Chapter 34

Bai Chengliang was talking to Yang Yu, and before Yang Yu could answer, Ximen Kun burst into laughter:

"In this day and age, really, any Tom, Dick, or Harry wants to come and pull the sword. Even a peerless genius like me can't do it; how could mediocre people like you possibly succeed?"

Bai Chengliang rolled his eyes and said:

"My brother-in-law is here in Ning City for the first time; anyway, he's just pulling it casually, it's not embarrassing if he can't pull it out. Unlike some people, who have pulled it countless times, making a big fuss every time, yet failing every time—it's simply laughable."

"You, you're talking nonsense!" Ximen Kun's face turned red, and he said stubbornly, "This is called failing repeatedly but fighting repeatedly! Hmph, in a few days, when I'm fully prepared, I'll come again."

"Heh." Bai Chengliang sneered.

Yang Yu smiled faintly and said, "Chengliang, there's no need to engage in a war of words with him. If one could pull a sword with their mouth, he would have succeeded long ago."

Ximen Kun said angrily, "Fine, fine, fine, you pull it, anyway, you're destined to fail!"

At the same time, Bai Sheng, lurking in the night, showed displeasure in his eyes.

Just now, seeing the Ximen Family relying on their numbers and not giving way to Chengliang and Yang Yu, he was already not very happy.

No matter what, this was his son and son-in-law.

Even if Yang Yu was a scumbag, he wasn't someone outsiders could insult or bully!

Now this Ximen Kun was actually mocking them again, and even said things like "Tom, Dick, or Harry."

Bai Sheng was even more annoyed.

If it weren't inconvenient, he would really want to jump out and slap Ximen Kun a few times.

Fortunately, his son hadn't lost out in the verbal sparring and was able to retort Ximen Kun every time.

So Bai Sheng stayed put for the time being, continuing to lurk.

Bai Chengliang smiled at Yang Yu and said, "Brother-in-law, let me try it first for fun. Although I've tried it before, consider it a demonstration for you."

After speaking, he walked straight toward the Divine Sword Platform.

"Lao Chen, let's go."

Ximen Kun waved his hand at the clansmen, intending to withdraw.

This sword-pulling attempt had completely failed, and there was no need to stay any longer.

Besides, he had no interest in watching Bai Chengliang and Yang Yu try to pull it.

After all, no one had succeeded in over a thousand years; these two idiots couldn't possibly have any chance.

"Hmm... hmph!"

Bai Chengliang gripped with both hands, let out a muffled grunt, and instantly pulled upward with all his strength.

Unfortunately, there was no reaction.

But he had a good attitude, so he just came down and said, "As expected, it doesn't work. Brother-in-law, you try it."

"Hmm."

Yang Yu responded and came to the Divine Sword Platform.

"Brother-in-law, do you want to meditate and adjust your breathing first to get your state in order?"

Bai Chengliang suggested.

Yang Yu placed his right hand directly on the hilt and said, "No need."

He knew very well that the divine sword had a spirit; whoever could resonate with the divine sword could pull it up.

Success or failure depended entirely on fate.

So-called preparations were meaningless.

As long as it didn't work the first time, it would be useless to try a hundred or a thousand times later.

Behavior like Ximen Kun's was completely obsessive.

Of course, Yang Yu's attitude toward pulling the sword this time wasn't just about participating.

On the contrary, he was very confident...

Because he had used the Appraisal Technique in advance to understand the divine sword's information.

The people of Ning City only knew that the sword was left by a super powerhouse a thousand years ago, and they knew nothing else.

But Yang Yu knew.

This sword was once the weapon of an Emperor Realm powerhouse.

In the Great Xia Empire, there were only five Saint Realm powerhouses in total.

And zero Emperor Realm powerhouses.

They didn't exist at all today, only in legends or history books.

The quality of an Emperor Realm powerhouse's weapon went without saying; it definitely belonged to the strongest tier on the surface of the earth.

And its name was... Taixu Divine Sword!

Yang Yu associated it with his own cultivation art, the Taixu Divine Art.

Both had "Taixu"...

There might be some connection between the two.

This was also the reason for his confidence.

"Brother-in-law, the divine sword has been sleeping here for a thousand years, and no one has been able to pull it. Even if you fail, it's nothing, don't be discouraged."

Bai Chengliang kindly reminded him again.

Li Wei said, "I've tried it before, it's really difficult. Yang Yu, just keep a normal heart, don't be nervous."

"Ah? I'm not nervous."

Yang Yu's expression was calm; he gripped the hilt with his palm.

"No, brother-in-law, others can't do it with two hands, and you're pulling the sword with one hand?"

Bai Chengliang asked suspiciously.

Yang Yu was slightly startled...

When he gripped the hilt, he actually felt the Xuanqi in his body becoming active.

Strands of pure Xuanqi spontaneously gathered toward the divine sword.

Moreover, he seemed to be able to feel the divine sword's emotions.

—Excitement, anticipation.

The divine sword, which had been sleeping for many years, seemed to have been nourished by sweet dew, enjoying Yang Yu's Xuanqi to its heart's content.

"Sure enough, this sword must have a connection with the Taixu Divine Art."

Yang Yu was both surprised and happy, then pulled his hand upward.

He had originally thought that since the divine sword was buried deep here, it should be very tight and difficult to pull.

But he didn't expect...

As soon as he pulled upward, the entire divine sword was lifted up.

It was incredibly smooth and fluid, as if it had been lubricated.

Swish!

Accompanied by a sharp friction sound, Yang Yu successfully pulled out the divine sword.

The complete Taixu Divine Sword finally reappeared in the world!

The sword body wasn't the conventional silver, but rather had a silver-gray texture, emitting a mysterious and restrained luster.

The hilt was pitch black, with many profound patterns carved on it, as if containing power from ancient times.

"Holy crap?"

Bai Chengliang was dumbfounded.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have even thought his brother-in-law had pulled a sword out of his Space Ring.

Li Wei's eyes also flickered, her face full of shock.

She had just told Yang Yu not to be nervous, and the divine sword was pulled out?

Not pulled.

It was drawn!

Just like that, with a lift of his palm, he pulled the sword out effortlessly.

"Rumble!"

Just at this moment, in the originally clear night sky, thunder and lightning suddenly flashed, and dark clouds churned like ink.

Bolts of silver dragon-like lightning flashed and circled above the divine sword.

Even more bizarrely, despite the lightning, the entire sky turned purple.

The miraculous luster illuminated the earth in purple.

With the Divine Sword Platform as the center, the ground was trembling slightly, as if emitting a low rumble...

A suffocating pressure permeated the air.

Bai Chengliang and Li Wei's expressions changed from shock to awe:

"The divine sword's emergence actually triggered a heavenly phenomenon?"

"What kind of powerful weapon must this be..."

"It's too terrifying; just the pressure makes me fearful."

"No wonder no one has been able to conquer it for so many years..."

"But brother-in-law did it, and... so easily."

"Perhaps, being his maid for a while isn't such a bad deal?"

On the other side.

Because Yang Yu pulled the sword so quickly, Ximen Kun and the others had only walked a few steps.

The sudden phenomenon also left them terrified:

"This sky, what's going on?"

"Young Master, look!"

"My god, what is that in his hand? The divine sword, the divine sword was pulled out by him!"

"I see it, I'm not blind!"

Ximen Kun's pupils shrank, staring fixedly at the divine sword in Yang Yu's hand...