Martial Master

“Eh!”

Ji Ru Yue's gaze froze for a moment; Xu Yan and the others actually came from another fork in the path. Could it be that there isn't only one correct route through this fork?

Her speculation was correct. In fact, as they moved further along, among countless forks, there were at least several paths that could lead to the mountain's peak, which is why they encountered so few people along the way.

Several thousand people had all scattered across these countless paths.

Of course, it was also because Qin Chen’s calculation speed was too fast; he had already reached the front. After all, Shui Leqing and Xu Yan were both seed disciples of the Demon Sword Sect, and they certainly had methods to find the correct path at the fastest speed.

Upon seeing Xu Yan, Shui Leqing and Yang Ling immediately withdrew their cold gazes. They didn’t want to lose their composure in front of this old rival.

At this moment, Xu Yan also saw Shui Leqing, offering a faint smile.

Although she was a woman, that did not mean she could not stand out and attain the status of a sect heir.

However, when she saw Qin Chen and the others, Xu Yan couldn't help but slightly narrow her beautiful eyes, looking somewhat surprised.

As a seed disciple of the Demon Sword Sect, she possessed the method to calculate the correct fork, which was why she could arrive here so quickly, just a short distance from the mountain's peak.

But now, Qin Chen and the others had also made it here. What did this mean?

The other party's speed in breaking this formation far exceeded her own.

She was shocked; while others might not know, she was very clear about how much time, effort, and manpower the sect had spent to calculate this correct path through the forks.

But now, a young man had achieved it?

“Xu Fairy, it’s him!” A young warrior in a green robe suddenly pointed at Qin Chen from behind Xu Yan.

“Why are you pointing at me?”

Qin Chen glared at that person with a fierce gaze; it couldn't be helped. He had just been in a fight, and he didn’t have any good feelings towards those from the Demon Sword Sect.

“I heard you activated the Golden Sword Path?” Xu Yan asked Qin Chen.

“What?” Shui Leqing exclaimed in shock.

How could this be possible?

The Golden Sword Path was also known as the Supreme Sword Path. Since the inheritance of the Demon Sword, no one had ever activated it. It was regarded as an impossible opportunity that only the supreme sword masters of the world could attain, requiring one’s understanding of sword intent to reach its pinnacle.

Yet how could a Seventh Level Martial King reach the pinnacle in understanding sword intent? In their imagination, it was utterly impossible for anyone to activate the Golden Sword Path.

But now, Xu Yan was actually saying this kid activated the Golden Sword Path. Was she joking?

Shui Leqing realized he had lost his composure and quickly shut his mouth.

He looked at Qin Chen, the jealousy in his eyes becoming even more apparent.

Although it had never happened before, Shui Leqing didn't believe Xu Yan was mistaken.

Qin Chen's talent was astonishingly high; being at the mid-peak of the Seventh Level, he could contend with Yang Ling, far surpassing the level of talents from imperial forces. It seemed that activating the Supreme Sword Path was not entirely impossible.

Why did such honors not belong to him?

Shui Leqing clenched his fists tightly, forcibly suppressing the urge to lash out.

If he had activated the Supreme Sword Path, there would be no need for an assessment; he could directly become the sect's heir, standing above Xu Yan and Han Li.

Qin Chen glanced at Xu Yan. He had not yet interacted with this female seed disciple. He nodded and said, “That’s right.”

There were too many witnesses to this scene; he had no need to hide it deliberately, nor could he.

Upon hearing his acknowledgment, an uproar arose from Shui Leqing's side as many warriors stared at Qin Chen in astonishment, their hearts trembling. No wonder this person was able to defeat Lord Yang Ling earlier; he was actually a peerless genius who activated the Supreme Sword Path.