Xie Qianli's mouth hung open. He was already too stunned to speak. "Good heavens, so this is an imperial armament."
"No wonder those old men back home enshrine our Lineage's imperial armament like some treasure. They won't even let me have a look."
Even the masked sword cultivator, whose righteousness bordered on the uncanny, and Ye Jinghong, who had already decided no other sword could move him,
were captivated by the All Under Heaven Sword. Only by truly standing before this sword could one understand that feeling.
Such a pure Dao of the Sword-the All Under Heaven Sword's attraction to sword cultivators was fatal.
Even Nie Qingcheng and the others, who were not particularly devoted to the Dao of the Sword, were deeply drawn to its divinity.
Only Ye Wushuang remained indifferent, unmoved by the All Under Heaven Sword.
Ye Wushuang thought to himself, Please, don't act like you've never seen the world. If I took out those two things inside me, I'd be afraid of scaring you to death.
The Immortal-Slaying Sword alone was already beyond what the All Under Heaven Sword could match, let alone the Heavenly Book of All Things.
At the edge of the group, however, Ming Ye wore an unusual expression.
Ever since entering the Sword Heart Tomb, Ming Ye had felt deeply uncomfortable with the presence of the All Under Heaven Sword.
After all, every Great Emperor of the Human Race possessed a spirit of righteousness toward all living beings and was filled with upright integrity.
When the Great Emperor of Eternal Night attained his Dao, it had likewise been to protect all living beings beneath heaven.
As Ye Muxi's Dao-attainment imperial armament, the All Under Heaven Sword had also become imbued with his presence.
That righteousness made Ming Ye extremely uncomfortable, clashing with his Nine Nether Qi.
Instead, Ming Ye felt as though something suppressed within the Sword Heart Tomb was drawing him toward it.
That sensation had been extremely strong ever since he entered the Sword Heart Tomb, even leaving him somewhat unable to control himself, his heart restless and unsettled.
Whether it suits me or not, I'll devour it all! Ming Ye said inwardly, his eyes filled with hostility.
He actually raised a hand, gathering the power of the Nine Netherworlds in his palm.
Endless power of the Nine Netherworlds gathered into a giant palm that bore down on Ye Kongling.
This sudden move caught Ye Kongling off guard.
"How dare you touch someone of mine!" Ye Wushuang struck.
Though Ye Wushuang had not raised his eyes, Ming Ye's attack seemed to have been anticipated.
Everything seemed to be within Ye Wushuang's grasp!
A phantom of the Human Emperor manifested behind him. Ye Wushuang thrust out a palm, endless golden light pouring from his hand.
"Human Emperor's great divine ability, Mountain and River Seal!"
The palm suffused with the power of the Nine Netherworlds clashed head-on with the golden palm.
The instant they touched, the dark palm actually began to crumble inch by inch.
Before Ming Ye could even react, the palm strike he had charged up had already dissipated.
The golden palm also came toward him, and Ming Ye frantically drove the Holy Sword of Darkness to fend it off.
Yet he still could not escape being driven back, retreating dozens of steps in an instant.
Ming Ye's insides churned, and he violently spat out a mouthful of blood.
Ming Ye had actually tried to devour a little of the power of the Human Emperor within the palm.
How could the power of the Human Emperor be something he could touch? The power of the Nine Netherworlds inside him was instantly annihilated by it.
Ming Ye nearly lost control of his body and was almost erased outright by it.
From beginning to end, Ye Wushuang's expression remained indifferent, as though it had been as simple as casually stepping on an ant.
Ye Wushuang said slowly, "You keep calling others ants. Have you ever considered that you're really just a slightly bigger ant yourself?"
Ming Ye's expression turned ugly. Ye Wushuang's strength exceeded his expectations.
He had originally intended to ambush one of the Ye Lineage's heaven's chosen first, reducing the fighting strength on Ye Wushuang's side.
When the time came to seize the sword, they would inevitably split into two groups.
He would join forces with the others, then attack Ye Wushuang's side together.
For this Heavenly Son of the Ye Lineage was certain to be a towering mountain on their path to claiming the sword.
To cross it, they would have to join forces.
Yet the outcome had caught Ming Ye off guard. This Heavenly Son of the Ye Lineage had actually reacted in time.
He had even gravely wounded Ming Ye with a casual palm strike.
As that palm struck, the others were also horrified.
After all, they were not much stronger than Ming Ye.
Being able to drive him back with one palm strike already spoke volumes.
Ye Kongling's pretty face flushed slightly as she said shyly, "Thank you, Lord Heavenly Son. Without you, I'm afraid that sneak attack would have left me badly injured."
At the same time, Ye Wushuang's words, "someone of mine," had also secretly set her heart trembling.
Did she actually hold a tiny place in the Lord Heavenly Son's heart?
If Ye Kongling's simps outside saw this scene, their hearts would probably shatter again.
Their aloof goddess, who never paid anyone any attention, actually had moments when she was like a little bird nestling against someone!
Ming Ye's expression darkened as he said coldly to the crowd, "Everyone, are you still going to stand there and watch?"
"If this continues, the All Under Heaven Sword will have absolutely nothing to do with us."
As the heaven's chosen of their respective factions, none of them were fools. They knew Ming Ye was trying to stir things up.
But they also had to face this problem directly. With Ye Wushuang here, they would have no chance unless they challenged him together.
Jin Zhan was the first to step forward. He knew this was his final chance.
He could be said to have gained nothing in this secret realm; instead, he had suffered a humiliating setback.
Seeing Jin Zhan's intentions, Xie Qianli also stepped forward and spoke.
"By getting this Sage Sword of Ice for that wooden-headed older brother of mine, I've already completed the task my Lineage gave me."
Xie Qianli chuckled again. "Brother Wushuang, let me clear your path and help you claim the sword."
"That mangy bird's been rubbing me the wrong way for ages. Leave him to me."
Situ Xue lowered her eyes slightly, deliberately twirling a strand of hair around her fingertip as she spoke with a somewhat affected catch in her voice.
"White-haired Heavenly Son, big brother, I want to have a look at that All Under Heaven Sword too, but I don't want to attack you. When we spar in a moment, please go easy on me."
Seeing the little green tea Situ Xue acting so coy, Nie Qingcheng's eyes blazed with anger, and she flew straight out.
Nie Qingcheng's face was expressionless, but her voice was frighteningly cold.
"Ye Wushuang, I have no interest in protecting you. I simply find Situ Xue's simpering a little irritating."
"Little Sister Situ, you're so endearing. If I can't restrain myself and hurt you later, don't blame your big sister."
Situ Xue turned and blinked at Ye Wushuang again. "Big brother, look at her! Big sister's so fierce."
This whole performance left even Ming Ye beside her speechless. How had she started chatting with the other side?
What kind of matchmaking system gave me a teammate like this!
The corner of Ye Wushuang's mouth also twitched slightly as he looked helplessly at the pitiful little white flower and the proud little phoenix with her feathers ruffled.
How am I involved in this? If you want to fight, fight. Don't drag me into it.
Is this the trouble that comes with being handsome? Ye Wushuang inwardly grumbled.
"Lord Heavenly Son, forgive our offense!" The remaining six also advanced at the same time.
Facing the six, Ye Kongling and Ye Yanling stepped forward together and said coldly,
"You'll soon find out just how foolish your choice was."
"Lord Heavenly Son, go claim the sword without worry. Leave these six to us."
The Water and Fire Holy Swords left their sheaths. Ye Yanling smiled leisurely at Ye Kongling. "Let them see the bond between us."
Ye Jinghong also erupted with Sword Qi that shot into the sky, flashing in front of Ye Wushuang.