Immortal Sword Master

Chapter 406: Chapter 402: Jian Jiuge, Entering the Tomb

Ling Tianxu possessed the Innate Sword King Body, a constitution that appeared only once in a millennium. He was a natural-born prodigy of the Sword Dao.

His cultivation was formidable beyond compare, allowing him to dominate the current younger generation. He was known as the number one of his peers, and even people like Yan Qingxue and Xia Tianyu were extremely wary of him.

”I heard Ling Tianxu is already ahead of everyone in the younger generation. He started trying to break through to the Earth Martial Realm a long time ago. I wonder if he’s succeeded?”

”If he succeeds in breaking through to the Earth Martial Realm, he’ll be the first of the younger generation to reach that realm. Who could possibly be his match then?”

”An Innate King’s Body... the advantage of a constitution like that is just too great. I heard that with his Immortal Realm cultivation, he can kill an Earth Martial Realm expert in less than a hundred moves.”

”Oh, right. Didn’t the Moon God Palace find a Double Pupil to be their Saintess? I don’t think I’ve seen her at this gathering of prodigies.”

Many gazes turned toward the direction of the Moon God Palace.

Within the Moon God Palace contingent, there were indeed several exceptionally beautiful women. However, not a single one matched the rumors of a goddess gracing the mortal world, a world-toppling beauty.

A hint of disappointment appeared in everyone’s eyes.

”What a shame. It seems we won’t be able to see what she really looks like at this grand event.”

The crowd couldn’t help but feel a little regretful. There wasn’t a single person present who wasn’t curious about this mysterious Saintess.

They were all eager to know: compared to Yan Qingxue, would this Saintess be even more exceptional?

”Six of the great Super Sects have arrived. Only the Celestial Sword Sect is left.”

”We should be able to see Ling Tianxu now, right?”

They didn’t have to wait long. Soon, an incomparably sharp fluctuation emanated from the distant horizon.

All eyes turned to look.

A colossal sword, a thousand zhang long, appeared in their line of sight, unleashing terrifying Sword Qi. Atop this giant sword, a palace had been constructed.

The palace floated high in the cloudy sky, wreathed in mist, resembling a celestial pavilion on a sacred mountain. Faintly, one could even see Maids in white veils playing and laughing within the palace.

”As expected of the Celestial Sword Sect, they always make a grand entrance. They actually brought out the Sword Cloud Pavilion.”

”Tsk tsk, I’ve heard the power of this Sword Cloud Pavilion is comparable to a Supreme Celestial Powerhouse. An ordinary True Monarch can’t even block a single one of its strikes. It’s one of the Celestial Sword Sect’s greatest treasures.”

”Among the Seven Great Super Sects, the Celestial Sword Sect has always seemed poised to become the number one sect. Their style is indeed more flamboyant than the other Super Sects.”

The people gasped in amazement.

Compared to the arrival of the other Super Sects, the Celestial Sword Sect’s entrance was undoubtedly more stunning, creating a powerful visual impact.

Deep in their hearts, their reverence for the Celestial Sword Sect grew even deeper.

Yan Qingxue, Xia Tianyu, Zhi Tianhou, and the others all had solemn gazes, fixed on a person at the front of the palace.

This was a young man with a handsome, jade-like face and sharp, star-like eyes. A rune in the shape of a small sword was branded between his brows. This rune was no mere decoration; a single glance at it was enough to make one feel a piercing sharpness.

”It’s Jian Jiuge!”

”I heard Jian Jiuge’s birth was extraordinary. The moment he was born, he triggered a reaction from the Myriad Swords Pool in the Celestial Sword Sect’s Sword Forest, causing nine strands of Innate Sword Qi to merge into his body.”

The Sword Forest was a Holy Land within the Celestial Sword Sect.

One must understand that the Celestial Sword Sect was a Great Sect of Sword Dao. Everyone in the sect, from top to bottom, was a Sword Cultivator. Naturally, the Celestial Sword Sect possessed countless Treasure Swords.

The entire Sword Forest contained over ten thousand Treasure Swords. The worst among them were Middle Grade Spirit Swords, while Upper Grade Spiritual Swords made up ten percent of the total. There was also no shortage of Top Grade Spiritual Swords.

And with so many swords gathered in one place, their Sword Qi would clash and merge over time, eventually producing something like Innate Sword Qi.

Thus, the Myriad Swords Pool was forged in the center of the Sword Forest to cultivate Innate Sword Qi.

Generally speaking, it took a hundred years to produce a single strand of Innate Sword Qi.

Yet, the moment Jian Jiuge was born, he triggered a reaction from the Myriad Swords Pool and absorbed nine strands of Innate Sword Qi into his body. This event shook the entire Celestial Sword Sect back then and even drew the attention of the other major sects.

”Nine strands of Innate Sword Qi merged into his body... that’s a great fortuitous encounter, a massive opportunity. Jian Jiuge is also a prodigy of the Sword Dao. If it weren’t for Ling Tianxu, he would be the number one of the Celestial Sword Sect’s current generation.”

”Well said. You could say it’s his misfortune to have been born in the same era as Ling Tianxu.”

”Sword King Body Ling Tianxu... once he fully matures, the Celestial Sword Sect will probably truly become the number one sect in the Six Eastern Provinces.”

The crowd sighed with emotion.

What was a King’s Body?

A King’s Body was an existence guaranteed to be able to step into the Celestial Martial Realm. Moreover, compared to a Celestial Martial Realm cultivator of the same level, a King’s Body’s combat power was far stronger.

It was easy for a King’s Body to defeat several opponents of the same level.

”Jian Jiuge, did Ling Tianxu not come?”

Xia Tianyu’s voice was loud and clear as he asked the question.

The one they were most concerned about was, of course, Ling Tianxu. After all, that man had been looming over their heads for far too long!

”Junior Ling is still in seclusion and can’t get away right now. However, once he enters the Earth Martial Realm, he will come on his own.”

Jian Jiuge said slowly.

He was a year older than Ling Tianxu, making him his senior brother.

After he spoke, the expressions of many turned grave.

Although there had been speculation that Ling Tianxu was attempting to break through to the Earth Martial Realm, there had been no proof. But now that Jian Jiuge had personally confirmed it, the implications were entirely different.

”Stepping into the Earth Martial Realm is no easy feat. How confident is Ling Tianxu?” Zhi Tianhou asked.

”Junior Ling’s talent is peerless. Barring any accidents, he is one hundred percent confident,” Jian Jiuge replied.

Hearing this, the crowd’s expressions grew even heavier.

’It seems that when we enter the King’s Tomb this time, we’ll have to find our own opportunities to try and break through to the Earth Martial Realm. Otherwise, the gap between us and Ling Tianxu will only grow wider.’

The great prodigies exchanged glances, seeing the urgency in each other’s eyes.

The competition among these young people was just as fierce; no one wanted to be left behind.

”Everyone, all have arrived. Let’s set off,” Jian Jiuge said.

”Hmph. Once inside the tomb, it’s every man for himself. I won’t be holding back.”

”I also want to experience your methods. I think we will all have our chances then.”

The prodigies exchanged looks again, their fighting spirit intense. They were all the number one geniuses of their respective sects; none would submit to another.

At that, the group arrived at the outer edge of the dense fog.

The powerhouses guarding the fog were all Heaven-Reaching Realm experts from the various major sects. They immediately began to give final instructions, telling them to be careful.

”Rest assured, Elder. I will not disappoint the Sect Leader’s high hopes.”

The eyes of the great prodigies were all filled with soaring ambition.

Then, they each took out a Jade Token and entered the dense fog.

A layer of light emanated from the Jade Tokens, completely blocking the Celestial Fiend Miasma that was potent enough to kill even Heaven-Reaching Realm experts.

These were Jade Tokens refined by Celestial Martial Realm powerhouses!

’Hmph, that brat still hasn’t shown up? Does he not want his sister to live?’

Beside the dense fog, Grand Elder Mu Yunhe of Wuliang Palace had a cold look in his eyes. If Ning Jiang didn’t come this time, then Wuliang Palace would have no choice but to be ruthless!

SWISH!

Just then, a figure flew rapidly across the horizon.