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Ye Chen was quite disappointed and was about to return the immortal sword before leaving.

Hearing the exclamations of the surrounding disciples, he finally realized how highly Xu Changqing regarded him...

He thought about it and realized it made sense...

This king is naturally gifted; what can't I learn?

Perhaps if he practices his swordsmanship a few more times, he might be able to comprehend the essence of swordsmanship?

A sense of relief washed over me, and I secretly resolved to study diligently and practice as hard as possible to grasp the essence of swordsmanship...

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder Xu!"

"This disciple has noted it down..."

Ye Chen looked at Xu Changqing with a sincere expression and then presented the immortal sword in his hand...

"Return this sword to Elder Xu..."

Seeing this, Xu Changqing smiled gently, but did not reach out to take the sword. Instead, he looked at Ye Chen in front of him and asked.

"Do you like this sword?"

"I like it! Of course I like it..." Ye Chen answered without hesitation.

This is a celestial-grade sword, a priceless treasure. Not only do outer disciples not possess it, but even the outer elders of the Qingyun Sect don't have such a magical artifact...

Ye Chen had been practicing swordsmanship since childhood and was very fond of swords. Moreover, he had been very comfortable using this sword before and loved it dearly.

But this sword was lent to him by Xu Changqing after all. Even if he liked it very much, he had to return it to him. He couldn't keep it for himself, could he?

Seeing that Ye Chen liked it, Xu Changqing smiled kindly.

"I obtained this sword in an ancient secret realm, and I have yet to name it..."

"Since you like it, then this sword is yours..."

"I only hope that you will study and practice diligently from now on, not neglect your swordsmanship, and not use this sword to fight and harm your fellow disciples..."

Ye Chen was stunned, thinking he had misheard.

He suddenly raised his head, looking at Xu Changqing in front of him with excitement, and asked excitedly for confirmation.

"Elder Xu, you're not joking, are you?"

"Is this sword... really for me?"

Xu Changqing smiled and nodded, "Of course, I never joke..."

Upon receiving confirmation, Ye Chen hugged the immortal sword tightly with obvious joy, too excited to let go...

"Thank you, Elder Xu..."

"Elder Xu, rest assured, this disciple will practice swordsmanship every day and will never neglect it..."

"As for internal strife, I can defeat them without even using a sword..."

Hearing Ye Chen say this, Xu Changqing couldn't help but laugh, his eyes full of doting affection.

He desperately wanted to take him as his disciple right now, but he was worried that he would be targeted by someone with ulterior motives, so he had to give up for the time being.

Many of the sect's most promising talents died in the crossfire of rival forces or from jealous individuals, never having the chance to grow into powerful figures...

Xu Changqing gifted Ye Chen this immortal sword so that he would have another means of self-defense to avoid being harmed by assassins...

The surrounding disciples were stunned, staring at this scene with disbelief, their hearts filled with envy...

"That's a celestial-grade magic artifact! Elder Xu just gave it away like that?"

"A celestial-grade sword! I've never even touched one before. Senior Brother Xu Xiao's luck is just too good..."

"Elder Xu, are you being so generous? Could you also give me a Celestial-grade sword? Or even a Spirit-grade sword would be fine..."

"Why didn't this kind of good fortune happen to me? I've always dreamed of having a magical sword..."

"If I had known there was such a good thing, I would have rushed up and sparred with them earlier..."

"Next time I come to Elder Xu's lecture, if I don't bring my sword, will he still give me a celestial sword?"

The disciples present let out a series of groans, their mouths practically watering with envy...

It was indeed a pity that they didn't obtain a celestial-grade sword, but seeing Ye Chen acquire one filled them with such envy that their faces contorted with rage...

Everyone wished such a good thing could happen to them.

In an instant, all the disciples' eyes turned to Xu Changqing in front of them, each one wanting to shamelessly step forward and ask for a sword...

Seemingly sensing the gazes of the many disciples, Xu Changqing's heart tightened. If he really asked for them, he didn't have that many swords to give away...

"That concludes today's lecture. Everyone may now leave."

Xu Changqing looked around and addressed the disciples present.

Before leaving, she suddenly reached out and patted Ye Chen's arm, whispered a few words, and then flew away on her sword...

"Elder Xu, I have a few more questions I'd like to ask you..."

"Elder Xu, please don't be in such a hurry to leave..."

"Elder Xu!!!"

Many disciples rushed forward, wanting to ask Xu Changqing questions, but before they could stop him, Xu Changqing had already disappeared into the horizon...

Seeing this, everyone felt a pang of disappointment and could only wait until the next lecture to ask for their help...

"Hey, where did Senior Brother Xu go?"

"I also want to touch the immortal sword that Elder Xu gave him!"

"I just saw him here, how come he suddenly disappeared?"

The disciples who had gathered around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the immortal sword, were astonished to find that Ye Chen had vanished in the blink of an eye...

Seeing this, the disciples present had no choice but to disperse...

In the crowd...

Lin Ningxue was happy for Ye Chen, seeing that he had not only won the sparring match but also received the immortal sword from Xu Changqing. Just as she was about to go to find him, Ye Chen suddenly disappeared from sight...

"Hey, where's my senior brother?"

She frowned slightly in confusion and muttered to herself.

Just as she was about to walk forward into the crowd to look for Ye Chen, a sudden, strong force pulled her away...

"Eh..."

Who is it?

"Let go, or don't blame me for being impolite..."

Feeling the strong force coming from her arm, Lin Ningxue pretended to be fierce and warned him, but her mind was actually in turmoil...

Could I have encountered someone with ill intentions?

How dare they kidnap someone in broad daylight, in front of so many disciples? They're incredibly audacious...

Just as she hesitated to fight back, a familiar voice rang out...

"It's me..."

"Um?"

Lin Ningxue's eyes lit up.

"Senior brother?"

The two quickly squeezed through the crowd and arrived at a deserted grove. Only then did Lin Ningxue realize that the person pulling her along was Ye Chen, and her heart immediately relaxed...

She trusted her senior brother's character and believed he wouldn't do anything to her.

"Senior brother, why are you walking so fast..."

Lin Ningxue said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

She had initially thought it was a lecherous thief trying to kidnap someone...

"call..."

Seeing that no one was around, Ye Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said with a helpless expression.

"If I hadn't walked fast, I probably wouldn't be able to walk anymore..."

He was acutely aware of the allure of a celestial-grade sword to outer disciples. Not only would the disciples want to touch it, but some might even dare to risk everything to snatch it...

He didn't want to become the target of everyone's criticism, so after Xu Changqing left, he quickly put the immortal sword into his storage bag, then plunged into the crowd, leading Lin Ningxue away from the martial arts arena...

Then, he looked down at his palm, and a heavy token appeared in his hand...

The four large characters "Qingyun Taishang" are clearly engraved on it!

The secret words Xu Changqing whispered to him before he left echoed in his mind...

"With this token, you can move freely within the sect and practice swordsmanship at Xiaoyao Peak at any time!"

Xiaoyao Peak is one of the thirteen inner peaks, and the location of the cave dwelling of the Supreme Elder Xu Changqing...