After Being Reborn, I Refuse To Be The Holy Son Of The Sect Anymore

Chapter 80:

Xiao Yang wanted to break through to the Divine Martial Realm, fully aware of the challenges ahead. However, he was determined to try. Sitting cross-legged in the spiritual source of a small spirit vein, his body seemed to transform into a bottomless black hole, voraciously absorbing the thick, dense spiritual energy emanating from the vein’s core.

The sensation of being enveloped by spiritual energy was exhilarating. The water-element energy from the spiritual vein entered his body, feeling like countless icy threads coursing through him—cool, refreshing, and incredibly pleasant. Xiao Yang activated the Heavenly Sword Art, refining his body with the power of sword essence. This technique, known as the Heavenly Body Refinement Art, began purging impurities from his body, forcing them out. His skin gradually turned crystal-clear, and he appeared as though shrouded in a radiant glow. The transformation of his physique was not something that could be rushed—it required patience and time.

Meanwhile, powerful figures from various factions gathered around the two main veins of the Ice and Fire Earth Veins. Even the leader of the Azure Sun Sword Sect had personally arrived. The Heavenly Void Daoist from the Supreme Dao Sect, and the Grim Reaper of the Guiyuan Martial Sect, had also entered the fiery spiritual vein with domineering presences.

A battle between Huang Tian, the Blade God of the Ten Directions Sect, and Chu Lingxiao nearly destroyed the Earth Vein. These two individuals were madmen. Li Shenyu from the Soaring Sword Sect, however, refrained from engaging in conflict. She focused on collecting spirit crystals and herbs, seemingly searching for something specific. Jiang Qitian, in contrast, did not take action. Clutching the Azure Sun Sword, the Azure Sun Sword Sect’s treasured artifact, he inspired fear among all. As one of the three supreme artifacts of the Northern Territory, only Jiang Qitian, who had previously drawn the sword, had the authority to wield it. However, even he could not use the Azure Sun Sword at will. Most of the time, it remained embedded in the sword platform of the Azure Sun Secret Realm, safeguarded from theft, as not even a Martial Saint of the Sacred Martial Realm could claim it.

“Where is that ungrateful disciple, Xiao Yang?” In a void within the Earth Vein, a resplendent, golden pavilion floated mid-air. This magical artifact could expand or shrink at will, stored in a spatial pouch when not in use and deployed as a pavilion when needed. Inside, Jiang Qitian sat at the main seat, his commanding gaze sweeping over the disciples gathered before him.

“Master, Senior Brother has not been with us the entire time,” replied Second Senior Brother, Zheng Fan, his expression grim.

The group of disciples, including Jiang Ting, Han Bin, Lei Renjie, Yun Qianxue, and Ye Qingyao, bore various degrees of injuries. The battles within the Earth Vein had been fierce before the arrival of the major powers. The constant skirmishes and killings over treasures had affected even Jiang Ting and the others.

“As the eldest disciple, Xiao Yang shows no concern for his junior brothers and sisters. He has truly disappointed me,” Jiang Qitian said angrily. “Where is Qin Fei?” he asked.

The group exchanged uneasy glances. Zheng Fan hesitated before replying. “Master… Junior Brother Qin…”

“Qin Fei has been rendered a true eunuch, Master. We sent him back to Yuanlong City to recover,” Lin Wangchuan blurted out.

The room fell silent, and everyone turned to Lin Wangchuan in shock. “What? Am I wrong? Qin Fei really is a eunuch now!” Lin Wangchuan scratched his head.

“What happened here?” Jiang Qitian, stunned and furious, demanded. The two elders exchanged looks, equally bewildered. Even the disciplinary elder had not been informed of this. Under the master’s glare, the disciples trembled with fear. Jiang Ting stepped forward reluctantly and recounted the events.

Jiang Qitian was speechless after hearing the explanation. He understood Xiao Yang’s intent. That rebellious disciple wanted to cripple Qin Fei. Perhaps it was for the best. Without distractions, Qin Fei, as an innate Dao Body, could now focus on cultivation, his future boundless.

At that moment, a surge of intense sword energy and blade aura reverberated outside, shaking the pavilion.

“Chu Lingxiao and Huang Tian are at it again?” Jiang Qitian grabbed the Azure Sun Sword and rushed out. The remaining disciples looked at one another uneasily. With the enforcement and transmission elders overseeing the scene, no one dared to stir trouble further.

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In a secluded courtyard behind the ancestral home of the Chu family in Yuanlong City, Qin Fei lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling in despair. A middle-aged man dressed as a healer stood by his bedside.

“Young Master, are you feeling any better?” the healer asked cautiously.

“Are you blind? Do I look fine to you?” Qin Fei snapped, his voice full of resentment. “I’m a real eunuch now! A eunuch!” The memory of wielding the blade against himself filled him with fury. He wished he could tear Xiao Yang to pieces.

Clenching his fists, his eyes reddened as he gritted his teeth. “I haven’t even conquered Jiang Ting yet, let alone enjoyed her… and now I’m a eunuch. I’m not willing to accept this!”

The healer struggled to suppress a laugh, but the situation was undeniably tragic. Qin Fei thought back to the missed opportunities with Jiang Ting. Now, even if he wanted to act, he lacked the means. His regret was profound.

“Xiao Yang! You’ve doomed me! I’ll make you pay with your life!” Qin Fei roared inwardly, his anger threatening to consume him.

“Young Master, Xiao Yang is still in the Earth Vein. Jiang Qitian is also there. This is a rare opportunity. If we detonate the Ice and Fire Earth Vein, everything within a radius of ten thousand miles will be reduced to ashes. Even with the Azure Sun Sword, Jiang Qitian won’t survive!” the healer, Ming He, suggested darkly.

“No rush,” Qin Fei replied, suppressing his fury as his gaze turned icy. Even as a eunuch, he was determined to complete his mission.

“But, Young Master, if Jiang Qitian, the disciplinary elder, and the transmission elder all perish, the Azure Sun Sword Sect will be yours!” Ming He urged.

Qin Fei sighed inwardly. As the Holy Son of the Demon Sect, he had three protectors: Shadow, Lunar Eclipse, and Ming He. Shadow had handled their affairs until now, but his death had left Ming He in charge. However, Ming He’s impulsive and shortsighted nature frustrated Qin Fei.

“We wait,” Qin Fei said coldly.

“Wait? What if Jiang Qitian leaves?” Ming He pressed.

“My so-called master won’t leave. More important figures will arrive. When they’re all gathered in the Earth Vein, we’ll strike and eliminate them in one blow,” Qin Fei declared, his voice filled with malice. He planned to use this opportunity to plunge the Northern Territory into chaos, paving the way for the Demon Sect’s rise.