The full moon hung high in the sky, its bright and cold silver glow illuminating the world.
On the high Sword Discourse Arena, dozens of swordsmen lined up in several rows.
The Yun Nation Emperor stood at the front and said to the swordsmen, "The winner of this sword discourse will receive the Sky Sword Token."
Speaking of the Sky Sword Token, all the swordsmen looked at the tray in the hands of the eunuch behind the Emperor. A simple bronze token in the shape of a sword was placed on top of it.
To all the swordsmen, the Sky Sword Token was not only a treasure they yearned for, but it also represented supreme glory. This was a temptation that no swordsman could resist.
Among all the swordsmen, only two swordsmen did not look at the Sky Sword Token.
One was the Ghost King. He kept staring at Gao Zhengyang beside him. His eyes were wild and fierce, like a bloodthirsty beast looking at a gift. It seemed like he could pounce on Gao Zhengyang at any time and tear him into pieces.
Gao Zhengyang did not seem to notice. He kept looking at the full moon above his head.
This perfect and flawless moon reminded him of the sword intent that he comprehended in the Bright Moon Sword Palace.
Unfortunately, he hadn't been able to comprehend anything at that time when the sword palace had rumbled and collapsed. But today, Gao Zhengyang sensed a familiar sword essence from the bright moon in the sky.
Strictly speaking, this sword intent was actually attracted by the full moon and stimulated the remnant sword intent in his heart.
The Bright Moon Sword Master, a Rank 13 absolute expert. Even if only a trace of sword intent was left, it could turn into a bright moon that would last forever. What kind of power was this?
Gao Zhengyang's comprehension of the Sword Dao was average, but his Sacred Heart was connected to the spirit, and he could remember the trace of sword intent in the sword palace. Now that he was illuminated by the full moon, surrounded by top swordsmen, and with the mysterious Sky Sword Token, the sword intent was naturally stimulated.
Therefore, Gao Zhengyang did not pay attention to the Yun Nation Emperor, the Ghost King, or even the Sky Sword Token.
His mind wandered in the endless night sky, trying to capture the true meaning of the Bright Moon Sword Intent.
The bright moon shone in the sky, and moonlight covered heaven and earth, within reach. But no one could grasp the moonlight in their hands.
Gao Zhengyang was now facing such a predicament. He could see it, but he couldn't touch it.
No matter how hard he tried to comprehend, he just couldn't grasp that trace of inspiration.
Gao Zhengyang also knew that this depended on luck and opportunity. The more impatient one was, the harder it would be to comprehend the profundities within.
He sighed softly and gave up hope. How could a rank 13 Sword Master's ability be so easily comprehended?
At this time, the Cloud Nation's Emperor said, "Fellow swordsmen, please leave your blood mark on the Heaven Sword Token."
The first in line was the Ghost King. He walked over and cut his finger with a sharp silver knife, writing the word "Ghost" on the Heaven Sword Token.
Lu Chuan, the descendant of the Ghost King, imitated the Ghost King and cut his finger to write the word "Lu" on the Sky Sword Token.
The other swordsmen followed the order and left their words on the Heavenly Sword Token.
Below the Sword Trial Stage, tens of thousands of people held their breaths as they watched this scene.
Those who were qualified to enter the drill ground to watch the battle were either the Yun Nation's dignitaries, envoys, or swordsmen. These people were also of high quality. They would never whisper to each other or talk loudly like ordinary people.
The Heaven Sword Token Sword Trial was also the first public sword trial in the past 100 years. Everyone was very curious. The solemn attitude of the swordsmen made the ceremony seem even more sacred.
Even the elite soldiers in charge of protecting the drill ground were mostly attracted by the ceremony and watched attentively.
There were only a few dozen swordsmen participating in the sword trial. Although Gao Zhengyang was at the back of the line, he still reached it very quickly.
When Gao Zhengyang came out, he also attracted everyone's attention. In these few days, the erotic story of Gao Zhengyang and Princess Qing Ling had already spread throughout the capital. This also made Gao Zhengyang a real celebrity.
It was still okay for him to stand in the line of swordsmen. But when he stood out alone, it immediately caused a commotion.
The audience below could not hold back their curiosity, pointing at Gao Zhengyang and whispering.
Princess Qing Ling, who was sitting at the front, was also abnormally embarrassed. Luckily, she had already expected this and covered her face with a black veil. No one could see her expression.
Qing Ling was the princess of the Chu Country. Discussing her in public was not only an insult to the Chu Country, but also to the Yun Country. Even the people of the Qi Country did not dare to be too presumptuous here.
However, the sudden clamor still made the solemn drill ground a little more lively and noisy.
On the Sword Testing Platform, the Ghost King was so angry that his teeth almost broke. He gripped the Black Tortoise Sword tightly with one hand and wished that he could immediately draw his sword and slash Gao Zhengyang.
On the other hand, the Yun Country Emperor was very calm. There was even an indescribable smile on his dignified face.
He said to Gao Zhengyang, "Priest Gao, I have to thank you for escorting Qing Ling all the way."
Gao Zhengyang also smiled, "Your Majesty is too serious. This is what I should do."
The Mysterious Sky Sect Master, who was sitting below the stage, had a plump face full of nervousness. He was really afraid that Gao Zhengyang would say something wrong in public. If he offended the Yun Country Emperor, no one in the world could save him.
Luckily, Gao Zhengyang was still very normal and did not speak irresponsibly. As for his relationship with Princess Qing Ling, once this matter was over, both parties would go their separate ways and never see each other again. Nothing will happen to him.
Princess Qing Ling also thought of this. She was a little sad. No matter how much she loved Gao Zhengyang, she could not abandon her responsibility. In the end, their love was only a short-lived joy.
But no matter what happened in the future, that swordsman with two swords on his back would definitely become an indelible memory of hers.
Princess Qing Ling was a little sad, but also a little expectant. The Ghost King was actually participating in this sword test. If Gao Zhengyang could kill him, she would not have to face this repulsive and ugly fellow in the future!
As Princess Qing Ling was thinking, she realized that there was something wrong with Gao Zhengyang, who was standing in front of the Sky Sword Token. He was not in a hurry to cut his hand and let out his blood. Instead, he looked at the Sky Sword Token thoughtfully.
Everyone noticed Gao Zhengyang's abnormality, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Especially the Black Heaven Sect's Sect Leader, Zheng Feng. His forehead was full of sweat. If Gao Zhengyang were to act foolishly at this moment, the Yun Nation people did not need to do anything. The group of top swordsmen behind him would swarm up and dismember him.
Seeing that Gao Zhengyang's expression was strange, as though he was plotting something, the guards around the Sword Testing Platform became nervous. Lei Heng and the rest moved closer to the Yun Nation's Emperor and stared at Gao Zhengyang with vigilance.
The Yun Nation's Emperor did not seem nervous at all. He looked at Gao Zhengyang with interest. From the bottom of his heart, he hoped that Gao Zhengyang would act foolishly. As long as he picked up the Sky Sword Token, no one in this world could save him!
However, as long as Gao Zhengyang was not crazy, he would not make such a stupid mistake.
But after waiting for a while, there was still no movement from Gao Zhengyang.
Lei Heng said impatiently, "Priest Gao, please hurry up. There are still people waiting behind. "
Gao Zhengyang ignored Lei Heng. He turned his head and looked at Ao Zhen who was standing in the corner.
Ao Zhen also did not know what Gao Zhengyang wanted to do, but she could feel the blazing fighting spirit in his eyes. She could not help but be shocked!
"Sky Sword Token, good stuff."
As Gao Zhengyang spoke, he suddenly grabbed the Sky Sword Token in his hand and stuffed it into his bosom. "I want it."
The sudden scene made everyone extremely shocked. Gao Zhengyang was a little abnormal just now, but no one thought that he would be so daring to stuff the Sky Sword Token into his bosom in front of the Yun Nation's Emperor and a group of top swordsmen.
The Yun Nation's Emperor, who was astute and circumspect, was also stunned. What was Gao Zhengyang trying to do!
Before he could figure it out, Gao Zhengyang had already drawn his sword and attacked. "I got the Sky Sword Token. Everyone can die now!"
Lei Heng, who bore the brunt of the attack, had his eyes completely occupied by the cold and glaring sword light. It was as though he was blind.
He could only rely on a swordsman's instinct to draw his sword, dodge, and block.
A swordsman's most instinctive reaction allowed Lei Heng to perform to his peak state. He had no thoughts and only focused on his sword.
Although his eyes were blind, he accurately and miraculously blocked Gao Zhengyang's swift slash.
However, Gao Zhengyang's Sky Punishment Sword was one of the top ten godly swords in the world. It weighed more than 30 kilograms. Its weight was not inferior to heavy weapons like spears and hammers.
Gao Zhengyang's internal energy was vigorous and overbearing, and his physical strength was even more tyrannical. This sword was not only fast, but it was also a combination of internal and external force.
When the Sky Punishment Sword slashed down, the sword in Lei Heng's hand broke. Without waiting for Lei Heng to retreat, the Sky Punishment Sword slashed down on half of Lei Heng's body.
The commander of the Imperial Guards, Lei Heng, let out a blood-curdling scream before he died, and his body was also broken.
After Gao Zhengyang's sword succeeded, he no longer hesitated. He took a step forward and separated the two swords in his hands. The surrounding guards were cut into pieces by the sword edge.
In a face-to-face confrontation, the strongest swordsmen of the Imperial Guards were killed by Gao Zhengyang. Admittedly, this was because Gao Zhengyang was tyrannical and peerless, but it was also because his attack was too sudden and too crazy. It was completely beyond everyone's expectations.
The sudden massacre had swept away all the guards around the Yun Nation's emperor. The Yun Nation Emperor's expression also changed. He shouted, "Are you crazy?!"
At this critical moment, the Yun Nation Emperor was not interested in arguing with Gao Zhengyang. He was also a top-notch expert. The moment he felt that something was wrong, he retreated.
However, facing the crazy and powerful Gao Zhengyang, the Yun Nation Emperor did not care about turning around. He could only choose to retreat in the direction where the swordsmen were standing.
As long as there were swordsmen blocking Gao Zhengyang, he would be able to leave the Sword-Testing Stage. There were 30,000 elite soldiers in the drill ground. With just an order, even if Gao Zhengyang was a Sword God, he would still be piled to death.
However, since Gao Zhengyang had already made his move, how could he give the Yun Nation Emperor a chance to retreat?
He chased after the Yun Nation Emperor and sneered, "This time, you are dead!"
Before his voice fell, Gao Zhengyang once again urged his two swords. Borrowing the momentum of the sword, he turned into a waterfall of cold light and chopped toward the Yun Nation Emperor.
The Emperor was shocked. Even if his swordsmanship was not inferior to Gao Zhengyang's, he had no intention of competing. It was just the difference in mentality that made him lose the qualification to compete with Gao Zhengyang.
Fortunately, the surrounding swordsmen also reacted. Two swordsmen who came out of nowhere had already brandished their swords to meet the attack.
The three sword lights intersected. Then, the two swordsmen's shattered bodies exploded.
In an instant of confrontation, Gao Zhengyang relied on his powerful and fierce slashes to kill the two swordsmen. His footsteps did not stop.
The Yun Nation Emperor's old face was as pale as paper. No matter how he retreated, he was not as fast as Gao Zhengyang's sword. If he retreated again, he would only be handing his life to the other party.
Although he did not want to fight with Gao Zhengyang, at this point, if he did not fight with his life, he would undoubtedly die. The Yun Nation Emperor forced himself to calm down and drew his sword.
The Yun Nation was founded on the Sword of Cloud and Rain. The Yun Nation Emperor specialized in the Sword of Cloud and Rain.
The rain came suddenly, without warning, and was abnormally violent.
The Yun Nation Emperor held his sword in his hand. Instead of retreating, his sword attacked like a storm. Thousands of sword lights flashed and surged forward.
Gao Zhengyang was awe-inspiring and fearless. He welcomed the rain of swords and rushed forward. The Yun Nation Emperor's swift sword was swift and fierce. This was also something that Gao Zhengyang could not compare with.
However, when swordsmen competed, it was not about who was faster who won.
Gao Zhengyang crisscrossed his two swords and blocked the Yun Nation Emperor's seventeen consecutive thrusts. When the other party's sword momentum was slightly slower, the Tianxing Sword in his left hand slanted and left a deep sword mark on the Yun Nation Emperor's abdomen.
However, where the sword tip passed, it set off a field of sparks. The toughness of the sword tip was definitely not human skin.
Gao Zhengyang knew that the other party was wearing a protective armor. That was why he was able to block his sword without dying.
Unfortunately, without waiting for Gao Zhengyang to pursue and attack, the other swordsmen had already surrounded him.
The strongest was undoubtedly the Gale Sword Lu Chuan. Although this old man had white hair and beard, his sword momentum was like a gale sweeping through.
Compared to the Yun Nation Emperor's swift sword, Lu Chuan's sword was faster and more unpredictable.
Gao Zhengyang also had to concentrate on dealing with it. He could only give up on the idea of chasing after the Yun Nation Emperor. With his two swords together, he ignored the myriad changes of the Gale Sword and fiercely stabbed forward.
Lu Chuan's complexion changed. With Gao Zhengyang's unreasonable swordsmanship, if it was someone else, he would naturally be able to easily cut the other party into three pieces. However, against Gao Zhengyang, he was not confident that he could avoid the other party's two swords.
Gao Zhengyang was wearing heavy armor. He might not die if he was stabbed by the sword a few times. If he was grazed by the heavy Tian Xing Sword, his body would definitely not be able to withstand it.
Lu Chuan really wanted to kill Gao Zhengyang, but he would definitely not risk his life. He immediately turned his sword tip and went around Gao Zhengyang.
The Ghost King was following behind Lu Chuan. He originally wanted to follow behind Lu Chuan and take advantage of the situation. He did not expect Lu Chuan to dodge.
In such a hurry, the Ghost King was also a little flustered. However, he hated Gao Zhengyang to the core. Furthermore, he was holding the Nation Guarding Divine Sword, the Black Tortoise Sword.
The Black Tortoise Sword was completely green. There were mysterious patterns of a turtle and a snake intertwining on the sword tip. Holding the Black Tortoise Sword, the Ghost King could naturally feel the sword intent in the Black Tortoise Sword.
When the sword tip turned, the pure green sword light instantly spread in all directions. Gao Zhengyang was plated with a layer of deep green.
"Die."
The Ghost King sensed it and felt that the sword intent was one. It had already pierced deeply into Gao Zhengyang's heart. He shouted without hesitation.
This sound was a response to the sword, a response to the heart. It was purely because of the sword intent.
The Black Tortoise Sword twisted and turned wonderfully. It broke through the defense of the two swords and pierced straight into Gao Zhengyang's heart.
With a swoosh, the Black Tortoise Sword completely pierced through Gao Zhengyang's chest. However, before the Ghost King could be happy, the sword in Gao Zhengyang's left hand swept across and completely severed his neck.
The Ghost King's head, which had just revealed a smile, flew into the sky just like that.
The tragic scene also shocked the other swordsmen. The footsteps of the people surrounding them also slowed down a little.
Taking advantage of this gap, Gao Zhengyang contracted his muscles. With the force of his muscles contracting and pushing, he forcefully pushed the Black Tortoise Sword out.
The sword in the chest seemed terrifying, but it avoided the organs, blood vessels, and other vital parts. Moreover, he still had the titanium alloy. Even though the power of the Divine Body was suppressed, the various magical changes of the titanium alloy were not affected.
This kind of wound healed almost instantly. It had no effect on Gao Zhengyang.
However, the others didn't think so. They all thought that Gao Zhengyang was seriously injured. After a moment of hesitation, they all became unusually enthusiastic.
Gao Zhengyang didn't care about others. As long as they dared to draw their sword against him, he would not be polite. And he would not be polite to those who blocked his way.
Three swordsmen surrounded him from three directions at the same time. As first-class swordsmen, the three of them each had their own exquisite swordsmanship.
In a face-to-face confrontation, the three swordsmen all left sword marks on Gao Zhengyang's body. Unfortunately, the three of them failed to pierce Gao Zhengyang's leather armor.
Gao Zhengyang's counterattack was cut into six pieces by the three. The continuous bloody killing also deterred a group of swordsmen who wanted to try their luck.
Wang Fei of Spirit Sword Mountain, Xu Zhifei of Holy Sword Sect, and Yue Tianpeng, who participated in the Sword Discourse, and other powerful swordsmen, all cautiously held their swords and stood still.
They didn't know why Gao Zhengyang went crazy, but they could see that Gao Zhengyang was in extreme danger. Even top swordsmen like Lu Chuan didn't dare to face him head-on. They didn't want to take the risk.
"Whoever kills him will be the Sword Master!"
The Emperor of Cloud Country, who had retreated behind several swordsmen, saw that something was wrong and hurriedly said.
Although Gao Zhengyang was in danger, he believed that no swordsman could resist the temptation of the Heaven Sword Order.
Sure enough, Xu Zhifei of Holy Sword Sect couldn't help it. He raised his sword and slashed at Gao Zhengyang while saying, "Xu Zhifei of Holy Sword Sect …"
When the two swords clashed, the sound of metal clashing was continuous and unusually harsh.
Xu Zhifei's swordsmanship was majestic and heavy. Although there was nothing too extraordinary about it, in a hurry, Gao Zhengyang couldn't take it down.
Seeing that the two of them were in a deadlock, the Emperor of Cloud Country was relieved. If no one could stop Gao Zhengyang, he would really have to flee in panic.
As the monarch of a country, he didn't want to lose too much face in front of the public.
The Emperor of Cloud Country took advantage of this gap to get off the Sword Testing Stage. The surrounding imperial guards rushed up and heavily surrounded the Emperor.
Only then did the Emperor of Cloud Country really let out a sigh of relief. With thousands of soldiers and horses around, even if Gao Zhengyang had the ability to reach the heavens, he wouldn't be able to touch him.
Thinking of the embarrassing situation just now, the Emperor of Cloud Country was furious and wished he could dismember Gao Zhengyang into a thousand pieces. As for the Ghost King who was killed, he didn't care.
"Your Majesty, it's safer to retreat further."
A tall man in a dark black robe beside him whispered to the Emperor of Cloud Country.
This man's appearance was upright and his pure golden eyes were full of dignity. When he spoke to the Emperor, there was not a trace of humility. It was Ao Xuan.
The Emperor was almost killed just now. He was a little annoyed and said, "Ao Xuan, why did this Gao Zhengyang suddenly go crazy?"
If it wasn't for Ao Xuan's instigation, why would he personally go on stage? Thinking of the danger just now, the Emperor was still secretly afraid. Towards this friend of Ao Xuan, he couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied.
Ao Xuan took a deep look at Gao Zhengyang on the Sword-Testing Stage and said in a deep voice, "This person's mind is strange and unpredictable. I also don't know what he is thinking!"
To be honest, Ao Xuan really couldn't understand what Gao Zhengyang was doing. The Sword Realm's laws were stronger than the Dark World's laws. No matter how powerful Gao Zhengyang's swordsmanship was, he would definitely die if he was surrounded by tens of thousands of soldiers.
With how shrewd Gao Zhengyang was, of course, he wouldn't seek his own death!
Ao Xuan couldn't guess what Gao Zhengyang was thinking. Now, he could only try his best to kill him first.
He suggested, "Your Majesty, since things have happened, let's kill this person first. We can deal with other matters later."
The Emperor nodded. He thought for a while and said loudly, "Gao Zhengyang is ruthless and bloodthirsty. I must kill such an evil thief. All swordsmen, quickly retreat … "
As he said that, he waved his hand. Hundreds of archers raised their bows and aimed at all the swordsmen on the Sword-Testing Stage.
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