Chapter 669: Another Sword Art
The next day, Max made his way to the Empire Library, a vast structure standing at the heart of the Great Ruler Empire’s genius district. Despite its grand, ancient design—pillars of white stone, glimmering roofs shaped like a soaring phoenix—the Empire Library was not reserved for only the elites.
It was one of the few common zones accessible to all genius members of the Great Ruler Empire, be they from the 1-star, 2-star, or 3-star sectors.
Within its endless halls and floating platforms were millions of books, records and data crystals—collections of every known technique, art, cultivation path, and historical record found across the Middle Domain.
From sword arts to runes formation, from ancient war tactics to interdimensional travel theories—this place held it all. But Max wasn’t here to read or broaden his knowledge. Not today. He had come for the reward that had been promised to him.
When he was pulled out of the final round of the recruitment assessment, he had made one thing clear—he wanted the first place rewards. After all, if he had competed, no one could’ve taken that spot from him anyway.
Initially, the five elders were reluctant. They weren’t ready to hand out elite resources so freely. But Lyra had spoken on his behalf. With a single statement, she shut down their hesitation—"If we’re taking him out for his own protection, then we should reward him like he already won."
And that was the end of it. They unanimously agreed, and now Max stood at the front steps of the library to claim his due: one technique of his choosing, one treasure, one skill, and a chance to enter the legendary Conceptual Cave.
Max stepped inside the Empire Library with calm confidence, his mind already made up about what he was looking for. A sword technique. Not just any technique, but one that could serve as his foundation when he couldn’t—or chose not to—use the Sky Shattering Invincible Sword Art.
That particular sword art, while incomparably powerful, was also complex beyond belief. Max would need a long time to break it down fully and reconstruct it in a way that aligned with his Concept of Severing Sword.