It turns out, they were the main characters.

"Finally, I've stabilized at the second rank of the Refining Spirit Realm." He slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, feeling refreshed.

"This defeat to Nigati isn't necessarily a bad thing; your mentality and willpower are much better than before," the old man inside Ye Yu's body said with a hint of relief.

"I didn't lose to Nigati. If he hadn't cheated at the last minute, I would have won the alchemy competition." Ye Yu said dismissively.

"It's good that you can let it go," the old man replied slowly, a touch of emotion welling up inside him.

With his current mindset, reaching the Void Returning Realm shouldn't be too much of a problem for him...

The old man continued, "It's alright that we didn't get the formula for the Nine Cauldrons Pill this time. In the end, the formula is dispensable. However, we can't miss out on the good things in the Sword Palace."

"Sword Palace?" Ye Yu frowned slightly. "The Sword Palace that Teacher is referring to, is it the celestial palace that recently emerged from underground?"

"good."

The old man slowly began to speak: "The Palace Master of the Sword Palace is an extraordinary woman. She has loved practicing swordsmanship since birth, and the ordinary longswords that used to accompany her also resonated with the Great Dao when she attained enlightenment, thus nurturing their own spirits."

"Legend has it that once that sword is drawn, no one in the same realm can withstand it head-on. If you can obtain it, your chances of winning in the Ascension Tournament will probably increase by 30% or 40% or more."

"That sword is still in the Sword Palace?!" Ye Yu's eyes immediately lit up with eagerness.

Then, he asked with doubt, "But haven't there been rumors these past two days that all the cultivators who tried to enter the Sword Palace were blasted into dust? Could it be that you, Teacher, have a way to enter?"

"I have no way to help you, but you will be able to enter the Sword Palace on your own," the old man said again.

Seemingly aware of Ye Yu's doubts, the old man spoke again: "Qianyuan Pavilion is famous for its swords, and the young master of Qianyuan Pavilion naturally also has extremely high sword talent. I don't know much about Yaochi Holy Land, but the Holy Maiden of Yaochi probably also has extremely high sword talent."

"What does the teacher mean...?" Ye Yu seemed to have thought of something, but he wasn't sure.

"The Sword Palace is searching for a master," the old man said with a certainty.

"The reason for the emergence of the Sword Palace this time is still unknown. However, the reason for the decline of the Sword Palace in the past was that no one could use the ancient bronze sword left behind by the Sword Emperor. Those who were able to enter the Sword Palace this time without being attacked all have extremely high sword talent."

"As for the reason... there can only be one."

Ye Yu's eyes slowly brightened: "Is the ancient bronze sword in the Sword Palace searching for a suitable master?"

Divine artifacts possess spirits, especially the bronze sword that has accompanied the Sword Emperor for many years.

For tens of thousands of years, the sword has been dormant in the past. It has never had a suitable master. Now that the Sword Palace has emerged, it is probably because it has sensed a suitable master for itself.

After all, this is a golden age, with all kinds of geniuses emerging, so it wouldn't be surprising if there were people among them who could be recognized by the Sword Palace.

"With my talent for swordsmanship, the Bronze Sword is my destiny!" Ye Yu's eyes rekindled with fire, and he clenched his fist slightly.

If one gains the Sword Palace's approval, one's strength will not simply increase to a higher level... The blessing of an Ancestral Artifact is far beyond people's imagination.

At that time, at the Ascension Conference, whether it's Mu Zhian, Bai Ruoxi, or even the so-called geniuses of the Southern Wilderness and Western Regions, they will all be killed by that sword!

"Teacher, I want to set off for the Sword Palace today," Ye Yu said to himself.

"That would be best," the old man replied slowly.

the other side.

The Third Elder of the Southern Wilderness stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the somewhat handsome young man before him, and slowly spoke:

“Nigati, Miss told me yesterday about what happened after you started refining pills. Don’t ask about it anymore. Miss has her own plans.”

Nigati seemed hesitant, and asked, "Didn't Miss explain her reason?"

For the sake of a cultivator from the Eastern Continent, they were willing to turn against their fellow traveler and completely disregard his feelings... Without a legitimate reason, it would be difficult to quell their anger.

The Third Elder gave Nigati a meaningful look and slowly said, "The young lady didn't say, but I trust her judgment."

Regina's physique is extremely special, and she made a deal with Mu Zhian. Once the Ascension Conference ends, her physique will become complete. This matter is of great importance, so naturally, it cannot be known to more people.

However, Nigati was clearly unwilling and suddenly raised his head to look at the Third Elder: "Elder, isn't this a bit unfair to me?!"

The Third Elder sneered, "If you want to know why Miss protected Mu Zhi'an yesterday, you can go and ask her yourself. I won't stop you."

Upon hearing this, Nigati's eyes flashed with anger, but in the end he simply slammed heavily against the wall behind him.

This is truly impotent rage.

There's nothing that can be done about it. In the Southern Wilderness, only those at a higher cultivation level than Regina can barely resist this bloodline suppression. Southern Wilderness cultivators at the same cultivation level only feel awe when they see Regina, and it's difficult for them to resist her.

“I inquired about Mu Zhian yesterday. He’s a smooth talker who likes to deceive women. Miss, don’t let him bewitch you and make you forget our purpose.” Nigati could only offer this defiant statement.

"I know what I'm doing," the Third Elder said with a smile.

Regina appears to be a rather docile and sickly girl, but in reality, she is more proud than anyone else. What could a mere cultivator at the third level of the Divine Refinement stage possibly use to attract a young lady?

However, we still need to be a little careful.

After all, the young lady's physique is too much of a counter to the cultivators of the Southern Wilderness. If Mu Zhian really succeeds, I'm afraid even those three gods will be uneasy.

Besides that, there's another thing that's also somewhat concerning...

The Third Elder looked up and gazed in the direction of the Sword Palace, his cloudy eyes filled with worry.

With the emergence of the Eastern Continent Sword Palace, if someone truly obtains an ancestral artifact from it, the Ascension Assembly may face unpredictable changes.

But for now, all we can do is hope that no one can gain the Sword Palace's approval...

The Third Elder sighed softly in his heart and withdrew his gaze.

……

Tianhe Garden.

"Aaaa~~!"

From the villa came the mournful and melodious song of the dragon, like the beautiful song of a siren in the sea, as if it were lamenting that Mu Zhian had not brought it breakfast in the morning and had left it hungry.

dong dong.

Mu Zhian held a tray in one hand and knocked on Miss Linglong's door with the other.

Inside the room, Lin Ling lay on the table, swinging her delicate white feet, her head slightly turned, her red eyes staring intently at Mu Zhi'an.

To be precise, he was staring at the meat bun in Mu Zhian's hand.

After Mu Zhian placed the meat bun in front of her, Lin Ling took the bun and silently took a bite.

"Sister Lin Ling, I may have to leave Tianhe Garden for another two days. You'll have to find your own food for the time being," Mu Zhian said, stroking Lin Ling's soft silver hair.

If anyone saw this scene, they would probably be so shocked that their jaws would drop. In the past, Linglong rarely left her own cave, and even within the Liangyi Sect, few people had ever seen her. But now, Mu Zhian seemed to be treating Miss Linglong like his own pet cat, and was even stroking her hair.

Upon hearing that Mu Zhian was leaving, Lin Ling immediately raised her head, her bright eyes sparkling with reluctance, and tilted her head slightly to ask, "Aaa?"

“The Sword Palace has appeared, and Mengrou, Ruoxi, and I plan to go and take a look. There might be the last bronze fragment of Ruoxi there,” Mu Zhian explained.

Actually, Wei Mengrou should have stayed as well, but Mu Zhian was worried that something might happen to her again due to the issue of luck when he returned. Therefore, after careful consideration, he decided to travel with her.

Lin Ling blinked, her eyes seemingly filled with a thoughtful expression.

Then, looking at Mu Zhian who seemed to be about to leave, she appeared somewhat worried, her red lips slightly parted, and said, "Live on."

The voice seemed to possess a certain magic, evoking a resonance with the Great Dao.

Mu Zhian immediately felt a warm sensation spreading throughout his body. He subconsciously turned his head to look at Lin Ling, only to see her holding up a cardboard sign.

"It will heal you quickly once when you are seriously injured, and the spell will be lifted on its own within seven days."

The power of words becoming law is indeed ridiculously strong... and this is even under the restriction of the Heavenly Dao Qi, otherwise Lin Ling's strength would be unbelievable.

Looking at the adorable silver-haired, red-eyed beauty holding up the cardboard sign, Mu Zhian sighed inwardly before solemnly expressing his gratitude.

The Sword Palace is located outside the Two Elements Sect, and it is difficult for ordinary cultivators to get close. If something happens inside, naturally no one can blame anyone else.

At this time, Lin Ling's words became very useful.

If the injury is severe, it can be fully healed in one go... which is equivalent to one life taking down two lives.

After bidding farewell to Lin Ling, Mu Zhi'an left the room and went to the courtyard.

Wei Mengrou was already waiting in the courtyard. It seemed that the maid's gaze towards Young Master Mu was a little gentler than usual today, and she no longer looked at him with the same eyes that looked at scum as before.

This made Mu Zhian feel both gratified and regretful.

I was pleased that my relationship with the maid had progressed further, but I was also disappointed that I seemed to enjoy being stared at with such disdain by the maid.

"Where's Ruoxi?" Mu Zhian asked.

“There she is.” Wei Mengrou raised her chin, gesturing to the beautiful woman in a white palace dress sitting in the courtyard.

Then, she couldn't help but glance at Mu Zhian and said, "We must be careful this time. There are dangers in the Sword Palace, and not all the cultivators there are benevolent."

"I know," Mu Zhian said with a gentle smile.

“However, we’re just going to have a taste of the soup; everything else is none of our business,” he continued.

"Have a sip of soup...?" Wei Mengrou, unaware of the situation, looked at Mu Zhian with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Mu Zhian smiled and said, "The cultivators outside all think that the Sword Palace is letting people in this time to choose a master."

"But in fact, the Sword Palace had already chosen its master long ago."

Chapter 242 Bai Ruoxi: Rebuilding the Glory of the Sword Palace is Our Duty

The Sword Palace is located near the Xuan Yin Hall, in a quiet environment surrounded by lush green mountains and forests.

At this very moment, deep within the Xuan Yin Palace, a man stood with his hands behind his back in front of the main hall, gazing silently at the distant, faintly visible palace in the sky.

Since yesterday, many cultivators have tried to enter the Sword Palace, but so far, at least twenty cultivators at the Refining Spirit Realm have been killed by the light sword.

As for cultivators at the Returning to the Void Realm, they don't even have the chance to set foot there.

Whenever a cultivator at the Returning Void Realm makes a move to approach the Sword Palace, the 108 light swords surrounding the Sword Palace seem somewhat restless.

This directly deterred those Void Returning Realm cultivators who had intended to approach.

Clearly, the Sword Palace is choosing a master, and cultivators at the Returning Void Realm do not meet the requirements for choosing a master.

At this moment, a servant behind him tentatively asked, "Your Highness, should we send someone to take a look?"

The Sword Palace is located near the Xuan Yin Hall, so if they want to take some action to enter the Sword Palace, they can do so much faster than other cultivators outside.

However, the master of the Xuan Yin Palace remained completely silent throughout, which was quite puzzling.

The man snapped out of his thoughts, shook his head, and said, "Not for now. External matters are none of our concern."

"If other forces in the Eastern Continent are interested in the Sword Palace, let them go."

"I'm more concerned about something else than that."