Xiao Chen's Bearing
In the sky, Yuan Ke trembled upon hearing Xiao Chen's question, as if he had thought of something terrible. He then cupped his hands and said, "I apologize for my presumption. Farewell."
Jian Xin, who had been eager to try his hand at swordplay, gave up the idea of witnessing Xiao Chen's full-force sword strike after hearing these words.
In the great struggle of the world, survival is the most important thing. If he were to shatter his Jian Xin today because of momentary curiosity and bravado, then he could forget about becoming a saint, let alone having any chance of becoming the supreme being.
Jian Xin, who was standing to the side, immediately gave up the idea of witnessing Xiao Chen's sword strike, and Fist Dao, "Farewell."
After watching the two leave, Xiao Chen glanced at everyone present and asked calmly, "Is there anyone else who wants to fight this Holy Son?"
quiet...
Xiao Chen was met with silence.
After a long while, Xuandaozi finally spoke, "I admire Holy Son Xiao's Peerless Sword Dao. My Supreme Purity Sword Sect wishes to Holy Son Xiao as the champion of this sword competition."
When the Saint from the Great Sage saw that Xuandaozi had spoken, they all echoed his sentiments.
"Holy Son Xiao should be the champion of this sword competition."
Seeing that no one had any objections, Xiao Chen returned to the Sword Dao Academy.
As soon as he landed, Elder Withered Sword came forward, smiling, and said, "Holy Son, you've really brought great honor to the Sword Dao Academy this time!"
Xiao Chen cupped his hands and said, "Uncle-Master Withered Sword is too kind. This is my duty. I wonder if Junior Brother Tang is able to fight again?"
Tang Xuan smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I have just taken the sacred medicine and I am sure I will secure a seat."
"Good."
Xiao Chen patted his shoulder. "Then let's, as fellow disciples, enter Sword Emperor's Cliff together this time."
This scene was witnessed by many cultivators. They hadn't expected that Xiao Chen was not only exceptionally strong, but also had such a broad mind, completely different from those arrogant and aloof geniuses.
The cultivators from Great Sage saw this and felt envious.
Even Jian Xin couldn't help but murmur, "I cannot match the elegance of Holy Son Xiao."
Upon hearing this, the sect leader of the Mysterious Heaven Sword Sect wanted to comfort his prized disciple, but he didn't know how to begin.
Jian Xin was already quite excellent, but compared to Xiao Chen, he was still somewhat lacking. At this moment, he really wanted to say, "Why was Xiao Chen born when Jian Xin was already here?"
The Western Peak Sword Debate continued. After deliberation, the Saint of the Great Sage unanimously agreed that Jian Xin and Yuan Ke should be tied for second place, with the remaining seven spots to be contested by the other prodigies.
Jian Xin no longer had any intention of competing with Yuan Ke. If he couldn't get first place, second or third place made no difference to him.
It was dusk.
The Western Peak Sword Debate has officially concluded.
Tang Xuan ultimately achieved tenth place in the sword competition, marking the first time in thousands of years that the Sword Dao Academy had two members enter the top ten.
The students of the Sword Dao Academy began to celebrate after learning of the result.
Of course, some people were also curious about Xiao Chen's background.
Just as the students of the Sword Dao Academy were about to return to their separate residence, Xuandaozi smiled and blocked Academy Head Meng's path.
"Old Meng, what exactly is the background of this Holy Son Xiao?"
He spoke softly, but the actions of a Saint always attract the attention of countless people.
Many cultivators on the Summit of Western Peak turned their gazes to Academy Head Meng.
Academy Head Meng, catching his breath, said with a smile, "Old man Xuandao, I think you're getting more and more confused. Junior Nephew Xiao is the Holy Son of my Sword Dao Academy. What kind of background do you think he has? Do you think there are any other Holy Sons in the entire continent besides those of my Sword Dao Academy?"
Xuandaozi initially wanted to retort, but after thinking about it carefully, he said, "Could he be from the Profound Continent Dao-Seeking Academy?"
"Good."
Xiao Chen cupped his hands and said, "Senior has excellent eyesight. I am indeed a Holy Son of the Profound Continent Dao-Seeking Academy. I heard that the sword cultivators of the Sword Continent Peerless, so I came here to train. I never expected to meet fellow Jian Xin Yuan Ke here today. My path is not lonely."
Upon hearing this, Jian Xin and Yuan Ke smiled and said in unison, "Fellow Daoist Xiao flatters us. We only realized today that there are always people more skilled than us, and the world is vast beyond our understanding. If there is an opportunity, we will have another match next time."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen smiled and said, "Why wait until next time? We have nothing to do tonight, so how about we discuss swordsmanship over wine right here Summit of Western Peak?"
"Great idea!"
Jian Xin and Yuan Ke said with delight.
Seeing the three heroes showing such mutual respect, everyone felt only envy and wanted to join them.
Xuandaozi continued, "Nephew Xiao, do you know who my master is?"
Xiao Chen respectfully replied, "Replying to Senior, my master Great Sage Qiankun."
"It's him."
Upon hearing the words "Great Sage Qiankun," Xuandaozi's face showed reverence, and he murmured, "No wonder Junior Nephew Xiao is so outstanding."
Although he was a veteran Saint, he dared not underestimate the Great Sage Qiankun, who was a being who could defeat two sages at once.
The other Saint from the holy lands also nodded slightly. They had long heard of the name of the Great Sage Qiankun. Even though some people had previously looked down on him, after witnessing Xiao Chen's prowess, they had developed a greater respect for the Great Sage Qiankun.
After exchanging pleasantries, everyone returned to their respective villas.
Night falls.
Xiao Chen carried the sacred wine to the Summit of Western Peak, where Jian Xin and Yuan Ke were already waiting.
"Have you two been waiting for so long, fellow Daoists?"
"We just arrived too."
Jian Xin said with a smile.
"Good."
Yuan Ke echoed this.
Neither of them displayed the arrogance and conceit they had shown during the day, and Xiao Chen also refrained from revealing his disdain for everything. The three of them sat down like long-lost friends, each taking out their treasured wines.
After several rounds of drinks...
The three of them each recounted their own Sword Dao, and when they heard something particularly impressive, they would exclaim, "Wonderful!"
In the early hours of the morning, Jian Xin said, "Now that you two have finished discussing Sword Dao, why don't you share your thoughts on the situation in your respective continents?"
Xiao Chen: "Okay."
Yuan Ke smiled and said, "No problem. I'm sure you two are both curious about the Heaven Continent, so let me tell you about the situation Heaven Continent. In the Heaven Continent, it's not uncommon for geniuses like me to comprehend the True Essence of the Great Dao at the early Nirvana Realm. Almost every holy land or True God disciple has one. I can only barely rank in the top twenty among the geniuses of the Sword Continent."
hiss...
Upon hearing this, Jian Xin gasped, "Heaven Continent truly lives up to its reputation as the land of Heaven's Mandate on the Profound Heaven Continent; it is indeed teeming with geniuses. I wonder what Profound Continent is like?"
Xiao Chen said, "Profound Continent and Sword Continent are similar. As far as I know, there were three people in the Nirvana Realm who comprehended the True Essence of the Great Dao, but that was a while ago. Now there may be four or five."
"What makes you say that, fellow Daoist?"
Yuan Ke asked curiously.
"Because there are several other geniuses like me under my master's tutelage. It's not surprising that they comprehend the True Essence of the Great Dao in the Dao Integration Realm. It just so happens that I have several junior brothers and sisters who have already entered the Dao Integration Realm."
As Xiao Chen spoke, he took a sip of wine, seemingly oblivious to the fact that Jian Xin and Yuan Ke were dumbfounded.
After a long silence, Jian Xin finally spoke, "Fellow Daoist, could you tell us about your fellow disciples?"
Xiao Chen didn't speak, but took a sip and said with a smile, "If you two are going to participate in the Great World Competition, you will definitely see them. If you encounter them one day and can't defeat them, you can mention my name. For my sake as your senior brother, they might let you go."
Jian Xin: "..."
Yuan Ke: "..."