The Target of All: Taking On Everyone Single-Handed
Of course, these Cultivators did not recognize Chen Changqing.
Eldest Imperial Princess Liu Shi of the Maple Leaf Dynasty and Han Feng beside her recognized them at a glance.
"Um?"
How could that be?
"Such Divine Sword actually wants to willingly recognize Chen Changqing as its master?"
Liu Shi gasped in surprise, her beautiful eyes filled with doubt.
Back when she was in the Maple Leaf Dynasty, she had been thinking about winning over Chen Changqing.
Liu Shi naturally held this top spot on the Azure Dragon Ranking in high regard.
Thinking that with his help, plus Han Feng from the True Martial Immortal Sect, obtaining the right to inherit the Maple Leaf Dynasty's Empress would be a piece of cake.
Unfortunately, I was ultimately rejected!
Seeing the Heavenly Strike Sword fly to Chen Changqing's side on its own, Liu Shi was even more surprised and confused, having no idea what was going on.
"Her Eldest Imperial Princess."
"Chen Changqing has already broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm."
At this moment, Han Feng was standing nearby, suddenly reminded Liu Shi of something.
"What?"
"Nascent Soul Realm?"
She was taken aback, her face filled with disbelief.
It's important to know that before the Hundred Dynasties War began, Chen Changqing was still at the Purple Mansion cultivation level.
Before they knew he was ranked number one on the Azure Dragon Ranking, he was subjected to ridicule and sarcasm from many princesses.
Who knows how long it's been?
Chen Changqing had already entered the Nascent Soul Realm.
Shocked, Liu Shi took a deep breath and sighed inwardly:
"This Chen Changqing is becoming more and more unpredictable!"
"But..."
Thinking of this, a strange light flashed in Liu Shi's eyes.
Naturally, he knew that the fencing sword had flown to Chen Changqing's feet that Heavenly Strike Sword, seemingly Divine Sword choosing him as its master.
But all the Cultivator present were staring at that Divine Sword.
If Chen Changqing dares to take it, he will inevitably become the target of public criticism.
Just as everyone was in shock...
Chen Changqing was examining the Divine Sword floating in front of him.
Now he was 100% certain that this was indeed the Heavenly Strike Sword, one of the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords.
The lightning flowing across its blade resonated strongly with the Thunder Flame Sword within its Heaven-Stepping Ring.
If it weren't for the Heaven-Stepping Ring blocking the way, the Thunder Flame Sword would probably have already broken through.
"Ha ha!"
As he thought about it, Chen Changqing couldn't help but burst into loud laughter.
Originally, the purpose of entering the Secret Realm was simply to help Liu Ruyan gain some points in the battle and, incidentally, to accumulate AFK Points for himself.
I never expected such a big surprise.
After all, when the Thunder Flame Sword and the Heavenly Strike Sword are combined, they become a true Immortal Artifact.
Even in a top-tier sect like the Ten Great Sacred Lands, a magic Law Artifact of this caliber would be considered a sect-protecting treasure.
"Finally found you!"
"It's truly a case of 'searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly'!"
Chen Changqing sighed softly, the fervor in his eyes subsided, and he directly put the Heavenly Strike Sword that was floating in front of him into his Heaven-Stepping Ring.
"Buzzing..."
The instant the Heavenly Strike Sword entered the Heaven-Stepping Ring, the Thunder Flame Sword flew out and hovered directly alongside the Heavenly Strike Sword.
Immediately afterwards, an aura emanated from each of the two longswords and then merged together.
Chen Changqing sensed it but didn't pay it any mind.
Chen Yuan had previously stated that the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords were originally wielded by two Sword Immortal Couple at the founding of the Mount Shu sect.
Unfortunately, both of them perished in a major battle.
After that, their swords disappeared.
Now that the two swords have reunited, their feelings are intertwined, and they resonate with each other intensely.
"Now is not the time to combine the two swords."
Chen Changqing muttered something under his breath.
By combining the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords, their grade can be elevated to the level of Immortal Artifact.
However, now is not the time for unification.
After all, having taken the Heavenly Strike Sword here, he was bound to become the target of everyone's criticism.
Just as Chen Changqing had guessed.
The Cultivator present were all dumbfounded when they saw him take the Heavenly Strike Sword so easily.
After all, the Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator who tried to take the sword earlier was directly killed by the Sword Qi emitted by the Heavenly Strike Sword.
"This?"
"You accepted it so easily?"
"As expected, the Divine Sword chose him!"
"Hateful!"
"Such a precious treasure, and it just fell into the hands of a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator?"
"..."
Amidst the shock, rage surged in the eyes of the many Cultivators.
Naturally, they were unwilling to simply watch as the Heavenly Strike Sword fell into the hands of others.
"Kid!"
"Hand over the Divine Sword, and I'll spare your life!"
The Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivator roared angrily, his gaze fixed firmly on Chen Changqing.
"That's right!"
"Bring out the Divine Sword; this is not something you can control."
"If you don't want to die on the spot, then offer up the Divine Sword willingly."
"Such a precious treasure belongs to the capable; what merit or ability do you, young man, possess?"
"..."
Immediately following, countless cries of condemnation arose.
Although they all realized that Heavenly Strike Sword had chosen Chen Changqing on its own initiative, how could they let Chen Changqing take away the Quasi-Immortal Artifact Divine Sword so easily?
Upon seeing this, the Eldest Imperial Princess Liu Shi's beautiful eyes flickered, a strange light flashing within them.
Just now, she realized that if Chen Changqing dared to take the sword, he would inevitably become the target of everyone's criticism.
Ninth Sister.
"The person you sought out, the number one on the Azure Dragon Ranking, is probably in deep trouble now."
"With such a strong condemnation from Nascent Soul Cultivator, if he doesn't hand over the Divine Sword, he'll likely have a hard time leaving here alive."
Liu Shi muttered to herself, giving Chen Changqing a meaningful look.
"Let's see what this so-called number one on the Azure Dragon Ranking is really capable of."
"Is it just empty fame, or is there real skill at play?"
Not far away, Prince Qiang Lan of the Spear Dynasty was also staring intently at Chen Changqing.
Upon discovering that Chen Changqing only possessed the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, his eyes suddenly turned cold, and he shouted sharply:
"Boy, hand over that Divine Sword to me right now!"
"This prince can guarantee your safety!"
Upon hearing Qiang Lan's words, Huo Hu, the prince of the Flame Dynasty, chuckled coldly and said mockingly:
"Qiang Lan, can you guarantee his safety?"
"You can't even protect yourself, how can you protect others?"
Huo Hu also harbored resentment towards Qiang Lan.
Previously, it was under Qiang Lan's instigation that he was targeted by a large number of Cultivator.
Although the Flame Dynasty is one of the Nine Great Dynasties, he also possesses the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Late Stage and has four Nascent Soul Late Stage as well.
But if he were to actually fight against so many Cultivators, he would certainly be no match.
Qiang Lan merely glared coldly at Huo Hu, offering no rebuttal.
"This..."
Seeing that all the Cultivator were targeting Chen Changqing, Liu Ruyan panicked and felt completely helpless.
Just then, Chen Changqing's voice suddenly transmitted into her mind:
"Senior sister, step back and find a safe place to hide!"
Upon hearing Chen Changqing's telepathic message, Liu Ruyan was startled and stared at Chen Changqing in disbelief.
He wondered if his junior brother was planning to single-handedly defeat everyone.