Around the Ten Thousand Swords Platform, Sword Qi soared to the sky, and Sword Intent was vast.
Innumerable Sword Cultivators were immersed in the repeated attempts, both successful and failed, to draw a sword, and the air was filled with a complex mix of excitement, regret, and yearning.
Han Xuanji was puzzled by Sword Without Dust's words.
"Me?"
"Why should I go?"
"Great Luo Sword Embryo, understand?"
However, he only thought about it in his Heart-Nature, then said earnestly:
"A sword lies in its essence, not in its quantity. I am already satisfied with my current sword."
"Is that so…"
Sword Without Dust was thoughtful, feeling that Han Xuanji's Heart-Nature far surpassed his own.
He had always prided himself on being a person who loved swords, but in reality, he would be unable to move when he saw a good sword.
How was this any different from a fickle scumbag?
Sword Without Dust began to self-reflect and examine himself.
This caused a Sword Cultivator nearby, who was watching the excitement, to chuckle and interject:
"Ah, Brother, why blame yourself? You've only made a mistake that all Sword Cultivators in the world make, it's no big deal, no big deal!"
Han Xuanji also smiled at this, patting Sword Without Dust's shoulder:
"Cough cough, Brother Wuchen, Opportunity is before you. If you truly wish to try, then go."
Sword Without Dust looked towards the High Platform, only to see another confident Prodigy go up. A moment later, he was sent back down, dishevelled and with his Sword Intent scattered, which made him hesitate once more.
If he went on stage and failed, he would only lose confidence.
If he took an ordinary sword for the sake of stability, he would be unwilling in his Heart-Nature.
"Hmm…"
Sword Without Dust suddenly felt a little hesitant.
Han Xuanji saw what he was thinking and pointed out a clear path for him,
"Brother Wuchen, if you trust me, then follow my route and draw that sword."
Upon hearing this, Sword Without Dust's hesitation vanished from his eyes, and he said resolutely:
"Alright! Even if Brother Han tells me to draw that stone sword, I will not object!"
He had an almost blind trust in Han Xuanji's judgment.
"It won't come to that."
Han Xuanji muttered in his Heart-Nature.
That rusty sword was a treasure, already taken by someone else's Child of Luck, but that stone sword was indeed a piece of junk.
Naturally, he couldn't trick his brother.
Listening to Han Xuanji's instructions, Sword Without Dust focused intently, his eyes only on the sword in front of him.
He didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but he felt little pressure, finally stopping before an ancient-looking bronze longsword with star patterns carved into its body.
"This is the sword."
Han Xuanji smiled slightly.
Sword Without Dust reached out and grasped the hilt. In an instant, there was no earth-shattering phenomenon; the person and the sword's aura instantly merged, as if they were originally one.
The ancient bronze sword let out a clear and melodious sword cry, its starlight shining brightly. It was naturally drawn by him, held in his hand, its Sword Qi perfectly attuned to its master's Sword Heart.
"Another High Grade Immortal Sword!"
"Such pure Sword Intent, man and sword as one, this sword and this person are a perfect match!"
Sword Without Dust's acquisition drew endless praise from below the stage.
For a Sword Cultivator, a good sword might not be as good as a sword that suits him.
Of course, for Han Xuanji, any kind of sword was very suitable.
After drawing this High Grade Immortal Sword, Sword Without Dust walked off the stage excitedly, his face beaming with joy.
"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Han."
Sword Without Dust sent a silent message. He also realized how formidable Han Xuanji was.
Jiang Hao could do this because he himself had a Heavenly Eye, while Han Xuanji guided him; the difficulty of the two was not on the same level at all.
Of course, even if it was a trick, there was a limit. If one's own strength was insufficient, one would not go far, nor would one gain the Immortal Sword's recognition.
"Senior Brother Han, you're a bit biased…"
A slightly teasing voice sounded. Su Ming had arrived nearby at some point, looking at the star-patterned ancient sword in Sword Without Dust's hand, then touching the rusty sword that had already recognized its master, and said with a smile.
He saw the whole story at a glance; this Senior Brother's acquisition of this sword was mostly due to Senior Brother Han's efforts.
Seeing this, Han Xuanji shook his head and smiled:
"You rascal, you got a good deal and you're still playing innocent?"
"Hehe, Senior Brother Han's Wisdom Eye is still sharp."
Su Ming scratched his head and laughed.
How could he not know that Han Xuanji had also seen the mystery of this rusty sword?
At that time, many people even laughed at him for drawing a rusty sword.
"However,"
Han Xuanji's expression became slightly serious as he reminded him,
"This sword is exceptionally fierce, with extremely heavy Evil Qi, making it a weapon of great malevolence. You must guard your Sword Heart carefully, lest you be eroded and backlashed by the Intent of slaughter, falling into the Demonic Path."
That rusty sword was a quasi-Immortal King's weapon, and that quasi-Immortal King was not a kind person. He was a Sword Cultivator skilled in the Dao of slaughter, having killed countless living beings. Although he was an Immortal Dao Cultivator, in terms of slaughter, he was probably even more ruthless than a Demonic Cultivator.
If the wielder's will was not firm, it was very easy to trigger a backlash.
This was also why the great powers of the Sword Lineage had not pointed out the mystery of this sword to their Disciples; on one hand, this sword seemed ordinary but was actually difficult to draw, and on the other hand, they were worried that their Disciples would not be able to control it, so they simply ignored it.
"I understand, thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Han."
Su Ming nodded heavily. He naturally knew Han Xuanji's good intentions and indicated that he had taken them to Heart-Nature.
"Is this your Junior Brother?"
Sword Without Dust subtly scrutinized him.
"Yes."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly and said:
"His name is Su Ming, and he is the youngest Disciple of my Dan Meridian's Chief. Although he is new to the Dao of the Sword, you should not underestimate him."
These words immediately stirred Sword Without Dust's competitive spirit.
He regarded Han Xuanji as his goal, knowing that he might be difficult to surpass, but how could he be inferior to Han Xuanji's Junior Brother?
Especially since the other party was a Dan Meridian Disciple.
He couldn't help but mutter: "You Dan Meridian… there are quite a few people who delve into the Dao of the Sword. The Dao of Alchemy is already boundless, where do you find so much energy to dabble in the Dao of the Sword?"
If I can't beat Han Xuanji, can't I at least beat you, Su Ming?
Su Ming, hearing this, did not get angry. He said:
"Brother, we can spar sometime when we're free. Coincidentally, my Dao of the Sword has improved recently under Senior Brother Han's guidance."
What?
Brother Han guided you.
Sword Without Dust inexplicably felt a sense of displeasure. He could occasionally ask Han Xuanji for advice in the Lower Realm, but after returning to the Upper Realm, he no longer had that treatment.
He immediately decided to spar with Su Ming.
Han Xuanji saw the two of them at loggerheads, but only smiled slightly and did not intervene.
…
Not long after, the few of them arrived at an open trial platform. Seeing that there was no one around.
Sword Without Dust and Su Ming went onto the stage.
Han Xuanji, on the other hand, found a secluded cloud-stone to sit on. He appeared to be watching the battle, but in reality, his Heart-Nature was already immersed in the System space.
The "Great Luo Sword Embryo" obtained from the sign-in was quietly suspended, emitting a hazy Dao light, as if it was nurturing the most Origin Sword Dao Law in the world.
"It truly is a good thing…"
Han Xuanji nodded silently, thinking that if it weren't for the System, it would be almost impossible for a Cultivator of his level to master this item.