I Have A Sword-Chapter 1379: Too Strong

The Holy Throne shuddered in the corner, trembling in fear. The woman's words carried an overwhelming amount of information. It was too much for it to process in a short period of time. Beixin Ci? The new Chief Enforcement Officer surnamed Fan? She wants to set that tree on fire? She's too strong!

The Holy Throne couldn't help but wonder why the Suiming Civilization had sent such a powerhouse here. Could it be that they had finally noticed the Holy Throne's shenanigans?

The Holy Throne's trembling got worse at the mere thought of that.

The woman turned toward the Holy Throne just then.

Upon meeting her gaze, the Holy Throne felt as if it had been struck by lightning as it said, "Lady..."

The woman walked up, scrutinizing the throne. "I've heard that the Suiming Civilization sends wisps of Supreme Emperor Origin Essence here from time to time. Apparently, you're their designated guide. Is that true?"

The Holy Throne listened carefully, catching the underlying meaning in her words.

Was she not from the Suiming Civilization?

Not daring to overthink it, he hastily replied, "Yes, you're right, lady."

The woman nodded. "No wonder the Suiming Civilization has so many elites. It turns out they've been recruiting elites from other starry regions."

The Holy Throne couldn't pinpoint the woman's identity or origins, so it dared not speak. The woman pulled out a fiery red fruit and took a bite of it. "Over all these years, how many geniuses has the Suiming Civilization recruited from here?"

"A dozen or so."

"This place isn't known for producing exceptional individuals, but it is actually massive. How come it only produced just a dozen experts? Did you embezzle those wisps of Supreme Emperor Origin Essence?"

The Holy Throne's heart skipped a beat. "N-no, I did not!"

"Pfft!" the woman chuckled, asking, "Why are you so nervous? I'm not here to investigate any embezzlement, but I do have a question for you. Has Beixin Ci ever been here?"

"Yes," the Holy Throne responded carefully, sighing in relief.

"Did she leave something called the Other Shore Ark here?"

"Yes, are you looking for that?"

The woman looked at the Holy Throne with a sharp gaze. "You know where it is?"

"That's right," the Holy Throne responded, but it dared not continue.

The woman's lips curled up slightly. "Are you hoping for a reward?"

"I would never dare!" the Holy Throne hastily replied, "Serving you, my lady, is an honor. I wouldn't dream of asking for anything in return. However, the current owner of the Other Shore Ark isn't an ordinary individual."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

"They probably have powerful backers."

The Holy Throne had interacted with Ye Guan before, and the man didn't seem like a local. Especially that sword, it was far beyond the reach of this Ten Desolate Universe.

The woman laughed, "You don't need to worry about that. Just tell me who has it, and I'll go take it."

At that moment, she suddenly turned toward the city gates and smiled slightly, "They're here."

Outside the city, Ye Guan and Diyi Jingzhao walked slowly.

The Suiming Civilization had sent someone, and he had to meet them to find out what their intentions were.

From afar, Ye Guan saw a woman in a red dress, resembling a blazing fire.

The moment she saw him, she studied him for a while. But then, she suddenly turned her attention to Diyi Jingzhao, her eyes lighting up as she immediately recognized her.

Diyi Jingzhao, confused, was about to speak when the woman appeared before them silently.

The woman's eyes gleamed as she stared at Diyi Jingzhao, as if she had discovered a rare treasure.

Seeing this, Ye Guan frowned. He suddenly grabbed Diyi Jingzhao's hand and smiled at her.

This made Diyi Jingzhao feel much more reassured.

At that moment, the woman turned to Ye Guan, examining him as she smiled, "Order Dao, huh? And Virtuous and Evil Dao... Interesting. I never expected to meet someone here who has established the Dao of Order. If the others find out about this person... Well, your fate might be sealed."

Ye Guan chuckled, "May I know your name?"

She took another bite of the fruit and said, "You don't need to know my name. I'm here for the Other Shore Ark, which is in your possession, right?"

Ye Guan nodded, "Yes."

Without hesitation, the woman extended her hand.

Ye Guan wordlessly stared at the woman.

"Even though you don't have any cultivation base, you have a Supreme Emperor Sword. And it's a sword that is stronger than most Supreme Emperors. Basically, I'm saying that if you think that your sword can threaten me, feel free to try."

Ye Guan remained silent, but deep inside, he was ready to attack at a moment's notice.

The woman quietly ate her fruit with an enigmatic smile.

The air grew tense.

Just then, a voice echoed in Ye Guan's mind. "Brother Ye, she's too strong. Only Master and your plain-skirt aunt can defeat her..."

Swoosh!

A figure appeared in front of Ye Guan. It was none other than Zhou Zhou.

Seeing Zhou Zhou, the woman chuckled. "Pfft! She actually left you here?"

"Do you know my master?"

The woman nodded. "We're pretty close."

"Then do you know where she is?" Zhou Zhou asked.

"Of course."

Zhuo Zhuo fell silent for a moment before turning to Ye Guan. "Brother Ye..."

Ye Guan smiled. "I respect your choice."

"What choice?! Hahaha!" The woman suddenly laughed. "You don't have any choice as well. I'll take the ark away with me, and no one in this starry region can stop me. Of course, no one in the Old Lands can stop me as well."

Ye Guan merely stared at the woman. The woman bit into the fruit again and chuckled. "I know you're unhappy, but you'd better hold it in. Here, there's no such thing as reason or fairness. If you disagree with me, I'll just kill you. Simple as that."

Ye Guan didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "Lady, you must be from the Old Lands. You're like a wealthy tycoon entering a small village. Do you really think it's honorable for a tycoon to flaunt their wealth?"

"Hahaha!" The woman roared with laughter. "You're actually holding it in? You're pretty smart. No wonder you were able to establish the Dao of Order, you're not as foolish as I thought."

With that, she put away the Other Shore Ark and walked over to Ye Guan, patting his shoulder gently. "Little swordsman, one day, you'll know that calmly speaking with me like this will be the most glorious moment of your life. Hahaha!"

The woman glanced at Diyi Jingzhao and smiled. Then, she vanished into the distant horizon.

Diyi Jingzhao heaved a sigh of relief. The woman was just standing, but Diyi Jingzhao felt suffocated, as if there was a mountain pressing down on her chest.

Little Pagoda suddenly spoke, "What an arrogant woman."

Ye Guan looked at the sky. The woman hadn't left the Ten Desolate Universe.

He recalled something and turned toward the Holy Throne.

Meeting Ye Guan's gaze, the Holy Throne said, "I don't know exactly who she is, but judging from her tone, her status in the Old Lands must be quite high. After all, very few would dare address Beixin Ci like that."

Ye Guan nodded slightly, and a hint of worry flickered in his eyes. What he feared the most was drawing too much attention, especially from the Old Lands. He still needed time to solidify his position in the Ten Desolate Universe, but it seemed that he was running out of time.

The Holy Throne added, "Given how rare it is for a Supreme Emperor to appear in the Ten Desolate Universe, I'm starting to worry that the Suiming Civilization might abandon this place. Supreme Emperor Guan, what are your plans?"

Ye Guan glanced at the Holy Throne and smiled. "What else can we do but take it one step at a time?"

The Holy Throne fell silent. It knew that it had to find a new way forward. Over the years, it had profited greatly from its corruption, but as the saying went, "If you walk along the riverbank, you'll eventually get your shoes wet."

The Holy Throne knew that corruption could never be a long-term solution.

It thought of Ye Guan, but Ye Guan was too enigmatic for it to figure out. In addition, Ye Guan cultivated the Order Dao. In other words, he was a rebel.

If Ye Guan could win the war to establish his rule like what the Suiming Civilization had done in the Old Lands, he'd have boundless potential. But the problem was that Ye Guan was a lone wolf. How could he fight against the multitude?

It dared not take sides recklessly, as this was a matter of life and death. It had to be cautious.

Ye Guan turned to Diyi Jingzhao and said, "Let's go."

Diyi Jingzhao nodded.

The Holy Throne spoke again, "Supreme Emperor Guan, I think you should make plans as soon as possible."

Ye Guan turned to the Holy Throne, and it sighed, saying, "If that woman goes back and spouts nonsense, the Old Lands will never give you the time to develop."

"Understood." Ye Guan nodded. "Thanks for the reminder."

The Holy Throne continued, "That woman mentioned that Beixin Ci has suppressed her cultivation base. You should contact Beixin Ci, then."

This was a test.

If Ye Guan truly was connected to Beixin Ci, then the Holy Throne would gamble.

Ye Guan immediately saw through it and smiled."I actually don't know Beixin Ci. I was pranking you at the time."

With that, he turned around and left with Diyi Jingzhao.

The Holy Throne sighed softly and merely watched them leave.

***

The woman in the striking red dress made her way to the Other Shore. As she looked down at the entire civilization from the starry skies, she chuckled, muttering, "Beixin Ci has a compassionate heart... that is indeed true."

She then glanced at the Ten Desolate Universe, and the corner of her mouth lifted slightly into a smile. "I never expected to encounter a rare Great Dao Spirit Physique after billions of years. Now things are getting interesting..."

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