Volume 1, Chapter 75 – Lingxu Sword Sect

Although disciples of the human race’s Seven Great Sword Sects often called themselves disciples of the Seven Sects, in reality, the Seven Sects internally were not a unified front.

The various sects, though maintaining the appearance of mutual alliance and watching out for each other on the surface, often had their disciples create friction and dirty dealings in private. This was not uncommon.

Lingxu Sword Sect and Lingxiao Sword Sect had always had an ordinary relationship. That Song Shixuan, during his pursuit, would think to divert trouble eastward and use Lingxu Sword Sect to draw away the demon race powerhouses was quite normal.

But this was after all an extremely disgraceful act.

If no one knew about it, that would be one thing. But if people learned that Lingxiao Sword Sect’s Young Sect Master had so harmed fellow Seven Sects disciples who were supposed to watch out for each other, Song Shixuan’s troubles would be considerable.

Song Shixuan naturally thought of this point as well.

When he did such things, he had ensured that his identity wouldn’t be exposed.

Even the demon race pursuing him only knew he was a disciple of Lingxiao Sword Sect.

The demon race and human cultivators were already mortal enemies. To them, there was no difference between Lingxiao Sword Sect or Lingxu Sword Sect.

Under normal circumstances, Song Shixuan’s identity had almost no possibility of being exposed.

But he happened to encounter an abnormal situation.

Some of Lingxu Sword Sect’s higher-ups had special secret connections with the fox clan.

Song Shixuan’s diverting of trouble eastward also happened to give Lingxu Sword Sect’s Young Sect Master Huang Shangshang the opportunity to use the demon race powerhouses’ strength to eliminate dissidents within her sect.

In the original work, after Song Shixuan subdued the Fox Monarch, he also obtained evidence in the Fox Palace of Lingxu Sword Sect’s higher-ups colluding with the fox clan.

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After returning to his sect, he made this evidence public, and then Lingxu Sword Sect was removed from the Seven Great Sword Sects.

Lingxu Sword Sect’s Sect Master also fell under the siege of the six sect masters.

Later, Huang Shangshang, who became a fugitive Young Sect Master of Lingxu Sword Sect, disguised herself to assassinate Song Shixuan to avenge her mother.

As a result, she was subdued by Song Shixuan, whose power had greatly increased from cultivating Bliss secret methods.

Huang Shangshang was ultimately imprisoned by him, and after Song Shixuan forcibly took her primordial yin, she took her own life.

No matter how one looked at it, in the original work, Huang Shangshang was a standard villainous cannon fodder.

Her only purpose was to contribute an imprisonment sex scene for Lu Zhuxin.

And Lingxu Sword Sect became a stepping stone for Song Shixuan to establish his prestige.

Huang Shangshang had no karmic connection with Song Shixuan. She also wasn’t one of those heaven-fated beauties.

Therefore, there was no need for Lu Zhuxin to painstakingly romance her.

In the original work, whether it was the expelled Lingxu Sword Sect or the tragically fated Huang Shangshang mother and daughter, they were all standard villains, staunch supporters of the Fox Monarch.

So after Lu Zhuxin became the Fox Monarch, preserving Lingxu Sword Sect was one of the things Lu Zhuxin had to do.

As the original book’s author who knew everything, from the moment she had the little fox demon encounter that male sword cultivator from Lingxu Sword Sect, Lu Zhuxin had already planned this.

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Unfortunately, that night’s arrangement had been far too hasty.

But it didn’t matter. There was still time now.

This time, she not only wanted to completely preserve Lingxu Sword Sect, but also wanted to make Lingxu Sword Sect this nail dig deeply into the Seven Sects.

While at it, she could also take this opportunity to firmly pin this blame on Song Shixuan’s head.

And the key to accomplishing all this lay with Song Shiyuan, this upright and loyal junior martial sister of Lingxiao Sword Sect.

“If you came to find me today only to find evidence that would let your heart rest easy, then I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you,” Huang Shangshang said with a light laugh.

“However, if possible, could you tell me who the person you suspect in your heart is?”

“At least pity this poor wretch trapped deep in the Fox Palace. Let me know who exactly is the chief culprit who harmed me to this extent?”

Song Shiyuan took a deep breath. She temporarily suppressed those thoughts in her heart. Regarding Song Shixuan, there were still many doubts she couldn’t understand.

He was her older brother, and also Lingxiao Sword Sect’s most important Young Sect Master.

Song Shiyuan was trapped deep in the Fox Palace, unable to see the full picture. Based only on others’ fragmentary words and the little bit Song Shiyuan had witnessed, she couldn’t jump to conclusions.

Therefore, Song Shiyuan still needed more evidence.

“I apologize, Young Sect Master Huang. I don’t mean to distrust you, nor am I deliberately hiding things from you,” Song Shiyuan said. “A traitor has appeared within Lingxiao Sword Sect. Even the Sect Master is investigating this matter.”

“Before the truth comes to light, I cannot reveal anything to you.”

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Song Shiyuan’s face carried apology.

Regardless of whether Song Shixuan was truly that traitor, this matter would become a scandal for Lingxiao Sword Sect.

As a disciple of Lingxiao Sword Sect, Song Shiyuan’s heart still considered Lingxiao Sword Sect’s reputation.

“However, please rest assured, Young Sect Master Huang. If Lingxiao Sword Sect truly finds that traitor…” Song Shiyuan paused, then continued, “I think Lingxiao Sword Sect will definitely give you a satisfactory answer.”

“Hehe… you’re saying this to a prisoner who will be trapped in the Fox Palace forever?”

Huang Shangshang wasn’t surprised by Song Shiyuan’s words. As a sword sect disciple, she naturally understood these sword sect disciples’ nature.

“Forget it. The relationship among the human race’s Seven Great Sword Sects has been like this since the alliance was first established…”

“You don’t need to be so hypocritical with me.”

“I’ve seen enough of the show, heard enough of the jokes. If there’s nothing else, get lost, dog of Lingxiao Sword Sect.”

Huang Shangshang’s words were harsh. She directly issued an order to leave.

Song Shiyuan knew Huang Shangshang was angry. She could also understand Huang Shangshang’s fury.

“I’m sorry, Young Sect Master Huang…” Song Shiyuan continued apologizing. “I came here today not only for this one matter.”

With that, Song Shiyuan briefly told Huang Shangshang about Lingxiao Sword Sect’s plan to cooperate with Lingxu Sword Sect to rescue people.

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After hearing this, the anger on Huang Shangshang’s face also lessened slightly.

Then she let out a strange light laugh, her gaze turning toward the little fox demon behind Song Shiyuan.

“Song Shiyuan, you’re saying these things in front of a fox demon? Are you serious?”

The little fox demon stood innocently behind Song Shiyuan.

“She’s not an outsider,” Song Shiyuan said seriously. “She’s my beloved, my dao companion.”

“Dao companion…” Huang Shangshang seemed to think of something. Looking at Song Shiyuan, a trace of reminiscence showed in her eyes, and then she smiled mockingly. “Song Shiyuan, are you joking with me?”

“Since when can Lingxiao Sword Sect allow its disciples to marry a fox demon as a dao companion?”

Though Huang Shangshang wasn’t a disciple of Lingxiao Sword Sect, as one of the Seven Sects, she understood Lingxiao Sword Sect somewhat.

Lingxiao Sword Sect had strict sect rules and a cool, abstinent sect atmosphere, much more severe than Lingxu Sword Sect.

Uniting with fox demons was explicitly forbidden by sect rules.

“As a disciple of Immortal Venerable Qingzhi, you want to take the lead in violating sect rules?” Huang Shangshang asked.

The little fox demon also looked surprised as she tugged at Song Shiyuan’s sleeve.

“Shiyuan… you never told me about this.”