The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

With the first round of swordplay concluded, the elders of the Sword Sect announced the list of those who advanced.

"Congratulations to all the winners who have advanced. The second round of the sword duel will begin in one hour."

As soon as the Sword Sect elder finished speaking, the many victorious swordsmen who had advanced immediately sat cross-legged on the ground and began to regulate their breathing.

Seeing that everyone was regulating their breathing and practicing their internal energy, Lu Yao also sat down cross-legged and pretended to regulate his breathing.

The defeated swordsmen did not leave the area, but instead stood at a distance and watched the battle from behind the Sword Sect disciples' screen.

After all, observing and learning from others' swordsmanship can also increase one's understanding of the way of the sword.

Among the spectators was Ao Kong from Baijian Villa.

At this moment, Ao Kong was staring intently at Lu Yao, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, muttering something under his breath.

"The Nine Swords of Dugu, the Nine Swords of Dugu..."

After Ao Kong had his sword broken by Lu Yao's sword, the Sword Melting Technique of the Sword Worship Manor, the Dugu Nine Swords left a deep impression on him.

Next, Lu Yao will face a powerful swordsman, so Ao Kong wants to see just how strong Lu Yao's swordsmanship really is.

An hour passed quickly.

"The time has come, the sword duel begins!"

Under the orders of the Sword Sect elders, the second round of the sword competition began.

This time, the sword duel is a one-on-one event, and all participants are the winners of the previous duel. There are a total of eighteen people.

Lu Yao's opponent was a woman in white wielding a soft sword.

"Please enlighten me."

The woman in white cupped her hands in a respectful gesture towards Lu Yao, her expression extremely solemn.

"please."

Lu Yao chuckled and responded, sword in hand.

The woman in white vanished from her spot in an instant, and a cold light pierced towards Lu Yao at an eerie angle.

Lu Yao remained expressionless and easily dodged the white-clad woman's attack using the Lingbo Weibu technique.

Seeing that her first attack failed, the woman in white used her soft sword like a serpent to relentlessly bite at Lu Yao, sharp yet flexible.

Unfortunately, the white-clad woman's soft sword couldn't even touch Lu Yao when faced with Lingbo Weibu.

"Such agile movements."

The Sword Sect elder, who had already been paying attention to Lu Yao, had a glint in his eyes and became even more satisfied with Lu Yao.

Many swordsmen are only interested in swordsmanship and don't care much about other secret techniques and skills. They all follow the path of using one sword to overcome all techniques.

Swordsmen like Lu Yao, who are talented in other martial arts, are rare.

Lu Yao estimated that he had fought the woman in white for a while, so he began to launch a counterattack.

"The ultimate technique!"

Lu Yao drew his longsword instantly and grasped it in his hand. His sword techniques were effortless and perfectly suited to counter the soft sword.

The woman in white's expression changed slightly. Her innate sword energy, stimulated by the soft sword, became agile and unpredictable, transforming into a sword net to block Lu Yao's attack.

However, Lu Yao's swordsmanship changed again, and the white-clad woman's sword net was immediately broken through once more.

"Just how many sword techniques do you know?!"

The woman in white was furious, and a thin layer of sweat had appeared on her forehead.

"It's just a sword technique."

Lu Yao chuckled. He wasn't lying; it was just the Dugu Nine Swords.

However, the general formula of the Dugu Nine Swords is all-encompassing. Based on the nine basic sword moves, they can be freely combined into various sword techniques to deal with the opponent's various moves.

"This is impossible!"

The woman in white gritted her teeth, not believing Lu Yao's words at all. She was more convinced that Lu Yao had learned many sword techniques and had reached a level of mastery.

"I surrender!"

As Lu Yao's sword techniques became increasingly difficult to counter, the woman in white realized she was no match for him and had no choice but to loudly admit defeat.

"Concession."

Lu Yao sheathed his sword and smiled at the woman in white.

"Thank you for your mercy, young master."

The woman in white knew that Lu Yao's strength was definitely more than what he had shown, and she couldn't help but thank him.

Lu Yao smiled but remained silent, waiting for the Sword Sect to announce the results.

"In Match 12, Lu Yao wins!"

As the Sword Sect disciples loudly announced the results, Lu Yao was now firmly in the Sword Sect.

After all, the Sword Sect is recruiting ten people this time, and there will be nine winners in the second round, with Lu Yao already being one of them.

Led by a disciple of the Sword Sect, Lu Yao sat down beside the high platform prepared by the Sword Sect, waiting for the other events to conclude.

Lu Yao picked up the hot tea that had been served to him, took a small sip, and looked at the many swordsmen still debating in the square, knowing that they would reach a conclusion sometime in the future.

Seeing Lu Yao advance from afar, Ao Kong's heart was filled with emotion.

"He actually has such strength; his understanding of swordsmanship must be beyond my reach."

Ao Kong looked at Lu Yao and muttered to himself.

Half an hour passed quickly, and the other eight winners in the arena also emerged.

"Congratulations to the nine of you. From now on, you will be outer disciples of my Sword Sect. As long as you contribute to the sect, it is very likely that you will be promoted to inner disciples. In fact, one day you may even become a Grandmaster and become an elder of the Sword Sect."

The Sword Sect elder approached the nine people and said with a smile.

However, Lu Yao knew very well that none of them could be considered direct descendants of the Sword Sect, so it was impossible for them to receive preferential treatment in terms of resources.

Unless one possesses extraordinary talent in swordsmanship, forcing the Sword Sect to develop a fondness for such talent, there is not even a sliver of a chance.

However, these outer disciples did not aim for the Sword Sect's inheritance; they were already lucky if they could learn a few of the Sword Sect's secret manuals.

More importantly, there are grandmasters of swordsmanship here to guide you, which is one of the ways to break through to the grandmaster level.

"The disciples will surely die for the sect!"

The disciples who had advanced quickly began to pledge their loyalty, and Lu Yao also shouted along with a sincere expression.

"There is still one spot left for the outer disciples, so let them have another match."

The sect elder looked at the nine people in front of him and was in a very good mood, so he decided to make up the ten.

Actually, if this Sword Sect elder finds it troublesome, he can simply accept only nine outer disciples; he still has that much authority.

But he was in a good mood today.

Soon, at the instruction of the Sword Sect elders, the sword competition in the square resumed.

"Lu Yao, I observe that your sword bone is not yet fully formed, but your aptitude is quite good. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

The Sword Sect elder looked at Lu Yao, who was standing behind the group, and asked with a smile.

As soon as the Sword Sect elder finished speaking, everyone present looked at Lu Yao with envy.

"what?"

Lu Yao was taken aback. What was going on with this Sword Sect elder? Why did he want to take him as a disciple?

However, Lu Yao understood that since the Sword Sect elder had announced his acceptance of a disciple in front of everyone, he had no chance to refuse.

Unless he reveals his strength and directly and forcefully refuses, which would go against Lu Yao's purpose, he certainly cannot do that.

"Disciple pays homage to Master!"

Lu Yao immediately looked delighted and bowed to thank the Sword Sect elder.

"Yes, come to me."

The Sword Sect elder beckoned to Lu Yao, inviting him to come to his side.

Lu Yao quickly put on a flattered expression and went to the side of the Sword Sect elder.