"This kid looks pretty good!"
On one of the peaks of Divine Sword Mountain, a middle-aged figure stood quietly watching Xiao Yifeng halfway up the mountain.
"That guy is not bad too!"
Beside this middle-aged man stood a woman, Jiang Mengyuan, pointing at Jian Yun on the Divine Sword Steps.
"You girl, are you interested in him?"
The middle-aged man’s lips curled into a smile as he looked at Jiang Mengyuan. He was none other than Jiang Mengyuan’s father, Jiang Fangtian, the Fifth Sword Master of Divine Sword Mountain.
"How could that be? That guy looks so cold, he won’t even respond when I talk to him. I don’t like him at all!"
Jiang Mengyuan huffed indignantly.
"Big brother, do you think this guy can pass the Divine Sword Steps assessment?"
At the mountain summit, Hao Jun and his younger brother stood watching Xiao Yifeng, who had reached halfway up the mountain, and his brother frowned as he spoke.
"He does have some skill, but in my eyes, he’s still no more than an ant. Don’t worry, I’ll find a chance to teach him a lesson for you!"
Hao Jun coldly replied.
By this time, Xiao Yifeng had already traversed two-thirds of the Divine Sword Steps.
The sword spirit oppression from these steps was becoming increasingly terrifying.
However, Xiao Yifeng, relying on his own strength, managed to overwhelm and destroy this fearsome sword intent.
As the Master of the Starry Sky and the Emperor of the Starry Sky, his power below the Dominant Realm was virtually unrivaled.
This sword intent couldn’t harm him, and in fact, the entire test of the Divine Sword Steps was of no consequence to him.
Boom!
When Xiao Yifeng was just one step away from the summit, a terrifying sword intent surged again like a tidal wave.
"Break!"
Xiao Yifeng roared like thunder, unleashing his power entirely, his eyes gleaming brightly.
His entire presence converged to destroy the sword intent.
With a single step, he arrived at the top of Divine Sword Mountain.
At this moment on the summit, Liu Jian, Hao Jun, and others stood, along with hundreds of Divine Sword Mountain disciples and some of the elders.
All eyes were on Xiao Yifeng, filled with shock.
They clearly hadn’t expected Xiao Yifeng to possess such incredible strength, reaching the summit so swiftly.
Even if Divine Sword Mountain’s disciples attempted the steps, it would be nearly impossible to ascend as quickly as Xiao Yifeng did.
The speed at which Xiao Yifeng ascended clearly demonstrated his immense power!
The second to ascend after him was Jian Yun, whose expression was calm and collected.
Dozens of minutes later, the third to reach the summit was Chu Feicheng, his face pale and breathing rapid.
Following him was the Qing Family Young Master, also pale and breathless.
"Hang in there, Qianyu!"
Xiao Yifeng called out to Luo Qianyu, who was still on the Divine Sword Steps.
Luo Qianyu, though having reached the Fourth Level of Nirvana Realm, faced tremendous pressure from the steps.
He looked pale, breathing heavily, and seemed on the verge of collapse.
Yet his eyes shone with determination as he gritted his teeth and continued towards the summit, step by step.
After more than twenty minutes, Luo Qianyu finally reached the summit, collapsing and gasping for air.
"How are you?"
Xiao Yifeng quickly supported Luo Qianyu and asked.
"I’m alright. These Divine Sword Steps were not easy to climb. I almost felt like the sword intent would destroy me completely,"
Luo Qianyu sighed, expressing his awe.
"You all have some skills indeed!"
At this moment, Jiang Mengyuan arrived before Xiao Yifeng’s group, speaking lightly, casting another glance at Jian Yun, who remained extremely indifferent.
Jiang Mengyuan instantly appeared somewhat crestfallen.
In the end, nearly a thousand people participated in the Divine Sword Mountain selection over the span of several double hours.
Yet fewer than a few dozen passed the Divine Sword Steps and ascended to Divine Sword Mountain. The rest were all eliminated.
"Welcome to Divine Sword Mountain!"
A Dominant Realm triple-layer elder stepped forward, looking at Xiao Yifeng and the others.
"Congratulations on overcoming the Divine Sword Steps to reach Divine Sword Mountain, but this doesn’t mean you are qualified to receive the inheritance of the Ten Great Divine Swords. Next, you will rest on Divine Sword Mountain for the night, to recharge your energy."
"Tomorrow, you will face a new trial. Only by passing this exam will you have the chance to receive a Divine Sword’s inheritance, and perhaps ultimately obtain it."
"Certainly, even if you cannot obtain the inheritance, you may choose to join Divine Sword Mountain or leave on your own!"
The Dominant Realm triple-layer elder spoke to the group of Xiao Yifeng and the others.
"Besides the exam you must take tomorrow, Divine Sword Mountain will also select a group of disciples to join you in competing for the opportunity to inherit the Ten Great Divine Swords. I hope you all strive hard!"
The elder continued, and the group, hearing the news that Divine Sword Mountain’s disciples would compete with them, looked extremely serious.
Then, Xiao Yifeng and his companions were led away to rest, awaiting the next day’s trial.
"Kid, I warn you, stay away from Mengyuan. She’s not someone you can covet!"
As soon as Xiao Yifeng reached the rest area, Liu Jian and Jiang Hao approached them with a warning.
"Who are you to her? What right do you have to say this?"
Xiao Yifeng looked at Liu Jian with an amused smile.
"Don’t think just because you passed the Divine Sword Steps that you’re impressive. There are always greater powers beyond yours, and in my eyes, your strength is nothing,"
Liu Jian coldly rebuked Xiao Yifeng.
"Is that so? You’re also nothing in my eyes!"
Xiao Yifeng softly replied to Liu Jian with a smile.
"Senior brother, don’t be polite to him. Teach him a good lesson!"
Jiang Hao looked at Xiao Yifeng and arrogantly commanded.
"Who are you? Keep your mouth shut!"
Xiao Yifeng coldly responded, casting a sharp glance at Jiang Hao.
Slap!
Right away, Jian Yun struck Jiang Hao across the face with a slap.
Jiang Hao staggered back several steps, his face pale, blood at the corner of his mouth.
"You..."
Liu Jian’s face darkened as he glared at Jian Yun, emitting a menacing aura that pressed towards Jian Yun, who remained completely unafraid.
Now, Jian Yun’s strength had also risen to the Third Level of the Life and Death Realm, and he was unafraid of Liu Jian.
"Senior brother, you have to teach this bastard a good lesson!"
Jiang Hao glared at Jian Yun with fury, shouting.