Han Tiange almost spat out the words through gritted teeth, then vanished from everyone’s sight along with the people from the Purple Sun Hall.

It wasn’t until the Cloud Boat of the Purple Sun Hall disappeared into the sky that the onlookers realized something.

“The Great Xia Sword Sect… won this confrontation!”

Everyone fell silent.

Because when this conflict first began, no one expected such an outcome.

Even the Blind Swordsman’s sudden killing spree had taken everyone by surprise.

If this had happened to any other sect, they would have chosen to endure it silently!

At most, the higher-ups of both sects would meet and negotiate some compensation.

In fact, they might even have handed over their disciples under pressure!

After all, no one would go to war over a little girl in the Qi Refining stage.

But the disciple of the Great Xia Sword Sect had mercilessly killed eight disciples of the Purple Sun Hall in a row.

His terrifying swordsmanship was almost unrivaled in the same realm.

Even the so-called reclusive prodigy of the Purple Sun Hall, Zhao Beichen, had to break through his realm to deal with him.

It seemed that even after breaking through, Zhao Beichen still lost, at least from what they saw.

And then, the Sect Master of the Great Xia Sword Sect, Lu Kangnian, appeared, drawing his sword with the might of the entire sect, making the onlookers’ blood boil with excitement!

One must know that Lu Kangnian wasn’t just making empty threats; after drawing his sword, he took a step forward and attracted a heavenly tribulation.

He underwent the tribulation right in the middle of the battlefield between the disciples of both sects. Although the process was extremely perilous, it was undeniable that Lu Kangnian’s strength was terrifying.

The tribulation that would take others years, even decades, to prepare for in the Divine Transformation Realm, he passed just like that.

In the end, he even shattered the purple lightning with his sword!

The hidden strength of the Great Xia Sword Sect was finally revealed to some extent.

This sect, which had existed in the Northern Domain for an unknown number of years, finally showed its ferocious side.

An old man at the peak of the mid-Divine Transformation Realm, the Fiery Sword of Wrath! Ling Daoyan!

From then on, the Great Xia Sword Sect, which previously only had an Elemental Infant Realm Sect Master, transformed overnight into a formidable force with two Divine Transformation Realm cultivators!

But the most important aspect of this entire event was that everyone witnessed the spirit of a sect!

And an unprecedented unity within the sect!

Perhaps it was just an order from an elder, but the entire sect mobilized all disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage!

The Great Xia Sword Sect faced the Purple Sun Hall head-on, and with the strength of two Divine Transformation Realm cultivators, they forced the Purple Sun Hall to retreat!

This news spread throughout the entire Great Xia Domain in the blink of an eye!

The elders of the various sects who had been watching also left with their disciples, eager to relay the news back to their own sects.

Perhaps the power dynamics of the entire Northern Domain were about to change!

Moreover, the spirit of the Great Xia Sword Sect, displayed from top to bottom, made these elders, who were high-ranking members of their own sects, ponder deeply.

They began to put themselves in the same situation: if their sect faced the Purple Sun Hall, what would they do?

But after thinking for less than three breaths, they all shook their heads helplessly.

Perhaps… if it were them, the final outcome would be to hand over their disciples to the Purple Sun Hall to avoid conflict!

Everyone had their own opinions on this matter.

Some believed that the Great Xia Sword Sect’s determination to protect its disciples, unafraid of powerful sects, was commendable.

Others thought Lu Kangnian was foolish, that with such a weak foundation, he was courting death by making an enemy of a powerful force like the Purple Sun Hall.

But regardless of what they thought, Lu Kangnian had already made his decision.

Lu Kangnian frowned and said in a deep voice, “Elder of Heavenly Water Peak, quickly treat the seriously injured disciples!”

“Collect the bodies of the fallen disciples and place them in the sect’s tomb! They will be given a proper burial tomorrow!”

“Elders of the various peaks, count the number of people!”

One command after another was issued, and the disciples hurriedly began to act.

Using the positioning of their Identity Jade Tokens, they started searching for their fellow disciples.

Li Guanqi was among them, carrying severely injured and unconscious disciples back and forth.

Ling Daoyan looked up at the void and said softly, “The Northern Heavenly King will likely seek you out.”

Lu Kangnian, surrounded by a powerful aura, narrowed his eyes and nodded almost imperceptibly.

At this moment, the Primordial Energy within his body was still somewhat unstable, but he had no time to rest.

Sure enough, Ge Qing appeared before the two of them.

With a hint of admiration in his eyes, the old man bowed respectfully and said softly, “Sect Master Lu, the Northern Heavenly King invites you to the treasure hall for a discussion.”

Buzz!!!

In the sky, a magnificent palace hundreds of meters in size suddenly appeared, surrounded by clouds and mist—not ordinary mist, but water vapor condensed from extremely dense spiritual energy!

As the light swirled, the plaque below the palace boldly displayed the words “Northern King’s Hall!”

Rumble!!

Two five-meter-tall doors slowly opened, and the voice of Long Qu came from inside.

“Sect Master Lu, please enter the treasure hall for a discussion.”

Hearing this, Lu Kangnian looked up at the treasure hall, a gleam flashing in his eyes!

He had thought that the Northern Heavenly King would find a secluded place to talk.

But to his surprise, Long Qu, the Northern Heavenly King, openly summoned his portable treasure hall and invited him in front of everyone!

This action was tantamount to telling the Purple Sun Hall not to go too far, that he valued the Great Xia Sword Sect!

Lu Kangnian straightened his clothes, sheathed his sword, and turned to Ling Daoyan, saying softly, “Grand Elder, I’ll leave things here to you for now.”

“After cleaning up the battlefield, arrange for the disciples to return to the sect on the Cloud Boat.”

Ling Daoyan smiled and nodded, taking a wine gourd from his waist and laughing, “Don’t worry, go quickly, don’t keep the Northern Heavenly King waiting.”

“Old man, I’ll get some exercise today, don’t worry about troubling me.”

Lu Kangnian nodded slightly, then walked solemnly towards the treasure hall.

Under the plaque of the treasure hall, Lu Kangnian’s Primordial Energy surged, cleansing all the dust from his body.

Standing at the entrance, he bowed and said, “Sect Master of the Great Xia Sword Sect, Lu Kangnian, pays respects to the Northern Heavenly King!”

Long Qu’s mellow voice slowly sounded, “No need to be so formal, come in.”

Inside the hall, Long Qu was brewing tea, surrounded by a faint blue mist, clearly not an ordinary tea.

As the doors slowly closed, Lu Kangnian carefully sat down, and Long Qu finally spoke.

Handing over a cup of spiritual tea, Long Qu said softly, “Try it, it’s top-grade Nourishing Spirit Tea.”

Hearing this, Lu Kangnian’s pupils trembled slightly!

He murmured to himself, “Fifth-grade spiritual tea!”

Carefully taking the tea cup, he looked at the clear, light green spiritual tea inside, raised his hand slightly, and took a small sip.