30: How come there is also the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique?

Meng Yun stepped through the Truth Gate.

What greeted his eyes was an extremely empty, magnificent city.

The carved railings and jade steps remained, but only a lonely tomb faced the twilight.

Everywhere were broken walls and ruins from high-intensity energy attacks, narrating its past glory and tragic end.

What exactly happened here?

Could it be another Demon Seed?

Suddenly thinking of the rumors about the Demon Subduing Sword, Meng Yun could only make such a guess at this moment.

Nangong Jing unconsciously moved closer to Meng Yun: "It's very dangerous here, stay with me."

Meng Yun looked at the expressionless Zhou Yinhe and the three other gritting-their-teeth men: "What about them?"

"Them?" Nangong Jing's face held an obvious expression: "They're not my friends."

Meng Yun chuckled wryly.

This Nangong Jing was truly straightforward, not giving anyone any face.

Perhaps, this was what they called 'princess syndrome'.

Not caring about others' gazes, Meng Yun followed beside Nangong Jing, walking at the front of the group.

Zhou Yinhe, the strongest at the peak of Nascent Soul, stood alone on the outer side of the group, ready to respond to any sudden situations.

Stepping over the broken city walls, the group entered the city's interior, which was the true imperial capital of the Tianjian Dynasty.

Heavenly Sword City.

A colossal sword piercing the sky, though it had endured countless wars and years and become a ruin of a historical fault line, it still stood tall.

Only its exterior was somewhat ancient and dilapidated, covered in mottled stains.

"Wow..."

"Is this a cultivation dynasty? This kind of presence is truly extraordinary..."

"Such a powerful dynasty could be annihilated; what exactly did they go through...?"

The three Little Vegetable Dish were incredibly shocked.

Such terrifying architecture was enough to be called a wonder!

And for the dynasty that built such a wonder to be annihilated, how terrifying must that crisis have been!

Even Zhou Yinhe's eyes flickered at this moment, looking at the colossal sword, his expression uncertain:

"This... is the Demon Subduing Sword, right?"

"Demon Subduing Sword?"

Meng Yun was also observing at this moment, but the more he looked, the more he felt a familiar yet elusive sensation about this thing.

Strange, where did this sense of familiarity come from?

The sword's shape was not complex; instead, it was incredibly simple, a plain double-edged longsword, with a guard and hilt as casually made as a child's toy...

It was as if a teenager who had just learned woodworking had casually picked up a piece of wood and carved it on a whim...

But looking at its forging marks, it was clearly a masterpiece born from countless skilled craftsmen, hammered and chiseled!

How strange!

Meng Yun was puzzled, and since it was heavily soiled, he could only wait to get closer and examine it carefully.

"That's right, this is the Demon Subduing Sword, the guardian spiritual artifact of my Tianjian Dynasty." Nangong Jing explained as she moved forward:

"This Demon Subduing Sword can be big or small; when small, it can fit into an ear, and when largest, it can cleave the sky and split the earth."

"Its final state being like this, I imagine my Imperial Father must have faced an ultimate crisis..." Nangong Jing said this, feeling a sense of desolation and uncertainty in her heart.

She had slept too long and lost too many memories.

But she vaguely remembered the relieved look on her Imperial Father's and Mother's faces when they placed her into the spiritual treasure and buried her deep underground.

That was, the look of wanting her to live well.

"But don't you think its shape is a bit too casual?" Meng Yun's words directly pulled Nangong Jing out of her memories.

Nangong Jing showed a hint of displeasure, but considering Meng Yun was a friend she acknowledged, she patiently explained:

"You mustn't be so rude. Legend has it that this was replicated according to the weapon held by the Demon Subduing Sword's first owner; merely imitating its form can unleash supreme power."

"There's such a thing?" Meng Yun couldn't help but scoff: "I think I could casually carve one that looks better than this."

"Boast, just boast."

"Exactly, don't think you're so great just because you're a Nascent Soul; the Demon Subduing Sword's first owner could poke you to death with one finger."

The three Little Vegetable Dish had little strength but big mouths.

They couldn't beat Meng Yun themselves, but that didn't stop them from talking big, bringing up ancient powerful beings to compare with Meng Yun!

Meng Yun gave them a speechless look, feeling an urge to wave his hand and send them flying.

Considering he still had to get along in the 654 Bureau later, Meng Yun could only endure for now.

No need to think much; for mere Golden Core cultivators to be able to enter, they must be some second-generation rich kids.

"Can the Demon Subduing Sword be controlled?"

Meng Yun still couldn't forget this point; he was currently lacking a handy weapon.

He had the Demon Subduing Swordplay but no sword to use!

Nangong Jing looked surprised but still nodded: "Yes. But only those who have learned the Demon Subduing Swordplay are qualified."

"Demon Subduing Swordplay?"

The sense of incongruity in Meng Yun's heart grew stronger. No way, no way, was it a duplicate name or...

He only had a tiny guess now, but he dared not confirm it.

After all, the world where he created the Demon Subduing Swordplay with his Sword Heart Enlightenment was just an ordinary low-magic world!

This Tianjian Dynasty before him, with top combat power even in the Integration stage, was clearly not on the same level.

Could these powerful figures still value his Demon Subduing Swordplay?

Are you kidding me!

Throwing this doubt to the back of his mind, Meng Yun continued to ask: "If one knows the Demon Subduing Swordplay, can they control it?"

His question was also the focus of the others. Who wouldn't want to control such a spiritual artifact?

Nangong Jing shook her head: "No. Everyone can try touching the sword hilt later; only those who have comprehended the Demon Subduing Swordplay to a certain realm have the possibility of gaining the Demon Subduing Sword's recognition.

The younger the age, the higher the aptitude, the greater the probability."

Saying this, she took out a long sword from her storage ring. Spiritual energy quietly circulated, and instantly, a faint silver glow of sword light emanated from her body, held but not unleashed.

"This is the Demon Subduing Swordplay."

Nangong Jing casually slashed it out, almost tearing the sky apart.

"Hiss~" The three Little Vegetable Dish all showed expressions of awe, exhaling sharp breaths.

Immediately, their gazes towards Nangong Jing became even more fervent and eager.

"Oh~" Meng Yun nodded.

Confirmed, this sword art was not his Demon Subduing Swordplay.

It was probably just a duplicate name.

His own Demon Subduing Swordplay wasn't that trashy.

The power exerted by a Nascent Soul cultivator wasn't even as strong as his own power when he was at the Half-Step Earth Immortal stage.

Zhou Yinhe then gathered everyone, taking out several purple light crystals:

"These are A-grade Demon Subduing Swordplay cultivation methods. Everyone can meditate beneath the Demon Subduing Sword for double the effect."

According to the DCBAS evaluation grades, they correspond to white, green, blue, purple, and gold colors respectively.

As for the higher-end Legendary SS and SSS, they correspond to red and rainbow colors!

For the spiritual energy-recovering Blue Star, an A-grade skill learning crystal was definitely a rare and top-tier treasure!

Now that Zhou Yinhe casually threw them out, how could the others not be delighted?

Well, except for Meng Yun.

After all, he didn't understand anything.

Meng Yun took the crystal, expressionless. He could brush out several red and gold achievements in one simulation; he truly felt nothing for this mere purple crystal.

Following Zhou Yinhe's demonstration, everyone except Nangong Jing sat down cross-legged on the spot and began to comprehend the skill.

"Aren't you sitting?" Meng Yun looked at Nangong Jing.

Nangong Jing was expressionless: "This skill was imprinted based on me; I'm more proficient than all of you. Cultivate well; this sword belongs to whoever can gain its acknowledgment."

Meng Yun sat down: "Originally, it should belong to you. Don't you feel bad?"

"I can't lift it." Nangong Jing was very frank: "And I also need to rely on the 654 Bureau to survive."

She said no more, but Meng Yun understood.

Just a trade of interests.

Saying nothing more, with Nangong Jing protecting them, Meng Yun also relaxed and closed his eyes, beginning to comprehend the skill.

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Meng Yun opened his eyes.

Damn it, what's going on?

Why did he feel more and more disgusted the more he learned?

This feeling was like a straight-A student who always got perfect scores suddenly having to copy the test paper of a twenty-point slacker!

After several more unsuccessful attempts, Meng Yun reluctantly got up.

"Forget it, it seems it's not meant for me. Let the Demon Subduing Sword go to someone else."

His actions drew everyone's attention. The three Little Vegetable Dish opened their eyes in unison, their faces showing smug, mocking smiles.

So what if he was Nascent Soul?

He still had to be their background character!

They had already found the path to cultivation!

Trash Meng Yun!