"Speaking of which, that kid Chen Xin recently broke through to the Sage Realm Stage as well."
After he learned that you had come to the Sword Pavilion, his seclusion became even more intense than before. Even the Sword Master said that he looked like he was being chased by something.
Si Xing rambled on, his tone tinged with emotion, after all, he had gone through a similar phase, but now he had come to terms with it.
"However, his Sword Dao is truly strong, the Sword Dao I've ever seen."
Of course, I'm not saying I'm better than the Sword Masters. I'm saying that below the Holy Lord level, Chen Xin's Sword Dao, that ceiling, that scale, gives me the feeling of...
He paused, seemingly considering his words, before finally speaking slowly:
"Like the Sword Ancestor's Sword Dao, it is grand, vast, and all-encompassing."
Hearing this, Han Xuanji agreed, after all, he had fought with Chen Xin before, and Chen Xin was one of the candidates for his future simulation targets.
He was very much looking forward to seeing how far Chen Xin would grow in future simulations.
Seeing Si Xing chattering on and on, Fu Xin whispered to Han Xuanji from the side:
"That's just how Si Xing is, Young Venerable Han, don't mind him."
He was genuinely worried that Han Xuanji wouldn't be able to stand the nagging Si Xing and would leave the Eternal Sword Pavilion, leaving him as the scapegoat.
As they were talking, Si Xing suddenly stopped.
His gaze passed over Han Xuanji's shoulder and landed on a figure walking towards them from the depths of the Sword Stele Forest.
The man was dressed in a black sword robe, with a narrow sword hanging at his waist. He walked steadily and had a calm expression.
It was Chen Xin.
He clearly sensed the presence here, or rather, he sensed Han Xuanji's presence, which is why he rushed over.
Han Xuanji and Chen Xin exchanged a glance, and the air between them seemed to freeze for a moment.
There was no hostility, but rather a subtle resonance that only exists between adversaries.
The moment Han Xuanji saw Chen Xin appear, he already knew what was going on.
He glanced at Fu Xin and saw that the other man had turned his head away nonchalantly, his gaze drifting toward a sword monument in the distance, as if the monument held some extraordinary secret.
Han Xuanji wasn't stupid; he quickly pieced together the cause and effect. However, he wasn't too bothered by it; he simply withdrew his gaze, his expression remaining unchanged.
Being petty about this kind of thing only makes you seem small-minded.
Fu Xin breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Han Xuanji did not blame her.
Chen Xin had contacted him a few days ago and left a message asking him to let her know if he had any news about Han Xuanji.
Fu Xin, being a shrewd person, didn't hesitate to accept Chen Xin's favor and immediately relayed the news that Han Xuanji was coming to the Sword Stele Forest.
Upon seeing Chen Xin, Si Xing's dark eyes lit up instantly. He strode forward to greet her, his long black hair whipping in the wind in a sharp arc, radiating undisguised enthusiasm.
"Junior Brother Chen Xin! You've come to the Sword Stele Forest? It seems you've made considerable progress in the past century!"
His voice was loud and clear, which attracted the attention of several sword cultivators who were studying the sword monument. However, when they saw that it was Si Xing, they all shook their heads and smiled wryly, clearly already used to the behavior of this genius sword cultivator.
When Chen Xin saw Si Xing's appearance, the coldness on her face finally softened slightly.
He nodded slightly, his tone tinged with helplessness, yet also revealing a hint of affection for his senior brother:
"Senior Brother Si Xing."
The Eternal Sword Pavilion is full of Sword Fanatic, but a passionate Sword Fanatic like Si Xing is truly rare.
Chen Xin was usually a man of few words, but faced with Si Xing's expectant eyes, she could only manage a few more words:
"I have indeed entered the Sage Realm Stage. Today I have come to the Sword Stele Forest to test my Sword Dao."
He spoke calmly, but as he finished speaking, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Han Xuanji for a moment.
Si Xing nodded matter-of-factly, patting Chen Xin's shoulder with such force that Chen Xin's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"That's right. The Sword Stele Forest is our measuring tool for sword cultivators. The height of the sword stele is the Sword Ancestor's approval, and there is no room for falsehood."
Come on, come on, everyone's here, let's take a look together!
As he spoke, he waved to the crowd.
Upon hearing this, Leng Qianqiu, Ling Cang, and the others were all moved.
The opportunity to witness Chen Xin test his Sword Dao is rare.
But they all instinctively turned their gazes to Han Xuanji.
When they first entered the Sword Stele Forest, their leader was still the Sword Lord Zang Kong.
But as soon as Han Xuanji arrived, everyone's attention was unconsciously drawn to her.
Han Xuanji looked around.
Si Xing was looking at him, Chen Xin was looking at him, Fu Xin and Zang Kong were looking at him, and the exchange students from the Sacred Court were also looking at him.
A dozen pairs of eyes fell on him at once, and even the Sword Pavilion disciples who were originally studying the sword inscription around him turned their curious gazes to him.
Han Xuanji sighed inwardly. It would be too much of a mood killer to say no now.
His lips curved slightly, and his tone was calm:
"Let's go, let's witness Brother Chen's Sword Dao together."
Upon hearing this, Leng Qianqiu, Ling Cang, and the others all smiled.
Chen Xin also withdrew his gaze, slightly raised his head, and looked towards the sword stele that belonged to him deep in the Sword Stele Forest.
He thought to himself that although Han Xuanji had entered the Sage Realm Stage earlier than him and his cultivation was now higher, Chen Xin would never lose in the Sword Dao.
This is his path, and it is also his pride.
The group passed through layers of sword tablets and headed towards Chen Xin's sword tablet.
The surrounding sword tablets are of varying ages. Generally speaking, the sword marks on the shorter tablets are less clear, and the Sword Intent is also weaker.
Some of the steles are hundreds of feet tall, and most of them were left by Sword Dao masters from long ago. Some of the Sword Intent is flamboyant, while others is restrained.
Chen Xin's sword monument is located in a relatively open area deep within the Sword Stele Forest. There are no other sword monuments around to compete with it. It stands alone, quietly on the open ground, appearing somewhat aloof and unruly.
The sword monument was not tall, less than ten zhang, and was dark gray in color. Dao's Extremity sword mark engraved on the surface of the monument, so shallow that it almost blended into the stone.
Unless you look closely, you wouldn't notice any difference between this sword mark and the other sword inscriptions.
However, when a skilled swordsman senses the sword mark, they will find that the Sword Intent contained within it is extremely restrained, yet all-encompassing, as if an entire Starry Sky has been compressed into a painting.
Si Xing walked to the sword monument, opened his arms, and spoke with sincere admiration:
"Look, what a beautiful sword stele! What a magnificent Sword Dao! Since Junior Brother Chen Xin first came to the Sword Stele Forest, he sat in meditation for a thousand years to comprehend the Sword Dao. This is his second time here."
Nine zhang nine zhang—this was the height he left behind the first time. Now he has reached the Eternal Sage Realm.
I really don't know how far my junior brother's Sword Dao has progressed.
Fu Xin stood to the side, her gaze sweeping over Chen Xin's face.
Chen Xin remained indifferent, but Fu Xin noticed that her gaze would always inadvertently drift slightly towards Han Xuanji.
The frequency was low, and it was very well hidden, but he saw through it at a glance.
Chen Xin probably didn't care about the height of the sword monument at all; he came here simply to show off his Sword Dao in front of this formidable opponent.
After all, in terms of strength, Han Xuanji is undoubtedly superior.
When it Sword Dao, Chen Xin has absolute confidence.