Cherished By Seven Sisters by Melvin Houle

Chapter 898 Treason A cold glint flashed in Caden’s eyes, his expression as dark as a stormy sea. He bellowed, Rodney, and the rest of you, you are nothing but a disgrace to the sword sects. How is your behavior any different from betraying your country for personal glory?” The atmosphere instantly bectense.

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances, unable to comprehend the meaning behind Caden’s words. The revival of Sword King Sect is an inevitable trend, a sign of prosperity and growth. How did it becan act of treason and a pursuit of glory? This is incomprehensible! All that could be heard was a cold, mocking laugh from Caden, who then said, “Indeed, the decree of Heavenly Sword King was clear. The inheritor would becthe new sect leader. However, in my opinion, the new leader should earn respect through strength, not through underhanded tactics!” Underhanded tactics? The confusion among the people only deepened.

ver the crowd, raising his voice to say, “Fellow mentees of Caden his hawk-like swept gaze over the sword sects, I'm sure you're all aware of the duel between Tigger and Killian yesterday, aren't you? Killian was a swordsmanship prodigy from Origin Sword Sect, possessing a peak Foundation Stage cultivation base. His true strength was comparable to that of the early- phase of Golden Elixir Stage. However, when Tigger initially received Sword King’s inheritance, he was merely in Energy Cultivation Stage. Later, he was fortunate enough to break through to the early Foundation Stage. Even though he had grasped the legendary level of sword energy and cultivated the Legendary Sword Technique, his strength, despite being earth- shattering, could only contend with those in the middle or later phases of Foundation Stage. Could he possibly be a match for Killian? However, the truth was that not only did Tigger defeat Killian, but he also went as far as to kill him, leaving nothing of him. behind. Do you know why? The reason Tigger was able to do that was because he had mastered an ancient, secret technique that allowed him to drastically increase his strength in a short amount of time. This was how he was able to defeat Killian.

Caden spoke slowly, capturing the undivided attention of everyone present.

They were, of course, aware of the sword duel between Emrys and Killian. They had long suspected that Emrys had cultivated ssort of secret technique, which allowed him, despite being in the early-phase of Foundation Stage, to defeat Killian, who was of a higher level. However, what's really a problem with that? Emrys possessed a secret technique, which was a part of his strength. When Caden spoke earlier, he had an air of disdain. Why did it sound so bitter to the ears? All the mentees of the sword sects remained silent, quietly listening to Caden’s analysis.

Caden continued with a cold laugh, “I'm sure you're all familiar with the concept of secret techniques, and perhaps even envious of it. But you must also know that every ta secret technique is used, there’s always a certain price to pay. This is particularly true for secret 1/2 Chapter 898 Treason, techniques that drastically increase one’s power. At best, they deplete one’s blood essence and at worst, they shorten one’s lifespan as a price to pay.” Everyone was whispering amongst themselves, quietly discussing and expressing their agreement with what Caden had said. The execution of the secret techniques indeed requires a certain serifice. Hence, often, even those who have mastered these techniques would not employ them lightly. Instead, they would only possibly utilize them when their lives are at stake. Could it be that Caden is implying that this Tigger is not playing by the rules? Is he using this as a reason to oppose his appointment as the leader of Sword King Sect? It shouldn't be so, the secret techniques, despite their drawbacks, are part of the orthodox inheritance. Cultivating these secret techniques is not something to be ashamed of. On the contrary, it is what cultivators yearn for. Who wouldn't crave an extra life- saving skill up their sleeve? If that’s the only rebuttal Caden has, then he is far too naive, and his counterargument is utterly weak.

There was a buzz of discussion among the crowd.

However, Caden clearly wasn’t a naive person.

Caden was always a man full of tricks. His every argument was meticulously crafted and progressively persuasive. There was no way he would use such a feeble excuse to oppose Emrys appointment as the sect leader.

He was not impatient. He waited until the murmurs gradually subsided before he continued, “The reason | mentioned the drawbacks of the secret techniques is not to imply that practicing them is disgraceful, but rather for a different reason. You guys must've felt it Actually, before today, almost everyone, including elders and mentees, wasn't willing to let Tigger be the sect leader. Even though he had defied the odds and killed Killian, there were still many who doubted him. After all, his true level is only at the early-phase of Foundation Stage.

Moreover, he’s so young. How could anyone feel at ease with the sword sects in his hands? Mr. Jaillot and | share the sthoughts. It isn’t that we are disregarding the decree of Heavenly Sword King. In fact, we are considering waiting a few more years for Tigger to mature. We want to wait until his cultivation base reaches Golden Elixir Stage, until he has the ability to handle the affairs of the sect, before letting him take over. It won't be too late then. There's nothing wrong with thinking this way, right?” Send Gifts 4.2K