CHAPTER 219: CHAPTER 215: PLAYING GAMES

The Seven Swords resounded continuously.

Li Fan stood beneath the Seven Swords, bathing in the sword’s radiance.

Countless people looked up towards that direction, their hearts in turmoil.

Today, the long-sealed record has been broken.

Once, the strongest questioned the Six Swords, that person is now a Xuanyuan Sword disciple, a Great Sword Cultivator on the Sword Ranking.

Now, Li Fan, questions the Seven Swords.

What does this signify?

After a moment of silence, the surrounding erupted in whispers, even the gazes towards Li Fan transformed significantly.

At the Xuanyuan Sword Dojo, questioning the Seven Swords, this prestige is incomparable to carvings on the walls of the Shadow Bearing Sword Arena, seven questions for the Seven Swords, talents in the seven major directions of Sword Dao.

Li Fan, excels in all.

In this world, there are no perfect people, and thus no perfect sword, no perfect Sword Cultivator.

Strong as Mei Qingzhu, he possessed outstanding talent in five directions, but in the Sword Soul Inquiry, he lacked a certain element, and just this small shortcoming was enough to cause his failure.

To have outstanding talent in five major directions already counts as unparalleled talent.

"Those who question the Six Swords have entered the Sword Ranking, and may even have the chance to enter the Sword Saint List in the future; in the past, those who questioned the Five Swords also became renowned Sword Cultivators, even those who questioned the Four Swords had the potential to reach the Sixth Realm," someone whispered.

"Then, what about those who question the Seven Swords?"

In the future, what achievements will they attain?

He seeks to seize the destiny of the world’s Sword Dao.

Perhaps, it is not just an empty boast.

In years to come, will it truly be realized?

Previously, no one believed, no one dared to believe.

But now, many are wavering.

For someone who succeeds in questioning the Seven Swords, to claim a share of the world’s Sword Dao destiny seems not out of reach, right?

This young Sword Cultivator before us has boundless potential.

At this moment, the person with the most grim expression among the crowd is undoubtedly Cang Yunxuan.

A person who has questioned the Seven Swords, a Sword Dao genius possibly admitted under Xuanyuan Sword Sect, was barred from Shadow Bearing Sword Arena by one word from him.

This affair is sure to become the talk of Chi Xiao City.

"Though he questioned the Seven Swords, endowed with extraordinary talent, he is overly arrogant. If he could be more reserved, he would surely achieve great success in the future, but with such arrogance and disregard for others, whether he can grow into a top Sword Cultivator is uncertain," Cang Yunxuan thought to himself.

There are many geniuses in this world, but how many actually grow successfully?

"The tree that stands out in the forest is sure to be toppled by the wind."

This Zuo Tu is already such a tree.

Moreover, he has offended many; his future is certainly not an easy road.

One can only hope he survives to become a Great Sword Cultivator.

"Who is this person?" a disciple from Lingxiao Pavilion asked softly, "This person questioned the Seven Swords?"

Why have they not heard of such a talented individual?

"Zuo Tu, an external genius from the Green Cloud List, his talent is very high," someone next to him whispered, "After entering the Secret Realm, keep an eye on this person; he may become a rival."

"It’s a pity that Tai E junior brother isn’t here, otherwise he too would be able to question the Seven Swords, showing the world what it means to be unparalleled," the Sword Cultivator said softly, eyes flickering with discontent.

The Sword Cultivators of Lingxiao Pavilion are now the foremost in the Da Li Dynasty.

"Zuo Tu!"

An elderly figure leading Lingxiao Pavilion furrowed his brows, staring at Li Fan’s silhouette, "This name, I’ve never heard of, but the surname Zuo, there’s someone I’m very familiar with."

"After you all enter the Secret Realm, if you encounter him, be cautious. If possible, probe into his background," the elder instructed softly.

"Yes," several people nodded.

"You have won," Mei Qingzhu looked at Li Fan, "For the final sword, Sword Gall, how should it be questioned?"

He hadn’t understood before.

In the Sword Soul Inquiry, he failed, but in Sword Gall, he couldn’t find the direction.

"You need to question the Six Swords first; only then will the final question appear," Li Fan said, offering no further explanation, naturally not mentioning seeing the Xuanyuan Sword in the sword.

"I see, it seems reaching the last question is as difficult as ascending to heaven," Mei Qingzhu said, "Back then, a senior managed to pass six questions but didn’t succeed in the final sword. I didn’t expect you to succeed today."

Li Fan knew who he meant. Xuanyuan Sword personally mentioned him, he’s a disciple, now on the Sword Ranking.

He must have gone through a similar situation, but the difference is, he chose to join Xuanyuan Sword Sect.

Such a choice is not wrong.

Xuanyuan Sword is the number one sword in the world.

With top-tier talent, joining under the number one sword, where’s the fault?

Moreover, he became a Great Sword Cultivator and entered the Sword Ranking.

Did he fail?

Judging by the result, he’s considered successful.

But Li Fan couldn’t choose to join Xuanyuan Sword Sect.

The number one sword in the world, give him time, and he will be a rival on the path of Xuanyuan Sword.

This is his Sword Gall, so he succeeded, yet also missed out.

But such a miss is not regrettable for Li Fan; it should be this way.

"The so-called madman, without outstanding talent, yet arrogant, is a madman. Since you can make the Seven Swords resonate, creating history, then you cannot be considered a madman," Mei Qingzhu said, "Then let me see, how much of the world’s Sword Dao destiny can you claim?"

"Of course, before that, you have a long way to go; at least, you are currently only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. Even here, with many people, you might not win; this journey to the Secret Realm is a challenge for you. Although I lost to you in the Sword Inquiry, after entering the Secret Realm, I will not hold back."

After saying that, Mei Qingzhu declared, "I represent the Mei Family."

Saying so, five people from the Mei Family stepped forward to follow him towards the entrance of the dojo.

"Before the Sword Inquiry, you thought I might not succeed, but now, the Seven Swords resonate," Li Fan said, looking at Mei Qingzhu’s back, causing him to stop and listen to Li Fan’s words.

"So, after entering the Secret Realm, I may not win, but I’m not certain to lose either. I need no one to hold back; Foundation Establishment Cultivators, before me, have no right to speak of holding back,"

Li Fan said, "You, are no exception."

"Alright," Mei Qingzhu smiled, "I’ll be waiting."

Saying so, he continued forward into the dojo.

Li Fan looked up at the elder, "I represent the Lu Family of Chi Xiao City in the Sword Inquiry."

The elder nodded towards Li Fan and said, "The Lu Family may bring seven people inside."

Lu Yulin appeared slightly excited, the Lu Family bringing seven people in, this was unprecedented.

Lu Yuhuan and the group stepped forward, looking up at Li Fan.

Li Fan descended, saying to Lu Yuhuan, "Let’s go."

With that, he also walked towards the entrance.

As Li Fan’s figure disappeared from view, the crowd buzzed with even louder discussion, and then more people advanced to inquire the sword.

Someone questioned the Seven Swords, inspiring even more to pursue the Sword Inquiry.

If Li Fan could do it, why can’t they?

Is it even hard to question Five Swords?

Entering the dojo, Li Fan saw the inside was expansive; it felt familiar like he had seen it before, in the sword.

This Xuanyuan Sword Dojo was indeed the ’city’.

The vastness ahead, Mei Qingzhu and his companions not far in front, Li Fan, and Lu Yuhuan followed, moving forward.

Ahead in their view, appeared a large cultivation dojo, very empty, yet within this dojo stood many stone pillars, each inscribed with writing. Those who arrived earlier were scrutinizing the inscriptions.

Mei Qingzhu and Li Fan’s arrival quickly attracted attention, as both were notable figures from Chi Xiao City.

Lu Yuan was also among the crowd, and upon seeing Li Fan, she smiled brightly, seemingly in good spirits.

Li Fan approached, asking Lu Yuan quietly, "What’s on these?"

"Sword Scripture," Lu Yuan answered, "Each pillar is inscribed with Sword Scripture."

The Xuanyuan Sword’s dojo was rumored to be a treasure trove of Sword Dao.

Li Fan nodded, looking at the stone pillars, causing those nearby to express some surprise.

Lu Yuan surprisingly didn’t ask how many swords Li Fan questioned?

Lu Yuan did not ask; she felt it unnecessary.

However, when the crowd saw those following Li Fan, Lu Yuhuan and the rest, their brows furrowed.

Seven people?

That’s impossible.

Some must have succeeded in questioning the sword on their own and thus followed in.

"Mei Qingzhu,"

Ying Ze looked towards Mei Qingzhu, people in Chi Xiao City believed the chosen ones for entering the Secret Realm couldn’t match Mei Qingzhu, something Ying Ze was well aware of.

Mei Qingzhu looked up at Ying Ze.

"You questioned five swords?" Ying Ze asked, with five people following Mei Qingzhu.

Mei Qingzhu nodded, his gaze also on the stone pillars, showing little interest in further discussion.

"Zuo Tu," Ying Ze continued.

Li Fan cast a glance at him, with Ying Ze asking, "When the sword was inquired upon, you evaded; now, how many swords have you questioned to enter?"

"Three swords,"

Li Fan replied, observing Ying Ze’s expression.

Ying Ze’s smile immediately surfaced, as he had anticipated.

Those must have reached here by their ability.

"Three swords?" Ke Junlin glanced at Li Fan, wondering if his master misjudged?

Zuo Canglan’s disciple, questioning Three Swords?

Although considering he himself questioned Four Swords, it was not surprising.

"Not bad, managing Three Swords," Ying Ze smirked with satisfaction, "But just Three Swords, refrain from boasting about seizing the world’s Sword Dao destiny in the future."

Li Fan seemed to anticipate Ying Ze’s attitude, why inquire indeed?

"I said, three swords more than you," Li Fan flashed a teasing look.

Ying Ze raised his brow, "Are you mocking me?"

He questioned Four Swords, and Li Fan exceeded him by Three Swords, questioning Seven Swords?

Li Fan smiled at him without further attention and continued observing the stone pillars.

"Zuo Tu..." Ying Ze called out coldly, this Zuo Tu dared to ignore him.

"Seven Swords," Mei Qingzhu states.

Ying Ze: "?"

"He questioned Seven Swords, all Seven Swords resonating," Mei Qingzhu repeated, seeing Ying Ze’s inquiring gaze.

The surrounding onlookers collectively turned their gaze towards Li Fan.