After this battle, Chu Mu and Qin Shanhe established a friendship. It was the kind of friendship where they were both friends and opponents.
Qin Shanhe was very direct and did not beat around the bush. However, he was not a violent person. He was a bit of a wise man.
After the battle with Chu Mu, Qin Shanhe said that he had learned something and wanted to go back and comprehend it carefully. He said goodbye.
"Challenge Sikong Zhan …" Chu Mu smiled slightly, "That's good too. Before I challenge Sikong Zhan, you challenge him first. Let me see how strong Sikong Zhan is."
After Qin Shanhe left Chu Mu's Sword Gauntlet, there was no news about him. He had been staying in his Sword Gauntlet to cultivate. On one hand, he was absorbing what he had learned from the battle with Chu Mu. On the other hand, he was trying his best to improve himself. On the other hand, he was adjusting his mental state to prepare for the challenge.
Chu Mu and Qin Shanhe's sword fight was something only they knew about. Otherwise, if word got out, it would probably cause another heated discussion.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. The discussion about Sikong Zhan, Chu Mu, and Qin Shanhe finally died down a lot. Only a few people would mention it again. However, it was only a verbal argument and would not escalate to the level of fighting.
In this half a month, Chu Mu had been cultivating. However, he still had not reached the third turn of sword intent and profound. However, he had become much more profound in the second turn. As for the research of the third hand gesture, he had also achieved some results. There was still a long way to go before he could complete it.
During this time, Qin Shanhe came to the Sword Gauntlet to find Chu Mu and had a sword duel. During the duel, Chu Mu could feel that Qin Shanhe's sword arts had improved, and Chu Mu had also gained something from it.
After chatting for a while, Chu Mu also learned about the situation outside the Sky Edge Sword Palace from Qin Shanhe. The Sky Edge Sword Palace was located in a small corner of the Immemorial World. Outside the Sky Edge Sword Palace, there were all kinds of terrains. There were many Immemorial ferocious beasts and various races. It was very dangerous.
As for Qin Shanhe, he had survived in such an environment for more than a year. It was precisely because he was constantly in danger that he was able to develop his potential. That was why his strength had increased tremendously in the past year.
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"Sir's aura has become even more obscure, and even more frightening." The number one battle general, Fei Kang, looked at the person sitting high above. His heart trembled, and he didn't dare to look directly at that figure.
The other battle generals of the thirteen battle generals all bowed their heads, not daring to say a word. They even subconsciously controlled their breathing, making it very light and slow. Their hearts were filled with reverence and awe for the person sitting at the head of the table.
This person had a head full of long black hair and a gorgeous golden ceremonial crown on his head. His face was fair without any facial hair, like a gentle and flawless jade. His eyebrows were like swords, carrying a trace of fierceness, and his eyes were as bright as the stars.
His facial features matched perfectly, giving off a natural feeling. It was perfect.
Just by looking at his appearance, people would think that he was a perfect person, and many people would involuntarily feel inferior.
The number one official disciple of the Sky Edge Sword Palace — Sikong Zhan!
Sikong Zhan sat on his high seat and looked down at his thirteen generals. His gaze was indifferent, like a high and mighty god. The aura on his body was completely restrained and did not leak out in the slightest.
His starry robe made him look even more profound.
"Tell me, what happened when I was in seclusion?" Sikong Zhan said slowly. His tone was neither cold nor warm, with a trace of aloofness and indifference. It carried an invisible aura that made people unconsciously feel that they were inferior.
The attitude of the thirteen battle generals became even more humble.
Sikong Zhan had started his seclusion a few months ago. He knew that the swordsmen of the nine continents had come to the Ancient World and entered the Sky Edge Sword Palace. He also knew that Chu Mu had made a name for himself, because he was the one who had ordered his subordinates to recruit Chu Mu.
However, he had started his seclusion after giving the order, so he knew nothing of what had happened afterwards.
"My lord, when you were in seclusion, a few major events happened …" The number one battle general, Fei Kang, took a small step forward and hurriedly spoke of all the major events that had happened in the past few months.
"Chu Mu has passed the seventh level of the Sword Puppet Formation. He is indeed a rare talent and has great potential." Sikong Zhan nodded imperceptibly. His tone had the flavor of a senior talking to a junior. "However, isn't it a little too self-confident to threaten to challenge me?"
"We also think so. Although this Chu Mu's talent isn't bad and his strength is increasing rapidly, compared to senior, he's still far from you." Fei Kang said, "In addition, Qin Shanhe has also passed the seventh level of the Sword Puppet Formation. According to my guess, if Qin Shanhe knows that you have come out of seclusion, he will most likely challenge you."
"Qin Shanhe is just a loser." Sikong Zhan's expression did not change. He then looked at Fei Kang, "Fei Kang, your strength has increased a lot."
"Yes, my lord. I have also passed the seventh level of the Sword Puppet Formation." Fei Kang's tone was a little excited.
"Very good. If Qin Shanhe challenges you, you will deal with him." Sikong Zhan said.
After a few months of seclusion, Sikong Zhan's strength had increased again. He looked down on Qin Shanhe, who had passed the seventh level of the Sword Puppet Formation. Unless Qin Shanhe could defeat Fei Kang, he was not qualified to challenge Sikong Zhan.
"Yes, my lord." Fei Kang said firmly.
Sikong Zhan stood up and strode out with his hands behind his back. He headed towards the Sword Puppet Formation area. The thirteen generals quickly followed behind him like loyal guards.
The thirteen generals were protecting Sikong Zhan. It was too obvious. Immediately, it attracted the attention of many swordsmen. The news of Sikong Zhan's reappearance spread quickly. In a short period of time, it almost spread to the entire official disciple area of the Sky Edge Sword Palace.
Most of the official disciples knew that Sikong Zhan had come out of seclusion and that he was heading towards the Sword Puppet Formation area.
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"Grand Elder …" Chu Mu's bedroom door was knocked. The sound was urgent, indicating that the person who knocked was anxious.
"What is it?" Chu Mu's voice came from the bedroom.
"Sikong Zhan has come out of seclusion. He is going to challenge the Sword Puppet Formation." Jiang Chuan quickly said.
"I know." Chu Mu answered. He then opened the door and strode out. He left the Sword Tower with Jiang Chuan and quickly headed towards the Sword Puppet Formation area.
Watching Sikong Zhan challenge the Sword Puppet Formation was also a way to understand his strength.
As a strong opponent that he wanted to challenge, Chu Mu had a high opinion of Sikong Zhan.
When Chu Mu and Jiang Chuan arrived at the Sword Puppet Formation area, it was already packed with people. It was so packed that it was almost impossible to squeeze in.
Standing at the back, there was no way to see Sikong Zhan challenge the Sword Puppet Formation.
It had to be said that among the official disciples of the Sky Edge Sword Palace, Sikong Zhan's reputation was the strongest. It was far from what Chu Mu and Qin Shanhe could compare with. It was obvious just by looking at the scene before them.
Chu Mu used the Flying Swan Illusory Steps and immediately entered the crowd. It was as if the dense crowd couldn't obstruct him. He was like a fish swimming in water as he rapidly moved forward.
Jiang Chuan was helpless against the scene before him. He could only stand outside and desperately squeeze in.
Following the direction of the crowd, Chu Mu shuttled through the crowd. After a while, he arrived beside the Sword Puppet Formation that Sikong Zhan wanted to challenge. He could clearly see the Sword Puppet Formation.
A figure walked out from among the thirteen generals. It was as if he had walked down from a throne. He had a lofty temperament, causing the bustling atmosphere around to subconsciously quiet down, giving rise to a sense of disparity. It was as if that person was an existence that they could not catch up to no matter how hard they tried.
"What a strong aura." Chu Mu couldn't help but be secretly surprised.
Although it was the first time he saw him, Chu Mu could tell that he was Sikong Zhan with a single glance.
A strong aura and an incomparable posture. Just by looking at his back, it made people feel like they were looking up to him.
Fortunately, Chu Mu's mental power was strong enough and wasn't affected. He looked at the other swordsmen and saw that each of them had a look of admiration.
Taking a step forward, Sikong Zhan walked into the Sword Puppet Formation.
The first stage of the Sword Puppet Formation: Yin-Yang Sword Formation.
The Yin-Yang Sword Puppets were instantly activated. However, they stopped the moment they were activated because they were destroyed by Sikong Zhan's sword in an extremely tyrannical manner.
At that moment, the sword was extremely fast. Other than Chu Mu, no one else could see it clearly. It felt as if the Yin-Yang Sword Puppets had collapsed on their own.
Sikong Zhan entered the second stage of the Sword Puppet Formation.
The Tripartite Sword Formation still didn't put any pressure on Sikong Zhan. The Tripartite Sword Formation's Tripartite Sword Puppets were easily defeated at the same time.
Sikong Zhan broke through the Sword Puppet Formation as if he was taking a stroll in the park. He was very calm and relaxed.
In the third stage of the Sword Formation of Four Symbols, the Sword Puppets of Four Symbols were also defeated at the same time.
In the fourth stage of the Sword Formation of Five Elements, the Sword Puppets of Five Elements were also unable to escape the fate of the other Sword Puppets. They were instantly defeated by Sikong Zhan. It was as if Sikong Zhan had only used one sword.
Entering the fifth stage: Hexagonal Sword Formation!
Chu Mu had been staring at Sikong Zhan. Every time Sikong Zhan made a move, Chu Mu could see his Sword Light, but it was rather blurry. It was very fast, so fast that it surprised Chu Mu. He concluded that Sikong Zhan's swordsmanship attainments must be very high.
The Hexagonal Sword Formation still couldn't stop Sikong Zhan's footsteps in the slightest. He easily broke through it and entered the sixth stage of the Sword Puppet Formation, the Seven Stars Sword Formation.
The pressure of the Seven Stars Sword Formation began to target the spiritual world.
But for Sikong Zhan, this kind of pressure was nothing.
It was just that at this stage, the swordsmen around finally saw Sikong Zhan make a move. Because Sikong Zhan was also unable to destroy the Seven Stars Sword Puppet with one sword.
Sikong Zhan easily defeated the Seven Stars Sword Puppet and broke into the seventh stage of the Sword Puppet Formation, the Eightfold Sword Formation.
Facing the increasingly powerful pressure and the ever-changing attacks of the Eightfold Sword Puppet, Sikong Zhan didn't dodge or defend. Instead, he used a very direct method. With an extremely tyrannical and overbearing stance, he met force with force and defeated all the Eightfold Sword Puppets.
The eighth stage of the Sword Puppet Formation: Nine Revolutions Sword Formation! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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