I started by controlling his master, and the protagonist begged me to slow down my kicking.

Ye Chen was unconvinced.

This is clearly his opportunity; how could he not see it?

However, Cheng Ran's words did make sense, and he struggled for a long time but couldn't think of a way to refute them.

never mind......

Anyway, Cheng Ran has mediocre talent; he's just shameless!

They shouldn't be able to steal this opportunity!

What is rightfully yours will eventually come into your own hands!

After thinking it over, Ye Chen decided to report to Gong Yueli first, and stood up, rubbing his backside.

"Okay, I understand."

After saying that, he turned and left, but he kept looking back as he left.

It seems they must be quite reluctant to part with it.

Cheng Ran kept watching him until his figure disappeared completely before turning her gaze to the stone gate.

At the same time, he shifted his position, revealing the button that he had been blocking.

"Truly a chosen one."

"It's amazing that you can find such an opportunity just by casually wandering around the holy land."

"Unfortunately, this opportunity is now mine. You can go wait for your worthless master who will never come along, hehehe!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Ran pressed the button on the stone wall.

Boom, boom, boom—

Suddenly, amidst a cloud of dust, the door opened.

Inside the door was a quiet room with bronze lamps hanging on the stone walls and an altar in the center covered in dust.

But the most eye-catching thing is the bronze sword displayed on the altar.

Although it's called a bronze sword, the blade is actually mostly charcoal-colored, with many sword marks and scratches on it.

It looks dilapidated.

Nothing unusual.

But that's right.

After reading so many online novels, which magical weapon isn't broken and tattered?

Cheng Ran could recite this plot with her eyes closed.

The protagonist finds a seemingly broken artifact. Everyone thinks it's just junk, but the protagonist becomes incredibly powerful because of this artifact, proving everyone wrong!

It's a pity that the protagonist, Ye Chen, doesn't have that opportunity now.

Cheng Ran didn't say much. He walked to the side of the altar, bent down, and picked up the sword.

In an instant, brilliance burst forth.

Cheng Ran felt heavy-hearted and inexplicably felt an urge to submit.

If it weren't for his improved cultivation after practicing with Gong Yueli last night, and the awakening of the heaven-defying Eternal Sword Body, he would have been in a much better position.

I'm afraid his knees have already shattered on the ground.

Just then, a low, hoarse voice came from beside him:

"It's not bad, an ant, that it was able to withstand my pressure."

The voice was powerful and resonant, echoing in the dark room, as if it had its own built-in reverberation, clearly indicating a high level of sophistication.

Pretending to be a ghost or spirit...

As the oppressive aura subsided, Cheng Ran stood up and looked at the sword in his hand:

"May I ask your name, senior?"

The sword in his hand still gleamed with golden light, though not as dazzling as before; his voice, however, remained authoritative:

"Nameless is nothing more than a sword spirit."

"Insect, since you have withstood my pressure, I won't mind giving you a little treat."

"Of course, that's on the premise that you can pass the test of the main body."

The voice just fell.

At the hilt of the sword, a vermilion jade stone appeared out of nowhere.

At this moment, Cheng Ran felt dizzy and her vision became distorted and blurry.

Ouch... My head is throbbing!

The scenery before his eyes kept changing, and after a long time, Cheng Ran realized that a new world had appeared before him!

The night was as dark as a curtain, with no light to be seen.

All around was a mausoleum, with countless swords of various shapes stuck upside down in the ground!

Rumbling--

Above the dark clouds, lightning flashed and thunder roared.

All that could be heard was the simultaneous ringing of ten thousand swords, emitting that imposing sound without anger:

"This place is called the Mysterious Sword Tomb. It is an illusionary space that I created for you, and it is also a place for you to be tested."

"As for the content of the test, it's very simple."

"You only need to find the true form of this entity among these 108,000 swords, and then pull it out."

After a long while, Cheng Ran finally calmed down.

He pondered the sword spirit's words...

That's so damn classic!

If it weren't for the protagonist's fortuitous encounter, it would have been a classic sword-drawing test!

Of course, despite his inner complaints, Cheng Ran couldn't refuse this opportunity that had come his way. He cupped his hands and asked:

"Senior, with so many swords, how am I supposed to find you?"

"What a foolish ant! Why don't you just use your understanding of sword intent to sense where I am?"

The sword spirit's voice was full of disdain. After a long pause, it added:

"By the way, this is the only way to find the true form."

"This test assesses your resonance with the sword, so it only depends on your physique. Even if you are at the Mahayana realm, you cannot cheat."

What... only physical constitution?

Upon hearing these words, Cheng Ran's tightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed.

Wait, what does this mean?

Is there really such a good thing?!

Although his cultivation level was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, he was just a complete newbie.

But he possesses the Eternal Sword Body, the most powerful sword cultivator physique in the history of the Nine Provinces.

Judging by his physique alone, isn't he just being given a chance to show off?

He, Cheng, has never been one to put on airs...

If you're going to show off, it's only because you're forced to!

"That's enough."

It just so happens that Cheng Ran has just awakened and also wants to test the power of the Myriad Swords Saint Body.

You're trying to comprehend sword intent, right...?

He closed his eyes, held his breath, and entered a state of spiritual resonance.

In an instant, his mind sank in, and he seemed to hear the voice of ten thousand swords, and scenes appeared before his eyes.

A blood-soaked emperor, alone with his sword, gazes at the raging flames of war.

A fairy in flowing robes soared through the air on a sword, guarding the lonely mountain and the cold moon.

A burly man with a thick beard, holding a sword hilt, was pointing at... cough cough!

Countless powerful sword intents entered Cheng Ran's sea of ​​consciousness as these scenes replayed.

hiss--

Suddenly, a sword's cry pierced the air!

Cheng Ran suddenly opened his eyes and saw ten thousand swords resonating at the same time!

Soaring into the sky, blotting out the sun!

One hundred and eight thousand longswords seemed to be bowing and kneeling before Cheng Ran at this moment!

"impossible!"

"To be able to elicit such a powerful sword cry... could you perhaps possess the Eternal Sword Body?"

"This is the sacred body that only the Lord has awakened!"

In the dark, cloud-covered sky, the sword spirit's voice trembled, the majesty it had displayed when it called itself "the true master" was gone.

This test had been applied to countless people over the ten thousand years since its master's death.

But not a single person ever passed through.

This test requires the swordsman to possess both the physical ability and the mindset to master swordsmanship.

In other words, one must have the ability to sense the essence of swordsmanship, and also have enough patience to spend a lot of time finding it.

Those who cannot meet these two conditions are not qualified to wield it.

However, this is just an ant in front of me.

But it seems to be the Eternal Sword Body!

This eliminates the question of whether or not one is qualified to wield it!

The real question is whether it is worthy of being wielded by the adult before it.

Besides, with the Eternal Sword Body, this test can't continue.

Because as soon as the wielder of the swords has a thought, the swords will understand and automatically turn into dust and disappear.

Could it be that the destined person my master made me wait for is him...?

The sword spirit secretly speculated.

Cheng Ran could sense the sword spirit's panic from its tone.

He never expected that the Eternal Sword Body would make him so powerful in this Sword Tomb.

That makes things much easier...

Theoretically, he still needs to search for the whereabouts of that divine sword.

But since the other party was panicking, he might as well push his luck a little further.

He simply extended one hand and said calmly, "Senior, do you think the sword will come to me by itself?"

Before he finished speaking, the myriad swords vanished, leaving only a beam of golden light in Cheng Ran's hand.

As the light faded, the old bronze sword was now in his hand. The surrounding illusions vanished, and the dark room reappeared before him.

At this moment, the sword spirit's voice suddenly became extremely respectful, even carrying a hint of fawning:

"Master, I was speaking too loudly just now."

"I'd be willing to serve you like a dog or a horse!"

Cheng Ran looked at the sword in his hand and nodded with satisfaction.

This old comrade is quite savvy...

They were just calling me an ant, and now they're calling me their master.

This road has been widened for it.

"Indeed, I hope you will take good care of me on my future path of cultivation."

Cheng Ran said respectfully.

[Ding! Host has successfully intercepted the protagonist's divine sword inheritance!]

[Ye Chen's luck value decreased by 50, the host gained 50 villain points, and also received a year's worth of cultivation points as a reward!]

[Host, please continue your efforts and carry forward the spirit of stealing what others love!]

......

......

Meanwhile, outside the Biluo Palace.

Ye Chen stared at the note left at the entrance of the main hall, his fists clenched tightly.

"I and Palace Master Lu are going to the Ancestral Court today to discuss matters concerning the Holy Land. If there are any matters, please pass them on to my disciples Cheng Ran and Ye Chen."

"—Written by Gong Yueli"

"Damn it!"

Ye Chen looked up to the sky and let out a roar that resounded through the heavens:

"You scoundrel Cheng Ran, how dare you lie to me! I will never forgive you!"