The spirit of the Divine Sword, soft as water encircling a finger, obediently sat down by Ji Jingqiu's feet like a tame beast.

This scene defied everyone's understanding, especially Xuan Chongyang.

Since his debut, he had always been the one seizing others' treasures, never had anyone taken a treasure from his grasp!

The spirit of the Divine Sword had just come into his possession when Ji Jingqiu used his finger as a sword, slashing down.

The sword light was like an ancient, endless torrent of water, swallowing everything, infinite and boundless, instantly filling the starry sky.

With just one slash, he broke through the defenses of Xuan Chongguang's Divine Armor, still in self-doubt.

Poof!

Blood shot up high, painting the starry sky in a gruesome red, speckled with fragments glittering like Group Stars.

Ji Jingqiu used his finger as a sword, almost cleaving the Dao Ancestor Xuan Chongguang in half, half his body stained red, torn open with a massive wound.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the bloody scene.

What happened in that instant? Why could Ji Jingqiu snatch the treasure opportunity from Xuan Chongguang, and with one slash, almost cleave him in two?!

"Chongguang!"

A strong figure entangled with three others, still holding his own, shouted fiercely, waking the stunned Xuan Chongguang.

He wanted to disengage and help Xuan Chongguang but was slapped back by Shou Ji, who had reacted.

"This is a fair fight!"

Faced with Shou Ji's righteous declaration, the enraged figure nearly cursed, saying fairness for your mother.

But the ensuing siege left him no time for such concerns, as Shou Ji joined the battlefield, tilting the balance instantly.

Having previously resisted three peers' forces alone, he faced a life-and-death crisis, forced to unleash his strongest method, which also revealed his identity!

Shou Ji's eyes flashed with chill, laughing angrily, "Forbidden techniques of Duobao Pavilion?! Good, good! When I return, I'll see what Elder Mo has to say!"

After repelling Xuan Chongguang with one slash, Ji Jingqiu did not pursue further victory.

The instant he gained the spirit of the Divine Sword, a will surged into his mind, granting him full access like confirming his identity.

Ji Jingqiu's pupils shrank abruptly, shocked by the handiwork of this Void Taoist Friend.

This truly was a grand gift!

This spirit of the Divine Sword had been nurtured in the Void Realm's River of Destiny for over ten epochs, reaching a perfect form, waiting until today to finally meet the "rightful owner."

This entity can merge into the Divine Sword to aid its transformation or stand alone as a weapon; either way, fully "refining into a weapon" equates to half-step Returning to Truth-level Divine Weapon!

Even...

Its halt at half-step Transcendence was due to the limits of its Sword Master.

If his power were sufficient, he could entirely leverage the River of Destiny, using it as a medium, completely refining it, transforming it into a complete Returning to Truth level, simultaneously seizing control of the Void Realm!

This was the reason Ji Jingqiu was utterly moved by the grandness of Void's layout.

Were he to harbor ill intentions, he might fully refine the entire Void Realm before Void's return, becoming the new master of this Land of Dao!

By then, he would become the strongest harmonizer of one realm in history.

Even if he doesn't choose this path, he could likely step into the Transcendence Domain with this.

"Trust me this much?" Ji Jingqiu murmured, unable to fathom this one's thoughts.

On the Returning to Truth Road, despite Void often initiating small talk with him, Ji Jingqiu seldom engaged due to maintaining his persona, suggesting little friendship between them.

While Ji Jingqiu comprehended Void's arrangement.

A heart-mind pulse like an invisible ripple quietly entered the core of the Moon-cutting Sword Light, as if encountering a friend long separated by ages.

"Isn't this Taoist Friend Cang Jian?" The heart-mind pulse carried a hint of familiarity.

The sword light suddenly became alert, shouting lowly, "Void! What are your intentions?"

The heart-mind pulse seemed thoughtful, gradually spreading:

"If my memory is correct, Taoist Friend Cang Jian's clone fell during the final segment of the Returning to Truth Road... Could Taoist Friend have mastered a Secret Technique unknown even to me? Even if a clone dies, annihilated, it can trace memories back to the original?"

"What are you trying to say?" The sword light said solemnly, unable to grasp Void's point.

"Why conceal, Taoist Friend? It's impossible to hide." Void's intent carried an all-knowing clarity, "If you hadn't recalled the bits of the Returning to Truth Road, why would you have left measures early on, to be by his side at the first moment in this world, to protect your 'big brother'?"

In the Void, it seemed someone leisurely clapped and sighed,

"Taoist Friend's Karma Path is truly astounding, actually managing to reach World Venerable Taoist Friend before me."

Sword light: "?"

What big brother?

Where did it get a big brother?

Its original self was regarded across the Sea of Realms as the "Taiping Sword Master," reigning supreme in the Ten Thousand Realms; who deserves it to lower its head and call brother?!

Even if Void or Luo Hou came, they would have to fight first before discussing! Yet, even if defeated, why couldn't it escape, being forced to recognize thief as brother?!

"Since there is a Taoist Friend guarding around World Venerable Brother, my other arrangements need not be mobilized. Taoist Friend Cang Jian, let us meet in person someday; that day is not far off."

The sword light suddenly burst with intensity akin to an exploding sun!

It realized instantly—Void was referring to Ji Jingqiu!

World Venerable?!

The Wood Master Lineage Ji Jingqiu belongs to is indeed revered as the "World Venerable" heritage at its place of origin!

Connecting this with Ji Jingqiu's previous attitude towards the Returning to Truth Road, the sword light said sternly:

"What exactly happened on the Returning to Truth Road?!"

"Brother Cang Jian genuinely doesn't know?"

Void's intent carried a trace of exploration, noticing the sword light's genuine shock and bewilderment, not feigned, he laughed,