Chapter 336: Reputation

At the "Ten Thousand Swords Dragon Pool Sword Trial," the shock Heng Xian brought was unparalleled.

Originally, Daoist Kutan and the other five sects had come prepared, seemingly to exchange sword techniques, but in reality, they were there to show off the sword Dao of their own "Sword Saint Reincarnation Disciples."

After all, the "Sword Saint Reincarnation" involved too much; whoever obtained the "Sword Saint" could not only increase their sect's voice and status among the fourteen sects of the Eastern Region, but also have the power to protect themselves in the future should the demon race undergo a great change!

However, the proper "Sword Saint Reincarnation Disciple" exchange changed completely because of Heng Xian's appearance!

"Killing Sword Intent" at the tenth level and "Sorrowful Sword Intent" at the tenth level trampled the glory of the trial disciples from every sect and all the "Sword Saint Reincarnation Disciples" underfoot, grinding it into fine dust.

Yet, when faced with Daoist Kutan's personal questioning and reprimand, Heng Xian had an "epiphany" on the spot and comprehended "Benevolent Sword Intent"... at the tenth level!

He slapped the face of Daoist Kutan, one of the most prestigious sword Dao experts in the Eastern Region, hard!

Comprehension meant perfection; this god-like operation left everyone stunned to the core.

Thus, a new Sword Venerable was freshly born in the Eastern Region!

He was only 20 years old!

In the end, Daoist Kutan bowed and left, and the elders and disciples of the various sects slunk away.

This was the kind of thing that only happened in novels and biographies, yet it appeared vividly before their eyes. Consequently, the elders and disciples of the Tianyuan Sect reached a climax of excitement!

Those who had initially questioned Heng Xian's whitewashing felt their faces burning and didn't dare to go out for a long time.

Luo Sihai, Zhao Wuming, and a group of Earth Ranking experts who had originally intended to challenge Heng Xian for the top spot on the Earth Ranking immediately went to a secret realm, indefinitely.

However, a very serious question was now placed before everyone—

Could Heng Xian be the Sword Saint Reincarnation??

After all, comprehending sword intent to the tenth level, a 20-year-old Sword Venerable—if this legendary existence wasn't a monster or a saint, who could achieve it?

But...

Heng Xian lacked any of the "Saintly Anomalies" that were deeply ingrained in people's hearts; he was even handsome and had an outstanding temperament.

This made things a bit difficult!

According to the speculation of a certain authoritative elder: "Perhaps the old Sword Saint had a unique appearance in his past life and hoped to be cast with a handsome exterior in this life; after all, the old Sword Saint was also human and wanted to engage in romance!"

However, this theory was instantly overturned, because how could a saint care about such things?

In short, for over ten consecutive days, the entire sect was filled with excited discussion and debate!

"Heng Xian" had already become a "national idol."

Every day, the number of young male and female disciples blocking the entrance to Wuyang Peak to see "Senior Brother Heng" was as numerous as the hairs on an ox.

However, Wuyang Peak strictly forbade outsiders from disturbing them and did not let a single person approach the Ten Thousand Swords Dragon Pool valley.

It wasn't until the fifteenth day that two figures flashed out from the Ten Thousand Swords Dragon Pool valley and headed straight for the direction of Ku Liu Peak.

Bai Chun San, who was playing chess with his wife Su Qin Xin in the main hall, shook his head and said with no small amount of envy: "If I had known it would be like this, when Heng Xian first entered the sect, I should have cried, made a scene, and hung myself to demand him from the Sect Master!"

"He has achieved such success following that crazy girl, Ninth Junior Sister; if he had been handed over to me, wouldn't he be even stronger now?"

Su Qin Xin chuckled: "There's no such thing as 'if I had known.' Not to mention you, even the Sect Master is currently sitting in the Taiyi Hall with red eyes! That girl Nangong Liliuo really had great luck!"

Bai Chun San sighed.

Su Qin Xin suddenly asked: "The various peaks of the sect are all discussing whether Heng Xian is the Sword Saint Reincarnation. Actually, that day at the Dragon Pool Sword Trial, he only used simple sword moves. I can feel that this child has even stronger sword techniques, and he didn't even use his Sword Body manifestation. If he used it, how shocking would that be?"

Bai Chun San thought for a moment and shook his head: "He shouldn't be! I still insist on the Sword Saint Anomaly theory; this is a saying passed down by countless ancestors, and the Great Elder of the Divine Calculation Pavilion has also clearly calculated it."

"However, thinking about it carefully, this child Heng Xian is different in every way. When he entered, his spirit roots were full, and subsequently, he broke through to the top floor of the Scripture Pavilion."

"He tricked so many people in the 'Letter of Intent' mission, and afterwards, the entire Eastern Region couldn't catch him. The battle at the Ancient Sect Ruins against one hundred and eighty people of the same realm, plus this Ten Thousand Swords Dragon Pool Sword Trial—he truly is a... monster!"

Su Qin Xin hesitated: "If he isn't the Sword Saint, could he be the reincarnation of some ancient or primordial great figure even stronger than the Sword Saint?"

After saying this, she startled herself.

Bai Chun San put down his chess piece and laughed: "Don't think so much. In any case, he is a disciple of our Tianyuan Sect. Let's do him a favor on normal days; if that doesn't work, let's just marry that girl Su Ji to him!"

Just as he said this, Su Ji happened to enter from outside and froze upon hearing this.

Su Qinxin spat: "You only know how to talk nonsense. He is only 20 years old. Have you ever seen a 20-year-old genius who spends all day looking for a Dao companion?"

Bai Chun San laughed and looked at Su Ji: "Disciple, what is it?"

Su Ji composed herself and bowed: "Master, Mistress, Ninth Junior Uncle and Junior Brother Heng Xian have left!"

Bai Chun San waved his hand: "Seal the Ten Thousand Swords Dragon Pool valley, then tell those noisy disciples from the various peaks outside to go to Ku Liu Peak to block people; he is no longer at my Wuyang Peak!"

"Yes!" Su Ji retreated respectfully.

The sun was bright, and the camellias in the courtyard were blooming brilliantly, their fragrance hitting the nose.

"Gou Dan" was struggling to step on the wooden stake formation, dancing with a stick; every time, it was fierce and windy, and every time, he used all his strength.

Xiao Hei lay to one side, lazily basking in the sun, occasionally giving "Gou Dan" a gloating look.

The plaque on the courtyard gate was engraved with the four characters "Heaven on Earth," shining brightly.

Under the distant mountain peak, faint sounds of people asking to see "Senior Brother Heng" and "Junior Uncle Heng" could still be heard.

"Creak—"

Heng Xian pushed open the door and walked out, holding a brush, scratching his somewhat messy hair, staring at the "Heaven on Earth" plaque.

The "Ten Thousand Swords Dragon Pool Sword Trial" had ended twenty-four days ago, and it had been more than ten days since he returned from Wuyang Peak.

The "Ruyi God-Slaying Spear" had been forged by him and his master Nangong Liliuo into a square iron lump, with three characters engraved on it: "Heaven-Turning Seal."

Heng Xian was a bit excited.

Nangong Liliuo looked bewildered.

However, the shape of the natal magic treasure had been polished, but it still needed at least a year of nourishment and sacrificial refining.

The next period of time would be for step-by-step cultivation, but his reputation was a bit too big now, and there were too many people asking to see him every day, making it inconvenient to go out.

And a few days ago, the four master and disciples had named their own courtyards. Nangong Liliuo's courtyard was called "Palace Guard," the eldest senior sister's courtyard was called "Orchid," and the second senior brother's courtyard was called "Taiji."

Then the three of them unanimously suggested that Heng Xian's courtyard be named "Sword Manor" or "Sword Pavilion," otherwise it would be a waste of his sword Dao.

However, Heng Xian still felt that "Heaven on Earth" was more grounded.

But after pondering it for the past two days, he realized he was the only one in the courtyard; wouldn't that make it a place for receiving guests? That was inappropriate!

It had to be changed!

Just as he was pondering what to change it to, the little girl Liuli ran over sneakily, looking at him with admiration: "Junior Uncle, Master and Grandmaster are looking for you!"

"What for?" Heng Xian was surprised.

Liuli rubbed her hands nervously: "I don't know, it seems very urgent!"

"Got it!" Heng Xian had no choice but to put down his brush and head to Nangong Liliuo's "Palace Guard."

Arriving at "Palace Guard," Nangong Liliuo, Ma Xiaohua, and Ye Batian were all there. Seeing him rush over, Ma Xiaohua hurriedly said: "Junior Brother, three things, which one do you want to hear first?"

Heng Xian sat down on a chair on his own and said: "Was Senior Brother like this when holding court with the ministers in the past?"

Ma Xiaohua was stunned, then laughed and said: "The first thing is that the formation restrictions of the Abyss of the Desolate Realm have been completely sealed by the top experts and ancestors of the four regions' cultivation world. The demons below are very obedient, but Master speculates that there must be demons when things are abnormal!"

Heng Xian glanced at Nangong Liliuo, who immediately narrowed her eyes, looking unfathomable.

Heng Xian picked his nose: "And the second thing?"

Ye Batian took over: "The major sects of the Southern Region and Western Region cultivation worlds are not as harmonious as our Eastern Region's fourteen sects; they have inexplicably started a war during this time!"

Heng Xian thought about it; it didn't have much to do with him: "Oh, and the third thing?"

Ma Xiaohua continued: "The Flower Tower has become even larger. Senior Uncle Lan Wuyan sent a message back saying that they have developed disciples in every corner of the Eastern Region."

"Oh!" Heng Xian nodded.

Seeing that Heng Xian wasn't very interested, Nangong Liliuo said angrily: "Even if you have talent, you cannot become a cultivation nerd. You must be in the sect and know the affairs of the world!"

Heng Xian rubbed his nose: "Master must be short of money. In the past, you wouldn't have cared about these things!"

Nangong Liliuo froze, then her eyes lit up: "How much will you give?"

"Nothing!" Heng Xian said.

Nangong Liliuo narrowed her eyes: "If you don't give, I will decide to make Tong Quezi your Dao companion. Don't think I don't know your little schemes!"

Heng Xian tapped the table: "Fifty thousand medium-quality spirit crystals, help me deal with her!"

Nangong Liliuo nodded heavily: "Deal!"

Ma Xiaohua didn't understand and didn't bother to ask. Junior Brother was so excellent, it was normal for girls to throw themselves at him. He stood up and walked out: "Meeting over! I'm going to sit in a life-and-death retreat for a few days, see you later!"

Ye Batian also stood up and walked out: "I'm going to sew a pair of shoes for Senior Brother Xu, the very simple kind!"

Nangong Liliuo's eyes rolled: "I'm going to Tian Buguan to drink old wine, the kind that won't make me drunk, put it on your tab!"

She ran out in a flash.

Looking at the empty hall, Heng Xian sighed: "I'm going to practice sword, the kind where I practice until I don't want to practice anymore!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 337 =====