The Cave Abode Opens, the Sword Saint's Legacy
The sword-shaped ship sped along.
Not long after.
The two finally reached the deepest part of the Three Thousand Cloud and Mist Mountains.
Here, two towering ancient trees stand tall, reaching straight into the clouds.
Two swords are carved on the ancient wood.
Even from a distance, one could sense a sharp, piercing Sword Intent emanating from it.
Even after ten thousand years, its power still lingers.
"Sect Leader Chen, this is the cave abode of that Sword Saint. Simply touch the ancient sword pattern on the ancient wood with your palm."
"Good."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ning raised his hand and placed it on the broken sword among the two swords.
Li Changtian also reached out and placed his hand on another awe-inspiring ancient sword.
Buzz!
In an instant, it seemed as if a vast amount of primordial energy of heaven and earth burst forth.
The scene before me has changed.
The sound of swords clashing rang in my ears.
It echoed between heaven and earth.
Between two towering ancient trees, a void converges to form a cave entrance, where bizarre and fantastical things float and sink.
That's it.
Li Changtian was overjoyed. "Sect Leader Chen, the cave abode is open!"
A dazzling rainbow of light shot out from the mottled cave entrance.
Chen Ning, also filled with longing, said, "Brother Sword Immortal, please."
"Hahaha! I, Li, have been waiting for this for far too long. Today, my wish has finally come true, and I can finally open your cave abode. Sect Leader Chen, follow me closely. I, Li, will explore first!"
After saying that.
Li Changtian's figure swept towards the cave entrance.
In an instant, they rushed there.
Chen Ning followed them inside.
Once inside, they discovered that this cave abode was a hidden paradise.
It's a small world.
Saint Realm experts are already capable of creating their own small worlds.
He mastered the power of the void.
This is precisely the mark of the Saint Realm.
At this moment, the two were in an ancient hall, and everything around them was filled with the ancient atmosphere that had been accumulated over time.
In the distance, an ever-burning lamp flickered on and off, illuminating several stone statues that appeared particularly ferocious.
Above the main hall.
A white figure stood in mid-air.
However, this white shadow was illusory, merely a remnant of divine consciousness.
"Has my sacred cave abode finally seen the light of day again...?"
The figure spoke.
A weathered voice rang out.
Upon hearing this, Li Changtian immediately cupped his hands and said, "Li Changtian, a descendant of the Sword Dao, pays respects to senior."
The Daoist priest focused his attention on Li Changtian and Chen Ning, and after watching for a while, he nodded in approval, saying, "Not bad. Both of you have achieved something in Sword Dao and possess a Translucent Sword Heart, worthy of my inheritance."
Li Changtian was immediately delighted and said, "Li Changtian, a descendant of the Sword Dao, thanks you, senior."
"Obtaining my inheritance won't be easy. You're merely qualified to attempt this trial. To truly succeed and inherit the legacy, you must prove yourselves... Listen carefully, I am the Crimson Firmament Sword Saint. Here lies a trial I've set. Only those who pass it can inherit my legacy..."
Crimson Firmament Sword Saint finished speaking,
Before the two could react...
The scene before my eyes quickly vanished.
Li Changtian soon discovered that he was already on a mountain peak.
Opposite him was a person who looked exactly like him.
The sword he held was the same as his weapon.
"Defeat him, and you'll pass the test..."
A weathered voice echoed from above.
Li Changtian immediately understood, stood with his sword in hand, and confronted the person opposite him.
Li Changtian had not fought anyone for many years.
Although he had always been immersed in the Sword Dao, this battle unexpectedly rekindled his long-dormant passion.
Because of the person on the other side.
His moves and routines were exactly the same.
Even the details over the years are exactly the same.
It felt like a battle against oneself.
This is naturally an extremely difficult situation.
After a fierce battle lasting an hour...
Li Changtian was already somewhat exhausted.
This battle was extremely difficult.
Unfortunately, the opponent was evenly matched with him.
Losing isn't so easy.
But winning is extremely difficult.
"This hurdle... in the end, I still have to overcome myself..."
A thought struck Li Changtian.
This level is less about defeating your opponent.
It's more accurate to say that it's about defeating oneself.
Only by finding his own weakness can he pass the test.
This thought came to mind.
The Divine Ability.
Li Changtian changed his sword technique again, and his Sword Intent soared into the sky.
His opponent used the same move, unleashing a terrifying Sword Intent.
However, Li Changtian's eyes revealed a resolute determination.
He gave a soft shout.
Sword light filled the sky.
They aimed their attacks at their own weaknesses.
The opponent unleashed the exact same attack, and the two swords clashed with equally fierce strikes.
A terrifying aura swept out.
Boom!
Smoke and dust rose everywhere.
The Crimson Firmament Sword Saint's voice echoed through the air, "A draw? I'm sorry, you didn't pass this test..."
"Senior, I have successfully passed the test and have fulfilled my mission..."
Li Changtian emerged from the smoke and dust.
He only suffered some minor injuries.
"How is this possible? You used the exact same move, and it originated entirely from you. How could you be completely unharmed?"
Looking at Li Changtian, who remained calm.
The Crimson Firmament Sword Saint was somewhat bewildered.
He couldn't help but ask in surprise.
Li Changtian smiled and said, "Senior, although he is from my school, I was fortunate enough to learn another move during the battle just now, which gave me the upper hand in the final duel."
"I see..."
The Crimson Firmament Sword Saint nodded and said, "Truly a prodigy!"
Unexpectedly, he was able to suddenly comprehend another move in a short period of time during the battle.
And it was by virtue of this, coupled with finding his own weaknesses, that he was able to ultimately win.
After all, this person is nominally the strongest person in the Spirit Province region.
He could be called Sword Immortal.
Their strength is evident.
It would be a grave mistake to think that Li Changtian's strength lay solely in his high cultivation level.
The situation is the same for Chen Ning.
Opposite him stood a man who looked exactly like him, who was even holding the Divine Artifact, the Moon-Slaying Sword.
"That's interesting..."
Chen Ning smiled.
However, the opponent launched the first attack.
The Moon-Slaying Sword struck.
A dazzling Sword-Ray shot out.
However, when the sword struck Chen Ning's figure instantly turned into a wisp of mist.
Immediately.
It then appeared in another location.
Through that last move, Chen Ning had already learned about his opponent's information.
Their cultivation level is comparable to mine.
But the sword techniques didn't seem particularly remarkable.
The Crimson Firmament Sword Saint in the void also frowned slightly.
He couldn't see through Chen Ning at all.
Meanwhile...
Another opponent, who looked exactly like Chen Ning, swung his sword.
But the next moment, the sword in his hand suddenly flew out of his grasp.
A Power of Plunder surged forth.
In contrast, consider Chen Ning.
He was holding two Moon-Slaying Swords in his hands at that moment.
One of them was merely an illusion created by the Crimson Firmament Sword Saint; it was not a real Divine Artifact, but rather imbued with strange power.
The opponent was taken aback by this sudden turn of events.
Then, she followed Chen Ning's example.
Raise your hand and inhale.
They were delusional enough to try and take back the Moon-Slaying Sword.
However, nothing happened.
He was not a real person after all; he was merely an illusion created by the Crimson Firmament Sword Saint.
So he chose to use the same Mist Transformation Technique that Chen Ning had just used.
Clap your hands together.
The expected body atomization did not occur.
The scene became quite awkward.