Published: January 1, 2025
The eternal path I seek is merely a reflection of true eternity; genuine eternity means existing for all time.
At this moment, Qin Chen experienced a profound realization.
Buzz! Waves of terrifying sword intent emanated from his body, as though he had attained a breakthrough.
Perhaps this is the true terror of a Venerable of the Sword?
Without entering the Venerable realm, one could hardly comprehend the terror of this level.
Hmm?
A strange expression appeared on Qin Chen's face.
The mysterious rust sword, which had been silent within the Qiankun Creation Jade Plate, suddenly trembled slightly as if drawn by something.
Clink, clink! The mysterious rust sword quivered lightly within the Qiankun Creation Jade Plate, seemingly resonating with the power of the broken sword.
"Could it be..." Qin Chen pondered a possibility. Could the mysterious rust sword be related to the Tongtian Sword Pavilion?
Or perhaps it had some connection with this broken sword?
Qin Chen had always found the origins of the mysterious rust sword to be quite bizarre; it was unearthed from the fossils in the Holy Luo Secret Realm of the Tianwu Continent, attracted by a mysterious ancient book, and eventually chosen by Qin Chen.
The Holy Luo Secret Realm was left behind by some ancient civilization of the Tianwu Continent. Qin Chen had always thought it belonged to a local force of the Tianwu Continent. Later, he learned that during ancient times, a great war had occurred on the Tianwu Continent, and many treasures were actually left behind by experts from the ancient Heavenly Realm.
Could this mysterious rust sword be connected to the Tongtian Sword Pavilion?
Or is it merely because both are swords, stirred by each other's sword intent, leading to this unusual movement?
Qin Chen's thoughts raced as he speculated in silence.
"Chen, why has this Venerable sword remained here all this time without anyone claiming it?"
At this moment, You Qianxue suddenly spoke up.
Indeed, the Sword Tomb is a forbidden area in the Southern Sky Realm; many experts have entered. The sword intent of this sword is terrifying. It's understandable that ordinary peak Saint Masters, even those like Qingqiu Ziyi who are half-step Venerables, would not dare to approach for fear of being cut down by the sword intent.
However, for countless years, Venerable experts from the Southern Sky Realm must have ventured here, yet none have claimed this broken sword, which is indeed strange.
Could it be that even Venerable experts cannot claim this broken sword?
Qin Chen's figure flickered as he prepared to approach the broken sword for a closer understanding.
"Not good!"
Just as Qin Chen moved, a sense of alarm arose, and he instantly retreated.
Boom! The ground below was split open, revealing a massive chasm, with black flowing light burning fiercely, turning the mountainous ground into black crystals, exuding an astonishing aura of death.
From afar, a black light exploded from the ground.
It was not a pure Demon Shadow King, but an Alien Demon Shadow King.
Boom! A pitch-black rift was left in the void, as dark energy surged.
"That was close; had I been any slower, I would have been in danger."
In mid-air, Qin Chen squinted, assessing the Alien Demon Shadow King attacking him.
This Alien Demon Shadow King was not human but a Mantis-type demon lord. That earlier attack had been launched using its sickle-like forelimbs, resembling a blade's edge.
"This Mantis Demon Lord has black magic wings behind it; could it belong to the Flying Mantis clan?
Young Master, be careful; the Flying Mantis clan is incredibly fast, one of the fastest races among the demon species at the same level."
Qingqiu Ziyi and You Qianxue both flew closer.
"This underground..." Qin Chen's focus did not linger on the Flying Mantis but instead shifted to the ground from which it emerged.
He could see that a massive corpse lay in the depths, surrounded by dark power. Only a part of its body was visible, but its gaze was celestial, fierce and terrifying.
This was actually the corpse of an ancient dark race.