Swoosh——

The sky-reaching sword sound roars mightily!

A colorful giant sword pierced through the talismanic prohibition, shooting straight into the sky, manifesting a vast phenomenon and stirring up terrifying waves visible to the naked eye, wildly sweeping in all directions.

The sudden phenomenon drew the attention of many within the sect.

"Such a strong sword Dao pressure, has Yun Zhen emerged from seclusion?"

"No! Senior Brother Yun Feng cultivates the Tai Chu Sword Dao, subtle as nothing, moving like thunder.

However, this sword Qi is grand and majestic, with a momentum that seems to swallow mountains and rivers, it's not the same path at all."

"Hmm? If it's not Yun Zhen, it seems no one else in the sect has such sword Dao cultivation."

Both the Thunder Path and the Sword Dao are paths of slaughter and subjugation.

If one cultivates both, the collision of energies can easily cause harm."

So although there are countless talents in the Shenxiao Sect,

only a few cultivate both the Sword Dao and the Thunder Path.

And only Daoist Yun Zhen is a True Monarch of the Dao Body.

At this moment, someone at Ten Thousand Ridges Peak seemed to be entrusting themselves to the Sword Dao, so naturally, people thought that it was Daoist Yun Zhen emerging from seclusion.

But upon careful observation, they realized the sword Dao energy exploding at this moment was completely different from that cultivated by Daoist Yun Zhen.

Their minds filled with doubt, a group of Yun Generation Elders and some Inner Sect true disciples hurried to Ten Thousand Ridges Peak to see which True Monarch was about to pledge themselves to the Sword Dao.

Meanwhile, Qi Xiu had already broken through the prohibition of Ten Thousand Ridges Peak, riding that colorful giant sword, soaring towards the sky dome.

On the ten-thousand-mile firmament, the clouds rolled and surged endlessly.

In the unseen realms, a massive entity was traversing the void Yu Bi, intending to descend upon this place.

Whoosh——

A wisp of blue smoke flashed, and Dongfang Qing, with a look of suspicion, upon seeing Qi Xiu ascending by sword, rolled their eyes:

"I just knew there isn't a second person with such guts as yours."

With a snarky remark, Dongfang Qing waved their wide sleeve and shouted at the Yun Generation Elders and Inner Sect true disciples gathering to watch the spectacle:

"What are you all crowding for? This is a True Monarch-level Dao Embodiment Tribulation, just a wisp of its residual power could scatter your souls. Get back at once!"

Hearing the Supreme Sect Leader's reproach, the excitable true disciples quickly changed their expressions and turned back hastily.

"Sect Master, what about us..."

Seeing the true disciples retreat, the Yun Generation Elders chuckled, thick-skinned, and continued to crowd in.

"What do you mean, 'what about you'? Do you think you're exempt? Get out!"

With a glare from Dongfang Qing, the Yun Generation Elders shrank back their necks under the scolding, dared not speak further, and turned away, folding their sleeves as they left the same way they came.

After sending away the elders and disciples, Dongfang Qing turned into a streak of blue light and soared skyward, heading straight for Qi Xiu.

"Kid, attempting the Dao Embodiment Tribulation within the sect gate, are you planning to rebuild my Shenxiao Sect Gate?"

Manifesting beside Qi Xiu, Dongfang Qing shook their head helplessly, grabbed Qi Xiu, and whisked him out of the mountain gate, heading overseas.

"I saw the Great Elder even crossed the Primordial Spirit Tribulation within the sect, thought this Dao Embodiment Tribulation was no big deal." Qi Xiu, upon seeing Dongfang Qing, was initially stunned, then awkwardly smiled.

"The Primordial Spirit Tribulation targets only the tribulation crosser, not even a blade of grass would be harmed.

But the Dao Embodiment Tribulation is different, it's an eruption and baptism of the Power of the Great Dao, capable of causing heaven and earth to collapse, obliterating thousands of miles in a moment.

Though our Shenxiao Sect Gate is not afraid of your Dao Embodiment Tribulation,

the prohibitions and talismanic techniques within the mountain gate are all built with real gold and silver.

Not being in charge, you don't know the cost of daily necessities.

When you're the Sect Master, you'll understand the costs of such hardships."

Escorting Qi Xiu through the void Yu Bi, they arrived at an overseas region where black winds howled and Yin energy raged. Dongfang Qing glanced at the tribulation clouds following them closely, slightly narrowing their eyes:

"What sword technique did you cultivate to attract the personal test of the Sword Realm?"

In Dongfang Qing's vision, amidst the surging tribulation clouds, a vast world veiled in gray mist, showing outlines of mountains and rivers, was gradually approaching.

The Sword Realm!

The world that the Sword Dao created, also the ultimate destination for all sword cultivators.

This Sword Realm, condensed purely from Sword Intent, exuded a daunting and overwhelming aura.

Within the Sword Realm, giant swords stood erect, piercing the ground like mountain peaks.

Each sword represents a metaphoric swordsmanship, signifying a unique legacy of the Sword Dao.

As swordsmanship continues to grow, Sword Mountain rises and spreads like bamboo shoots after rain, covering the horizon.

The higher the proficiency in swordsmanship, the more towering the peak, showcasing to the world the endless mysteries of the Sword Dao.

In the continuous rivers, the reflections of swords are plentiful, filled with countless treasured swords. This river, like the river of time, records the learning journey of each swordsman.

The water flows turbulently, sword shadows swaying gracefully, as if narrating grand and majestic stories of the Sword Dao.

And at the center of this Sword Realm, there's a mysterious Sword Pond.

It's the final resting place of the peak sword cultivators after their demise, gathering countless spirits of sword cultivators.

Amidst the Sword Pond, Sword Intent surged.

Every strand of Sword Intent contains the lifetime insights of the supreme sword cultivators, epitomizing the zenith of the Sword Dao.

When the Sword Realm descended, terrifying pressure swept through in an instant.

The void within a radius of several hundred thousand miles shattered under this overwhelming power, unable to bear the load.

The world rumbled ceaselessly, mountains and rivers trembled, everything was filled with dread.

Endless Sword Intent surged like a tidal wave, as if attempting to drown the entire world in the ocean of the Sword Dao.

Standing upon the colorful longsword, Qi Xiu gazed upwards at the magnificent posture of the Sword Realm emerging from the dense clouds, the fervor in his eyes growing ever more intense.

Seeing Qi Xiu empty-handed, Dongfang Qing's expression shifted slightly.

Entrusting oneself to the Dao directly?

"Qi Xiu, although entrusting oneself to the Dao can fully inherit the Power of the Great Dao,

yet the Sword Dao differs from other Dao.

Using a sword instrument to entrust the Dao is the optimal solution.

In the treasure vault of Shenxiao Sect, there are some rather decent sword instruments, our sect can procure one for you."

Although Dongfang Qing did not cultivate the Sword Dao, as a Primordial Spirit True Honor, they have extensive knowledge, and the Dao Alliance leader, Qinglian Sword Venerable, is the foremost sword cultivator of this era.

Being influenced by observation, Dongfang Qing naturally understood some intricacies of sword cultivation's Dao entrustment.

Seeing Qi Xiu choose to entrust himself directly to the Dao, they couldn't help but remind him.

"No need."

Gazing directly at the slowly descending Sword Realm, Qi Xiu's robe billowed fiercely, his black hair dancing as colorful intent in his eyes intensified, resounding with a sword intent that pierced the heavens:

"I myself, am the sharpest treasured sword!"

Before his words faded, Qi Xiu's spiritual light flashed, the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method activated, and suddenly an image of a longsword appeared in his mind.

It was the very sword that almost cut him down in the Valley of Deceased Gods, potentially in the future!

Transforming into a sword, Qi Xiu countered the flow, reversing roles, and boldly charged towards the Sword Realm.

...

Meanwhile, deep within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains,

a lightly-garbed man walking towards a secluded valley suddenly paused, slowly turned his side, and with clear and bright eyes, gazed far into the distance, softly murmuring a sound:

"Hmm?"

...