Cherished By Seven Sisters Novel
Chapter 898

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 anydifferent from betraying your country for personal glory?”

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances, unable to comprehend the meaning behind Caden’s words. Therevival of Sword King Sect is an inevitable trend, a sign of prosperity and growth. How did it become anact 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 ofHeavenly Sword King was clear. The inheritor would become the new sect leader. However, in myopinion, 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 peakFoundation Stage cultivation base. His true strength was comparable to that of the early- phase ofGolden Elixir Stage. However, when Tigger initially received Sword King’s inheritance, he was merely inEnergy Cultivation Stage. Later, he was fortunate enough to break through to the early FoundationStage. Even though he had grasped the legendary level of sword energy and cultivated the LegendarySword 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, thetruth was that not only did Tigger defeat Killian, but he also went as far as to kill him, leaving nothing ofhim. behind. Do you know why? The reason Tigger was able to do that was because he had masteredan ancient, secret technique that allowed him to drastically increase his strength in a short amount oftime. 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 suspectedthat Emrys had cultivated some sort 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 aproblem with that? Emrys possessed a secret technique, which was a part of his strength. WhenCaden 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 time a secret technique is used,there’s always a certain price to pay. This is particularly true for secret

Chapter 898 Treason,

techniques that drastically increase one’s power. At best, they deplete one’s blood essence and atworst, they shorten one’s lifespan as a price to pay.”

Everyone was whispering amongst themselves, quietly discussing and expressing their agreement withwhat 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, theywould only possibly utilize them when their lives are at stake. Could it be that Caden is implying thatthis Tigger is not playing by the rules? Is he using this as a reason to oppose his appointment as theleader of Sword King Sect? It shouldn’t be so, the secret techniques, despite their drawbacks, are partof the orthodox inheritance. Cultivating these secret techniques is not something to be ashamed of. Onthe contrary, it is what cultivators yearn for. Who wouldn’t crave an extra life- saving skill up theirsleeve? If that’s the only rebuttal Caden has, then he is far too naive, and his counterargument isutterly 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 progressivelypersuasive. There was no way he would use such a feeble excuse to oppose Emrys appointment asthe sect leader.

He was not impatient. He waited until the murmurs gradually subsided before he continued, “Thereason I mentioned the drawbacks of the secret techniques is not to imply that practicing them isdisgraceful, but rather for a different reason. You guys must’ve felt it Actually, before today, almosteveryone, including elders and mentees, wasn’t willing to let Tigger be the sect leader. Even though hehad defied the odds and killed Killian, there were still many who doubted him. After all, his true level isonly at the early–phase of Foundation Stage. Moreover, he’s so young. How could anyone feel at easewith the sword sects in his hands? Mr. Jaillot and I share the same thoughts. It isn’t that we aredisregarding the decree of Heavenly Sword King. In fact, we are considering waiting a few more yearsfor 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’snothing wrong with thinking this way, right?”

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