The Tianshu Sword

When Yi Yun returned to Yunze City, it was already dawn, and today was the day the Tiannan Peak Summit Martial Arts Tournament officially began.

As dawn broke, the streets of Yunze City, big and small, were already bustling with people, all converging on the Yunze City center.

This martial arts competition is the highlight of the Tiannan Peak Summit. Although many veterans value the previous trade fair more, very few people have the opportunity to participate in it. However, this martial arts competition is open to everyone who comes to Yunze City, as long as they pay a certain entrance fee.

"Sect Leader Yi, why aren't you at your residence? We've been waiting for you for quite a while."

When Yi Yun returned to the inn, the group from Pure Moon Island were already waiting for him.

Today is the start of the Tiannan Peak Summit Martial Arts Tournament. Jingyue Sha originally wanted to invite Yi Yun to come along, but the innkeeper told her that Yi Yun had left the inn an hour or two ago and had not returned since. Jingyue Sha was very worried.

"Young Master Yi, the people of the Danxin Sect wish they could tear you apart alive. Why are you still wandering around at night? What if Su Boyang and his men ambush you?"

Jingyue Sha spoke up, she never expected that Yi Yun would actually leave Yunze City.

Yi Yun smiled and said, "Su Boyang won't ambush me anymore, but as for the Danxin Sect, my feud with them has probably escalated by now."

Seeing Yi Yun still smiling, Jingyue Sha Yue Sha frowned slightly. "Young Master Yi, this is no joke. Let's go to the Tiannan Peak Summit first, and then we can discuss the rest later. At the Tiannan Peak Summit, the Danxin Sect people will never dare to make a move."

"Let's go, Sect Leader Yi," Jingyue Yin said, sensing that Yi Yun was extraordinary, far exceeding her own level.

Therefore, she did not object to Jingyue Sha and Yi Yun getting closer. She hoped that Yi Yun could overcome this tribulation and, if possible, benefit Pure Moon Island in the future.

"Good."

Yi Yun followed the group from Pure Moon Island toward the venue of the Tiannan Peak Summit.

In the center of Yunze City, there is a huge square, covering an area of ten miles in circumference, where hundreds of thousands of people have gathered.

Tens of thousands of people may sound like a lot, but scattered across such a huge square, they don't feel crowded at all; on the contrary, they seem somewhat sparse.

Among the crowd in the square, Yi Yun spotted the Tianshu Gate!

With the competition imminent, Xia Zijian was dressed in a brocade robe woven from silkworm silk, holding a purple-gold sword in his hand. Combined with his silkworm robe and rather handsome appearance, he exuded a sense of high spirits.

This sword, named Tianshu Sword, has been held by successive sect leaders and is the Tianshu Gate's most prized treasure since its founding. Xia Zijian was only able to use it temporarily because of this competition, in order to achieve a good result.

Upon seeing Yi Yun appear, Xia Zijian raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised that Yi Yun was still so carefree despite the overwhelming force of the Danxin Sect's army.

"Is Sect Leader Yi here for a stroll? How pleasant!"

Xia Zijian said with a half-smile, "Tianshu Gate is not like Pure Moon Island. They are destined to have no connection with Yi Yun, so they are naturally eager to sever ties with him and fear being implicated."

"Isn't this my junior disciple Xia Zijian?" Yi Yun exclaimed in surprise, seemingly only just noticing Xia Zijian.

Xia Zijian frowned at this question, thinking, "This kid, even on the verge of death, still tries to gain an advantage with his words."

Previously, with Ren Yunzong, Xia Zijian had to be polite to Yi Yun, but now that Yi Yun was a dying man, he had no scruples whatsoever. In terms of age and cultivation, Yi Yun was inferior to him, so what right did he have to put on airs as the sect leader in front of him?

Xia Zijian snorted coldly and gently flicked his Longsword.

"Huh, your sword..." Yi Yun seemed to only then notice the Tianshu Sword in Xia Zijian's hand.

Xia Zijian's lips curled slightly, and he casually adjusted the angle of his sword to allow the Tianshu Sword to be displayed more perfectly.

This sword is the pride of the Tianshu Gate. Xia Zijian used to be so excited that he could barely even touch it, let alone use it. Today, he finally gets to use it during this competition, so he is naturally thrilled! While most martial artists would hide their swords in their Space Ring, Xia Zijian couldn't help but keep the sword in his hand, partly out of a desire to show off.

Suan Yi Yun did have some discernment, recognizing the sword's extraordinary nature, which pleased Xia Zijian greatly.

Just as he was about to boast a bit, Yi Yun spoke up again.

"Did you find this sword at that magic item stall when you parted ways a few days ago? It looks alright, worth some spirit jade."

Yi Yun stroked his chin, examining the Tianshu Sword with an air of expertise.

"You..." Xia Zijian was furious. A few days ago, Ren Yunzong did not want Yi Yun to come along, and he did use the excuse of looking at the treasure to send Yi Yun away.

They could tolerate Yi Yun's disdain for choosing a magic weapon shop that lacked taste, but now even the sect's most prized treasure was being belittled by Yi Yun, and Xia Zijian couldn't stand it anymore.

"People say they're blind. I originally thought that since you could become the sect leader, you must be someone with some knowledge. But I didn't expect... tsk tsk, so this is all Myriad Gods Ridge is like. The sect leader they chose is not only young, but also lacks the most basic knowledge."

Xia Zijian retorted sarcastically.

The disciples of Tianshu Gate all joined in the laughter, echoing Xia Zijian.

Xia Zijian also secretly exerted his strength, pouring his vital energy into the Tianshu Sword.

In an instant, the Tianshu Sword shone with crimson light, flame array patterns lit up, and even the sword body emitted a soft hum, as if it were about to break free from its sheath.

Seeing the reaction of the Tianshu Sword, even Jingyue Sha was slightly surprised. She had heard of the Tianshu Sword before, but had never seen it. Today, seeing the sword being stimulated by the Yuan Qi and displaying array patterns, she had to admit that it was indeed a good sword!

"With my strength, I can only unleash one or two-tenths of the Tianshu Sword's power, but even that will make the sword like a divine dragon among weapons, invincible in all directions!"

Xia Zijian said proudly, quite pleased with the reactions of those around him, especially the slight surprise in Jingyue Sha's eyes. He couldn't help but look at Yi Yun, with a hint of provocation.

This sect leader is so ignorant; he probably hasn't even handled such a fine sword before.

Thinking of this, Xia Zijian became even more smug.

Yi Yun didn't speak. He simply took out a sword from his Space Ring. The sword was entirely azure blue and was none other than the Illusion Snow Sword.

Huan Chenxue once said that the Illusion Snow Sword had already changed its form, and even Bai Yueyin could not recognize it. Yi Yun was not afraid that the Illusion Snow Sword would be recognized.

With the Illusion Snow Sword in hand, Yi Yun infused it with his vital energy.

A chill emanated from the sword, and a beam of icy blue light slowly condensed!

The Illusion Snow Sword is the Female Sword among the Yin-Yang Twin Swords, a true king among swords. Its Sword Qi is unmatched, making all other swords submit. Moreover, the primordial energy that Yi Yun infused into the sword is many times stronger than that of the Xia Zijian; they are simply not in the same league.

Buzz--

With a long cry, the Illusion Snow Sword unleashed a powerful Sword Qi aura that radiated outwards in all directions. The Tianshu Sword, standing to the side, was directly impacted by this Sword Qi. It trembled violently, and the array patterns on its blade began to become unstable before gradually dimming. In no time, the array patterns on the Tianshu Sword vanished completely.

On the other hand, the Sword Qi of the Illusionary Illusion Snow Sword became increasingly sharp. Under the suppression of the Sword Qi of the Illusion Snow Sword, the Tianshu Sword obediently stayed in its scabbard, daring not to emit any more sword cries.

Seeing this, Xia Zijian was dumbfounded. What was going on?

He subconsciously shook the Tianshu Sword, trying to make its array patterns light up again, but the Tianshu Sword was just like an ordinary iron sword, no matter how he shook it, it didn't react at all. Xia Zijian stared wide-eyed at the Tianshu Sword in his hand, unable to react for a long time.

(The flu is rampant lately, and I caught it after a trip to Changsha. I had a headache and sore throat a couple of days ago, and I didn't even know how to type when I turned on the computer. I wanted to write a chapter to ask for leave, but I felt embarrassed to ask for too much leave. Today, my cold is finally gone, and I can write normally again. I'm really sorry.)