The Sword Sect disciples numbly stared at Lu Yin, not knowing what to do. This person had actually mastered the Sword Sect’s greatest secret.
Ling Gong and a few others that had wanted to attack Lu Yin all froze. They were stunned at the results of the battle, as Lu Yin had not used his own techniques, but rather only the Thirteen Swords during the match. This not only put a great deal of pressure on the Sword Sect disciples, but also the other spectators.
“Sect Master Liu, even though it was only a short battle, many of the spectators traveled from far away to watch. I’m sure that you won’t mind if everyone enjoys a cup of tea before leaving, right?” Lu Yin smiled at Liu Qianjue.
Liu Qianjue glanced around. “Thank you, everyone, for visiting my Sword Sect. It would be the Sword Sect’s honor if all of you stayed for a cup of tea before leaving.”
He then asked Elder Li to deal with the guests while he had a private word with Lu Yin.
Lu Yin and Liu Tianmu’s battle had astonished everyone. Despite everyone already knowing that Lu Yin was far more powerful than Liu Tianmu, they had all been curious as to why Liu Tianmu had believed that she could challenge Lu Yin. However, nobody had expected to watch a competition between two users of the Thirteen Swords.
Lu Yin’s skills had astounded the spectators, as it was extremely difficult for anyone to learn the Thirteen Swords. Despite that, Lu Yin had managed to learn it, demonstrating his peerless talent.
Lu Yin and Liu Qianjue returned to the same pond as before, but the sect master was not fishing this time.
“Alliance Leader Lu, where did you learn the Thirteen Swords?” Liu Qianjue asked while carefully observing Lu Yin’s face.
Lu Yin shrugged. “I learned it through observation.”
Liu Qianjue shook his head. “If it was possible to learn the Thirteen Swords that easily, the Sword Sect would already have become invincible, and Liu Qiuyu would never have had to go to Ironblood Weave.”
Lu Yin stayed quiet and walked to the side of the pond where he sat down. “I remember the first time I met Senior here. You pulled a fish out from Planet Gan and told me that this pond was connected to all of the rivers in First Flowzone. You were so imposing, and I was very intimidated.”
“Alliance Leader Lu, you also asked me how I created this pond. I can help you create one if you’re interested, but how large of an area would you want your pond to cover?”
Lu Yin touched the ice cold water. “You don’t have to make one; this pond isn’t bad.”
Liu Qianjue asked in a cold tone, “Are you that determined to have this pond?”
“Yes,” Lu Yin answered honestly.
Liu Qianjue frowned and his fingers involuntarily twitched. He desperately wanted to attack.
The Sword Sect had initiated a challenge, so if Liu Qianjue killed Lu Yin within the Sword Sect, it would be a terrible disgrace to them. The forces supporting Lu Yin would definitely attack the Sword Sect in retaliation, regardless of whether the sect master succeeded in killing Lu Yin or not.
Lu Yin stared at the pond with his back to Liu Qianjue.
Liu Qianjue carefully observed Lu Yin. There was a high possibility of the sect master launching a successful attack right now, as Liu Ye and Fei Hua were both absent. Should he attack? Liu Qianjue’s eyes gleamed.
Lu Yin remained calmly sitting where he was.
A few moments later, Liu Qianjue sighed and sat down next to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin felt disappointed, as he had hoped for Liu Qianjue to attack him. Any attack of his would have definitely failed, and not just because of Lu Yin’s bodysuit armor, but also because Elder Jiu Shen, who had already arrived at the Sword Sect earlier.
Elder Jiu Shen had arrived to deal with Master Qing Hua, but it would also be fine for Lu Yin to rely on the Cosmic Sect elder to deal with the Sword Sect. If Liu Qianjue had attacked, he would have definitely been in trouble.
What a shame.
“I really can’t imagine how a genius like you managed to appear in this universe,” Liu Qianjue exclaimed helplessly.
Lu Yin smiled. “Actually, I learned the Thirteen Swords from the Sword Monument.”
Liu Qianjue became confused, but then he suddenly considered something. He blurted out, “The Liu family’s Sword Monument?”
Lu Yin nodded and met Liu Qianjue’s eyes. “Senior, you should be aware of where I went when I went missing. The Liu family’s Sword Monument is in that place, and I also saw Liu Tianmu there.”
“So you learned the Thirteen Swords from the Sword Monument?”
“The Thirteen Swords is also famous in that place, so it’s no surprise that I managed to do so.”
Liu Qianjue was aware that Lu Yin had gone to that place, and Liu Tianmu had also mentioned that Lu Yin had received an inheritance from the Sword Monument. However, the sect master had not thought that Lu Yin would have gained the Thirteen Swords from there.
To be fair, Liu Tianmu had also been ignorant as to what Lu Yin had received, as he had only ever used sourcebox arrays and Vacuum Palms, both of which were skills that he had received in the Fifth Mainland.
“I should have considered that. How could anyone have comprehend the Thirteen Swords through mere observation? You received an inheritance from the Sword Monument. Of course that’s where you gained the Thirteen Swords. I should have thought of that sooner,” Liu Qianjue bitterly complained.
Everyone in the Sword Sect had been dazed when they realized that Lu Yin had mastered the Thirteen Swords. Lu Yin continued calmly staring into the water as he listened to Liu Qianjue’s bitter mutterings.
“Then, what about that sword?” Liu Qianjue asked.
Lu Yin grew confused. “What sword?”
Liu Qianjue raised a hand and created an image of the exact same sword that Lu Yin had used during his fight against Liu Tianmu.
Lu Yin was caught off guard. “Sect Master, are you interested in the design of the sword that I used? It’s just something I randomly came up with.”
Liu Qianjue snorted. “Alliance Leader Lu, let’s be honest: where have you seen this sword?”
Lu Yin shook his head. “I really don’t know what you are talking about, Senior. I just randomly came up with it.”
Liu Qianjue frowned. “What must I do to receive an answer?”
Lu Yin shrugged. “It was just a random stroke of inspiration, so there’s nothing I can do about it if you don’t believe me. I do have something to ask you, though.”
Lu Yin continued, “Why did the Sword Sect try to enter the war in the Cosmic Sea?”
Liu Qianjue gave an honest answer, “The Great Eastern Alliance would pose no threat to us without Leon’s Armada.
“I have a question of my own for you, Alliance Leader: do you truly intend to work with Master Qing Hua to deal with my Sword Sect?”
Lu Yin replied, “I will definitely deal with the Sword Sect, but you can guess if I will do so with Master Qing Hua’s help.”
Liu Qianjue frowned.
“Why didn’t you attack just now, Senior?”
“Why did you show your back, Alliance Leader Lu?’