Chapter 239: Sword God's Path! Celestial Talent Ye Xiao Yi!

Chapter 239: Sword God's Path! Celestial Talent Ye Xiao Yi!

After several days of travel, Su Changqing finally arrived in the Eastern Domain.

He could have arrived faster, but as he was unfamiliar with the area, he took many detours and only reached his destination today.

However, to avoid further mistakes, he decided to ask for clear directions.

"Is this your first time here?"

Ye Xiao Yi's eyes lit up, and he sized up the 'newbie' in front of him, who resembled a scholar.

He cleared his throat twice, put his hands behind his back, and with an air of superiority, nodded, saying, "Indeed, this is the ultimate sacred ground for sword cultivators, Sword God Mountain."

"Are you here to train or to challenge the Sword God's Path?"

Despite being a first-timer at Sword God Mountain, Ye Xiao Yi put on an air of arrogance as if he were a senior at the mountain.

At the Sword Pavilion, Ye Zhu had been strict, suppressing Ye Xiao Yi's playful nature.

Now, with no one watching over him, Ye Xiao Yi felt a surge of excitement.

However, he was unaware that Su Changqing saw right through his immature act.

Su Changqing chose not to expose him but instead smiled and asked, "This is my first time here, and I'm not familiar with the extraordinary aspects of Sword God Mountain."

"Could you tell me where the sword intent is strongest, a trial that can suppress people?"

The inheritance in his Sea of Consciousness was unique, and it could only be rapidly integrated under intense external pressure.

Ye Xiao Yi muttered to himself upon hearing this.

This was his first time here, so he didn't know where to go.

But if it were another question, he might not have been able to answer it.

However, regarding the place with the strongest sword intent...

"That would be the Sword God's Path, of course."

Ye Xiao Yi nodded arrogantly, "Coincidentally, I'm also planning to challenge the Sword God's Path today."

"Consider yourself lucky. You can follow me, and if I'm in a good mood later, I might even give you a hand."

Su Changqing smiled at this, "Young man, your talent in the sword path is extraordinary."

"I'm grateful for your assistance."

Ye Xiao Yi and Chu Xi were around the same age.

Boys of this age often enjoyed hearing words of praise.

Su Changqing had already learned this from his recent interactions with Chu Xi.

Indeed, upon hearing this, Ye Xiao Yi's face lit up with a rich smile, trying to contain his excitement and maintain a calm demeanor befitting a strong cultivator.

His mouth twitched upwards, and he waved his hand, saying, "It's fate that we meet. Today, I'll give you a taste of creation force."

Watching this scene that resembled Chu Xi, Su Changqing stifled a smile and nodded, following along.

However, halfway there, Su Changqing looked up at the sky in confusion.

In the sky, streams of light were converging from all directions.

At the same time, he couldn't shake the feeling that the entire Sword God Mountain was shrouded in a sense of impending storm.

"How strange, there are so many powerful auras."

Su Changqing muttered to himself in puzzlement.

"Sword God Mountain hasn't been peaceful these days. It's best to avoid the front mountain."

Ye Xiao Yi glanced back and said casually.

Sword God Mountain was vast, towering into the clouds, with sheer cliffs reaching thousands of feet high.

They were currently in the rear mountain area, unaffected by any disturbances in the front mountain.

Su Changqing nodded and continued walking without giving it much thought.

Soon, the two arrived at the Sword God's Path in the rear mountain.

It was a white jade staircase that seemed to reach the heavens, appearing steep but not extraordinary.

At the entrance of the Sword God's Path, several renowned sword cultivators were chatting leisurely.

"Ah, this time it's not as good as the last. I was knocked down at the thousandth sword step."

"Haha, I've made some progress. I'm about to pass the first level."

"Really? Congratulations! Your sword path has advanced further."

Everyone present was a master of the sword path.

They often spent long periods here, contemplating the mysteries of the sword.

The Sword God's Path served as the clearest measure of their progress.

They honed themselves here, both to strengthen themselves and to compete for the position of the mountain's master.

The Sword God's Path had 3,600 steps.

Every 1,200 steps marked a level, and upon completing all three levels and reaching the summit, one would become the contemporary master of the mountain.

This sounded simple, but in practice, it was incredibly difficult.

Forget about the three levels; even the first level had knocked back ninety percent of cultivators.

Even these renowned sword masters found the Sword God's Path daunting.

"Look at that white jade staircase."

At this moment, Ye Xiao Yi, having reached the Sword God's Path, pointed to the topmost position at the mountain peak and said arrogantly:

"Today, I will reach the third level."

"But as for you..."

He turned to Su Changqing and smiled, "You might struggle to even pass the first level."

"But don't worry, follow me later."

"How much you can learn from me depends on your abilities."

Su Changqing nodded with a smile, saying nothing.

However, a few elders by the Sword God's Path couldn't bear to listen any longer.

"Hmph, these young people nowadays have no sense of their own abilities."

"That's true. I doubt he'll even make it to the three hundredth step, let alone the third level."

"Haha, it's natural for young people to be arrogant. They'll learn their lesson soon enough."

The sword masters chuckled, not paying much attention to Su Changqing and Ye Xiao Yi.

People like Ye Xiao'er were nothing new to them.

But without fail, they would soon return, dejected and dispirited.

"Hey, you guys at the foot of the mountain wouldn't understand," a voice called out.

Ye Xiao'er chuckled softly and strolled towards the Sword God Road, speaking as he walked.

"In this world, there are people known as World-Shaking Prodigies!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Xiao'er stepped onto the first step of the Sword God Road.

Boom! Instantly, an infinite sword intent rose from the jade steps beneath his feet, surging skyward.

The sword intent seemed endless, carrying an overwhelming pressure that poured down.

Ye Xiao'er's black hair danced as the sword intent around him also erupted.

The sword intent radiated dazzling light, rising into the air like a blazing sun.

"Eternal Sword Radiance Body!"

"He's the young master of the Sword Pavilion, Ye Xiao'er!" someone exclaimed, recognizing the legendary physique.

Everyone present was startled, their faces changing as they looked towards the scorching sword yang that emanated a bright, divine aura.

No one had expected that the boy they had dismissed would be the young master of the Sword Pavilion.

And he possessed the legendary sword cultivation physique!

"Hahaha, this is exhilarating!" Ye Xiao'er exclaimed, reveling in the shocked expressions of the crowd.

However, he maintained a calm demeanor, glanced at Su Changqing, and waved his hand, saying, "Follow me, and I'll help you withstand some of the sword intent."

As he spoke, Ye Xiao'er turned and continued climbing the steps, a smile playing on his lips.

The others, upon hearing this, looked at Su Changqing with envy.

The first level of the Sword God Road was a baptism of sword intent.

The eruption of infinite sword intent would continuously temper the cultivators' cultivated sword intent, purifying their cultivation.

But the problem was that the jade staircase, with its 1,200 steps, contained an overwhelming and terrifying amount of sword intent.

If one's cultivation couldn't withstand it, not only would they fail the baptism, but they might even get injured.

However, having a guide with exceptional sword intent would provide significant benefits.

Despite the numerous powerful cultivators at the foot of the mountain, when it came to the purity and concentration of sword intent, they might not even match up to Ye Xiao'er combined.

This was why they looked at Su Changqing with such envy.

"You've encountered an extraordinary prodigy," Su Changqing smiled and shook his head, not wanting to disappoint Ye Xiao'er's kind gesture. He followed closely behind, stepping onto the jade steps.

Boom! Instantly, a torrent of sword intent surged towards them like a terrifying wave.

The vastness of the sword intent was something Su Changqing had never experienced before.

And this was only the first step; he already felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.

"What a remarkable place!" Su Changqing praised inwardly, but he didn't release his sword intent to resist.

He was different from Ye Xiao'er, who needed the baptism of sword intent.

Su Changqing, on the other hand, intended to utilize the overwhelming pressure of the sword intent to merge with his inherited legacy!

Boom! Su Changqing opened his sea of consciousness, and the immense pressure descended, stirring up a towering wave.

Clearly visible within his sea of consciousness, the colossal golden divine sword shrank slightly, merging into the sea.

Countless insights into the Sword Emperor's path flooded his mind, causing Su Changqing's eyes to shine brightly.

However, a problem soon arose.

The terrifying pressure brought by the vast sword intent made him feel like he couldn't take another step.

Su Changqing struggled to move, unlike Ye Xiao'er and the others who were resisting the sword intent.

While they were actively fighting against the sword intent, Su Changqing was accepting it, absorbing it all.

The difference in pressure between resistance and acceptance was like heaven and earth.

This caused Su Changqing, without any resistance, to feel as if he were carrying a colossal mountain, making each step an arduous task.

Just as Su Changqing was about to release a strand of sword intent to alleviate some pressure, Ye Xiao'er seemed to notice.

He turned back to look at Su Changqing, who was sweating profusely, and sighed, "Only the second step, and you can't take it anymore?"

"Forget it. I said I'd help you, and I won't go back on my word."

As he spoke, a radiant sun shone above Ye Xiao'er's celestial spirit, covering Su Changqing with its light.

Instantly, the overwhelming pressure lessened, making it easier to move forward, though the weight on his body remained heavy.

Su Changqing was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

With Ye Xiao'er's assistance, he could now focus entirely on merging with the Sword Emperor's legacy.

Su Changqing glanced at the towering jade steps and murmured with a smile, "Let's see how far you can go."

...

"The Emperor of the Sword, wielding the sword to rule over all laws."

"Transcending ancient sword paths, suppressing all evil within the universe."

Su Changqing's sea of consciousness reverberated with profound teachings of the sword path, each containing the ultimate truths.

Amidst the overwhelming sword intent, the colossal golden sacred sword rapidly merged into his sea of consciousness.

One by one, the extremely profound sword emperor's techniques and the dense, unyielding imperial willpower enhanced Su Changqing's sword cultivation, making it rapidly stronger.

At this moment, his entire sea of consciousness radiated a dazzling golden light that soared towards the heavens.

The accumulated essence of the Sword Emperor Legacy, refined over countless years by the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Immortal Sect, was undergoing a transformation, reaching a new level.

Emperor!

As Su Changqing completely merged with the golden sword, his sword soul was about to undergo a rebirth and transformation.

This was an unparalleled realm beyond the reach of the Heavenly Sword Immortal Sect's generations of inheritance.

At this moment, Su Changqing's black hair danced wildly, and his eyes were tightly shut.

From his forehead, a sacred golden pattern was transforming into a purple-golden hue.

Simultaneously, an aura of supreme and noble imperial might slowly rose from his body.

...

Time passed slowly.

The 1,200 jade steps of the first stage had quietly reached their end.

Seeing this, the crowd below couldn't help but exclaim in awe.

"He's too strong! He's only at the Divine Spirit Realm, yet he's already passed the first stage!"

"It's not just that. Don't forget, he's also carrying someone with him!"

"Impressive! He managed to pass the first stage with someone else, but the second stage will be a challenge."

"Indeed, his cultivation is still a bit lacking. The second stage isn't just about the baptism of sword intent; there are also countless sword techniques."

The crowd discussed, most believing that Ye Xiao Yi would struggle to get past the second stage.

The Sword God Road didn't place much emphasis on cultivation, but without formidable strength, the second stage was difficult to pass.

In this stage, amidst the vast baptism of sword intent, countless sword techniques would appear in the surrounding void, attacking from all directions.

With each step up the jade stairs, the number of sword techniques would increase exponentially.

By the end, the dense and numerous sword techniques covering the entire mountain would directly blast anyone off.

This stage required a certain level of combat power to pass.

Of course, the true test of this stage was the sword cultivator's eyesight and precision.

All the sword techniques that appeared had flaws.

If one could strike each technique at its flaw, it would instantly disappear.

However, this was extremely challenging, and few could achieve it. Most relied on overwhelming strength to force their way through.

As for Ye Xiao Yi, his cultivation was indeed a bit lacking.

At the same time, Ye Xiao Yi, who had reached the end of the first stage, was sweating on his forehead.

The might of the Sword God Road exceeded his expectations.

Especially with someone else in tow, his consumption of energy was significant.

"The rest of the journey is up to you."

Ye Xiao Yi turned to Su Changqing and smiled, "Remember, my name is Ye Xiao Yi."

"If you become an unparalleled sword cultivator in the future, don't forget today's opportunity."

After speaking, Ye Xiao Yi stopped paying attention to this fated person and embarked on the second stage of the Sword God Road alone.

Strange sword techniques emerged from all directions, but Ye Xiao Yi easily broke through them, swiftly advancing.

"It's time to rely on myself."

Hearing this, Su Changqing smiled and glanced at the progress in his spiritual sea,

"The fusion is 70% complete. After passing this second stage, it should be almost done."

With that thought, he didn't hesitate and stepped onto the second stage's jade stairs.

Hiss!

Over a dozen peculiar sword techniques emerged from the void, but Su Changqing merely glanced at them and waved his wide sleeves.

Brilliant golden sword beams shot out, precisely striking the flaws of each sword technique, allowing him to pass through effortlessly.

Without hesitation, Su Changqing strode up the steps.

His speed was even faster than it had been on the first stage.

At this moment, the many powerful sword cultivators below, who had been watching intently, were all taken aback.

After a brief silence, someone whispered in disbelief,

"He, who had been protected all along, can also step onto the second stage?"

...

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The second stage of the Sword God Road, at the 500th jade step.

Hundreds of peculiar sword techniques appeared from various corners of the void, attacking with precision and ferocity.

Ye Xiao Yi held his sword, and in an instant, he unleashed various powerful sword techniques.

But these sword techniques were stubborn; unless struck at their flaws, they wouldn't be easily shattered.

If a strike missed, they would even turn and attack again.

This left Ye Xiao Yi struggling to respond, gasping for breath.

After finally breaking through all the sword beams and stepping onto the next jade step,

Boom!

Even more sword techniques attacked from all directions, far more than before.

Ye Xiao Yi symbolically blocked a few attacks before helplessly stopping, muttering to himself,

"It seems I won't be able to reach the third stage today."

As he spoke, over a dozen sword techniques approached, ready to slash Ye Xiao Yi off the Sword God Road.

Suddenly,

Boom!

Brilliant golden sword energy burst forth from the ground.

The golden sword energy shot out, precisely striking the flaws of each sword technique.

The sword techniques that had just given Ye Xiao Yi a hard time were instantly shattered.

Ye Xiao Yi was stunned and turned back to see who had helped him.

But when he saw who it was, his eyes widened in disbelief.

"Thank you for helping me on the first stage."

Su Changqing's forehead bore the golden pattern, and his sword intent was overwhelming as he strode forward.

When he reached Ye Xiao Yi, he patted his shoulder and smiled gently,

"Let me take over this second stage."

(End of Chapter)

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