Chapter 1 The Bet Known to All

As time fermented, the bet between Qiao Yu and Huangquan Hirasaka gradually became known to everyone in the Ninth Universe.

If Tian and Xing became famous in one battle, then this bet was what made everyone completely remember Qiao Yu.

Everyone knew that the Bai family had produced a genius even more terrifying than Bai Shiyan, but his surname was not Bai.

This news also quickly reached the Xuantian Sword Tomb.

Inside the Xuantian Sword Tomb, a black-robed youth with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes slowly walked to a huge stone tablet.

"Demigod Realm, Seventh Layer!"

Looking at the five blood-red characters that shone so brightly on the stone tablet, the black-robed youth's lips curled up slightly, his face full of pride.

"Ma Fei, Demigod Realm, Seventh Layer!"

Beside the stone tablet, an elder of the Xuantian Sword Tomb glanced at the information displayed on the tablet and announced it excitedly.

Such a young Demigod Realm seventh layer had completely broken all the records in the history of the Xuantian Sword Tomb.

Then, the elder cupped his fist towards Ma Fei and said respectfully.

"Congratulations, First Sword Child, your strength has once again advanced by leaps and bounds, and you have reached the seventh layer of the Demigod Realm. Looking at the young talents of the entire Ninth Universe, it is difficult to find someone with a higher realm than you!"

As soon as the elder finished speaking, a clamor immediately erupted in the crowded square of the Xuantian Sword Tomb. It seemed that everyone was very excited and had something to say.

"The talent of the First Sword Child is too terrifying. I remember the first time I saw him, he was only in the Saint Realm. How long has it been? He is already at the seventh layer of the Demigod Realm!"

"Hehe, the First Sword Child is definitely a chosen one. You know, when the First Sword Child joined our Xuantian Sword Tomb, he was just a handyman disciple! After the trip to Tian and Xing, he successfully entered the Demigod Realm and became the Third Sword Child! Then, he successively defeated the original Second and First Sword Children, looking down on his peers! I wouldn't even dare to dream like that!"

"Your news is outdated. It is said that the First Sword Child had a competition with a Pseudo-God Realm elder of the inner sect before, and the result was that the two were evenly matched! After hundreds of rounds of fighting, the First Sword Child only lost by a single move!"

"What? The First Sword Child can already challenge the Pseudo-God Realm? This is too terrifying!"

Facing the exclamations and praises from the crowd in the square, Ma Fei raised his head slightly, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the feeling of being sought after by thousands of people.

Wasn't it for this moment that he worked so hard to cultivate?

At this moment, an old man appeared in the square. His figure was heroic and majestic, overlooking all living beings like a giant standing tall.

As soon as the many disciples in the square saw this man, they immediately knelt on the ground, and a neat and uniform shout resounded through the sky, containing fanaticism and respect in their voices.

"Greetings, Starry Sky Sword Saint!"

This old man was Situ Suinian, the Starry Sky Sword Saint who was famous throughout the Ninth Universe and the fastest person to advance from the Demigod Realm to the Pseudo-God Realm.

After Situ Suinian appeared, he first glanced at the stone tablet, then looked at Ma Fei with satisfaction and said.

"Ma Fei, are you willing to become my only personal disciple?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire square was in an uproar! Countless people instantly turned red-eyed, wishing they could replace Ma Fei.

The Starry Sky Sword Saint Situ Suinian was actually going to personally accept a disciple?

You must know that Situ Suinian had never accepted a single disciple in his life, and his Starry Sky Sword Art was enough to dominate the entire Ninth Universe.

To be able to become Situ Suinian's personal disciple was simply a blessing that had been cultivated for eight lifetimes.

But what Ma Fei said next made everyone's jaws drop and they almost stared their eyeballs out!

"I'm sorry... Senior Situ, I already have a master."

Situ Suinian's face also flashed with a clear look of astonishment when he heard this.

If he, the Starry Sky Sword Saint, released the news that he wanted to accept a disciple, the number of people who wanted to be his disciple could surround several planets.

But now that he took the initiative to accept a disciple, he was actually rejected?

The elder who had been there from the beginning became anxious when he saw this and quickly tugged at Ma Fei's sleeve.

"Ma Fei! Don't talk nonsense. It's your good fortune for eight lifetimes that Sword Saint is willing to accept you as a disciple! Quickly agree!"

"Besides, you're just a person from a small place. What kind of expert can your master be? How can he be compared with Sword Saint?"

Ma Fei took a deep breath, and his expression became serious.

"Elder Xue, I respect you as a senior, but please don't say these words again in the future. You are not qualified to discuss my master, Ma Fei!"

Elder Xue wanted to say something more, but Situ Suinian waved his hand to stop him, then looked at Ma Fei and said calmly.

"Ma Fei, since you admire your master so much, then why don't you show me what he taught you?"

"Alright!"

Ma Fei didn't waste any time, and the Worryfree Sword was instantly unsheathed.

"Pingyang Sword Art First Style, One Sword Pingyang!"

"Pingyang Sword Art Second Style, Sword Pierces the Rainbow!"

"Pingyang Sword Art Third Style..."

As Ma Fei's sword moved, countless sword energies surged out, and brilliant sword lights shone on the square.

Situ Suinian just watched indifferently, without any fluctuations on his face.

But as the moves progressed, Situ Suinian's eyes gradually changed.

"One Sword Subdues Chaos! Brilliant as the Blazing Sun!"

When Ma Fei unleashed the last sword, with a clang, the long swords of everyone in the square were instantly unsheathed.

All the swords seemed to be paying tribute to their king, and they were neatly unsheathed by a third.

"Ten Thousand Swords Paying Homage?"

Situ Suinian murmured to himself. Then, a look of anticipation appeared on the face of the Starry Sky Sword Saint, who was famous throughout the Ninth Universe.

"Ma Fei, stop. The person who was able to create such a sword art is indeed qualified to teach you! I won't force you to be my disciple anymore."

"However, I have a request! I hope to fight your master once!"

As the saying goes, an expert knows if there is one as soon as he makes a move.

As Situ Suinian, who had devoted his whole life to the sword, could feel a lot of things through the Pingyang Sword Art.

The person who could create such a sword art, even if his realm was not high, his attainments in swordsmanship must be at their peak!

"Sure, but I have to ask my master if he is willing." Ma Fei nodded.

"It doesn't matter."

Situ Suinian took out a crystal-clear jade stone, then formed a sword with his two fingers and carved the two characters "Starry Sky" on the jade stone.

A terrifying sword intent surged out through these two characters. Just looking at these two characters made people feel the sharpness of the sword intent.

"Take this. When you see your master, give this jade stone to him, and he will naturally understand."

Ma Fei respectfully took the jade stone and carefully put it away.

Situ Suinian nodded, then asked.

"Since you and I have no fate to become master and disciple, then as the Sword Master of the Xuantian Sword Tomb, I should naturally reward my disciple for achieving the seventh layer of the Demigod Realm at such a young age. Tell me, Ma Fei, what do you want?"

Ma Fei, who had finally waited for the Starry Sky Sword Saint to say these words, immediately responded.

"Senior Situ, I want to enter the Sword Soul Tomb!"

"Sword Soul Tomb?"

Situ Suinian frowned slightly.

The Sword Soul Tomb that Ma Fei mentioned was a grave.

Since the establishment of the Xuantian Sword Tomb, sword cultivators who have reached the Pseudo-God Realm in strength will be buried in the Sword Soul Tomb after death.

After those sword cultivators die, their sword intent does not dissipate, but condenses on their swords from when they were alive. Over time, the Sword Soul Tomb has become a paradise for sword cultivators. Countless different sword intents surge within it, for people to comprehend.

But there are advantages and disadvantages. Because the sword intent is numerous and mixed, it is easy to become possessed in the Sword Soul Tomb if one's mind is not firm enough.

It is said that in the deepest part of the Sword Soul Tomb, there is even the sword intent of a god!

"Have you thought it through? Although that place can improve your strength extremely quickly, it is also extremely easy to get lost. Every year, our Xuantian Sword Tomb has geniuses who are lost in it, including former Sword Children!"

"Senior, I have thought it through!" Ma Fei's tone was firm, and his brows were full of pride. "Wherever I want to go, let alone a Sword Soul Tomb! Even hell can't stop me, Ma Fei!"

"Good!" Seeing this, Situ Suinian no longer stopped Ma Fei and opened the door to the Sword Soul Tomb for him.

Ma Fei glanced at the dark entrance, then turned his head to look at the distant horizon, muttering to himself.

"Qiao Yu... don't even think about leaving me behind!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Fei stepped into the Sword Soul Tomb without looking back!