Supreme Sword God

Chapter 541: Chapter 540: Dragon and Phoenix Together, The True Meaning of Power

Ye Chen and Tian Bugui returned to the True Martial Hall together.

On the way, Tian Bugui remained silent.

First, it was truly disgraceful for a respected figure of the Bright Hall to end up needing Ye Chen, who had only joined the True Martial Hall for a little over half a year, to save his life.

Second, he had just mentioned some matters regarding the Celestial Demon Sect, leaving him in a very heavy mood.

As they neared the True Martial Hall, Tian Bugui finally spoke, ”Ye Chen, no matter what, don’t mention today’s events to anyone, understand?”

Ye Chen nodded and said, ”Don’t worry, I will protect your dignity.”

”That’s not the reason!” Tian Bugui’s face flushed as he said, ”My grievance with the Celestial Demon Sect must not involve the True Martial Hall.

The entire Eastern Territory is on the brink of turmoil. If our Cangzhou True Martial Hall were to clash with the Celestial Demon Sect again, the situation would become exceedingly difficult.”

Ye Chen detected some underlying meaning and said, ”Old Tian, tell me clearly, what exactly happened?”

Tian Bugui took a deep breath and said, ”Well, since the news will be public soon anyway, I’ll tell you in advance so you can be mentally prepared.

In a while, the Eastern Territory will relax some restrictions on foreign powers, allowing a portion of their forces to descend.”

Ye Chen furrowed his brow and said, ”So, all the sacrifices made so far are now meaningless?”

Tian Bugui replied, ”It’s not that they don’t matter, it’s due to the pressure of circumstances!

Do you know how significant the pressure the entire Celestial Essence Continent is under?

In the past, the strength of the True Martial Hall extended throughout the Celestial Essence Continent, which gave us the confidence to fight the foreign powers to the end.

But now...the True Martial Hall no longer holds the grandeur of its past. Its power in the other domains has vanished.

Moreover, the other domains have no intention to fully resist the foreign descents, leading to a long-standing coexistence between humans and foreign races in those areas.

Only in our Eastern Territory has the True Martial Hall been resisting all along.

However, in recent years, differing opinions have emerged within the True Martial Hall itself.

Plus, foreign races in other domains have started to exert pressure on the Eastern Territory, forcing the True Martial Hall to step back!

Recently, didn’t Yin Wuque and I leave for a while?

Actually, it was the Hall Master who sent us to the headquarters of the Eastern Domain True Martial Hall to discuss this matter.”

Ye Chen’s thoughts raced quickly.

If this were truly the case, then the Eastern Domain True Martial Hall indeed could no longer insist on fighting to the death, given its internal issues and the horrifying external pressures.

This step, the Eastern Domain True Martial Hall, is forced to retreat...

He now had a certain sense of the bigger picture, understanding how to view problems from a broader perspective.

If they don’t take this step back, the Eastern Domain True Martial Hall might face the risk of being destroyed, and in the end, the foreign powers will still succeed in descending.

Retreating is a helpless choice, but at least there’s still a chance to hinder the foreign powers in another form.

Although he understood this decision, he found it hard to accept such a reality deep in his heart.

Ye Chen asked, ”When will Cangzhou lift restrictions on the Celestial Eye, Armored, and Green Ghost races?”

”Cangzhou stays unchanged!”

Tian Bugui shook his head and said, ”This time, the Hall Master should have attended the meeting personally, but he didn’t go. His stance is very clear: he cannot control other places, but the Cangzhou True Martial Hall will not retreat a single step!”

Ye Chen’s eyes sparkled in surprise, amazed by Brother Chun’s unwavering determination.

And with Brother Chun’s resolve, Ye Chen’s heart was finally at ease!

At least in Cangzhou, he wouldn’t be fighting alone!

A moment later, the two returned to the True Martial Hall. Tian Bugui went to heal his wounds, while Ye Chen returned directly to his residence.

Mu Qingqing and Little Phoenix were not idle, diligently practicing their coordination techniques. Ye Chen watched for a while, then entered the cultivation room and took out all eighteen middle-grade Dao Swords to refine them one by one.

Although he only needed seven to form the Seven-Star Sword Array for now, he had to refine all eighteen.

If he waited until they were needed to handle them, it would be too late.

Being prepared eliminates potential problems!

...

Celestial Cyan City.

The base of operations for a group from the Celestial Demon Sect.

Liu Chaoran lay on the bed, his body covered in blood, continuously letting out roars of anger and pain.

This was the first failure in his life.

Moreover, this time the failure was truly unforgettable.

Pinned to the stone by Ye Chen’s seven swords.

Even if he could regenerate his flesh, the impact on his psyche was indelible!

”Chaoran, calm down!”

The Celestial Demon Sect expert who brought Liu Chaoran back frowned and shouted, ”You didn’t lose to Ye Chen; it was because of your negligence and underestimation. Right now, the urgent task is to heal your wounds immediately. Once you’ve recovered, prepare to nourish a Lifebound Sword!

The day to set off for the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb is coming soon. You must restore your condition to its peak by then!”

”I understand...”

Liu Chaoran growled, ”Once I enter the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb, I will surely cut Ye Chen into pieces to vent the hatred in my heart!”

The Celestial Demon Sect expert’s eyes flashed, and he said, ”Chaoran, how about cooperating with the Holy Fist Sect?

This time, Guo Tian, representing the Holy Fist Sect in entering the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb, must also harbor deep hatred for Ye Chen...”

Before he could finish, Liu Chaoran interrupted immediately, ”I am enough to deal with Ye Chen alone, someone like Guo Tian is not qualified to join forces with me!”

”But... the True Martial Hall is sending three people into the Celestial Extinction Ancient Tomb this time.” The Celestial Demon Sect expert revealed a trace of concern.

Liu Chaoran roared angrily, ”All three, I will kill!”

...

Time slowly passed.

After Ye Chen had refined all eighteen middle-grade Dao Swords, he did not go to the Qingye Grotto Heaven for further cultivation but remained in the Sword Tomb to refine tombstones and destroy remnant Celestial Demon souls!

He had already reached the Ninth Layer of Transcendence. The pressing matter was to immediately unlock the fourth level of the Sword Tomb, advance to the fifth level, and acquire the subsequent cultivation techniques of the Nine Heavens Sword Manual!

At this moment.

The last tombstone on the fourth level of the Sword Tomb was refined by Ye Chen!

Sword Qi surged into his body, and the suppressed remnant Celestial Demon soul also surged out.

”Roar!”

The powerful Celestial Demon remnant soul roared wildly!

Ye Chen’s mind stirred as the Seven-Star Sword Array whistled forth.

Seven middle-grade Dao Swords transformed into powerful attacks, suppressing the Celestial Demon remnant soul in a confined space, while Ye Chen continued to harness the Sword Qi from the tombstones to refine his Sword Essence and temper his Sword Body.

At the same time.

Images of the True Dragon Divine Rhyme surfaced in Ye Chen’s mind.

The Divine Dragon’s might was vast and majestic, devouring a thousand leagues!

In addition, images of a Divine Fire Phoenix soaring above the sky also emerged in his mind!

The cultivation of the Cyan Heaven Dragon Transformation Technique had been stagnant for a while; he had long wanted to accelerate its progress.

With Little Phoenix assisting, the power of the Dragon Phoenix Sword Aura was also quite impressive, so this technique needed to be mastered as well, given that Little Phoenix couldn’t accompany him at all times.

Gradually, around Ye Chen, the shadows of a dragon and phoenix appeared, vivid and lifelike, exuding unparalleled might!

On the side.

Luo Qingyi and Master Legs silently watched Ye Chen cultivate, their thoughts mixed.

Master Legs said, ”The Nirvana power given by Little Phoenix contains the supreme power essence of the Phoenix Race. It’s not surprising he can derive the Phoenix Race’s power on his own.”

Luo Qingyi nodded and said, ”The Cyan Heaven Dragon Transformation Technique was originally a supreme heritage created by the Dragon Race for some humans. It’s also normal for him to manifest such strong True Dragon Divine Rhyme.”

Their expressions feigned calmness.

In reality, both were immensely astonished.

”Achieving such with the primordial ancient bloodline is actually quite unremarkable.” Master Legs continued.

Luo Qingyi said, ”As my father Luo Jiutian’s successor, he has not disgraced the brilliance of the Nine Heavens Sword Manual.”

Just then, Ye Chen suddenly let out a soft cry, and the Seven-Star Sword Array that was sealing a strand of strong Celestial Demon remnant soul abruptly dispersed.

”Die!”

The Celestial Demon remnant soul roared and lunged towards Ye Chen.

”Swish!”

Ye Chen drew his sword from the sheath, the dragon and phoenix accompanying, its power infinite and magnificent!

That strand of Celestial Demon remnant soul instantly dissipated like smoke, its scattered Demonic Qi absorbed by Ye Chen for later use in performing the Lingwu Unification of four kinds of power!

”Freak!”

Master Legs couldn’t help but curse and then ran away.

Comparing Ye Chen to his younger self, the gap was too wide, incomparable...!

Ye Chen walked toward Luo Qingyi and said, ”Elder Qingyi, open the fifth level of the Sword Tomb please!”