The Mansion Competition the Sixteen Princes' Mansions has finally come to an end.
However, the contestants' reputation and fame did not diminish in the slightest after the event ended.
It could even be said that Lin Xuan, and the True Spirit Prince's Mansion, became famous throughout the Taiyu Divine Dynasty directly because of the Mansion Competition.
Dongfang Muxue emerged as the biggest winner of this Mansion Competition.
The Eldest Imperial Prince, defeated, remained silent with a somber expression. He merely glanced coldly at everyone, especially Lin Xuan and Dongfang Muxue, before turning and leaving with his men.
However, he didn't make any new moves for a while, as if he had completely given up and no new news or activity emerged.
But no one believed that the Eldest Imperial Prince would give up so easily.
His competition with Dongfang Muxue had almost reached a fever pitch.
The calm he displayed at this moment was merely the calm before the storm.
They were well aware that it wouldn't be long before the princess and the Eldest Imperial Prince would engage in a final contest to determine who should remain in the Taiyu Divine Dynasty to inherit the position of the dynasty's ruler.
Meanwhile, other forces that had been observing for a long time finally moved their positions after the Mansion Competition ended.
They knew that this was the best time to exit the game.
If they don't step in now, it means they have no intention of taking sides. After that, no matter what they do or which side they stand on, they will probably never be able to squeeze into the central high-level ranks of the Taiyu Divine Dynasty.
Therefore.
After the Mansion Competition ended, Dongfang Muxue became extremely busy.
Countless powerful figures, whether openly or covertly, came to her door, some intending to pledge allegiance, some willing to become retainers of the princess's household, and others declaring their complete allegiance to the princess, serving her and vying for a high position.
In an instant.
Dongfang Muxue was unparalleled in her fame.
Lin Xuan has not yet left the Taiyu Divine Dynasty.
As the key contributor to Dongfang Muxue's victory in the Mansion Competition, his residence was so popular that countless people practically wore out the threshold just to visit him.
certainly.
They were all kept outside the door.
After all, Lin Xuan wasn't a sociable person, and he especially disliked noise and bustle.
Moreover...
Even if these people visit him, it's nothing more than an attempt to curry favor with the princess's residence or with him. But unfortunately, he is not a member of the Taiyu Divine Dynasty, and after completing his original plan here, he will not stay long.
Such a purposeful person is even less likely to help him accomplish his plan.
Lin Xuan wouldn't even bother to acknowledge him, let alone see him.
The True Spirit Mansion Master was also extremely busy.
I was extremely busy, but also incredibly happy.
Almost immediately after the Mansion Competition ended, the True Spirit Mansion Master couldn't stop smiling.
He originally thought he wouldn't even be able to keep his spot, but unexpectedly, everything went according to plan. Not only did he keep the position of the True Spirit Prince's Mansion, but he also won first place!
This is number one!
This greatly exceeded his expectations.
Under such circumstances, Wang Xiao, this so-called prodigy from Sword Ruins, was too ashamed to stay any longer and slunk away from the Taiyu Divine Dynasty.
certainly...
People can walk.
The losses suffered by the True Spirit Prince's Mansion must be compensated!
However, this is part of the responsibility that Dongfang Muxue needs to negotiate.
Even though the True Spirit Mansion Master has become the number one royal palace, he wouldn't dare to ask the Sword Ruins Emotion-Extinguishing Sword Sect for resources on his own.
He has a lovely daughter, the Ninth Princess Xia Mengyao.
Xia Mengyao was the one who actually invited Lin Xuan.
If it were her, not only would the True Spirit Prince's Mansion lose, but the Princess's Mansion would also lose!
To return a favor.
Dongfang Muxue naturally took on the task of holding the Emotion-Extinguishing Sword Sect accountable.
Although Wang Xiao was a prodigy of the Emotion-Extinguishing Sword Sect, he relied on his status to bully the True Spirit Prince's Mansion, wantonly swindled resources, and even broke contracts multiple times.
Even with the power of the Emotion-Extinguishing Sword Sect, it could not escape compensation in the face of such an undeniable mistake.
You must understand, he used to be able to bully the True Spirit Prince's Mansion at will, but now, behind the True Spirit Prince's Mansion is the Princess's Mansion, representing the Taiyu Divine Dynasty!
One side possesses a terrifying force with three Great Saint. Although the Emotion-Extinguishing Sword Sect has Saint Realm, it is still no match for the Taiyu Divine Dynasty.
However, none of this had much to do with Lin Xuan.
He successfully won first Mansion Competition the Mansion Competition and also won the prize—the broken sword hilt that he had longed for and coveted for so long.
At this moment, in front of Lin Xuan, in the elegant and simple room, the fragrance of sage was burning, the smoke curling and lingering.
He sat at the reddish-brown bronze wooden table, his eyes lowered, gazing at the sword hilt and the broken blade on the table.
Red copper wood can bear a weight of tens of thousands of kilograms and is naturally unafraid of the intent of various swords and blades. However, it is only unafraid; if attacked by the intent of swords and blades, it will shatter directly.
However, the hilt and blade were damaged, leaving only the naturally dissipated Sword Intent. The red copper wood barely bore the weight, emitting creaking sounds as if it could no longer support the strain.
This is already the fifth table Lin Xuan has changed.
This time, he neither damaged the table nor tried to piece together the broken sword.
He simply stared at everything on the table with a complicated expression.
The hilt and the blade are now complete.
He moved his fingers and pieced them together neatly; apart from some cracks and fine lines, not a single piece was missing.
Logically speaking, the sword used by Zhiruo's ancestor could not possibly be an ordinary sword.
A sword capable of withstanding her powerful divine soul and Sword Qi must undoubtedly be a spiritual sword.
The sword possesses a spirit; with the combined force of all parties, it should be restored to its original state.
Even if it doesn't recover, it will only be like dead ashes, quietly releasing its deathly aura.
but...
This sword, however, is completely different.
You can tell just by looking at the five tables he destroyed earlier.
He had already collected all the fragments of the sword, but when he tried to forcibly piece them together using Spiritual Power as a stitch, he not only failed but also nearly injured his own soul.
--If he hadn't sensed the danger and immediately used his Spiritual Power to protect himself, it wouldn't have been the table that was shattered, but rather the spiritual power covering his sword.
I tried several times, but the result was the same.
This surprised Lin Xuan greatly.
You should know...
Having undergone numerous transformations, his soul had long since become incredibly powerful.
Even a soul as powerful as his could still be injured by the remaining Sword Qi of this broken sword...
He knew in his heart that this broken sword was definitely extraordinary and of great importance.
However, while he knew the details, Lin Xuan had no idea how to properly assemble the swords.
For the first time, Lin Xuan sighed deeply, lamenting his own lack of skill.
He had a rudimentary understanding of alchemy and was able to extract the essence of spirit medicine to replenish himself.
He also has some knowledge of formations and can decipher many of them.
His Sword Dao is Luo Heaven possess the talent to surpass him.
but...
He had no experience in weapon crafting.
In fact, one could say they know absolutely nothing about it.
I want to restore my ancestor's sword...
Disaster.
It's difficult!