Elders Three, Part I

Zhang Zhou left the Crimson Swords headquarters shortly after punishing Zhang Zhou. Flying down from his mountaintop, he flew over the forest, his destination far from any semblance of civilization. The ancient trees of the Heavenly Sword Sect became denser.

The sect master liked having this expanse of untamed wilderness. Long ago, he had imported numerous magical beasts to populate the forest. These magical beasts were used for training, medicinal parts, and even armor and weapons. It was his belief that having an ecosystem with powerful magical beasts living right next to the disciples would instigate those under his wing to grow stronger.

There was merit in this way of thinking; even Zhang Zhou would admit that. However…