SWNOVELXO Chapter 139: The Holy Spirit Record
Chapter 139: The Holy Spirit Record
Sword of Destruction? Xu Lian noticed two characters engraved near the hilt of the sword: (伐世). This must be the name of the sword. It seemed quite impressive, and the terrifying phenomenon in the sky might have been caused by this sword. If so, then this sword must be a renowned weapon; otherwise, it wouldn’t have caused such a commotion.
Seeing Jiang Yiming’s rabbit red eyes, Xu Lian was startled. “Hey, brother-in-law, what’s with that look?”
Jiang Yiming clenched his teeth so tightly that it seemed like he wanted to crush them. “The Sword of Destruction is the weapon of the founding ancestor of our Jiang family!”
Xu Lian suddenly understood. No wonder Jiang Yiming had such a strong reaction. The weapon of the founding ancestor had been obtained by an outsider like him. Of course, he would be envious and resentful… probably wishing that he could strangle Xu Lian!
Xu Lian was delighted. “So this sword is really powerful?”
Jiang Yiming pointed darkly to the sky. “Don’t you see? It’s not just powerful, it’s an incomparably ferocious sword. The Great Canyon of Taizhou Prefecture was created by our ancestor’s casual slash with this sword. If your cultivation is strong enough to wield it, you could split the entire Taizhou Prefecture with a single strike.”
“…” Xu Lian’s eyes widened. It seemed that he had truly stumbled upon a treasure.
Why did the Sword of Destruction, which had not been given to any member of the Jiang family or the other twelve clans, recognize him, an outsider?
He didn’t believe that it was just luck. This couldn’t be a coincidence, there must be a reason.
After some thought, he began to understand.
The Armory Pavilion was spiritual. It would provide a weapon based on the martial skill performed by the person standing in front of the stone gate.
He had performed the Breaking Wind Sword Technique, which was just a basic manual given to him by the Yi Sect. It wasn’t an incomparable sword technique. Logically, the Breaking Wind Sword Technique shouldn’t have been enough to earn the recognition of the Sword of Destruction. So what was the real reason why the Sword of Destruction recognized him?
It was because the Breaking Wind Sword Technique had been directly recorded by his Golden Finger, allowing him to master it to perfection, reaching the pinnacle of skill.
No one in the world could perform the Breaking Wind Sword Technique better than him.
Even if the founding ancestor of the Jiang family stood here, he couldn’t perform it better than Xu Lian. This was the real reason why the Sword of Destruction recognized him!
Therefore, the Sword of Destruction didn’t recognize the Breaking Wind Sword Technique – it recognized his god-like sword skills, which were essentially the result of his Golden Finger abilities.
“Put it away quickly!”
Jiang Yunyan’s expression changed, and she hurriedly took out an empty scabbard and threw it to Xu Lian. “The appearance of the Sword of Destruction has caused a heavenly phenomenon. The commotion is too big and might attract the attention of greater powers.”
Xu Lian caught the scabbard and slowly sheathed the Sword of Destruction.
In an instant, the night-like sky returned to daylight and the crimson lightning disappeared. The sunlight once again illuminated the land.
[Name: Xu Lian]
[Rank: Transformation Strength Rank 1 Stage]
[Skills: Breaking Wind Sword Technique (Volumes 1-3), Seven Styles of Primal Gang (Complete Edition), Short Fist – Shadow Pursuit]
[Item: Sword of Destruction (Heaven Grade 9 Stars, forged from Dark Vein Divine Iron, extremely tough and sharp. Once unsheathed, it can summon the Sword Domain of Night and Blood Lightning, greatly enhancing the wielder within the domain.)]
Heavenly Level 9 Stars? Xu Lian was stunned. This was beyond his understanding. He didn’t know what Heavenly Grade 9 Stars meant.
However, according to the description of the item, the Sword of Destruction could summon the Night and Blood Lightning Sword Domain, giving the wielder a significant boost. If a peerless expert used this sword and received the Night and Blood Lightning enhancement, the result would be unimaginably terrifying.
Xu Lian asked, “What should I do now? I’ve already obtained the weapon from the Armory Pavilion. Should I still get the cultivation manual from the Canon Pavilion?”
Jiang Yunyan and Jiang Yiming exchanged glances. The siblings were at a loss for words. He had already obtained the Sword of Destruction, which was a huge loss for the Thirteen Clans. If he were to take a peerless cultivation manual from the Canon Pavilion, wouldn’t the Thirteen Clans be devastated?
However, it wouldn’t be fair to stop him as he did have the right to one opportunity at the Canon Pavilion.
Jiang Yiming gritted his teeth. “Go ahead! I don’t think the Canon Pavilion will also give you an incomparable cultivation manual.”
Xu Lian immediately went to the stone gate of the Canon Pavilion. Following Jiang Yunyan’s earlier instructions, he displayed his energy and cultivation level, his body burning like golden flames, showing the full extent of his Transformation Strength Rank 1 Stage.
Click – The stone gate of the Canon Pavilion opened and a scroll flew out.
Xu Lian caught it and saw that the scroll was made of ancient turtle shells connected together.
He looked up to the sky and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there was no celestial phenomenon this time. It seemed that this scroll wasn’t as earth-shattering as the Sword of Destruction.
Seeing the scroll made of turtle shells, Jiang Yiming’s vision darkened, and he almost fainted. The composure of a great clan member vanished as he blurted out, “Holy crap!”
Jiang Yunyan’s tall figure swayed, and she seemed unsteady on her feet. Her face turned red as if her blood pressure had spiked, and she muttered in a daze, “We’re done for…”
Noticing the siblings’ reactions, Xu Lian instinctively looked at the name of the turtle shell scripture and asked, “Sacred Spirit Record? Is it famous? Is it also the cultivation manual of your Jiang family’s founding ancestor?”
“Stop!”
“Don’t move!”
Angry shouts rang out.
Xu Lian was startled. He saw small boats slicing through the waves like flying swords.
The members of the Thirteen Clans had all arrived, their faces contorted with rage, their eyes burning like red-hot coals. They stared at Xu Lian like wounded beasts, as if they would kill him immediately if he dared to open the Turtle Shell Scripture.
Oh no… Xu Lian’s body tensed. He knew that things had escalated.
Soon, the members of the Thirteen Clans surrounded the small boat carrying Xu Lian, Jiang Yunyan, and Jiang Yiming.
“Don’t misunderstand.”
Xu Lian placed the Sword of Destruction and the Turtle Shell Scripture on the boat, raising his hands in surrender. No matter how valuable the items were, his life was more important…
When the members of the Thirteen Clans saw the sword and the scripture on the boat, they all took a deep breath.
“The celestial phenomenon earlier was indeed the appearance of the Sword of Destruction!”
“And the Holy Spirit Scripture has also appeared!”
Xu Lian clasped his hands and explained, “I came here with the talisman, intending to retrieve a weapon from the Armory Pavilion and a cultivation manual from the Canon Pavilion. I didn’t expect to find the weapon of the founding ancestor of the Jiang family and this turtle-shell scripture.”
The members of the Thirteen Clans fell silent.
The atmosphere was suffocating.
Xu Lian’s hair stood on end for fear that the members of the Thirteen Clans would pounce on him… and tear him to pieces.
He looked at the Jiang family patriarch and Jiang Xianyu’s parents, hoping that they would intercede on his behalf. Unfortunately, the patriarch and her parents, who had been so kind to him during the wedding, now turned a cold shoulder, completely ignoring his pleading gaze.
How realistic… Xu Lian felt helpless. It seemed like these two items were the treasures of the Thirteen Clans, touching the very foundation of their heritage.
“Who dares to touch my husband!”
A cold shout rang out as Jiang Xianyu hurriedly steered a small boat toward them.
She pushed through the Thirteen Clans’ boats and broke into the “encirclement”. She leaped onto Xu Lian’s boat and stood protectively in front of him, her expression icy as she glared at the members of the Thirteen Clans. “What are you all doing?”
Xu Lian felt a warmth in his heart. The destined marriage was truly a blessing. Jiang Xianyu was like a warm coat in winter… He held her gently. “I am fine. I don’t need these two things. Let’s just go.”
“Don’t worry, husband. With me here, no one can touch you.”
Jiang Xianyu glanced back at Xu Lian, then swept her cold gaze over the members of the Thirteen Clans. “Look at yourselves! I am ashamed to be from the same clan as you!
Think back to ancient times, when the ancestors of the Thirteen Clans started out in the wilderness, fighting fierce beasts and rising among countless races. They ruled the land and shook the world with their power, defeating the Demon King and creating the great legacy of Taizhou Prefecture. What a heroic spirit they had!
But now their descendants are unworthy, each generation worse than the last. What have we become?
You all still dream of being a super clan, basking in the glory of your ancestors and living off their relics.
The Armory Pavilion and the Canon Pavilion, two treasure troves, are right in front of you. Can you gain the recognition of these treasures?
You can’t.
If you can’t, then step aside and watch with your eyes wide open!
My husband can.
He has gained the recognition of these treasures, and he has the potential to lead the Thirteen Clans to revival. Yet you are all clinging to your old ways, narrow-minded and short-sighted.”
The members of the Thirteen Clans all blushed with shame, looking like children who had been scolded.
Xu Lian couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Xianyu a few more times. He hadn’t expected this goddess-like captain to have such a majestic side.
Jiang Xianyu coldly pointed at the sword and the turtle shell scripture at her feet. “The Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record – my husband has already retrieved them for you. Don’t you want them?
Take them.
Go ahead!
They’re yours.
But you can’t even lift them!”
Not a single member of the Thirteen Clans dared to step forward to take the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record.
These treasures had not recognized them. They couldn’t even touch them.