“Strongest Eight-Year-Old Divine Ancestor ... ”
Like Ximen Piaopiao, they gazed at the three magnificent sword-shaped palaces that soared into the clouds.
A hint of excitement also flickered in the eyes of Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu.
However, unlike Ximen Piaopiao, whose excitement stemmed from arriving at Famous Sword City to soon witness the Sword King Prelude and behold the grace of the Sword Queen, Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu were thrilled because their arrival at Famous Sword City meant they could participate in the Famous Sword Festival. If they ranked high on the Famous Sword Ranking, they would have the opportunity to join the Famous Sword Sect, becoming disciples under its esteemed masters and learning even more powerful sword techniques.
Both Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu were independent cultivators without any significant background or powerful forces backing them. For them, being able to enter the Famous Sword Sect would be an incredibly fortunate opportunity.
“We’ve arrived.”
As they spoke, the Flying Ship had already reached the vicinity of Famous Sword City. Ximen Piaopiao said, “Famous Sword City is the main city of Sword Cloud Star and also the founding place of the Overlord Famous Sword Sect. Therefore, any flying Celestial Artifact is restricted from flying over Famous Sword City. Let’s head down!”
Ye Fan nodded lightly, and one by one, Wu Qiuyang, Heng Yuzhu, and Ximen Piaopiao disembarked from the Flying Ship.
Afterward, Ximen Piaopiao stowed away the Flying Ship, and they all walked directly toward the city gate of Famous Sword City.
Famous Sword City stretched endlessly, resembling a vast celestial city.
As a gateway, the city gate of Famous Sword City was equally grand and imposing.
The towering stone pillars stood like two colossal swords piercing the sky, rising straight up from the ground.
These pillars were crafted from incredibly precious celestial crystal white jade, exuding luxury. Particularly striking were the three large characters at the top of the gate, written in a style that danced like dragons and phoenixes, imbued with an overwhelmingly fierce Sword Intent that instilled awe in all who beheld it.
‘Famous Sword City.’
Ximen Piaopiao, Ye Fan, and the others looked up, their expressions turning solemn.
Outside Famous Sword City, they were not the only ones present. The Famous Sword City Gathering had attracted countless Swordsmanship Prodigies from across Sword Cloud Star and nearby Cultivation Planets, resulting in a continuous stream of people.
Like Ximen Piaopiao and Ye Fan, when these individuals saw the three large characters spelling 'Famous Sword City' at the city gate, a deep sense of reverence appeared on their faces as well.
"These characters must have been left by a Celestial King. They are domineering and fierce, with Sword Intent permeating the air," someone remarked respectfully as they gazed at the inscription.
As Ye Fan and the others entered Famous Sword City, the atmosphere inside was bustling with activity. Cultivators of the sword were everywhere, each appearing extraordinary and youthful.
However, everyone seemed to be hurrying towards the center of Famous Sword City.
"It looks like the Famous Sword Festival is about to begin; otherwise, these people wouldn't be in such a rush," Wu Qiuyang said.
Ximen Piaopiao replied, "What are we waiting for? Let's hurry up! We can't afford to be late!"
"Let's go," Heng Yuzhu urged, quickening her pace. The Famous Sword Festival held great significance for her, and she couldn't miss it.
Although Ye Fan felt less urgency than the others, he had no choice but to follow suit as they all moved forward together.
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At the center of Famous Sword City stood a massive platform, towering dozens of feet high and nearly a hundred feet wide. This was the Celestial Martial Arena, the venue for the Famous Sword Festival where various Swordsmanship Prodigies would compete.
At this moment, the area around the Celestial Martial Arena was already packed with people.
Whether from the prominent Stone Family of Famous Sword City or other family factions from different cities within Sword Cloud Star, they had all brought their talented youth and elite descendants to attend.
In addition, countless wandering swordsmen flocked to the Celestial Martial Arena, gathering in a grand procession outside its gates.
Of course, as the host of this grand event, the Famous Sword Sect would not be without its powerful guardians.
At the far end of the Celestial Martial Arena stood a towering celestial palace, floating majestically in the air.
This palace was a Celestial Artifact-level structure, summoned by a prominent figure from the Famous Sword Sect.
At this moment, the Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, both figures of the Celestial King Realm, were stationed atop this celestial palace, their expressions imposing as they surveyed the densely packed crowd below.
In addition to these two Celestial King Realm figures, numerous disciples of the Famous Sword Sect stood on the palace, positioned in all directions.
Each wore white robes and carried celestial swords, exuding an air of grandeur and exceptional demeanor.
Standing on the high platform of the celestial palace and gazing down at the crowd, there was an unmistakable aura of superiority emanating from these disciples of the Famous Sword Sect.
"Looking at the time, it should be about right!"
Within the celestial palace suspended in mid-air, Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal sat side by side in the highest position, able to overlook all. After taking a gentle sip of the celestial brew on the table, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal turned his gaze to the throng below, a hint of satisfaction flickering in his eyes as he addressed Jade Spring Sword Immortal beside him.
Jade Spring Sword Immortal glanced up at the Blazing Sun high in the sky and then nodded lightly. "It's about time; we can prepare to start the Famous Sword Ranking competition."
Both Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal emanated an invisible yet formidable aura.
This was due to their mastery of swordsmanship, which gave them such an imposing presence.
"Then let's begin!" Yuan Guang Sword Immortal said as he looked ahead and called out to a young man with an ethereal demeanor and striking features. "Xiao Xian, go notify Wu Mo that the Famous Sword Festival is starting now!"
Xiao Xian was the most outstanding disciple of this generation in the Famous Sword Sect, exceptional in every way; he was the current eldest senior brother of the sect, standing at Transcendent Peak in cultivation.
He was particularly valued by Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, one of the three Celestial Kings of the Famous Sword Sect, and was able to become a disciple under Yuan Guang Sword Immortal.
Upon hearing Yuan Guang Sword Immortal's words, Xiao Xian quickly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Yes, Master."
Then he turned and floated down from the high platform of the Sky Suspended Palace, landing gracefully on a platform not far behind the Celestial Martial Arena.
Here, many experts from the Famous Sword Sect were also present to oversee the proceedings of the Famous Sword Festival and ensure fairness.
Among them were several powerful figures from the Celestial Mansion Realm.
Wu Mo was a peak existence within the Celestial Mansion Realm.
The Famous Sword Festival was presided over by him.
As for Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, their presence was merely to express their importance regarding the Famous Sword Festival.
Xiao Xian landed and approached Wu Mo directly, exuding an extraordinary aura while displaying humility and courtesy. He said, "Uncle Wu Mo, Master said that the Famous Sword Festival can begin."
Hearing this, Wu Mo slightly raised his head to glance at the magnificent palace above him. With a hint of authority in his expression, he nodded gently and said, "In that case, let us begin!"
With that, he stood up from his seat and stepped forward with his hands clasped behind his back.
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