Everlasting Renown Chapter 450: Imperial Sword Cliff - Novel Cool

Chapter 450: Imperial Sword Cliff

Chapter 450: Imperial Sword Cliff

When Yue Xi spoke, both of them were taken aback, staring at Li Hao in surprise.

More than eight rings would mean nine rings, a Dao Heart of such caliber is sufficient to cultivate to the peak of the Immortal King realm.

"Junior Brother, your Dao Heart is that high?"

Xu Jianming couldn't help but ask.

Wei Hongye also narrowed her eyes slightly, not expecting the junior brother beside her to be so deeply hidden.

Li Hao asked curiously, "Aren't you both the same?"

"Who told you that rumor?"

Xu Jianming immediately chuckled bitterly and said, "I only have a seven-ringed Dao Heart, and I haven't even touched the eternal state of mind yet. You two, on the other hand, have very firm Dao Hearts."

Wei Hongye smiled lightly, her eyes revealing understanding. No wonder the Master only gave them half a month. These two new junior brothers and sisters are indeed quite capable.

"Third Senior Sister, have you left your name on the Imperial Sword Cliff?"

At this moment, Yue Xi, dressed in elegant attire, asked softly.

Wei Hongye saw the bright, sparkling look of yearning in her eyes and smiled, recalling her own first days in the Sword Abyss. Back then, she wore a red dress and tiptoed to ask the Eldest Senior Brother, "Eldest Senior Brother, have you left your name on the Imperial Sword Cliff?"

Time had passed, bringing a breeze to her ears and the words of the past along with it.

She smiled and said, "I have, but it's not very high."

Xu Jianming paused, saying, "Senior Sister, you're killing me with that. If that's not high, what am I?"

Yue Xi's eyes gleamed slightly, and she quietly clenched her fingers, but she didn't press further.

Li Hao also asked, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister, do you have any hobbies, like playing chess, painting, or fishing?"

Xu Jianming and Wei Hongye looked at him in surprise. Newcomers to the Sword Abyss usually inquired about matters related to the Sword Abyss, such as cultivation techniques and the location of the Emperor Sword Dao Intent. But Li Hao was asking about their hobbies.

"These are all minor Dao paths. How can they compare to the sword?" Xu Jianming said.

Wei Hongye smiled but didn't speak, clearly sharing Xu Jianming's thoughts.

Li Hao's eyes showed a hint of regret, and he said, "Do you know if any other senior brothers and sisters have these interests?"

"Eldest Senior Brother is somewhat skilled in the Dao of chess, but compared to playing chess, he prefers to wield the sword to slay demons and evil spirits", Wei Hongye said.

Li Hao understood and nodded. "In that case, I'll prepare some delicious food in the future. You can come and try it. My cooking skills are quite good."

Seeing Li Hao's enthusiastic invitation, the two found it a bit odd but didn't refuse, thinking this junior brother just wanted to get closer to them.

Yue Xi glanced at Li Hao, frowned slightly, and then pulled Third Senior Sister Wei Hongye away.

"Where are you going?"

Xu Jianming quickly asked.

Wei Hongye smiled and said, "Don't pry into women's affairs."

"They're thousands of years old and still girls..." Xu Jianming muttered.

Before he could finish, a cut appeared on his cheek, but it healed instantly.

He shrank his neck, catching a glimpse of Wei Hongye's elegant figure as she turned to leave, and dared not say another word.

"Junior Brother, come, I'll take you to your quarters."

Xu Jianming said warmly to Li Hao.

Li Hao nodded.

Following Xu Jianming, they bypassed the Sword Immortal Pavilion and headed to the cultivation courtyards built against the mountain.

On the way, Xu Jianming took the initiative to explain the layout of the Heaven Courtyard to Li Hao, such as the place where Sword Dao cultivation techniques were stored, the Sword Abyss Tower. It was called a tower, but it was actually a solitary black peak.

The peak was pitted with numerous hollows, each containing an ancient sword. The cultivation techniques were recorded on these ancient swords.

One of the wonders of the Sword Abyss was that disciples didn't choose cultivation techniques; instead, the techniques chose the disciples.

When visiting the Sword Abyss Tower, one would release their Sword Dao and Sword Intent. If a technique resonated with them, it would fly out on its own for the visitor to choose.

"What if no Cultivation Techniques fly out?" Li Hao asked.

"That won’t happen. At the very least, there are the Sword Art techniques from the Great Dream Nine Abyss Branches, which are among the strongest Sword Arts in the Sword Abyss Heaven Courtyard."

Xu Jianming chuckled lightly.

Li Hao understood.

Apart from the Sword Abyss Tower, there was also the Cultivation Holy Land in the back mountains of the Sword Abyss. A Sword Edge was buried in the earth there, and standing on the Holy Land, one could feel the surging and vast Sword Intent, rapidly deepening one’s understanding and perception of the Sword Dao.

Furthermore, Xu Jianming, like an encyclopedia, informed Li Hao about the names and residences of the various Elders in the Sword Abyss.

He then led Li Hao to collect the Heaven Courtyard Disciple’s robe, sword, identity badge, and sword talisman.

"This sword is a high-grade True Treasure, capable of intimidating True Immortal Realm experts up to the seventh or eighth level. If you find your own sword more convenient, you can continue using it."

Xu Jianming handed a purple-golden sword to Li Hao.

Li Hao accepted the True Treasure. Although this sword couldn’t compare to Taowu, Taowu was too conspicuous. Using this sword for daily purposes would suffice.

After collecting everything, Xu Jianming led Li Hao to his residence.

"This is the Heaven Courtyard. There are ten sword servants here. If you have any questions, just ask them. This is my sword talisman. If you want to spar with me, you can send a message using it."

Xu Jianming handed a dark golden sword talisman to Li Hao. The talisman emitted golden threads of light, with a sword shadow wandering around it.

Li Hao took it and said, "I’ll treat you to some grilled meat later."

Xu Jianming was taken aback, then burst into laughter. "Alright!"

After Xu Jianming left, Li Hao came to the spacious courtyard.

The courtyard was sealed by a barrier, and he could only pass through it with the sword talisman.

The courtyard was rich in Immortal Power, about thirty percent more than outside.

"Welcome, young master. I am the Steward of this courtyard, Qimeng An. If you need anything, feel free to ask."

A middle-aged man in a silver sword robe stepped forward respectfully. "Young master, you can name this courtyard."

"Name it?"

Li Hao glanced around and smiled. "Let’s call it the Leisure Courtyard."

"Leisure Courtyard?"

The middle-aged man was slightly surprised but quickly smiled. "Very well, the Leisure Courtyard it is."

He then introduced Li Hao to the courtyard. Li Hao, having nothing better to do, followed him around to familiarize himself with the place.

After learning some of the rules, Li Hao summoned Xiyian from the Heavenly Earth Space.

Earlier, in the Buddhist Sanctuary, they had found a Bodhi seed, which Xiyian had absorbed. Now, Xiyian had reached the Semi-Saint Cultivation stage and had condensed her own Dao.

Moreover, Li Hao sensed a faint golden trace in Xiyian’s body, as if it were a mark left by a Great Dao, exuding an extraordinary aura.

"The True World is indeed different from the pseudo-realm. The Cultivation speed here is at least ten times faster."

Xiyian looked around in amazement, her eyes filled with joy.

Li Hao smiled and tossed her the sword talisman. "You can explore on your own."

Xiyian took the talisman, but the joy in her eyes turned to a hint of sadness. She sighed, "You’re Cultivating too quickly. I can’t keep up with you. I’ll only fall further behind, and you won’t need me anymore."

Li Hao chuckled. "When did friends start being maintained by their ‘usefulness’? I promised you that I would show you the world. Whatever I see, I will share with you."

Xiyian was taken aback, her eyes glistening with tears. She stepped forward, clung to Li Hao’s arm, and whispered, almost inaudibly, "The best thing I ever did was to catch hold of you."

These words touched Li Hao, and his smile faltered for a moment. He gently patted her head. "Don’t overthink it."

Xiyian rubbed her head, pouted slightly, and looked a bit aggrieved, but also a bit dejected.

She huffed and then skipped away, wandering around the courtyard.

Li Hao, having nothing else to do, asked Steward Qimeng An about the True World.

During their conversation, Li Hao learned that the Heaven Courtyard’s sword servants were actually from the Imperial Family of the Holy Dynasty on this continent. Relying on the power of the Imperial Family, they had been sent to the Great Dream Nine Abyss Branches with great effort. Those with outstanding talent became disciples, while those with slightly lesser talent became Heaven Courtyard sword servants.

Though he was a servant, his status surpassed that of many members of the Imperial Clan.

A few days later.

After Li Hao became familiar with the Sword Abyss, he had Steward Qi accompany him as they left the Heaven Courtyard and made their way to the foot of the mountain. There, a series of holy dynasties sprawled out, bustling with activity. The land area was no less impressive than Dayu, and in some aspects, it even surpassed it.

Li Hao asked Steward Qi to find some skilled civilians, particularly those adept at painting and chess.

Although Steward Qi found this request peculiar, he complied.

Using his influence within the Imperial Family, he posted notices and recruited experts in Chess Dao and Art Dao. This soon sparked a series of competitions in the nearby holy dynasties, with the winners being brought before Li Hao.

Meanwhile, Li Hao, accompanied by Xiyian and Steward Qi, roamed the various holy dynasties, indulging in food, drink, and entertainment.

They listened to stories, watched plays, and strolled through the mountains and bustling markets, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

In Dayu, Li Hao hadn't had the chance to fully experience the vibrancy of mortal life, but here, he had ample time to savor it.

Steward Qi initially thought Li Hao was just taking a leisurely break and would return after a day or two. However, when he saw Li Hao still enthusiastically exploring the area after a week, he began to worry and gently inquired:

"Sir, how long does Elder Li expect you to cultivate the Divine Guide?"

Li Hao patted his shoulder and smiled, "Don't worry, we'll return in a few days."

As he spoke, he ordered a plate of braised pork and asked Steward Qi to summon the chef to meet him.

The food at this tavern was truly excellent, and Li Hao, whose culinary skills had improved, had become quite picky. It was no small feat to satisfy his refined taste.

Seeing Li Hao's confidence, Steward Qi didn't press further and joined him in a hearty meal, though he still found the situation odd. He had never seen a disciple from the outer courtyard behave like Li Hao—joining the Sword Abyss and then spending his time sightseeing instead of cultivating.

A few days later, Li Hao felt it was time to return to the Sword Abyss and set off with Steward Qi.

Upon returning, Li Hao spent a couple of days napping and drawing in his courtyard, waiting for Li Tiemu's trial.

He and Yue Xi were summoned to the Sword Immortal Pavilion, where, besides Li Tiemu, another elder was present. Li Hao learned from Xu Jianming's telepathic message that this elder was one of the Three Grand Elders of the Sword Abyss, named Zhou Qingyun.

"They've only been here for half a month, and they're already being tested?"

Zhou Qingyun, upon receiving the news, repeatedly confirmed with Li Tiemu, grumbling to himself. Li Tiemu had the authority to admit disciples to the Heaven Courtyard, but for the trials, at least two of the three elders needed to be present.

Li Tiemu telepathically replied, "They have good talent; we need to put some pressure on them."

"But that's too much pressure. What if they fail?" Zhou Qingyun telepathically asked.

"If they fail, we can say that considering their hard work, you'll give them another half month. You can be the good guy, and I'll play the bad guy."

Li Tiemu said.

Zhou Qingyun was speechless but sighed deeply. He knew the current situation of the Sword Abyss and the Great Dream Nine Abyss Branches. Elder Li was putting a lot of thought into the sect, especially in cultivating and attracting these prodigies.

"Alright."

He telepathically agreed.

Li Tiemu rolled his eyes at his easy agreement, thinking, 'You’re a real softie, aren’t you?'

At that moment, Wei Hongye arrived, along with two other Heaven Courtyard disciples to observe. Wei Hongye briefly spoke with them, both of whom were Zhou Qingyun's disciples.

"Let's begin."

Seeing the time was right, Li Tiemu's expression grew serious as he addressed Li Hao and Yue Xi, "Are you ready?"

Yue Xi's eyes shone with confidence and calmness. She glanced at Li Hao and said calmly, "I'm ready to draw my sword at any moment."

"Good, you go first."

Li Tiemu's eyes brightened at her confidence.

Yue Xi wasted no time. In the astonished gaze of the others, she suddenly raised her hand, and the purple-gold longsword of the Heaven Courtyard disciple flipped out, slicing through the air with a stunning sword trace. It was as if an immortal from the mortal world had pointed at the sky, leaving a trail of myriad lights.

Subsequently, she sheathed her sword, her expression calm, bringing everything to an end in the blink of an eye.

"Good, good, good!"

Li Tiemu's eyes sparkled, and he couldn't help but laugh, his excitement evident. He hadn't expected that the other party would truly master Comprehend within fifteen days. This Talent indeed hadn't disappointed him.

Zhou Qingyun was momentarily stunned, but then a smile crept onto his lips.

Wei Hongye and Xu Jianming exchanged glances, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes. This Little Junior Sister was indeed a Monster.

Li Tiemu turned to Li Hao with an expectant look and said, "What about you?"

Seeing this, Li Hao's movements were equally decisive. He brought his fingers together to form a sword, lightly slicing through the air, revealing a hint of Immortal Sword intent.

Compared to Yue Xi's demonstration, Li Hao's was much gentler and less dramatic.

Yue Xi glanced over, her eyebrows slightly raised.

Li Tiemu laughed and said, "Good, I didn't misjudge you."

Zhou Qingyun's expression was peculiar. This old Li had truly gotten lucky this time, managing to find two treasures.

Wei Hongye and Xu Jianming, however, remained relatively calm. They had already known that Li Hao's Dao Mind Realm was higher than Yue Xi's, so Li Hao's performance now seemed perfectly reasonable to them.

Zhou Qingyun's two disciples, standing nearby, revealed a look of surprise in their eyes, realizing that the competition in Heaven Courtyard would become even more intense in the future.

"Old Zhou, it looks like you made a wasted trip. We'll be off now."

Li Tiemu said to Zhou Qingyun with a grin.

Zhou Qingyun inwardly fumed. This old guy had only come to show off, hadn't he?

Without giving Zhou Qingyun a chance to respond, Li Tiemu quickly led Li Hao and the others away.

"Since you've both mastered the first form, pay close attention to the second form, Immortal Pulls the Sword."

Li Tiemu brought Li Hao, Yue Xi, and the other disciples to his Training Ground and said to Yue Xi and Li Hao.

He then took out his sword and began teaching Yue Xi and Li Hao the second form.

His Sword Light suddenly shot out, its brilliance piercing, like the sun and moon emerging from behind the clouds, blindingly bright in that instant.

Yue Xi focused intently, her brows slowly knitting together, and beads of sweat began to form on her forehead.

This sword form was far more intricate than Divine Guide, impossible to memorize with just one glance. The sharp Sword Intent seemed to ring sharply in her mind.

Meanwhile, a Panel notification appeared before Li Hao's eyes.

[You have grasped the basics of Immortal Pulls the Sword. Would you like to record it?]

Record.

Li Hao recorded it, and the Panel displayed Beginner.

At the same time, numerous images and techniques of the sword form, along with Sword Intent, flashed through his mind.

With his Sword Dao at the Tenth Rank, he could only barely grasp the Beginner level.

Li Hao felt that if this sword form were cultivated to Perfection, it might rival one of the Ten Supreme Immortal Techniques, the Blue Sky Sword Technique.

This further demonstrated the formidable foundation of the Great Dream Nine Abyss Branches, a sect from ten thousand years ago.

"Have you remembered it?"

After finishing his demonstration, Li Tiemu held his sword, not sheathing it, and smiled at Li Hao and Yue Xi.

Yue Xi frowned and remained silent for a long time before saying, "I haven't remembered it."

Li Tiemu laughed heartily and said, "That's expected. If you could memorize it in one go, you'd be the master instead."

He continued, "I'll go through it one more time. Pay close attention. If you still can't remember, you can ask your Senior Brother or Senior Sister privately."

Wei Hongye and Xu Jianming, standing nearby, felt helpless. Their master always liked to delegate, and they had been taught by their Eldest Senior Brother back then.

Moreover, he was always busy with something, and it was hard to find him.

At that moment, Li Tiemu had already started his second demonstration.

Although Li Hao had already reached Beginner, he watched carefully.

This time, he noticed subtle differences from the first demonstration. From the perspective of a Beginner, he could sense the intricacy and power of the sword form, even though he couldn't yet fully understand it.

Yue Xi's forehead was drenched in even finer beads of sweat, and her eyes gradually took on a silvery hue, the pupils glowing. After a long time, when Li Tiemu finished his demonstration, the light in her eyes gradually faded, and she closed her eyes quietly.

Li Tiemu didn't ask or disturb her. He glanced at his two disciples, noting Li Hao's thoughtful expression, and smiled. He sheathed his sword, waved his sleeve, and turned to leave.

"Little Junior Brother, did you remember it? If not, I can demonstrate it again for you."

Xu Jianming said to Li Hao.

Li Hao snapped back to reality and shook his head. "Thank you, Senior Brother. I've already remembered it."

“Remembered it?”

Wei Hongye and Xu Jianming were both taken aback. If Yue Xi, who was standing nearby, had remembered it, they would have found it more understandable. However, they had been idle, observing the two of them, and Li Hao had seemed quite relaxed, not making any effort to memorize. Yet, he now claimed to have remembered it.

At that moment, Yue Xi also opened her eyes, glanced at Li Hao, and calmly said, "I remember it too."

Wei Hongye and Xu Jianming exchanged glances, both sensing that this little junior sister seemed to be constantly competing with the little junior brother. As fellow Yanhuo Clan beginners, such a competitive mindset was understandable, and they had the qualifications to do so.

"Well, Senior Brother, Senior Sister, I'll head back to the courtyard first."

Li Hao bid them farewell and left.

Upon returning to the courtyard, Steward Qi hurried over, a look of anxiety on his face. "Young Master, how did it go?"

"I passed."

Li Hao smiled lightly.

Qi Meng'an was stunned, staring at Li Hao in disbelief. While others might not know, he had been accompanying Li Hao these past few days and knew that the young master had been sightseeing and eating, not cultivating at all. He had never even seen Li Hao hold a sword.

"Let's go find something to eat and some ingredients."

Li Hao said, having played around for long enough, it was time for him to start cultivating.

Steward Qi was taken aback, couldn't help but smile bitterly, and felt the unique nature of this young master. He agreed with a nod and accompanied Li Hao down the mountain.

On the way, he informed Li Hao about the skilled people he had found in the civilian world. The tournament would end in a few days, and the top experts in each domain would be selected.

Li Hao couldn't help but feel pleased and praised him for his efficiency.

A few days later.

Masters from various domains, such as Master Painters and Master Chess Players, selected from nearby holy dynasties, were brought to the Sword Abyss's Heaven Courtyard, specifically to Li Hao's courtyard.

Most of these people were elderly, with white hair and beards, appearing venerable. However, upon arriving at the Sword Abyss's courtyard and learning they were to meet a noble young master of the Heaven Courtyard, they all showed signs of nervousness and apprehension, as well as hope and anticipation.

When they arrived at the courtyard, it was Xiyian who greeted them.

Seeing the young girl, who looked to be around sixteen or seventeen, with a clear voice and lively demeanor, their nervousness eased somewhat.

They were then led to the front of Li Hao's sword room.

The room was filled with various swords, but Li Hao had never touched any of them since arriving.

Outside the sword room, on the open ground, Li Hao was painting the tree and pond in front of him with his fingers in the air.

One of the Art Dao Sages saw Li Hao painting in the air with his fingers, the scenery he created surpassing the real thing. The trees seemed to come to life, and the calm pond appeared to ripple, but in the blink of an eye, it was still just a quiet tree and a still pond.

This illusion amazed him, and he realized Li Hao's painting skill surpassed his own.

As they were about to kneel and pay their respects, Li Hao quickly stood up, helped them to their feet, and had Steward Qi arrange seats for them.

Seeing Li Hao's warm and courteous demeanor, they were pleasantly surprised. Although they were masters in their respective domains within the holy dynasties, their status seemed insignificant in front of a Heaven Courtyard disciple of the Sword Abyss.

Even imperial clans would bow in submission, let alone them.

Li Hao noticed their nervousness and spoke to them in a gentle, friendly manner, gradually shifting the conversation to their areas of expertise.

As they talked about what they loved, their backs straightened, and their faces glowed.

Li Hao smiled, and the tense atmosphere quickly dissipated.

Li Hao sparred with each of them and found that most were at the Ninth or Tenth Rank.

In the domains of Art Dao, Chess Dao, and Cooking Dao, he hadn't found anyone on par with himself, which was a bit disappointing. However, in other artistic skills, where he was not as advanced, he encountered those who surpassed him.

Li Hao immediately had Steward Qi arrange rooms for them, inviting them to stay and become his short-term sparring partners.

Qi Meng'an, seeing Li Hao's seriousness, hesitated but ultimately did as instructed.

Before they knew it, three months had passed.

Li Hao had been at the Sword Abyss for three months. To the True World, this time was but a blink of an eye. Even prodigies like Wei Hongye might spend several years or even decades in a single secluded cultivation session.

In Li Hao's courtyard, laughter and joy filled the air every day.

Under the shade of a tree in the courtyard, a chess game was in progress.

Li Hao sat opposite an elderly man with white hair.

"Lord Hao, you did say that if I could win one game against you, you would grant me a wish."

The old man, clutching his beard, seemed to see a gap in the chessboard's pattern. His eyes lit up, and he smiled.

Li Hao chuckled, "You told me about your nephew. If you can beat me, I'll make him the top military general of the holy dynasty."

The old man, realizing his thoughts had been seen through, was so moved that he stood up and wanted to kneel and thank Li Hao.

Li Hao quickly raised his hand, smiling. "But you have to win first."

"Very well."

The old man suppressed his excitement, his expression becoming particularly solemn as he made his move.

Seeing that the old man had fallen into the trap he had set, Li Hao couldn't help but smile and began to tighten the net.

The old man made several moves in succession before realizing it was a trap, his face paling.

Li Hao chuckled lightly, "No worries, there will be another chance next time."

The old man struggled to hold his ground on the Chess Board but was eventually forced into dire straits. He sighed, "Young Master Hao's Go is unparalleled in my lifetime."

Li Hao smiled, about to offer some comfort, when Steward Qi ran over, his face a mix of surprise and complexity.

"Master, good news just came from the Heaven Courtyard. Miss Yue Xi has left her name at the Imperial Sword Cliff!"

Li Hao, who was about to reset the Go stones for another game, was momentarily stunned. He then continued his movements and said, "That's truly something to congratulate her on."

Steward Qi, seeing that Li Hao was still setting up the board, was taken aback. He then whispered, "Master, don't you want to try your hand at the Imperial Sword Cliff?"

Li Hao shook his head, showing no interest in such matters.

In the time it would take him to go there, he might as well play a few more games and accumulate some experience. Perhaps he could gain some insight into the mindset and touch the twelfth segment of the chess realm.

Qi Meng'an's eyes flickered, and he hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Master, you and Miss Yue Xi entered under the same master, drawing much attention. Many people are keeping an eye on you."

He glanced at Li Hao, wary of saying too much and upsetting him.

Li Hao raised his hand, signaling the old man to draw a stone to determine who would go first, and asked, "Keeping an eye on me?"

"That's right. You spend your days playing chess and painting in the courtyard..." Qi Meng'an's face showed his discomfort. "There are already many whispers about you outside."

Li Hao couldn't help but laugh, "The path of cultivation is a challenge against heaven and earth. Why fear idle gossip? Pay it no mind; the noise won't breach these courtyard walls."

Qi Meng'an sighed inwardly. As Li Hao's Sword Attendant, he naturally hoped Li Hao would rise to the peak.

A servant's fate is tied to that of his master.

"Alright, I'll continue. You can go now."

Li Hao said to Qi Meng'an.

Seeing this, Qi Meng'an could only say no more and left.

Three months later, the Heaven Courtyard was once again abuzz with news that spread to the various courtyards.

The new Little Junior Sister under Li Tiemu had gone to the Sword Abyss Tower and obtained the recognition of a famous sword from the Sword Spectrum.

It was said that this sword had once been nominated for the Ten Supreme Immortal Techniques but ultimately did not make the list.

When this news broke, the thoughts of the disciples in the Heaven Courtyard began to stir. Wei Hongye and Xu Jianming were the first to visit Yue Xi's courtyard to offer their congratulations.

Yue Xi, noticing that Li Hao was not there, poked her head out and finally smiled.

Though her Dao Heart had been defeated by Li Hao, she was confident that her Sword Dao talent was unmatched.

To her, Li Hao's absence was simply a matter of losing face, making him appear even less dignified.

She paid it no further mind, exchanged a few words with her senior brothers and sister, and then returned to her closed-door cultivation.

A year after joining the Sword Abyss Heaven Courtyard, Yue Xi emerged from her seclusion and went to the Imperial Sword Cliff for her second name challenge.

This time, knowing that Yue Xi was attempting her second name challenge at the Imperial Sword Cliff, many disciples gathered to watch and wait.

In just a year, Yue Xi's reputation had spread throughout the Sword Abyss.

Not only did the disciples of the Heaven Courtyard take note of this rising star, but those from the Earth Courtyard, Xuan Yuan, and the Yellow Courtyard had also heard of her.

Initially, there were those who doubted her, suspecting she had an inside connection to join the Heaven Courtyard, but these voices had gradually faded.

"Look, it's Fairy Yue Xi!"

"Only three months after joining the Heaven Courtyard, she managed to leave her name at the Imperial Sword Cliff. It's terrifying. Now, just a year later, her ranking might have improved!"

"It's possible. She is a disciple of the Heaven Courtyard, after all. Although her first name challenge was at the bottom, she is said to have obtained the top Sword Techniques from the Sword Abyss Tower. She must have made significant progress!"

In the air outside the Imperial Sword Cliff, many disciples from the Sword Cliff were craning their necks to watch.

(End of Chapter)

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