In the central square of Sword-Worshipping City.
Today marked the official start of the Sword-Seizing Tournament. Swordsmen from every quarter had gathered, from Sword Venerables down to ordinary swordsmen, all brimming with anticipation.
A rack stood on a raised platform, with a sword resting on it.
The sword measured three feet and three inches long, its entire blade glowing azure and covered in countless magnificent patterns. Wisps of Sword Qi wound around its edge, gemstones studded its hilt, and its guard took the shape of a dragon's head. It was exquisitely crafted.
Below the platform, every swordsman's gaze burned as he looked at the sword.
"So this is the Centennial Famous Sword? It certainly lives up to its reputation. I can feel that biting Sword Qi even from so far away."
"This sword hasn't acknowledged a master yet, but judging by its Sword Qi, it's already a top-tier Supreme Artifact. If a Saint nurtured it, it could become a Sage Artifact in less than half a year. It could even reach the level of a Saint King Artifact someday."
"I'm determined to get this sword!"
"Haha, none of you are taking this Centennial Famous Sword from me."
"You're all dreaming of peaches to feast on. This one's mine."
Every swordsman was determined to claim it.
Inside a restaurant at the tournament venue, Chu Kuangren and Lan Yu sat by a window, watching the bustling crowd with great interest.
"Master, aren't you going to compete for the sword?" Lan Yu asked curiously.
Chu Kuangren considered it. "Let's watch first. This sword is quite good, but whether I get it or not won't make much difference to me."
Although he now had the Azure Spirit Sword Box, it already contained over a dozen famous swords that Sword Greed had seized. None was