Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor-Chapter 218, Elder Tiezhu

"Why should I listen to you?"

Chu Ming asked indifferently, while his gaze swept towards Lin Qing and the other six. Seeing this, the seven were terrified, Chu Ming dared to kill Young Master Zhui Xin, killing them would be a walk in the park.

"Run!"

Lin Qing let out a low growl, fearing that Chu Ming might suddenly make a move, he pushed his lightweight skill to the limit and fled towards the back, his target being Black Dragon City. Once inside, even Chu Ming wouldn’t dare to act lightly.

As Lin Qing moved, the other Seven Star Sword Sect Inner Sect Disciples also scattered in all directions, their eyes filled with fear.

However, Chu Ming didn’t chase after them. Killing Young Master Zhui Xin was enough; as for the others, they were just small fry. Besides, Zhu Hongxue was beside him, and she would definitely prevent him from slaughtering the disciples of the Seven Star Sword Sect.

"You don’t have to listen to me, but you have caused a major disaster. Young Master Zhui Xin’s master is Iron Pillar Elder of the Seven Star Sword Sect, a top-tier powerhouse in the Guiyuan Realm. Now that you’ve killed Young Master Zhui Xin, Iron Pillar Elder will definitely not let you go!"

Zhu Hongxue explained.

"I’ll deal with it as it comes!"

Chu Ming frowned. A top-tier powerhouse in the Guiyuan Realm was indeed a problem, but a swordsman should always follow their heart. If he had let Zhui Xin go today due to fear of his master, he might be fine for now, but he would never find his own Sword Dao again.

"Alas, there might be only one way now."

Zhu Hongxue said slowly. At this moment, Chu Ming frowned slightly and glanced at Zhu Hongxue.

"Why are you helping me?"

From the beginning, this matter had nothing to do with Zhu Hongxue. However, on closer inspection, her seemingly unreasonable actions were actually helping Chu Ming.

Upon being asked by Chu Ming, a hint of awkwardness flashed across Zhu Hongxue’s face. Indeed, she had motives for helping Chu Ming from the start.

No one does something without reason, especially a genius like Zhu Hongxue.

"Actually, I want you to join the Governor’s Mansion!"

Seeing Chu Ming’s question, Zhu Hongxue decided to be straightforward.

"Not interested!"

Chu Ming shook his head. While the Governor’s Mansion was strong, it was still far behind the Celestial Travel Sect, despite being a dominant force in Black Dragon City.

"I know what you’re thinking, but the Governor’s Mansion can protect you within the Black Dragon City range, and it won’t stop you from joining other sects later!"

Zhu Hongxue continued to persuade Chu Ming, seizing the chance.

In fact, she happened to pass by today and saw Chu Ming dueling with Young Master Zhui Xin. She was familiar with Zhui Xin’s reputation, but Chu Ming’s face was new to her, arousing her curiosity. However, the result shocked her, as Zhui Xin was utterly defeated.

At the same time, the idea of recruiting Chu Ming to the Governor’s Mansion crossed her mind. Hence, when she saw Chu Ming intending to kill Zhui Xin, she intervened. Their brief skirmish made her even more determined.

"Can the Governor’s Mansion fend off Iron Pillar Elder?"

Chu Ming asked abruptly after a moment of silence.

"Of course, not to mention that my father is a top-tier powerhouse in the Guiyuan Realm. There are several Fourth Level Arrays around Black Dragon City. Even if Iron Pillar Elder comes, he will have to retreat!"

Zhu Hongxue said with pride. With several Fourth Level Defense Arrays running continuously, Black Dragon City was like a fortress. Breaking through without Realm of Transcendence combat power was near impossible.

"I’ll join!"

Chu Ming declared.

"Good, I’ll take you to the Governor’s Mansion right away!"

Zhu Hongxue was overjoyed. She valued Chu Ming’s future. With her vision, she could see that Chu Ming was destined to become at least a top-tier powerhouse in the Guiyuan Realm, if not in the Realm of Transcendence.

Although Iron Pillar Elder was also a top-tier powerhouse in the Guiyuan Realm, and it seemed unwise to offend him, offering help in a time of need always garnered more gratitude than adding flowers to the brocade.

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The Prefect of Black Dragon City, Zhu Qianqiu, was a middle-aged man with a fair complexion and scholarly demeanor. When he saw Chu Ming, his eyes flashed—not that Chu Ming’s strength caught his attention, but the momentum he carried did.

Zhu Hongxue whispered a few words into Zhu Qianqiu’s ear, explaining everything without hiding anything. Zhu Qianqiu frowned, then relaxed.

"Rest assured, since you joined the Governor’s Mansion, I will protect you. Iron Pillar Elder is strong, but I am not a pushover! Stay here at the Governor’s Mansion!"

Zhu Qianqiu said slowly.

"Thank you!"

Chu Ming clasped his hands in gratitude.

Zhu Qianqiu nodded slightly.

...

The Seven Stars Mountain Range was the location of the Seven Star Sword Sect. The entire mountain range consisted of seven Sword Peaks, arranged in the form of the Seven Stars. Together, these peaks formed a Fifth Level Array that had taken down countless invaders.

Iron Prison Peak, one of the seven Sword Peaks.

"Elder, bad news, Elder, bad news..."

Early in the morning, a disciple guarding the Spiritual Tablets stumbled out in a panic, running towards the peak of Iron Prison Peak.

"What happened? Why the panic?"

A middle-aged man in a gray robe coldly stared at the breathless disciple.

"Elder, Young Master Zhui Xin’s Spiritual Tablet... shattered..."

The disciple guarding the Spiritual Tablets stammered, not daring to meet the cold gaze of the gray-robed man, as if facing a wild beast.

This gray-robed man was Iron Pillar Elder, one of the six great elders of the Seven Star Sword Sect, with formidable strength that ranked him among the top ten in the sect.

"Xin’Er is dead?!"

Iron Pillar Elder’s expression changed, and just a slight leakage of his Sword Momentum caused the space around him to distort, unable to withstand the overwhelming force.

"When was the last time you saw him?"

Iron Pillar Elder took a deep breath and asked suddenly.

"A few days ago I heard that Young Master Zhui Xin and Junior Brother Lin Qing went to Black Dragon City!"

The disciple guarding the Spirit Hall answered truthfully.

"You may leave!"

Iron Pillar Elder gestured lightly. The disciple, feeling as if spared a great punishment, quickly retreated from Iron Prison Peak.

Once the disciple disappeared from his sight, Iron Pillar Elder’s face twisted menacingly.

"Xin’Er, rest assured, I will wipe out anyone who killed you!"

If it had been an ordinary disciple, he might have been indifferent, but Young Master Zhui Xin meant a lot to him, tied to a secret buried deep in his heart for over a decade.

Swoosh!

Iron Pillar Elder’s figure moved slightly and vanished, heading swiftly towards Black Dragon City.

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