Although the four major forces seemed to rule the Sword Cosmos together in harmony,
they had actually been scheming behind each other's backs for many years now in order to take the
entire cosmos for themselves.
Each of them hoped to easily defeat the other three forces.
"Sir, I have a suspicion.
If Warner and Emmet really knew how to absorb and refine the great cosmos force in the Heaven
Valley,
then they should have become the most powerful masters in the Sword Cosmos by now.
This part of the legend makes me doubt if it really is true.
I don't think they know such a powerful skill,"
Rollins said out of the blue.
"You're right!"
This confirmed the doubts of the other governing gods.
"Yes. It is said that Warner and Emmet only obtained a part of that skill.
So what they have is still incomplete.
Indeed, they could absorb and refine the great cosmos force in the valley,
but they are missing the ability to thoroughly comprehend the chaotic energy and laws contained in it.
Their cultivation realms also seem to be incomplete since they have resorted to forcefully absorbing
and refining the great cosmos force.
When together, those two could defeat a governing god.
But in reality, each of them is only as strong as a semi-governing god,"
the sect leader of the Long Sword Sect explained to them.
"I see,"
the governing gods now knew the truth.
This was one of the most confidential information in the Sword Cosmos. Even the powerful governing
gods didn't knew this.
"If that's the case,
then I won't waste any time cultivating such a skill!"
Rollins said with sneer.
"Don't be too certain, Rollins.
Back then, the two of them were insignificant and weak cultivators.
However, when they obtained the incomplete skill of cultivating the great cosmos force, they hid in the
Ethereal World in order to grow stronger.
After only a short period, they were finally known in the entire Sword Cosmos for their strength and
fighting power.
Although their skills are incomplete, it still enabled them to grow stronger in only a short amount of
time.
Their feat is even more impressive considering the fact that they didn't have a solid foundation and
knowledge of the swordsmanship. Even if they did obtain powerful skills, they wouldn't be able to utilize
it to its full potential.
Just imagine if their skills were in our hands.
With the talents and resources of our four major forces, the governing gods will definitely have a
deeper understanding and comprehension of the secret skills. Moreover, we are even likely to figure
out the complete version of this cultivation method,"
the sect leader of the Long Sword Sect uttered, he spoke slowly but it commanded respect and
attention.
"That's right!
I understand!
Now I know why we must try every possible means to get the secret skill Warner and Emmet has!"
Rollins shouted excitedly after hearing the sect leader's words.
"We should take the initiative before other major forces.
Starting now, I want everyone to prepare for this mission.
Once Austin attacks Warner and Emmet in the Ethereal World, we should be ready to ambush them.
The best result is to catch all of them and torture them to get what we want,"
the sect leader of the Long Sword Sect proposed his plan.
"Good idea!"
The other governing gods in the palace all nodded in agreement.
Similar conversations also took place in the other three forces.
It was obvious that each of the four forces had their own axes to grind
and none of them wanted to see the other forces take the lead.
Meanwhile, the Ethereal World
was a notorious place in the Sword Cosmos.
It was said that only the most ferocious criminals would choose to settle down in this world.
Sword cultivators who committed grave crimes
would choose this place in order to seek refuge against the authorities.
Needless to say, the creatures living in this desolate planet were evil.
No one in their right mind would come to this planet unless they had no other choice.
"Master, the place ahead is called the Ethereal World. It is the most notorious place in the Sword
Cosmos,"
one of Austin's slaves said to him. At the same time, Austin and his troops from the Curry Sword Sect
suddenly emerged in the starry sky not far from the desolate planet.
He knew that all the evidence he gathered pointed to the world in front of them.
"Oh?
So this is the Ethereal World."
Even Austin himself was a little surprised to find himself here.
Although this was his first time seeing the Ethereal World, he knew every information he needed about
the place thanks to Sword Son Curry.
It was safe to say that Austin's knowledge about the Sword Cosmos were more thorough than that of
the native creatures.
"It is said that two cruel and notorious figures reside in this world, Warner and Emmet.
If the two join hands, even a governing god wouldn't stand a chance against them.
Is it possible that they were responsible for the destruction of the branches of my Curry Sword Sect?"
Austin murmured to himself.
"I have never met them before.
So why did they attack my sect?
It seems that I am missing a part of the story.
But one thing is for sure. Whoever hurts my people will have to pay the price.
And this goes to Warner and Emmet!"
Even though Austin couldn't figure out the missing piece of the puzzle, he still felt confident and let out
a grin.
Meanwhile,
deep in the void of the Ethereal World,
there was a space full of endless chaotic energy and laws.
A black and a red figure sat cross legged together.
"What?
The person who has targeted me before seems to have been able to trace me back here.
He has the audacity to enter the Ethereal World!
Ha-ha! It seems that he really is determined to come after me!"
The black figure let out a maniacal laugh as his eyes pierces through the direction where Austin and his
troops were.
"Oh?
How dare you break into our Ethereal World!
What an arrogant guy!
I'd like to check your abilities myself!"
The red figure also perceived the location of the young cultivator and watched them with his ferocious
glare.
The moment they laid eyes on Austin,
the young cultivator was able to immediately sense this and looked back at the direction of the two
figures.
Boom!
Their line of sight collided and caused a series of violent explosions.
"Humph, they have found me,"
Austin said through his gritted teeth.
"Now I can confirm that they truly were the ones who attacked my sect!"
His eyes were filled with blood-lust and resentment.
"I won't attack unless I am attacked.
If anyone lays a hand on me, that's the only time I would fight back, and I would fight back without
mercy."
This was Austin's consistent principle.
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