First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 276: Sword Technique Transcends the Divine

Through continuous deduction and cultivation, you have gained a deeper understanding of the "Supreme Clear Sword Technique." Your comprehension of the "Supreme Clear Sword Technique" has become even more profound, increasing your experience by 30 points.

Through continuous deduction and cultivation, you... Your experience in the "Supreme Clear Sword Technique" has increased by 35 points.

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The sword intent entwined around Shen Mo's body grew even stronger.

If someone were to be near him, they would feel oppressed by the residual sword energy left by the Heavenly Emperor when climbing Mount Tian, unable to approach within three feet of him.

Under the special destiny bestowed by the "Martial Arts Competition," Shen Mo's attainment in the "Supreme Clear Sword Technique" continued to improve.

Until a certain moment.

The sword intent that enveloped Shen Mo's body collapsed as if imploding, completely converging.

On the panel.

The related seal characters also underwent changes.

["Supreme Clear Sword Technique" Returns to Simplicity (MAX)]

It was also at this moment that a brilliant radiance suddenly bloomed above Hongye City.

Such a spectacle of radiance was rare, as if countless treasured swords were suspended in the sky.

Upon closer inspection, one could vaguely see that the swords had different shapes, as if they were the real swords with spirits that had existed in history.

Dazzling and dreamlike!

Such a miraculous phenomenon naturally alarmed all the cultivators within a hundred miles.

They all looked up towards the sky above Hongye City, exclaiming in astonishment!

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

"Buzz!"

Just as everyone was amazed by the phenomenon in the sky, they were horrified to find that their swords were trembling on their own.

The swords held in their hands and worn at their waists were one thing, but even the swords stored in their spatial bags and the flying swords used for travel... all hummed like cicadas!

This forced a large number of cultivators to take out their swords from their spatial bags.

To prevent the flying swords that showed signs of abnormality from damaging the items inside their spatial bags.

Even those in the Qi Gathering stage who were flying on their swords hurriedly found a place to land, fearing that they would be harmed by their own flying swords and fall to their deaths!

Wherever the radiant phenomenon appeared.

Every sword, whether it was an ordinary sword or a top-grade magic sword.

They all trembled, pointing their tips towards the northwest corner of Hongye City!

In an instant.

Both inside and outside the city were filled with the buzzing sound, as if it had returned to the season of incessant cicada chirping in midsummer.

Countless swords shining with cold light floated in the air.

The sword tips all pointed in one direction.

The sword bodies trembled, and the sword radiance flickered, as if they were paying homage to a sage in the Ascending Sword Holy Land.

Inside the city, at the Tian Family Mansion.

Tian Hong's expression was extremely solemn as he looked through the window at the sword-shaped radiance in the sky.

With one hand, he tightly held his clan leader's sword.

This spirit-grade lower-ranked magic sword had been passed down in the Tian family for several generations and was a symbol of the authority of each generation's clan leader.

When the previous Tian clan leader fell or resigned from the position of clan leader.

The successor would use a secret method to communicate with the spirit in the sword, making it serve as the new owner.

And at this moment, Tian Hong clearly felt...

The ignorant sword spirit within the sword was cheering and jumping, as if it wanted to serve the unknown existence as its sword master!

"Chi!"

The overflowing sword energy cut Tian Hong's palm.

Drops of dark red blood spread onto the blade of the spirit sword, slowly dripping onto the ground.

For a spirit magic sword, it was almost impossible for such a situation to occur where the owner was injured.

But at this moment, the Tian family clan leader...

Was indeed injured by his own magic sword!

"The sword technique transcends the divine!"

Tian Hong paid no attention to the injury on his hand, his eyes filled with a cold and stern expression as he uttered each word.

The Tian Clan of Immortals.

Since their ancestor joined the Linjiang Sect and reached the Spirit Sea Realm five hundred years ago, they have been flourishing.

Now there are even strong members of the clan who hold the position of the Lord of the Immortal Affairs Hall in the Linjiang Sect.

Their heritage is extremely deep!

As the clan leader, Tian Hong naturally came across descriptions of similar phenomena in the clan's records.

Legend has it that only when a sword technique immortal art is cultivated to an unimaginable level, reaching an incredible achievement, will such a strange sign occur.

The sword technique touches the Dao!

It communicates with the unknown and unreachable sacred realm.

In the past thousand years, there have been less than ten occurrences of signs resembling "Sword Technique Connecting with the Divine" in the cultivation world of the Chiyan Kingdom.

But now, it has appeared in Hongye City.

The first person Tian Hong thought of was Shen Mo, who had just taken up the position of the commander of the Garrison Division.

Based on the information collected earlier.

This disciple of the Linjiang Sect is already extremely skilled in swordsmanship, even the Dustless Sword Master of the Tianjian Sect speaks highly of him.

Moreover, Tian Hong is quite familiar with the local cultivators.

Whether it is the cultivating families in Hongye City or the surrounding sects, there is no outstanding sword genius.

Considering all this, it is difficult for him not to think of Shen Mo.

"This child is so extraordinary!"

"If our clan cannot subdue him, I'm afraid even our ancestors won't be able to control him in the future."

Tian Hong's father never reached the Qi Gathering Realm and died many years ago.

His grandfather, Tian Zhaoquan, was the first strong member of the Tian Clan and the Lord of the Immortal Affairs Hall.

Tian Hong's ability to firmly hold the position of clan leader is naturally inseparable from Tian Zhaoquan's support.

In addition to Tian Zhaoquan, the Tian Clan also has two members in the Spirit Sea Realm.

One is an elder of the Mingyue Peak with average aptitude and no possibility of further progress.

The other is a core disciple of the Xuri Peak!

Not only the Tian Clan, but also seven out of the nine core disciples of the Linjiang Sect come from various immortal clans.

Therefore, the powerful immortal clans, led by the Tian Clan, are so vigilant towards Shen Mo from ordinary forces and even go all out to suppress him.

But at this moment.

Tian Hong's intention to suppress Shen Mo for the first time wavered!

"If we cannot...interrupt his rise. If my Tian Clan becomes enemies with him, I'm afraid it will bear bitter fruit!"

"Perhaps, showing him some kindness...and befriending him would be better."

Such thoughts flashed through Tian Hong's mind but were quickly dismissed.

Tian Hong did not choose this path for many reasons.

Firstly, as the long-standing clan leader of the Tian Clan, he naturally looks down on prodigies from ordinary backgrounds.

Over the years, he has suppressed countless disciples who were born ordinary.

Under such a fixed mindset, he became more determined to suppress and even eliminate Shen Mo.

So what if his sword technique connects with the divine?

He hasn't even reached the late Qi Gathering Realm.

With the strength of the Tian Clan of Immortals, with the cultivation of his grandfather Tian Zhaoquan in the late Spirit Sea Realm...

Can't he even suppress and eliminate a Qi Gathering disciple?

Secondly, the plan to deal with Shen Mo was not just the opinion of the Tian Clan.

It was the result of a joint discussion among the powerful immortal clans of the Linjiang Sect.

Even if Tian Hong wanted to back down, he couldn't!

Moreover.

Abandoning the original plan and allowing Shen Mo to rise.

He will definitely deprive the benefits of various immortal clans, posing a threat to other core members of the immortal clans, including his own Tian Clan.

By then, Tian Hong will be the target of the other immortal clans' anger.

Even his grandfather Tian Zhaoquan may not be able to protect him, and the best outcome would be for him to resign as the clan leader of the Tian Clan.

Lastly, the Tian Clan has long held a grudge against Shen Mo.

They have made many secret arrangements.

Even if he lowers himself and deliberately tries to befriend Shen Mo, can this child be magnanimous enough to let go of past grievances?

(End of this chapter)