Austin's voice sounded listless but the aura he emitted was the exact opposite―it was commanding
and authoritative, like a hawk watching its prey.
His presence and his gaze were enough to make any man tremble in fear.
Every creature who stood witness was surprised.
They couldn't imagine the four powerful forces, which used to command the world, had been reduced
to this; a group of people cowering over a single man.
The sect that had once domineeringly ruled over their cosmos was now subservient and compliant!
Everyone thought they would never see this day. This exact moment was something to be marked on
the Sword Cosmos' history, a glorious achievement that would never be forgotten.
Perhaps, even if a million years passed, some creatures would still talk about this momentous event.
That there was once a powerful young man in the Sword Cosmos who made the four super forces
kneel before his presence―a phenomenon for the books.
He alone defeated the four super forces with only his sword!
"No way, Austin!"
The sect leader of the Long Sword Sect was livid. He, along with other six governing gods, were
screaming angry protests upon hearing Austin's absurd request.
"That's my condition."
Their complaints fell on deaf ears. Austin stood his ground. With his hands clasped behind his back, he
glared at the supreme grandmaster of the Long Sword Sect.
The supreme grandmaster, on the other hand, was torn. He was unable to make a decision.
As the most important person in their sect, he had the final say.
"Young man, our sect boasts a long history and a deep foundation. It is a respected force in the Sword
Cosmos.
Your condition is a little harsh.
Could you replace it with another one?
Cultivation resources, cultivation methods, treasures, rare divine mines, territories, or any other thing
you find valuable. As long as our sect has it, you can just name it."
The supreme grandmaster chose to act cordial around Austin. In fact, there was even a sense of
humbleness in his tone. His former arrogant facade melted away.
He was left with no other choice but to do so since the Long Sword Sect had lost the fight.
Even he, the supreme grandmaster, was badly injured and could not fight anymore.
His attitude towards Austin could entail their sect's future―he had to act amiable.
Austin merely raised his eyebrow in return.
"I already said what I want.
You surrender and pledge allegiance to me.
Either that, or I'll destroy the Long Sword Sect today,"
Austin threatened, pointing his long sword at the supreme grandmaster and the seven governing gods
of the Long Sword Sect.
He dealt with them confidently, certain that he would get what he wanted from them.
He was unthreatened in their presence. In Austin's eyes, the Long Sword Sect was weak and
insignificant.
Therefore, even if the supreme grandmaster defied his conditions, it didn't matter. He could just
slaughter the whole sect.
"Don't submit to his will, supreme grandmaster! Think of our sect!"
"We can fight Austin to the death! We have him outnumbered!"
The seven governing gods of the Long Sword Sect suddenly clamored.
Since the establishment of their organization, this had been the most humiliating thing they
experienced.
This could make them lose their respected status. Not only that, they would become a huge
laughingstock! With this in their minds, the remaining members of the Long Sword Sect had finally
decided that they should not go down without a fight―no matter how futile the situation might be.
"You want to fight? Then let's do it,"
Austin challenged confidently.
He was sure that he could easily defeat the eight masters in front of him.
Boom!
Tremendous great cosmos force and surging energy of swordsmanship came out of Austin's body.
The terrifying energy fluctuation shook the whole space.
"Supreme grandmaster, let's go all out!"
The seven governing gods of the Long Sword Sect were all roaring with fury.
"Alas, how are we supposed to fight?
We are no match for him."
The supreme grandmaster sighed despondently. He was in shambles―he wanted to fight for the sake
of their sect but on the other hand, they couldn't. Austin was far too powerful compared to them.
"Do you think we can defeat this young man if we go all out?
It's clear that our sect is not strong enough to fight against him."
He shook his head, his eyes glazed with sadness and defeat.
When they heard their supreme grandmaster lost his hope, the sect leader and the six other governing
gods were thunderstruck. If he was in despair about this fight, how were they going to win?
Agape, they had no idea what to say.
On some level, they knew that their supreme grandmaster was right. Although they were unwilling to
admit it, they knew that their sect indeed wouldn't be able to defeat Austin.
Even the most powerful person in their sect had been seriously injured.
The idea that the seven of them could defeat Austin was absurd.
"If we continue to fight, even if our sect is not destroyed, we will definitely suffer heavy losses, and our
sect will be greatly damaged. It will be difficult for us to gain a place in the Sword Cosmos,"
the supreme grandmaster added.
Austin sneered and said nothing.
It was true. If they continued to fight, Austin wouldn't be easy on the Long Sword Sect.
He would try his best to exterminate it. Even if he was unable to take down their sect, he would surely
damage it so hard that it would never be able to make a comeback.
By wiping out a super powerful force, Austin was sending a message―that he would take down
anyone in the Sword Cosmos if they crossed him.
Through this, not a single soul in the entire Sword Cosmos would have the audacity to trample on
Austin and the Curry Sword Sect.
It would contribute a lot to Austin's ruling the Sword Cosmos.
Of course, if the Long Sword Sect chose to submit to him and follow his orders, the effect would be the
same. It would also cause a huge impact on all the other forces and races in the Sword Cosmos.
Hence, no matter what the outcome might bear from this fight, Austin was going to build his prestige!
Austin was not the only one who realized this―the supreme grandmaster of the Long Sword Sect and
the other powerful masters knew it, too.
"From here on forward, it is certain that Austin will rule the Sword Cosmos!"
"From past to present, only Austin has been able to defeat the four super forces in one go!"
"Master Sword used to be the strongest warrior in the Sword Cosmos.
But he has been missing for so long.
Now, Austin deserves to be the number-one warrior in the Sword Cosmos."
All the sects and races were both thunderstruck and terrified. They exchanged amazed opinions with
each other.
"Send an envoy to the Ethereal World to meet the senior leaders of the Curry Sword Sect.
From now on, we, the Crescent Sword Sect will submit to the Curry Sword Sect and follow its orders!"
"Announce to the public that we, the shoal race, are loyal to the Curry Sword Sect!"
"From now on, the Utmost Brightness Sword Sect officially becomes a subsidiary force of the Curry
Sword Sect!"
Numerous forces in the Sword Cosmos had decided to concede―pledging allegiance to the Curry
Sword Sect was their best option for survival.
The senior leaders of these forces were keen and sensitive. They had an accurate understanding of
the current situation, so they took action first.
However, there were also some forces that were still unsure of the decisions they had to make.
These forces, more or less, later all paid a price.
Meanwhile
in the Long Sword World
"My patience is limited, old man,"
Austin warned as he waited for the supreme grandmaster's decision.
"Okay, fine. I am agreeing to your terms, young man.
From now on, we, the Long Sword Sect, will submit to you and follow your orders!"
the supreme grandmaster vowed under gritted his teeth.
Anyone who could see him speak would notice how much painful it was for him to submit.
"Supreme grandmaster!"
exclaimed the sect leader of the Long Sword Sect and the six other governing gods.
"Guys, do you think our sect has another choice?
In order to preserve the foundation of our sect, I have no choice but to do this,"
the supreme grandmaster sighed miserably.
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