The air trembled, and the sword that had slain the Immortal Emperor's avatar appeared once more. Then, a phantom slowly emerged from the blade.
The phantom looked at Hua Qiang, a gentle smile on his face.
"Young friend, congratulations on comprehending the Life and Death Sword."
"You are the second person in ten thousand years, after this old man, to comprehend this sword technique. It shows just how monstrously gifted you are."
"This old man is Ximen Ba, current Pavilion Master of the Nine Heavens Overlord Sword Pavilion, bearing the title of Overlord Emperor."
"Since you have comprehended the Life and Death Sword, you should naturally become a member of the Overlord Sword Pavilion."
As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom raised his right hand, and a sword-shaped token flew toward Hua Qiang.
"When you reach the Upper Three Heavens, come to the Overlord Sword Pavilion!"
Hua Qiang hurriedly caught the token and cupped his hands. "Disciple Hua Qiang greets Pavilion Master Overlord Emperor!"
"Hahahaha, good! Very good!"
"Once you enter my Overlord Sword Pavilion, in life you are a man of the Overlord Sword Pavilion, and in death you are a ghost of the Overlord Sword Pavilion.
At all times, place the interests of the Overlord Sword Pavilion first!
At all times, fight for the honor of the Overlord Sword Pavilion!
At all times..."
Hua Qiang's mouth twitched slightly. He had the feeling that he had somehow been sold!
And now, the buyer was brainwashing him, forcibly stuffing things down his throat and making him accept them.
He examined the token in his hand. The front bore the three words "Overlord Sword Pavilion," while the back bore the two words "Core Disciple."
Hua Qiang let out a breath. A core disciple—at least that matched his standing.
However, not