This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

Outside the Spiritual Abyss, in a land shrouded by drifting mist, four streaks of Escaping Light suddenly came to a halt.

Xue Zhuyong scrutinized the ceaselessly churning clouds in front of him, his eyebrows slightly raised. "Lad, your guess wasn't wrong, there's indeed an incredibly vast Formation enveloping this place. It appears to be the ground for the final kill set up by the Dragon Slaying Saber."

The next moment, Xue Zhuyong released his Divine Sense, sweeping it across the Formation before him.

Within the Formation.

Most of the cultivators of the Dragon Slaying Saber gathered here, yet everyone sported solemn expressions, a heavy atmosphere steadily brewing.

At the instant Xue Zhuyong unleashed his Divine Sense, the Sword Master's brows suddenly furrowed.

"What's the matter, Sword Master?" the cultivator Tong Zheng observed the Sword Master's perturbed demeanor.

"There's a Nascent Soul Cultivator outside the Formation," the Sword Master said with concentration.

"Aside from you, Sword Master, there's actually a second Nascent Soul Cultivator on Jiaolong Island?!" Tong Zheng was incredibly astonished, and also filled with concern. "And to appear at such a time, I wonder what their intentions are..."

"I'll go out and check the situation," said the Sword Master, his expression gradually calming down.

...

Within the ethereal mist, ripples suddenly formed and, as the clouds and fog dissipated, a one-armed middle-aged male cultivator flew out from within.

"Who are you?" The Sword Master stood suspended in mid-air, sizing up the four individuals before him with a scrutinizing gaze.

The group looked somewhat odd—the leader was a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and as for the other three cultivators, two were minor Foundation Establishment ones, and one more... Eh?

The Sword Master's brows abruptly furrowed.

Because he couldn't see through the cultivation of the last, a remarkably beautiful female cultivator.

A Great Cultivator whose cultivation surpassed the Nascent Soul Stage?

The Sword Master shook his head inwardly.

It didn't seem likely; even if he couldn't see through the cultivation realm of someone stronger than him, surely their presence shouldn't be like this woman's, devoid of any threat.

"We are friends of Master Mo, and having heard that the Dragon Slaying Saber is prepared to slay dragons today, we specifically came to lend assistance," Lu Qingshan explained, stepping forward as the Sword Master pondered.

The Sword Master paused, "Mo Yan's friends?"

Lu Qingshan nodded.

"Wait here, I'll call out Mo Yan," the Sword Master said decisively.

If this were true, it meant their side could garner the support of another Nascent Soul Cultivator in battling the Jiao Clan, increasing their chances of victory.

Shortly after, Mo Yan flew out of the Formation with a look of surprise, "How did you guys get here?"

Lu Qingshan didn't speak, giving his place to Xue Zhuyong.

How to proceed was entirely for Xue Zhuyong to decide.

Mo Yan was taken aback; Xue Zhuyong's features seemed somewhat familiar to him.

Isn't this the owner of that woodcarving shop? A Nascent Soul Cultivator?!

Upon careful reconsideration, Mo Yan finally recognized Xue Zhuyong's identity. Though his glance had been casual at that time, the cultivator's ability to remember everything they saw allowed him to recall Xue Zhuyong's appearance.

Xue Zhuyong stared bluntly at Mo Yan, and for a moment, he found himself at a loss for words. After a brief silence, he managed to speak with some difficulty, "I heard from Lu Qingshan that you're planning to strike at the Jiaolong Demon King. Find more to read at empire

The Jiao Clan is so brutal, and I've had my share of disputes with them. Moreover, as a member of the Human Race, it's also my duty to slay the Demon Clan that hunts and kills the populace. Therefore, I am willing to participate in this dragon-slaying operation to lend you my support."

In the end, for reasons unknown, Xue Zhuyong chose not to directly reveal his identity to Mo Yan.

Mo Yan felt slightly disconcerted under the intense gaze of Xue Zhuyong and promptly shook his head, looking towards Lu Qingshan for an explanation.

Lu Qingshan nodded at Mo Yan, without saying much else.

Having received affirmation from Lu Qingshan, Mo Yan then conveyed to the Sword Master, "Those three young cultivators were with me when we went to the Dragon Pool to destroy the Dragon Transformation Pool. Anyone they bring should be trustworthy."

The Sword Master, having received the message from Mo Yan, now understood and said aloud to Xue Zhuyong, "The battle we face is unpredictable and extremely dangerous. Your willingness to lend assistance is indeed a noble act. May I know how to address you?"

"Xue Zhuyong," the Family Head calmly stated.

The Sword Master greeted Xue Zhuyong and led him and the three others—including Lu Qingshan—into the Formation.

Within the Great Formation, cultivators abounded.

The Sword Master first introduced Xue Zhuyong's identity to the cultivators of the Dragon Slaying Saber, then began to discuss the details of the dragon-slaying endeavor privately.

"When facing the Jiaolong Demon King, Xue Daoist friend just needs to coordinate with me to keep the Jiaolong Demon King occupied. We have our own arrangements here..." Although Mo Yan provided assurance, the Sword Master still did not disclose the specifics of the Dragon Slaying Saber's setup, only briefly informing Zhuyong about the general situation before discussing the task at hand.

"I have no issues," Xue Zhuyong said succinctly.

Meanwhile.

"Lu Daoist friend, who exactly is True Monarch Xue?" Mo Yan asked Lu Qingshan.

All this time on Jiaolong Island, he had believed that there was only one Nascent Soul Cultivator among them—the Sword Master of the Dragon Slaying Saber.

Unexpectedly, Lu Qingshan, a cultivator who had arrived on the island less than half a month ago, mysteriously brought them a Nascent Soul Cultivator for support, leaving Mo Yan both astonished and puzzled.

"Since he is unwilling to reveal his specific identity to you, it's not my place to say more," Lu Qingshan explained. "However, Master Mo can rest assured, he is most certainly sincere about assisting the Dragon Slaying Saber."

"I naturally trust the people Lu Daoist friend brings," Mo Yan said with a hearty laugh, then asked further, "But are all three of you also planning to participate in this dragon-slaying endeavor?"

"What, are we not welcome?" Zang Xiaojian swung his fist towards Mo Yan.