novelaction Chapter 1051 Sword Offering Ceremony, Old Friends Reunited
Chapter 1051 Sword Offering Ceremony, Old Friends Reunited
Ninety percent probability...
The Sword Sect has been destroyed!
Moreover, the one who said this was the old man from Xingyan Palace, the one who revealed the secrets of the heavens. As soon as this news came out, even though Gu Xiu had already vaguely sensed that this Sword Offering Ceremony would not be simple, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.
No wonder.
Even Jiang Jiansi, who is usually very particular about rules and always wields the Mo Shou sword, would feel so down.
After a moment of contemplation, Gu Xiu finally couldn't help but ask, "Who are the people who want to attack the Sword Sect?"
"I don't know." Jiang Jiansi shook his head: "Master is too powerful for cultivators in this world. There are always people who hope to seize any opportunity to eliminate Master, who overshadows the entire universe. In fact, there are many strong people among those who came to Tianyuan Sword Sect this time, and each of them could potentially participate in this."
These words silenced Gu Xiu.
Jiang Jiansi is right, the Tianyuan Sword Sect is too strong, and the number one sword saint in the world is too strong.
Such power is like an obstacle blocking everyone's path. Normally, no one would want to provoke it, but if the opportunity arises, no one would refuse the chance to knock down this roadblock.
In fact, Gu Xiu had already roughly figured it out before entering the Tianyuan Sword Sect. The scale of this Sword Offering Ceremony was indeed frighteningly large, and it was not limited to the holy lands and divine dynasties of Zhongzhou and Donghuang, but also included the Buddhist sects of Ximo and the Three Immortal Islands. In fact, people from all of them came.
It's difficult to say for sure how many of these people were involved.
"Of course, although I am rather pessimistic, it is certainly not easy to shake my Tianyuan Sword Sect." Jiang Jiansi smiled and said, "Not to mention Master's strength, Master's disciples are not easy for others to shake."
"I'm telling you this now just to warn you to be careful and not to be used as a pawn."
"Me?" Gu Xiu asked in surprise.
He has never been a self-deprecating person. Especially now that his cultivation has improved, even when facing a supreme being, he no longer needs to try to escape and hide himself as he used to. However, he is absolutely not so arrogant as to think that he can control anything when it comes to the plans of a Sword Saint.
Just a pity.
When asked about it, Jiang Jiansi simply shook his head: "You may be more important than you think. Your master cares about you a lot. In fact, what I'm telling you is what your master asked you to do."
The Sword Saint demanded to be told these things?
Gu Xiu was puzzled.
Somewhat unclear.
But Jiang Jiansi was unwilling to say more, and Gu Xiu could not continue to ask. Along the way, Jiang Jiansi told Gu Xiu about the rules of this sword-worshiping ceremony.
"This sword-worshiping ceremony is different from any previous one."
"As usual, the Sword Offering Ceremony is nothing more than setting up nine Sword Enlightenment Platforms, where cultivators from all walks of life compete to determine the qualifications to enter the Sword Enlightenment Platforms. Although not everyone is qualified to enter, in previous years at least 80% of people were able to go to the Sword Enlightenment Platforms."
"But this time, there is only one Sword Enlightenment Platform left. However, there are many people coming to this Sword Offering Ceremony. This means that the competition for these only ninety-nine spots will be even more intense, and the higher the seat, the greater the opportunity to gain enlightenment."
"Correspondingly."
"The insights into sword energy that can be gained from this sword-worshiping ceremony will surpass any previous one."
"You can rest peacefully for the next two days and prepare yourself. The Sword Enlightenment Qualification Competition will begin in three days. If possible, try your best to secure a qualification..."
The core of the Sword Offering Ceremony is actually the offering of the sword.
The overflowing sword energy that had annihilated most of the Central Plains will be transformed into pure sword energy that allows people to comprehend and cultivate.
However, this process was mainly led by the Sword Saint, with the assistance of other supreme beings.
For cultivators below the Supreme level.
It was purely by chance.
The sword energy generated by the Heavenly Abyss Immortal Sword is inherently dangerous, and this opportunity cannot be left unchecked. Therefore, in previous years, the Sword Offering Ceremony has set up nine Sword Enlightenment Platforms, which cultivators from all over the world can compete for. Through competition, they can gain the qualification to ascend the Sword Enlightenment Platform and thus obtain the opportunity to comprehend the Heavenly Abyss Immortal Sword.
With the storm approaching, many people have their own agendas, and the Sword Enlightenment Platform has been expanded from its original nine locations.
It was chopped into one.
It's easy to imagine that the competition ahead will be exceptionally fierce.
"I wonder how one will compete for this qualification?" All these changes are too great, making Gu Xiu curious whether the rules of this Sword Offering Ceremony will be changed.
As it turned out, Gu Xiu was right.
“In previous years, to qualify for the Sword Enlightenment Platform, one only needed to participate in swordplay competitions, but this year is different,” Jiang Jiansi explained to Gu Xiu, outlining the new rules:
"Participation in the competition is inevitable, and that remains unchanged."
"However, since there is only one Sword Enlightenment Platform, it would take a lot of time to wait for all participants to participate in the competition. Therefore, several tests were set up beforehand to initially screen out those who were qualified to participate in the competition."
"Due to the rules, I cannot reveal to you in advance what these tests are."
"But I can remind you of something."
"This test is not only about one's own understanding of the way of the sword, but also about whether the person who ascends the Sword Enlightenment Platform can win the respect of the masses."
"Winning over the masses?" Gu Xiu asked in surprise, noticing something unusual.
“Yes, it wins people over.” Jiang Jian nodded.
"Among all weapons, the sword is the most important. The power of the Heavenly Abyss Immortal Sword is also related to the Central Plains. In addition, the Three Enclosures Sea of Sin is about to be born. If you want to ascend to the Sword Enlightenment Platform, you can't just look at strength. You also need to look at character."
"Of course, with your prestige, this shouldn't be a problem."
Gu Xiu nodded, indicating that he understood, but he had a vague feeling that the change in the rules seemed somewhat unusual. However, the Sword Offering Ceremony was still in preparation, and Gu Xiu could not ask about many things in detail. So after chatting with Jiang Jian for a few more minutes, the two said goodbye for the time being.
In fact, Gu Xiu had many more questions he wanted to ask.
For example, where is the Red-Clad Ancestor now?
For example, what is the connection between the Tianyuan Sword Sect and the Three Flower Goddess of the Hehuan Sect? Does the Sword Sect retain any records left by the Three Flower Goddess?
However, most of these questions involved secrets, and Jiang Jiansi, as the person in charge of the Sword Sect's affairs this time, was already extremely busy. Gu Xiu hesitated again and again but still did not continue to ask.
but.
Not asking doesn't mean Gu Xiu has given up.
On the contrary, after seeing Jiang Jiansi leave, Gu Xiu did not stay in his residence for long. Instead, after resting for a while, he went out of his room and headed towards a secluded place in the Sword Sect. He had stayed in the Tianyuan Sword Sect for a period of time and knew that Jiang Jiansi was not the only old friend he knew.
only……
Gu Xiu had just stepped out when he ran into an old friend.
It was a figure holding a long spear and wearing the battle robes of the Tian Ce Mansion.
Ye Wentian, General of the Northern Army of the Tian Ce Mansion.
but.
Before they could exchange pleasantries, Ye Wentian told Gu Xiu some news that made his eyelids twitch.
"Su Ling Valley has been wiped out."