Supreme Sword God

Chapter 538: Chapter 537: Void Battle, Ye Chen vs Liu Chaoran

These words from Ye Chen were told to him by Luo Qingyi.

However, after Luo Qingyi finished speaking, Ye Chen also had his own understanding. He continued, ”This sword is nurtured by the sharpness of ten thousand swords, like citizens guarding their monarch.

But if a monarch only takes without giving grace, he will lose the people’s hearts.

Even if the people still serve him as their lord, it is due to the oppression of power.

Therefore, a monarch must show virtue to win the people’s loyalty.

Similarly.

This sword also needs to release its sharpness, so the pool of ten thousand swords can be nourished.

Only this kind of cycle is the true essence of nurturing a sword.”

When Ye Chen finished speaking.

A light of contemplation appeared in Lin Yan’s eyes, and gradually, a look of realization came over his face, which then turned into unparalleled excitement!

Ye Chen’s few words seemed like a revelation to him, clearing his confusion.

Previously, he felt hopeless in nurturing the sacred sword, but now Lin Yan saw hope again!

”Younger Brother Ye, your words are of immeasurable value to me, please allow me to bow to you!” Lin Yan said, his tone excited, as he clasped his hands and was about to bow.

Ye Chen immediately stepped forward, holding up Lin Yan’s hand, saying, ”You mustn’t do that, I was just speaking casually, I don’t know the details either.”

Beside them.

Grandmaster Mu Yi, his eyes flickered, said, ”Brother Lin, if you succeed in nurturing the sword, your Artifact Refining Technique will also benefit greatly, and becoming a Holy Weapon Master will be just around the corner, I truly envy you!”

Lin Yan laughed and said, ”Brother Mu, there is no need for such modesty. With your Chaotic Cloak Celestial Spirit Hammer, progressing so valiantly, perhaps you will forge a holy weapon even faster than me.”

The two began exchanging pleasantries.

Ye Chen also had many thoughts in his mind.

He hoped both Lin Yan and Mu Yi would become Holy Weapon Masters, so he would never lack swords in the future.

Just imagining arranging a sword array with a pile of holy weapons excited Ye Chen!

After the mutual flattery, Lin Yan and Mu Yi simultaneously looked at Ye Chen.

Lin Yan said, ”Younger Brother Ye, you are skilled in the Chaotic Cloak Celestial Spirit Hammer, possess the Heaven and Earth Fire Seed Red Flame Spirit Flame, and have profound insight into Artifact Refining... I wonder... to what extent is your level of Artifact Refining?”

Mu Yi’s ears perked up immediately; he was equally curious!

Ye Chen: ”... To be honest with Brother Lin and Grandmaster Mu, I... do not know Artifact Refining!”

Lin Yan and Mu Yi: ”...”

Ye Chen said, ”My heart is solely on the sword, only pursuing the path of the strongest sword cultivator, with no mind for other matters!”

Lin Yan came back to his senses and laughed, ”With such a pure heart for the Sword Dao, Younger Brother Ye, it’s no wonder you have achieved such heights in Sword Dao at a young age.

Since Younger Brother Ye is not interested in Artifact Refining, then it matters not. If I can nurture the sacred sword, it will be my repayment for your guidance, and I will present the sacred sword to you!”

Mu Yi also laughed heartily, ”If one day I can craft a holy weapon, I will certainly present it to Young Master Ye as well!”

They were not merely saying this for effect.

Although holy weapons are extraordinarily precious, compared to Ye Chen, they are insignificant.

They saw boundless potential in Ye Chen; investing in a holy weapon now would surely bring greater returns in the future.

If they don’t take this chance to build a closer connection now, when Ye Chen becomes even stronger, a pile of holy weapons might not even interest him!

Ye Chen smiled and cupped his hands toward them, saying, ”I am truly overwhelmed by the kindness of the two of you.”

Then, the three left the sword pool.

Regarding the matters of the sword pool, they did not mention it to others.

The identity of Ye Chen as Celestial Master Chen was known to only a few Pavilion Masters of the Celestial Soldier Pavilion.

After successfully acquiring the sword, Ye Chen wasted no time and immediately returned to the True Martial Hall.

Although he had the power of the Sword Control Celestial Scripture and Soldier Character Secret, those eighteen swords still needed refinement to better operate as if they were extensions of his arms!

......

The Qi Family.

Guo Tian from the Holy Fist Sect, Guo Fenglin, and Qi Yu from the Qi Family stood in front of Qi Shengjing.

Qi Shengjing looked at Guo Tian and said, ”Tian’er, your plan for Han Feng to target Ye Chen has failed.”

Guo Tian frowned and asked, ”Uncle, do you know what happened?”

Qi Shengjing shook his head and said, ”The specifics are sealed off by the Celestial Soldier Pavilion, making it difficult to investigate, but it is likely related to Han Feng’s father, Han Yunfei.

Over the years, Han Yunfei has been in charge of the Celestial Soldier Pavilion’s procurement, embezzling substantially. When it was exposed, the Grand Pavilion Master of the Celestial Soldier Pavilion came out of seclusion, dismissed Han Yunfei from his position as Third Pavilion Master, and imprisoned the father and son of the Han Family.”

Guo Tian’s eyes glinted and he said, ”The fate of the Han family father and son does not affect me.

I merely went to the Celestial Soldier Pavilion to procure a pair of Ice Silkworm Gloves; everything was in order. As for suggesting Han Feng target Ye Chen, it was just a casual remark.”

”Brother... are we just going to let Ye Chen go?” Guo Fenglin snarled, having been suppressed by Ye Chen twice, losing all face!

Qi Yu’s hatred for Ye Chen was even more intense than Guo Fenglin’s, having been dealt with by Ye Chen several times... Hence, she gritted her teeth and said, ”Cousin, you’re about to head to the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb; you must seize the opportunity to get revenge for us!”

Guo Tian snorted coldly and said, ”Rest assured, even without your urging, I won’t let Ye Chen off!

At the Cyan Cloud Banquet, Ye Chen caught me off guard with the Red Flame Spirit Flame. Now that I am prepared, in our next encounter, I will definitely suppress him!

In the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb, given the unique environment, I’ll find a chance to take his life, ensuring he never comes out once he enters!”

Qi Shengjing acknowledged with a nod and said, ”Tian’er, to be safe, once you enter the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb, you can collaborate with people from Yang Province. I have some connections there; I’ll send someone to arrange things immediately!”

Guo Tian replied, ”Thank you, Uncle!”

The overall strength of Yang Province is much greater than that of Cangzhou.

If they can join forces with people from Yang Province, not only will it ensure success against Ye Chen, but it would also greatly aid in obtaining opportunities in the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb.

......

At this moment.

Ye Chen was alone, on his way back to the True Martial Hall.

Suddenly.

A loud rumbling noise erupted from a distance.

Ye Chen looked towards the direction of the noise and saw a massive golden bell floating in the air.

”Old Tian?”

Ye Chen murmured.

He was very familiar with that golden bell—it belonged to Tian Bugui...

”Why is Old Tian fighting with someone?”

With that thought, Ye Chen immediately rushed over.

Soon after, Ye Chen halted.

The battle ahead was too intense, ripping apart a large portion of space, with chaotic void currents swirling about, extremely terrifying!

Old Tian is a super strong Dharma Realm cultivator; Ye Chen didn’t want to get too close, in case he got caught in the aftershocks of the battle, which would be more than he could handle!

From a distance, Ye Chen activated his Martial Arts Celestial Eye at full power. His gaze penetrated the ravaging storm, seeing the fierce battle in the deep void.

Old Tian, holding a golden bell in one hand and a long sword in the other, was fighting against a middle-aged man.

”Celestial Demon Sect!”

Ye Chen’s expression tightened, having seen the middle-aged man at the Cyan Cloud Banquet—he was a representative of the Celestial Demon Sect!

Su Yun had told Ye Chen that Old Tian used to be part of the Celestial Demon Sect.

Later, an internal conflict broke out in the Celestial Demon Sect, and Old Tian was on the losing side, which forced him to leave the sect in disgrace.

”It looks like... Old Tian might not be able to win!”

Ye Chen murmured softly.

In the void, Old Tian’s moves appeared powerful but were already showing signs of being exhausted beneath a strong façade...

Just then.

A cold voice rang out.

”This matter is not something you are qualified to meddle with. If you don’t want to die, leave immediately!”

Ye Chen withdrew his gaze from the void, turning to look to his left.

The speaker was Liu Chaoran of the Celestial Demon Sect!

Liu Chaoran, with a long sword on his back, was walking slowly towards Ye Chen, his eyes filled with contempt!