Battle Against Sword Cultivator

Sword Maniac, who entered the Dao through the sword, a pure sword cultivator with ultimate strength, naturally enjoyed a very resounding reputation in the Cultivation World. However, he suddenly asked whether Zhuge Xiang was a sword cultivator, which caught Zhuge Xiang by surprise.

"How so?", Zhuge Xiang asked, his gaze shifting to land on Sword Maniac.

"The Immortal Slaying Sword is in your hands?", Sword Maniac did not answer and continued to ask. Although it was phrased as a question, his tone was one of certainty.

"Correct", Zhuge Xiang nodded. There was nothing to hide about this, and furthermore, people had seen him obtain the Immortal Slaying Sword beside the remains of Cold-Blooded Sword Venerable that day.

"As expected", hearing Zhuge Xiang's confession, brilliant splendor erupted in Sword Maniac's double pupils as he stood up abruptly. With a tone carrying excitement and a hint of unquestionable resolve, he said to Zhuge Xiang, "Then, I hope Daoist Friend can return the Immortal Slaying Sword to me. I, Sword Maniac, am willing to do three things for Daoist Friend as compensation, no matter what they may be".

"Three things? In exchange for a Half-Demon Artifact-grade treasured sword?", hearing these words, Zhuge Xiang smiled and did not reply, only looking at Sword Maniac with a half-smile.

Was his self-perception a bit too high? If it were someone in need of his help, having an ultimate powerhouse do three things in exchange for a Half-Demon Artifact-grade treasured sword wasn't a particularly bad deal when calculated carefully. But to Zhuge Xiang, how was this any different from a free giveaway?

With Zhuge Xiang's strength, even Gods and Buddhas of all Heavens could be slain. What matter was there that Zhuge Xiang couldn't handle, which required him to have Sword Maniac do it? Merely helping oneself