130: Heavenly Sword Holy Land, the position of Holy Son

Heavenly Sword Holy Land - Sword Trial Peak!

Lin Hao stood at the foot of a mountain peak that soared into the clouds, shaped like a giant sword.

Around him were dense crowds of people from the Myriad Heavens and Myriad Realms, all carrying long swords and exuding sharp auras.

Today was the Heavenly Sword Holy Land's once-in-a-decade opening ceremony to accept new Disciples.

The Heavenly Sword Holy Land is one of the leading Sword Dao practitioners in the Primal Ancient Realm, with a long Legacy; it has produced more than one Quasi-Emperor who achieved Dao through the sword, and it is even rumored that its founding Ancestral Master once glimpsed a trace of the Great Emperor's Sword Dao threshold.

For any Sword Cultivator, this place was a Holy Land.

Lin Hao, dressed in a green robe with a restrained aura, was not conspicuous in the crowd.

However, as his gaze swept over the towering Sword Trial Peak, the dormant Sword Essence within him trembled slightly, and his Sword Dao Divine Body instinctively sensed the supreme Sword Dao True Intent contained within this place.

“The first trial: ascend the Sword Trial Path!”

An Elder dressed in the Holy Land's deacon attire spoke in a voice that was not loud but clearly reached everyone's ears, “Only those who reach the summit are qualified to participate in the subsequent assessments.”

As his voice fell, the winding, moss-covered stone steps leading to the peak suddenly lit up. Countless fine Sword Qi, like ox hair, spontaneously generated, forming a powerful pressure field, and a Sword Intent pressure that pierced directly into one's Divine Soul spread out.

The crowd instantly stirred, and countless Sword Cultivators swarmed forward.

However, as soon as they stepped onto the stone steps, nearly one-third of them turned pale, grunted, and were bounced back by invisible Sword Qi, unable to even take a single step.

Lin Hao was unhurried, lifting his foot to step onto the first stone step.

Buzz!

Sharp Sword Qi instantly enveloped him, enough to tear through the Protective Aura of an ordinary Nirvana Realm Cultivator.

The Sword Intent pressure rushed directly into his Sea of Consciousness, attempting to shake his will.

However, a faint, almost imperceptible layer of green sword halo naturally flowed around Lin Hao.

The incoming external Sword Qi was like streams flowing into the ocean; not only did it fail to harm him in the slightest, but it was quietly absorbed and transformed by his Sword Dao Divine Body.

The Divine Soul pressure fell upon his Sword Heart, which was as clear as a still mirror, without even causing a ripple.

He took one step, two steps, three steps... his speed was not fast, but it was exceptionally steady and firm.

It was as if the Sword Qi storm around him, which would make Geniuses of the same rank struggle to move an inch, was merely a gentle breeze to him.

“Oh?”

High in the sky, amidst the clouds, several Heavenly Sword Holy Land Elders responsible for overseeing the assessment let out a soft exclamation, their gazes instantly focusing on Lin Hao.

“This child... is unusual. The Sword Qi that approaches him is like a clay ox entering the sea. He treats the Sword Intent pressure as nothing.”

“His steps are steady, his aura is refined, and his control over his own power has reached a meticulous level. Peak of the Carefree Realm? His Foundation is actually so profound!”

Among the countless people who were struggling, gritting their teeth to move forward, or sadly withdrawing, Lin Hao's leisurely figure stood out conspicuously.

He quickly surpassed most of the people ahead, leaving many struggling Geniuses behind.

When he stepped onto the last stone step without any pause and stood on the peak platform, his green robe was still neat, and his aura was as stable as before.

He was the first person to reach the summit.

Several Holy Land Elders were already waiting on the peak platform.

An Elder with a stern face and eyes as sharp as an eagle stared at Lin Hao and spoke in a deep voice, “What is your name? Where are you from?”

“Qingzhou, Lin Hao.”

Lin Hao cupped his fists, neither humble nor arrogant.

“Lin Hao?”

Several Elders exchanged glances, seeing the understanding in each other's eyes.

The battle on the God Slaying Platform and the name of the Seven Saints of the Lin Family had already spread, and they naturally knew about it.

“Very good.”

A hint of imperceptible appreciation flashed in the stern Elder's eyes, “You passed the first trial. The second trial: test sword bone, verify talent!”

He pointed to a giant stone in the center of the platform, three zhang tall, entirely black, and smooth as a mirror – the “Sword Inquiry Stone”.

“Place your hand on the stone and activate your Sword Dao Cultivation Technique.”

Lin Hao stepped forward as instructed and gently placed his right hand on the cold stone surface.

He did not deliberately activate his Sword Dao Divine Body, but simply circulated the pure Sword Essence within him, which had been refined by the Heavenly Emperor Sword Dao Inheritance, as usual.

In an instant—

Buzz!!!

The Sword Inquiry Stone erupted with an unprecedented brilliant light!

It was no longer a single color, but a blend of green, gold, and purple, soaring into the sky, transforming into a three-colored sword pillar that tore through the clouds, illuminating the entire Sword Trial Peak!

Within the sword pillar, faint illusions of Myriad Swords Returning to the Origin and Heaven-Opening appeared!

“Three... three-colored sword radiance!”

“Myriad Swords Returning to the Origin phenomenon! This... is this the legendary 'Saint Grade Sword Bone'?! No, it's even stronger!”

The Elders could no longer maintain their composure, all exclaiming in shock, even the stern Elder's face changed in horror, and he suddenly stood up.

The light from the Sword Inquiry Stone gradually subsided, but three deep finger imprints were clearly left on it, their edges smooth, as if cut by a sharp sword!

Leaving marks on the Sword Inquiry Stone with bare hands!

What kind of pure and sharp Sword Essence would that require?!

“You...”

The stern Elder's voice trembled slightly, his gaze fixed on Lin Hao with burning intensity, as if looking at a peerless treasure, “Are you willing to join my Heavenly Sword Holy Land?”

Lin Hao's expression was calm, as if he wasn't the one who had just caused the astonishing phenomenon. He cupped his fists again: “This Junior came for this reason.”

“Good! Good! Good!”

The stern Elder said “good” three times in a row, unable to suppress the joy on his face, “This old man is the Heavenly Sword Holy Land's Transmission Elder, Jian Wuhen. Lin Hao, by the name of Transmission Elder, I specially grant you exemption from subsequent assessments and direct promotion to—Saint of the Holy Land!”

Saint!

The Geniuses who subsequently reached the summit or were undergoing other assessments around them, upon hearing these words, all showed expressions of shock, envy, and even jealousy.

The Saint of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land held a revered status, second only to the Holy Lord and the Grand Elder, possessing the authority to mobilize vast resources!

Lin Hao was not surprised by this outcome. He bowed slightly: “Thank you, Elder.”

Elder Jian Wuhen nodded in satisfaction, then his expression turned solemn: “The position of Saint is no small matter. It needs to be reported to the Holy Lord, and an enfeoffment ceremony will be held. During this period, you may temporarily reside on the Saint Candidate Peak. Follow me.”

Lin Hao followed Elder Jian Wuhen, transforming into a sword light, and flew towards the depths of the Holy Land... At the peak of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land's main peak, “Heavenly Sword Peak,” a vast plaza was paved with white jade, surrounded by ancient swords of various designs, their Sword Qi soaring into the sky, solemn and dignified.

Today was Lin Hao's Saint Enfeoffment Ceremony.

Above the plaza, countless viewing platforms floated, filled with representatives from various forces.

There were Sects friendly with the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, envoys from other immortal Legacies, and many powerful Loose Cultivators who had heard the news.

The renown of the Lin Family and Lin Hao's potential demonstrated in the assessment attracted sufficient attention.

On the high platform in the center of the plaza, the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land—a middle-aged man whose aura was as profound as the sea, with countless tiny sword shadows seemingly surrounding him—personally bestowed a purple-gold sword token, representing the Saint's identity, upon Lin Hao.

“From this day forward, Lin Hao shall be the Third Saint of my Heavenly Sword Holy Land!”

The Holy Lord's voice was calm yet clearly spread throughout the entire Heavenly Sword Peak, causing myriad swords to hum softly, as if in response.

Below the stage, countless Heavenly Sword Holy Land Disciples looked at the green-robed youth with complex emotions.

There was awe, worship, and also unconcealed defiance.

As soon as the enfeoffment ceremony concluded, before the Holy Lord could announce the completion of the grand ceremony, a figure soared from the Core Disciple area and landed on the martial arts stage in the center of the plaza.

“Disciple Zhao Qianjun requests guidance from the Saint!”

This was a burly young man carrying a great sword, whose cultivation was at the seventh level of the Xiaoyao Realm. His aura was profound, and he was a seasoned Core Disciple of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, originally one of the strong contenders for the position of Saint.