The Sword Palace, originally planned to be completed in three months, took a full five months due to certain requests from Palace Master Xiao.

The remaining two months were spent on the additional building.

The thirty-three stories high Sword Tower appeared like a peerless gigantic sword, pointing towards the sky. Its pure white and slightly translucent structure seemed as if it were forged from crystal, exuding grandeur and luxury while harboring an inner Sword Qi.

"This Sword Tower was modeled after the sword in my hand. I wonder what Sword Master Shen thinks of it?" Qing Yu gently caressed the Nirvana Sword, asking without turning his head.

From behind came the rustling sounds as an old man in gray robes emerged from the forest.

"The sword is a fine sword, dignified and majestic, with an aura of the Heavenly Dao evident within. Had it existed one hundred and fifty years ago, it would have a place in the Sword Discussion Hall and a spot on the Famous Sword List."

Shen Cangwu lavishly praised the Nirvana Sword, marveling at its Divine brilliance.

As for the Sword Tower mentioned by Qing Yu...

"It holds the form but lacks the grace. Compared to ordinary famous swords, this tower is remarkable, but when compared to the sword in your hand, it desecrates your weapon."

Shen Cangwu criticized the Sword Tower bluntly, believing it diminished the Nirvana Sword's stature.

In truth, there was no wrongdoing in his words. The Sword Tower was built in merely two months, and even with the help of the Eight Divisions of Taoists using Circulation of the Six Voids Technique, and the design by several craftsmen from Northern Zhou, it was still lacking, as Shen Cangwu rightly pointed out.

If a Sword Tower built in two months could rival the Nirvana Sword in aura, then why would Qing Yu need to wield a sword?

"The sword is named 'Nirvana,' a Heavenly Divine Artifact."

Qing Yu recited the name of Nirvana softly; the Nirvana Sword responded by drawing partially from its sheath, emitting a gentle Holy Light. "Since the Sword Tower was created in semblance of the Nirvana Sword, it naturally also bears the meaning of Nirvana Rebirth. I intend for swordsmen of the world to enter this tower for trials. If one reaches the pinnacle of sword principles, Sword Heart, and swordsmanship, they may ascend to the top of the tower and be titled 'Sealing Sword Master.'

Those who reach beyond the thirtieth level but fail to reach the top may be entered into the Sealed List, their names passed down through generations."

Qing Yu slowly turned around, gently pressing the Nirvana Sword back into its sheath. "When this tower withstands the trials of swordsmen worldwide, it will naturally possess an atmosphere surmounting the peak of Sword Dao. I have named this tower 'Sealing Sword Tower.' Sword Master Shen, what do you think?"

Once more inquiring for an opinion, this time Shen Cangwu was left speechless, both shocked and angered. His trembling finger pointed at Qing Yu, his voice filled with astonishment and fury, "You... you intend to destroy Sword God Lake?!"

Sword God Lake is a holy land at the pinnacle of Sword Dao. The Sword Discussion Hall is known for its renowned swordsmen, and in the Sword Immersion Lake lie Divine Swords famed throughout the world. Its functions are eerily similar to Qing Yu's conception of the Sealing Sword Tower.

If the swordsmen of the world all entered the Sealing Sword Tower for trials, seeking a name on the Sealed List and aspiring for the position of Sealing Sword Master, even if Sword God Lake were rebuilt, could it return to its former glory?

That's why Shen Cangwu said Qing Yu intended to destroy Sword God Lake.

If the Sealing Sword Tower truly came to be as Qing Yu envisioned, it would undoubtedly replace Sword God Lake's status. At that time, the Sword God Lake cherished by the elders of Buried Sword Peak would truly cease to exist.

"Xiao Qianxiu, you are a descendant of the Master of Sword God Lake, yet you seek to destroy Sword God Lake. You..."

Fury, heartbreak, and sorrow resounded in the clanging of swords, as Shen Cangwu pressed his sword, glaring at Qing Yu, his eyes revealing a deep killing intent.

If it had been the past Xiao Qianxiu making such statements, Shen Cangwu would have merely laughed it off as the ramblings of a fool. He knew clearly the nature of the past Xiao Qianxiu, a man given to daydreams.

But now...

"Sword Master Shen, do you think you can best me? Do you wish to repeat the fate of Zhong Qingling?"

In the gentle words was a majestic and overpowering Sword Intent emanating from Qing Yu, causing Shen Cangwu to frown, sensing a crisis hanging over him like a shadow.

Yet he still showed no signs of yielding.

"Silence, you have no right to call yourself 'Xiao.' Xiao Qianxiu, despite his lofty ambitions, never sought to overthrow Sword God Lake. His thoughts were of restoring the glory of Sword God Lake and the Xiao Family. You're not Xiao Qianxiu; you don't deserve to wear his face!" Shen Cangwu shouted angrily.

Previously, though he suspected Xiao Qianxiu had been replaced, Shen Cangwu harbored no intention of exposing the truth. Although Xiao Qianxiu was the last heir of the Master of Sword God Lake, due to his ancestor's actions and his own character, he was not favored by the lot at Buried Sword Peak.

Thus, even if Xiao Qianxiu might have been murdered and impersonated, the elders of Buried Sword Peak had no intention of battling a powerful swordsman over him.

But now...

Shen Cangwu's right hand tightened, ready to draw his sword. Even if it meant death, he would let the madman trying to usurp Sword God Lake taste its might.

However...

"Gulp—" Shen Cangwu swallowed, brimming with fear and suspicion at the sword tip hovering so close, "When?!"

Unbeknownst to him and without knowing how it was done, Qing Yu had already traversed several meters, with his sword pointing at Shen Cangwu's brow. The chilling Sword Qi even made his brow ache.

"A clueless loser, drowning in the glory of the past, dares to draw a sword before me..."

Qing Yu slightly looked away, staring directly into Shen Cangwu's eyes, "If it were the Sword God standing before you today, would you dare to draw your sword?"

Would you dare to draw?

The simple words caused memories to surge within Shen Cangwu, as if he were once again brought back to one hundred and fifty years ago, facing that abandoned disciple of Sword God Lake holding a Broken Sword.

Would you dare to draw?

No.

Why is Buried Sword Peak named Buried Sword Peak? Because those on the peak have dead Sword Hearts, leaving only empty shells.

Those who dared to draw their swords had already perished under the Broken Sword of the Sword God one hundred and fifty years ago. Though they might have been reckless or somewhat irrational, at least they died gloriously, with no regrets.

And the remaining people, maybe to preserve what little fire was left, maybe knowing they couldn't act rashly, were not necessarily all cowardly. But the figure so powerful as to be unrivaled had undoubtedly been deeply imprinted into their souls.

This is also why the people of Buried Sword Peak sought to cultivate a new Sword God rather than thinking of breaking through themselves. Because they were already broken.

And now, faced with this swordsman wearing Xiao Qianxiu's face, Shen Cangwu once again recalled the figure from one hundred and fifty years ago.

Their appearances were different, their builds were different, their weapons were different, but they shared one significant similarity: an unbeatable spirit and incredible strength.

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