Chapter 1135: Sword Lord's Successor

The Sword Sovereign led the girl away, and the others, naturally not daring to disturb them, all descended.

"Palace Master Bingyun, who was that person?" Yun Che immediately asked as soon as Mu Bingyun returned.

"His name is Jun Wuming," Mu Bingyun said slowly, her calm tone carrying a hint of reverence. "He is a transcendent figure renowned throughout the entire God Realm, known to the world as the 'Sword Sovereign'."

"Sword Sovereign... Does that mean 'King of Swords'?"

Xuanyuan Wentian's former title was "Sword Master," meaning the master of the sword path. And he was indeed the foremost swordsman on the Azure Cloud Continent... But that was the Azure Cloud Continent.

Yet this "Sword Sovereign" was a title bestowed by the God Realm... The King of Swords in the God Realm?

That's a completely different matter, the difference between the vast heavens and humble dust!

"That's right," Mu Bingyun nodded, giving Yun Che an affirmative answer. "He is the acknowledged foremost swordsman in the Eastern Divine Region. His cultivation in the sword path is so profound that, it is said to have reached a mythical realm that ordinary people cannot even imagine or comprehend. In his hands, not only can all things in heaven and earth become swords, but thoughts can be swords, space can be swords, and he can even manifest swords from 'nothingness'. Even I cannot fully comprehend such a realm."

Yun Che's lips parted slightly, his heart filled with shock. To wield all things as swords was already a supreme realm. To wield thoughts as swords was already inconceivable. And to materialize swords from space, he had never heard of. To materialize swords from "nothingness"... he couldn't even begin to understand it.

"Yun Che, you also use a sword as your weapon. Did you notice anything unusual about the sword carried by the girl beside the Sword Sovereign?" Mu Bingyun suddenly asked.

Yun Che glanced at the white-clad girl behind the Sword Sovereign from a distance. After a moment's thought, he said, "This disciple's knowledge is shallow, and I didn't perceive anything special about that sword. It had no sharp edge or imposing aura. It just... seemed to exude a sense of ancientness."

Unexpectedly, Mu Bingyun nodded gently. "For a powerful swordsman, the stronger their cultivation, the more potent their sword intent and sword might will be. Even if they stand still, with their aura contained, one would still feel countless sharp edges. However, on the Sword Sovereign's person, one cannot perceive any sharp sword intent. This is the legendary return to simplicity after reaching the pinnacle. It is true for him, and it is true for his sword."

Yun Che: "..."

"The sword carried by the girl is the Sword Sovereign's sword. Its name is 'Nameless'."

"'Jun Wuming, his sword is also Nameless'—this is a saying known to every profound practitioner of the sword path in the God Realm, representing the supreme myth of the sword path. However, the Nameless Sword has likely not been drawn for a very, very long time. Because throughout the entire God Realm, there are far too few people who can make Jun Wuming wield the Nameless Sword again."

"Perhaps if I put it this way, you'll better understand Jun Wuming's power... His strength far surpasses that of your Master." Mu Bingyun glanced at Yun Che and whispered.

Yun Che was silent for a while, but he didn't show too much surprise. "Someone who can be called the 'Sword Sovereign' in the God Realm, in this vast world, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a god."

"Jun Wuming has not only perfected his sword path and profound strength, but his seniority is also the highest in the Eastern Divine Region... His current lifespan has already exceeded fifty thousand years."

"Fifty thousand years?" Yun Che's expression showed renewed surprise.

"A lifespan of fifty thousand years is the human limit. Even past Divine Master Realm kings have never surpassed this boundary. Therefore, his seniority is unmatched in the Eastern Divine Region. Even my grandmasters and your Master's grandmasters would only be considered juniors in front of him."

A lifespan of fifty thousand years, the human limit... Yun Che silently thought of the fifty thousand years of lifespan given to him by He Ling. He was the first person in history to have his existence foregone by a Royal Wood Spirit, absorbing the Royal Wood Spirit Pearl into his body. Therefore, as long as he didn't die prematurely and lived a peaceful life, his lifespan could reach over fifty thousand years, just like those supreme Divine Masters who presided over the God Realm...

Perhaps, this was also one of the reasons why upper star realms and even king realms so desperately coveted the Royal Wood Spirit Pearl.

"Having lived for over fifty thousand years, he must have many descendants and successors. And the star realm he controls must be extremely powerful, right?" Yun Che sighed.

"No," Mu Bingyun shook her head. "Jun Wuming belongs to no star realm, nor does he have any descendants. It is said that back then, to cultivate the ultimate sword path and avoid any distracting ties, he abandoned his star realm and family, wandering through the various divine regions. To this day, he has no descendants."

"As for a successor... the girl carrying the Nameless Sword is his only successor."

"Only one? Then her aptitude must be extremely high, correct?" Yun Che looked in surprise at the aloof girl standing silently in the wind and snow.

"It is said that to find a satisfactory successor, the Sword Sovereign traveled through more than half of the Eastern Divine Region's star realms over countless years. It wasn't until seventeen years ago that he finally found his first, and only, successor. The appearance of the 'Sword Sovereign's Successor' caused quite a stir back then."

Mu Bingyun also cast a deep glance at the girl. "Do you still remember the 'Four Divine Sons of the East' I just mentioned to you?"

Yun Che's heart stirred. "Could she be..."

"She is one of the Four Divine Sons of the East, Jun Xilei, known as the 'Lacrima-less Sword Princess'!"

"She might also be the next 'Sword Sovereign' of the Eastern Divine Region."

"...As expected of the successor the Sword Sovereign sought for fifty thousand years." Yun Che exclaimed in genuine admiration. Then he said with a smile, "The God Realm is so vast, yet to be able to see such a legendary figure here is excellent luck. I hope we can be just as lucky when we reach the Brahma Heaven God Realm."

As Mu Bingyun and Yun Che conversed, she suddenly felt the Sword Sovereign Jun Wuming's gaze sweep towards them. It then settled on Yun Che's body, examining him with interest.

"This young man, is he the new personal disciple taken in by the Profound Sound Realm King?" Jun Wuming asked thoughtfully.

All the other disciples were behind, but Yun Che was alone at the front, his position even level with Mu Bingyun and Mu Huanzhi. Thus, it was obvious at a glance.

"Indeed," Mu Bingyun bowed slightly.

Jun Wuming's gaze moved away from Yun Che. He frowned slightly. "This young man's cultivation is still low, but to be accepted as a personal disciple by the Profound Sound Realm King, he must possess extraordinary qualities. However... forgive this old man's frankness, after the Profound Sound Realm King, it might be difficult for Snow Song to find another successor. Perhaps you should try to seek another path."

These words undoubtedly struck a raw nerve for the Divine Ice Phoenix Sect. All the disciples and elders' faces darkened. Mu Bingyun sighed inwardly. She whispered, "Bingyun is ashamed. Thank you for your guidance, Senior."

Whoosh... *Riiip!*

Above them, a sudden violent spatial fluctuation occurred, followed by the appearance of a long spatial rift, accompanied by an intensely cold aura capable of freezing heaven and earth.

"It's the Sect Master!" Mu Huanzhi and the others hastily turned around.

The spatial rift parted, and Mu Xuanyin slowly walked out. Her peerless elegance instantly overshadowed all the ice and snow, rendering them dull.

Mu Xuanyin's icy gaze swept over the Ice Phoenix disciples. Without a word, she stepped on empty air and silently arrived before Jun Wuming. She bowed slightly, "Mu Xuanyin of Snow Song greets Senior Sword Sovereign. May you be well. It has been many years, and Senior's demeanor is even more magnificent. For your visit to Snow Song this time, Xuanyin regrets not being able to greet you from afar. I hope you will forgive me."

Mu Xuanyin bowed to him with the respect due to a junior, maintaining the decorum of a Realm King while showing respect.

"Ah, it's alright. You are thoughtful." Jun Wuming nodded in acknowledgment.

"It's a pity that the Profound God Convention is just three days away. Otherwise, Xuanyin would certainly have asked Senior to stay for a few more days, both to show Xuanyin's respect and to allow Snow Song to fully bask in Senior's immortal aura."

Jun Wuming said mildly, "Having such a thought is enough. However, many people will likely be greatly disappointed that you are not going to the Brahma Heaven God Realm this time, hehe."

"Lei'er, this is the Snow Song Realm King I've mentioned to you before."

Mu Xuanyin's beauty was not only world-shattering, but her aura and majesty were also incomparable to those like Huo Rulie. Facing Mu Xuanyin, Jun Xilei lost her previous aloofness and casualness. She bowed deeply, "Jun Xilei greets the Snow Song Realm King."

"This King has long heard the name 'Lacrima-less Sword Princess'," Mu Xuanyin nodded slightly to Jun Xilei. Her icy gaze then turned to Jun Wuming. "I have yet to congratulate Senior Sword Sovereign on acquiring such a heaven-sent successor."

Hearing Mu Xuanyin's words, Jun Wuming smiled. "Lei'er is still young, but she has never disappointed this old man. To gain such a successor in my lifetime, my wishes are fulfilled."

It was clear that Jun Wuming not only doted on this successor quite a bit, but was also extremely satisfied. The four words "my wishes are fulfilled" spoken from his mouth, carried a weight no less than ten thousand mountains.

"However, regarding the matter of successors," Jun Wuming's tone shifted slightly as he said, "for a true successor, one is enough. This old man searched for fifty thousand years before finding Lei'er. Finding one truly talented individual to teach wholeheartedly might allow them to reach your height in the future. Reluctantly accepting someone whose aptitude is merely 'acceptable,' even if you take a thousand or ten thousand, will only be a waste of effort, making it difficult for them to inherit your mantle."

"Better to have too little than too much!"

As his voice fell, his gaze flickered towards Yun Che. When he turned back, there was an undisguised hint of disappointment in his eyes. A faint sigh also escaped his lips.

Mu Xuanyin's slender eyebrows subtly twitched. She said calmly, "Xuanyin has her own considerations. Thank you for your guidance, Senior."

*Clang!!*

In the pale world, an even paler profound light suddenly blazed into the sky. The dimensional profound formation, which everyone had long awaited, finally activated at this moment.

Stepping into it would lead to the Brahma Heaven God Realm, which Yun Che had yearned for.

"The profound formation is open, Bingyun, Huanzhi, take the disciples into the formation." Mu Xuanyin's gaze fell on Yun Che, emphasizing, "Che'er, remember what your Master has told you. Do not violate it in the slightest!"

"Yes, Master," Yun Che respectfully replied.

"Let's enter the formation." Mu Bingyun's snowy sleeves fluttered as she gently led Yun Che, walking towards the dimensional profound formation.

But just as they took their first step, suddenly, an incomparably sharp whistling sound descended from the sky, abruptly shooting down in front of Yun Che. An aura, not overwhelmingly strong but exceptionally domineering, surged straight towards him, instantly forcing Yun Che back half a step. A sharp pain, as if being cut by a knife, spread from his chest to his legs.

At a glance, what had shot down was clearly a sword qi transformed from profound energy. The snow dispersed, and the sword qi vanished with it.

Yun Che, Mu Bingyun, and Mu Huanzhi, who were at the very front, turned their heads simultaneously. Behind them, Jun Xilei slowly withdrew her finger, and said with extreme indifference, "Step back. Let Master go first."

Yun Che's brow twitched, anger rising in his heart. But he was insignificant, and it was certainly not his place to speak here. Moreover, the other party was the Sword Sovereign and his successor, whom even his Master had to humble herself before. He had even less right to say anything.

Mu Huanzhi was startled for a moment. Then he hastily took a step back, moved his body aside, and raised a hand in invitation, saying with a smile, "That's right. Please go ahead, Senior Sword Sovereign."

"Lei'er, you must not be impolite," Jun Wuming spoke to admonish her, but there was no strong tone of reprimand. Then he added, "Alright, let's go first."

"Let's go." Jun Wuming said nothing more. He took Jun Xilei and flew straight towards the profound formation.

Although this action undoubtedly gave no face to the Divine Ice Phoenix Sect, it was the Sword Sovereign. The Divine Ice Phoenix Sect was merely a sect from a middle star realm. Even comparing the entire sect to him alone, the levels were vastly different. For the Sword Sovereign to go first, no one would, or dared to, object; they would even consider it perfectly natural.

"Wait!!"

Just as Jun Wuming and Jun Xilei were about to enter the dimensional profound formation, a cold, majestic voice suddenly rang out from behind them. It was directed straight at Jun Wuming and his disciple, causing them to halt instantly.

"Senior Sword Sovereign, this is my Snow Song land, and my Divine Ice Phoenix Sect arrived first. By custom, by reason, and by principle, my Ice Phoenix should go first! Please, Senior Sword Sovereign, take your disciple back and allow my Ice Phoenix disciples to enter the formation first!"

Gone was the slightest bit of composure she had displayed when facing Jun Wuming earlier. Her words no longer held any respect. Every word was cold and cutting, filled with stern anger.

Everyone was startled, then gaped in astonishment. The faces of all the Divine Ice Phoenix Sect members changed drastically. Mu Huanzhi hastily said, "Sect Master, Senior Sword Sovereign is an eminent senior. For him to go first, it... it should be acceptable..."

"Shut up!"

Before Mu Huanzhi could finish speaking, a furious roar made his heart stop. Mu Xuanyin's eyes were like cold pools as she angrily said, "When the Sword Sovereign arrived, my Divine Ice Phoenix Sect treated him with courtesy. This King even traversed half of Snow Song to pay respects, showing my deference. But the actions of the Sword Sovereign and his disciple just now not only disregarded my Ice Phoenix, but also intended to humiliate my Ice Phoenix! As a Grand Elder of the sect, not only did you not object, but you met them with a smiling face and meek compliance, utterly disgracing my Ice Phoenix!"