Ancient Great Witch, a Fearsome Warrior Who Dared Challenge the Heavenly Emperor!

"Junior, do you know what you're saying?"

"This axe stood with me when I raised it against the Heavenly Emperor. It has tasted the blood of Demon Gods and severed the laws of heaven and earth. It isn't a Magic Treasure. It's my comrade, an extension of my will."

"You're nothing more than a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. What makes you think you're worthy of wielding it?"

Every word of Xing Tian's challenge carried crushing pressure that bore directly down on Yang Jian's primordial spirit.

Yang Jian felt his very soul tremble, but he kept his back straight and refused to yield an inch.

He knew this was Xing Tian's test.

"Senior, I know my cultivation is shallow."

Yang Jian raised his head and met those terrifying eyes with a steady gaze. His voice rang clear and firm.

"But I also know that without the conviction to win, I can never wield an invincible weapon!"

"To save my mother, I would make an enemy of the Heavenly Emperor—of the entire Heavenly Court! Heaven and earth can bear witness to my resolve! If I lacked even that much determination, I wouldn't deserve to stand here and speak with you!"

"I need it!"

"I need the power to cleave through every obstacle and sever every shackle!"

"Your battle axe is exactly the power I need! I believe I'm worthy of wielding it, and that I can make it shine with the glory it deserves once more!"

Yang Jian's words rang with unwavering resolve and confidence.

A long silence settled over the valley once more.

Xing Tian's deep-set eyes remained fixed on Yang Jian, as though he meant to peer into the depths of his soul.

A long time passed.

Then a sigh that seemed to come from an age long past sounded