Chapter 45 – Be (1/2)
The Sword Servant PaG.o.da resided on a lone small peak, and it covered an area of over 1km2. It had a total of 29 levels, and every single level was around 15 meters in height. So, when one looked up at the paG.o.da from the ground, it was utterly impossible to lay eyes upon its top.
Cao Huo had a solemn expression as he gazed at the Sword Servant PaG.o.da before him. After a short while, he turned around to look at the youths behind him that had shocked and curious expressions. He said, “The Sword Servant PaG.o.da is a Dao Artifact that the Founding Ancestor himself created all those years ago, and at the same time, it’s one of our Sword Sect’s ultimate treasures. It’s greatly beneficial to all of you to cultivate within it. So, if it’s possible, try your best to ascend as many levels as you can because the higher you go, then longer you can stay within it!”
The crowd clamored with noise when they heard Cao Huo, and all of their gazes towards the Sword Servant PaG.o.da burned with desire. They’d never expected that the paG.o.da was actually a Dao Artifact!
What was a Dao Artifact? It was a treasure that surpa.s.sed Dark Artifacts! Even though most of their origins weren’t bad, but not to mention a Dao Artifact, even Earth Rank and Profound Rank Dark Artifacts were treasures that they’d rarely seen. Now, when they saw a Dao Artifact of legend, how could they not be excited?
Not to mention those youths, even Yang Ye who had a cold and steady disposition was slightly excited. Earlier, when he noticed the symbols on the paG.o.da, he knew that the paG.o.da was definitely not ordinary. However, he’d never imagined that this colossal structure would actually be a Dao Artifact. He’d experienced the might of an Earth Rank Dark Treasure, and it could be described as terrifying. So, as a Dao Artifact that surpa.s.sed Dark Artifacts, how terrifying would its might be?
Cao Huo shook his head and smiled when he noticed the burning gazes that the youths revealed. Their expressions are more or less just like mine from all those years ago!
He continued. “Don’t get excited. Remember what I say next. After you enter the paG.o.da, a sword servant will appear at every level, and you’ll be able to ascend to the next level by defeating the sword servant, whereas, you’ll be teleported out if you’re defeated. Right, you’ll have two hours to rest with every level you ascend.”
“Elder Cao, can we utilize talisman and other external sources of strength within the paG.o.da?” Meanwhile, a woman that wore a green dress walked over to Cao Huo and asked respectfully.
As he gazed at this woman before him, Cao Huo revealed a gentle smile. During the 2nd stage, it was this woman before him and Jiang Yuan that performed the best. Moreover, all three of them who were examiners in the Outer Court Exam were pleasantly surprised because this 16 year old woman had actually attained the peak of the ninth rank of the Mortal Realm. This caused all three of them to be extremely excited.
“This test’s objective is to test everyone’s live combat ability. So, you can’t utilize any things like Energy Stones or talismans!” Cao Huo spoke in a gentle voice.
The woman in a green dress cupped her fists towards Cao Huo upon hearing this, and then she withdrew to the side.
“It’s merely an Illusion Formation, so why is there any need for any external sources of strength?” Meanwhile, Jiang Yuan glanced at the woman in a green dress and spoke indifferently. Even though he spoke in an extremely calm tone, the disdain and provocative expression in the corners of his eyes weren’t concealed at all.
The woman’s expression changed. She was respectful to the elder, but it didn’t mean that she would be respectful to others. She immediately grunted coldly and said, “What high sounding sentiments. But watch out or you might cut your tongue!”
“Is that so?” Jiang Yuan suddenly started laughing, and he said, “I noticed that your performance in the Illusion Formation earlier was really good, so I wonder if you’re interested in having a bet with me?”
“What’re we betting on?” The woman’s brows raised as she spoke in a cold voice. In the city she was from, she’d never been afraid of anyone.
When he saw the two of them competing with each other, Cao Huo didn’t stop them, and he started watching with interest instead.
When he heard the woman, Jiang Yuan flipped his right hand, and a fiery red sword appeared in his hand. He held the fiery red sword as he said proudly, “We’ll bet on who’ll be able to go higher in the paG.o.da. I’ll bet this low-grade Profound Rank sword, Crimson Red!”
After he lost interest in Yang Ye, Jiang Yuan had found another person to serve as contrast for him. However, to his slight surprise, this woman in a green dress before him had attained the peak of the ninth rank of the Mortal Realm at the age of 16 as well. However, he wasn’t afraid at all, and he was even more excited instead. With such a person to serve as contrast for him, his reputation would definitely become even more resounding. In the future, not only would he receive the attention of the higher-ups in the Sword Sect, it would be even easier for him to establish his own network in the Sword Sect!
When they saw Jiang Yuan actually produce a Profound Rank Dark Artifact, all the others in the surroundings went into an uproar while the gazes of numerous young women towards Jiang Yuan carried a trace of burning desire. Jiang Yuan had a formidable cultivation, and he himself was handsome. Moreover, he’d casually produced a Profound Rank sword, so he was simply the epitome of a rich and handsome person!