In the northwestern part of Shu Province, near the border of Hou Qian, a towering peak stands on the barren earth.

The peak was devoid of any sign of greenery, shrouded in a desolate blackness and chilling murderous intent. Like a broken sword, the mountain emitted a tragic and cold aura.

This was Buried Sword Peak, the last retreat of the Elders of Sword God Lake. Though known as one of the three major Sword Dao holy lands in the worldly society, Buried Sword Peak only housed the aged Elders and countless broken swords.

Zhong Qingling, with the Execution Sword piercing his chest, staggered as he flew to the top of the mountain, as if finally relieved, half-kneeling on the ground.

A gust of wind swept past his front, and an elderly man, as upright as an ancient pine, appeared before Zhong Qingling, quickly supporting him, and said, "Master Zhong, how did you suffer such a severe injury?"

Soon after, several sharp sword rings echoed, and a few elders appeared. Upon seeing Zhong Qingling's severe injuries, they all wore expressions of rage.

"Peak Master..." Zhong Qingling looked at the elder before him and struggled to speak.

"Don't speak now, your injuries are serious," said the Buried Sword Peak Master hurriedly.

"No," Zhong Qingling grasped the arm attempting to support him firmly, saying resolutely, "There's no time left."

"Peak Master, listen to me, Xiao Qianxiu..." A flash of recollection and a trace of fear crossed his eyes, "Xiao Qianxiu is very strong, entirely different from the Xiao Qianxiu we knew. I suspect that the Yu Jian Manor's current Manor Master is no longer the real Xiao Qianxiu."

"He asked me to pass a message, saying the Sword God Lake can be opened, but cooperation with him is required. Also..."

"Also..."

Zhong Qingling's eyes showed a hint of shock, for he felt an incredibly strong Sword Intent awakening within him.

The Buried Sword Peak Master and the other elders before him also sensed this Sword Intent, their swords vibrating uncontrollably.

"Sword Intent!" The Buried Sword Peak Master grabbed the Execution Sword's handle, transferring powerful Sword Qi into it, countering the formless, overpowering Sword Intent.

The Execution Sword embedded in Zhong Qingling suddenly released Sword Light, manifesting a Sword Intent like a blurred face, with empty eyes seemingly capable of seeing, sweeping over everyone, and the corners of its mouth seemed to curl into a slight smile.

"Zing—"

The Sword's cry was deafening as Zhong Qingling's body began emitting brilliant light, the unparalleled Sword Intent about to burst out.

"No, if this continues, Master Zhong's body won't hold out!"

Zhong Qingling was already on the brink of death, barely hanging on due to Qing Yu sparing him and his own stubborn will. But now, with his mission fulfilled, his life was nearing its end.

"Peak Master, this is his sword..."

Eyes locked with Zhong Qingling, the Buried Sword Peak Master slowly released his grip, "Very well, allow this old man to witness that man's sword."

Zhong Qingling, unaffected by Qing Yu's control, had returned to Buried Sword Peak with the Execution Sword to let the people of Buried Sword Peak observe Qing Yu's sword, hoping to find its flaw.

The Buried Sword Peak Master understood Zhong Qingling's resolve, choosing not to try to save his life, but to honor his decision.

As the Buried Sword Peak Master's hand left the Execution Sword, a clear sword cry echoed throughout Buried Sword Peak, piercing the ground, taking Zhong Qingling's last vital energy.

Then, the Execution Sword revolved twice in the air, its tip pointing downward, plunging straight into the earth.

"Clang—"

The Execution Sword struck the ground, triggering the Earth Qi of Buried Sword Peak, flawless sharp swords erupted from beneath, covering the entire peak like a forest of swords.

"Ninth Sword Reincarnation."

In the midst of it all, the Sword Intent echoed, reciting the name of the move.

The Reincarnation Sword, endlessly returning, flawless. As long as the Earth Qi remains unbroken, this move is unbeatable.

"What a move, Reincarnation, this old man also has a move for your appraisal!"

The Buried Sword Peak Master formed a sword finger with his hands, pointing to the sky, "Heavenly Swordsmanship."

The sword wind howled, and in the sky, a colossal sword edge formed, slightly trembling, Sword Qi roared down.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Sword Qi and sharp swords clashed, the supreme Sword Dao from Sword God Lake confronted the Ninth Sword Reincarnation, sharp swords breaking, Sword Qi shattering, the ensuing shockwave striking the observing elders, leaving various sword marks on them.

The aftershock of the confrontation left these Elders of Sword God Lake with significant injuries.

"Clang—"

The final strike, the sword forest on Buried Sword Peak vanished, and the colossal sword shadow in the sky dissipated. The Buried Sword Peak Master landed softly, his expression fluctuating.

"Peak Master..." Several elders called out.

"I am alright," the Buried Sword Peak Master waved them off, "Master Zhong was right. The current Xiao Qianxiu is likely not the one we knew. This ethereal yet overpowering swordsmanship, if it were passed down from Sword God Lake, I would surely remember it."

The swordsmanship of Yu Jian Manor all originates from Sword God Lake, if such swordsmanship existed, as former Elders of Sword God Lake, everyone would know of it.

"It's better this way, when it comes time to take action, I won't have to hesitate about Xiao Clan's identity..."

The Buried Sword Peak Master quietly wiped away a bead of sweat from his forehead, turning to traverse the war-torn path to the summit.

...…

"Ding, entrusting the sword to kill, battling swords remotely, the host deeply embodies the three essences of a villain, thus rewarded with a Sword Dao exclusive lottery draw."

A long-awaited prompt finally rang in Qing Yu's ears, and Qing Yu, sensing the release of his Sword Intent, chuckled lightly, "Finally released, the Ninth Sword move."

This prompt indicated that the Ninth Sword Reincarnation, stored in the Execution Sword, had finally been released. And the first to bear its brunt was Zhong Qingling.

His death was inevitable, without it, how could Qing Yu have received this exclusive Sword Dao lottery draw?

"System, initiate the draw," Qing Yu said.

"Sword Dao exclusive draw, drawing in progress..."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Five-star and a half item·Nirvana Sword."

"Nirvana? Haha, great."

A snow-white sword appeared in Qing Yu's hands. A clear and transparent circular hilt, the blade clear and bright infused with Holy Light, adorned with Sanskrit engravings, exuding the sacred aroma of Nirvana, it was indeed the Heavenly Divine Artifact, Nirvana.

This sword harmonized extremely well with Qing Yu's Dao Heart, perfectly complementing the Sword Intent of the Piaomiao Swordsmanship.

The pure breath, in harmony with Qing Yu's heart, permeated the vision, a mystical yet profound Qi Mechanism infused within the Sword Body and Qing Yu's body, linking them invisibly.

"Heavenly Divine Artifact, who is more qualified to wield this Heavenly Sword than me?"

The burgeoning Sword Qi instantly pierced the roof, the mighty Heavenly power instilled an ineffable sense of reverence among the disciples training in swordsmanship within the manor, causing them to half-kneel with their swords held.

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