Outside the sword light of the sword altar, there were many sword cultivators. Some of them had just arrived, and some of them were sword cultivators who had failed to pass the sword light.
The sword cultivators who had just arrived naturally wanted to give it a try. They might be able to reach the sword altar and seize a spot. As for those who failed, they could only become spectators with great regret. However, there was nothing they could do about it.
At least, they had tried their best, but they still failed.
There were no more spots on the ninth floor of the sword altar. There were also no more spots on the eighth, seventh, and sixth floors. There were still spots on the fifth floor, but there were already people on the second floor. As for the first floor, it was still empty.
Some people passed the sword light and climbed up the sword altar. They passed the ninth floor and tried to challenge a higher floor, but they failed and retreated.
"Get up." These people stared at the ninth floor and issued a challenge.
This was allowed by the rules of the sword altar.
There was enough distance between each spot to start a hand-to-hand battle. Therefore, during the challenge period, no one could seize the opportunity to snatch the spot. Otherwise, it would be against the rules and they would be expelled.
No one dared to disobey the rules of the Sword Master.
Getting a spot did not mean that one had completely occupied it. One could only hold on until the sword chimes sounded three times.
This was a test of one's actual combat ability. If one's sword technique was not good enough, one would be defeated and give up the spot. Of course, after giving up the spot, one could challenge others.
Sword light flashed and flickered continuously.
If it were not for the sword pressure of the sword altar, which prevented people from releasing sword qi, it would have been chaotic.
At this time, Chen Zong walked to the seventh floor. The sword pressure here was stronger. He endured the sword pressure here and carefully felt it, letting the sparks of inspiration collide.
Chen Zong's actions puzzled many people. Some of the kinder people even reminded Chen Zong to seize the opportunity.
However, Chen Zong just smiled and did not say anything. He continued to do his own thing. Thus, no one paid attention to him anymore.
Time passed slowly.
The competition here, according to the past, would last at least ten days and at most a month.
It was not a long time, but it was not short either.
Finally, the first person rushed up to the first level, occupying a spot, drawing a wave of cries of alarm.
Suddenly, a ray of light shone from the bottom of the sword altar. It turned into a sword light and rushed up to the top of the sword altar as if it did not need to bear any sword pressure.
In just an instant, the light reached the sword altar. The sword light disappeared and a figure appeared. It was a young man in luxurious clothes. He looked very noble and high-spirited. He took a step forward and sat down in front of a praying mat.
There were only two spots left on the first level.
As time passed, the competition became more and more intense. Chen Zong also stepped onto the fifth floor.
The sword pressure on the first level was too strong. Currently, there were only three people left. Two of them relied on their own abilities to charge up, while the last one used the Void Sword Token to charge up.
Currently, there was only one spot left. It was incomparably attractive, but unfortunately, no one else was able to enter it.
That was too difficult.
Currently, the three people occupying the three positions on the first floor had already been recognized by others. Two of them had very high statuses. Although the last one didn't have a high status and was equivalent to a rogue cultivator, he was still a well-known figure among the younger generation.
Of course, the Void Sword Master was also limited by his cultivation base.
That was below the fourth level of the Imminent Divinity realm.
In other words, Dao Manipulation realm, Yuanming realm, Divinity realm, and of course, Demigod realm cultivators were also allowed.
After all, there were millions or even tens of millions of sword cultivators. There weren't that many Imminent Divinity realm cultivators. Most of them were Demigod realm cultivators.
For example, the ninth, eighth, and seventh levels of the sword altar were mainly Demigod realm cultivators. Above them were Dao Manipulation realm cultivators.
However, there was a special point. The strength of the sword pressure was actually related to one's cultivation base.
The higher the cultivation base of the cultivator, the stronger the sword pressure they would have to endure. This was a ratio.
In addition, once one entered the sword pressure's range, one's strength would be suppressed. There wouldn't be much difference between Divinity realm and Dao Manipulation realm cultivators. In a real fight, it would naturally be a hand-to-hand battle.
However, Divinity realm sword cultivators would usually cultivate for a longer period of time and their sword techniques would often be more brilliant. In a hand-to-hand battle, their chances of winning would also be higher.
Among the three people on the first level, the lone cultivator was a Divinity realm cultivator and was very famous.
The other one was at the Yuanming realm, and the last one was at the Dao Manipulation realm. The young man in luxurious clothes was at the eighth rank of the Dao Manipulation realm. He wasn't weak.
As for the second level, it was basically all Divinity realm sword cultivators. It wasn't that they didn't want to enter the first level, but the sword pressure was too strong. The sword pressure corresponded to their cultivation base. The higher the cultivation base, the stronger the sword pressure. Therefore, there wasn't much difference in the level of cultivation base when it came to enduring the sword pressure. There was no advantage or disadvantage.
Suddenly, a shocking sword chime rang out.
Everyone was stunned. Chen Zong also woke up from his comprehension.
The sword chime rang out. After three chimes, it was set. The Void Sword Master would descend and there would be no more disputes.
Without hesitation, Chen Zong took out the Void Sword Token.
At the same time, the second sword chime rang out.
Even without the Void Sword Token, Chen Zong was confident that he could reach the top. It was just a matter of time.
Enveloped by the Void Sword Token, Chen Zong instantly turned into a beam of sword light and streaked across like lightning. He instantly passed through the fourth level, third level, and second level before arriving at the first level.
When Chen Zong sat down on the praying mat that was emitting specks of silver divine radiance, the third sword chime rang out.
"So, he already got a spot in advance."
"Which force is he from?"
While everyone came to a realization, they were also envious and jealous.
They had fought so hard just to get a spot. In the end, someone else got a spot. Moreover, it was the best spot.
As soon as Chen Zong sat on the praying mat, he immediately felt a wave of refreshing aura spread out. His entire body shuddered and his mind shook. He immediately felt refreshed.
It turned out that the praying mat had a miraculous effect. It could allow one to get rid of distracting thoughts and focus one's mind. It could also allow one to recover one's Spiritual Will.
Chen Zong noticed that the well-dressed young man was staring at him with a hint of provocation. However, Chen Zong ignored him.
As for the other two, they were sizing him up curiously.
Only two people could get a spot in advance. The well-dressed young man had a shocking background. He was the last disciple of the Great Path Nature Sect's Supreme Elder in the Central Void. His talent in the Sword Principle was shocking.
Of course, the Void Sword Master did not care about this. The Supreme Elder of the Great Path Nature Sect must have paid a hefty price to get this spot.
So, who was this person?
To be able to get a spot, he must be extraordinary. However, he did not look familiar.
It seemed that there was no record of this person in the various powerful forces.
"My name is Lang Qianli. How should I address you?" The middle-aged man who was in the Magical Realm stared at Chen Zong with a sharp gaze. He smiled and took the initiative to speak.
At this moment, the Void Sword Master had not arrived yet.
"My surname is Chen Zong," Chen Zong replied with a smile.
Chen Zong!
Everyone's expression changed slightly. However, they did not understand because this was an unfamiliar name.
In an instant, there was a bright light in the sky. It was sword light. It seemed to have penetrated the void and landed on the sword altar.
When the sword light disappeared, a figure appeared at the top of the sword altar.
It was a person who was shrouded in faint light. It was hard to see clearly. Even those who were sitting on the first level could only see the faint light and could not see the person's face clearly.
"Lang Qianli, a beginner in the Sword Principle, greets the Void Sword Master." Lang Qianli was the first to react. He immediately stood up and bowed.
The others also reacted and quickly stood up. They all called themselves beginners in the Sword Principle and bowed.
This was respect.
The Void Sword Master was the ruler of the Sword Principle. He should be respected. Moreover, everyone was here to listen to him talk about the sword.
"There's no need for such formalities." The Empyrean Sword Master's voice rang out. It was rather forceful, and there was also a hint of sharpness and emptiness in his forcefulness. It was as if his voice had come from the distant void. "I'm very comforted to see that the way of the sword has flourished."
Looking at the Void Sword Master, Chen Zong had a feeling that the Void Sword Master was an elder who truly wanted to guide the younger generation of the Sword Principle. He was a forerunner of the Sword Principle that deserved respect from the bottom of everyone's heart.
As for the Dong Ting Sword Master, it seemed that way on the surface. However, only Chen Zong knew that the motive of the Dong Ting Sword Master was to find a suitable body so that he could possess it and continue living.
Hence, from the beginning, the Dong Ting Sword Master's motive was not simple.
As such, the Dong Ting Sword Master was much inferior to the Void Sword Master.
Of course, the Dong Ting Sword Master was already a thing of the past.
The Void Sword Master quickly got into the mood and started to talk about the sword.
Everyone quietened down. It was so quiet that everyone could hear a pin drop. They were afraid that there would be any noise that would disturb this moment.
"If we want to talk about the sword, let's talk about the sword first."
"What is a sword?"
"Is a sword an inanimate object or a living object?"
One sentence after another came out of the Void Sword Master's mouth at a moderate speed. It spread from the top of the sword altar to the bottom and entered everyone's ears.
The words were clearly very simple and straightforward, easy to understand, and seemed to be very straightforward. There was nothing profound or profound about it, but when it entered Chen Zong's ears, it gave him an indescribable feeling about the sword.
A sword cultivator must first understand the sword.
If one did not understand what the sword was, how could one practice the sword?
The Void Sword Master was using his own method to explain the profoundness of the sword and the Sword Principle.
Although his words were simple, they contained the Void Sword Master's own views and understanding of the sword. He integrated it into his voice and used it to transmit his thoughts so that everyone could hear it and understand it better.
Of course, the first level was the closest so it was the clearest. The ninth level was the furthest so the effect was naturally much weaker.
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