The final hurdle.
After the old man spoke of it.
It sounds simple, even simpler than the previous two levels.
But upon closer inspection, it was extremely dangerous!
Beside the skeleton lay only a stone sword.
In other words, the first person to pick up the stone sword must face a three-on-one battle alone.
Moreover, none of the people present were simple.
If it only requires defeating one person, there shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Furthermore...
The old man's words revealed that during this process, only this stone sword, which had no aura whatsoever, could be used!
This stone sword wasn't made of any special material; it was ordinary and unremarkable!
Those who take on the challenge can use the weapon they are most familiar with.
For example, Yuezheng Chi's guqin.
For example, Qiu Lu's soft sword.
And Su Hao's sword.
These are no ordinary items!
Two major disadvantages.
This level is so difficult that it keeps crashing at every step!
Hesitation and contemplation were clearly visible in Qiu Lu and Su Hao's eyes, and they did not step forward.
Even Yuezheng Chi hesitated for a moment before wrapping his arms around the guqin.
Clearly, the stone sword was not a type of sword he was skilled with.
His Sword Dao is expressed through music!
If they were to fight with stone swords, their strength would likely be greatly reduced.
When disappointment appeared in the old man's eyes.
Ye Qiubai took a step forward and first bowed to the old man.
He had only just reached the stone sword when he pulled it out of the stone platform without hesitation!
Seeing this, the old man nodded slightly and said, "Also, if the stone sword shatters during the challenge, then the opportunity to inherit it will also be lost."
Ye Qiubai nodded.
He smiled and said, "For sword cultivators, cherishing their swords is a basic requirement; that's perfectly reasonable."
A sword cultivator.
If one cannot even protect one's own sword, how can one continue forward on the Great Dao of the Sword?
The old man nodded, then looked at Yuezheng Chi and the other two, and said, "You may now take the challenge. Whoever succeeds can pick up the stone sword, and the last person to hold the stone sword will be my successor."
Upon hearing this,
Su Hao stepped forward without hesitation, sword in hand, arm raised, sword tip pointed directly at Ye Qiubai, and roared, "You are not worthy of the Su Clan's favor."
Ye Qiubai said calmly, "You can say those words when you become the head of the Su Clan."
Upon hearing this...
Su Hao was furious!
He roared.
With a single step, he treaded on the ground that emitted a dark, eerie light, creating ripples and a whooshing sound as he shot towards Ye Qiubai!
Ye Qiubai held the stone sword, calmly watching Su Hao charge towards him.
The Early Turbid Immortal Realm poses no threat to Ye Qiubai at present.
not to mention...
Within the Sword Domain.
I am king!
All sword cultivators could only become Ye Qiubai's foils, bowing down to him in submission!
Transcendent Sword Intent surged forth at this moment!
Although the old man's soul was not far behind Ye Qiubai.
However, this Sword Domain did not exert any pressure on the Elder Yu.
Even without releasing Sword Intent or Sword Qi, he could stand still without flinching.
Immovable as a mountain!
Su Hao, on the other hand, looked surprised.
The sword in his hand, light as a feather, seemed to be out of his control at that moment.
The sword, like a mountain, weighs tens of millions of pounds!
That is, the brief moment when Su Hao paused.
Ye Qiubai moved.
The Transcendent Sword Intent covered the stone sword like a thin film!
He slashed his sword horizontally towards Su Hao!
Seeing this.
Su Hao gritted his teeth, forcibly lifted the sword of the Peak Earth Immortal in his hand, and circulated the Sword Intent that had become obscure and difficult to understand within his meridians.
With a roar.
He took a step forward, slightly bent one knee, gripped the sword hilt with both hands, and slashed fiercely from top to bottom!
However, under this sword strike...
When the two swords clashed.
The unremarkable stone sword in Ye Qiubai's hand.
It was as if the stone sword was pieced together from individual pebbles to form the shape of a long sword.
In Su Hao's eyes, it was like an incomparably sharp and supreme sword!
The sword in Su Hao's hand flew out and to the side, its tip striking the wall that shimmered with a black, eerie light. It only produced a metallic clang before falling to the ground.
On the other hand, there wasn't a single mark on the wall!
at the same time.
Su Hao also took a few steps back.
The stone sword that followed closely behind landed right in front of Su Hao's brow at that moment, just a finger's width away...
Su Hao's expression was filled with disbelief.
His eyes widened, and his pupils continued to shrink.
A warm current flowed down from between his eyebrows.
It grazed my right eye; it was a vivid red...
The Sword Intent emanating from the stone sword directly pierced a small hole between Su Hao's eyebrows.
However, it did not harm the soul.
It was just a superficial wound.
Ye Qiubai looked at Su Hao with a calm expression and said in a cold tone, " The Su Clan has both strong and weak members; your sister, Su Muyou, is a good example."
In other words
He, Su Hao, was very weak within the Su Clan.
Su Muyou is very powerful in the Su Clan!
The two are not even on the same level of strength!
This is true.
However, Su Hao secretly harbored resentment towards Su Muyou.
Why do Grandpa and the elders of the Su Clan value Su Muyou so much?
They seem to ignore him, letting him develop on his own.
This is Su Hao's deepest concern.
Now Ye Qiubai has spoken.
This also triggered Su Hao's inner demons.
A mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth!
Clearly, it has already damaged his Dao heart!
Upon seeing this, Ye Qiubai's expression became indifferent, as if he did not take Su Hao seriously.
Arms hanging naturally at your sides.
He looked at Yuezheng Chi and Qiu Lu and said, "Don't waste time, next one."
This scene was witnessed by the old man behind him.
He couldn't help but nod.
Sword Domain, the King's Sword Dao.
Brave, daring to be the first to pick up the stone sword.
In cross-border combat, he easily defeated a sword cultivator in the Early Turbid Immortal Realm while only at the Middle Blood Transformation Realm.
The Transcendent Sword Dao showcased Ye Qiubai's exceptional talent in Sword Dao.
Whether it's temperament or talent.
Ye Qiubai is a born swordsman!
not to mention.
The old man could still vaguely sense it.
Ye Qiubai's physique seems unusual...
This physical condition is also an important factor in Ye Qiubai's ability to achieve such success in Sword Dao.
However, he had never heard of or seen such a Sword Dao physique before...
Qiu Lu looked at Yuezheng Chi and said with a smile, " Yuezheng Chi, shall we go or shall we go?"
Yuezheng Chi glanced at Qiu Lu with disdain and sneered, "Such scheming and indecisiveness, Ye Qiubai is right, there's a reason why you can't break through in your Sword Dao."
Qiu Lu's face turned ugly, and he was about to retort.
But then Yuezheng Chi, with his arms wrapped around the guqin, walked up to Ye Qiubai.
He placed two fingers on the strings.
Looking at Ye Qiubai, he said indifferently, "If your strength is inferior to mine, and your sword is also inadequate, even if you win this battle, I will not feel any sense of accomplishment."