CHAPTER 1268: CHAPTER 1266: THE END OF AN ERA!

"Young Master, can this Longevity Pill really add thirty years to one’s life? Even this old man is tempted."

The Ninth Elder was somewhat skeptical. Indeed, he had never heard of an elixir pill that could extend life.

However, since the Young Master could bring out the Immortality Tea, the effects of the Longevity Pill must be real.

After all, he had tasted the Immortality Tea, and its effects had stunned him.

Even a top-grade spiritual medicine might not achieve such results.

He had no doubt that if someone consumed the Immortality Tea over a long period, they would definitely develop an incredibly resilient constitution!

Finally, the time for the Divine Sword Manor’s birthday banquet had arrived.

This banquet was even grander in scale than the previous one for Shen Jingqiu.

At the back mountain of the Divine Sword Manor, there was a small bamboo house.

Outside the bamboo house stood a middle-aged man.

This middle-aged man was pale without a beard, had an imposing demeanor, and exuded a sharp sword intent and the aura of a superior.

It seemed this person was not only a sword master but also a powerful figure in authority.

"Uncle Master, the banquet is about to begin, aren’t you going?"

"This time, people from various powers, including king families, are here. There might even be some exotic treasures appearing at the banquet."

"At that time, perhaps something could extend your lifespan, Uncle Master."

"I’m not going. I don’t have much time left, probably just a month."

A frail voice came from inside.

"Uncle Master, how can it be? You are the Sword Venerate, the pride of our Divine Sword Manor. You won’t fall so easily."

It turned out the person inside the wooden house was the Sword Venerate.

However, it was surprising that the voice was so aged and filled with death qi, unlike the Sword Venerate from a few months ago in the Heavenly Secret Realm.

"I’m old, and it’s over for me. Remember, you are the master of the Divine Sword Manor; you are the future pillar of Divine Sword Manor!"

"As for me, I will become history, existing only in people’s memories."

It turned out this middle-aged man was indeed the master of the Divine Sword Manor, no wonder he had such an aura.

At this moment, Master Xia sighed deeply at the Sword Venerate’s words.

He knew the Sword Venerate was correct. The other party likely only had a month to live.

Who could have thought that the Sword Venerable, once renowned across the Heavenly Martial Continent, would end in such desolation?

However, he had no means to change it.

Not even a king had any means, because this was natural aging, it was the Heavenly Dao, and couldn’t be defied.

No one can escape the reincarnation of life and death.

With this in mind, he sighed once more, his figure transforming into a sword light, leaving the back mountain.

The Sword Venerate’s dwindling lifespan was only known to the high-level members of the Divine Sword Manor, so although the atmosphere at the banquet was lively, the top leaders were filled with endless worries.

However, the martial artists who came as guests didn’t know.

This time, among the arriving forces, there was one extremely powerful force because it was not just a single power but an alliance of several powers together.

This was the Duan Family.

This time, the Duan Family sent their Third Young Master, along with numerous elders and guards for protection.

Because they were afraid of a repeat of the events in Lanbing City.

Furthermore, the Duan Family didn’t come alone; they allied with a young master from the Shen Family and five sixth-grade sects.

The Shen Family had been on good terms with the Duan Family before. Although Shen Lingchuan’s branch supported Lin Xuan, the entire Shen Family was enormous.

Just the core lineage alone wasn’t limited to Shen Lingchuan’s line, so there were core forces that supported the Duan Family.

For example, the young man in front named Shen He was a core disciple of the Shen Family, and his branch was a direct line, having bad relations with Shen Lingchuan.

So when Shen Lingchuan stood with Lin Xuan, his branch directly allied with the Duan Family.

Besides, there were several inheritors from sixth-grade sects, all outstanding heavenly prides of the younger generation.

"Mr. Duan, to deal with a fledgling, do you really need such a large formation?"

One young man spoke with disdain.

His name was Wei Wufeng, from the sixth-grade sect Golden Saber Sect, and he was the chief disciple of the Golden Saber Sect.

His status was not much inferior to the Duan Li in front of him.

"Brother Wei, don’t underestimate this person; my fifth brother was killed by him in Lanbing City."

"Mr. Duan, you’re overthinking. Although your brother was killed, it should have been the elder beside him who did it. With that kid’s strength, he couldn’t possibly do it."

"The one we need to guard against is just the elder beside him. As for that kid, leave him to me."

"I can settle him with one strike."

Wei Wufeng was extremely arrogant, his aura bursting forth.

Their Golden Saber Sect was well-known on the Heavenly Martial Continent, even comparable to the Divine Sword Manor.

Moreover, as a swordsman, he naturally carried a domineering aura. Wei Wufeng had also cultivated the Golden Saber Sect’s absolute skill, the Domineering Gold Saber Technique, exuding an extremely arrogant aura.

So, regarding Lin Xuan, he didn’t take him seriously at all.

Hearing Wei Wufeng’s words, Duan Li nodded slightly. He hadn’t witnessed Lin Xuan’s strength firsthand; everything was hearsay and likely exaggerated.

Moreover, he knew the youth in front of him was powerful, having once killed an Eighth Layered Venerable with one saber, proving his extreme prowess.

He reckoned that it wouldn’t even require his intervention; simply letting Wei Wufeng handle Lin Xuan would suffice.

If there was any danger, it would be Wei Wufeng at risk, not him.

Thinking of this, Duan Li chuckled, "Indeed, the rumors are exaggerated. Just a fledgling, how could he possibly surpass Brother Wei?"

"By the way, have you heard? It’s said that the Divine Sword Manor’s Sword Venerate is failing, probably only has a month left."

Another young man sighed.

"Who would’ve thought that the Sword Venerate, renowned across the continent, would end in such a dismal state?" Many sighed.

And Duan Li nodded slightly; he had received this news as well. That’s why his primary purpose for coming was to win over the master of the Divine Sword Manor.

Because the Sword Venerate of the Divine Sword Manor was failing, and the most powerful figure now was Master Xia, who was part of the Chang Sect.

So as long as they could bring Master Xia over, the entirety of the Divine Sword Manor would be on their side.

With the support of the Divine Sword Manor, the Duan Family’s influence would only grow stronger.

Thinking of this, Duan Li coldly chuckled a couple of times.

However, his laughter soon stopped, and his face turned extremely grim, for he saw a silhouette.

Lin Xuan, he never expected him to finally appear!

The several young heavenly prides beside him also turned to look, among them Wei Wufeng, whose eyes flared with an astonishing light.

"Is that Lin Xuan? Only at the Seventh-layered Heaven Venerable? Indeed, so weak!"