Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 2250: Chapter 2294: Gifting Treasures

Jian Sankuang and the Long Ming Sage wore solemn expressions. Looking down and sensing their surroundings, they discovered that the Sword Qi of the World Artifact was still separated by the First Layer of the Array. It would take some time to draw it here, and they feared they wouldn’t last that long.

But right at this moment, a muffled THUD echoed out. Jiang Fan’s eighteen Array Stones, melting continuously, had actually melted a fist-deep dent into the Array beneath their feet.

Sensing a weak point in the Array, the World Artifact’s Sword Qi mobilized its power to coordinate with Jiang Fan from the inside out. With a loud CRACK, a hole was blasted through the Array. Then, violently torn open by the Sword Qi, the gap suddenly expanded dozens of times over—large enough for a person to enter.

Jian Sankuang’s eyes lit up at the sight. She shouted to Jiang Fan, ”You go in first!” At this most critical moment, her first concern was not the safety of her own people, but Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan sensed the situation outside, his expression grave. Without looking back, he replied, ”Senior San Chi, you go first. I have a Protective Dharma Treasure.”

The Long Ming Sage cast a profound look at Jiang Fan and Jian Sankuang. Gritting his teeth, he commanded, ”Retreat immediately! Do not linger in battle!” With that, he leaped into the hole first.

Jian Sankuang, meanwhile, manipulated her sword clouds to blast back an incoming attack from a Three Calamities Realm expert. Fighting as she retreated, she yelled, ”You go first!”

Jiang Fan didn’t waste words. He controlled the Immortal King’s Undying Bell, letting it orbit around her. It blocked wave after wave of attacks from the Three Calamities Realm, buying Jian Sankuang the opportunity to fall back.

Just as Jian Sankuang was finally about to retreat to his side, the auras of over a dozen experts from the Three Calamities Realm charged in simultaneously! These were Three Calamities Realm experts—the strongest echelon in all the heavens! Even a single one was terrifyingly powerful, let alone over a dozen.

They struck in unison, unleashing devastating killing moves toward Jian Sankuang. This was no longer something the Immortal King’s Undying Bell could withstand!

A flash of resolve passed through Jian Sankuang’s eyes as she shouted, ”Detonate!”

BOOM BOOM BOOM!

The cloud of swords fending off the enemies suddenly burst apart en masse! Over ninety Top-grade Spirit Swords exploded on the spot! The power of a single sword might not be enough to harm a Three Calamities Realm expert, but what about ten? Or ninety?

Caught completely off guard, the crowd was blasted back out of the breach by the sudden explosion. Seizing this chance, Jian Sankuang grabbed Jiang Fan’s hand and leaped into the hole. Jiang Fan hastily recalled the Immortal King’s Undying Bell.

He felt a wave of dizzying vertigo. The next moment, the pressure on his body vanished, and he found himself out in the extra-dimensional Void.

Looking up, he saw a bizarre, gargantuan sword—tens of thousands of feet long and entirely engraved with array patterns! Half of its blade was thrust straight into the Nanqian World. This must have been the very sword that breached the Array, giving everyone a chance to break out of the prison and escape.

SWISH!

Two figures rushed over. One of them was naturally the Long Ming Sage, who had escaped first. Looking deeply relieved, he said, ”It’s good that you’re alright. The fact that we managed to scrape by with our lives is truly a blessing from the heavens.”

Beside him stood a white-haired elder from the Martial Vault, another powerhouse who had come to their aid. Impressively, he was also a Great Sage of the Three Calamities Realm.

Stroking his beard, the elder said, ”Nanqian’s Ancient Array was far more difficult to break than we anticipated. If it weren’t for the two of you using a powerful array-breaking Magical Treasure to coordinate with me from the inside, I’m afraid we wouldn’t have made it in time.”

Jian Sankuang looked perplexed. ”Coordinate from the inside?” She turned a questioning gaze toward the Long Ming Sage.

The Long Ming Sage appeared equally confused. ”The two of us barely had enough time to fight for our lives against the enemy, so how could we spare any focus to break the Array? Besides, we don’t possess the means to break an Array of this caliber.”

”Huh?” The white-bearded elder was stunned. His gaze then naturally fell upon Jiang Fan. Noticing the eighteen Array Stones orbiting around the young man, a look of realization dawned on his face. ”So it was your doing, sir! Long Ming, Sankuang, where did you find such an incredible helper to break the Array?”

Jian Sankuang asked in astonishment, ”It was you?”

Having confirmed their safety, Jiang Fan stowed away his Array Stones and replied, ”I merely offered my meager strength. It doesn’t amount to a tenth of what this giant sword before us accomplished.”

Over a dozen Arrays had been entirely severed by this giant sword. His Array Stones hadn’t even managed to melt the First Layer.

The bloodshot hue still lingered in Jian Sankuang’s eyes, but her gaze upon Jiang Fan held far more tenderness than before. ”Thank you so much for today.”

If Jiang Fan hadn’t risked his life to deliver the swords, they would have perished long ago. Not to mention, he had also assisted in breaking the Array and used his own Life-saving Magical Treasure, the Immortal King’s Undying Bell, to save her. She owed him a massive debt today; even if she wanted to return the favor, she didn’t know how she ever could.

The Long Ming Sage also cupped his hands in gratitude. ”Young friend Jiang Fan, the Seven Swords will never forget this great kindness. If there is ever anywhere you need help, this old man will be duty-bound to assist.”

There were plenty of areas where Jiang Fan needed help. However, the Seven Swords were severely injured and still faced pursuit by Nanqian; there was nothing they could realistically do right now. After a brief moment of thought, he said, ”My wife, Liu Qingxian, is pursuing advanced studies in your Martial Vault. If possible, just look after her a little.”

Relying solely on the Fuyun Great Sage to protect Liu Qingxian meant there would inevitably be times when he was distracted. But if he added the backing of the Seven Swords, Liu Qingxian could truly walk sideways—entirely untouchable—within the Martial Vault.

”Your wife?” The tenderness in Jian Sankuang’s eyes dissipated, replaced instantly by her usual coldness. ”Your women really are scattered all over the heavens, aren’t they? You even have one in my Martial Vault!”

Jiang Fan rubbed his nose and said, ”Master, since you’re a woman, it will be more convenient for you to take care of her. I’ll be relying on you from now on.”

Master?

The white-haired elder stroked his beard. ”Sankuang, did you successfully take Jiang Fan of Central Earth as your Disciple?”

Jian Sankuang shot Jiang Fan a glare. ”Shut up! Who’s your master?”

Jiang Fan was speechless. This woman flipped her attitude faster than turning the page of a book! His eyes darted around, and he teased playfully, ”If I don’t call you Master, what should I call you? Don’t tell me you also want me to call you... mmph... mmph...”

Before he could finish, a pale-faced Jian Sankuang slapped a hand tightly over his mouth. ”If you dare say it out loud, I’ll butcher you!” she threatened viciously.

If what happened in the Martial Vault came to light, would she still have the face to keep living? She might as well drop dead on the spot.

The Long Ming Sage gave the two of them a profound look, as if he understood something. Smiling faintly without exposing them, he said, ”Since she is your wife, we will naturally look after her. Furthermore, I see you possess a deep attainment in the Sword Dao. Let me give you some Spirit Swords as a gift.”

He waved his sleeve. A palm-sized Jade Box materialized, and resting quietly inside were twelve jade swords. Every single one was a Top-grade Spirit Sword!

Compared to the fourteen Top-grade Spirit Swords Jiang Fan had haphazardly collected, these Spirit Swords were all forged from a uniform material. If used in the same Sword Array, their power would reach a whole new level!

Overjoyed, Jiang Fan quickly cupped his fist and said, ”Thank you, Senior!”

The white-haired elder revealed a thoughtful expression. He looked at Jian Sankuang, then at Jiang Fan, seemingly grasping the relationship between the two as well. ”Since this is our first time meeting, allow me to give you a little gift as well,” he said with a smile.

He took out a Sword Box. As it opened, an array of compact Spirit Swords was revealed lying inside. Every single one was a top-grade spirit sword!

Jiang Fan did a rough count, his pupils involuntarily shrinking. ”Over two hundred?”

Although they were only Top Grade, this sheer quantity was simply astounding!