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Chapter 293: Sword Sovereign's Name
Sun Zhe was able to defeat Yuan Rong, who was at the Emperor Level Limit, and slay Thunder Abyss, also at the Emperor Level Limit, when he was only at the early stage of the Emperor Level. Now, having advanced to the mid-stage of the Emperor Level with the aid of the Contract Spirit Origin Fruit, it was effortless for him to deal with a Captain of the Guard at the early stage of the Emperor Level. With a single palm strike, the Captain of the Guard immediately spat out blood and flew backward, while Sun Zhe's gaze turned toward the direction from which the voice had come.
Unbeknownst to him, two figures had appeared in that courtyard.
One was dressed in a purple-black robe, standing with hands clasped behind his back. His jet black eyes looked faintly at Sun Zhe, but Sun Zhe could not discern what those eyes contained. Although he made no movement, just standing there exuded an incredibly terrifying aura, rivaling that of Killer God Bai Qi in Sun Zhe's experience.
The other figure was a burly monk clad in a gray-yellow robe, carrying an enormous sabre on his back and sporting a full beard. His fierce presence was astonishing, making him appear anything but a monk. However, his aura was equally intimidating, not inferior to that of the middle-aged man beside him.
The one who had just spoken was the middle-aged man standing with his hands behind his back; clearly, he was the person Sun Zhe was looking for—Marquis Wucheng Wang Jian. With their cultivation levels, it was impossible to determine their true ages based on appearance alone. Like Bai Qi, they were renowned figures for nearly a century yet still appeared as middle-aged men.
"My lord, it is my subordinates' incompetence; please punish me!"
With blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth, the Captain of the Guard approached Wang Jian with a pale face and a look of shame. He had allowed Sun Zhe to storm into the estate; although no one had been killed, it felt like a slap in the face to Wang's residence. He felt he had failed in his duties as Captain of the Guard.
"You take them down first," Wang Jian said without changing color, glancing at the Captain of the Guard before speaking calmly.
"Yes." Naturally, the Captain of the Guard dared not defy Wang Jian's orders. He turned and shot a resentful glance at Sun Zhe before waving his right hand to lead away the injured Black-Clad Guards. In an instant, only Sun Zhe and two others remained.
"Heh heh, kid, you have some guts to dare invade the Wang residence. Which faction are you from?"
Before Wang Jian could speak, the fierce-looking monk took the initiative to ask. A hint of mockery flashed across his face. For someone of their strength, Sun Zhe's abilities were naturally unimpressive; however, among the younger generation, it elicited different reactions and piqued his curiosity about Sun Zhe's background.
"Which faction am I from?"
Hearing this, Sun Zhe took two steps forward without any concern, a hint of playful expression flashing at the corner of his mouth. Although he was facing two top-tier experts who had almost reached the Saint Level Pinnacle, he showed no signs of fear and seemed to lack any awareness of being a junior.
"What are you laughing at?" Seeing Sun Zhe's demeanor, the monk retracted his smile, and a hint of ferocity flickered in his eyes. Although he was a monk, he never practiced vegetarianism or recited scriptures; killing was something he often did. Killing someone who disrespected their seniors was naturally not a big deal.
"If I’m not mistaken, your name should be Sun Zhe!" To Sun Zhe's surprise, Wang Jian suddenly called out his name. When their eyes met again, Sun Zhe noticed a glimmer of eerie light in Wang Jian's jet black eyes.
"Sun Zhe? Wang Jian, is this the Sun Zhe that the Domain Lord asked me to find? How did he end up here?"
The fierce monk was momentarily stunned and exclaimed in shock. He had only been ordered to find Sun Zhe, but he didn’t even know what Sun Zhe looked like. Ever since Wang Jian and Sun Zhe went to the War Clan territory last time, he had been too lazy to look for him and had simply loitered around Wang Jian's residence.
However, Wang Jian did not answer his question; he just calmly looked at Sun Zhe and said lightly,
"Since you made such a big commotion to draw me out, now you can tell me what’s going on. You just came from the War Clan territory; logically, you should have gone to find Bai Qi first. Why did you come to my residence?"
Wang Jian had already noticed Sun Zhe's presence when he was summoned by Bai Qi to Xianyang. At that time, he hadn’t paid much attention but didn’t expect that after coming out of the War Clan territory, not only had Sun Zhe’s strength increased significantly, but he also came to his residence. He couldn’t believe that Sun Zhe was someone who acted without thinking.
"Heh heh, earlier you asked me which force I belong to; now I will tell you. Just watch!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Zhe’s pupils suddenly constricted. His right hand formed a seal and swiftly moved in the half-Void space. As mysterious symbols began to appear one after another, Wang Jian and the monk’s expressions gradually became serious because these techniques seemed to originate from the Blade Domain!
"Contract, seal!"
With a low shout, his right hand brought together the index and middle fingers and instantly pointed at the Void. The countless symbols floating in the half-Void converged toward the center in an instant, forming a large gray character that resembled an ancient form of "Lord".
Once the character was formed, an unusual aura immediately emanated from it as if the character itself carried extraordinary power. The monk standing in front of Sun Zhe involuntarily took a step back, his eyes filled with intense shock.
"'Lord' character imprint, how... how is this possible..."
Staring blankly at the large gray character that appeared in front of Sun Zhe, the monk's eyes were filled with disbelief. Not only him, but even Wang Jian's eyes were filled with shock. For those who are not from the Blade Domain, they would never understand the significance of this character "Lord."
"Since you don't believe, I'll show you something else!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Zhe's right hand waved through the air again, and a terrifying spatial rift suddenly appeared under his immense power. Following that, a suppressed low roar echoed; even though it was restrained, the large Wang residence still trembled slightly. A flash of black light revealed a black eight-foot Long Sword floating in front of Sun Zhe.
The sword was eight feet long, with a pattern of a black eight-clawed giant dragon engraved on it. The roar came from the black dragon on the sword, which trembled continuously as if it wanted to devour blood. The fierce aura spread throughout the courtyard, but what shocked Wang Jian was not the overwhelming might of this Divine Weapon, but the two characters on the Long Sword.
Ancient Bell! The two characters engraved on the Long Sword were indeed Ancient Bell; this sword was none other than the Ancient Divine Weapon, Ancient Bell Blade!
Taking a deep breath, a hint of astonishment flashed in Wang Jian's eyes, but the simultaneous appearance of these two items confirmed Sun Zhe's identity beyond doubt.
"The Blade Maniac Wang Jian greets Sword Sovereign!"
Facing the proud and standing Sun Zhe, Wang Jian seemed to abandon the dignity of being a Saint Level Pinnacle expert and actually bowed to Sun Zhe. Moreover, there was not a trace of unwillingness on his face; instead, it was filled with reverence.
"Blade Rage Jiyan pays respects to Sword Sovereign!"
Following closely behind, the fierce monk also took a step back and similarly bowed to Sun Zhe. His tone no longer carried the previous arrogance; instead, he spoke sincerely.
In the Blade Domain, there are countless Cultivators, but most can only be called sword users. Only those who reach a certain level of strength can have their own titles, such as Blade Maniac Wang Jian or Blade Rage Jiyan. Above them is a title called Sword Sovereign. The Sword Sovereign must not only possess extraordinary strength and talent but also have the ability to make everyone in the Blade Domain submit because the Sword Sovereign is the successor to become the Domain Lord. If we compare the Blade Domain to today's Qin State, then the Sword Sovereign would be like the Crown Prince of Qin State; of course, the strength of the Blade Domain far surpasses that of Qin State by hundreds of times!
Since the last Sword Sovereign, Sun Jian, went missing, there has been no Sword Sovereign in the Blade Domain for hundreds of years. This is because there is a rule in the Blade Domain: only after confirming that the previous Sword Sovereign has died or been disqualified can a new Sword Sovereign be appointed; otherwise, there will be an ongoing vacancy.
The proof of the identity of the Sword Sovereign has two aspects. One is the "Jun" character seal, which appears simple but is actually crafted using the unique sealing technique of the Blade Domain. Only each successive Sword Sovereign is qualified to learn it. The other proof is the Ancient Bell Blade, which is the personal weapon of the previous Sword Sovereign, Sun Jian. No one else can wield it besides Sun Jian, highlighting the dominance of cultivating personal weapons within the Blade Domain.
"Ha ha, please rise, both of you. I am no longer the Sun Jian of years past. In truth, you are both my seniors; you can just call me Sun Zhe," Sun Zhe said with a smile as he helped the two before him to their feet.
"The Sword Sovereign not only represents strength but also serves as a title of identity. Even if we have practiced for several more years, we would not dare to show disrespect to the Sword Sovereign. If there are any commands from the Sword Sovereign, we are willing to serve!"
Unexpectedly, Wang Jian did not comply with Sun Zhe's wishes. Instead, he adopted a serious expression and addressed Sun Zhe earnestly. Not only him, but even Martial Law, who usually showed little interest in anything, shared the same sentiment. There was no hint of jest; the hierarchy within the Blade Domain is extremely strict. Whether it is a Domain Lord or a Sword Sovereign, they both carry an undeniable pressure that demands respect.
The sword embodies dominance; if neither the Domain Lord nor the Sword Sovereign holds authority, then there would be no need for anyone in the Blade Domain to practice any Sword Technique.
"Then I won't be polite. I actually came here for one thing," Sun Zhe said since Wang Jian and his companion were so serious.
"The Sword Sovereign may proceed," Wang Jian and his companion spoke simultaneously.
"I want to see the Domain Lord!" Inside the Nine Reincarnation Tower, although Sun Zhe recalled some things, he did not fully regain his previous memories. For instance, he could not remember the location of the Blade Domain, which was why he had to seek out Wang Jian.
(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please feel free to vote for it at *** (******). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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