The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

As he spoke, the middle-aged man paused, a hint of seriousness in his eyes, and patiently began to explain to Ye Feng.

"The strength of these guardians is often adjusted based on the strength and talent of the challenger, and is not constant."

"If you fail the challenge, you will be unable to attempt it again for three months. If you succeed, you will naturally get what you want."

Upon hearing this, Ye Feng nodded solemnly.

"Understood."

Since we've come all this way, we can't just leave empty-handed. No matter what, we have to give it a try. Even if we fail this time, we'll still gain some understanding of the guardians. We can come back and try again in three months.

"Then go ahead. I hope you succeed, little guy. Speaking of which, it's been a long time since anyone has been able to obtain a celestial sword technique of the fifth level or above."

The middle-aged man waved his hand and sighed.

Guarding the Heavenly Sword Pavilion is a rather leisurely job. You don't have to do anything, yet you can earn non-sect contribution points and exchange them for other things.

During the years he was stationed there, many people obtained spirit-grade sword techniques and skills, but there had never been a successful case of obtaining immortal-grade ones.

"Um…"

Ye Feng nodded in agreement, and then, without further hesitation, went straight up to the fifth floor.

Unlike the four floors below, the entrance to the fifth floor is shrouded in a faint light curtain, which ripples like water and emits waves of spatial energy.

Ye Feng could sense that this was not a simple restriction, but a special spatial entrance.

"This Heavenly Sword Pavilion is probably no ordinary artifact..."

Ye Feng paused slightly, deep in thought.

Possessing independent consciousness, recognizing the strength and talent of challengers, and dispatching corresponding guardians—this is clearly not something an ordinary being can do.

The fact that there are no such artifacts on the Sword Continent does not mean that there are none in the Great Thousand World. This world was once connected with the Great Thousand World, so there must have been some things passed down to it, and this pavilion may be one of them.

In this vast world, there are classifications such as spiritual artifacts, divine artifacts, and sacred objects.

"We can ask about that later..."

Composing himself, Ye Feng took a deep breath, his sword energy circulated within him, and he stepped into the light curtain.

In an instant, the scene before Ye Feng changed. What appeared before him was a space filled with jade slips scattered like stars. Above the sky, jade slips streaked across the sky like streams of light, radiating vast waves.

……

Meanwhile, at Tianhuo Peak.

Inside a luxurious pavilion, a young man dressed in a crimson brocade robe with flowing clouds leaned back lazily in his chair, his eyes slightly closed.

He is Jiang Tian, ​​the grandson of Jiang Qingcang, the sect leader of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, and one of the Five Great Sword Masters.

In the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, the authority of Sword Disciples and Holy Maidens is not much different from that of True Disciples. They are mostly determined by identity and background, and Jiang Tian's talent can only be considered ordinary.

At twenty-one or twenty-two years old, with only the strength of the early stage of the Sword Transformation Realm, he could certainly be a king or a tyrant in the imperial court, but in the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, where geniuses abound, he is obviously not even ranked.

However, this does not prevent him from having a large following.

As the direct grandson of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect's sect leader, he naturally possesses a certain transcendence, and even some elders have to give him some face when they see him.

"Sword Master, report something!"

Suddenly, a hurried sound came from outside the pavilion.

Jiang Tian frowned slightly, slowly opened his half-closed eyes, and spoke with a hint of impatience.

"Come in…"

A moment later, a young man dressed in a purple robe strode into the pavilion and came to stand before Jiang Tian.

"Sword Master, we just discovered Ye Feng's whereabouts. He... he went alone towards the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, presumably to select some sword techniques and skills."

"Heavenly Sword Pavilion, humph... this guy has finally shown up."

Jiang Tian was stunned for a moment, then a look of joy appeared in his eyes.

With his background, it wouldn't be difficult for him to investigate where someone lives in the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. However, his background was completely ineffective against Ye Feng.

No matter how hard he pleaded, his elders refused to tell him, which made him increasingly dislike them.

Ye Feng is no ordinary person, being valued by that Grandpa Su. But whoever dares to compete with him for Su Qingxue deserves a beating.

"Well, if Jianzi is planning to make a move, then hurry up. He might go back later. The area where he is is a forbidden area of ​​the sect, and we core disciples are strictly prohibited from entering or leaving."

The purple-robed youth reminded him, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

Once Jiang Tian meets Ye Feng, his mission will be complete, and he will receive the one hundred high-grade sword essence stones, although he will still have to share them with his former companions.

Even if they split it in half, fifty high-grade sword spirit stones would still be a considerable fortune for the two of them.

Within the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, even a true disciple only receives a monthly stipend of one hundred yuan. If this wealthy young master is in a good mood, he might give him more than one hundred yuan.

The resources they can only dream of but don't crave are nothing to these people with illustrious backgrounds.

"You go and keep watch first, I'll gather the men right away, and we'll be there shortly..."

Jiang Tian stood up from his seat, a hint of excitement showing on his slightly chubby face.

If he beats up Ye Feng, then he should be able to see Su Qingxue...

"Yes, Swordsman!"

The young man in purple robes acknowledged the order and stepped back, then quickly left.

Jiang Tian didn't have time to think much. He took out a communication jade slip from his waist, poured his sword energy into it, and soon the jade slip lit up.

Before long, five figures arrived on swords and appeared before the two heavens.

These five people were all around thirty years old, dressed in extraordinary clothes, and exuded a powerful aura. The weakest of them was at the late stage of the Sword Soul Realm, while the leader had even reached the early stage of the Sword Domain Realm, with a hint of sharpness hidden in his eyes.

"Sword Master, why did you summon us here in such a hurry?"

The man, who was at the early stage of the Sword Domain Realm, asked the question.

At his level, it would be extremely difficult to make further breakthroughs without some fortuitous opportunities or resources for breaking through. However, following Jiang Tian, ​​the sword disciple of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect, would provide him with some such opportunities.

"Luo Xuan, enough with the nonsense."

Jiang Tian was extremely excited and went straight to the point.

"Ye Feng has shown up. He's at the Heavenly Sword Pavilion on Lihuo Peak, outside the pavilion. Find an opportunity to beat him up."

"Ye Feng? Is that the person the Supreme Elder brought back?"

Behind Luo Xuan, another young man raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

He had not only heard of Ye Feng's name, but had also met him in person. During the battle at the Sword Debate Platform, Ye Feng, who was at the early stage of the Sword Soul Realm, was able to defeat Cheng Yue, who was at the late stage of the Sword Soul Realm.

Now, after more than a year of acquisition, their strength has probably increased considerably.

"What are you afraid of? You two are at the late stage, two are at the peak, and one is at the early stage of the Sword Domain Realm. Are you not his match? No matter how fast his cultivation speed is, how far can he go?"