Void Sword Tomb

Yi Feng flew northward without pause.

After flying for three full days and nights, he finally arrived at the Northern Cold Secret Realm.

The world before him was a vast expanse of endless white snow.

Following the rumors he had gathered, Yi Feng located a deep cave dwelling. Stepping inside was like entering a ten-thousand-year-old ice cellar. The biting cold pierced him to the bone; if not for his profound spiritual energy warding off the chill, an ordinary person could never have set foot inside.

Yi Feng ventured deeper into the cave for a long time, his heart brimming with anticipation.

Finally, he reached the deepest depths, where a whole new world opened up before him.

Before his eyes was an incredibly spacious hundred-meter quiet room. The surrounding ice walls were embedded with all sorts of longswords. Who knew how many eras they had been sealed away for, or who had once wielded them.

Overjoyed by the sight, Yi Feng stepped forward to closely examine and comprehend their sword intent. Yet, to his surprise, he could not sense the slightest aura of a renowned sword from them, not even the faintest trace of anything unusual.

Aside from the freezing air, he gained absolutely nothing.

Looking at the longswords encased in the ice walls, Yi Feng felt as though he were looking at a pile of scrap metal. It was as if he had stumbled upon a heap of cheap counterfeits; his heart did not stir in the slightest.

After scrutinizing them for a long while, Yi Feng furrowed his brows.

Is this really the legendary Void Sword Mound?

A place like this does not live up to its name at all. But if this is not the Void Sword Mound, who would expend such massive effort to carve out a cave dwelling in ten-thousand-year-old deep ice just to seal away so many ordinary swords?

All sorts of doubts welled up in his mind. The more Yi Feng looked around, the more bizarre it all seemed.

Prompted by a sudden thought, he drew his sword!

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Several sword beams shot out in an instant. His grand completion sword intent was incredibly fierce, striking directly at the ice walls filled with renowned swords beside him!

The next moment.

There was no earth-shattering sound of collision. Instead, the sword beams were swallowed by the surrounding ice walls. Then, the ice walls began to ripple like the surface of water, and all the longswords shattered and dissipated like illusions!

Seeing this strange phenomenon, a sharp glint flashed in Yi Feng's eyes!

As expected!

This place is indeed the Void Sword Mound, but everything I just saw was merely an illusory restriction. Anyone who has not comprehended the Dao of the Sword would find it nearly impossible to glimpse the truth!

As the surrounding ice walls rippled like water, Yi Feng's expectations soared even higher.

In just a few short breaths.

The previously frozen quiet room transformed into an incredibly chaotic space, much like a void with no end in sight. However, countless streams of sword qi appeared, crisscrossing the surroundings like streaks of flowing light!

Swish! Swish!

Streams of sword qi constantly flowed around him. Yi Feng felt as though he were standing in the heart of a fireworks display, experiencing the myriad profound mysteries of a boundless ocean of sword intent. His comprehension continued to climb!

An unknown amount of time passed. Yi Feng's comprehension of the Dao of the Sword reached a higher level. The crisscrossing sword qi and sword intent could now be seen clearly by him.

Walking through this incredibly profound void, Yi Feng found joy in his solitude, forgetting everything else in the world.

After witnessing all kinds of sword intent.

Yi Feng entered a completely profound state. Even with his eyes closed tightly, he could resonate with the passing sword beams around him and clearly perceive the flow of sword intent, as if he himself were a sword!

Right at this moment.

A sudden hum echoed from the endless void above his head!

Buzz!

That ethereal sound, akin to a dragon's roar, tugged at his heartstrings, compelling him to open his eyes to find its source.

Unfortunately.

All he saw was endless void turbulence and sword intent.

Deep within the unknown void, it felt as though something was calling out to him from an unimaginably distant place. It captivated Yi Feng's soul, making it difficult for him to calm his previously profound state of mind.

The more he looked, the more his heart stirred.

Yi Feng decisively circulated his entire cultivation base and flew toward that endless depth!

In an instant.

A sky full of sword rain cascaded down, rushing toward him like streaks of flowing light!

Even though Yi Feng's Dao of the Sword had reached a higher level, allowing him to command sword intent to form a protective barrier around himself without even drawing his sword, he still could not emerge completely unscathed!

Swoosh! Swoosh!

The endless sword intent poured down like a raging river. Yi Feng gritted his teeth and pressed forward against the onslaught. Soon, having braved the grueling trial, his body was covered in wounds!

He did not know how far he had flown, nor how many hardships he had endured.

Yi Feng finally reached the end of the void and laid eyes upon a floating longsword shrouded in a faint, misty glow!

He was already exhausted beyond measure, yet he could not control the burning desire in his heart.

He could not help but reach out to touch it, wanting to feel exactly what kind of sword intent this divine weapon possessed.

Suddenly!

The sword transformed into a streak of flowing light and shot directly into the center of Yi Feng's brow!

Instantly, Yi Feng felt as though his body were being pierced by ten thousand swords. An indescribable, agonizing pain continuously tormented his mind. Even with an incredibly resolute Dao heart, it was hard to withstand such unprecedented torture!

In just a few breaths.

Yi Feng's vision blurred, and he drifted off into the depths of the void...

At the same time.

The periphery of the Void Sword Mound, which had been silent for many years, began to tremble violently. The entire Northern Cold Secret Realm was rocked by landslides and earth fissures. Thousands of miles of glaciers cracked and collapsed, and the earth roared incessantly!

This phenomenon shocked countless cultivators. Like a sweeping gale, the news quickly spread across all the major continents!

Soon.

The monumental event of the Void Sword Mound shattering spread far and wide, shaking the entire Tianyuan Continent. Countless old monsters were awakened from their death-seclusion, and major noble families made their appearances one after another.

...

Southern Continent.

North of the Raging Fire Kingdom, the widely renowned Tianxiang Pavilion.

At this moment.

The doors of the Tianxiang Pavilion were tightly shut. The entire establishment had been booked for several days by a mysterious VIP, causing quite a few romantic swordsmen outside to seethe with resentment, though they dared not voice their anger.

Inside the Tianxiang Pavilion.

A black-clad youth sat in the main hall, surrounded by stunning beauties. Some poured tea and served water, while others massaged his shoulders and back. There were also beauties singing, dancing, and playing music on the stage. Wherever one looked, there was nothing but the most breathtaking scenery in the mortal realm.

Enjoying all sorts of tender services, the black-clad youth wore a leisurely expression, occasionally letting out a hearty laugh. He had long forgotten everything in the outside world, enjoying himself as if he were in a paradise.

Let the outside world be filled with turmoil and clamor; here, there was only a celebration of song and dance.

Reaching the height of his excitement.

The youth praised boldly and tossed out several pieces of gold!

Not bad, not bad!

Well danced, this master rewards you!

In an instant, all the beauties in the hall were drawn to the gold. Amidst the scramble, many of their eyes lit up with excitement, and words of praise echoed endlessly!

The master is so handsome!

The master is wise and martial, unparalleled in the world!

Hearing this, the black-clad youth laughed even more heartily. With a casual wave of his hand, he tossed out over ten more gold ingots, pushing the banquet's atmosphere to its absolute peak!

Just then.

The still-charming bawd ran over in a panic, urgently trying to advise him.

Master, master!

Something terrible has happened!

Rumor has it that the Void Sword Mound has shattered, and the entire martial world has turned into a pot of boiling porridge. Many powerful experts have emerged outside, and I fear our small city will soon be plunged into chaos. What should we do?

Hearing this, the beauties present all revealed panic in their eyes.

The black-clad youth, however, remained extremely calm. He waved his hand and smiled to comfort the crowd.

What is the big deal? The martial world is bound to have turmoil, let them do whatever they want! With this master here, who would dare cause trouble?

Keep playing the music, keep dancing!

Hearing such domineering words, the dancers barely managed to steady their nerves and prepared to continue their performance. The sound of music gradually filled the hall once more.

Just as the atmosphere began to ease.

The jade token at the black-clad youth's waist suddenly began to flash!

Looking at the jade token that had never lit up before, now inexplicably flashing non-stop, the black-clad youth's high spirits were temporarily suppressed. Full of doubt, he opened the jade token.

As he channeled his spiritual energy, a line of text appeared before his eyes!

"This is bad, Big Brother Yi's life tablet has shattered!"

In an instant!

The black-clad young man abruptly stood up, his drunkenness and smile vanishing completely!

Before the others could react, he shot into the sky, breaking through the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion and soaring into the clouds!

His dashing figure provoked countless beauties on the ground to call out in admiration, but despite their endless charms, they could not make the young man pause for even a breath. This left the stunning women with regret in their eyes, only able to sorrowfully watch the streak of light flash across the sky.

The streak of light tore across the heavens. Regardless of the passing of day and night, it never ceased!

It was not until he landed before a secret realm of shattered glaciers that the black-clad young man still wore a look of utter disbelief. His complex gaze trembled endlessly as he kept staring intensely at the distant Void Sword Mound, whose traces were already difficult to discern.

Beside him, Toad and Snail had already been there for a long time. Seeing the young man in this state, they both revealed heavy expressions, looking as if they wanted to speak but hesitated.

Before they could voice their comfort, the black-clad young man revealed a resolute face and immediately sat cross-legged on the broken ice.

"You won't die!"

"Back then we agreed to live and die together. I will wait right here for you to come out!"

Looking at his demeanor, Toad and Snail spoke no more and quietly stayed by his side. The three brothers stared fixedly at the original site of the Void Sword Mound. Even though all they could see were shattered glaciers, they never shifted their eyes away for even a single breath...