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“Strongest Eight-Year-Old Divine Ancestor ... ”
Famous Sword Sect, Celestial Sovereign Realm powerhouse Cao God.
Ximen Piaopiao, Ye Fan, Wu Qiuyang, and Heng Yuzhu, accompanied by Famous Sword Sect leader Sword King Muqu, arrived at the Sword King's Palace.
The leader, Moonlit Melody, personally ordered preparations for a banquet to welcome Cao God.
In the presence of a powerhouse from the Celestial Sovereign Realm, one is always treated as an honored guest.
Moreover, with Cao God’s terrifying strength capable of effortlessly killing a peak Celestial King, it was clear to Sword King Muqu that Cao God’s power was far beyond what it seemed.
It was likely that even among the strong in the Celestial Sovereign Realm, he stood at the pinnacle.
Such a figure could not be underestimated by the Famous Sword Sect.
The two great powerhouses of the Celestial King Realm, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal and Jade Spring Sword Immortal, were personally responsible for arranging the banquet to ensure that no disciples of the Famous Sword Sect would be negligent.
Meanwhile, the Famous Sword Festival in Famous Sword City continued even after Ye Fan and his group had left.
The peak powerhouse of the Celestial Mansion Realm, Wu Mo, remained in charge.
Of course, after the events that had transpired earlier, although the Famous Sword Festival was still ongoing, it had lost much of its previous fervor and excitement.
Whether it was the participants of the Famous Sword Festival or the various powerful factions in Famous Sword City, their enthusiasm had noticeably waned.
First, the powerful beings from the Celestial Demon Domain's Celestial King Realm descended.
Then, two peak Celestial Kings from the Ninefold Celestial Gate and the Suspended King Sword Sect arrived, leading several other Celestial Kings and numerous strong individuals from the Celestial Mansion Realm.
And that was not all; soon after, there appeared a formidable being known as a half-step Celestial Sovereign, alongside a true Celestial Sovereign.
For a cultivation planet like Sword Cloud Star, each of these beings stood at the pinnacle of power.
With so many peak experts gathering, all from the highest forces of the celestial realm, one can only imagine the shock they brought to Sword Cloud Star and Famous Sword City.
Especially for some families in Famous Sword City, the heads of these clans looked towards the direction of the Famous Sword Sect with complex expressions.
That person named Ye Fan, though extraordinarily talented, was clearly a source of trouble.
Yet, the sect leader was so protective of him and had even taken him back to the Famous Sword Sect first.
Was this considered stubbornness?
For all of Famous Sword City and even Sword Cloud Star, was this a blessing or a curse?
No one could know...
Within the Famous Sword Sect, a banquet to welcome Cao God was set up in Sword King's Palace.
Sword King's Palace was the dojo of Sword King Muqu, the sect leader of Famous Sword Sect. To hold a banquet here was extremely rare.
This also demonstrated how much importance Sword King Muqu placed on Cao God, a powerful being from the Celestial Sovereign Realm.
In the realm of Celestial Sovereign, few could accompany one of Cao God's stature.
Within the Famous Sword Sect, only the Sect Leader, Sword King Muqu, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, and Jade Spring Sword Immortal were present.
Ximen Piaopiao, although he had previously attended the Famous Sword Festival and was considered part of Ye Fan's group that entered Sword King's Palace, held a status of great reverence. He was the son of Ximen Emperor, the master of the Ninefold Celestial Gate, a dominant force in the celestial realm.
Given such a background, the members of the Famous Sword Sect could not regard him merely as a disciple.
Similar to Cao Zun, it was originally arranged by Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal for Ximen Piaopiao to occupy the highest seat of honor. After all, while Cao God was indeed a powerful figure in the Celestial Sovereign Realm, he was still from Ninefold Celestial Gate and referred to himself as a servant in front of Ximen Piaopiao.
Thus, when it came to status among those present, Ximen Piaopiao undoubtedly held the most esteemed position.
However, Ximen Piaopiao adamantly refused to sit at the head of the table.
His reasoning was simple: aside from being Ximen Emperor's son, he was still a disciple of the Famous Sword Sect and had taken refuge in Sword King's Palace.
Therefore, that highest seat rightfully belonged to Sword King Muqu, the leader of the Famous Sword Sect.
Ximen Piaopiao and Cao God then took their places at the secondary seats.
Regarding the hierarchy at the banquet, Cao God merely smiled it off, clearly not taking it to heart.
Sword King Muqu was not one to be indecisive; her earlier assertive demeanor when facing figures like Celestial Demon Domain's Chang Liu Xian Wang, Primordial Immortal King, and Huaqing Immortal King demonstrated this well.
Thus, after a few polite exchanges, she straightforwardly took her seat at the head.
Ye Fan turned his gaze towards Ximen Piaopiao and joked, "Everyone present here is a powerful figure from the Celestial King Realm, and Senior Cao is even a strong presence from the Celestial Sovereign Realm. I, Ye Fan, am fortunate to be sitting here thanks to Young Master Ximen."
Upon hearing this, Ximen Piaopiao couldn't help but roll his eyes at Ye Fan and said, "Brother Night Fan, although we haven't known each other for long, after your assistance in the Celestial Martial Arena, I've considered you a true brother. Yet here you are still calling me Young Master Ximen. Don't you see me as a brother?"
Ye Fan smiled and nodded, "Brother Ximen just risked his life to help me. How could I not appreciate that?"
"From now on, Brother Ximen is my brother," Ye Fan declared with a grin. "But please don't say I'm too high an aspiration for you!"
Hearing this, Ximen Piaopiao's face broke into a smile as he retorted playfully, "Brother Night Fan, don't say that! To have you as a brother is indeed my fortune. With your talent, Brother Night Fan, in a hundred years, you will surely become a formidable Overlord in this celestial realm."
"A hundred years?" Ye Fan chuckled at the thought.
Did he really need a century to become an Overlord in this celestial realm?
A hundred years was far too long; he aimed to seize opportunities every moment.
Of course, such thoughts were not something Ye Fan would voice aloud.
After finishing his statement, Ximen Piaopiao suddenly paused and looked at Ye Fan with a slightly serious expression. "By the way, brother, I have many questions on my mind right now. Since we are brothers now, may I ask a few more questions?"
Ye Fan understood what Ximen Piaopiao was referring to.
He nodded and replied, "Actually, Brother Ximen need not feel confused. I'm sure Senior Cao knows everything."
"Uncle Cao knows?"
Ximen Piaopiao looked at Cao God beside him with surprise.
From the earlier conversation between Ye Fan and Cao God, he had already sensed some underlying meanings.
Now, as Ye Fan spoke again, Ximen Piaopiao couldn't help but feel even more confused.
Seeing Ximen Piaopiao looking at him, Cao God nodded lightly, his expression revealing a hint of solemnity.
At the banquet, the leader of the Famous Sword Sect, Sword King Muqu, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, and Jade Spring Sword Immortal were all present.
Even Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu turned their gazes toward Cao God.
In the Celestial Demon Domain, the Suspended King Sword Sect, and even Ximen Piaopiao's father's Ninefold Celestial Gate had super strong beings from the Celestial King Realm personally arriving at Famous Sword City.
Their purpose was solely because of one Ye Fan.
Even a fool could see that Ye Fan's identity was likely far more complex than it appeared on the surface.
Cao God ignored everyone else and focused his gaze on Ye Fan, speaking calmly, "If I am not mistaken, this name of yours is not your true name, is it?"
Ye Fan smiled and nodded, directly admitting, "This Ye Fan is not that Ye Fan."
"Night Fan Brother, Uncle Cao, what do you mean by 'this Ye Fan is not that Ye Fan'?" Ximen Piaopiao asked, feeling somewhat confused by the words of Cao God and Ye Fan.
Wu Qiuyang and Heng Yuzhu stared blankly at Ye Fan and Cao God, appearing equally bewildered.
However, everyone present was a powerful being from the Celestial King Realm.
They did not dare to act as casually as Ximen Piaopiao and Ye Fan; even if they had questions in their hearts, they did not dare to ask too much.
Ye Fan said, "Brother Ximen need not be so concerned. Ye Fan is indeed Ye Fan. Due to certain reasons before, I had to use a homophone for my name."
"But a man should not change his name or alter his surname; calling myself Ye Fan means I am Ye Fan."
Upon hearing this, Ximen Piaopiao was momentarily taken aback before suddenly realizing. "I see now! I understand!"
But Ximen Piaopiao still had doubts in her heart: "Then why would the strong from the Suspended King Sword Sect and the Celestial Demon Domain want to take you, Brother Ye Fan, away?"
As Ximen Piaopiao, although she was merely the illegitimate child of the Ximen Emperor, she was well aware of the terrifying nature of these Dominant Forces.
Ye Fan was just a mere Profound Immortal. Even if he were a prodigy, what could possibly cause such Dominant Forces to send Celestial King Realm experts to personally intervene?
Even the Ninefold Celestial Gate had a peak Celestial King Realm expert who came along with several other Celestial King Realm powers and numerous Celestial Mansion Realm experts.
Ye Fan's gaze shifted past Ximen Piaopiao and the others, landing on the leader of the Famous Sword Sect, Sword King Muqu. He asked, "Sect Leader, do you know of someone called the Heavenly Sword Emperor?"
"The Heavenly Sword Emperor..."
As soon as Ye Fan spoke these words, everyone present, except for Cao God, suddenly changed their expressions.
Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal looked at Ye Fan in shock and exclaimed, "Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye? Are you a descendant of Xue Wuye?"
"A descendant of Xue Wuye?"
Hearing Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal's words, Ye Fan was somewhat puzzled. He looked at them and asked, "The Heavenly Sword Emperor is called Xue Wuye? Does he have descendants?"
"Uh!"
Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal exchanged glances, both taken aback. They said, "Aren't you a descendant of Xue Wuye?"
Initially, when they heard Ye Fan suddenly mention the four words 'Heavenly Sword Emperor,' they assumed he was a descendant of the Heavenly Sword Emperor. They never expected that Ye Fan didn't even recognize the name of the Heavenly Sword Emperor, let alone be his descendant.
"Of course not," Ye Fan shook his head.
Sword King Muqu's gaze, looking at Ye Fan, seemed to penetrate the heart, with a hint of sharpness flickering within.
He said, "Although you may not know the name of Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye, you mentioned the Heavenly Sword Emperor. It is likely that the reason why the powerful figures from the Suspended King Sword Sect, Celestial Demon Domain, and even Ninefold Celestial Gate have come to our Sword Cloud Star's Famous Sword City to take you away is indeed because of this matter."
Ye Fan nodded and replied, "The sect master is wise; it is indeed because of this."
Sword King Muqu's expression remained unchanged as he nodded again. "Since they are here to take you away for this reason and are determined to do so, deploying the peak Celestial King and even a half-step Celestial Sovereign Realm figure like Huaqing Immortal King... if I am not mistaken..."
Even with Sword King Muqu's aloofness and pride, there was an unusual glint in his eyes as he looked at Ye Fan. "You are not the disciple of Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye, but you may have very well obtained his legacy... the Celestial Palace of the Sky."
"Wow—!"
As soon as the words "Celestial Palace of the Sky" fell, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, Jade Spring Sword Immortal, Wu Qiuyang, Heng Yuzhu, and Ximen Piaopiao almost simultaneously sprang up from their chairs like lightning.
Their eyes widened in shock as they stared at Ye Fan, their faces filled with astonishment and horror.
"What? You have obtained the legacy of Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye—the Celestial Palace of the Sky?"
The Heavenly Sword Emperor had fallen years ago but left behind a legacy and a lifetime of accumulated wealth within a palace.
This palace was called the 'Celestial Palace of the Sky.'
This was not a secret in the entire immortal realm; for countless years, whether it was various dominant forces at their peaks or other smaller factions, even some powerful hidden cultivators had been searching for this palace.
It was rumored that during his lifetime, the Heavenly Sword Emperor wielded the 'Twenty-Four Sword Techniques' that traversed the universe within this palace.
Not to mention the wealth accumulated by a top-tier figure in the immortal realm, just possessing the 'Twenty-Four Sword Techniques' held by Heavenly Sword Emperor would attract countless forces and powerful individuals.
During his lifetime, the Heavenly Sword Emperor's combat power was extremely terrifying.
His terrifying combat power was precisely due to the 'Twenty-Four Sword Techniques.'
This unparalleled sword manual, if it were to appear in the Celestial Realm, would undoubtedly stir up a bloody storm.
However, Sword King Muqu claimed that Ye Fan had obtained his legacy, the Celestial Palace of the Sky!
How could this be possible?
Throughout the Celestial Realm, countless powerful beings and peak forces were searching for the location of the Celestial Palace of the Sky.
Yet Ye Fan was merely a small Celestial Being who had just recently broken through.
Although his combat prowess was astonishing to an alarming degree, how could a mere Celestial Being find what countless powerful beings and peak forces could not?
Suddenly, the Jade Spring Sword Immortal's gaze sharpened as he looked at Ye Fan and exclaimed, "Could it be that you are not from the Celestial Realm, but rather a cultivator who ascended from the Lower Realm?"
"What? Someone who ascended from the Lower Realm? How is that possible? This is even more impossible!" Before Ye Fan could respond, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal shook his head and said, "What kind of person is Xue Wuye? His Celestial Palace of the Sky not only contains his accumulated wealth but likely also holds his swordsmanship legacy. Such an important palace, how could he possibly hide it in the Lower Realm?"
However, the Jade Spring Sword Immortal did not respond to Yuan Guang Sword Immortal's words; he merely stared blankly at Ye Fan.
Countless powerful beings and strong figures from peak forces in the Celestial Realm could not find the location of the Celestial Palace of the Sky. Yet here was a mere cultivator from the Celestial Realm who had managed to locate it. In Jade Spring Sword Immortal's view, this was perhaps the only explanation.
Sword King Muqu said, "If you truly have obtained Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye's Celestial Palace of the Sky, then what Yuquan said is indeed very likely; you are a cultivator who ascended from the Lower Realm."
Ye Fan cast a deep glance at both Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Sword King Muqu.
These two were quite astute, drawing inferences from one instance.
He only uttered the four words "Heavenly Sword Emperor," yet it led them to deduce so much.
Moreover... they were all correct!
Ye Fan couldn't help but smile wryly and nodded, saying, "I truly must admire the wisdom of the Sect Master and Elder Yuquan. I am indeed a cultivator who ascended from the Lower Realm. Furthermore, I have indeed obtained the legacy of the Heavenly Sword Emperor, the Celestial Palace of the Sky."
As he looked at everyone, Ye Fan's response was extremely straightforward.
It was as if the legacy of Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye meant nothing to him at all.
However, upon hearing Ye Fan personally admit that he had acquired the Celestial Palace of the Sky from Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye, everyone felt their blood surge in shock to an unimaginable degree.
Even Cao God, who had already guessed it, showed a slight ripple of surprise on his face upon hearing Ye Fan's confirmation.
The name of Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye was absolutely thunderous in the Immortal Realm.
With the Twenty-Four Sword Techniques, wherever Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye went, even Celestial Emperors of the same level would retreat in fear, unwilling to confront his brilliance.
Thus, the Twenty-Four Sword Techniques were also known in the Immortal Realm as the Heaven-Shocking Twenty-Four Sword Technique.
Such a heavenly sword classic—who wouldn't want to possess it?
Let alone Celestial Kings and Celestial Sovereigns.
Even Celestial Emperors would be willing to fight for it, leading to rivers of blood.
Now, Jade Spring Sword Immortal, Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, Sword King Muqu, and others began to understand why powerful beings from Suspended King Sword Sect, Ninefold Celestial Gate, and Celestial Demon Domain would personally come forth to capture Ye Fan.
If it weren't for fearing that they might alert others or for maintaining their own status, even top-tier powers like Suspended King Sword Emperor, Ximen Emperor, and Peng Huang would have personally appeared to seize him.
Sword King Muqu appeared calm, his cold, deep-set eyes gazing at Ye Fan as he said lightly, "Are you not afraid that we, along with the Suspended King Sword Sect, the Celestial Demon Domain, and the Ninefold Celestial Gate, might kill you directly and seize the Celestial Palace of the Sky?"
"Would the Sect Master do that?" Ye Fan asked, meeting Sword King Muqu's gaze with a smile.
A glimmer of sharpness flickered in Sword King Muqu's expression, and a subtle yet imposing aura began to emanate from him. "As a sword cultivator, if I could obtain the Twenty-Four Sword Techniques from Sky-Shattering Sword Emperor Xue Wuye, it would mean reaching the pinnacle in a very short time."
"So, do you think I would?"
Ye Fan was not intimidated by Sword King Muqu's presence and continued to smile. "I believe the Sect Master would not."
"Why do you think so?" Sword King Muqu's voice remained cold.
Ye Fan replied, "The Suspended King Sword Sect, the Celestial Demon Domain, and the Ninefold Celestial Gate have all gathered their Celestial Kings to exert pressure on Famous Sword City. Such overwhelming force. Yet you dared to confront these Dominant Forces' Celestial Kings simply because I joined the Famous Sword Sect and became a disciple of Sword King's Palace. This alone shows that you are a principled Heroine and a Peerless Sword Hero."
Ye Fan chuckled and shook his head. "A person like you would never stoop to committing murder for treasure like others."
Hearing Ye Fan's praise, Sword King Muqu's imposing aura receded slightly. A hint of surprise appeared in his gaze as he looked at Ye Fan. "I didn't expect that I would be seen as so pure and unparalleled in your eyes. Now you've made me feel quite embarrassed about having thoughts of taking advantage of you."
"Jade Spring, Yuan Guang." Suddenly, Sword King Muqu cast a cold glance at Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal. "What has been said here today must not be leaked outside."
"Rest assured, Sect Master. We understand," they replied solemnly.
Yuan Guang Sword Immortal and Jade Spring Sword Immortal exchanged serious looks with Ye Fan before respectfully nodding to Sword King Muqu.
However, their shock remained like turbulent waves within them, unable to settle for a long time.
Sword King Muqu nodded lightly.
Although Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal were both early-stage Celestial Kings, they had been nurtured by her personally; she had imparted her cultivation insights to help them break through to the Celestial King Realm.
Therefore, regarding Jade Spring Sword Immortal and Yuan Guang Sword Immortal, Sword King Muqu held a great deal of trust in them.
Cao Zun said, "The Suspended King Sword Sect and the Celestial Demon Domain have dispatched peak experts from the Celestial King Realm, yet they returned in defeat. I fear this matter cannot be concealed as we wish; it won't be long before either the Celestial Demon Domain or the Suspended King Sword Sect, or even the Ninefold Celestial Gate, will have even more powerful beings arriving."
Cao God turned his gaze towards Sword King Muqu and Ye Fan, saying lightly, "I wonder if you two have considered how to respond?"
"What do you think, Senior?" Sword King Muqu replied evasively.
Cao God gave Sword King Muqu a calm glance. With her peak Celestial King cultivation, she remained so composed in the face of dominant forces like the Suspended King Sword Sect, Ninefold Celestial Gate, and Celestial Demon Domain.
It was hard for Cao God to believe that she had no cards up her sleeve.
However, it was clear that Sword King Muqu had no intention of revealing her trump cards easily.
Instead, she passed the question back to him.
Thus, Cao God decided not to press her further and shifted his focus to Ye Fan.
As for the Heavenly Sword Emperor's Twenty-Four Sword Techniques, Ye Fan genuinely had no interest at all.
He understood very well that since his identity had already been exposed, neither the Suspended King Sword Sect, the Celestial Demon Domain, nor the Ninefold Celestial Gate would let it go easily.
As Cao God had said, this time the three dominant forces dispatched peak experts from the Celestial King Realm but returned defeated.
It was likely that soon there would be even more powerful cultivators sweeping in again.
Although Cao God was a mighty Celestial Sovereign,
it seemed that even he might not be enough when that time came.
It was as difficult as climbing to the heavens to keep them safe.
Of course, if it were up to Ye Fan himself, although his current strength was nowhere near capable of contending with the major Overlord-level forces, he was not afraid at all.
As long as he left this place and reinvented himself, it would be nearly impossible for the Suspended King Sword Sect and the Ninefold Celestial Gate, or even the Celestial Demon Domain, to find him again—like searching for a needle in a haystack.
However, now that the Famous Sword Sect had been drawn into this situation, if he simply walked away, the Famous Sword Sect would inevitably face disaster and might even have to confront the wrath of three Dominant Forces at once.
This was something Ye Fan did not want to see. Therefore, he turned his gaze toward Sword King Muqu and Ximen Piaopiao and directly said, “Sect Master, Brother Ximen, how about I teach you the Twenty-Four Sword Techniques? Would you like that?”
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