The Sword Dao Academy's Rules

Among the crowd of people from the Sword Dao Academy, a disheveled old man looked at Xiao Chen and his group with a serious expression.

He was an extremely old-fashioned-looking man; the way he stood there gave the impression that a mountain stood in front of you.

Upon seeing this, the Dean of the Sword Dao Institute quickly said, "Elder Ku, Prodigy Xiao is a disciple of our Dao-Seeking Academy, so he can't be considered an outsider. There's no need to bring up the rules."

Upon hearing this, Elder Ku did not compromise and continued, "The rules of the Dean cannot be abolished, unless they do not bring their swords into the mountain."

Upon hearing this, the people present reacted in various ways. Although they did not speak, they instinctively moved closer to Elder Ku.

Xiao Chen was not angered by this and said with a smile, "Since the Sword Dao Academy has rules, I, Holy Son of Dao Seeking the Dao, cannot break them. Senior, please tell me your rules."

"Fine."

The dean then said, "The rule of my Sword Dao Academy is that if you want to enter the mountain with a sword, you must pass through a ten-person sword formation; otherwise, you must remove your sword."

This is also to prevent conflicts between visiting cultivators in the mountains from escalating into a major disaster.

Xiao Chen nodded slightly. "Then let's follow the rules."

Upon hearing this, ten King and Marquis stepped forward from the Sword Dao Academy, each wielding a longsword.

Although their longswords were not drawn, the Sword Intent emanating from them was already palpable.

Each of them possessed the Sword Intent Great Perfection, and behind them stood numerous swords formed from that Sword Intent.

All eyes turned to Xiao Chen, and they said in unison, "Holy Son Xiao, please enlighten us."

The others at the Sword Dao Academy wore expressions of schadenfreude upon witnessing this scene.

The dean continued, "Nephew Xiao, our Sword Dao Academy's Ten Absolutes Sword Formation is invincible among those of the same realm; only Great Sage can break it. You still have time to choose to unsheathe your sword."

Although he said that, he was still very curious about just how strong this Holy Son of Dao Seeking was.

"Being invincible within the same realm is indeed quite interesting."

Xiao Chen paused for a moment, then changed the subject. "However, if that's all there is to it, I think it's better not to attempt the Ten Absolutes Sword Formation."

Before the words were even finished, the swordsman from the Sword Dao Academy chimed in sarcastically, "I thought the Holy Son from the Dao-Seeking Academy would be so strong, but it seems he's nothing special."

Although the surrounding elders did not speak, their eyes revealed disdain.

The ten King and Marquis said in unison, "In that case, Holy Son Xiao, the four of you, please remove your swords."

Xiao Chen said with a smile, "Please don't misunderstand, everyone. What I mean is, if you want to fight, send a Great Sage Sword Dao to fight me. None of you ten can even withstand a single sword strike from me."

These words immediately caused a huge uproar.

The ten King and Marquis were immediately enraged and began to rebuke them.

"Holy Son Xiao, although you come from the Dao-Seeking Academy, you should know that Sword Continent is the place where Sword Dao flourishes. You may be invincible among your peers in the Profound Continent, but here you may not be the strongest!"

"Holy Son Xiao, since you have such confidence, why don't you try to break through the sword formation? Or are you afraid?"

"..."

Jianzi also spoke up, "Senior brother, if you are so strong, why did you come to the Sword Continent to learn swordsmanship?"

Even the previously kind and amiable old dean's face turned ugly.

He said sternly, "Holy Son Xiao, Sword Continent is not a place for empty words. If you are truly strong, then let us witness your power."

Xiao Chen's smile vanished. He took only half a step forward, and his entire aura instantly changed.

The way he stood there was like that of an Invincible Sword who looked down on all the heroes in the world.

With his hands behind his back, he said calmly, "I stand right here. Do you have the courage to draw your swords against me?"

As he finished speaking, the Invincible True Essence of Sword Dao erupted from his body, and a Divine Sword Faxiang stood behind him.

Upon witnessing this scene, the swords in the hands of the ten King and Marquis trembled involuntarily.

Clang!

With a clang of swords, their longswords flew uncontrollably from their sheaths and landed on the ground.

The True Essence of Sword Dao!

The cultivators of the Sword Dao Academy were not ignorant people; upon seeing the Divine Sword Faxiang behind Xiao Chen, they instinctively exclaimed in surprise.

Jianzi instinctively took a half step back, muttering, "This... how is this possible? He's clearly just a King and Marquis, how could he possibly comprehend the True Essence of Sword Dao?"

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out, breaking the oppressive atmosphere.

"Nephew Xiao, your Sword Dao Peerless. Let this old man experience the True Essence of Sword Dao."

As the voice rang out, Elder Ku stepped out from the crowd and bowed slightly to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen looked at Elder Ku with a smile and said, "Since Senior is interested, let's have a little sparring. Please."

"Please."

Elder Ku did not change in the slightest because Xiao Chen exuded the True Essence of Sword Dao; he still had that stern face.

Xiao Chen glanced around and said, "There are too many people here. If we fight, we'll inevitably hurt someone. Let's fight in the air instead."

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

As soon as Elder Ku finished speaking, the two of them leaped into the sky and flew away.

Clang!

The two of them drew their swords together.

Elder Ku slowly said, "I broke through to the Great Sage Realm two hundred years ago, and I have now comprehended four points of the True Essence of Sword Dao. What I cultivate is the Kumu Sword Dao, where one sword can wither all things."

The two were not engaged in a life-or-death battle, and since they were from the same sect, it was normal for them to exchange pleasantries before the fight.

Xiao Chen smiled and said, "Several years ago, when I broke through to the Nirvana Realm, I followed the Invincible Sword Dao, and now I have comprehended five points of the True Essence of Sword Dao."

Upon hearing this, everyone on Sword-Riding Peak instinctively gasped.

Jianzi walked to the dean's side and asked in a low voice, "Master, is Uncle-Master Kumu alright?"

The dean's expression was extremely solemn. "It's hard to say. Although Junior Brother Kumu's cultivation is stronger than Junior Nephew Xiao's, he hasn't gone as far on the path of Sword Dao as Junior Nephew Xiao. Even if we win this battle, it will be a pyrrhic victory."

As the two spoke, the aura emanating from Elder Ku and Xiao Chen enveloped the entire Sword Dao Academy.

The disciples in the academy all stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes to the two figures in the sky.

"Who is that person, daring to fight Elder Ku?"

"Could it be Great Sage from the Mysterious Heaven Sword Sect?"

"..."

Silence reigned on Sword-Riding Peak.

Every cultivator present held their Spirit Condensation and focused intently on the two figures in the sky.

Although the cultivators of the Sword Continent often resort to swords, the Great Sage Battle is a rare learning opportunity for many cultivators.

call...

A gust of wind blew by.

It wasn't cold, but it stirred Elder Ku Ku's heart, which was as dry as a well.

His sword then thrust out. "Withering and Flourishing in One Sword!"

Clang!

With a sword cry, a terrifying Sword Qi instantly pierced through half the sky.

Wherever that sword touched, everything withered and died; the mere sight of that sword light was enough to chill one's heart.

"Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin!"

Xiao Chen didn't hold back either, drawing his sword and swinging it.

In an instant, Sword Qi filled the sky.

Rumble!

A loud explosion was heard.

All the people saw was a figure falling from the sky.

In the blink of an eye, everyone could see the figure clearly, and many people instinctively exclaimed in surprise.

"Elder Ku."

Upon seeing this, the dean quickly raised his hand to stop the crowd who wanted to step forward to help Elder Ku.

Fortunately, Elder Ku steadied himself just before landing and managed to land safely.

Even so, he was in a terrible state, his robes were torn to shreds, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

puff...

Elder Ku felt a sweet taste in his throat, spat out a mouthful of blood, and nearly lost his balance.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly and steadied himself with his sword. After catching his breath, he bowed slightly to Xiao Chen in the sky and said, "Thank you for your mercy, Holy Son Holy Son Xiao. I concede defeat."