Supreme Sword God

Chapter 673: Chapter 672: Surge in Cultivation, Visitors from the Situ Family

”Buzz buzz buzz!”

The sound of swords resonated continuously from the Sword Pool.

Ten thousand swords chimed together!

Even Lin Yan, a Saint Realm powerhouse, felt a tingling sensation on his scalp from the resounding clang.

In such an environment, Ye Chen was still able to cultivate... it was simply beyond his comprehension!

At this moment, within the Sword Pool, the holy sword embryo nurtured by ten thousand swords was also trembling incessantly, releasing invisible sharp emanations towards Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was simultaneously absorbing and refining the Sword Qi, merging it into his own sword essence, and using the myriad swords in the Sword Pool to deduce the power of the Soldier Character Secret, doing both things at once!

At this moment.

In a secret room within the Celestial Soldier Pavilion.

Situ Guang’s gaze was icy cold, and he remained silent.

A man in a white robe stood before Situ Guang, his expression complicated.

The man in the white robe was Bai Ran, who had a close personal relationship with Qi Shengjing of the Qi Family and was a disciple of the Fourth Pavilion Master of the Celestial Soldier Pavilion!

Bai Ran hadn’t expected Qi Shengjing to dump such a difficult problem on him!

Just because Situ Guang here opposed Ye Chen, Shi Fengchun from the True Martial Hall put on a world-shaking drama in Celestial Cyan City, which led to the destruction of the Qi Family.

Staring at Bai Ran, Situ Guang said, ”Master Bai, if you’re worried about being implicated, you can report it to the True Martial Hall.”

Bai Ran’s expression was complex.

Report Situ Guang?

Situ Guang would surely die.

Even if Situ Guang didn’t die by his own hand, he’d also be in huge trouble.

The True Martial Hall didn’t fear the Situ Family, but the Situ Family would certainly hold him accountable.

”Young Master Situ, you misunderstand me. I will find a way to get you out of Celestial Cyan City,” Bai Ran said.

Solely removing Situ Guang was the most correct choice; this matter must absolutely not be exposed.

”Master Bai, no need to trouble yourself. I won’t leave. In a few days, powerful figures from our Situ Family will arrive in Celestial Cyan City,” Situ Guang said with great certainty!

Bai Ran fell silent.

Situ Guang continued, ”Master Bai, once the powerhouses from my Situ Family arrive, I won’t need to trouble you anymore. However, for helping me escape this time, the Situ Family will heavily reward you.”

”Young Master Situ, you’ve given me too much credit...” Bai Ran replied.

Situ Guang: ”Master Bai, I have a matter. If you’re willing to help, from now on, you will be our Situ Family’s valued guest. Of course, if Master Bai isn’t willing to reveal it, it’s fine; our Situ Family will provide other heavy rewards.”

”Young Master Situ, I’m just a nobody within the Celestial Soldier Pavilion, with no influence. I’m afraid I can’t help you much.”

”Please hear me out first,” Situ Guang said. ”I’m here in Celestial Cyan City for two things. First, to investigate Ye Chen’s secret background, which has already failed.

But I have a more important mission, which is to find Celestial Master Chen. Our Situ Family hopes to seek his help.

But Celestial Master Chen’s whereabouts are mysterious, and my quest has been fruitless.

I know Celestial Master Chen has some dealings with the Celestial Soldier Pavilion.

If Master Bai can provide me with some clues about Celestial Master Chen, the Situ Family will fully support you in becoming an Artifact Refining Grandmaster, including providing refining resources, secret techniques, and the lifelong insights of several Artifact Refining Grandmasters!”

Upon hearing this, Bai Ran was clearly tempted.

Seizing the opportunity, Situ Guang added, ”Master Bai Ran, I’m a direct descendant of the Situ Family. What I say represents the decisions of the Situ Family!”

Bai Ran gritted his teeth and said, ”If I’m not mistaken, Celestial Master Chen should currently be in the Celestial Soldier Pavilion. I have noticed the Ninth Pavilion Master Liu Hong seems to be organizing something busily, and there aren’t many things that can make him so concerned and anxious!”

”Oh? Then could Master Bai find out exactly where Celestial Master Chen is within the Celestial Soldier Pavilion?” Situ Guang’s eyes became fervent and eager.

Bai Ran shook his head, saying: ”I cannot find that out, but I can keep an eye on the movements of Ninth Pavilion Master Liu Hong to deduce matters related to Celestial Master Chen.”

”Then I’ll leave it to you, Master Bai!” Situ Guang said.

.....

In the Sword Pool.

For several consecutive days, Ye Chen continued to absorb the sharpness of ten thousand swords.

His cultivation realm was rising rapidly, breaking through from the Unity Realm Fourth Layer, into the Fifth Layer, then to the Sixth and Seventh Layers!

He broke through three realms consecutively!

Lin Yan, who had been keeping watch near the Sword Pool and hadn’t left an inch, was numbed with shock over the past few days.

The Unity Realm stage was not weak, and for Ye Chen to break through three realms consecutively without using pills or essence stones was an extraordinary achievement.

Of course, Lin Yan thought everything was still reasonable.

Using the sharpness of ten thousand swords to cultivate, such a feat was something no one but Ye Chen could achieve.

Even as a Great Saint, entering the Sword Pool, it would be impossible to cultivate, but for Ye Chen, it was perfectly feasible.

At this point, Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes.

His cultivation reached the Unity Realm Seventh Layer, a considerable surge in power, but if he continued to absorb the sharpness of ten thousand swords, it would affect the operation of the Sword Pool.

He must exercise moderation!

The Sword Pool encompassed the Celestial Soldier Pavilion’s vast devotion and was Brother Lin’s hope for nurturing the holy sword!

Besides the enhancement of his cultivation realm, his understanding of the Soldier Character Secret had also greatly increased.

The gains far surpassed using up all the remaining Soldier Secret Mark energy from earlier.

After all, deriving on his own was a completely different concept from comprehending something ready-made!

Ye Chen ceased the cultivation technique, slowly arose, a golden glow flashed beneath his feet, and he exited the Sword Pool.

The ten thousand swords once again lightly trembled and chimed, as if bidding farewell to their monarch.

”Younger Brother Ye, congratulations on breaking through three realms!”

Lin Yan said with a smile.

Ye Chen replied, ”I have to thank Brother Lin for providing me with such a cultivation opportunity.”

Lin Yan: ”Aside from nurturing the holy sword, the Sword Pool has no other use; it’s fitting to assist Younger Brother Ye this way.

Additionally, Liu Hong has arranged for the Celestial Soldier Pavilion’s most outstanding Artifact Refiners; they have now forged six swords, and three sets of Linked Mother-Child Thunder are ready.”

.....

A moment later.

Ye Chen and Lin Yan exited the Sword Pool.

Liu Hong immediately brought over six middle-grade Dao Swords and three sets of Linked Mother-Child Thunder.

The six middle-grade Dao Swords were identical to the previous eighteen middle-grade Dao Swords Ye Chen had; they belonged to the same series, ensuring enough swords to set up the Infinite Star Sword Array, with five swords remaining for replacement if needed.

The Linked Mother-Child Thunder, totaling ten pieces per set, includes one big and nine small; the Mother Thunder is as large as a regular human’s head, while the Child Thunder is about the size of an adult male’s fist, imbued with intense thunder attribute energy.

Ye Chen carefully received the items, thanked them once more, and then prepared to bid farewell.

Just then.

An elder hurriedly approached.

”Grand Pavilion Master, Celestial Master Chen.”

”Fifth Pavilion Master, what’s the matter?” Lin Yan asked, frowning.

The elder replied, ”A large group from the Situ Family has suddenly arrived, claiming they know Celestial Master Chen is here in our Celestial Soldier Pavilion, and they demand to see Celestial Master Chen!”

A flash of cold light glinted in Lin Yan’s eyes.

If the Situ Family knew that Celestial Master Chen was Ye Chen, they would surely strike mercilessly!

”Investigate thoroughly; whoever leaked the secret, kill them!” Lin Yan roared angrily, then turned to Ye Chen and said, ”Younger Brother Ye, wait here for a moment. I’ll deal with the Situ Family. No matter how strong they are, they won’t dare cause trouble in the Celestial Soldier Pavilion!”

Ye Chen’s eyes flashed as he said, ”Brother Lin, the people from the Situ Family want to find Celestial Master Chen. At present, they don’t know it’s me, so why don’t I meet them first to see what they’re planning?”

”Impossible, it’s too risky. The Situ Family, being such a Hidden Clan, never bears losses easily. They’ve already suffered in your hands... if they find out you are Celestial Master Chen, the consequences will be extremely serious,” Lin Yan said, deeply worried.

Ye Chen smiled lightly and said, ”I can meet them, but they won’t see me, right?

The Situ Family, having just suffered a major loss, must be prepared. There’s no need for the Celestial Soldier Pavilion to engage in a full-scale conflict with them. Understanding their intentions first will guide our actions!”

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