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"Thank you, elder!"

In Ye Tianchen’s heart, he felt deeply grateful towards the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm. Initially, he and the man with the sword wandered through icy wilderness and blazing seas, searching for the Great Elder. Although they knew little about this elder, the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm asked no questions and guided them into the Hidden World, providing considerable care along the way!

Admittedly, the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm had personal motives for bringing Ye Tianchen and the sword-bearing man into the Hidden World, hoping that they would stand with him and support him against the leaders of the Greek Zeus Family, the Indian Solomon Pusuo Sect Leader, the Vatican Pope, and the Egyptian Pharaoh. However, this did not bother Ye Tianchen, as the Great Elder acted for the sake of ordinary people in the Mortal World!

At this stage, the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm had already lost his chance to obtain the Zhanlu Sword. Generally speaking, when faced with such a powerful treasure, few can suppress their desire and not fight for it. Even Ye Tianchen felt jealousy and imbalance that he could not contain, but the Great Elder managed to control it. Such disposition was truly remarkable.

Furthermore, the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm had now used a secret technique, one specifically to tame treasures, assisting Ye Tianchen in subduing the Zhanlu Sword. How many in this world possess such magnanimity?

Gradually, Ye Tianchen felt the struggling aura of the Zhanlu Sword calming down. This amazed him greatly, prompting him to glance at the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm, who sat beside him, continuously invoking special power. The secret technique in the elder’s hands was indeed extraordinary, even causing the Zhanlu Sword’s malevolent spirit to vanish.

"What a powerful treasure-taming technique, it has even calmed the Zhanlu Sword!" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

The Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm slowly opened his eyes, seemingly having expended a significant amount of Martial Arts True Power, and said: "This treasure-taming secret technique I received was only a fragment. It’s said that if someone gains the complete technique and cultivates to Great Success, even Immortal Artifacts can be subdued and controlled!"

"Even Immortal Artifacts can be subdued and controlled? Elder, isn’t that somewhat exaggerated?" Ye Tianchen asked in surprise.

"That I am not certain, but this treasure-taming secret technique is indeed extraordinary. I’ve merely learned a little, yet I can calm the Zhanlu Sword. I believe anyone who masters the complete technique will achieve substantial success!" The Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm stated earnestly.

Ye Tianchen nodded in agreement. In the Martial Arts World, besides the crucial cultivation realm of martial artists themselves, treasures are even more important. A single treasure can destroy the heavens and the earth, making a martial artist invincible, an indisputable fact. Throughout history, countless martial artists, upon encountering Saint Treasures and Emperor Treasures, have risked everything to acquire them. Alas, risking one’s all leads to demise. Many meet their end attempting to approach these formidable treasures.

Yet, if one can truly learn the treasure-taming secret technique mentioned by the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm, specifically designed for subduing treasures, able to tame even Immortal Artifacts, how powerful could it be? How exaggerated? It can not only allow a martial artist to disrupt the weapons targeted at them by other powerful individuals in times of crisis but also specifically seek out mighty treasures and subdue them. Just the treasures at one’s disposal are intimidating enough, who would dare challenge them?

"Elder, I’m about to advance and seize the Zhanlu Sword. As long as it doesn’t resist, it means it’s completely subdued and my own!" Ye Tianchen said, looking at the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm.

"Go ahead, I hope you succeed!" The Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm nodded and said.

Whoosh!

Ye Tianchen vanished from his original spot. The next moment, he appeared in front of the Zhanlu Sword. Ye Tianchen waved his right hand, absorbing the Chaos Qi into his body. Simultaneously, he nodded towards the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm, signaling the elder to withdraw the Rune Power. The Great Elder also performed a sealing skill to eliminate this Rune Power. Ye Tianchen looked at the utterly calm Zhanlu Sword before him, moved by what kind of Divine Sword it truly was. He pondered what spiritual nature it might possess. It was truly worth studying in depth!

"Be cautious, it’s still dangerous. The Zhanlu Sword may surge and strike!" The Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm transmitted his Divine Thought to Ye Tianchen.

"I understand, elder, but without taking this step, it doesn’t count as true success!" Ye Tianchen responded.

At this moment, the Zhanlu Sword seemed to calm down. Not only did it stop emitting Sword Qi, but it also ceased its motion, merely floating quietly in mid-air. It seemed to have been subdued by the secret technique of the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm. However, as the Great Elder warned Ye Tianchen, this did not mean he had succeeded. On the contrary, it was still quite dangerous.

At this moment, the Zhanlu Sword was like a lurking beast, ready to deliver a fatal strike to Ye Tianchen at any time. This was more terrifying than a beast that already showed its ferocious face.

Nevertheless, as Ye Tianchen himself said, if he couldn’t hold the Zhanlu Sword in his hand and wield it, then it wouldn’t count as truly subduing it. Nor could it be considered a success. This was a step he had to take, and success or failure hinged on this moment!

Ye Tianchen thought for a moment, then slowly reached out his right hand towards the Zhanlu Sword. When he grasped the hilt of the Zhanlu Sword, Ye Tianchen felt a familiar sensation. Back in the day, from the start, he acquired the Taie Sword, then the Fish Intestine Sword and Xuanyuan Sword. For him, holding the hilts of these Divine Swords always evoked this kind of feeling, leaving him quite moved.

It truly felt like there was an inevitable connection between Ye Tianchen and these ten Ancient Divine Swords, a connection that could not be severed. This is why Ye Tianchen was determined to obtain these ten Ancient Divine Swords at any cost; he absolutely wouldn’t give up. He wanted to see what would happen if he collected all ten Ancient Divine Swords? He wanted to see what kind of bonds these ten Ancient Divine Swords had with his own destiny?

"Success!" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but say with some relief.

"Watch out!" Suddenly, the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm shouted loudly towards Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen was stunned, regained his composure, and quickly turned around. But it was too late. Somehow, Roma Vulcan had already charged over, and he was faster than expected. The golden paper in his right hand transformed into a beam of light, and it was already at Ye Tianchen’s throat!

Roma Vulcan claimed the golden paper contained the handwriting of a former Buddhist Emperor, something that would drive the entire Martial Arts World into a frenzy. Even if Roma Vulcan’s claim was incorrect, this piece of paper alone was like a Treasure capable of slaughter, possessing an indestructible force, truly astonishing!

In the blink of an eye, Ye Tianchen barely reacted when he felt a beam of Golden Light at his throat, simultaneously Roma Vulcan erupted with violence, already above his head, shouting loudly:

"You little brat, there’s no escape now, you’re dead!"

Clang!

Crash!

With a loud bang, the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm and the man with the sword on his back hurriedly rushed over. They were all astonished, never expecting such a sudden change, especially the man with the sword on his back. He truly didn’t expect that Roma Vulcan still had such powerful hidden strength, which he hadn’t unleashed during their battle, obviously a premeditated strategy!

At this moment, there was a cloud of dust at Roma Vulcan’s feet, obscuring vision, while Roma Vulcan’s right hand was covered in blood. He placed it before his eyes and looked at the blood in his hand, saying with madness and intensity: "Hahaha, I really should thank you all for subduing the Zhanlu Sword for me. If you hadn’t, I truly would have had to exert some effort. I have endured for so long just waiting for this moment to erupt, and I succeeded!"

It turns out Roma Vulcan fought the man with the sword on his back from the beginning to distract them, allowing Ye Tianchen and the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm to let their guard down, believing Roma Vulcan was held back by the man and couldn’t charge forward to seize the Zhanlu Sword.

Actually, this was all part of Roma Vulcan’s plot. He intended to wait until Ye Tianchen and the Great Elder had exhausted themselves subduing the Zhanlu Sword, then erupt with violence and seize it for himself. And to Roma Vulcan’s surprise, he also eliminated a personal nemesis by shock killing Ye Tianchen, which was a great fortune for him!

"Hmph, now the Zhanlu Sword is in my hand, do you still want to resist? You’re all doomed to die here!" Roma Vulcan snorted coldly, glaring fiercely at the man with the sword on his back and the Great Elder of the Huaxia Kunlun Secret Realm.

"Old fool, that’s your own blood, not mine. Take a closer look!" Suddenly, Ye Tianchen’s voice sounded! (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)