Chapter 18

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

This so-called Star-splitting sword was the foundational sword technique that Drunk Sword Immortal had comprehended. Although it was at the beginner level, it was still an Emperor-level art.

Based on the information in his mind, Su Ze also gained a preliminary understanding of this Star-splitting sword.

“This can be used as a killer move,” Su Ze thought with a smile.

Star-splitting sword used all the sword intent in his body and energy to tear open the sky above the enemy. This area would be quickly filled with a bottomless pit of sword intent.

As long as Su Ze wanted to, he could draw out countless sword Qi from this crack in the dimension and scatter it at the target.

It could be said that this move was a combination of style and lethality.

After all, just the amount of energy needed to activate the move would probably drain half of Su Ze’s energy.

However, when Su Ze carefully thought about this move again, he was somewhat surprised to find that the energy output was actually variable!

In other words, Su Ze could control the power of this Star-splitting sword at will.

“Let’s test it out.” Su Ze looked at his empty room and was tempted. Since it was going to be used as a big killer move, how could he not familiarize himself with it?

Therefore, Su Ze prepared to try a fraction of its output.

Su Ze raised his hand and activated the energy in his body. In the blink of an eye, a small nebula that was as bright as the stars in the sky appeared in front of Su Ze.

This nebula was about one meter long and half a meter tall. Its entire body was black, and there were many small dots that twinkled like stars in it.

With a thought from Su Ze, several sword Qis immediately fell from this small nebula and pierced straight into the ground. Then, Su Ze waved his hand, and the nebula disappeared along with the sword Qis. Only a few deep sword wounds were left on the ground.

Su Ze nodded. After this experiment, Su Ze found that this sword technique did not require a long time to cast. It could be said to be triggered in a single second.

And its power was also very considerable! Just the powerful sword intent and the sword Qi that poured down like a waterfall were enough to kill most weaker opponents in an instant.

Su Ze rested in satisfaction. Tomorrow, he would set off for the sect competition in the Central Region.

…

The next day, Lin Ye, one of the grand elders, brought Su Ze to the competition venue early in the morning.

It was a floating island. The size of the island was like a city. In the middle of the island was a spacious square. On the square, there were many competition arenas.

On one side of the square, there were audience seats from low to high. On top of these seats, there was a spectator balcony. Nothing provided better view than that, and it was prepared for the elders of the various sects.

Lin Ye brought Su Ze to the elder’s spectator seat. Lin Ye said, “Su Ze! What realm have you reached now?”

“The fifth level of the Martial Master Realm!” Su Ze replied with a smile and found a seat to sit down.

“You brat, the speed of your improvement is unbelievable to me. If I remember correctly, you didn’t even start cultivating a week ago, right?” Lin Ye found it hard to accept.

“Yes, Elder. I just awakened the innate sword physique a week ago.” Su Ze smiled indifferently, as if he wasn’t the one who had awakened the innate sword physique.

Lin Ye clicked his tongue in wonder, “Back then, it took me a year to advance to the Martial Master Realm! It only took you a week. Sigh! However, it’s also a proper level to compete for the top three positions in this competition.”

“Innate sword physique? Advancing to the Martial Master Realm in a single week? Did I miss out on some explosive news? There’s actually a disciple who’s even more freakish than Yang Yuan of my sect?”

While Su Ze and Lin Ye were conversing, a clear voice reached them. Two red-crowned cranes flew to the viewing gallery from the horizon. An old man and a young man landed not far away from Su Ze and the others.

“This is Golden Light Sect’s Heavenly Elder Zhang Da and their holy son, Yang Yuan.”Lin Ye lowered his voice to explain to Su Ze and even added on, “This sect is a weapon refining sect. It doesn’t have a good relationship with our Pillheart Sect.”

Su Ze nodded. The Golden Light Sect had been in conflict with the Pillheart Sect for decades. The reason was very simple. The Golden Light Sect had previously wanted to exchange disciples to learn the Pillheart Sect’s pill refining techniques, but they were turned down by the Pillheart Sect. From then on, the relationship between the two sects had been sour.

“Oh dear, Great Elder Lin! What are you whispering about? Could it be that you want your disciple to avoid Yang Yuan? Is he your new holy son? I haven’t met him yet! You didn’t introduce him to me. I don’t know if this new holy son will be able to take a beating,” Zhang Da said, his tone was full of hostility.

Lin Ye snorted coldly. “Any core disciple of our Pillheart Sect can easily take care of Yang Yuan. What’s there to be proud of in your Golden Light Sect?”

“That’s not necessarily true! I remember that in the last grand competition, all the disciples of your Pillheart Sect lost to us,” Zhang Da said in an exaggerated manner.

When Lin Ye heard this, he snorted coldly. “You’re so young, you don’t know your place.”

“Oh, I’m not usually like this. Didn’t I see an old acquaintance? Thinking of the days when you were the stepping stone for the disciples of our Golden Light Sect brings tears to my eye!” Zhang Da smiling gleefully. He looked very friendly, but his tone was full of mockery.

“Humph, how nasty.”

Lin Ye’s face turned cold, and he pulled Su Ze away from Zhang Da.

“Su Ze! If you run into this Yang Yuan during the competition, give him a good beating! Don’t show any mercy, absolutely no holding back!” Lin Ye instructed sternly.

“Understood, Elder. This Zhang Da doesn’t look good to me either.” Su Ze put on a fake smile, his gaze somewhat cold.

“Ha, I also want to vent my anger, but once I make a move, the level will rise to a conflict between the sects. So, Su Ze, let’s make the Pillheart Sect proud!” Lin Ye heavily patted Su Ze’s shoulder.

Su Ze nodded.

“Let me tell you in detail about a few important targets. Yang Yuan of the Golden Light Sect has strength, but he relies heavily on spiritual artifacts. There’s also the Saintess of the Changhong Sect, Liu Xue. She’s the backer of the woman you killed last time. She’s no slouch at all. Pay more attention to her…”

Lin Ye told Su Ze several names in one breath and introduced the characteristics of these people in detail.