Master Ten Thousand Swords continued, "The Heaven Punishing Sword Spirit is proud by nature and only acknowledges those with profound attainments in the sword path. Young friend Su Han, you also cultivate the sword path, and your Chaos Sword Technique possesses limitless power. Perhaps you can gain the Heaven Punishing Sword Spirit's recognition. However, its trial is extremely dangerous. One careless mistake, and you could be wounded by its sword intent—or even slain by the Heaven Punishing Sword. Are you certain you wish to enter the Ten Thousand Swords Secret Realm?"
A resolute glint flashed through Su Han's eyes. "I am. For the safety of the Cultivation World, no matter how dangerous it is, I must obtain the fragment."
Master Ten Thousand Swords nodded. "Good. I'll take you to the entrance of the Ten Thousand Swords Secret Realm."
The entrance to the Ten Thousand Swords Secret Realm was located atop Sword Peak in the rear mountains of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Clouds and mist swirled around it, while sharp sword intent, almost tangible, stabbed painfully against the skin. Su Han and Fairy Yue Hua followed Master Ten Thousand Swords up the steep mountain path, climbing step by step toward the summit.
The farther they climbed, the stronger the sword intent became. By the time they reached the mountainside, Fairy Yue Hua was already struggling to endure. Though her Moonlight Power could block some of the sword intent, the sword intent of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect was simply too fierce. She was not a Sword Cultivator, after all, and could not fully adapt to it. Seeing this, Su Han circulated his Chaos Power and formed a golden shield around Fairy Yue Hua, protecting her from the sword intent's erosion.
"Thank you." Fairy Yue Hua gave Su Han a