The Trash Sect's Ascension - chapter 13

Master Wuliang spoke.

He was highly respected, compassionate, and fair in his dealings, with an excellent reputation across the Nine Provinces Continent.

Even Master had once received his kindness and would occasionally mention it.

The only reason I agreed to sit here was for his sake.

Master Wuliang rolled the prayer beads in his hand, his expression sorrowful: “Over a hundred years ago, I was fortunate enough to meet Old Sect Leader Zhao at Futu Sea, and the impression was profound.”

“At that time, the Evil Flood Dragon was wreaking havoc in Wanghai City, causing great suffering. He traveled there, unable to bear the tragedy, and though he knew he was no match, still went to Futu Sea with only Foundation Establishment cultivation, intending to slay the seventh-rank flood dragon and save the people from disaster.”

“He was a man of great virtue, with the world in his heart, willing to sacrifice himself for righteousness, fearless of death. I have lived for over a thousand years, and there are few like Sect Leader Zhao.”

“The Two Paths Flower originally belonged to Sect Leader Zhao; this is beyond doubt. Returning Snow Sword Master took it without asking, causing his death, and should be punished. However, there are indeed hidden reasons behind this matter; it was done out of necessity.”

“Not long ago, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda suddenly reappeared by the Western Sea, and only the Divine Sword Sword Master could enter to investigate.”

“Xian Shuang Sword Master is also a cultivator and should understand the importance of the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda. Since Real Person Canglan’s Ascension, the Nine Provinces Continent has not seen the Ascension Light for three thousand years. We all suspect something has gone wrong with the Path to Heaven, but have been unable to investigate. Now that Real Person Canglan’s life-bound treasure has suddenly appeared, there must be a reason. Perhaps the secret of the Ascension Light is hidden within. This concerns all cultivators of the Nine Provinces, and even the Righteous and Evil Paths have temporarily set aside their grudges.”

“At that time, we all thought you had perished in the Demonic Abyss. After Wolan Sword Master missed the position of Sect Leader, he left the Mountain Gate and disappeared, and Returning Snow Sword had not yet appeared. The only one who could enter the Exquisite Pagoda then was Flowing Wind Sword Master Xie Changgeng, but unfortunately, he was troubled by his Inner Demon, and only the Two Paths Flower could save him.”

“Xie Changgeng’s safety directly concerns all cultivators of the Nine Provinces Continent. If Sect Leader Zhao knew the reason, with his temperament, he would surely have been willing to give up the Two Paths Flower.”

“I also regret the death of Sect Leader Zhao, but what is done cannot be changed. All I can do is try to make amends. I have already discussed with the Sword Sect members: once Flowing Wind and Returning Snow Sword Masters return from investigating by the Western Sea, let them go to Sunset Glow Sect to confess their crimes. Would that be acceptable?”

“No. If they do not return for a hundred years, must I wait a hundred years? If they do not return for a thousand years, must I wait a thousand years?”

Master Wuliang nodded: “If that is the case, how about this? No matter why Sect Leader Zhao founded Sunset Glow Sect, his wish in life was to revitalize the sect. Benefactors Jiang and Xie have received great kindness from Sect Leader Zhao and are willing to join Sunset Glow Sect as Sword Masters, holding positions in both sects. In this way, Sword Sect and Sunset Glow Sect will be as close as brothers. All the major sects of the Nine Provinces will remember Sect Leader Zhao’s righteous deeds and will surely look after Sunset Glow Sect in the future.”

“Within a hundred years, Sunset Glow Sect will surely rise to become a major sect of the Nine Provinces, with disciples as numerous as clouds and a grand gate. If Sect Leader Zhao knows this in the afterlife, he can smile contentedly. Sword Master, are you satisfied?”

“Not satisfied. Sunset Glow Sect has me and my Junior Brothers and Sisters; rising within a hundred years is certain, and we do not need others to add to our glory. Furthermore, our Sunset Glow Sect has high standards and does not accept those who are ungrateful, betray their masters, or destroy their ancestors.”

“Then let the two Sword Masters go to Wuji Mountain to sweep out demons for twenty years as punishment. Is that enough?”

“Not enough.”

Master Wuliang sighed deeply: “Amitabha, Sword Master, what will it take for you to let this go?”

A voice filled with anger rang out: “Master, you need not ask. I know what Senior Sister wants! She simply hates that I used the Two Paths Flower and wants me to pay for her Master’s life!”