Three months later, at the entrance of the Sword Tomb on the west side of the Skyscraper Cliff, a group of Iron Sword Gate inner disciples were waiting for the opening of the Sword Tomb under the guidance of their respective masters.
According to Guan Mingyi, the Sword Tomb was the place where all the swords of Iron Sword Sect were buried. All the Gold Core cultivators who had reached the end of their lifespan would choose to bury all the spirit swords and spirit treasures they had used throughout their lives in the Sword Tomb, so that the later generations of disciples could have the opportunity to enter the tomb and obtain the opportunity to pass down their sword wills.
The Sword Tomb was divided into three levels. The first underground level was filled with the swords of the Foundation Establishment cultivators. The second level was filled with the relics of the Jin Dan cultivators. This time, Guan Mingyi's goal was the Thunderclap Sword Intent of the Seven Blades on the second level of the Sword Tomb. He heard that Mo Tiexin was aiming for the Blue Frost Sword Intent of the Blue Frost Sword on the second level.
As for the third level, it was said that the two early Yuanying cultivators, Ba Dao and Heng Jian, had left behind their Natal Spiritual Weapons. Although all the inner disciples yearned for it, no one had been able to obtain it. This was the regret of the Iron Sword Gate for hundreds of years.
Therefore, Guan Mingyi knew his own limits. He only asked Yi Tian to find a way to lead everyone into the second level.
During these three months, Yi Tian had not been idle. After repeatedly reading the Luo Sect's Record of Array Breaking, he also thought about how to draw inferences from it.
The original method of using the Array Breaking Disk and Restriction Breaking Awl was indeed effective, but there were many shortcomings. It required at least two cultivators, one to control the disk and one to control the awl. The operation was relatively slow. Yi Tian tried to use his three Divine Senses to control it separately. Other than the problem of spirit power, it was more efficient than two people working together.
If combined with a Spirit Gathering Formation set up with mid-grade spirit stones and the help of Xuanling Clear Liquid or Heavenly Spirit Wine, one person would have no problem.
The entire structure of the Sword Catacomb was divided into two paths. The Saber Faction and the Sword Faction entered the Sword Catacomb and the Saber Catacomb respectively. They broke through the formation and advanced. Only at the entrance of the third level would the two factions have the chance to meet.
Guan Mingyi had given Yi Tian a map of the entire Sword Catacomb a few days in advance so that he could study it. Although Mo Yishan didn't explicitly request to enter the third floor, Yi Tian thought that since they were already here, they couldn't return empty-handed. If the situation permitted, Yi Tian wouldn't mind bringing people down to the third floor to have a look.
A group of people from the Saber Faction had arrived long ago. Today, Mo Yishan had ordered Guan Mingyi to lead the group while Yi Tian would be in charge of breaking the array. There were still three disciples from the Saber Faction who were qualified to participate in the Grand Competition. Guan Mingyi explained to Yi Tian that each time, the Saber and Sword Sects would send out five people. Other than the Array Breaker Master, there would be four other elite disciples.
If these inner sect disciples obtained some sort of sword intent inheritance after entering, they would have a very high chance of becoming a substitute for a true disciple. If they were lucky, it wasn't impossible for them to be directly exempted from the true disciple assessment.
Thus, the disciples of the two sects attached great importance to this Grand Competition. This was related to whether or not they could walk further on their Dao path in the future.
After hearing this, Yi Tian nodded. He said that once they entered, they would definitely be escorted and guaranteed to enter the second floor. There were more than ten people from the Saber Faction, but Mo Yishan only called out the names of four people. "Guan Mingyi, Yao Qiang, Yao Rui, and Wu Min. The Saber Faction's candidates for this Inner Sect Grand Competition are the four of you."
Hearing their master's orders, the four of them stepped forward and bowed to their master and fellow disciples. The disciples who hadn't been chosen looked at the four of them with envious gazes. They wished they could go up and replace them.
Of the four people, one was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, two were at the middle stage, and one was at the early stage. Yi Tian looked at Mo Yishan. When choosing disciples, he didn't look at cultivation, but focused on potential and comprehension. Otherwise, how could a disciple like Wu Min, who had only been at the Foundation Establishment realm for a little more than ten years, be qualified to participate in the Inner Sect Grand Competition that was held once every 50 years?
Today, Yi Tian was wearing the uniform of a true disciple of Chiyang School. He looked very spirited. Standing among the four disciples of the Iron Sword Gate, he looked very outstanding from afar. However, his expression was more relaxed, and there wasn't a tense atmosphere. Instead, he looked like he was here to go through the motions.
After everyone waited at the door for a while, they saw a group of disciples of the Sword Sect, led by the cultivators of the Jin Dan, flying over. Yi Tian looked at the one in the lead. It should be the current Sect Master of the Iron Sword Gate, Xuan Jianxin.
After the people of the Sword Sect arrived, the two Jin Dan cultivators also greeted each other. After Xuan Jianxin looked at the five people of the Saber Sect, he pointed to Yi Tian and asked Mo Yishan, "Is this the Array Master from Chiyang School that Junior Martial Brother said you invited?"
Mo Yishan's expression didn't change. He directly replied, "Senior Martial Brother is wise. This time, the Array Master of the Saber Sect, Luo Zong, was secretly dispatched by my granddaughter and died on the expedition. My Saber Sect was also forced to ask other Array Masters to help. I hope Senior Martial Brother won't blame us. " After saying that, he glared at Mo Tiexin. The latter hurriedly looked away like a little girl who had done something wrong, not daring to look at him.
Xuan Jianxin sighed helplessly. The battle between the Sword Sect and the Saber Sect had never stopped for hundreds of years.
Since Xuan Jianxin took over the position of Head, he had been trying to balance the forces of the two sects. He had been racking his brains over this matter. This time, he had also heard about what Mo Tiexin had done. Previously, he had also reprimanded him. If the number of disciples from Saber Sect who could comprehend Saber Essence in this competition was less than those from Sword Sect, then the successor disciples of Sword Sect would be able to suppress Saber Sect for at least 100 years.
For Xuan Jianxin, who wanted to balance the two forces, this was like adding oil to the fire. He was furious and locked Mo Tiexin in the Sword Seek Cliff for three months. He was only released yesterday.
If Xuan Jianxin didn't have scruples about her being the leader of this trip to the Sword Tomb, the punishment would have been longer.
After a while, Xuan Jianxin nodded and said, "Let's do as Junior Martial Brother said. Let the participating disciples come and greet them." Then he waved his hand and five people walked out from the Sword Sect. Mo Yishan also turned his head and signaled the people of the Saber Sect to gather.
After the two groups met, they congratulated each other. In the future, most of these people would become the True Disciples of the Sword Sect.
Yi Tian, who was walking at the back of the five people of the Saber Sect, looked up and saw that the five people in front of him knew each other. Mo Tiexin and Mo Mingjun were old acquaintances, and Mei Yingxue, who was behind him, had also met her face to face twice. Furthermore, looking at her provocative gaze, this was a chance for the two of them to fight again. The other party definitely had some ideas.
Standing at the back was Wei Shanhe. He walked up to Yi Tian and saluted, "Junior Martial Brother Yi, last time at the Bright Moon Abyss, your guidance enlightened me. If there is a chance this time, please take care of me, Junior Martial Brother Yi." The smile on his face was so bright that people who didn't know the inside story would think that the two were good friends.
But Yi Tian looked at him with disdain, "You all eat until your brains are fat. Only I have worked hard for six years. This matter is not over yet. When the time comes, if I don't make each of you spit out a little, you really think I am easy to bully."
Then he saw that the last person was Chou Ren Jiu. This guy was still the same. Every time he saw Yi Tian, he didn't say anything good. He laughed and said, "I knew that I would be lucky to meet you in this life. This time, please take good care of Sister Min. If she loses a hair in the Sword Tomb, hmph, you will suffer when you come out."
Wu Min, who was standing at the side, hurried to greet him. She even spat at Chou Ren Jiu and said, "You don't care about the occasion when you speak. When we go home after the competition, I will teach you a lesson."
Looking at Chou Ren Jiu's silly smile, Yi Tian was speechless. 'What is this? Fatty Chou, you better pray that you don't fall into my hands. Otherwise, I will skin you alive.'
After the two sides greeted each other, Xuan Jianxin saw that it was almost time. He took out ten tokens from his sleeve and distributed them to everyone. He said, "Listen up, disciples. Although this trip to the Sword Tomb is a competition, it is also an opportunity for you. After comprehending the Sword Intent and Saber Intent in the Sword Tomb, quickly crush the jade token and you will be transported out immediately. The Sword Tomb is full of danger. The relics of the ancestors will also choose their owners. If you break the restriction of the spiritual weapon by force, you may not be able to obtain the essence of the inheritance. Everything depends on fate. Don't try to be brave and lose your life in vain. "
After hearing the Sect Leader's instructions, all the disciples nodded. After this trip to the Sword Tomb, it would be the time for them to leap over the dragon's gate.
At this time, Mo Yishan came forward and said, "After the Sword Tomb opens, you only have 24 hours. If you don't come out by then, the Sword Intent in the Sword Tomb will completely crush you. You must remember, don't force it."
As Xuan Jianxin raised the Sect Leader's Token in his hand, a pure Spiritual Power was injected into it. After the Sect Leader's Token shone a beam of white light at the entrance of the Sword Tomb, two passages appeared.
Looking at the entrance of the passage, Yi Tian remembered the mark on the map that Guan Mingyi had brought. The stone tablet at the entrance of the Saber Tomb was engraved with a saber, and the Sword Tomb should be a sword.
Then Guan Mingyi and Mo Tiexin led everyone in. As soon as Yi Tian stepped into the passage, he heard Mei Yingxue's voice from the entrance of the Sword Tomb behind him, "Junior Brother Yi, we will start now. Let's see who can reach the entrance to the third floor first." Hearing this, Yi Tian shook his head.
Xuan Jianxin, who was standing outside, also frowned. Naturally, the voice transmission here couldn't be hidden from him. He turned to look at his Junior Brother Mo Yishan next to him, but he just smiled and didn't say anything. Xuan Jianxin couldn't help but sigh again. After so many years, the Saber Sect and Sword Sect were still angry with each other, and they didn't restrain themselves in front of outsiders.
As soon as they entered the Saber Tomb, Yi Tian saw that the two sides of the passage were filled with all kinds of sabers. Each saber was emitting waves of evil Qi. Obviously, the owners of these sabers had experienced a lot of killing in their lifetime, and the Qi they left behind was deeply imprinted in these Spirit Weapons.
Guan Mingyi shouted for everyone to follow, "The Saber Qi Corridor on the first floor has just begun. Everyone's target is the second floor. Don't waste your Spirit Qi here." He also told Yi Tian to follow closely behind. The front was about to start.
The five of them opened their respective protective shields and moved forward against the gusts of saber wind. At this time, Yi Tian could clearly see the depth of each person's cultivation. Guan Mingyi was at the front, so he had to bear 50% of the saber wind. Yi Tian's position was the most advantageous, as he was in the second place. Wu Min was in the middle, and the Yao brothers, Yao Qiang and Yao Rui, who were at the back, had to bear 20% of the wind. However, the two of them gritted their teeth and didn't make a sound. Especially Yao Qiang, who was at the back of the group.
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