Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

Two Mystic Sect Sword Orders floated before him.

Jiang Chen focused his full attention, trying to strike the Mystic Sect Sword Orders with his Divine Thought or True Essence. But regardless of which he used, the moment it touched a Sword Order, it vanished without a trace, completely devoured.

There was no reaction whatsoever!

This left Jiang Chen feeling frustrated. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and continued trying to comprehend the Mystic Sect Sword Orders.

However, this time...

He didn’t try to probe the inside of the Sword Orders directly, but instead started with their exteriors.

Within his Eyes of the Heavens, a blue-gold light pulsed.

His gaze fell upon the Mystic Sect Sword Orders.

’The Eyes of the Heavens can perceive the essence of all things. I refuse to believe I can’t see through these two Sword Orders!’ Jiang Chen stared intently at the Mystic Sect Sword Orders, examining every detail of each and then comparing the two.

At the center of both Mystic Sect Sword Orders was an exquisitely carved number.

One was a seven, the other a three!

The two Sword Orders were identical, with almost no discernible difference.

But as he continued to gaze with his Eyes of the Heavens, Jiang Chen discovered a subtle, unusual difference.

On Sword Order Seven, the numeral itself seemed more placid.

The numeral on Sword Order Three, however, was sharper, radiating an aura of supreme, unrivaled confidence.

Sword Order Three felt like a young Swordsman who had just mastered his craft and grasped tremendous power, ready to roam the world and slay gods themselves if they stood in his way!

As for Sword Order Seven, it was like a Martial Arts Grandmaster, renowned for many years.

He was no longer ostentatious, but had become more and more restrained.

Unlike Sword Order Three, which was bursting with flamboyant Sword Qi, seemingly desperate for the entire world to know how fast and sharp its blade was, Sword Order Seven was tranquil and gentle. Yet, deep within that tranquility and gentleness lay a power even more violent and ostentatious.

It was just like the surface of a calm lake.

It appeared perfectly serene, without a single ripple.

However...

Once the dam breaks, that peaceful water will transform into a merciless, raging flood, devouring everything in its path!

’So the secret lies in these two numbers?’ A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes.

His Divine Thought, vast as the sea, began to churn with violent winds and waves.

Amidst the rolling turmoil, torrent after torrent of inexhaustible Divine Thought Power poured madly into the Sword Orders.

He was no longer trying to analyze the structure of the Sword Orders themselves.

Instead, Jiang Chen’s Divine Thought followed the contours of the numbers on the two Sword Orders, constantly simulating, constructing, and deducing infinite possibilities from their different patterns and strokes.

Time flowed on.

One day!

Two days!

Three days...

A full seven days passed.

「On this day.」

Jiang Chen’s eyes snapped open, two brilliant beams of light shooting from them as ecstatic joy flooded his heart. "Hahaha, so that’s how it is! That’s how it is! The senior who forged these Mystic Sect Sword Orders was a true master of human nature. I understand now, I finally understand..."

Jiang Chen immediately tossed the two Mystic Sect Sword Orders into the air.

He formed a Sword Finger with each hand, and with a flick, two sharp Sword Auras tore through the void and shot forth.

SWISH! SWISH!

The two Sword Auras shot directly into the Sword Orders.

BOOM! BOOM...

As if driven into a frenzy, the two Mystic Sect Sword Orders smashed into each other under Jiang Chen’s control.

If the Ice Emperor or Pei Shenghai had witnessed this scene, they would have been utterly shocked and disbelieving.

The Ice Emperor knew the Sword Orders were the key to reopening the Mystic Sect.

Pei Shenghai, by contrast, had only stumbled upon a wisp of Origin Sword Qi that had leaked from a Sword Order. That alone allowed his accomplishments in the Sword Dao to advance by leaps and bounds, transforming him from an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple into a Human King Realm Expert.

Therefore, if either of them had obtained the Mystic Sect Sword Orders, they would have cherished and protected them, never daring to do anything that might cause them harm.

Let alone using two Mystic Sect Sword Orders to attack one another!

But Jiang Chen did exactly that!

BOOM!

As the two Mystic Sect Sword Orders collided, a crisp CRACK echoed. The blood-red numerals—three and seven—within them suddenly erupted in brilliant crimson light. Immediately after, the two numbers shot out, fused together in midair, and transformed into a finger-sized, sword-shaped beam of light.

The crimson glow of the sword-shaped light faded, turning a milky white.

It was crystal clear and translucent, like the finest white jade!

The sword-shaped light flashed once before sinking directly into the space between Jiang Chen’s eyebrows.

A faint, white sword-shaped mark could be vaguely seen on his forehead. The instant the white sword shadow merged with him, a massive flood of information surged into Jiang Chen’s mind.

Origin Sword Qi!

The Sword Qi that had shot out from the Mystic Sect Sword Orders was none other than Origin Sword Qi. Ages ago, the Demigod Powerhouse who founded the Mystic Sect had sealed nine streams of his Origin Sword Qi into nine separate Mystic Sect Sword Orders before he perished. Only a Mystic Sect Sword Order could destroy another, thereby breaking the seal and releasing the Origin Sword Qi within.

Fusing with the Origin Sword Qi was equivalent to becoming a disciple of the Mystic Sect.

It granted one the qualification to enter the Mystic Sect!

’So that’s how it works... The Mystic Sect Sword Orders are indeed keys, but the Origin Sword Qi is what truly grants entry. Possessing a single Mystic Sect Sword Order only allows you to bring ten people into the Mystic Sect. But by controlling one stream of Origin Sword Qi, you can grant entry to twenty people. What’s more, since I’ve absorbed the Origin Sword Qi from these two Sword Orders, they are now useless for entering the Mystic Sect!’

Jiang Chen’s eyes were filled with excitement and elation.

He had previously been worried that once the Ice Emperor obtained the Mystic Sect Sword Orders, he would betray him and go back on his word.

But now, things were different!

He now controlled two streams of Origin Sword Qi, which was equivalent to possessing four Mystic Sect Sword Orders. Even if he handed over these two now-depleted Sword Orders to the Ice Emperor, it wouldn’t be a significant loss for him.

Furthermore...

Jiang Chen could predict that once news of the Mystic Sect spread, possessing the real Mystic Sect Sword Orders would only bring him endless, unnecessary trouble.

It might even get him killed!

After all, this matter involved Emperor Realm powerhouses and was related to the Mystic Sect, which had once been home to a Demigod!

His own cultivation was merely at the Union Palace Realm. Even though his Divine Thought had broken through to the Spirit King level, that only made him equivalent to a Human King Realm Expert.

Forget an Emperor Realm expert—a single Human Emperor Powerhouse was more than enough to kill him.

But things were fine now.

As long as he handed the Mystic Sect Sword Orders over to the Ice Emperor, he would no longer be in danger simply for possessing a priceless treasure. Plus, with the Origin Sword Qi in his possession, he now had a much stronger hand to play and more leverage in this game!

’Without their Origin Sword Qi, these two Mystic Sect Sword Orders are mostly useless,’ Jiang Chen thought. ’Still, I should make the most of them. Before I hand them over to the Ice Emperor, I need to squeeze as many benefits out of this as possible!’

He then put away the two Mystic Sect Sword Orders.

With a calm smile, he looked at Gai Shi, Zhao Hongluan, and the others, and said in a heavy tone, "I imagine it won’t be long after I hand the Mystic Sect Sword Orders to the Ice Emperor that he will make his move. The entire Eastern Continent will be thrown into turmoil. The few of you should head directly to the exit of the Profound Celestial Ancestor Realm and wait for me. After we leave the realm, we’ll meet in Purple Wind City!"

"Alright!"

"You be careful!"

Gai Shi and the others all nodded.

Jiang Chen turned to Purple Wind Frost. "Hanshuang, Zifeng Jun is resting quietly in Little Black’s Devouring Space, so you don’t need to worry. This is a list. When you get back, have the Purple Wind Clan Leader gather the Spirit Medicines on it. The day I return is the day Zifeng Jun will make a full recovery!"

"My brother can really recover?" Purple Wind Frost’s eyes widened.

Jiang Chen nodded and urged them on, "You all should go. I’m off to see the Ice Emperor!"

"Alright!"

The group immediately turned and departed.

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his gaze turning sharp. The corners of his mouth curled into a sly smile. ’The Ice Emperor... A mighty Emperor Realm Powerhouse like him must have quite a few treasures on him, right?’

[Four more Chapters to come, Little Tian will keep at it!]