Ji Province, Ji Mountain.

The name Ji Mountain originates from nine hundred years ago. Nine hundred years ago, the Great Zhou Grand Ancestor gathered heroes at Ji Mountain, launching the path to contend for dominance over the world.

After establishing the nation, the Great Zhou Grand Ancestor bestowed this Dragon Ascending Land to the person who had offered him the greatest assistance—the Sword God.

The help the Sword God gave to the Great Zhou Grand Ancestor was unprecedented. It was because he called a grand meeting near Sword God Lake that the world's heroes gathered here. It was also because he slew the Demon Lord of that era that the former dynasty completely collapsed, securing a chance for the Zhou Dynasty to establish its rule.

"Ji Mountain, haha, I remember in the past, whenever there was a sword discussion gathering, this place was crowded with people, bustling with excitement, but now... the glories of the past have been washed away by the rain and wind."

Mo Guming stood at the peak of Ji Mountain, overlooking a sea of white clouds below, with an indescribable sigh in his words.

Although he looked down upon Sword God Lake from one hundred and fifty years ago, witnessing the downfall of a myth and returning to the site of Sword God Lake again still filled this sword learner's heart with incessant emotions.

"Sword God Lake will not just fade away like this. We have come today to rekindle the myth of Sword Dao."

A resolute voice echoed from the sky, as seven sword shadows came whistling and landed not far away.

"Buried Sword Peak Master Bai Xingkong." Mo Guming saw the lead figure, raising an eyebrow slightly, and spoke.

"No, it's Deputy Hall Master of Sword God Lake's Sword Discussion Hall, Bai Xingkong. After today, there will be no more Buried Sword Peak." Bai Xingkong corrected.

"Or perhaps, after today, even Sword God Lake will be completely gone." Qing Yu spoke with an inscrutable smile.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xingkong's face remained unchanged as he scrutinized the purple-clothed swordsman who spoke maliciously, "Xiao Qianxiu?"

"It is indeed I." Qing Yu nodded.

"Your Sword Qi is elusive and shapeless, completely different from the grandeur of the Heavenly Swordsmanship secret of Sword God Lake. Why are you afraid to reveal your real name and act in such a sneaky manner? The sword is the gentleman among weapons, yet your actions tarnish the sword's stature." Bai Xingkong said.

Heavenly Swordsmanship is a secret of Sword God Lake, and Xiao Qianxiu, as the descendant of Sword God Lake's master, naturally knew this sword technique. However, Qing Yu did not obtain the Heavenly Swordsmanship manual from Xiao Qianxiu after killing him, and it seemed Xiao Qianxiu's life was linked to an array within Yu Jian Manor. Sensing Xiao Qianxiu's death, that array automatically activated, and destroyed the Heavenly Swordsmanship manual hidden in the secret room of Yu Jian Manor, leaving Qing Yu with nothing.

Moreover, Xiao Qianxiu had hidden the Heavenly Swordsmanship extremely well, so even Xiao Qiye did not receive its transmission, which left Qing Yu clueless about the Heavenly Swordsmanship.

Precisely because he couldn't perform the Heavenly Swordsmanship and would be exposed sooner or later, Qing Yu didn't bother to cover it up, allowing many to see through the fact that this Xiao Qianxiu was a fake.

"A sword is just a weapon; a weapon is meant to kill. Peak Master Bai imposing his beliefs on others is rather laughable." Qing Yu said calmly.

What gentleman of arms, what overlord of arms, are there not short swords and small swords too? Are there not daggers and short knives too?

Do these tricky and yielding short arms also have to learn to be gentlemen or overlords?

"You..."

An old man behind Bai Xingkong was about to admonish Qing Yu when he caught sight of Qing Yu's eyes. Unconsciously, a familiar feeling arose, and he was left speechless.

'Yet another old fellow with a ruined Sword Heart, not worth worrying about.' Qing Yu shook his head internally.

This old man's Heart Demon was even more severe than Shen Cangwu's, and in front of Qing Yu, who excelled in Thoughts and Primordial Spirit, he posed no real threat.

Compared to him, the younger Yuan Jianyi held more menace.

"Tzzz..."

The Heavenly Talent Fragment in the sleeve continuously emitted Sword Qi, as if sensing something akin to itself, trembled incessantly. With a slight sense, Qing Yu knew the source of the fragment's tremble was Yuan Jianyi. If not for Qing Yu's forcible suppression, the fragment might have flown straight into Yuan Jianyi's arms.

Feeling Qing Yu's gaze, Yuan Jianyi met his eyes calmly, with cold swooshing sword intent slicing a gap through the air, piercing directly towards him.

"Clang—"

The invisible Sword Intent, upon touching Qing Yu's eyes, rang out with a clash like blade striking iron.

"Your Sword Intent is commendable, but if you mingle in this conflict, this sword might well break." Qing Yu remarked on Yuan Jianyi's Sword Intent with a smile, faintly mocking his future.

Even though he had once had a camaraderie with Yuan Jianyi, it wasn't strong enough for Qing Yu to forgo contending for the Ten Thousand Tribulations Evil Qi with Buried Sword Peak. Moreover, Qing Yu's current identity was Xiao Qianxiu, not the amicable Gong Ziyu.

"That's enough, sir; you didn't come here for debate. Opening Sword God Lake is the priority; sir, please proceed."

Seeing both sides inclined towards direct confrontation, Bai Xingkong promptly urged.

Now opening Sword God Lake was crucial, and Bai Xingkong didn't want to waste time and energy here. Although he hadn't mingled in the worldly society for years, he knew that the Heavenly Demon Palace had its eyes fixed on the Heavenly Demon Evil Qi within Sword God Lake. He didn't want a squabble to cause unnecessary trouble.

"If it can be opened directly, that would be best," Qing Yu raised his hand gently, "Young Hero Yuan, please."

Saying this, Qing Yu released the Heavenly Talent Fragment from his sleeve and gestured to Yuan Jianyi.

"Zheng—"

The Heavenly Talent Fragment resonated in the air, akin to calling for a companion to arrive. Seeing this, Yuan Jianyi immediately unwrapped the long package he was holding, revealing the sheathed longsword within.

'So the Heavenly Talent's sheath is in their possession. No wonder there was no reaction when my fragment appeared.' Qing Yu thought to himself as his eyes swept over the bronze longsword.

To house the pinnacle Heavenly Talent, this sword sheath was naturally no ordinary item. The Heavenly Concealing Sheath, that was the name of the sheath, was incredibly valuable on its own. Even an ordinary iron sword sheathed within for a month would be nurtured into an exceptional Treasure Sword.

Yuan Jianyi drew out the sword handle, and immediately the severed tip of a broken blade flew out from the sheath, resonating with the three segments of the broken sword.

"Hiss—"

Seeing the Heavenly Talent Fragment in front of him showing signs of defecting, Nirvana with its sheath lightly suppressed the fragment, immediately subduing its eagerness to move, while saying to Bai Xingkong and others: "Gentlemen, now that the Heavenly Talent Fragments are assembled, it's time to open Sword God Lake. If we don't open it, I fear the fragment may run off on its own."

"Ahem." Bai Xingkong awkwardly cleared his throat, evidently hoping that Qing Yu's fragment might flee to his side.

He softly spoke: "Sword Master..."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Jianyi released the Heavenly Talent Sword handle. Without its Sword Master's grip, the three segments of the broken sword automatically ascended with a whistle, and began to assemble into a complete longsword.

"Hiss—"

In an instant, the sword emitted a long, resonant cry, and a Sword Qi surged into the sky, leaving a black trail in the heavens, lingering for a long time.

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