Chapter 2137 - 2140: Exposed
"If this Upper Command Map is related to the inheritance of the Upper Sword Sect, then it’s truly a stroke of fortune for me."
Chu Fengmian’s gaze was incredibly serious, understanding all too well what the inheritance of the Upper Sword Sect represented.
The peerless swordsmanship within the Upper Sword Sect was among the most ancient and mysterious sword arts.
This swordsmanship, whether Chu Fengmian comprehended and integrated it into the Nine Domains Sword Technique, or mastered it himself, would greatly enhance his strength.
"This time, the sword cultivators selected by the Upper Command Map, the Heavenly Saint Sword Emperor and Sky Breaking Sword Venerable, are both powerhouses of the Immortal General realm. It’s uncertain if there will be anyone stronger than the Immortal General, a Xuantian realm expert."
Chu Fengmian murmured to himself.
Within the Hundred Absolute Star Region Alliance, there’s also a sword cultivator who obtained this Upper Command Map, Sky Breaking Sword Venerable, who is a formidable Immortal General. He practices the Sky Breaking Sword Technique, an incredibly ancient sect, the swordsmanship of the Sky Breaking Sword Sect.
Even within Immortal Techniques, the Sky Breaking Sword Technique is extraordinarily powerful, rivaling the strength of the Heavenly Saint Sword Emperor.
This person will become one of the significant rivals in competing for the Upper Sword Sect’s inheritance.
However, there are as many as twelve Upper Command Maps within the Upper Sword Sect. Currently, Chu Fengmian only knows about the one he holds and the one in Sky Breaking Sword Venerable’s possession.
As for the remaining ten, whether they have yet to surface or have fallen into other hands is entirely unknown to Chu Fengmian.
If the Upper Command Map truly pertains to the inheritance of the Upper Sword Sect, then all others who possess this map will be Chu Fengmian’s opponents and enemies.
"I should recognize the owner of this Upper Command Map first!"
Chu Fengmian’s heart stirred, gathering Sword Intent in his palm, enveloping this Upper Command Map.
This Upper Command Map is essentially a Spiritual Artifact that can recognize an owner, though the method differs from ordinary Spiritual Artifacts. It’s somewhat similar to Supreme Sword Energy; only by using Supreme Sword Intent can it be subdued and recognized as its owner.
As the Sword Intent enveloped the Upper Command Map, ancient patterns emerged from it, patterns unique to the Upper Sword Sect, increasing until a Sword Light formed, suddenly flying into Chu Fengmian’s forehead.
From within Chu Fengmian’s mind, countless memories emerged, all related to the Upper Sword Sect.
Among these memories, the most crucial piece was a date.
"December 5th."
Chu Fengmian murmured softly.
The date for the opening of the Upper Sword Sect relics is December 5th.
It’s no wonder the Heavenly Saint Sword Emperor and Gui Wu Ancestor didn’t enter before; they hadn’t let the Upper Command Map recognize them as the owners and thus knew nothing of this.
Today is precisely December 1st; in four days, the relics of the Upper Sword Sect will open.
"There’s still four days left for preparation..."
Just as Chu Fengmian was absorbing these countless memories flooding into his mind, a Heaven-shocking Sword Intent suddenly burst forth from behind him.
This Sword Intent was beyond Chu Fengmian’s control, soaring skyward, with even the Sword Emperor Palace unable to withstand its force, shooting straight into the heavens.
From the depths of the void, even the Nine Domains and the endless starry sky seemed to distinctly feel this Sword Intent.
Though this Sword Intent existed only for an instant before dissipating.
Yet throughout the Nine Domains, martial artists, demon gods, and even beyond the Nine Domains, in the starry skies, clearly knew the Upper Command Map had fallen into Chu Fengmian’s hands.
"Not good! The Upper Command Map has exposed my identity?"
Chu Fengmian’s complexion changed sharply; the outbreak of this Sword Intent revealed Chu Fengmian’s identity, and the matter of the Upper Command Map being in Chu Fengmian’s possession also got exposed.
"Is this the test of the Upper Sword Sect?"
Chu Fengmian’s gaze became icy; the Upper Sword Sect released the Upper Command Map to let the strong of the Nine Domains contest it. In their eyes, only those truly at the peak are qualified to vie for the inheritance of the Upper Sword Sect.
So once someone obtains and recognizes ownership of the Upper Command Map, the identity will be revealed, prompting others to come and compete.
"It seems hiding is no longer possible, but the inheritance of the Upper Sword Sect is mine for the taking. Whoever dares to seize it will find only death!"
Murderous intent surged in Chu Fengmian’s eyes; he was determined to obtain the Upper Sword Sect’s inheritance, anyone who dared to vie for the Upper Command Map would become his mortal enemy.
"Go!"
Since it couldn’t be concealed, Chu Fengmian decided not to remain in the Sword Emperor Palace any longer and swiftly arrived at the Heavenly Palace of Cloud Feathers.
Within the Sword Origin Realm, many disciples of the Sword Dao Sect saw the Heaven-shocking Sword Intent just then and discerned its emergence from within the depths of the Sword Origin Realm, sparking widespread discussion.
In the Heavenly Palace of Cloud Feathers, figures such as Sword Slayer and He Luo were conversing.
At that moment, Chu Fengmian appeared, stepping into the Heavenly Palace of Cloud Feathers.
"Sect Leader."
"Greetings, Sect Leader."
Seeing Chu Fengmian’s arrival, the disciples guarding the Heavenly Palace of Cloud Feathers greeted him.
"Sect Leader."
Sword Slayer, Luo He, and others rose to welcome him.
"Sect Leader, what was that Sword Aura a moment ago?"
Seeing Chu Fengmian seated on the throne, Sword Slayer promptly asked.
"The power of that Sword Aura doesn’t seem to be from our Sword Dao Sect’s swordsmanship, but it erupted from the depths of the Sword Origin Realm. Is there an external threat?"
As a Sword Cultivator, Sword Slayer could distinctly sense that Sword Aura just now didn’t belong to the Sword Dao Sect’s swordsmanship, vastly different from Chu Fengmian’s Sword Intent, hence first considering an external invasion.
"It was me."
Chu Fengmian said solemnly.
"Sword Slayer, command to recall all the Sword Dao Sect disciples within the Nine Domains back into the Sword Origin Realm. In the coming days, there may be incidents."
This Upper Command Map concerns the inheritance of the Upper Sword Sect, and now with the exposure of Chu Fengmian possessing the Upper Command Map, there will undoubtedly be many looking to seize it.
Chu Fengmian had just sensed numerous Spiritual Senses investigating him, clearly indicating someone was tempted by the Upper Command Map and contemplating taking it.
There are still four days before the Upper Sword Sect relics open, and during these days, someone is bound to make a move.