Chapter 80: Chapter 77: He Will Climb to the Summit!

When it comes to “Zhegu Heaven,” the first thing Chu Huaixu thought of was that poem by Xin Qiji.

“The waves at the river’s end aren’t the worst; elsewhere, the journey is even harder.”

At this moment, the stone steps of Hidden Spirit Mountain are immensely challenging to climb for ordinary people, making it quite fitting to the occasion.

At the peak, the total number of Super Grade Spiritual Artifacts is scarce, and among them, swords are even rarer.

For the vast majority, if someone and the sword spirit of “Zhegu Heaven” mutually choose each other, it would be a satisfying and destined encounter.

This sword, which was supposed to belong to Han Shuangjiang, was now slightly trembling, emitting faint sword cries.

——It chose Chu Huaixu.

He wasn’t surprised at all.

After all, every sword he encountered on this journey extended an olive branch to him.

Yet, this is a Super Grade Spiritual Artifact, bound to stir one’s emotions even more.

Moreover, being Han Shuangjiang’s Lifebound Sword, it stirred an unusual feeling in Chu Huaixu’s heart.

In some sense, was it like betraying her?

“Big Ice Cube’s sword, I definitely have to touch it,” the Dead Fox thought to himself.

He had already tested Upper Grade Spirit Swords, so what about the Super Grade?

He took a step to the side, then leaned down to carefully observe the sword.

The main color of “Zhegu Heaven,” including the scabbard, was silver.

The scabbard had numerous hollow patterns, depicting mystical designs, leaning towards cloud patterns.

Now, there was about a half-step distance between him and the sword.

Yet he could already feel a chilling aura blowing towards him!

Chu Huaixu didn’t know what material it was made from, but the sheer cold made it seem incredibly fitting with that Big Ice Cube.

The sword had a tassel hanging from it, and the tassel was ice blue, adding a touch of decoration, making it appear more elegant.

As he approached, “Zhegu Heaven” became more and more lively.

With each tremor, it even seemed to have signs of unsheathing?

Chu Huaixu could sense its fear of the Heart Sword, even more so than those Upper Grade Spirit Swords.

Or perhaps the right word was wary?

This made him fully realize the terrifying nature of the “Heart Sword.”

“Except for the sword left by the Dao Ancestor at the peak, Super Grade Spiritual Artifacts are the highest-level magical treasures.”

“So does that mean the black Little Sword in my Sea of Consciousness can suppress all sword spirits?”

But quickly, Chu Huaixu shook his head with a laugh, thinking he was oversimplifying it.

“Firstly, these spirit swords haven’t recognized their owner, haven’t become a cultivator’s Lifebound Sword yet.”

“Once they become a Lifebound Sword, they will be nourished, and the sword spirit will grow stronger day by day.”

“As for the relics of the elders, the artifact spirits will only weaken over time, the array at Hidden Spirit Mountain merely nurtures them, ensuring they don’t vanish into the world.”

“The strength of the sword lies in the person using it.”

Upon realizing this, Chu Huaixu wasn’t as proud or inflated.

Yet in his heart, a sense of heroism gradually arose.

“No matter, I will also grow stronger, won’t I?”

Chu Huaixu reached out his hand, his fingertips touching “Zhegu Heaven.”

The next moment, the Super Grade Spirit Sword was sent flying, though it didn’t fly far.

He also lost control of his body, involuntarily stepping back, forcefully stabilizing himself!

“Just as I thought,” Chu Huaixu looked up at the sky shrouded in clouds and mist.

He had adjusted his mindset, not being too disappointed.

Under the guidance of the array, “Zhegu Heaven” flew back to its original place.

Its trembling became increasingly intense, the sword cries growing louder.

The sword even slid about an inch or so out of its scabbard!

In an instant, the cold was biting!

The surrounding temperature dropped a few degrees.

It still expressed a yearning to recognize Chu Huaixu as its master!

But under the suppression of the “Heart Sword,” it seemed that unsheathing an inch or so was its limit.

Chu Huaixu looked at it, noticing “Zhegu Heaven’s” blade was a water blue color.

This sword was truly beautiful.

“I’m really sorry, it seems you and I are not fated to be together.” He didn’t know if this sword could understand him.

“However, if nothing unexpected happens, you and I will definitely meet again.”

“Your destined person, is still to come.”

“You might as well… wait and see?” He smiled at “Zhegu Heaven.”

After speaking, Chu Huaixu turned around immediately, continuing to climb without looking back.

Along the way, he encountered several Upper Grade Spirit Swords.

However, no matter how excited or enthusiastic they were, Chu Huaixu never stopped.

He wouldn’t do anything that had no meaning.

“Since I’ve crossed into ’Borrowed Sword,’ I should go to the mountain peak and see that legendary sword!”

“Otherwise, wouldn’t it all be for nothing!”

Chu Huaixu looked at the mist above, eyes firmed, and took a step forward!

There’s no turning back on Hidden Spirit Mountain.

If you reach the summit, everything you’ve seen on this ascent will have no relation to you.

But Chu Huaixu was still going!

He didn’t know whether it was his illusion, but as his heart grew more determined, the black Little Sword in his Sea of Consciousness seemed to have brightened.

——Then go and see!

“Let’s meet it together!”

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Wenda Peak, inside the main hall.

The high-ranking members of the Daoist Sect were also getting tense.

Because by observing Chu Huaixu’s actions and attitude, they could vaguely guess his intentions.

“As expected! He’s indeed going to the summit! To see that sword!” Chu Yinyin exclaimed.

“The destined person, he truly is the destined person mentioned in the Dao Ancestor’s proverbs!” exclaimed Sect Leader Xiang Yan.

“It seems true that he doesn’t intend to stop,” Nangong Yue said.

The heart of the dead gambling dog, Li Chunsong, momentarily leapt to his throat.

If Chu Huaixu chose a non-sword spiritual artifact midway, then he would win!

But if he truly reached the mountain peak, everything would become an unknown.

Even though Li Chunsong had just dared to gossip about Junior Martial Uncle behind his back, he actually had a sense: “Junior Martial Uncle wouldn’t act carelessly with big matters.”

There was no reason for him to seek the wrong person at the foot of the mountain.

Moreover, Chu Huaixu had awakened the Spiritual Embryo Divine Techniques during the Acupoint Opening Stage, pointing directly to the realm of [Sword Heart Clarity], further solidifying this belief in everyone’s minds.

“If he doesn’t take that sword, it can only be said to be…”

“The Dao Ancestor was wrong!”

Li Chunsong thought this way, but he absolutely did not dare to voice it.

It’s not that the Dao Ancestor is an unchallengeable existence, but rather because with the impending calamity and the arising of the Origin Spirit Realm, everyone sees the Dao Ancestor’s proverbs as the hope for salvation.

If there was an error, the pressure would only intensify!

In the main hall, the Law Enforcement Elder, Lu Pan, couldn’t help but speak at this moment: “This kid really has some guts!”

“Indeed, after all, he does not know that he is one destined by fate. If he can’t obtain that sword, he would have come to Treasure Mountain only to return empty-handed,” Nangong Yue admired him more and more, nodding in deep agreement.

It is well known that every generation of Sword Venerable from the Sword Sect challenges this sword on Hidden Spirit Mountain over the millennium.

But to this day, no one has managed to tame it.

Even the leader of the Sword Dao could not accomplish such a feat, so a mere First Realm cultivator would dare not even think of it!

Yet, Chu Huaixu showed his ambition just like that.

He coveted that sword!

Chu Yinyin, with her straightforward nature, couldn’t help but express her feelings: “Alas! I actually feel a bit sorry!”

“He has already achieved [Sword Heart Clarity] and possesses such character!”

“In time, with Shen Man’s guidance… or rather, with the guidance from both Shen Man and me, two unparalleled sword cultivators.”

“He might just become the next of the [Four Great Divine Swords]!” Chu Yinyin said this.

Everyone automatically ignored part of her statement, yet they all found the rest of it plausible.

“Indeed, it is somewhat regrettable. If he does not become a Sword Attendant, he is likely to be the next Sword Dao Leader of our Daoist Sect.” The Sect Leader, Xiang Yan, affirmed this sentiment.

Sword Heart Clarity! Such a young Sword Heart Clarity!

But how could someone who is commanded by a sword still have his current pride and backbone?

Even if it’s a sword left by the Dao Ancestor!

This is akin to every generation’s Sword Venerable from the Sword Sect frequently coming to the mountain to seek the sword—they can lose, but they would never believe they don’t have a chance to win!

On Hidden Spirit Mountain, Chu Huaixu was completely unaware that a bunch of great beings from the cultivation realm were already feeling sorry for him in advance.

He passed by one precious spiritual artifact after another, drawing closer and closer to the 9999th stone step.

At the end, he looked up and could no longer see the mists.

Because after walking a bit further, he would reach the summit.

For some reason, Chu Huaixu felt there was an invisible pull.

Though still quite a distance away, he felt there was something waiting for him on the summit.

This feeling was somewhat similar to when he encountered that jade pendant earlier.

But it was more intense!

However, he could also sense the black Little Sword within his Sea of Consciousness seemed to become somewhat restless.

It still looked like it was in its sickly, half-dead state.

Yet, Chu Huaixu could feel its agitation!

“Could this be…” He thought of four words in his mind.

——”A king does not see a king!”

Chu Huaixu took a deep breath. Now there were only ten steps left to the summit.

He stepped his right foot onto the stone step.

The next moment, a powerful spiritual pressure instantly assaulted him, nearly causing him to stumble forward and fall to his knees!

The effect of the spiritual pressure on the physical body was secondary; it mainly exerted pressure on his Sea of Consciousness.

Chu Huaixu felt a darkness in front of his eyes, his head spinning, and a piercing pain in his Sea of Consciousness as if it was about to explode.

This level of spiritual pressure was like a high-tier cultivator using their Divine Sense to invade the Sea of Consciousness of a low-tier cultivator!

However, as he had walked along, none of the spiritual pressures from these artifact spirits on the mountain had affected him.

They posed no threat to the [Heart Sword].

Therefore, there was only one answer.

This sudden spiritual pressure came from that sword on the mountain, the sword left by the Dao Ancestor!

Chu Huaixu gritted his teeth, struggled to raise his left foot, and then stood firmly with both feet on the tenth last stone step.

This phenomenon caused an uproar in the main hall at Wenda Peak.

It was Chu Yinyin who couldn’t stay seated and stood up directly.

“What is going on!” She exclaimed.

“Whenever we went up the mountain before, including that time when it was enraged, there was no such phenomenon!” Chu Yinyin questioned her fellow martial brothers and sisters.

Though every time they ascended, they could sense that suspended sword overlooking them, with equal disdain for everyone.

But it would not deliberately produce spiritual pressure.

Even when each generation’s Sword Venerable challenged it, no such situation occurred along the path.

Was it normally too indifferent?

Or was there another reason?

Xiang Yan furrowed his brows and spoke his hypothesis: “You should not forget, Chu Huaixu is a Sword Attendant.”

“As a Sword Attendant, he is commanded by that sword.”

“Perhaps, it is taming him.”

The crowd fell into silence upon hearing this, though they acknowledged the guess.

Only, what happened on the mountain next caught everyone by surprise.

It could be seen that Chu Huaixu, who was being heavily suppressed by the spiritual pressure, began to twitch his head, with extreme difficulty, forcing his face upwards.

He gritted his teeth.

His features were twisted.

His expression was ferocious!

This man in a black robe suddenly let out a roar!

He did not lower his head but instead stared straight ahead, his eyes full of blood.

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