by Aixia Deyu
Mysterious? Han Chen was stunned at first, then realized that on the pitch-black wall, there was actually a drawing. The look in the pattern was rather faint. If one did not look carefully, it would be hard to detect it.
The pattern was very simple. It was just a sword, ordinary and no different from the usual swords. If this was carved into some wall in the outer sect, no one would pay attention to it.
Was there really some mystery behind this? Han Chen secretly suspected, but just as he was about to ask, he saw that Wu Jun was immersed in thought, so he did not want to disturb him.
The others on the third floor, on the other hand, had similarly pensive looks on their faces. Han Chen could not help but become serious. No matter what, the Mystical Peak would not casually carve anything to amuse the disciples inside the sect.
Concentrating his mind, Han Chen started to carefully observe the sword-shaped pattern on the wall. After an unknown period of time, Han Chen realised that space seemed to have stopped, and vaguely, he noticed that the sword was warping.
Han Chen frowned, two sharp blades appearing in his eyes, like flowing lights in the night, penetrating deep into one's heart. Soon after, the two beams of light split into two, two, two, four. Then it turned into thousands upon thousands of densely packed sword blades, releasing a strong imposing aura, which covered the sky and attacked Han Chen.
Han Chen fiercely trembled, his consciousness instantly awakening. He was panting heavily, and his forehead was covered with sweat.
"Han Chen, are you alright?" Wu Jun asked.
Han Chen did not say anything, but recalled the feeling just now. It was clearly trying to grab onto something, but in the nick of time, it still managed to escape.
"How are you?" Wu Jun called out again.
"I'm fine." Han Chen smiled apologetically, he thought that this was just a normal occurrence and did not explain further.
Wu Jun scratched his head and said helplessly, "Let's go out! Xin Lan and Wei should be waiting for us right now. "
"En!"
In this dark environment, staying longer would cause one's emotions to become somewhat depressed. Han Chen followed Wu Jun and left the third floor. When they returned to the first floor, sure enough, they did not see Xin Lan or Dazzling Spring. This was the first time the two of them had come to the Spirit Gathering Tower, so it was hard to avoid getting used to staying here for too long.
Walking out of the Spirit Gathering Tower, the two of them were waiting not far ahead. Seeing Han Chen and Wu Jun coming out, Xin Lan immediately waved her hand and walked over, "Han Chen, Wu Jun, over here."
"When did you come out?" Han Chen and Han Chen also walked over.
"About an hour ago!" The atmosphere inside is really too stuffy. "
Xin Lan laughed as she walked. Just as the four of them were about to walk together, a figure suddenly approached them in a hurry. The few of them did not pay much attention to this. But when he reached the man's side, Han Chen's expression changed, and pushed away the man who was facing him with his back, and, at the same time, threw a palm towards him.
"Heh." Accompanied by a strange laugh, the man also raised his palm to block Han Chen's attack.
Bang! A dull sound came out in the air, Han Chen and the man retreated a few steps back. Wu Jun, Xin Lan, and Dazzling Spring were all stunned by this sudden scene.
"Who are you? Why did you have to secretly hurt him? " Han Chen asked coldly.
"What a joke, which eye of yours saw me hurt?" The man raised his head, revealing a fair and handsome face.
"Li Jian." Wu Jun said the other party's name.
Li Jian also saw Wu Jun, and a look of surprise flashed past his eyes. He then crossed his arms over his chest and laughed lightly: "Who is Han Chen?"
Their hearts skipped a beat. It seemed like there really waeason for this. I am. " Han Chen replied in a low voice.
"Very well, I am only here to send you a message. "Three days later, come to the Colosseum."
"Why are you going just because you said so?" Xin Lan was especially dissatisfied as she shouted coldly. Thinking back to the other party's sneak attack on Da Wei just now, she felt a burst of anger.
Li Jian rubbed his chin and said with interest, "You guys don't have the right to know. You can just go." He then turned to look at Wu Jun, "It's best if you don't cause trouble, even though I, Li Jian, can't beat you. But in this inner sect, there are a lot of people who are stronger than you, Wu Jun.
"You."
Just as Wu Jun was about to curse, Han Chen stopped him and looked at Li Jian indifferently, "You want me to go to the Colosseum for no reason, shouldn't you explain the reason why? If you won't tell me, I won't go. "
"Heh heh." Li Jian let out a strange laugh. His second level Qi Refining aura was released and his eyes showed disdain. "Whether you want to go or not is up to you, but I have to remind you." If you don't see you in three days, you won't be able to stop me that easily. "
Threats, blatant threats. Xin Lan and Da Wei were so angry that their faces turned red.
Han Chen squinted his eyes, his calm voice carrying a trace of coldness, "Are you threatening me?"
"Haha, threats can't really be considered threats." Li Jian took a step forward, pointed out his index finger, and waved it from left to right, "Because you don't have the qualifications to be threatened by me."
After saying that, Li Jian shot another glance at Xin Lan and Da Wei. The corner of his mouth raised intleased smile, and then, he turned around and prepared to leave.
"Wait!" Before he could take two steps forward, Han Chen's voice stopped him in his tracks.
"What is it? Is there anything else? " Li Jian said in disdain.
"Nothing, just that you were planning a sneak attack on my friend. "You nearly injured him. You should apologize before leaving, right?"
When these words came out, Xin Lan's mighty aura was stunned. Even Wu Jun was surprised, thinking, does Han Chen not know Li Jian's strength? That was at the 2nd level of the Refinement Realm. He, who was at the 1st level of the Refinement Realm, dared to touch Li Jian's bad luck?
Li Jian was also stunned for a moment, and then he raised his head and laughed, "Hahahaha, what did you say? It was so funny. "Brat, aren't you thinking too highly of yourself?"
The other side's actions attracted the attention of many people nearby and they all cast curious gazes at him.
"Yi, isn't that the number one person in the outer sect? Why did you have to compete with Li Jian? "
"Who knows!" He probably hasn't changed his arrogant habits after just entering the inner court! "
Han Chen didn't have any intention of retreating. He wasn't willing to see a second time when his great power was ambushed a moment ago. I repeat, apologize to my friend, and you can go. "
With just a few words, Li Jian's anger immediately rose. His face immediately darkened, his eyes flashed fiercely as he rushed towards Han Chen, "Brat, looks like you don't have to wait another three days. Now I'll make you lie on the ground and not be able to get up. "
Seeing that they were about to fight, the surrounding spectators became even more interested. Li Jian's second stage Qi Refining aura forced Xin Lan and Dafei to take a few steps back.
Just as Wu Jun was about to intervene to stop him, he saw that Han Chen had already taken out his sword. Seeing Li Jian's aggressive approach, Han Chen's mind flashed with a bright light, like a shooting star in the night, it was especially dazzling. The feeling he had felt on the third floor of the Spirit Gathering Tower once again struck him.
"Brat, look at the difference between the two of us!" Li Jian raised his fist and punched towards the other party's chest. The strong wave of energy caused the surrounding airflow to become chaotic.
"Wind Breaking Wolf Fist!"
And at this moment, Han Chen's eyes became as sharp as two sword beams. Soon after, a sharp aura spread out from his body. This was an aura that completely surpassed the first level of Qi Refinement.
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"Scram for me." Han Chen's sword slashed down, the powerful aura, was like a wave that struck Li Jian's body.
Bang! A wave of muffled sounds exploded in the air, and under the shocked gazes of the crowd. Li Jian's body flew backwards, leaving an arc in the air before heavily crashing into the ground.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! The heads of everyone present exploded with thunderclaps. A sword. A single sword. The first level of Qi Refining sent the second level of Qi Refining flying. Everyone was completely stupefied. They stood dumbstruck on the spot, unable to believe it.
Chapter 24 - Sword Force
With a single sword strike, everyone fell into a daze as they looked at Li Jian on the ground. Even Han Chen himself was in a bit of a daze. He had originally wanted to go all out and have a good fight with his opponent, but he had not expected that the results of a single sword strike would be so great.
"Sword, Sword Force." Wu Jun's lips moved two times, clearly spitting out two words.
"Hua!" The moment these two words came out, the crowd instantly burst into an uproar. All of their faces were filled with disbelief. Li Jian, who had fallen to the ground, also shook his head and shouted. How is this possible? The sword aura is the profound mystery of the third floor of the Spirit Gathering Tower. How could he, who is at the first level of Qi Refinement, comprehend the sword aura? "
"Heh." Wu Jun sneered, and said: "Don't ask me, didn't you become so complacent that you almost reached the sky?"
"You?" Li Jian's face turned green and white, he raised his eyes and glared fiercely at Han Chen, "Smelly brat, you've really hidden your strength well."
Han Chen raised his eyebrows and spread out his hands, "I'm warning you, come at me if you have anything to say, don't try to trick my friend. If you dare to harm my friend again, I will not show any mercy, scram! "
"You."
"Hurry up and f * ck off."
"Hmph." There was no place for Li Jian to vent his anger. Being beaten up by a newcomer like this, it would be as embarrassing as possible. With a cold snort, he dejectedly left under the strange gazes of the surrounding people.
The spectators scattered away, but towards Han Chen, everyone could not help but pay a little more attention. The number one person in the outer sect, might not be as simple as he appeared to be.
"Han Chen, did you use Sword Force just now?" Wu Jun had long could not hold back the suspicions in his heart.
Xin Lan looked at Da Wei and asked, "What is Sword Force?"
"Sword Force is the profound mystery of the third floor of the Spirit Gathering Tower. It is an experience left behind by a senior in the sect who uses swords. The most important thing is to use your sword energy, and then use force to wound others, Han Chen, didn't you just use that power to defeat your opponent?
Wu Jun's explanation made both of them confused. However, Han Chen managed to sort out a few clues, it seemed like he had really stumbled upon it by chance and comprehended the third layer's "Sword Force".
"Han Chen, teach me! I've already been on the third level for two months, and I still haven't been able to comprehend the sword aura. You were able to comprehend it as soon as you arrived.
Wu Jun's eyes were shining brightly, as if he was a beggar staring aiece of fat meat. Han Chen was angry and amused at the same time. He didn't know what tricks he had in mind, but now, it was impossible for him to explain everything clearly.
"Senior Brother Wu Jun, I'll tell you the truth! I accidentally used that sword attack just now. I don't know what sword force it was. "
"Ah?" "Is that so?" Disappointment obviously appeared on Wu Jun's face. Actually, he also understood that the possibility of Han Chen comprehending "Sword Force" was not high, since he had only stayed on the third floor for more than four hours. However, the forceful sword attack from before had made his heart itch.
"Let's go back first! If I find anything, I'll tell you. "
"Mm, it's a deal."
Seeing Wu Jun being so concerned, Xin Lan and Daheng could not help but be a little stunned, but the so called sword force was indeed very attractive. He thought that he should also improve his own strength so that he could accept things of that level as soon as possible.
"Han Chen, do you want to go to the Colosseum in three days?" Xin Lan asked gently, she still remembered what happened to Li Jian.
"I'm too lazy to go." Han Chen answered without thinking. There was nothing good about him going, so why bother with them. Then, he said: "Xin Lan, Dazzling Spring, watch out for me for now. I'm afraid Li Jian might do another sneak attack or something."
"Alright, rest assured!"
During the night, the entire inner sect fell into silence.
Han Chen's residence was still brightly lit. The youth held a sword in his hand as he stood in the courtyard. His eyes were closed as he felt the cold night air roam about his body.
Suddenly, Han Chen opened his eyes, with a move of his wrist, he chopped backwards. A faint sword gleam streaked across the air like a white ribbon.
"It still won't work!" Han Chen scratched his head. Ever since he had returned, he had been searching for that feeling he had during the day. However, he was disappointed that he was no longer able to sense the power of the sword.
Recalling the move he used to defeat Li Jian, that kind of power was enough to move one's heart. If he could completely grasp that "Sword Force", Han Chen was confident that he would be able to fight against a martial cultivation at the third level of the Refinement Realm.
What Han Chen urgently needed was an increase in his strength. Only with great strength would he not be bullied. Only with great strength would he not be mocked by others. Thinking about how he was looked down upon by the Huayun City, Luo Zhong, Lu Bai and the others when he came to the inner sect a few days ago, he couldn't help but clench his fists tightly.
"Could it be that only in the Spirit Gathering Tower can one comprehend the sword force?" Once he made up his mind, Han Chen immediately rushed towards the Spirit Gathering Tower.
After half an hour, Han Chen arrived at the Spirit Gathering Tower. Compared to the day, the number of people here had been reduced by more than half. Without stopping at the first floor, he went straight to the third floor.
There were around twenty people on the third floor, half of them were absorbing spiritual energy, and the other half were comprehending the mysteries of the wall. Seeing Han Chen coming down, only a few people cast their gazes at him, and then continued with their own work.
When Han Chen arrived at the place where he was during the day, he first calmed his heart. Then he turned his gaze to the sword on the wall, just as he had seen it earlier in the day.
The comprehension of "Sword Force" was not only about talent. There was even an opportunity. Only by seizing this opportunity would he be able to discover the mystery behind it. Within the inner sect of Mystical Peak, there were many geniuses who could truly comprehend this sword force.
A moment later, Han Chen's attentive gaze did not bring him the effect he had imagined, as the luck of the day did not look after him. After staring at it for a long time, he felt his eyes grow dazed, and he was unable to comprehend anything at all.
"What went wrong?"
Han Chen muttered softly. Just then, the The Supreme Divine Diagram in his body transmitted a slight fluctuation. Han Chen was startled, could it be that it wanted to give him a hint again?
When he looked at the longsword again, something unexpected happened. The edge of the sword was split into two, and two was split into four. Following that, Han Chen's entire pupil was filled with tens of thousands of sword lights. The endless sword glows intertwined and turned into a sharp and imposing aura.
Sword Force! Han Chen once again felt its existence.
Time slowly passed. The people on the third floor had changed batch after batch. No one noticed that in the corner, there was a monk like youth meditating.
The current Han Chen was com
pletely immersed in the comprehension of "Sword Force". He knew nothing about the events of the past. If anyone were to observe him carefully, they would notice. A layer of faint black light surrounded the surface of Han Chen's body. That black light was like a sponge absorbing water, absorbing the surrounding spirit energy into his body.
devouring ability! This was completely Han Chen's subconscious action, and it was not intentional. Even as he comprehended the sword energy, he didn't forget to absorb the spiritual energy inside the tower.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
"Finally, someone noticed the motionless Han Chen who was sitting in the corner. That person seems to have been here for several days. Could something have happened to him? "
A slim young man said. A companion beside him replied, "Shall we go and take a look?"
"Alright." The man nodded and walked towards Han Chen's location. When he stopped at a distance of about a meter, just as he was about to call his opponent up, Han Chen suddenly opened his eyes.
The man instantly felt a chill down his spine, and his body and mind were shocked by the aura that was being emitted from Han Chen's body.
"I'm sorry." Han Chen nodded apologetically, then stood up and went up the stairs to the second floor.
Han Chen's actions, in the eyes of the people around them, were extremely strange. That man's companion walked over and asked curiously, "What's wrong with you?" Why does it feel like I've seen a ghost? "
"What a strong aura." The man smiled wryly and shook his head, "You really gave me a fright just now."
Han Chen stepped out of the Spirit Gathering Tower's gate, the clear air blowing towards him, immediately giving him an indescribable feeling of refreshment. Although he didn't know how long he had been inside, he was certain that it would take him some time.
"Han Chen, you were actually here?" Before they had even taken a few steps, Wu Jun's familiar voice rang out from behind them.
Han Chen's mind lit up, seeing that the other party was walking over hastily, he immediately went to welcome him: "Senior brother Wu Jun, why are you here?"
