"My descendants are hasty and became arrogant because of my protection." Sword Ancestor sighed, "I didn't raise them well."

"Their paths are decided by them, not you." Jin Rou answered, "They turned it out this way because of their attitude towards things."

Sword Ancestor was a strong cultivator and no one could deny that. Because of him, no one dared to touch Sword Light in the south. Since they commanded the respect of the masses, the descendants of Sword Light became complacent, feeling that the world would bow to them as a tribute.

If not, they would still be alive right now.

"But, your Sword Light will weaken because of my action." Jin Rou said. He was aware of this fact even before he started, "Your descendants created enemies in some places. And for sure, they will try to eye on you."

"Naturally, that would the case. But, I am still alive and well. I don't think those people will be greedy enough to seek deaths." Sword Ancestor answered. As long as the enemies weren't top era emperors and saints, he was confident in taking them on. He didn't survive the long erosion of time for nothing.

Jin Rou smiled and asked, "You and your progenitor have done so much for Sword Light. With its hard foundation, it's difficult to actually swallow it whole."historical

The Sword Light's Progenitor was a top Era Emperor of the distant past. He traveled across the regions and made a name for himself. Unfortunately, he ultimately met his demise in a battle against someone above his level.

But before he died, he left so many treasures and formations to secure the safety of the future generations. His love for his sect was genuine and didn't leave them hanging even at the end of his life.

"Master is a good progenitor." Sword Ancestor sighed. He suddenly remembered the past when the former was teaching him things about the sword dao, "He was usually an indifferent person but deep inside, he actually cared for his descendants."

Jin Rou didn't comment on this and changed the situation, "So what is your plan now?"

The Sword Light had taken a big hit. It would be impossible to recover from these losses for a long time. But it didn't mean that it's the end of their lineage.

"We will stay low. Sword Light has to quiet for the next thousands of years." Sword Ancestor responded, "The lineage cannot afford another set of losses, Your Excellency or else it will be the end for us."

Jin Rou laughed awkwardly and said, "Still, it's a good thing to be alive."

"Are you going for a challenge again, Your Excellency?" Sword Ancestor knew Han Li's obsession regarding challenging the omnipotent existent of the Central God Region.

"Yes, and this is my final battle." Jin Rou nodded, "Thus, I cannot afford to lose again. I will surely take that old man's head off his body."

Sword Ancestor smiled wryly. This topic was too much for him despite living so long. He wasn't one of the existences who could fight that existence, anyway.

"Your Excellency, I don't know if you heard this already but the Yu Clan challenged that god in a death battle. Unfortunately, they didn't succeed." Sword Ancestor said. It was a famous news in the recent past.

"Yes, that's a shame." Jin Rou nodded. Han Li thought well of the Yu Clan and even received his grace. But all things must come to an end. Even that mighty clan had fallen.

Then, there's a long silence between the two. Cultivators of this level could maintain silence for days and weeks. But Jin Rou put down his cup and said, "I'll be going now."

Then he put a ring on the table and pushed it towards the old man, "Think of this as my compensation for your losses. This is nothing much, but it can help you and your lineage."

It's not like Jin Rou felt guilty, this ring was supposed to be Sword Ancestor's as he was the best person to use this treasure. Furthermore, it had no use to him in any way so it's better to give it to him.

"Your Excellency..." Sword Ancestor's heart was warm. He had been a vajra for too long along with passage of time. He thought that he already severed most of his human emotions. This ring was the greatest gift he could ever receive in his life. Feeling this, he knelt down and said, "Thank you for this and for everything you have done to help us, Your Excellency."

"Rise." Jin Rou stood up and said, "I will be going now. Once I left, you will be redirected back to your place. Don't forget the compensation for the Lion Hub."

"Yes, Your Excellency. You can count on me." Sword Ancestor nodded. Then, he suddenly remembered something and said, "I don't know if this is significant, but a year ago, someone named Akush came in and visit our place. He took a liking to Caspian and wanted him to be his disciple. He also claimed that he is from the New Eye, but I haven't confirmed it yet."

"New Eye?" Jin Rou smiled, "So they're finally making a move now."

New Eye was a lineage in the Northern Queen Region. On the surface, they were like a normal sect but only Jin Rou and a few knew what kind of backdeals they were doing in the deep.

They were a bunch of ambitious bastards wanting to swallow up the north in the past. And now, they're even trying to reach their hands in this far south? They must be dreaming.

"I will take care of this matter. But cut your connections with that Akush. He will not bring benefits to Sword Light." Jin Rou said. Well, that person might not be interested anymore since they suffered severe losses.

"I understand. I hope you all the victories in the world, Your Excellency." Sword Ancestor made a final bow. He didn't know if they'd ever meet again, but he could watch Jin Rou from a far distance achieving his victories.

And he guessed, that's enough for him.