Inside the Divine Sword Sect.

When the Divine Sword Sect's disciples saw their Sect Leader serving like a servant at the side of a legendary Monk, they were all so shocked that their jaws nearly dropped.

These disciples knew that their Sect Master was profound in Sword Dao, decisive in killing, and would often draw his sword at the slightest disagreement.

"Senior Bai, I have already ordered the disciples to prepare a banquet to welcome and cleanse you of your journey's dust," said Li Qingxuan with utmost respect to Bai Yan.

"No need. My purpose here is to comprehend the Sword Intent left behind from my past life at the Giant Sword; take me there," commanded Bai Yan, with Li Qingxuan leading the way.

This time, with Li Qingxuan present, no Monk dared to stop Bai Yan.

After Li Qingxuan brought Bai Yan to the base of the Giant Sword, he stood respectfully to one side.

"It truly is the Sword Intent that I left behind!"

As Bai Yan approached the Giant Sword, his 'All Things Kill' Sword Intent within him also became excited.

Bai Yan flew straight towards the top of the Heavenly Towering Sword; the sword was so massive that its hilt's peak was a circular platform, just large enough for Bai Yan to sit cross-legged.

"Boom!"

As Bai Yan began to comprehend the ubiquitous Sword Intent, a towering Sword Intent burst forth from within the Giant Sword, causing the entire Divine Sword Sect to tremble ceaselessly.

The Star Sea of the entire Divine Sword Star Domain turned into a funnel shape, with Bai Yan, who sat cross-legged on the sword hilt, at the center of it.

At this moment, Bai Yan felt as though he was in the midst of a Sword Tomb, surrounded by endless Sword Intent.

This was the world of the Sword, where even the Cosmic Rules seemed to vanish, leaving only Sword Intent.

And Bai Yan seemed to become the King of this world, all Sword Intent bowing and submitting to him.

In an instant, Bai Yan fell into a state of realization.

"Rumble~!"

At the same time, a tribulation cloud appeared above the Divine Sword Sect, with golden thunderbolts darting incessantly within it.

The Cosmic Will had arrived!

The Cosmic Will, controlling the entire Endless Star Sea, was the true sovereign of this realm.

The anomaly in the Divine Sword Star Domain had attracted it.

"This is bad, it's even drawn the attention of the Cosmic Will!"

Upon seeing the tribulation cloud, Li Qingxuan instantly turned pale with shock!

His power was derived from the Rule Power sprinkled into the Endless Star Sea by the Cosmic Will, and even though he was a supreme being, he dared not make any rash move at this moment.

After the Cosmic Will felt the extremely familiar aura on Bai Yan, the assembled thunderbolts suddenly dispersed.

"Old friend, it has been ten thousand years," Bai Yan said, looking up at the tribulation cloud, his voice filled with endless vicissitudes.

That profound gaze seemed to traverse the distances of time, as if coming from ten thousand years ago.

"Hum~!"

A mysterious fluctuation spread from above the tribulation cloud, sweeping across the entire Divine Sword Star Domain.

"The Cosmic Will is pleased now."

All Monks within the Divine Sword Star Domain who sensed this aura unanimously had the same thought.

Under everyone's gaze, Bai Yan slowly rose into the sky, standing beside the tribulation cloud, making a move that astonished all Monks.

Bai Yan reached out and touched the tribulation cloud, as if a Buddha gently patting his pet.

Shocked! All Monks were astounded!

That was the Cosmic Will, the sovereign of the Endless Star Sea, whose mere anger could cause a Star Domain to collapse.

Yet, to everyone's surprise, the Cosmic Will was not enraged and seemed to enjoy it very much.

"My heavens, just how terrifying is Senior Bai, to have even the Cosmic Will submit to him!"

Li Qingxuan was dumbstruck as he gazed at Bai Yan in the Void, left speechless for a long while.

The elder who had been ordered by Bai Yan to sever his own arm also harbored a fear in his heart after the fact.

Initially, he had thought that Bai Yan was merely posturing. Little did he expect that Bai Yan was actually taking pity on him.

In the Void, Bai Yan continued to whisper to the Cosmic Will, which in turn intermittently released breaths in response.

Time in the entire Divine Sword Star Domain seemed to stand still.

Winds dissipated, waters came to a halt, and all Monks fell into silence.

Fearing they might disturb the exchange between the two.

This extraordinary phenomenon lasted until the tribulation clouds dispersed and the cosmic consciousness vanished.

Bai Yan once again sat cross-legged on the hilt of the sword, comprehending the Sword Intent.

Meanwhile, Li Qingxuan stood guard beside the Giant Sword, acting as a protector for Bai Yan.

This situation persisted for three months.

…

Three months later.

The examination within the Divine Sword Sect had concluded, and the Star Rain Clan had also come to demand an explanation, only to be repelled by a single sword strike from Li Qingxuan.

Bai Yan was still immersed in comprehending the Sword Intent.

"Sect Master, the other ninety-nine sects have all arrived and are waiting for us to commence the Hundred Sects Tournament."

An elder came up to Li Qingxuan and whispered.

Even as he spoke, he often glanced at the hilt extending into the Void, for fear of disturbing Bai Yan's comprehension.

The scene of Bai Yan communicating with the Cosmic Will three months ago was indeed terrifying.

"You all stay here to guard, and absolutely no one should disturb Senior Bai's comprehension."

Li Qingxuan ordered several Saint elders, then proceeded to the square in front of the Sect.

…

By now, the square was already filled with Monks who had come to watch.

In the center of the square, ninety-nine powerful Monks awaited Li Qingxuan's arrival.

Each Monk was accompanied by a younger Disciple who was the main participant of the competition.

"Brother Qingxuan, you've finally arrived. We thought you were too scared to compete."

This person was the Sect Master Ba Dao of the Frenzy Blade Sect, renowned for its blade techniques that were wide open and unrestrained in battle.

It shared a similar but distinct tenacity with the Divine Sword Sect's decisive killing intent.

For thousands of years, the Frenzy Blade Sect and the Divine Sword Sect had vied for the title of the foremost weapon sect through overt and covert struggles, always at odds with each other.

Had it not been for the need to maintain the order of the Hundred Sects Tournament, disciples of both sects would definitely have fought upon encountering each other.

"Hmph, my Divine Sword Sect, even if we fear the Cosmic Thousands of Clans, will not fear your Frenzy Blade Sect."

Li Qingxuan retorted unceremoniously.

"Li by surname, I take offense at your words. How about we have a match first!"

Ba Dao immediately drew the blade on his back, willing to engage in a bout with Li Qingxuan.

"Come on, why would I, Li Qingxuan, be afraid of a brute like you!"

Li Qingxuan stood with his sword, enveloped by Divine Radiance.

"Why can't you two get along peacefully for once? There are so many youngsters watching; you wouldn't want to become a laughing stock."

Just as a fight between the two was about to break out, an elder holding a horsetail whisk came forward to mediate.

"Such air from the two Sect Masters is truly frightening to this concubine."

"Respected Sect Masters, our enemies as Monks lie in the Outer Domain, why draw swords against each other."

A woman in regal attire with a grand shawl and a Monk holding a Zen Staff also stepped forward.

Faced with everyone's persuasion, both Li Qingxuan and Ba Dao snorted coldly and ignored each other.

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