pjbooks Chapter 237 Sword Tomb
Chapter 237 Sword Tomb
The further you go in, the fewer swords there are, and the more desolate it becomes.
The surroundings were completely silent, exuding an invisible, chilling aura, causing Cheng Jiu to involuntarily stop moving.
A giant rat, more than three people tall, stood in front of Cheng Jiu. Its sharp teeth, under the light, gave it a dangerous, steel-like appearance!
Cheng Jiu frantically called out for the Heavenly Wood Sword in his heart. As a sword cultivator, how could he not have his natal sword by his side?
However, he did not sit idly by and wait for death. Hundreds of talismans appeared around Cheng Jiu, and one after another, the Daoist talismans belonging to the runes lit up and fell on the rat like meteors.
But it was merely a drop in the ocean; the rat's fur was glossy and shiny, and hundreds of attacks landed on it without causing any real harm.
The moment Cheng Jiu launched his attack, the rat opposite him also sprang into action, its sharp claws slashing towards Cheng Jiu like knives.
Cheng Jiu used his escape techniques, risking his life to dodge the opponent's attacks. Under the impact of the huge cloud of dust, Cheng Jiu couldn't help but take two steps back.
"So strong!" Cheng Jiu was certain that the opponent's cultivation was definitely stronger than hers, and certainly no less than the Dao Integration Realm!
A sword intent grazed Cheng Jiu's ear. Cheng Jiu looked at the fallen strand of hair and turned to look at the large rat. It seemed that it had succeeded in its attack and was very proud of itself. Its thick, long tail swept across the ground.
A pair of sharp, reflective claws stung Cheng Jiu's eyes, and she asked, "Is this reasonable?"
A rat actually knows sword intent! She'd never seen anything like it!
The rat-like creature grinned and stretched out its long claws, waving them at Cheng Jiu. One sword aura after another chased after Cheng Jiu's position. Cheng Jiu's feet kept flashing, and the dark light of the Bloodthirsty Thorns in his hand struck out as fast as a snake.
"squeak!"
The rat, in pain, hissed sharply and attacked even more fiercely!
The barbs of the bloodthirsty thorn bundle were drawing out strands of blood.
Cheng Jiu silently summoned the little green flame. After evolving the opponent, the little green flame became even more intense. The flames landed on the rat, and the smell of burning permeated the entire space.
The little cloud beast and the little black dragon attacked from both sides, but the little black dragon always suffered a great loss when facing this big rat. The dragon flames could attach to the rat and burn, but they could not leave any marks on the rat's fur.
However, the opponent's sword intent was able to leave marks on its scales, and blood slowly seeped from its body, but the little black dragon did not utter a sound of pain, and only attacked relentlessly!
Cheng Jiu felt sorry for the other party, seeing that the other party couldn't gain any advantage from that rat, and decisively took the other party back.
As the host, she should assess the situation on the field and avoid making unnecessary sacrifices.
As for the little cloud beast, as long as it is not attacked by the opponent's sword intent, most of the opponent's attacks will be ineffective against it!
In particular, the little cloud beast learned to mimic gas, turning its cloud-like body into gas, making it even more unpredictable to its enemies.
It also possesses an instinctive ability to control wind, water, and lightning, which caused this rat considerable trouble.
Cheng Jiu, who was originally firmly in charge of the most hatred, was reduced to second place. The opponent didn't even care about attacking Cheng Jiu, and only wanted to let the white thing in the sky know its power!
The green lightsaber drew a path through the sky and pierced right through the rat!
"squeak!"
Painful screams echoed across the battlefield once more, and blood and bloody intestines spilled all over the ground!
Even so, the opponent was incredibly resilient and didn't die!
It stared intently at the green sword in Cheng Jiu's hand, the pain driving it even more ferocious, and it charged towards Cheng Jiu with lightning speed.
The speed was too fast; Cheng Jiu didn't even have time to react. The sound of metal clashing against metal swept quickly through the room. Although Cheng Jiu managed to block with his Heavenly Wood Sword in time, a large section of his protective clothing was still torn open.
On the smooth blade of the Heavenly Wood Sword, a mark is clearly visible!
"Waaah!"
The little cloud beast's entire body began to swell; that damned thing actually attacked its master right under its nose.
DouDou looked at the mouse on the ground and thought, "You've already made your way to death!"
"I'm fine!" Cheng Jiu gripped the Heavenly Wood Sword, watching the rat's aura rise steadily: "This fight should end!"
"Waaah~!"
The man and the beast pounced at the same time, while the little cloud beast stood by to prevent the rat from escaping.
The green light of the Heavenly Wood Sword in Cheng Jiu's hand kept gathering until it converged into a single point. With unparalleled force, it stabbed into the rat's back and twisted.
The mouse didn't even make a sound before it died; it simply closed its eyes and fell down.
Before Cheng Jiu and the little cloud beast's eyes, the red specks dissipated into the air.
Only a crystal and a wisp of red gas remained.
The Heavenly Wood Sword quickly absorbed both substances, its silver-white blade faintly wreathed in a hint of red.
The marks on his body from the battle were being repaired by the crimson light.
With Cheng Jiu's victory, the group of swordsmen who had been watching from the sidelines dispersed and drove away.
"call!"
After the battle ended, Cheng Jiu managed to find a clean open space to sit down and meditate. The sword strike just now seemed simple, but in fact she had suppressed all her power into one point. Otherwise, how could she have easily broken through the rat's defense?
He didn't know what the rat was; it was neither a demonic beast nor a spirit beast, but Tianmu Sword liked it very much!
"Thank you Rainbow Dash for protecting me!"
"Woo~" The little cloud beast was still a little upset about what had just happened.
After all, from the moment the two first met, Cheng Jiu was always the one with relatively low strength. When it chose to form a contract with Cheng Jiu, it took the initiative to assume the role of his protector!
However, Cheng Jiu is very independent. It can defeat those of the same level on its own, and even if it summons someone it can't defeat, it still can't win. Therefore, it rarely comes out.
On their first appearance, the professor exploited a loophole. How can we make the little cloud beast feel at ease?
"It's okay, it's okay, Rainbow Dash was really amazing just now!"
Cheng Jiushun praised, "After all, before the Heavenly Wood Sword arrived, the little cloud beast took on most of the restraining tasks and the main attack power."
The final blow was also thanks to the little cloud beast's support from the side; this victory can be considered a joint victory for them.
The little cloud beast was coaxed, but it still seemed a little resentful and refused to go back to the spirit beast pouch, taking the initiative to take over Cheng Jiu's transportation.
Knowing that the little cloud beast cared, Cheng Jiu chose to indulge it and rode on the little cloud beast.
The little cloud beast instantly accelerated and charged forward.
Along the way, they saw many beasts like the rat, birds, foxes, pigs, and they even encountered a bear.
Each one had a purpose in hindering Cheng Jiu's progress.
You must defeat them one by one before you can move forward.
After overcoming numerous obstacles, Cheng Jiu finally broke into the so-called inner area.
Unlike the outer perimeter, the inner perimeter is a vast open space where fragmented corpses are faintly visible, and the exposed white bones of each corpse have a jade-like quality.
A sword was stuck in the ground next to each of these corpses, and golden and red gas floated in the air.
Only in such an environment, filled with the aura of metal and blood, can an unparalleled, deadly sword be cultivated!
Unlike those on the periphery, the swordsmen had previously made some kind of proactive contact with Cheng Jiu before receiving his rejection of the contract.
Most of the swords ignored Cheng Jiu, and his arrival did not cause the slightest change to the place.
However, Cheng Jiu came here to complete a mission, so he didn't care about the attitude of these swordsmen!
The strange beasts we encountered before had disappeared here. Although it was quiet and desolate, it felt strangely safer than the previous environment.
"The trial participants have arrived!"
As an ancient voice fell, all the swords trembled and resonated in unison, and an invisible Dao essence permeated from these swords!
Cheng Jiu was pulled from reality into a space that belonged only to the sword. All around him was blank, and he was at a loss.
The little cloud beast, along with her equipment, had all disappeared, leaving her all alone.
This situation made her a little flustered, and her hands unconsciously clenched, a unique green light appearing in her hands!
Heavenly Wood Sword!
The Heavenly Wood Sword actually followed her in!
A sense of security welled up inside her, as if with the Heavenly Wood Sword, she was no longer afraid of any difficulties or obstacles ahead!
The vast white space was not only occupied by Cheng Jiu; various colored swords also floated around it, each gleaming with its own unique light.
Each one is unique and outstanding, possessing the distinctive character of a fine sword.
Like a group of stunningly beautiful women available for people to choose from.
Unfortunately, Cheng Jiu already has a wife!
A white, gaseous dragon emerged from the empty space: "A new trial participant!"
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Cheng Jiu looked at the other person and exclaimed, "Could you be...that person?!"
"That's right, it was I who pulled you into this sword domain!"
The white dragon flew ahead, saying, "I never expected that someone would still come after all these years!"
"Has no one come here before?" Cheng Jiu asked curiously as he caught up.
"Yes! Ten thousand years ago, something happened to the elves, and no one came back!"
The white dragon answered as it flew.
"You know about the Elf race?"
"It was that very person who signed the contract with us back then, why don't you know? You should know what happened to the Elven race now that you're here! For ten thousand years, not a single adventurer has gained their approval!"
Cheng Jiu briefly explained the matter of the Elven race to the sword! That's right, Cheng Jiu had already recognized that the other party was actually a sword.
According to ancient texts, when a sword reaches a certain level, it will encounter a sword spirit that manifests itself. However, Cheng Jiu has never seen one, nor has it ever appeared in the cultivation world. He always thought it was just a legend!
I never expected to see it today. According to Cheng Jiu's guess, this White Dragon should be one of the Ten Supreme Swords.
"I see!"
Bai Long led Cheng Jiu through this empty space, explaining: "The swords around here symbolize the sword domain of each sword. If you want to gain their approval, you can enter the sword domain and pass their trials!"
"Senior White Dragon, someone else has been here before, right?"
"Hmm!" The white dragon nodded. "Don't worry, this place is the safest! As long as you pass the golden beast test, even if you fail the trial here, you can still return to your original world, but that would mean you've been eliminated!"
"How many people did Senior White Dragon have pass this trial?"
"A few!" Bai Long gave a vague number: "It's been too long, I can't remember exactly! But those who passed the trial were all exceptionally talented youngsters!"
Bai Long walked ahead, and Cheng Jiu chased after him. After an unknown amount of time, Bai Long slowly stopped.
"Senior, you are also one of the Ten Supreme Swords, aren't you!"
"The Ten Supreme Swords!" The white dragon turned slightly to look at her: "Haha! I am already a product of the old world!"
The swords that were originally floating in various parts of the empty space now circled above Cheng Jiu, flashing with various colors of light!
The white dragon before them slowly receded, its form replaced by a beautiful, incomparably elegant silver-white longsword that radiated a warm glow in the empty space.
The blank line in the radiance slowly faded, revealing a half-broken sword suspended in the air. Even as a broken sword, its beautiful brilliance remained undiminished.
But like flawed white jade, it always leaves one with a sense of regret.
White Dragon Sword, the White Dragon Sword truly lives up to its name!
Under the suppression of the White Dragon Sword's radiance, the arrows that had been circling around stopped not far away.
"Little guy, I like you very much!" The White Dragon Sword circled around Cheng Jiu. Although it was just a broken sword, no one could doubt that it was not a peerless sword.
"With your talent, if you're willing, you might be able to gain our approval!"
"Senior, I already have a sword!"
Cheng Jiu's tone was both helpless and resolute. Along the way, she had rejected too many swords, and now, facing the king of this sword tomb, Cheng Jiu's answer to his question was still only one.
The Heavenly Wood Sword felt slightly warm in Cheng Jiu's hand, and a joyful feeling flowed into Cheng Jiu's heart!
Be even more domineering and selfish, Heavenly Wood Sword!
From the very first moment they met, they were of one mind!
"Haha! I like your answer!" Bai Long nodded with satisfaction: "But the other two said they only recognize demonic cultivators. If you want to complete the trial, will you need to switch to another cultivation?"
"That's impossible, senior!" Change cultivation? Change to what? Change to demonic cultivation? Would the Xuan Tian Continent still accept her?
What's the difference between that and not going back? At least everyone won't be against you!
"That's a real shame! Your trial will end here!"
"Can I go back?" Cheng Jiu didn't regret Bai Long's question.
"Of course!" Bai Long said gently, "This is probably the easiest trial yet! But you've already passed four out of five trials, are you sure you want to give up?"
"Senior! You have to give up something to gain something. I'm not greedy!" Cheng Jiu felt that it was better to cherish the present than to look forward to the unknown future.
"Then good luck!"
As the white dragon disappeared, hundreds of swords surrounding Cheng Jiu quickly converged on him, each sword carrying its own unique sword intent!
Cheng Jiu gripped the Heavenly Wood Sword as if he had a sudden realization: there were no restrictions on cultivation level or suppression of rank here!
Only the purest swordsmanship!
Despite such favorable conditions, Cheng Jiu did not back down, but instead drew his sword and fought against the hundred swords!
Discussing swordsmanship through swordsmanship.
The little cloud beast outside was extremely anxious when it saw Cheng Jiu suddenly collapse to the ground. The swords around them resonated with each other, and various colors of light flowed on the swords.
Sensing that Cheng Jiu was not in danger, the little cloud beast gradually calmed down, its plump white body landing firmly to protect Cheng Jiu's body, waiting for its master to wake up.
An unknown amount of time passed in the empty space. Cheng Jiu didn't know how many times he swung his sword or how many times he was wounded by the sword. His whole body became numb, but only the sword in his hand and the steps on his feet continued.
Fight! Fight! My mind is only on fighting!