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[Enchantress (Soul Ring World): As expected of Ye Ming, he found the Sword Pavilion so quickly.]

[Ma Ling (from the world of My Date with a Vampire): I hope there really are other immortal artifacts in the Sword Pavilion, otherwise it'll be a wasted trip.]

In the blink of an eye, Ye Ming had already landed at the mouth of the valley.

Looking closely, one can see an ancient palace hidden among the heavy white snow.

It is magnificent and full of ancient charm.

The gate was tightly closed, with the five large characters "Kunlun Hidden Sword Pavilion" written above it.

This was indeed our destination!

Ye Ming's spirits lifted, and he strode forward.

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Chapter 760: The Trial of the Ancient Sword Pavilion! (Begging for full subscription)

Before Ye Ming could even raise his hand to knock on the door, the palace gates opened automatically.

A simple and majestic voice rang out:

"Who goes there? Since you've found this place, you must be someone with a special connection. But the Kunlun Sword Pavilion isn't a place just anyone can enter. State your name!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming bowed slightly in greeting.

"I am Ye Ming, a cultivator from the mortal realm. I have come here to search for the Six Immortal Artifacts. I humbly request your assistance, senior!"

"Six Paths Immortal Artifacts? Are you talking about the legendary artifacts of the Six Paths of Water and Fire?"

A gasp of surprise rang out from the main hall.

Ye Ming nodded and said, "That's right. I have obtained the Water Spirit Sword and came here specifically to find out the whereabouts of the other immortal artifacts."

"I see... Since you've already been recognized as the master of the Water Spirit Sword, you must be someone destined for immortal artifacts. Very well, I'll grant your wish. Come in!"

The door swung open, and Ye Ming, his spirits lifted, stepped inside.

[Xu Bufan (Snowy World): Holy crap, Ye Ming's luck is incredible! He was recognized as a destined person right from the start and even got into the Sword Pavilion.]

[Shi Yue (Perfect World): That's right, who told Brother Ye Ming to have the protagonist's halo? He's the chosen one wherever he goes.]

Ye Ming was teased by everyone, but he didn't care at all.

At this moment, he was completely focused on finding the immortal artifact.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior. I am new here and would appreciate your guidance."

Upon entering the hall, Ye Ming bowed once again.

Looking up, one could see an elderly man with white hair and beard sitting upright in the center of the main hall.

He was dressed in a Taoist robe, and his brows exuded an air of authority.

"So you are Ye Ming? At such a young age, to have such cultivation is truly remarkable."

The old man's eyes were sharp as he sized Ye Ming up and down.

"Junior Ye Ming greets senior."

Ye Ming answered respectfully, but his gaze involuntarily swept across the hall.

[Zhang Dapao (Biological World): Hey, Ye Ming, stop being so focused on finding the immortal artifact. There are seniors around; don't be impolite.]

[Jiang Tong (Naruto World): That's right, don't be too impatient. Who knows what kind of treasure your senior might give you.]

Ye Ming quickly came to his senses and felt a little embarrassed.

"I have been presumptuous, please forgive me, senior."

"It's alright, young people are bound to be impetuous. But this curiosity and persistence are rare."

The old man was not angry; instead, he showed an approving look.

He slowly rose and stood with his hands behind his back.

"Since you've come for the immortal artifact, I'll get straight to the point. There is indeed an immortal artifact in the Hidden Sword Pavilion."

"Senior, you mean... the Fire Spirit Sword?!"

Ye Ming was greatly shocked, and even his breathing became rapid.

Unexpectedly, his words came true, and he actually found the whereabouts of the immortal artifact!

The old man nodded and said, "That's right. The Fire Spirit Sword and the Water Spirit Sword were originally a pair. However, they were separated for some reason. The Water Spirit Sword fell into the human realm, while the Fire Spirit Sword has been sleeping here for ten thousand years."

"So that's it! No wonder I always felt that the Water Spirit Sword was incomplete."

Ye Ming suddenly realized and hurriedly asked, "I wonder if this junior would have the honor of seeing the Fire Spirit Sword?"

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head.

"No. Although the Fire Spirit Sword is here, it is no ordinary object. To gain its approval, one must undergo a test."

"A test? This junior is willing to accept defeat, but I beg you to give me a chance."

A resolute glint flashed in Ye Ming's eyes, as if he was ready.

The old man smiled with satisfaction and said, "Well said, 'A bet is a bet.' Then I will test you to see if you are qualified to become the master of the Fire Spirit Sword."

"Senior, please clarify."

Ye Ming bowed respectfully.

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Chapter 761 Overcoming Inner Fear! (Please Subscribe to All Chapters)

"The test is divided into three levels. First, comprehension; second, courage; third, willpower. Only by passing these three tests can one truly gain the Fire Spirit Sword's approval."

As the old man spoke, he slowly walked towards the depths of the main hall.

Ye Ming followed closely behind, eager to try.

"Please describe the test details, senior. I will do my best."

"The first test is comprehension. You must find the Fire Spirit Sword among all the weapons in this room. Rely on your intuition, don't overthink it."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the old man waved his sleeve.

Suddenly, countless shelves appeared all around, filled with all sorts of swords.

Some are rustic, some are ornate; some are enormous, some are small.

There were over a thousand of them.

Ye Ming was slightly startled, but then understood.

The Fire Spirit Sword is hidden among these swords, testing one's intuition and comprehension.

He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused his mind.

Let your heart feel and capture that unique atmosphere.

[Cao Xiaoman (Zombie World): Damn, there are so many swords! It's like finding a needle in a haystack!]

[Yun Shanshan (Dou Qi World): Trust Ye Ming's intuition! He's destined to find the Fire Spirit Sword; he'll definitely find it.]

After a while, Ye Ming suddenly opened his eyes.

His gaze was fixed firmly on an unremarkable short sword.

"That's it! The Fire Spirit Sword!"

He strode over and reached out to grasp the short sword.

In an instant, a burst of intense heat erupted.

The short sword was glowing red-hot, radiating a terrifyingly high temperature.

But Ye Ming remained unmoved, and there was not a trace of burn on his palm.

"You did it. You are indeed destined to be with us."

The old man nodded approvingly and said, "First test passed!"

Ye Ming breathed a sigh of relief, overjoyed.

"Thank you, senior. May I ask what the second trial is?"

"The second test is courage. You must wield the Fire Spirit Sword and face your deepest fears alone. The more you fear, the more intense the flames will burn. Whether you can overcome your fear depends entirely on a single thought."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Ming felt a dizzying sensation.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in endless darkness.

The Fire Spirit Sword in his hand flickered on and off, like the only source of light.

Ye Ming cautiously looked around, preparing for battle.

"Is this an illusion? A test of courage? Am I being forced to confront my inner fears?"

He pondered to himself, gripping the Fire Spirit Sword tightly in his hand.

Suddenly, a chilling sound came from the darkness.

"Ye Ming...we meet again."

Ye Ming was startled and quickly turned around.

But then a tall figure slowly walked over; it was none other than the God of Slaughter who had nearly killed him a few months ago.

"You...you weren't killed by me, were you? How come you're here?!"

Ye Ming stared wide-eyed in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly.

If he hadn't been lucky last time, he would have been dead long ago.

Now, seeing the god of death again, a deep sense of fear involuntarily welled up in my heart.

"Hahaha, I am dead, but you can never get rid of me. Because I am in your heart, I am your greatest fear!"

The God of Slaughter, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace, spread his arms and approached Ye Ming step by step.

Ye Ming instinctively stepped back, his steps unsteady.

The flames of the Fire Spirit Sword in his hand dimmed as well.

"No, impossible! I've become stronger, I'm not afraid of you!"

He forced himself to remain calm and tried to encourage himself.

But his voice trembled uncontrollably, clearly indicating a lack of confidence.

[Wang Lei (One Piece World): Oh no, Ye Ming's inner fear is the God of Slaughter! What should we do?]

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Chapter 762 The Trial of the Fire Spirit Sword! (Begging for full subscription)

[Enchantress (Soul Ring World): Don't be afraid, Ye Ming! This is just an illusion, not real! You have the Fire Spirit Sword in your hand, don't back down!]

The shouts of the crowd gave Ye Ming some courage.

He abruptly stopped his retreat, gripped the Fire Spirit Sword tightly, and stared directly at the God of Slaughter.

"I understand now. You are just a fear in my heart, not reality. I am no longer the person I used to be, and I am no longer afraid of you, this illusion!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Ming raised the Fire Spirit Sword high and slashed at the God of Slaughter.

In an instant, flames roared and illuminated the darkness.

The god of death let out a shrill scream and turned to ashes in the flames.

Ye Ming was panting heavily, his forehead covered in sweat.

But he smiled victoriously.

"I did it! I overcame my inner fear! Fire Spirit Sword, I am finally worthy of you."

As if hearing his innermost thoughts, the Fire Spirit Sword emitted a resonant hum.