Chu Li nodded. He understood how the City of Ten Thousand Swords worked.
If he could snatch the Divine Light Sword, he would immediately use the forged fake sword to pass it off as the real one.
In order to achieve this, someone had to protect the fake sword as if it was the real one, attract everyone's attention, and secretly bring the real sword back to the City of Ten Thousand Swords. That would be foolproof, and the person holding the fake sword would be the most dangerous.
This person would not be Zhu Lengying's turn, because he was from the Sword Forging Hall after all, and his martial arts were limited. If he ran away with a fake sword, others might not be so stupid as to be fooled. Only a top-notch expert would be able to do this.
However, even if it wasn't his turn, it wasn't necessarily safe. The danger was still extremely high.
Chu Li said, "Senior, why don't I go?"
"You —?" Zhu Lengying was startled.
Chu Li smiled. "I'll transform into your appearance and replace you. How about that?"
"No." Zhu Lengying shook his head, "There are too many openings, and we'll both fall for it."
Chu Li asked, "Are there still people from our Sword Crafting Hall going?"
"Mm, it's not just me." Zhu Lengying's expression softened.
Although he felt that Chu Li's suggestion was unreliable, it was rare to have such a thought. He felt warm and his impression of Chu Li became better. He became friendlier to Chu Li and smiled. "Think about it. Once we get our hands on the sword, we have to determine whether it's real or fake. We can't avoid other people using the same trick. One person's judgment might be wrong. This time, three people from the Sword Crafting Hall will be going. The Clan Leader will be going personally."
Chu Li came to a sudden realization and sighed. "If the Clan Leader takes action, Senior won't be in so much danger."
Hu Tianfang's cultivation was extremely profound, even higher than that of the Flying Heaven Sect's Hu Tianlai. Moreover, he had a body full of divine power, so his might was definitely astonishing. With him drawing attention from the side, Zhu Lengying would be in much less danger.
Zhu Lengying said, "We're facing the top experts of the world this time. If the Heaven Shaking Pavilion makes a move as well, then we won't stand a chance at all!"
Chu Li nodded. "Once the Heaven Shaking Tower makes a move, we can only blindly join in the fun. Will they make a move then?"
"I don't know yet." Zhu Lengying shook her head. "I think it will."
Chu Li asked, "Aren't they detached from worldly affairs? Even a small sword could startle them. What happened to their so-called pride and aloofness? "
"That depends on the sword." Zhu Lengying said, "Even a top-notch Divine Sword like the Heaven Slaughtering Sword might be beneath the notice of the Heaven Shaking Tower. They are truly too arrogant, but the Divine Light Sword is different."
Chu Li looked at him curiously. "The Divine Light Sword is much stronger than the Heaven Regicide Sword?"
He revealed a look of disbelief.
He had heard that a top-notch divine sword like the Heaven Slaughtering Sword did not come from this world, but descended from the Upper Heaven. That was why it had such power. The current swordsmiths were still unable to create such a divine sword.
"Much stronger!" Zhu Lengying slowly nodded. "It's just that it's not easy to unleash the true power of the Divine Lightsaber. Normal people aren't fit to be its master. Wielding the Divine Lightsaber is a complete waste of a treasure!"
Chu Li sighed. "Yes … A divine sword like the Heaven Killing Sword is only a treasure sword without the Heaven Killing Scripture. Is it the same for the Divine Light Sword? Does it need a sword technique to complement it?"
"It is said that the sword technique of the Divine Light Sword is hidden within the sword." Zhu Lengying said, "Only the true owner of the Divine Light Sword can obtain this sword technique. Otherwise, it would only be an incomparably sharp treasured sword."
Chu Li asked, "Is it sharper than the nine blades of the Sword of Monarch?"
"Yes." Zhu Lengying said, "The Divine Light Sword is superior, so the City of Ten Thousand Swords must obtain this sword. Otherwise, the City of Ten Thousand Swords will be in danger!"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and slowly nodded.
If they obtained the Divine Light Sword, they would be able to suppress the nine blades. The City of Ten Thousand Swords would then have nothing to rely on.
Chu Li shook his head. "What if the Heaven Shaking Pavilion obtains it?"
"Then the City of Ten Thousand Swords can only lower their heads and be obedient. Sigh … It'll be better if the Heaven Shaking Pavilion obtains it. If another sect obtains it, it'll be even more troublesome. They might even force the City of Ten Thousand Swords to work for them." Zhu Lengying sighed. "This concerns the future of the City of Ten Thousand Swords. The City of Ten Thousand Swords will do their best. I heard that they will use several swords."
Chu Li narrowed his eyes and sighed. "Unfortunately, I can't help much."
When he heard that Zhu Lengying wanted to use other swords, he could not help but feel excited.
His main goal in coming to the City of Ten Thousand Swords was the other seven swords. As for the Sword of Monarch, it was not difficult to obtain it. The difficult part was to obtain the sword technique of the Sword of Monarch. Without the sword technique, the Sword of Monarch would only be a sharp treasure sword. It would not be powerful enough.
The Sword of Monarch was originally given to Song Chengzhi by him. It would not be difficult to get it back. Song Chengzhi did not value the Sword of Monarch that much.
If he obtained the other seven swords and combined the nine swords into one, he would be able to do whatever he wanted in the Beyond Heavenly Realm. It would not be difficult for him to kill the Thunder Pool Master. He could even negotiate with the Elders Guild.
Zhu Lengying shook his head. "Don't think too much. The most important thing for you now is not to reveal any flaws. The Heaven Shaking Pavilion will inevitably wipe out the Heavenly Demons in the realm. We must not be implicated!"
Chu Li nodded solemnly. "I know."
"Keep the jade pendant well. If I don't return, return it to my hometown," Zhu Lengying said.
Chu Li asked, "Senior, do you really not want me to go on your behalf?"
Zhu Lengying shook his head and patted his shoulder. "The Divine Light Sword is not something we can covet. I'll be satisfied if I can take a look at it."
He was a smart man. He could tell that Chu Li was tempted by the Divine Light Sword. Thus, he had to dispel Chu Li's greed. Once greed arose, one's intelligence would often be concealed.
Chu Li nodded. "Then I wish you peace."
Zhu Lengying nodded with a smile and stood up to leave.
Chu Li sat by the table and slowly drank his wine. His mind was wandering. This was a rare opportunity. It would be great if he could obtain all seven swords. However, it would be extremely difficult. Just thinking about it made him fearful. However, there was only one Divine Light Sword. It should be easier than collecting all seven.
How was it stronger than the Heaven Killer Sword? How strong was it?
Chu Li was itching to snatch it. As a swordsman, it was difficult to resist the Divine Light Sword.
He held the white jade pendant and squinted his eyes.
— —
The next day, when he went to the ravine to move the cold iron, he sensed something strange about Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu was more serious than usual. He was no longer friendly and easygoing. He rarely chatted with others. His face was dark as if something big had happened.
Through the observation of the Omniscient Mirror, Chu Li knew that Zhu Lengying and the others had been mobilized. Moreover, many people had rushed out of the City of Ten Thousand Swords. There were about a hundred of them. They split into several groups and dispersed. The City of Ten Thousand Swords was slightly empty.
Chu Li could also feel the weakening of the Sect Protection Formation. When he walked into the inner city, his hair stood on end. The power of the formation had been reduced by half. This meant that three or even four swords had been taken away.
This time, the City of Ten Thousand Swords was going all out and taking a huge risk. If a sect attacked the City of Ten Thousand Swords at this time, the City of Ten Thousand Swords would be in danger.
However, at noon that day, twenty-four elders entered the inner city of the City of Ten Thousand Swords. The power of the formation suddenly increased. Although it was not as strong as before, it was almost the same. Obviously, these twenty-four elders were old demons with shocking cultivation levels. It was unknown how old they were.
Chu Li was not in a hurry to find the Divine Light Sword. Instead, he quietly stayed in the City of Ten Thousand Swords as a registered disciple and moved the cold iron.
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