774: Chapter 774 Lu Xueqi and Biyao (153)

Master Wanjian continued, "The Tianzhu Sword Spirit is arrogant and only acknowledges those with profound Sword Dao cultivation. Young friend Su Han, you also Cultivate the Sword Dao, and your Chaos Sword Technique is infinitely powerful; perhaps you can earn the acknowledgement of the Tianzhu Sword Spirit. However, the trial of the Tianzhu Sword Spirit is extremely dangerous. If you are even slightly careless, you could be injured by the Sword Intent, or even killed by the Tianzhu Sword. Are you certain you want to enter the Ten Thousand Sword Secret Realm?"

A flash of determination crossed Su Han's eyes, and he said, "I am certain. For the safety of the Cultivation World, no matter how dangerous it is, I must obtain the fragment."

Master Wanjian nodded and said, "Very well, I will take you to the entrance of the Ten Thousand Sword Secret Realm."

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The entrance to the Ten Thousand Sword Secret Realm was located at the peak of Sword Peak behind the Ten Thousand Sword Sect. Clouds and mist swirled there, and the sharp Sword Intent felt almost tangible, stinging one's skin. Su Han and Fairy Yuehua followed Master Wanjian, climbing step by step along the steep mountain path toward the peak of Sword Peak.

The higher they climbed, the more intense the Sword Intent became. By the time they reached the mountainside, Fairy Yuehua was already struggling to hold on. Although her Moonlight Power could withstand a portion of the Sword Intent, the Sword Intent of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect was too sharp, and she was, after all, not a Sword Cultivator, making it impossible for her to fully adapt. Seeing this, Su Han circulated his Chaos Power, forming a golden shield around Fairy Yuehua to protect her from the erosion of the Sword Intent.

"Thank you." Fairy Yuehua gave Su Han a grateful look, her heart filled with warmth.

Finally, the three of them reached the peak of Sword Peak. The peak was a massive platform, and it was filled with countless swords. Every sword emitted a powerful Sword Intent, and these Sword Intents intertwined to form a massive sword formation—the Ten Thousand Sword Array. In the very center of the platform was a simple, ancient longsword. The longsword was pitch black, and its blade was engraved with complex patterns, emitting an aura that caused one's heart to tremble. It was none other than the Tianzhu Sword.

Master Wanjian walked to the front of the Ten Thousand Sword Array and formed hand Seals. A sharp Sword Intent shot out from his body and merged into the Ten Thousand Sword Array. The Ten Thousand Sword Array began to tremble violently. The countless swords stuck in the ground simultaneously emitted a humming sound, and streaks of sharp Sword Qi shot out from the swords, converging above the platform to form a massive curtain of Sword Qi light. The light curtain slowly opened, revealing a passage leading deep into the Secret Realm.

"Young friend Su Han, Fairy Yuehua, this is the entrance to the Ten Thousand Sword Secret Realm. After entering the Secret Realm, you will face the Ten Thousand Sword Array and the Tianzhu Sword Spirit. You must be careful," Master Wanjian cautioned.

Su Han nodded, and together with Fairy Yuehua, he walked into the Ten Thousand Sword Secret Realm.

Upon entering the Ten Thousand Sword Secret Realm, the scene before them startled both Su Han and Fairy Yuehua. Inside the Secret Realm was a vast space. The top of the space was endless darkness, and the ground was filled with countless swords. These swords were even more numerous than those on the platform outside, densely packed, stretching as far as the eye could see. Every sword emitted a sharp Sword Intent, and countless Sword Intents intertwined to form a terrifying Sword Intent storm that raged throughout the space.

In the center of the space hovered a massive black longsword; it was the Tianzhu Sword. Surrounding the Tianzhu Sword were countless streaks of Sword Qi. These streaks of Sword Qi were like black Dragons, swimming through the space and emitting a power that destroyed everything.

The Tianzhu Sword sensed that someone had entered the Secret Realm. Its blade trembled slightly, emitting a low humming sound. Subsequently, a black figure floated out from the Tianzhu Sword, transforming into a middle-aged man wearing a black robe. His face was cold and stern, and his eyes, like sharp swords, flashed with a piercing light. It was the Tianzhu Sword Spirit.

"Humans, are you here for the fragments of the Sealing Technique?" The Tianzhu Sword Spirit looked at Su Han and Fairy Yuehua, his tone icy and devoid of any emotion.

Su Han cupped his fists in salute and said, "Yes, Senior Sword Spirit. The Seal of the Nether Cold Abyss is about to shatter, and the Lord of the Nether may awaken at any time. We need to collect the five fragments of the Sealing Technique to reinforce the Seal and protect the Cultivation World. Please, Senior Sword Spirit, grant us this."

The Tianzhu Sword Spirit was silent for a moment, then said, "The Ancestral Master of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect entrusted the fragments to me to guard, and told me that only those with sufficiently profound Sword Dao cultivation are qualified to take the fragments. You Cultivate the Chaos Sword Technique, and your Sword Dao cultivation is indeed not bad, but if you want to earn my acknowledgement, you still need to pass my trial."

Su Han said, "Please set the trial, Senior Sword Spirit."

The Tianzhu Sword Spirit nodded and said, "The trial is very simple. I will execute the Tianzhu Sword Technique and spar with you in the Sword Dao. If you can last one hundred moves against my sword without being defeated, or if you can make me acknowledge your Sword Dao, I will give you the fragments. If you cannot last one hundred moves, you are not qualified to take the fragments. Are you ready?"

Su Han took a deep breath, drew the chaos sword, held it in his hand, and said, "I am ready!"

The Tianzhu Sword Spirit flashed, transformed into a ray of black light, and merged into the Tianzhu Sword. The Tianzhu Sword emitted a humming sound that shook the heavens and earth. A dazzling black light erupted from the blade, and a terrifying Sword Intent emanated from the sword. Every sword in the entire Secret Realm emitted a humming sound at this moment, as if responding to the summons of the Tianzhu Sword.

"Tianzhu Sword Technique—First Style, Heart Execution!" The voice of the Tianzhu Sword Spirit came from the Tianzhu Sword, icy and ruthless. The Tianzhu Sword transformed into a bolt of black lightning and thrust toward Su Han. Its speed was astonishing, and at the tip of the sword, a sharp Sword Qi was condensed, aiming straight for Su Han's heart.

Su Han did not dare to be careless. He executed the Chaos Sword Technique, and a golden Sword Qi shot out from the chaos sword, meeting the black lightning. "Boom!" The golden Sword Qi and the black lightning collided, producing a loud noise. Su Han was shaken backward three steps, his arm went numb, and his heart was filled with shock. The Tianzhu Sword Spirit's Sword Dao cultivation was indeed unfathomable; just the first move made him feel immense pressure.

"Not bad. Being able to take my first move, your Sword Dao cultivation is a bit higher than I imagined." The voice of the Tianzhu Sword Spirit sounded again, carrying a hint of appreciation. "Next is the second style, God Execution!"

The Tianzhu Sword transformed into black lightning again and thrust toward Su Han. But this time, it was faster and more powerful. The Sword Qi condensed at the tip of the sword was several times thicker than before, as if it could execute deities themselves.

Su Han gritted his teeth and circulated the Chaos Power within his body. The power of the Chaos Sword Technique was also raised to its limit. Golden Sword Qi shot out from the chaos sword like a rainstorm, attacking the black lightning. But the Sword Qi of the Tianzhu Sword was too sharp; Su Han's golden Sword Qi was like paper before the black lightning, easily torn to shreds.

"Boom!" The black lightning slammed fiercely into Su Han's chaos sword. Su Han was sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and crashed heavily onto the ground. His arm was shaken until it lost all sensation, and the chaos sword almost flew out of his hand. (End of chapter)