Chu Yang had already learned from his attendant about the peculiarities of Void Sword Peak in considerable detail. He couldn't help but be surprised in his heart; after all, his master was known as the Sword Sovereign, yet he had only managed to reach the seventh level of the peak.
There were still three entire levels ahead that even the Sword Sovereign couldn't surpass.
This sparked a flicker of fighting spirit within Chu Yang. Despite his long period of arduous cultivation, he wasn't entirely sure of his current strength. After all, sword cultivators cultivated an invincible sword heart.
Facing a bottleneck now, he feared it would be difficult to break through in the short term. This provided a perfect opportunity to test his strength using Void Sword Peak.
For three whole years, Chu Yang had not set foot outside the pavilion. Now, unexpectedly, he appeared within the Heavenly Sword Sect.
The disciples who saw Chu Yang's appearance were all greatly surprised.
They were curious about why Senior Brother Chu had come out of seclusion this time.
Ignoring the gazes of these disciples around him, Chu Yang proceeded alone to a mountain peak that resembled a sharp sword.
The mountain's peculiar shape was astonishing. Not only did it resemble an extraordinary sword, but as soon as one approached its base, one could sense endless sword intent bursting forth from Void Sword Peak.
Feeling the powerful sword intent contained within Void Sword Peak, excitement flickered across Chu Yang's face.
He stepped toward Void Sword Peak and ascended to its first level!
In an instant, overwhelming sword intent, like countless sharp blades, assaulted Chu Yang as if to tear his body apart.
With a light snort, Chu Yang's long sword trembled as his unparalleled sword intent seemed capable of cutting through the heavens and the earth.
The sword intent bursting forth from Void Sword Peak was shattered by Chu Yang's sword.
Outside Void Sword Peak, news of Chu Yang's attempt to conquer the peak spread like a hurricane throughout the entire Heavenly Sword Sect.
In no time, eighty percent of the disciples of Heavenly Sword Sect rushed to Void Sword Peak.
Three years ago, Chu Yang had already shown unparalleled talent in swordsmanship. Now, after three years, no one knew how strong he had become.
Perhaps through Void Sword Peak, they could gain some understanding.
A sword cultivator whispered softly, "Do you think Senior Brother Chu will break the Sect Master's record of reaching the seventh level?"
"Impossible!"
"Although Senior Brother Chu is a monstrous talent, he has only been practicing swordsmanship for four years since he started on the path of the sword. Even if he's extraordinarily talented, it's impossible for him to break the record set by the Sect Master. Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that Senior Brother Chu's strength has already surpassed that of the Sect Master?"
"Indeed, if Senior Brother Chu can reach the fourth or even fifth level of Void Sword Peak, it would already be incredibly frightening!"
The disciples discussed fervently, their gazes fixed on the projection of Void Sword Peak.
...
In just a few breaths of time, Chu Yang had already reached the third level of Void Sword Peak.
However, the third level of Void Sword Peak was far from Chu Yang's limit. Facing the sword intent of the third level, Chu Yang hadn't even drawn his sword yet.
The sword trembled, and boundless sword intent erupted. The sword intent of the third level of Void Sword Peak was shattered.
Chu Yang's figure appeared exceptionally slender as he walked towards the direction of the fourth level.
Fifth level!
Finally, Chu Yang arrived at the seventh level of Void Sword Peak.
This was also the level the Sword Sovereign had once reached during his attempt at Void Sword Peak.
Outside Void Sword Peak, the sword cultivators who had been watching were already dumbfounded.
Chu Yang's journey through the levels seemed too easy, didn't it? Even upon reaching the seventh level, he still hadn't drawn his sword.
No one could discern where Chu Yang's limits lay.
"Perhaps Senior Brother Chu Yang can really break the Sect Master's record..."
"Monstrous, too monstrous! This is what a true genius of the sword should be like. We can't compare to Senior Brother Chu Yang at all!"
The disciples of Heavenly Sword Sect wore bitter smiles. They had long been bewildered by Chu Yang's strength.
Several disciples had already gone to inform the Sect Master.
For the Heavenly Sword Sect, today might be a glorious day!
The scene shifted. Chu Yang had now arrived at the seventh level.
The powerful sword intent here was many times stronger than on the previous six levels. In the void, an invisible sword blade began to take shape.
The boundless sword intent seemed capable of tearing apart the heavens and freezing time itself.
Even the disciples watching outside Void Sword Peak could keenly feel the terror of this sword intent.
Unmatchable!
Yet, even in the face of such overwhelming sword intent, Chu Yang remained unfazed.
Clang!
A crisp hum echoed as Chu Yang's long sword was unsheathed!
The sword light flowed like the Milky Way inverted, like the sword of creation itself. Under this sword, everything in the world paled in comparison, unable to be mentioned in the same breath.
Boom!
A massive roar resounded as the sword light washed over, sword intent rampant.
At that moment, it seemed as if the heavens and earth had quieted down. Massive dust clouds obscured everyone's view.
Shortly after, a slender figure slowly appeared before everyone's eyes.
Chu Yang's expression remained unchanged. Holding his long sword, he stepped towards higher levels of Void Sword Peak.
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"Oh my heavens, Senior Brother Chu Yang actually broke through the seventh level. His strength, I'm afraid, is already on par with the Sect Master's!"
"Four years, only four years have passed. Could Senior Brother Chu Yang already possess the strength of a Grand Sage, or even that of a Supreme?"
The disciples exclaimed in astonishment, feeling that their worldview had collapsed.
At this moment, the Sword Sovereign had already appeared at the foot of Void Sword Peak. He looked at the proud young man and couldn't help but be amazed.
Although he had made progress in his strength, he could at most break through the seventh level. He knew he absolutely couldn't break through the eighth level of Void Sword Peak.
And Chu Yang's performance clearly wasn't his limit yet. Could he break through the eighth level?!
Eighth level of Void Sword Peak.
Chu Yang controlled his sword with his qi, a sword light chilling ninety thousand miles, breaking through the eighth level's great barrier!
He reached the ninth level!
Void Sword Peak had a total of ten levels. Reaching the ninth level undoubtedly meant possessing Supreme-level strength.
At this moment, Chu Yang also clearly felt some difficulty. The sword intent on the ninth level was much stronger than the sword intent his master had displayed.
However, Chu Yang did not retreat.
The sword in his hand seemed to merge with him, reaching the state of unity between man and sword.
He was the sword, and the sword was him!
Bang!
The sword intent collapsed, will shattered.
Chu Yang's mouth involuntarily sprayed out a large pool of blood, and his breath also weakened considerably.
Tenth level!
The final challenge of Void Sword Peak!
Outside Void Sword Peak and beyond the Mirror of the Heavenly Emperor, all the observing cultivators held their breath.
Could the Sword Sovereign break through the tenth level?
Chu Yang arrived at the tenth level.
Unlike the other nine levels, there was nothing here. It was as if chaos had just opened, and the world was silent.
Under this vast sky, there was only him.
Everyone was puzzled. What was happening?
In the next moment, an immeasurable sword light appeared out of nowhere. This sword lacked the dazzling brilliance of previous techniques—it was just one sword!
Yet this one sword directly split open and shattered this chaotic world.
It reduced the entire world to nothingness.
Even Chu Yang, seeing this sword, felt shocked.
This was truly, a sword that opened the gate of heaven!
Just as Chu Yang was astonished, the world returned to normal. All the anomalies disappeared, and the scene before him changed back to Void Sword Peak.
Chaos receded, and the astonishing sword also vanished.
In the sky, a golden pillar of light shot straight into the clouds, then landed on Chu Yang.
Chu Yang fell into a sudden realization, as if his soul had entered a completely new world.