Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 1687A – Swallow Mountain

Chapter 1687A – Swallow Mountain

As the Flying Fish rushed towards Swallow Mountain, a huge sensation exploded in the Central Desolate Divine Area. 

The Old Ancestor of the Bull Family, Bull Dingtian, was a renowned rogue cultivator. He launched a sudden attack on the Shu Family in Long Mountain Area. 

He had been very vicious and merciless! 

Later, Bull Dingtian rushed over after hearing news of a challenge from the governor of Long Mountain Area. He ended up beating the governor badly. 

This event spread like wildfire but the various superpowers in the Central Desolate Divine Area remained silent. 

The weak did not dare to make any complaints or they would just be seeking trouble. 

On the other hand, the strong roughly knew the reason why Bull Dingtian suddenly made such a vicious move. 

Everyone knew roughly what the roots of the governor of Long Mountain Area were. 

The seemingly quiet Central Desolate Divine Area had violent currents moving below the surface. No one knew what Bull Dingtian, who had always been a difficult man to deal with, would do next. 

All of this unrest and chaos was delivered to a special group through a secret communication channel – that clan! 

They were originally the ones who suggested targeting the Bull Family. Some people would seize an opportunity after some persuasion. 

Now, it had not only been a wasted effort, they even ended up with dirt on their hands. As the main instigator to ‘kill the bull’, he would definitely suffer repercussions. 

At the same time, ripples of movement started to spread out from the four sects and families internally. After this event, the Bull Family seemed to have their hackles up. Unless a full blown battle started with the Bull Family, it was unlikely that they would take action again. 

However, when Bull Bean matured, the Bull Family’s power would surge. If they chose to create a sect, they would definitely become one of the four great sects. Even if they didn’t start a sect, the Bull Family would absolutely be able to steal one of the spots of the four great families. 

Such a Bulll Family would definitely keep the four sects and four families on their toes. Therefore, they definitely had a part to play in ‘killing the bull’. 

All these sleepless nights and worry had turned into anger against that clan. They were being forced to come up with a way to deal with the danger in front of their eyes. 

Otherwise, before the Bull Family rose to power, the four sects and families would think of ways to increase their own strength. The most effective and direct way of strengthening their position was obviously to devour others. 

For that clan, this was undoubtedly the best choice! 

Under this big wave of controversy, the autonomy of the Demon Clan in Breaking Heavens Mountain was single-handedly abolished by the Qin Empire. The activation of the military for an offensive wave appeared insignificant. However, it was like a bloom of algae in the lake and it disappeared in the blink of an eye. 

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Swallow Mountain was not just a mountain. More accurately speaking, it was a mountain range which spanned a distance that was a hundred times greater than Breaking Heavens Mountain Range. It was vast and wide and it was comparable to a few regions added together. 

However, the Qin Empire did not set up any administrative system in this area. Instead, it carved this area out of its jurisdiction and respected the desire of Swallow Mountain to be self-governed. 

The reason why it did this was partly because the majority of the powerful sword sects of the Central Desolate Divine Area were in Swallow Mountain. 

These sword sects were continuously providing an endless flow of fresh blood to the military. 

As the gathering place for sword sects, Swallow Mountain was a natural sacred place that was optimal for sword cultivation. Every year, numerous cultivators would come from all directions to admire Swallow Mountain’s gracefulness. They would try to seek admittance into any sword sect. If they couldn’t, they would try to gain some fortune in Swallow Mountain. 

Aside from some very lucky folks who managed to find cave dwellings left behind by some sword immortal saint, a majority of people only managed to find the remnants of destroyed sword sects. 

The flow of time continued endlessly and it stopped for no one. No matter how steady the past was, it could not withstand time. There were always a few sword sects who would gradually slip into oblivion and be buried in history. 

According to agreements between various big sword sects on Swallow Mountain, all artifacts of the sword sects were open to public. As long as people paid a ‘road ticket’, they could enter the mountains and search for artifacts. Of course, they were accountable for themselves and their own safety. Even if they lost their lives in the mountains, it would not be related to the sword sects.

A large ferry slowly flew towards Swallow Mountain. From a distance away, they could already see occasional sword flashes flicker in the mountain. Sometimes, there would be sword hums or a massive attack that swept through the clouds. Even if they were far from it, they could feel the terrifying and sinister sword intent. People were packed like sardines on the deck of the ferry and they curiously peered over. 

“Swallow Mountain, I am finally here. Even if I die, I will not have any regrets!” An old sword immortal with white hair cried with emotion and his body shivered gently. 

A few cultivators beside him observed him. Not only did they not mock him, they could feel his sorrow and their expressions were rueful. 

The Central Desolate Divine Area was incredibly vast, and even if they were men who were born here, if they did not have a certain degree of cultivation and riches, they would not be able to travel so far and come to this legendary place for sword cultivation. 

Many swordsmen would have heard their elders mention Swallow Mountain when they were children. However, even until their hair turned white and their eyes sunk in, they would not have a chance to come here. They could only imagine everything about Swallow Mountain and pass on these thoughts to their disciples or children. They would pray that the younger generation would have a chance to head to Swallow Mountain in their lifetime. 

Generations passed this on to generations and it became a virtual imprint in the hearts of every swordsman. Even if they did not get anything from their trip to Swallow Mountain, they had to go there to not let down their entire life journey of sword cultivation. 

Qin Yu heard the soft cries of the old swordsman and he saw how he was emotional but eager at the same time. His heart reached out to them. Compared to the majority of cultivators in this world, he was much more fortunate. 

Beside him, Rourou wore a straight face and she seemed unperturbed by what was happening around her. Her accumulated life experience was enough to leave her unconcerned with everything. 

Sprout was not here. 

When she woke up, Rourou asked her to leave. She would head to Blackpool alone. 

According to Rourou, some roads were better when walked alone. If she couldn’t even go by herself, how could she expect to achieve greater things? 

If she died, she could only blame herself! 

Somehow, Qin Yu felt like these words were a reminder to him as well. After some hesitation, he still kept his thoughts to himself but a sense of unease started to grow in his heart. 

The ferry slowly stopped beside Swallow Mountain. It parked itself at one of the many harbors. 

“The ferry has stopped. Please do not rush and alight from the ferry in an orderly manner to avoid creating trouble with fellow sword immortals.” 

The captain of the ferry announced in a stern and loud voice. 

He did not say this just to scare people. Instead, some unlucky fellows had rushed to alight from the ferry in the past and ended up bumping into a swordsman in Swallow Mountain. It was seen as a challenge and he was sliced in half and killed directly. 

What a vain death. 

Swallow Mountain had a few hundred sword sects and there was a multitude of swordsmen. There was no way to find the culprit. Furthermore, even if they took a step back and found the culprit, what could they do? Swordsmen were fierce and terrifying individuals and no one would be willing to voluntarily provoke them.