Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 624: The Three Sects’ Sword Trial (Part One)
At one end of the square, among the thousands of disciples gathered, there was a small group of several dozen people who stood out conspicuously.
At the front were seven or eight cultivators, all with cultivation bases at foundation formation or above, calm and composed. Behind them stood several dozen men and women, all at foundation establishment stage or higher.
These were the heads and elders of the Hundred Skills Courtyard, along with numerous administrators responsible for various duties.
“They’re coming!” Suddenly, an observant disciple shouted excitedly upon spotting something.
Immediately, all the lower-stage cultivators looked up in unison.
In the distance, flashes of light appeared in the sky, followed by a large group of colorful light spots flying closer and closer.
“It’s the Ancient Sword Sect—they’re all flying on their sword instruments,” someone shouted.
At these words, the crowd grew even more restless. Many pointed at the light spots, their expressions varied.
“Quiet! What kind of behavior is this? Do you want the other two sects to laugh at the Hundred Skills Courtyard?” A burly elder standing at the front of the crowd frowned deeply and coldly reprimanded.
His voice echoed throughout the entire square. The disciples who were getting carried away immediately closed their mouths, and the vast square instantly fell silent.
Seeing this, the burly elder’s satisfied expression eased somewhat.
The other foundation formation stage cultivators exchanged smiles, as if they were already accustomed to such scenes.
At that moment, the Ancient Sword Sect cultivators flew into the square’s airspace. Although not all were riding their flying swords, only a few did not use sword instruments.
“I didn’t expect Brother Fu and the others to personally come out to greet us. I, Jiang, am truly honored!” Among the Ancient Sword Sect cultivators, a short elderly man in his fifties flying at the front laughed heartily before being the first to land.
Next to him were a scholar in a blue robe and a young woman in white, both smiling warmly as they descended side by side. They appeared to be a perfect couple.
The remaining younger and lower-stage cultivators of the Ancient Sword Sect also dismounted their magical artifacts one by one.
“This time, Brother Jiang Yun is leading the team. Naturally, Brother Fu and the others should come out to welcome you, especially with the famous White Jade Sword Couple gracing us with their presence,” the burly elder said as he bowed to the three.
“Enough. Let’s not flatter each other—we’re not afraid of the younger generation’s jokes. But it seems the Luoyun Sect hasn’t arrived yet. Their interest in the sword trial tournament is waning. Perhaps multiple consecutive failures have shaken their confidence,” the cultivator surnamed Jiang said with a hint of schadenfreude.
Brother Fu’s expression twisted into a bitter smile upon hearing this.
The Hundred Skills Courtyard was different from the Ancient Sword Sect. He dared not casually respond to such talk. If it reached the ears of the Luoyun Sect’s upper echelons, it would undoubtedly cause a stir.
Before Brother Fu could consider how to reply, a middle-aged man clad in a jade-green robe behind him suddenly interrupted with a grin:
“Fellow cultivator Jiang, don’t be so anxious! I’ve heard that the Luoyun Sect’s team leader this time is Junior Female Disciple Song from White Phoenix Peak. She’s a rare great beauty among our three sects. It’s a pity that she has always kept a low profile, and few from our two sects have seen her. Now, we finally have the chance to witness her presence!”
“Brother Shi must mean the White Phoenix Immortal Maiden. That woman is reputed to be stunningly beautiful—I’ve heard of her for a long time. If she’s truly leading their team, then waiting a bit longer is well worth it,” Jiang Yun nodded with interest.
The Ancient Sword Sect’s couple looked surprised upon hearing this. The scholar in the blue robe exclaimed: