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"Now, please welcome our sect leader, Tantai Shuang!"

As the voice faded, a stunningly beautiful figure gracefully descended from above.

She was like a fairy from heaven, dressed in pristine white, and with a light touch of her toes, she slowly descended onto the high platform.

Suddenly, the square fell silent; even breathing became deliberately softer.

She simply stood there, yet she became the center of the entire world, an invisible pressure spreading out, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.

"Wow, is that Tantai Shuang? She's so beautiful!"

"Even celestial maidens are nothing more than this!"

"I thought she was a woman over two hundred years old, but she looks so young! She doesn't even look as old as my daughter!"

"..."

Tantai Shuang has been in seclusion for decades, and almost no one outside has seen her true appearance. They only know that she is a top-level expert who is over two hundred years old.

But seeing it today completely changed their understanding.

The woman on the altar appeared to be only in her early twenties, with an exquisitely beautiful face that was almost perfect, like a fairy who had never experienced the mundane world.

At that moment, all the beauties paled in comparison to her.

Even among the disciples of Tianjian Mountain, most had never seen the sect leader's true face. They only knew that she had rejuvenated, but they never expected her to be so stunningly beautiful.

"Welcome to my Heavenly Sword Mountain."

Tantai Shuang spoke in a cool tone, "Our Tianjian Mountain sect has been established for thousands of years and has always been in seclusion for cultivation. Today, we are opening the sword-drawing ceremony to the outside world and sincerely invite everyone to draw their swords."

"I, Tantai Shuang, hereby promise in the name of the Ancestral Master that whoever pulls out the Heavenly Sword shall own it."

The sound was crisp and clear, without a trace of aloofness.

After hearing this, everyone applauded.

The audience members were buzzing with discussion.

Liu Qingshan asked in a low voice, "Grandfather, is this Heavenly Sword really as powerful as the legends say? Does it really require such a huge fuss to pull out a sword?"

Liu Chunfeng nodded. “You may not know this, but in the Great Xia Dynasty, there are only two spiritual artifacts. One is the Soul-Capturing Bell of the Snow Demon Sect, and the other is this Heavenly Sword.”

"The power of magical artifacts lies not only in their immense power, but also in the fact that they possess a certain degree of spiritual awareness. Once they recognize a master, they become spiritually connected with their master."

Liu Qingshan nodded. "No wonder they value it so much!"

He suddenly exclaimed with delight, "If we can pull out this Heavenly Sword, wouldn't dealing with the Ye family be a piece of cake?"

"Of course," Liu Chunfeng said confidently. "With the Heavenly Sword's blessing, I can defeat Ye Batian within three moves."

"That's great."

Liu Qingshan's gaze toward Tianjian grew even more intense.

If he could draw the Heavenly Sword, his strength would more than double. Then, seeking revenge against Ye Feng would be a piece of cake.

the other side.

Ye Qingwu frowned. "Master, the Heavenly Sword is the most precious treasure of our Heavenly Sword Mountain. Why did the sect leader make this decision? What if it really falls into the hands of another sect? Wouldn't that be doing all the work for someone else?"

Cao Qiushui shook her head calmly, "You're overthinking it. How could you or I possibly know what the sect leader is thinking? She has her reasons for doing this."

"But!"

Ye Qingwu still couldn't understand it.

You can't go back on your word after making a promise in front of so many people.

If someone else manages to pull it out, that would be troublesome.

Seeing that she still looked worried, Cao Qiushui smiled and said, "Don't worry, no one can pull out the Heavenly Sword. Just wait and see."

"Oh!"

Ye Qingwu was somewhat disappointed.

So, isn't today's Sword-Opening Ceremony just a joke? Anyway, no one can pull it out.

However, Ye Qingwu always felt that her master was still hiding something!

It seems there really is some kind of conspiracy!

Just when everyone was talking about it.

Tantai Shuang spoke again, "The sword-activation ceremony shall now begin, everyone, please proceed!"

The voice fell.

Everyone wanted to be the first to try something new, and large crowds rushed in.

These people included disciples of Tianjian Mountain as well as experts from other sects. In the race to be the first to draw the sword, some even started fighting each other.

Clang clang clang!

Driven by their own sect's interests, they prevented other sects from advancing, leading to a fierce battle.

However, despite the attempts to stop them, no one dared to actually kill anyone; at most, a few people were accidentally injured when swords and spears were used without mercy.

Seeing their frenzied behavior, Ye Feng turned his head and asked in confusion, "Aren't you going?"

Gulnazar smiled calmly, "What's the rush?"

After saying that, she pointed to the Heavenly Sword on the altar and said, "Actually, the Heavenly Sword's true name is 'Bloodthirsty Demon Sword.' It needs to absorb enough blood to awaken. Those who go first will only become cannon fodder."

"what?"

Ye Feng was somewhat shocked upon hearing this.

It seems this was Tantai Shuang's conspiracy. No wonder she was so kind as to invite people from other sects to participate.

Isn't this a scam? Tantai Shuang is being incredibly dishonest!

Seeing Ye Feng's pale face, Gulinaza spoke again, "Don't worry, no one will die. At most, there will be some blood loss. The more blood you bleed, the more the Heavenly Sword will be able to fully awaken."

Ye Feng was speechless.

In the end, isn't it all just a scam?

"Why are you telling me such a secret?" Ye Feng asked.

Gulnazar didn't hide anything and said directly, "Because I want to be your friend. Shouldn't friends be honest with each other? Besides, even if I don't tell you, you'll find out later anyway."

Ye Feng was skeptical.

However, Gulnazar did not seem to have any ill intentions towards him.

"So what exactly is your relationship with Tantai Shuang? How do you know so much?" Ye Feng asked curiously.

"I'll tell you when you truly consider me a friend," Gulnazar said with a smile and a shrug.

The two were talking.

Sudden.

shhhhhh!

Just as a group of people were about to rush up the steps, suddenly, countless sword energies flew up.

These sword energies appeared and disappeared without a trace, slashing wildly at the crowd in front of them. Instantly, blood splattered, and the crowd panicked.

They had nowhere to hide and could only draw their swords to slash, but these sword energies appeared and disappeared unpredictably, making it impossible to judge the direction of the attack. In no time, a large number of people fell down, and blood gushed out.

A bizarre scene unfolded.

The blood from these wounded individuals flowed towards the Heavenly Sword, eventually coalescing into a massive pillar of blood that slowly poured into it.

Gradually, the Heavenly Sword, bathed in blood, emitted bursts of red light.

boom!

A flash of red light, and the formation shattered instantly.

At this moment, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.

"Tantai Shuang, are you trying to kill us? How despicable!"

"I thought she was being kind, but it turns out she was using us as a sacrifice for the sword. How shameless!"

"Yeah, that's shameless! I almost died inside the formation!"

"..."

Suddenly, the crowd was furious.

Knowing she was in the wrong, Tantai Shuang bowed deeply. "Everyone, I am also at a loss. This is the only way for the Heavenly Sword to awaken. Please forgive me."

"Rest assured, everyone, my promise still stands. Whoever can draw the Heavenly Sword will be its master."