The elder beneath the Five Zuo Sword Formation instantly turned to flying ashes, leaving the many disciples of Hidden Sword Villa present stunned and pale-faced.

"This is impossible. The Seven Stars Cliff Sword Formation is the strongest defensive sword formation of the outer disciples of Hidden Sword Villa. That elder just now, evidently immersed in this art for a lifetime, combined with his Mixed Element Realm strength, even as someone in the Dao Fruit Stage like myself, I absolutely couldn't have completed an instant kill!"

"Truly worthy of the Five Assistant Swords! Such terrifying power! The Seven Stars Cliff Sword Formation, which is so refined and perfected it can be called pinnacle, is so fragile and unable to withstand even a single blow in front of Shen Qiang's sword formation!"

"Luckily, I was smart enough not to step forward for a challenge, otherwise I would be the one dead now." A super strong Dao Fruit Stage expert from Hidden Sword Villa was filled with shock.

The scene fell into silence.

Everyone stared at the Five Assistant Swords agape.

And amidst the sword formation, the flying ashes swept by the wind.

Meanwhile, compared to their shock.

Shen Qiang's expression was complex.

"Indeed, the Emperor Shaohao's Absolute Sword Formation, its power is unimaginably strong, the indestructible Gold attribute is truly shocking, but at the same time, when the sword formation is unleashed, all True Yuan in one's body is drained. Considering my current strength, even at my best state, I can only use it once, so using this sword formation lightly without absolute assurances is undoubtedly an action that abolishes one's martial arts."

While Shen Qiang was dazed by this.

The new abbot of Doushi Temple sighed and said, "Amitabha, all patrons, when will the cycle of reprisal end? The sword formation has already been compared, Shen Patron has won, why don't the patrons of Hidden Sword Villa stop here and return home instead of losing lives over an Immortal Artifact you cannot use."

Upon hearing this.

The disciples of Hidden Sword Villa regained their senses, filled with shock when looking at Shen Qiang, and began whispering among themselves.

"Yes, even if we retrieve the Five Assistant Swords, it can only be placed in the villa's Treasure Vault, can't be sold, can't be used, so why should we sacrifice more lives for it!"

"Currently, Sheng He Villa has at least two hundred demons, and so many monks with substantial cultivation from Doushi Temple, if we really fight, none of us might make it back!"

"If we keep fighting, even if we win, it's a pyrrhic victory. We'll surely be too weak to control Sheng He, only making others gain from our efforts!"

The disciples of Hidden Sword Villa murmured quietly, but their voices were clear.

This caused the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa to sigh secretly because he understood that the disciples murmured these just to convince themselves, as they no longer wanted to fight Shen Qiang. Moreover, with the current situation, really fighting might cause the low-spirited disciples to collapse quickly.

In a narrow path, the brave win.

Once the disciples who are full of retreating intent begin the fight, they might scatter like birds and beasts.

So after sighing, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa seriously studied Shen Qiang, looked for a long time, and sighed, "Shen Qiang, you have won. As an enemy, I shouldn't praise you, but I must admit, you're far more formidable than I imagined."

"Now, I even begin to believe the rumors that you are indeed the reincarnation of an ancient demon."

"Because only in this case would you possibly be able to wield the Five Assistant Swords that all cultivators sigh over."

Upon hearing this, everyone present sighed.

And their gazes toward Shen Qiang grew increasingly respectful.

Because all cultivators of Hidden Sword Villa present knew, Shen Qiang using the Five Assistant Swords had only two possibilities. One, Shen Qiang could cover five miles with his Divine Sense upon its formation, second, the Five Assistant Swords voluntarily submitted.

No matter the reason, it meant Shen Qiang was absolutely not a genius in ordinary terms, but a peerless prodigy.

Feeling the respectful gazes from everyone, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa suddenly changed his tone, angrily saying, "But Hidden Sword Villa never fears the strong! We shall leave the Five Assistant Swords and your head with you for now; we will definitely return!"

Having said this, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa tried to leave with his people.

At this time, Shen Qiang calmly said, "Villa Master, please stay."

Upon hearing this, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa became furious, shouted, "Shen Qiang, what do you want? You have won; I already said that the Five Assistant Swords will be left with you for now. Do you still want to eradicate us?"

Shen Qiang smiled calmly and said, "I ask the Villa Master to stay not to be enemies with Hidden Sword Villa, but to discuss with you regarding our Sheng He's member Zuo Lianghao."

Instantly.

The tension that had relaxed suddenly tightened again.

The Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa glared angrily at Shen Qiang, roaring, "If you dare harm him, I will exhaust all my strength and resources to crush you!"

Shen Qiang smiled calmly and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Revenge and disputes are ultimately about money. Frankly, Villa Master Zuo should know, the greatest strength of my Sheng He lies not in how many demons there are, but in the Elixir Pills I have."

"Elixir Pills bring a lot of money. With money, disciples of Sheng He can eat well, live well, and be formidable."

Casually waving his hand, he used the Plague Source to eliminate the pathogens on Zuo Lianghao.

Shen Qiang calmly said, "I have removed the viruses restricting Zuo Lianghao as a small show of sincerity for my words."

After glancing at Zuo Lianghao who was filled with amazement, Shen Qiang turned his head back and said, "I see the Villa Master looks energetic and strong, so normally, it's absolutely no problem to be the Villa Master for another thirty to fifty years, meaning Zuo Lianghao would have no chance to be the Villa Master until he's in his fifties or sixties unless he kills you."

"Are you trying to sow discord!" The Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa was furious.

Shen Qiang smiled calmly, "I have no such intention. If the father-son relationship is so easily disrupted, it is too fragile. I say these words just to make you and Zuo Lianghao understand, now that his poison is cured, he can choose to return and continue being a Puppet Young Master in appearance superior to all but having to obtain your consent for everything or choose to stay in Sheng He, becoming a powerful legend rising alongside it."

Upon hearing this, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa was enraged and sharply said, "Arrogant! My Zuo family's people are noble and not likely to follow your orders!"

Seeing the Villa Master's angry expression, Shen Qiang smiled.

"It seems, even after seeing the Five Zuo Sword Formation, you still haven't understood; your four families have been sects standing in the Cultivation World for millennia, while my Sheng He was only founded a few months ago, yet despite this, you've not gained any advantage from me, more so, you've been played around by me, with dead folks, lost treasures, reputation damaged, becoming the butt of jokes in the Cultivation World."

Stepping forward, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow calmly and said earnestly, "The cause of such results isn't your incompetence, but because I, Shen Qiang, am the true strongest who can create legends!"

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