The Almighty Sword Domain

The Wrong Way of the Sword Sect!

Two days later, Su Qingshi came to Talisman Peak once more.

“Ouyang Yan is a traitor!” These were the first words Su Qingshi had spoken upon arriving here.

“A member of Ghost Sect?” ask Yang Ye.

He nodded with a grim expression and said, “As you said, it is really a plot from the Ghost Sect that targets the disciples participating in the Ascension Rank. Unfortunately, I cannot kill the experts from the Ghost Sect who are ambushing in the Grand Myriad Mountains. Even to the extent that Ouyang Yan escaped as well!”

“They sent the Great Naturalist?” ask Yang Ye.

Su Qingshi shook his head and said, “Three Spirit Realm experts. I was careless and only brought one Spirit Realm expert. Not only could I not kill them, but Murong Yao and the others were also almost killed. I'm really sloppy.”

Yang Ye was silent for a while before he said, “Qingshi, how many Sword Sect disciples do you think belong to the Ghost Sect?”

Disciple Su Qingshi shriveled. Right, even Ouyang Yan is a spy from the Ghost Sect, then how many more Ghost Sect members are left within the Sword Sect? Moreover, what kind of position did they hold within the Sword Sect? The inner court disciple? Elite student? Or maybe an older person?

If there were spies from the Ghost Sect among the elders, then the Sword Sect…. Su Qingshi did not dare to continue this thought.

Yang Ye sighed and said, “Qingshi, to be honest, I think the Sword Sect is already on the verge of death. Being on the verge of death is not scary, what was frightening was that the Sword Sect had not realized it or perhaps refused to acknowledge that they were on the verge of death and still thought they were members of the six great powers in the southern region. It is true, the Sword Sect is still a member of the six great powers, but Qingshi, let me ask you. What consequences would the Sword Sect face if he did not have Senior Daoist Zui?”

Su Qingshi's face turned slightly pale. He took a deep breath after a while, and then a glimmer of bitterness appeared on his face as he said, “Secte Sword would probably not exist anymore without Martial Uncle Zui. Even if it remained, it would be reduced to a second-rate power.”

Yang Ye said, “So I feel that even if someone from the Sword Sect is able to rise to the Ascension Rank, it will not be able to change the current situation of the Sword Sect. Because I feel that the sword path that the Sword Sect disciples took was wrong. Including you, Qingshi. Your sword path is wrong.”

Su Qingshi was surprised upon hearing this and said, “What do you mean!?”

“Those who cultivate swords prefer to break rather than bend, it is better to die than to surrender..” Yang Ye spoke slowly and said, “These words were spoken by the founding ancestor of the Sword Sect, and can be said to be the true core of the Sword Dao. But look at the Sword Sect now, can anyone achieve it? In order to avoid enmity with the Flower Palace, the Sword Leader intends to hand me and my younger sister over. Crooked sword. The various elders of the Sword Sect and all of his disciples, including you, have too much consideration and worry in your heart. You all constantly put the situation of the sect first as a whole but never realized that it was precisely this that caused your heart towards the Dao Sword to be covered in layers of restraint.”

Su Qingshi's face grew pale.

Yang Ye continued. “Think for yourself. If a Origin School disciple oppresses one of the Sword Sect disciples or an elder like you, would any of you dare to wield a sword against them? Maybe some people will do it, but there is no doubt that many considerations such as the identity of his enemy and the consequences of taking such action will cross the mind of the person before he unsheathes his sword. This is a normal human reaction. But let me ask you, can a Sword Sect disciple with a controlled heart and sword revive the Sword Sect?”

Su Qingshi's face was deathly pale as he clenched his hands tightly.

“This was the fault of the leadership of the Sword Sect so that the hearts and swords of the disciples of the sect were restrained!” Yang Ye said, “That day in the Grand Myriad Mountains, I killed three Origin School disciples. If the Origin School finds out about it and asks the Sword Sect to hand me over, then what do you think the Sword Sect will do? For the sake of the entire sect, the Sword Sect will hand me over. Under such circumstances, do you think the disciples of the Sword Sect can draw their swords as they please?”

Could it be that the path of the Sword Sect was completely wrong? Su Qingshi muttered in a low voice while confusion surfaced in her beautiful eyes.

As he looked at Su Qingshi who had a pale face and a puzzled look in his eyes, pain flashed across Yang Ye's heart, but he still continued. “You should have heard of the incident related to Senior Daoist Zui, right? He killed the Origin School disciple, but how did the Sword Sect treat him? Actually, I slightly understand why Senior Daoist Zui refused to join the Sword Sect. Because the Sword Sect had become a form of restraint for him, and he would be bound by all sorts of things while being a member just like someone did. The reason for that was that he had to consider all sorts of things before taking any action. Under such circumstances, how could one cultivate in the Dao Sword?”

“You refused to join the Sword Sect for this reason as well?” Su Qingshi looked at Yang Ye as he spoke.

“You have comprehended Sword Insights, and you are very important to the Sword Sect. So, it definitely won't happen!” said Su Qingshi.

Yang Ye did not argue. He walked slowly to the window, opened it, and stared at the rugged mountains in the distance covered in clouds. He took a deep breath and said, “Qingshi, actually the Ghost Sect is not the only enemy of the Sword Sect. The Sword Sect was like a little child trying to partake of the food of a group of adults. If there were no adults standing behind this child, then the child would have been killed by an adult a long time ago. But I believe that adults standing behind children will not be able to deter all adults forever!”

Su Qingshi walked to Yang Ye's side. He gazed into the distance while a streak of cold light appeared in his eyes. He said, “This child is not a baby. If this child is forced into a corner, even though he cannot kill that adult, it is very easy to make that adult suffer a loss!”

Yang Ye sighed and said, “Qingshi, what would you do if that day really arrived?”

Su Qingshi was stunned, and then he said, “If the Sword Sect exists, then I am also there. If the sect perishes, then I will also perish!” Her voice is firm.

Yang Ye was silent. He didn't want to see this happen. But he knew that he could not change his decision. However, it was still too early for him to worry about all of this right now. Although the Sword Sect had declined, it was not something that any power could annihilate at will. Of course, unless some powers joined forces. But that's a little unrealistic because there will be so many problems to solve to achieve that!

“I came looking for you this time because I wanted to tell you that it is best not to leave the Sword Sect if there is nothing important that you have to take care of.” Su Qingshi suddenly said these words.

Yang Ye knew what he meant and asked. “The Sword Sect did not send out experts to kill the participating Ghost Sect disciples?

Su Qingshi shook his head slowly.

"Why?" Yang Ye said, “They have already started acting against the Sword Sect, so why is the Sword Sect still facing this attack passively? Wouldn't it be better to take the initiative to attack?”

Su Qingshi said, “Because the Sword Sect is worrying too many things!” His voice carried a deep helplessness.

Yang Ye suddenly asked. “Qingshi, how is your status in Sword Sect?”

Su Qingshi turned his head to look at Yang Ye before he said, “I have no special status and have no real authority.”

Yang Ye frowned and said, “With your identity and strength, it shouldn't be difficult for you to obtain a position as a District Court Elder, right?”

“I only want to cultivate my Dao Sword in the past, and I have no time to do all that!” Su Qingshi looked at him and said, “Why are you asking?”

Yang Ye arranged his words and said, “Qingshi, since you want to revive the Sword Sect, then why don't you take direct control over it? Control the Sword Sect in your hands. This way, you can bring great reform to the Sword Sect!”

“Control Sword Sect?” Su Qingshi frowned slightly as he had never thought this way.

Yang Ye nodded and said, “Since the Sword Sect is very important to you, be the Sect Master of the Sword Sect. After that, change the Sword Sect to your liking. Changing the Sword Sect cannot be achieved with just your own hard work, but if you become the Sword Sect Master, then you will be able to turn many of the disciples of the sect. What say?"

Su Qingshi was slightly tempted. After a while, he looked towards Yang Ye and said, “If I become the Sword Sect Master, will you join the Sword Sect?”

Yang Ye smiled bitterly. This question again.