Legend of Swordsman

Chapter 6457: Explode, Explode, Explode!

After cultivating for several thousand more years, Jian Ni finally passed the seventh level for the second time, though it was no easy feat.

What took her several days to accomplish on the seventh level was something she could now overcome with a single strike.

As the masses stood in shock, Jian Ni had already advanced through the eighth level and reached the ninth.

This time, the light that appeared was not blue but golden.

Without giving the onlookers time to recover from their astonishment, the entire ancient tower began to tremble, and the golden light burst forth.

Beams of light shot out in all directions.

Inside the tower, a sword aura erupted toward the sky. Jian Ni stood at the top of the ancient tower.

Dressed in flowing white robes, her divine sword held in reverse, the sword intent between her brows surged upward.

She had passed all the levels.

In just three breaths, Jian Ni had fully cleared the ancient tower!

There had never been anyone before her, and there would be no one after.

She had done it, and with such ease.

To her, it was simple.

There was nothing she found worthy of celebration.

If she wanted to, a single strike from her could shatter the world of the ancient domain.

Dragon Lord and King Baiyue, along with the newly arrived Yuan Zheng Tianzun and the Three Talents True One, stood dumbfounded.

“Three breaths to pass the ninth level? Even we couldn’t manage that!”

“The eighth level was filled with ten thousand beasts at the Dao Lord level. I don’t know what awaits on the ninth, but judging by the progression of strength, it must at least be ten thousand beasts at the Emperor level!”

“Ten thousand Emperors… even if we joined forces, it would take us a full day to kill them all. And even the weakest Emperor can’t be wiped out in large numbers with a single blow!”

Yuan Zheng Tianzun’s lips trembled as he said, “The rise of humanity begins now, in this generation!”

The four ancient court powerhouses were all filled with excitement.

“Now the ancient domain will rise. Our ancient domain world will surely dominate this chaotic universe, and Jian Ni will become an unparalleled existence, reigning supreme!”

Though they had never met a Universe Master, they were certain that Jian Ni’s accomplishments would not fall short of such a title.

The Immortal Kings were astounded.

The Dao Lords and True Immortals, however, were completely dumbfounded.

For them, the ancient tower was a measure of combat strength.

Now, Jian Ni had broken that measuring stick, causing them to doubt themselves.

Why was Jian Ni so powerful?

They were all Dao Lords. It was understandable if she was ten or a hundred times stronger.

They didn’t fully grasp it, but they could attribute it to the gap in their mastery of the Origin Source or differences in secret techniques.

But if she was ten thousand times or even millions of times stronger, it defied comprehension.

They had reached a point of self-doubt.

On the stone seats in the square, only Jian Wushuang and his companions remained composed.

“Both of her ultimate Daos are already perfected. She can now fully unleash the Sword of Life. If her mastery of the Dao of Death reaches perfection as well, then I’ll be able to teach her the art of the Dual Sword Radiance Slash!”

He was deeply gratified.

Jian Ni’s strength reminded him of his own past.

Back then, he had also defied the heavens.

A Dao Lord battling at the peak of his powers.

A peak power battling a Universe Master.

For a moment, he recalled his humiliating struggle against Gula on the Dragon God Continent.

At that time, he had been at his peak, yet he had fought against Gula.

It was worth noting that Gula possessed the power of a Seven Tribulation Master.

Though not a Universe Master, Gula commanded over a million units of divine power.

Jian Wushuang had been ruthlessly beaten, only managing to kill Gula after becoming a Universe Master himself.

He had also once fought above his level, admired by millions as a heaven’s chosen.

He had been the pride of Qishen Temple.

And now, so was Jian Ni.

Standing at the top of the ancient tower, Jian Ni suddenly felt a special consciousness closing in on her!

It was a presence from within the ancient tower.

The aura of Gula’s revival was slowly rising.

Apart from Jian Ni, only Jian Wushuang sensed it.

He narrowed his eyes, and with a single thought, detected the awakening aura.

“As expected, the appearance of this ancient domain star is no coincidence.”

After capturing that strange aura, Jian Wushuang formulated a plan.

To challenge the ancient tower.

Though he could detect the aura, he couldn’t get closer or probe any further.

The only way forward was to challenge the ancient tower.

Jian Ni had passed the ninth level, likely triggering some kind of restriction.

This aligned with the nature of the ancient tower.

Its purpose was to screen out the strongest, then absorb them as elite subordinates.

The ancient tower had been crafted by at least a semi-divine being. A semi-divine being looking to recruit subordinates would certainly seek out talents like Jian Ni.

The combat strength required to pass the ninth level was likely at the limit of an ultimate Dao Lord.

The threshold wasn’t too high.

Back in the days of Qishen Temple, they could have gathered thousands of ultimate Dao Lords.

Not to mention a semi-divine expert.

Those who weren’t Ultimate Dao Lords or Ultimate Emperors likely wouldn’t even bother accepting one as a disciple.

An ancient consciousness connected with Jian Ni’s mind.

Though it was only a brief connection, countless pieces of information were transmitted.

Jian Ni was slightly startled, but quickly regained her composure.

She flew down from the ancient tower and approached Lord Long.

“I want to challenge the third ancient tower!”

Her voice wasn’t loud, yet it resonated across the entire square.

Everyone froze in surprise.

“What?”

“She wants to challenge the third ancient tower?”

The third ancient tower was designed for Emperors.

Even Dao Lords couldn’t enter it.

One needed to verify their Origin Source to gain access.

Lord Long was about to explain, but Supreme Lord Yuan Zheng raised his hand and said, “Alright, I’ll have someone open it immediately!”

“Thanks!” Jian Ni nodded calmly.

Below the third ancient tower, the grand formation suddenly lit up.

The surrounding restrictions silently disappeared.

Jian Ni glanced at the crowd before turning and walking toward the third ancient tower.

At this moment, Supreme Lord Yuan Zheng explained to the others, “The third ancient tower indeed has requirements for the Origin Source, but I discovered that these requirements aren’t because of the Emperor title. They are related to the special nature of the Origin Source!”

“Have you ever heard of the Ultimate Path?”

“The Ultimate Path?”

Lord Long was taken aback and replied, “I’ve come across it in some ancient records. It’s the most defiant Origin Source. A Dao Lord who controls the Ultimate Path can slay an Emperor, and an Ultimate Emperor can even challenge a Universe Master beyond their tier!”

These were records from ancient inheritances. Throughout the history of the Ancient Domain World, no one had ever mastered the Ultimate Path.

Therefore, the exact power level remained unclear, but it was certainly heaven-defying.

“Are you saying Jian Ni has mastered the Ultimate Path?”

“Is that even a question?” Supreme Lord Yuan Zheng said joyfully, “Only an Ultimate Dao Lord could possess such strength. Moreover, her Origin Source is the Dao of the Sword, focused on slaughter. That’s why she was able to sweep through the competition so quickly. Such a powerful Origin Source surpasses even us Emperors, so naturally, she can enter the third ancient tower!”

“Just watch, she’ll at least make it past the third level!”

At this moment, one of the strongest cultivators in the Ancient Court, the Three Talents True Person, exclaimed, “The third level houses ten thousand beasts with the power of tier 4 Emperors. If she passes through, it means she has the strength of a tier 5 warrior!”

“Back when she unleashed that sword in the Overturning Seas Ancient Domain, Jian Ni’s power was already on par with the Holy Lord. I believe she’ll pass the third level, and maybe even the fourth!”

“Let’s wait and see, then!”

They all took a deep breath, anticipation rising in their hearts.

Before the third ancient tower, Jian Ni infused her Origin Source. A blue light flashed, and her body disappeared from where she stood, officially entering the ancient tower.