Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 171 Sword Saint Elder

Chapter 171: Chapter 171 Sword Saint Elder

The one paying attention to Chu Feng was an exceptionally beautiful young girl, who looked to be about seventeen or eighteen, akin to a lotus blooming out of the water. Delicately arched eyebrows, ruby lips, a jade-like nose, and skin fair as snow.

Her figure was slender and lofty, with a wasplike waist easily encompassed by a hand, giving her a perfect curvaceous body.

This girl was truly a nation-toppling beauty, fair of complexion and possessing a natural nobility and elegance that made even her casual stance the most striking scenery around, drawing countless men’s eyes.

Chu Feng had seen his share of beauties, and Xie Bing was definitely considered a top-tier beauty within the Jianyun Dynasty.

However, compared to the girl before him, she paled in comparison.

The beauty and nobility of this girl were innate, ingrained deep into her bones. Naturally enchanting.

Young Master Shangguan and others who had entered ahead of Chu Feng, had their gazes, intentionally or not, settling on her charming face. Some were brazen, while others stole glances at her beauty furtively.

Even in the presence of that mysterious black-clothed woman, Chu Feng had never felt as self-conscious as he did at this moment, as if he were somehow soiled and unworthy.

Under the gaze of her phoenix eyes, Chu Feng involuntarily lowered his head, embarrassed to admit it. He, the Eternal Life Pill Master, felt inferior at this moment.

Seeing Chu Feng’s self-conscious lowering of his head and avoiding her gaze, the breathtaking girl couldn’t help but slightly curve the corners of her mouth, revealing a sweet smile.

The fleeting bloom of her youth entranced countless talented individuals.

Young Master Shangguan, standing before Chu Feng, presumptuously believed that the stunning girl was smiling at him.

He immediately took two steps forward and unveiled a gentle and refined smile, "Shangguan Bei has long admired Senior Sister Han, and seeing your celestial beauty today makes me feel like my previous life was lived in vain. But from now on, I can see Senior Sister Han every day."

"Because I will soon become a disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect."

You have to admit that Young Master Shangguan is very vain, and his words were filled with pride and arrogance.

Among the assembled geniuses, not one dared to confidently claim they would be surely accepted into the Ten Thousand Sword Sect. Yet Young Master Shangguan harbored no such doubts, believing his own strength and talent meant the assessment was merely a formality for him.

The way he looked at Senior Sister Han radiated intense fervor, and even a fool could tell he had a deep desire for her.

A graceful lady and a gentleman are a natural match.

With Senior Sister Han’s beauty, it’s natural that men like her and want to possess her.

However, Shangguan Bei’s fervent approach to Senior Sister Han upon just meeting her was rude, even bordering on blasphemy towards her.

"Talk about it after you pass the assessment," said the dazzling girl, her smile disappearing completely from her face. She could afford to smile at Chu Feng, for he was the fiancé in her heart.

But for this arrogant and self-loving Young Master Shangguan, who wanted to cozy up and pursue her, a cold attitude was her natural response.

Faced with a rebuff from Senior Sister Han, Shangguan Bei was not embarrassed.

Instead, he confidently clenched his fist and smiled, "Senior Sister Han, just cheer for me. The title of the New King is undoubtedly mine!"

The so-called New King is the one who achieves first place in the Sect Entrance Examination, surpassing all other heavenly prodigies.

Senior Sister Han remained noncommittal, obviously disinclined to engage with him further.

Her betrothed was right there, and she worried that too much interaction with other young geniuses might further feed Chu Feng’s feelings of inadequacy.

It was clear that Senior Sister Han intended to protect Chu Feng; she didn’t show him any particular attention in front of the crowd, at most throwing him an occasional look.

But Chu Feng could feel it; when she looked at him, her eyes were filled with kindness and a protective warmth that only kin had.

Although he had long heard that Miss Han, Han Xiaoying, was a Sword Dao prodigy and had entered the Wandao Sword Sect at a young age, he had not expected that she had already become an Advanced Level Disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

Moreover, her attitude towards him had also taken Chu Feng by surprise.

After the fall of the Sword King Mansion, friends became strangers as the once allied families distanced themselves from the Mansion, severing ties. The Han Family never mentioned their past engagement agreement with the Chu Family.

Furthermore, knowing how exceptionally beautiful and outstanding Han Xiaoying was, Chu Jianlan knew his younger brother was not worthy of her.

To avoid bringing shame upon himself, he let the matter of their childhood betrothal rot away in silence. But now, Miss Han’s attitude appeared to be quite different from what he had expected!

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After waiting for most of the day, all the pre-selected disciples had completed their registration procedures.

Of course, there were also some who did not meet the criteria and were directly rejected by the registering elders, such as those over the age of eighteen or those whose cultivation did not meet the standards.

However, the first round of selection was not strict; even if one was a year or two older or their cultivation was a bit lacking, as long as they spent some silver, they could easily pass.

It is well known that the conditions for joining the Ten Thousand Sword Sect are extremely stringent, with at most one in ten geniuses being retained to become a newly admitted disciple.

Lax preliminary conditions implied that the subsequent selections would be very strict.

Sure enough, after all the pre-selected disciples had finished registering, a majestic elder in a purple robe arrived on his sword.

Watching the elder swiftly flying on his sword through the sky like a streak of purple light, every pre-selected disciple couldn’t help but show a gaze filled with admiration and eagerness. They were all surging with excitement, secretly setting a grand goal for themselves.

To become a powerful figure like the elder in the purple robe, flying with sword flight, looking down upon the world.

"Welcome Elder Yang!" Everyone present, including Senior Sister Han, respectfully bowed to the elder who arrived on his sword, welcoming Elder Yang’s arrival.

A domineering pressure that enveloped the heavens and the earth indiscriminately covered the area, causing everyone to feel perturbed as if a sharp sword was hanging above their heads.

At any moment it could cause any one of them to be beheaded.

This is the majesty of a Sword Saint.

Chu Feng’s father, Prince Jian, had once attempted to break through to the Sword Saint Realm but unfortunately, he ultimately failed in the endeavor.

It is said that a Sword Saint can have his own Sword Domain, where he is basically invincible within it. Chu Feng has long aspired to reach this realm.

"As expected of the strongest sect in the Northern Territory, a random Elder has the cultivation of a Sword Saint! This is considered a master even throughout the entire Dan State," Chu Feng, in his past life, was one of the top figures of this Dan State.

Under his command, there were more than a hundred Sword Saints.

"You may dispense with the formalities!"

Elder Yang raised his right hand, and an invisible force lifted everyone present.

His austere and severe gaze swept across the crowd, and no one dared to meet his eyes.

"It looks like we have a lot of pre-selected disciples this year!"

"Next, I will announce the rules for advancement. If you want to withdraw, now is the time! Those who agree to participate in the examination, come to the stage and sign the life-death agreement!"

No sooner had Elder Yang’s voice faded than uproar ensued below.

To take part in the Sect Entrance Examination, one actually had to sign a life-death agreement. This was quite frightening.