## Chapter 233: The Olive Branch of Tian Wei Sword Domain
“Tian Jian Villa’s Ling Jie admits defeat. Cangfeng Imperial Clan’s Yun Che wins, advancing to tomorrow’s final battle!”
Ling Wugou was stunned for a full three breaths. After glancing sideways at Ling Yuefeng, he announced this result with a voice tinged with deep strangeness.
Clap... clap clap clap...
At the edge of the Sword Discussion Platform, loud applause suddenly sounded. At first it was just a few sporadic claps, then quickly spread to a small patch... then a large patch... finally, almost everyone, including some sect elders, stood up and gave admiring applause with brilliant expressions.
In the history of the ranking battles, applause after exciting duels was common, but such warm, arena-wide applause was extremely rare. Yet this battle deserved the full audience's acclaim. Many of the attending sects had not achieved ideal rankings, but having witnessed this battle with their own eyes, they all felt a sense of "luck in coming," because they had personally seen the elegance of the Heaven Sword and the divine might of the heavy sword, and moreover witnessed the first duel between two youths who would surely become future kings of Cang Feng.
And now, recalling that one was only sixteen, the other only seventeen, one with Profound Force at only the Spirit Xuan Realm, Level 6, the other only at True Xuan Realm, Level 10, people’s hearts couldn’t help but tremble uncontrollably.
Ling Wugou’s voice announcing his victory and the full audience’s cheers echoed around him, but Yun Che’s face did not show any excited expression. Instead, he silently looked at the half of the Overlord Giant Sword in his hand. The remaining half of the Overlord Giant Sword was now covered with dense cracks. A gentle breeze lightly brushed by, lifting Yun Che’s hair ends, and also carried away the broken pieces of the Overlord Giant Sword...
One after another, pitch-black fragments fell from the sword, landing at Yun Che’s feet. In the end, all that remained in Yun Che’s hand was a heavy sword hilt.
The Overlord Giant Sword, which had once dominated the battlefield and earned the name of Overlord, had finally reached its end today, in Yun Che’s hands.
Yun Che crouched down and carefully collected all the fragments, not letting a single piece be left behind. Finally, the sword hilt was also put into the Heavenly Poison Pearl. Seeing Yun Che’s empty hands and his indescribable expression, Ling Jie, who had shuffled over step by step, looked somewhat embarrassed. As a sword user, he of course knew best what a beloved sword meant—it was almost like family. He held back for a long time, then said weakly, “Uh, ah, Big... Big Brother, over at the Sword Control Platform, there are also many heavy swords, three or four of which are Earth Xuan level. I, I, I... I’ll compensate you. Even if you want to take them all, it’s fine.”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Ling Jie made up his mind: if Yun Che really wanted to take all the Earth Xuan heavy swords, even if his father objected, he would find a way to fulfill Yun Che’s wish.
“No need,” Yun Che smiled casually. “I already said, destroying it was your skill. There’s no need to feel guilty or anything. So, are you convinced now?”
Seeing his smile without any resentment, Ling Jie relaxed, and his anxiety turned into a warm feeling: “Hehe, convinced, completely convinced. Convinced in words, convinced in heart, convinced all over. From now on, you are my Big Brother Yun! Ahhh... Big Brother! How did you do it? You’re only at True Xuan Realm, Level 10, yet you’re this powerful! Half a year ago, your strength was far behind mine, but now you can completely crush me! And your body—how did you train it? It’s even harder than stone! Also, also, Big Brother, my father says the heavy sword is the most unpromising weapon, so why are you so good at using it? After fighting you, even I want to cultivate the heavy sword…”
Ling Jie’s calls of “Big Brother” were willing and smooth. He looked at Yun Che, eyes shining, and a series of questions came out one after another. He desperately wanted to know the answer to every question. But Yun Che only answered the last one: “The heavy sword is the weapon most suited to me, but it’s not suitable for most people. You’d better not get a hot head and try to play with heavy swords.”
“Hehe,” Ling Jie gave a silly smile. Of course, he had only been speaking casually.
Ling Jie’s Profound Force was overdrawn, and Yun Che half-supported him as they walked off the Sword Discussion Platform. At this moment, Ling Kun, who rarely made any moves, slowly stood up from his seat and turned his gaze toward Yun Che. On the huge Sword Discussion Platform, his action was extremely inconspicuous, but under the pull of some inexplicable aura, everyone’s gazes unconsciously turned to him. His sudden standing also made everyone’s heart skip a beat.
Tian Wei Sword Domain—a presence that was sacred and distant to them, almost mythical. The applause stopped instantly, and the entire Sword Discussion Platform became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone held their breath, waiting to see what this expert from Tian Wei Sword Domain was going to do.
“Young man, your name is Yun Che, right?” Ling Kun looked at Yun Che and said with a chuckle, his voice very gentle.
Yun Che paused in his steps, a flicker of surprise passing through his heart. He gave a slight nod and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, “Yes, this junior is Yun Che. May I ask what senior Ling’s guidance is?”
“Are you now a disciple of the Mystic Palace established by the Cangfeng Imperial Clan?” Ling Kun asked.
“Yes.”
Ling Kun slowly nodded and spoke a shocking sentence: “Then are you interested in joining my Tian Wei Sword Domain?”
Every word of Ling Kun’s sentence was like a thunderclap ringing in people’s ears. Qin Wushang was stunned, Cang Yue was stunned, and even Ling Yuefeng was completely frozen. On the faces of everyone present, a deep look of shock appeared.
Tian Wei Sword Domain, one of the Four Sacred Grounds, was the supreme existence on Tian Xuan Continent. Those who could enter Tian Wei Sword Domain were all at the pinnacle of the world. Without exaggeration, in Tian Wei Sword Domain, even a gatekeeping servant could become a renowned grandmaster of a sect in Cang Feng Empire, and in status, even surpass an empire’s emperor! Many of the young Xuan adepts present were at the genius level, but none had ever dreamed of entering one of the Four Sacred Grounds. Even Ling Yun had never had such a thought.
Among the seven nations of Tian Xuan, the Cang Feng Empire had the smallest territory, the weakest national strength, and was also the farthest from the Four Sacred Grounds. The names of the Four Sacred Grounds were only heard in legends, and the vast majority of people would never come into contact with them in their entire lives. But now, this legendary, mythical sacred ground had actively extended an olive branch to a seventeen-year-old youth.
Countless gazes focused on Yun Che... shock, envy, admiration, jealousy, disbelief... At the Fen Tian Gate seating area, Fen Juecheng’s expression turned extremely ugly. Severely injuring Fen Juebi, humiliating Fen Tian Gate, and touching his reverse scale—all these filled his heart with anger and shame... Yun Che had long been marked as someone he must kill. But if Yun Che became a member of Tian Wei Sword Domain, not to mention him, even his father Fen Duanhun would have to treat him politely, even with a hint of respect. No one in the entire Cang Feng Empire would dare offend him. Even if Fen Juecheng was a hundred percent sure he could kill Yun Che, he absolutely, absolutely would not dare to make a move... Killing someone from the Tian Wei Sword Domain was dragging the entire Fen Tian Gate to seek death!
“Tian Wei Sword Domain... that is a place I wouldn’t even dare to dream of,” Qin Wushang said with a face full of admiration. “Even Tian Wei Sword Domain takes the initiative to favor him. I can no longer predict his future at all. With his talent, the small Cangfeng Mystic Palace is not worthy of possessing him. Perhaps only these Four Sacred Grounds are the most qualified places for him to stay. Maybe soon, just having known him will be something I can be proud of for a lifetime, hehehehe.”
Qin Wushang smiled gently. Cang Yue’s emotions were complicated... The olive branch extended by Tian Wei Sword Domain was enough to make all Xuan adepts in the world green with envy. She was pleasantly surprised for Yun Che, but at the same time, deep disappointment and unease arose in her heart... He was only seventeen, and already qualified to enter that dreamlike level. His future was impossible to predict. The gap between herself and him would then be as vast as heaven and earth. Could she be worthy of him? If he went to Tian Wei Sword Domain, would he still come back to this small place called Cang Feng Empire...
Ling Jie, who was beside Yun Che, opened his mouth wide, then said excitedly to Yun Che, “Big Brother, Tian Wei Sword Domain, Tian Wei Sword Domain! That’s a sacred ground! Excellent! Big Brother, you’re really amazing!”
Yun Che’s brows twitched. He did not go into ecstasy as people expected. His face only showed a surprising calm. He stepped forward and said politely, “I am immensely grateful that Senior Ling thinks highly of this junior. However, this junior is currently an inner palace disciple of the Cangfeng Mystic Palace and has no plans to leave the palace for the time being. Moreover, this junior still has many grievances and debts unresolved here. Even though my heart yearns infinitely, I cannot bring myself to leave... I can only deeply thank Senior Ling for his misplaced affection and goodwill.”
Yun Che’s answer completely exceeded everyone’s expectations. Their eyes widened, and they all suspected if Yun Che had gone mad... Being actively recruited by Tian Wei Sword Domain—something many people wouldn’t even dare to dream of—he actually refused! Instead, he was willing to stay in a small Cangfeng Mystic Palace! This was an answer that only an idiot or a madman would give.
Ling Kun wasn’t angry; instead, he laughed peacefully. “Hehehehe, good! Although young, you are neither arrogant nor impatient, neither flustered nor reckless. Truly rare. The reason I want to bring you into Tian Wei Sword Domain is not because of the talent and aptitude you have displayed. Your talent and aptitude, though astonishing in this country, don’t even count as mediocre in the sacred grounds. What I value is your perfect control over the heavy sword... Tian Wei Sword Domain once had a heavy sword lineage, but it eventually declined. You, however, made me see hope for the heavy sword. I won’t ask who your master is, but if you join Tian Wei Sword Domain, you might possibly revive the heavy sword lineage. If you can achieve that, becoming an elder-level figure in Tian Wei Sword Domain is by no means impossible.”
Hiss...
“Elder-level figure of Tian Wei Sword Domain”—these words made many people inhale sharply. That was a figure that even Ling Yuefeng, the master of Tian Jian Villa, was not qualified to meet.
Yun Che remained very calm and answered directly without hesitation: “Senior Ling’s great kindness, this junior will keep in heart. After I have settled my grievances here, I will certainly consider this matter carefully.”
“Good!” Ling Kun still didn’t get angry; instead, he nodded appreciatively. “I really admire your character. In that case, I won’t force you. Here, take this!”
Ling Kun flicked his finger, and a fist-sized, deep purple jade stone flew out steadily, caught by Yun Che.
Ling Kun withdrew his hand and said calmly, “This is a special sound transmission stone that can directly communicate with me within a range of three hundred thousand li. When you decide to join my Tian Wei Sword Domain, use it to send a message to me. I will guide you to Tian Wei Sword Domain, then take you to meet the Lord Sword Master. I believe the Lord Sword Master will be extremely interested in your heavy sword control ability.”
Having been rejected by Yun Che twice, Ling Kun not only didn’t get angry, but instead left Yun Che a sound transmission jade. This favor could be said to be extremely heavy, making many people’s eyes red to the point of bleeding. However, Ling Kun was also a hundred percent confident that Yun Che would contact him one day soon... The olive branch of Tian Wei Sword Domain was a temptation that no young Xuan adept could possibly resist.
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