The many human sword path supremes relaxed at once.
Their restraint and unease vanished in an instant.
The Sword Immortal Maiden lived up to her name. Being with her brought no pressure at all. It felt like chatting with a sword path friend or two. There was no sense of rank, much less imperial majesty. She was simply an ordinary sword cultivator.
If you were stronger today, you should be the True Immortal Heir.
If I grew stronger another day, why couldn't I be the True Immortal Heir?
It was all laid out in plain sight. There was no need for lofty airs acquired later in life, for claims of being born divine or supreme and exalted. Sword cultivators measured rank and standing by the sword.
"Fellow Daoist Heavenly Dao,"
"In my view, your swordsmanship is the finest among the venerables of the Heaven Sword Star Domain. Would you care to exchange a few moves?"
Jiang Ding looked toward the many sword cultivators of the Heaven Sword Star Domain, his interest piqued.
A sword path from a distant land always felt novel. Perhaps it would offer some better ideas.
"Sword Master, this..."
Heavenly Dao Sword Venerable was deeply excited, but after a moment, he gave a wry smile.
He had once been supremely confident, looking down on the four great starfields. He had even believed he stood a one-in-a-hundred chance of surviving a fight with the True Immortal Heir. Now that he had met him in person, he had lost his confidence.
"It's fine. We're only doing this for enjoyment."
Jiang Ding saw his concern and reassured him.
"Truly?"
Heavenly Dao Sword Venerable's eyes lit up.
Clang!
In truth, he could not even wait for a reply. He had already drawn his sword and charged, as eager as a vicious