The Birth of Sword God

Chapter 436 377: The Ninth Realm Cat

This ancient black cat that has lived for a thousand years comes and goes in a hustle.

Leaving everyone standing there, utterly confused.

Speaking of which, when it suddenly appeared hovering over the mountain, the sense of oppression it brought was quite significant.

After all, its strength and seniority are apparent.

Though it's just a demon beast raised by the Dao Ancestor, everyone still considers themselves juniors in its presence.

Moreover, its true strength and combat power remain a mystery.

No one has seen it exert itself fully in the past century.

The last time it went all out was over a hundred years ago.

The Sword Venerable of that generation's Sword Sect and the Cicada Chasing Man of Spring and Autumn Mountain were having a casual duel after a drink.

The Cicada Chasing Man lost.

The Sword Venerable lost his composure after drinking.

Simply put, he started showing off, bragging loudly.

And he didn't do it quietly, it was so loud that the entire mountain gate echoed, flaunting to the max.

As is well-known, the cat guardian had some issues with its hearing for unknown reasons.

This cat's voice is like Hongzhong because it's hard of hearing.

You're allowed to go wild after drinking, but why shout so loudly?

This led to the cat guardian getting provoked.

The ultimate result was that the Ninth Realm Sword Venerable of that generation was no match for this stout black cat.

The battle was entirely one-sided, almost like being crushed.

This black cat also didn't spare the Sword Venerable's face, deliberately scratched up his face.

Finally, it just coldly looked at him, saying: "Sober now?"

Then it transformed into black clouds and drifted away.

According to historical records, the now-deceased Sword Venerable had reached the Fourth Heaven of the Ninth Realm at that time.

Because this black cat won too easily, people couldn't determine how to judge its cultivation.

In fact, over this long time, when people evaluate lists, they naturally don't include this cat.

Simply put, lists like Profound Yellow Masters are all evaluated on humans.

We don't play with demon beasts!

The contemporary Sword Venerable, having broken through the Ninth Realm, is already hailed as the world's number one.

But by that standard, this black cat isn't included.

Regardless, the likes of Spring and Autumn Mountain's contemporary Mountain Master and Cicada Chasing Man are definitely no match for this fat cat.

Even if they team up, they aren't enough.

As for Jiang Zhi...

He proves the Dao by killing, people don't know he's willingly fallen into the Demon Dao, you must duel to gauge him.

When the black cat rushed in, everyone was tense, fearing it would disturb Xu Ziqing's breakthrough.

But unexpectedly, upon seeing Chu Huaixu, it fled in panic.

Everyone knows this cat values its face exceedingly.

To make it flee rapidly, abandoning its dignity, is indeed peculiar!

And as for the person involved, Chu Huaixu was equally baffled.

Besides, a strange emotion started growing in his heart.

If not for his Fearless Sword Intent, he might have felt a bit eerie!

Because the scene before him and Zhong Ming knowing him were way too similar.

Chu Huaixu doesn't need to be overly humble, he knows his reputation is immense, even wildly renowned.

This black cat knowing just who he is wouldn't be odd.

But the feeling it gave wasn't as simple as just hearing about Chu Huaixu!

It definitely knows something! Surely not that simple!

There's definitely a catch here.

And it's a genuine catch...

Chu Huaixu turned to Jiang Zhi and others, saying, "Ancestor, Mountain Master, Senior Pei, this..."

He had a perplexed look, trying to fish for information.

In the end, these three old men were even more confused than he was.

"What's up with the cat guardian?" Yuwen Huai asked in a tone full of surprise.

"I've never seen it like this before, either," Pei Songji remarked.

And Jiang Zhi couldn't be left unmentioned, he'd only met this highly senior black cat three times.

But he and Chu Huaixu quickly exchanged a glance.

The scene was undoubtedly telling them two that what Zhong Ming asked Chu Huaixu to find at Spring and Autumn Mountain was likely this cat!

In this manner, everything makes sense.

The Dead Fox's eyes slightly narrowed, pondering:

"Did Zhong Ming ask me to find exactly this?"

"Suppose it's this absurdly fat black cat."

"Then, what's the point of finding it?"

"Furthermore, it seems to... fear me?"

Yes, indeed, fear!

Its eyes suddenly changed to vertical pupils in fright!

Chu Huaixu even felt that the reaction of this fat cat upon seeing him was somewhat stress-induced...

It's precisely this inexplicable reaction that leaves everyone utterly baffled.

Lin Zixuan stood at the back, unable to resist examining Chu Huaixu's silhouette with her large eyes.

Honestly, ever since she came to the Daoist Sect, she indeed felt her life had become more exciting.

It seems that as long as she follows him, she'll always encounter some thrilling events.

"Is this the 'variable' that Master mentioned?" thought the petite girl.

Only Yu Chi Lei was ashen-faced, his heart utterly dead.

Everything he hoped for has completely fallen through.

Now, he could only head to the Law Enforcement Hall, dejected, to accept his punishment.

....

....

Time passed, and after about another incense stick's worth of time, Xu Ziqing's aura gradually stabilized.

A subtle profoundness spread from around him.

—The Sword Heart has formed!

However, his Sword Heart didn't give off a feeling of cutting edge.

On the contrary, this aura appeared quite restrained.

Xiaoxu slowly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance flickering in them.

He exhaled a long, turbid breath, his essence at an unprecedented fullness!

The Heart Demon eliminated, how delightful!

He immediately turned to the others, beginning to cup his hands in thanks.

It was then that Yuwen Huai smiled and said, "Now that Young Friend Xu has successfully formed his Sword Heart, we no longer need to stand guard here. How about everyone follows me to the main hall for a discussion?"

Jiang Zhi nodded.

And thus, the group flew into the gate of Spring and Autumn Mountain.

Chu Huaixu looked down, feeling a bit strange inside.

The scenery before him was both familiar and unfamiliar.

Once, strictly speaking, he had also spent several years in this Sect.

But back then, he was a player, and now, he's a transmigrator.

"Honestly, being a disciple of Spring and Autumn Mountain was one of my greatest assets as a player," he thought.

Even in his play description, he would include this status to prove the strength of this game character!

But now those days were no more; it didn't feel that extraordinary.

The current Chu Huaixu had already become someone the disciples of Spring and Autumn Mountain looked up to.

Even Spring and Autumn Mountain's top prodigy, Kuimu Quan, was the same.

The group arrived at the main hall and began their discussion.

Pei Songji and Zhong Ming were old friends, so this Cicada Chasing Man was also a "suspect target."

However, after some discussion, they found no leads.

Clearly, Zhong Ming had not mentioned any of this to Pei Songji.

This brought Jiang Zhi great relief.

He had been feeling a bit envious.

If Zhong Ming had told Pei Songji more than he did him, this Junior Brother would indeed feel a bit jealous!

Pei Songji pondered for a moment, then said,

"I recall that Brother Zhong indeed visited Spring and Autumn Mountain twice before entering the Fifth Floor of the Origin Spirit Realm."

"Moreover, both times he visited Spring and Autumn Mountain, he also visited the Cat Protector."

"Originally, I thought it normal for someone from the Daoist Sect to visit the Cat Protector since it was once the Dao Ancestor's demon beast. I didn't think much more of it."

"But now, it seems there might be more to it?"

Jiang Zhi and Chu Huaixu exchanged a glance at this.

"The Fifth Brother even sought out the Cat Protector?" Jiang Zhi was somewhat surprised.

Back then, that generation of Junzi Temple disciples was focused on their final preparations before entering the Origin Spirit Realm.

Yet as a leader, Zhong Ming freed up precious time to make two trips specifically to Spring and Autumn Mountain, visiting that black cat each time?

"Where does the Cat Protector reside?" Chu Huaixu quickly asked.

"You can find it in the Wuju Forest," Yuwen Huai replied.

Once all official matters were discussed in the main hall, Chu Huaixu headed straight to the Wuju Forest.

As it happened, just outside the forest, he encountered an old acquaintance.

Kuimu Quan was standing guard outside the forest, stopping Chu Huaixu.

"Brother Chu."

"Brother Kui."

The two exchanged courtesies.

After a long time apart, Kuimu Quan seemed to have matured quite a bit, appearing less arrogant than before.

"Brother Chu, are you here seeking the Cat Protector?"

"Indeed, I request Brother Kui to lead the way."

The face of this top prodigy of Spring and Autumn Mountain looked somewhat peculiar.

He said,

"Well... Brother Chu, the Cat Protector said... it wasn't here."

Upon hearing this, Chu Huaixu's eyes narrowed slightly.

This black cat dared not see him!

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