Chapter 175: The First Trial

Immersed in his memories, Ye Wuque suddenly turned his head at the words, his eyes instantly bursting with incredulous joy, seized the War Prince's arm, and hurriedly demanded:

"What?! You... you know Lao Feng?! You have news about him?! Quickly, quickly tell me! Where is he now? How is he?!"

His excitement was so intense, a stark contrast to his usual composure, revealing how heavily Feng Caichen weighed in his heart!

The War Prince had never before seen Ye Wuque so out of sorts, and his heart further realized the stature Feng Caichen held in the master's eyes.

He dared not delay, and hurriedly laid out all the information he knew:

"My lord, some time ago, a trial named the Billion Sword Dao lineage Sword Son Trial swept countless universes, and its scale and influence caused a massive uproar within the Sword Cultivator circles of Nine Heavens Ten Lands!"

"It is said that it was jointly initiated by several ancient Sword Dao lineages, aiming to select the most outstanding Sword Dao prodigies."

"And in that trial, a young Sword Cultivator named Feng Caichen rose like a comet against the heavens, bursting onto the scene!"

"Alone with his sword, he defeated every Sword Dao Heavenly Pride; whether heirs of ancient sword sects or hidden sword clan prodigies, none could match his blade!"

"With an unmatched bearing, he swept everything aside, slaying countless Sword Cultivators into oblivion, and ultimately claimed the undisputed first place in that trial!"

"He forged an invincible reputation that shook Nine Heavens Ten Lands!"

The War Prince's tone also carried a hint of admiration as he continued:

"What was even more shocking was that after the trial, he did not join any of the ancient sword sects that initiated it."

"Instead, he was noticed by a peerless figure in the Ancient Sword Tomb, who appeared in person and took him as a disciple!"

"From then on, Feng Caichen joined that feared Sword Dao Forbidden Zone — the Ancient Sword Tomb — hailed as one of the Seven Eternal Forbidden Zones and the Wu Shang Sheng Di of all Sword Cultivators!"

"Ancient Sword Tomb... indeed it's Lao Feng!!" Ye Wuque felt his heart surge, his eyes flashing with immense excitement and pride as he clapped his hands forcefully!

"Hahaha! Good! Wonderful! I knew it! With Lao Feng's talent in Sword Dao, wherever he goes, he is destined to shine brilliantly!"

"Since we last part ways, each forging our own paths, you indeed have come to this vast Nine Heavens and even entered the Ancient Sword Tomb! Truly... wonderful!"

A great weight in his heart seemed to drop suddenly, flooding him with an indescribable joy.

Not only because his friend was safe, but also because his friend had achieved such a brilliant feat!

It gave him a strong resonance of "my path is not solitary."

"That means, Lao Feng and I, both within these Nine Heavens Ten Lands, will soon... have a chance to meet again!"

Ye Wuque gazed at the starry sky, his face radiating a heartfelt smile, full of anticipation.

He seemed to already envision the future scene of reuniting with Feng Caichen, fighting side by side once more.

The War Prince, seeing Ye Wuque so delighted, felt sincere satisfaction and, unable to contain his curiosity, asked:

"My lord, forgive my presumption, but what exactly is Feng Caichen's relationship with you? How does he occupy such a place in your thoughts?"

Ye Wuque tempered his excitement slightly, but his smile remained; he looked at the War Prince and, in a solemn and clear tone, replied: "Lao Feng is my... close friend, a brother in whom I can entrust life and death, absolute trust... brother!"

"I see!" the War Prince suddenly understood, a look of respect on his face, praising: "Truly worthy of the master! Only someone like Feng Caichen, a once‑in‑eons unparalleled Sword Dao marvel, can be a life‑and‑death confidant of you, my lord!"

His words were not flattery, but came from the heart.

Whether it is Ye Wuque's invincible combat power or Feng Caichen's brilliant record—first place in the Billion Sword Dao trial and entry into the Ancient Sword Tomb—both are top‑tier marvels in their realms; their becoming close friends is, to the War Prince, nothing more than perfectly natural.

After the excitement and anticipation, Ye Wuque quickly calmed down.

He knows the vastness of Nine Heavens Ten Lands; even knowing Feng Caichen is in the Ancient Sword Tomb, finding him immediately would not be easy.

Moreover, he is about to head to the peril‑filled Wild Wilderness Heaven, with an uncertain whereabouts.

After a brief pause, Ye Wuque took out the War God Heavenly Hall's special Transmission Jade Talisman, steadied his mind for a moment, imprinted a Divine Sense message onto it, and then sent it out, targeting the Hall's master Zhan Wuji, who resides in the southern region of Boundless Heaven.

The message was simple: inform the master that if a young Sword Cultivator named Feng Caichen from the Ancient Sword Tomb comes to the War God Heavenly Hall seeking him, he must be received with the highest courtesy, and be told that Ye Wuque has headed to the Wild Wilderness Heaven.

At the same time, it conveyed his longing for Feng Caichen and his eager anticipation of their reunion.

Ye Wuque believes that, given Lao Feng's wisdom, once he emerges from his current realm and goes to the southern region to inquire about him, he will surely locate the War God Heavenly Hall.

Upon seeing this message, he will surely understand his meaning.

Having done all this, Ye Wuque felt a slight peace in his heart.

He redirected his gaze toward the bizarre depths of the spatial corridor, his mind no longer as calm as before.

News of Lao Feng, like a stone tossed into his heart's lake, stirred rippling waves.

He felt genuine joy for his friend's achievement, deep nostalgia for their past camaraderie, and boundless yearning for their future reunion.

"Lao Feng, may you be safe. When I return from the Wild Wilderness Heaven, or the day you come seeking me, that will be the moment we, brothers, reunite!"

Ye Wuque whispered this silently in his heart.

The spatial corridor continued to operate steadily, traversing the endless dimensional barriers.

Within the corridor, light flowed slowly, reflecting Ye Wuque's resolute, hopeful profile.

It won't be long before this massive Teleportation Array transports them to the journey's end—a mysterious sky realm full of wilderness, danger, and opportunity, the Wild Wilderness Heaven!