"Master had already reached half-step spirit refining long ago. It was only after binding his own sword heart that he lost heart and no longer wished to take that next step. Breaking through actually wouldn't be difficult for him."
Dugu Qingxiao nodded and explained to Xu Taiping.
At that moment, Fairy Lingyue also offered an explanation in his mind:
"Before the Transformation Realm, the Geng Metal Sword Bone can break through every realm barrier. As long as there are no problems with one's disposition, breaking through is simply a matter of water flowing into a channel."
Xu Taiping was speechless at this. He felt that root bones truly were rather unreasonable.
Fortunately, the unreasonable one was on their side this time.
Clang!
Back on the Stored Swords Grounds, as Peak Lord Zhao Qian's aura surged, the Immortal Carp in his hand seemed to answer him, releasing a sword cry brimming with pride. Then the longsword split into nine, transforming into nine carp that radiated five-colored radiance and swam swiftly around Zhao Qian.
Immediately afterward, Zhao Qian turned to Elder Black Dragon and said:
"Elder Black Dragon, I am ready as well."
Elder Black Dragon nodded slightly at his words, then announced in a ringing voice:
"Zhao Qian, Peak Lord of the Seven Peaks, challenges Sect Master Zhou Tong in sword inquiry. Let the competition begin."
Almost the instant his voice fell, a thunderclap exploded.
Then everyone saw two of the three flying swords circling Zhou Tong form the Heavenly Thunder Sword Formation, taking the shape of a scabbard. The Immortal Sword, the Junque Sword, rapidly gathered lightning sword qi, transforming into an enormous Heavenly Thunder Sword.
Bang!
In the blink of an eye, the blade entered the scabbard and stood towering over the Stored Swords Grounds.
Even with the sword