said, "Heavenly Saber Sect's Xu Yan, at your service, Manager Jiang."

With a puzzled face, Luo Zhong looked at Jiang Yong and asked, "May I inquire, Manager Jiang, what exactly is the divine weapon that appeared in the Chilong mountain range?"

After a long pause and some contemplation, Jiang Yong did not hide the truth and directly revealed, "It's a divine weapon."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhong and Xu Yan were both shocked, their expressions changing immediately.

The two of them, of course, knew what a divine weapon meant. Even within top-tier powers like the Sunset Sword Sect and the Heavenly Saber Sect, the number of divine weapons was quite limited, even exceedingly rare.

To any martial artist, the allure of a divine weapon was undeniable, and both Luo Zhong and Xu Yan harbored thoughts of seizing it, feeling an intense longing for the yet unseen divine weapon.

Because even considering their status within their respective sects, they had no chance of possessing such a weapon. And not just them—even the elders of the Sunset Sword Sect and the Heavenly Saber Sect at the Returning to True Stage were not qualified to own one.

With a divine weapon in sight, no martial artist could resist such temptation.

Jiang Yong, with his keen eyesight, immediately perceived Luo Zhong's and Xu Yan's thoughts and solemnly said, "Gentlemen, this divine weapon is one that our Arsenal has lost. I would advise you not to harbor any ill intentions, as it would be unfortunate for us to enter into a conflict over this."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhong and Xu Yan instantly felt a chill in their hearts, and the greed that had been looming in their minds significantly subsided. Luo Zhong said with a smile, "I thought it was an unclaimed divine weapon. Since it is lost property of the Arsenal, naturally, I will not entertain any thoughts."

Xu Yan also said, "I will do the same."

Of course, this was what they said—but privately, if they had the chance to seize the divine weapon, neither of them would hesitate.

Neither Luo Zhong nor Xu Yan had any doubts about Jiang Yong's words. After all, among the world's powers, excluding the Six Great Holy Lands and Da Xia, it was well known that the Arsenal held the greatest number of divine weapons.

Jiang Yong also recognized their thoughts, but at least on the surface, if the divine weapon was discovered, neither the Sunset Sword Sect nor the Heavenly Saber Sect would have the audacity to snatch it from the hands of the Arsenal.