Chapter 25 – Heaven-Defying Rewards!

“Ding! Detected that the host has taken the Empress as a disciple. Reward amplified a hundredfold!

“Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Ziwei Divine Sword!”

“Congratulations to the host for obtaining Grandmaster-level Sword Intent!”

“Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Emperor-Rank Martial Art: Sky-Slicing Sword Draw!”

“Congratulations to the host for obtaining fifty years of cultivation!”

The next moment, an overwhelming series of reward notifications echoed in his ears.

“This damn system finally delivered big! What a fat haul!”

Qin Yang looked at the constantly popping-up panels before him, feeling an indescribable comfort throughout his body and immense excitement in his heart.

All those days and nights spent lurking for the sake of taking her as a disciple had finally paid off.

All that tailing over this period wasn’t in vain—it came effortlessly!

“Thanks to my good disciple.”

Qin Yang glanced contentedly at Li Zixuan, who was currently comprehending the Sword Dao. Her face was flushed, she was breathing lightly, and strands of hair clung to her skin with fragrant sweat.

The more he looked at her in this state, the more pleasing she became to his eyes!

“Excellent, truly worthy of the future Empress. The rewards she can trigger are indeed luxurious!”

Seeing that Li Zixuan was deep in contemplation and not to be disturbed, and having received his own rewards, Qin Yang directly employed his movement technique and quietly left Broken Peak Mountain.

He then arrived at a valley somewhat farther away.

Secluded and deep.

It was the perfect place to examine his rewards!

“Alright, let me see what goodies I’ve got.”

Qin Yang gathered his thoughts, focusing his mind.

The next moment.

Hum!

A crisp sword hum resounded magnificently, as Ziwei starlight shot into the sky, coalescing into a longsword measuring three chi and six cun.

The hilt was entwined with dragons and phoenixes, the entire blade shimmering with radiant light. Under the glow of the moon and clouds, it reflected a sky full of purple haze as its sword light!

“What a sword!”

Qin Yang examined the Ziwei Divine Sword closely, running two fingers along the blade.

In an instant, the sword hummed in eager response, lively and spirited.

Undoubtedly, it had gained sentience, transcending the ordinary to become a divine weapon of the highest grade!

And the birth of such a divine sword was bound to be accompanied by extraordinary phenomena.

Qin Yang looked up at the night sky, where a brilliant radiance had already blotted out the bright moon and stars, forming a magnificent and grand celestial display!

……..

In the city center, neon lights flickered, and traffic flowed incessantly.

Pedestrians stopped in their tracks, gazing toward the suburban night sky, all stunned and quickly pulling out their phones to take pictures.

“Wow! Honey, look over there! There really are immortals!”

“Could it be that Innate Realm expert from last time again?!”

“Hey! Driver, stop going forward! Head toward that light! It must be a treasure emerging!”

In no time, the entire city was in an uproar!

The clamor of voices, honking horns, and people’s shocked screams threw the whole city into chaos, with traffic instantly becoming a tangled mess!

The previously open road leading to the suburbs was now completely congested.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Just then, people heard the sound of cloth tearing through the air above, and dark shadows flickering.

They looked up.

It was several powerful Star Warriors, executing exquisite movement martial techniques, swift as lightning, swiftly bypassing the congested roads.

Many powerful figures in Jianghai City had been alerted and were all heading toward that secluded valley.

“Elder Li, with your vast experience, have you ever seen such an abnormal celestial phenomenon before?”

The Library Director, moving with the agility of an eagle, didn’t forget to converse with Elder Li beside him.

Both of their cultivations were at the Innate Realm, so they were far ahead of the other cultivators in their journey.”This celestial phenomenon resembles the emergence of some extraordinary treasure.”

Elder Li raced alongside the Curator, his white beard billowing in the wind.

“My thoughts align with yours, Elder.”

The Curator nodded in deep agreement. “Ancient texts once stated, ‘If purple aura emerges between the constellations of Dipper and Ox, it signifies the essence of a divine sword piercing through the heavens.'”

“Are you suggesting… this is the birth of a divine sword?”

Elder Li raised his white eyebrows, his expression shifting between astonishment and doubt.

“Precisely. Similar purple phenomena appeared in ancient times, and beneath the corresponding celestial signs, the legendary swords Longquan and Tai’a were unearthed!”

The Curator gazed at the radiant phenomenon in the distance and speculated, “Now that the heavens display such an anomaly, we cannot simply stand by and watch.”

“Naturally not.”

Elder Li nodded, then suddenly remembered something and looked toward the valley. “That girl Zi Xuan is nearby comprehending the Sword Dao. I hope she remains unaffected…”

…………….

Meanwhile.

On Broken Peak Mountain, Li Zixuan slowly opened her eyes, a glimmer of sword light flashing within them.

Then, like a sword being sheathed, it vanished without a trace.

“Finally succeeded.”

She lightly licked her lips. Comprehending ‘One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate’ had consumed immense mental effort, leaving her drenched in fragrant sweat, her clothes clinging to her skin.

The thin, form-fitting undershirt clung tightly to her body, clearly outlining the curves of her developing waist.

“Ah, I’m completely soaked.”

Li Zixuan suddenly remembered her master was present, and a blush immediately rose to her fair neck.

However, at that moment.

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The serene atmosphere around her brought her back to her senses.

“Huh? Where’s Master?”

Li Zixuan looked around in confusion when she suddenly noticed the radiant glow from the neighboring mountain peak.

The soaring radiance blotted out the night sky, leaving her momentarily dazed and captivated.

“So beautiful… Did Master create this?”

Li Zixuan stared at the glow, yearning to rush over immediately.

But before meeting her master.

First.

She had to change out of these drenched clothes…

…………..

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

The culprit behind the city-wide commotion, Qin Yang, lay leisurely on the grass, admiring the radiant glow with utter satisfaction.

The Ziwei Divine Sword lay beside him, casually placed among the weeds. Any cultivator who witnessed a divine artifact treated so carelessly would likely die of fury on the spot.

“Not bad, not bad. This glow is truly beautiful, almost like the Northern Lights.”

Qin Yang yawned, stored the Ziwei Sword away, and already felt a sense of boredom creeping in.

“Time to claim the next reward.”

He opened his panel to check the information.

The reward following the Ziwei Sword was Grandmaster-level Sword Intent.

“Huh? Giving me Grandmaster-level directly?”

Qin Yang’s lips twitched, utterly baffled by this reward.

As far as he knew, Sword Intent in this world was divided into five major realms: Nascent, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, Perfection, and Grandmaster.

Yet now, with this wave of the Empress becoming his disciple, the system had directly maxed it out!

“Excellent, excellent! Hundredfold rewards are truly overpowered!”

“If this were a normal disciple acceptance, that damned system would probably just give me the ‘Nascent’ realm and make me grind my way up.”

What grinding? There’s nothing left to grind!

Overjoyed, Qin Yang focused his will and directly merged with the Grandmaster Sword Intent.

The next moment.

Tremendous Sword Intent erupted violently, centered on him, crushing all vegetation and rocks within several meters.

Boom! Boom!A terrifying Sword Intent gradually spread.

In no time, it enveloped the entire mountain peak, forming an insurmountable prison of oppressive might!

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Beyond the mountain, the rustling of garments intertwined as numerous powerful experts who had rushed from Jianghai City halted their steps, not daring to advance any further. All were utterly astounded.

“Don’t go any closer! This Sword Intent pressure is too terrifying! There must be a Grandmaster-level expert in the valley!”

“Could it be that a master is battling a Star Beast?”

“Is it a Star Beast seizing treasure? Could it be the same master who severed the peak with a single strike last time?!”

They speculated endlessly, yet none came close to the truth.

Only Li Zixuan, who was rushing over, sensed the Sword Intent and instantly understood everything. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement.

“Master! It must be Master’s Sword Intent!”

(End of Chapter)