The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

(The previous text has been revised)

"Um."

Su Zhen nodded slightly, did not linger, and led Ye Feng straight into the mountains.

"Who is that young man beside the Supreme Elder? Judging from his aura... he's no weaker than either of us..."

Watching Su Zhen and Ye Feng leave, one of the middle-aged men said with great surprise.

"Perhaps he is a disciple taken in by the Supreme Elder. A Sword Soul Realm expert of this age is quite rare..."

"That's what the other person guessed," another person guessed.

"It seems our Burning Heaven Sword Sect is about to gain another genius..."

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Inside the giant peak lies a hidden paradise, with waterfalls and streams flowing through it. Islands and palaces suspended in mid-air are connected by rainbow bridges, exuding a sense of ancient simplicity and ethereal beauty, like a blessed land.

As Ye Feng followed Su Zhen deeper into the world, the energy of heaven and earth became increasingly concentrated, causing his pores to open up and making him wish he could immediately sit down and cultivate.

On the Sword Continent, the energy of heaven and earth is becoming increasingly scarce, yet within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, there is such abundant energy.

Moreover, this is not the Burning Heaven Ancient Realm and the Li Huo Sword Stele space that Su Zhen mentioned, from which one can imagine what is going on.

"Cultivating in a place like this will be twice as effective with half the effort, and it won't be long before your strength can be further improved."

Ye Feng's dark eyes were filled with excitement as he greedily absorbed the pure energy in the air, causing his movements to slow down slightly.

"The Burning Heaven Sword Sect has Qi-gathering arrays in both its inner and outer areas. These arrays can gather the energy of heaven and earth. The one you saw outside was the lowest level of Qi-gathering array..."

"However, this energy ultimately comes from this world. If no external energy enters our world, this formation will eventually lose its effectiveness."

"Furthermore, the reason you feel that the energy here is pure is because your strength is still insufficient. Once you reach the level of Sword King, this level of energy gathering array will have no effect on you at all."

Su Zhen paused slightly, glanced at the eccentric Ye Feng, and offered a brief explanation.

On the surface, the Sword Continent is not lacking in places with abundant energy. However, such abundance of energy is relative. After reaching the Sword King realm, the amount of energy required to absorb is extremely large, and it is unimaginable for someone of his strength.

"Gathering Qi Array..."

Ye Feng paused for a moment, then repeated those three words in a low voice.

In the vast world, formations that gather energy are called Spirit Gathering Formations. I never expected that such formations would exist on the Sword Continent. No wonder the deeper one goes into the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, the more concentrated the energy becomes.

"Legend has it that in the vast world there is a profession called Spirit Array Master, which has a clear and detailed hierarchy and a wide range of array techniques. Unfortunately, over tens of thousands of years, many things in our world have been lost."

"This Qi Gathering Array is a formation that was continued and improved by the powerful predecessors of our Sword Continent. Only those at the Sword King Realm or above can construct it, and it requires the power of the mountains and rivers and sword veins."

"However, even if someone at the Sword King Realm successfully sets it up, the effect is limited; at most, it will only be useful to someone at the Sword Soul Realm."

"The Qi-gathering array you mentioned, the Flowing Cloud Sword Academy, is of this level. But the one inside my Burning Heaven Sword Sect was created ten thousand years ago by the Ten Great Sword Emperors and stabilized by countless powerful predecessors. Its effect is naturally incomparable."

A hint of reverence appeared in Su Zhen's cloudy yet dignified eyes as he told Ye Feng about the origin of the Qi-gathering array.

"Ten thousand years ago... the Ten Great Sword Emperors joined forces...?"

Ye Feng opened his mouth and exclaimed in surprise.

In the present Sword Continent, the number of Sword Emperor level experts on the surface can be counted on two hands. Even if the major forces are hiding their strength, there are definitely not many beings of this level.

The fact that the Burning Heaven Sword Sect was able to mobilize ten Sword Emperors to construct an array ten thousand years ago speaks volumes about the grandeur of that event.

It is evident that although the energy of the world on the Sword Continent had diminished at that time, it was far from reaching its current state. Otherwise, the number of Sword Emperors would probably be quite high, and Sword Kings would be relatively common.

"Yes, ten thousand years ago, although Sword Emperor level experts were rare in this world, there were far more of them than there are now."

Su Zhen gazed into the void ahead and sighed.

Currently, the Burning Heaven Sword Sect only has four Sword Emperors, and besides him, two are at the early stage and one is at the middle stage.

As for the other forces that could rival the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, the number of Sword Emperors was not much greater; in fact, it was far less.

"If the energy of heaven and earth does not circulate with the outside world, it will only enter and never exit, and there will be no replenishment. If this continues, this world will eventually return to the mundane world."

Ye Feng calmed his emotions slightly and his expression became serious.

Now, he understands Su Zhen's sense of urgency and his high expectations for himself, which is something he can't help.

Eight hundred years of lifespan is naturally a very long time for ordinary people, but for someone at the Sword Emperor realm, it is far from enough.

Most people cultivate to gain power in order to achieve immortality and do not want to turn into dust, and he was no different.

"Alright, let's go, let's get you settled in first..."

Su Zhen didn't say anything more and flew forward at a leisurely pace.

Seeing this, Ye Feng followed closely behind.

Fifteen minutes later, the two crossed several rainbow bridges and arrived at a huge platform suspended above the sea of ​​clouds.

At the end of the platform stood a majestic and ancient crimson palace, constructed entirely of some kind of flame crystal. Even from a great distance, one could feel the scorching sword energy emanating from it.

"The Burning Heaven Sword Sect has three peaks, with clear distinctions between disciple ranks. This is the Blazing Fire Peak, and from now on you will be a true disciple of the Blazing Fire Peak."

Su Zhen glanced at it, said a few words, and then led Ye Feng to a courtyard halfway up the mountain.

Ye Feng looked up and saw that the courtyard gate was tightly closed. On both sides of the gate were two rows of fiery red spirit trees with leaves shaped like small swords, emitting a warm aura, like guards, with an extraordinary presence.

"This place is called 'Tianxia Courtyard,' which was my residence on Lihuo Peak. You will stay here from now on."

As Tong Yefeng introduced the place, the courtyard gate opened automatically, revealing a small bridge over a stream, a quiet and elegant environment.

"Um."

Ye Feng nodded in agreement.

"You've had a long and tiring journey, and the Void Land hasn't been easy for you either. Rest here today, and tomorrow I'll have someone take you to the sect's main hall to officially register you in the sect's register and receive the corresponding rewards."

"Yes, senior."

Ye Feng bowed deeply, his gaze sweeping over the small courtyard before him; the environment pleased him greatly.

"Little one, aren't you curious who'll take you tomorrow...?"

Su Zhen looked at Ye Feng with a meaningful smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng immediately understood and said in a deep voice, "Could it be your granddaughter, senior?"

Su Zhen smiled slightly, his gaze fixed on Ye Feng, and began to speak slowly.

"I haven't given you a detailed introduction yet, but now that we're here at the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, it's time to settle things between the two of you."