Wuliang Mountain is a sect dedicated to sword cultivation.
As one of the Thirteen Sects Beyond the World, it is renowned for its fierce attack style and exquisite swordsmanship.
This often enables the disciples of Wuliang Mountain to gain the upper hand in battles of the same Realm.
The only downside is their Inner Power Heart Method, which is quite ordinary, leading to limited combat endurance.
Even so, the status of Wuliang Mountain remains extremely exalted.
It is precisely for this reason that Wuliang Mountain dismissively regarded the Azure Dragon Order issued by Zhao Ya, even mocking it repeatedly, thinking that the Azure Dragon Temple and Zhao Ya were making a fuss over nothing, possibly aiming to achieve some undisclosed objectives.
Zhao Ya already knew all of this.
Now, as their group arrived before Wuliang Mountain, a decision naturally had to be made.
In fact, Zhao Ya did not even have to ascend the mountain; long before the group was over a hundred miles away, Wuliang Mountain had already received the news.
Upon hearing that Azure Dragon Mountain was "coerced" along with sects like Celestial One Pavilion, Purple Swallow Forest Pavilion, and Pure Zen Temple, the current Mountain Master of Wuliang Mountain, Yin Jiaxiong, was not frightened in the least and instead sneered repeatedly.
"I didn’t expect He Nandou would actually flatter Azure Dragon Temple like this."
"Mountain Master, these people are clearly not coming with good intentions. How should we respond?" an elder of Wuliang Mountain asked at this time.
"We shall meet force with force and cover water with earth. Spread my Sword Order—let all Fifth Realm disciples and elders of Wuliang Mountain go down the mountain. I want to see just how capable this Zhao Ya is," Yin Jiaxiong said coldly with a face full of arrogance.
Indeed, he had reasons to be arrogant.
As the Mountain Master of Wuliang Mountain, Yin Jiaxiong started practicing the sword at age seven and showed an incredible talent for the Sword Dao.
By the age of eighteen, his achievement in the Sword Dao made him the foremost among the young disciples of Wuliang Mountain at the time.
He later successfully ascended to the position of Mountain Master of Wuliang Mountain and made a grand name for himself in Jianghu with his fierce and exceptional swordsmanship.
Although now nearing fifty, the wild and unrestrained aura of Yin Jiaxiong had not diminished but rather become more apparent.
Just like the Wind Listening Sword in his hand, he had become increasingly formidable.
One could well imagine how such a man would refuse to heed the Azure Dragon Order issued by a junior in his eyes.
Upon receiving the Sword Order from the Mountain Master, the entire Wuliang Mountain sprang into action.
Although the Sword Order specified that all Fifth Realm elders and disciples should go down the mountain, the lesser-skilled disciples would not give up such a rare spectacle, so they all quietly followed suit.
Yin Jiaxiong paid no mind to these people.
At that moment, he stood atop the colossal Sword Dissolving Stone at the foot of Wuliang Mountain, letting the biting mountain wind blow at his clothes and hair, his eyes slightly narrowed, quietly awaiting the arrival of Zhao Ya and the others.
A hundred miles was only about half an hour’s journey for this alliance of various sects.
Therefore, it wasn’t long before Yin Jiaxiong saw a cloud of dust rising in the sky as a grand procession approached.
When the group was still about three or four miles from the foot of the mountain, they came to a stop.
This distance might seem far to ordinary people, but to a martial arts expert of Yin Jiaxiong’s level, it was almost as if it was right in front of him.
Hence, he immediately spotted He Nandou and Shangguan Jianmei at the front of the group.
They were old acquaintances, and with just a glance, both sides could understand each other’s intentions.
Yin Jiaxiong sneered inwardly, then shifted his gaze to the man in the center of the group.
No need to ask; this must be the most famous young master from Beyond the World in recent years.
Even though they were adversaries, upon seeing Zhao Ya, Yin Jiaxiong had no choice but to acknowledge the unique qualities of this unbelievably young man.
Not to mention anything else, just his extraordinary aura was enough to captivate people.
Combined with his bold yet refined features and a build as straight as a sword, anyone who saw him would praise him as exceptionally gallant.
However, as a martial arts expert, Yin Jiaxiong valued more than just such superficial appearances.
He immediately noticed how Zhao Ya’s aura was entirely seamless, without the slightest fluctuation of True Power.
This was clearly a sign of reaching the pinnacle of skill.
At that moment, Zhao Ya also sensed Yin Jiaxiong’s observation and slightly raised his eyes to look over.
The two locked eyes from a distance.
Yin Jiaxiong was taken aback.
For Zhao Ya’s eyes were like two unfathomable pools, pulling you in despite the vast distance.
Very strong!
Even stronger than the rumors suggest!
Yin Jiaxiong immediately assessed and dismissed all previous underestimations, as his expression turned solemn.
Naturally, Zhao Ya noticed Yin Jiaxiong as well.
In truth, it was impossible not to notice him.
For only Yin Jiaxiong stood on that giant rock under the mountain, arms crossed, clothes fluttering, looking every bit the sage.
Zhao Ya immediately formed a judgment.
This must indeed be the Mountain Master of Wuliang Mountain.
Truly the most ostentatious of sword cultivators!
Even at a time like this, he didn’t forget to put on a show.
Of course, Zhao Ya bore no hint of contempt and instead grew even more cautious.
Because sword cultivators pay the utmost attention to their forward momentum.
And Yin Jiaxiong was evidently also a master deeply versed in this Dao.
He stood waiting on the giant rock partly for the sake of show, but more importantly, it was to cultivate and build momentum.