Chapter 53: Sword Dao Genius (3)
Su Chen obtained the key to enter the Heavenly Void Tomb as he had hoped. By slaying two demon prodigies with a single sword, his reputation soared even higher.
Demons devoured humans. Humans devoured demons. It was simply the natural order. Thus, when Su Chen cut down demon prodigies and raised the prestige of the human race, it was only right that others cheered him on.
Back at Imperial Sword Manor, Su Chen gently stroked the Calamity Dust Sword at his waist, his eyes filled with anticipation. In this life, he had succeeded in cultivating the Imperial Sword Body—a feat with odds so slim they were practically one in a billion. Across the entire Southern Barbarian Lands, he now stood as a sword dao prodigy in the eyes of countless millions.
"I wonder how far I still lag behind those sacred land saint sons and the like," Su Chen mused, his heart growing more eager by the moment.
The path of the sword demanded relentless forward momentum. Only those repeatedly tempered by battle deserved to be called strong.
Three months later, Su Chen departed from Imperial Sword Manor and set out for Heavenly Void Mountain. By the time he arrived, the place had already gathered a host of prodigies. Their auras blended into colorful mists that shimmered like dawn clouds. Some carried an imposing air, others possessed ethereal beauty, and still others radiated unyielding battle intent. Every prodigy qualified to enter the Heavenly Void Tomb was undeniably formidable.
A resonant dragon cry rang out.
Su Chen instinctively looked up. An overwhelming pressure descended, instinctively stirring fear in the soul. He tightened his grip on the Calamity Dust Sword hanging at his waist.
Nine crimson flood dragons tore through the void, pulling an opulent carriage behind them. Mysterious and luxurious runes adorned the carriage's surface. A banner fluttered high, as though sounding an ancient horn from primordial times.