Chapter 0501 Sword and Saber Manor

Chapter 0501: Blade Manor

"This seed is lifeless!" Qin Yun's voice carried a hint of anger.

The crowd was visibly shocked.

"You can't make the seed sprout, so you say it's dead! What nonsense!"

Liu Chongsheng's voice was full of mockery, his face lighting up with undisguised glee.

"Respected elder, if the seed you gave me isn't dead, then make it sprout to prove it!"

Qin Yun handed the seed over, staring into Lao Huang's somewhat guilty eyes.

Lao Huang glanced at Liu Chongsheng and said coldly, "My role is merely to oversee the process; I have no obligation to verify whether the seed is alive or dead!"

After hearing this, Liu Chongsheng burst into laughter: "A lowly commoner, dreaming of entering a sacred sect like the Medicine Immortal Valley? What a pipe dream! You worthless trash, just give it up!"

"If the seed's dead, that's just your tough luck!"

Qin Yun clenched his fist tightly, crushing the seed in his hand, and a wave of furious energy burst forth from him!

"Your Grass and Trees Star Palace swindled me out of a hundred million purple crystal coins, yet you used such deceit to trick me! I, Qin Yun, vow that I will not rest until I have my revenge!"

"Your Grass and Trees Star Palace will rue this day!"

Qin Yun's words cut like knives, cold and dripping with resentment, sending shivers down the spine.

Liu Chongsheng laughed uproariously, as if he had just heard the joke of the century, his laughter echoing endlessly. His voice dripped with sarcasm as he sneered, "You, a mere wannabe herb farmer, think you can make our Grass and Trees Star Palace pay? What an audacious boast!"

"Liu Chongsheng, right? Mark my words: even if you join the Medicine Immortal Valley, I will end your miserable life one day!"

Qin Yun was furious to the extreme. He had been on the verge of entering the Medicine Immortal Valley!

But Liu Chongsheng, driven by jealousy, had conspired with the overseer to block him at the critical moment!

"Hahaha... Make me remember you? You're nothing but trash! Why would I bother remembering scum like you?" Liu Chongsheng laughed uproariously, as if he had heard the funniest joke, his laughter unending.

His cronies joined in, their mocking laughter echoing around.

The female disciples of the Three Moon Sects were struck with guilt.

Had they not vied to recruit Qin Yun as a herb farmer, Liu Chongsheng's jealousy might never have been stirred.

Qin Yun glanced at the few elders present, each one a formidable Spirit Martial Realm expert!

Moreover, Liu Chongsheng was wearing Dao Artifact Armor, making it nearly impossible to kill him on the spot or ensnare him in the Heavenly Lion Subduing Dragon Cauldron.

Failing to kill him instantly would mean facing the wrath of those Spirit Martial Realm elders!

"Liu Chongsheng, I will make you remember me!"

With Qin Yun's icy declaration, he vanished into thin air!

When he reappeared, his palm, wreathed in dark energy, struck Liu Chongsheng's cheek with a force that reverberated through the air.

With a thunderous crash, Qin Yun's palm connected with Liu Chongsheng's cheek, the slap resonating through the area!

The powerful slap only managed to turn Liu Chongsheng's face and leave a palm print, but it did not injure him.

The Dao Artifact Armor released a powerful defensive force!

"Until we meet again, the next time we see each other, it will be your end!"

Qin Yun's voice, filled with resentment and anger, echoed in the hall, stirring the hearts of everyone present.

And Qin Yun had already passed through the tree and disappeared into the ancient tree city.

"Ah..." After a stunned pause, Liu Chongsheng roared in anger.

Although he had the Dao Artifact Armor, he had still been publicly slapped, humiliated!

From then on, he would never forget Qin Yun's name!

The people in the hall were also profoundly impressed, engraving Qin Yun's name in their hearts!

...

Qin Yun hastily left the ancient tree city, vowing to remember the grudge he had just incurred.

Now, he also realized how difficult it was to enter the immortal sects.

In the spiritual realm, one's background was highly valued! But he lacked a prestigious background!

Qin Yun left the ancient tree city and, after making inquiries, headed towards the Ten Thousand Stars Sect!

For now, his only option was to aim for one of the five star sects!

After more than ten days of traveling, he arrived at the gate of the Wanxing Sect, hoping to sign up for the assessment.

However, because he did not come from a prominent family, he was denied entry!

Qin Yun was not discouraged and immediately headed to Hanxing Valley.

Just like before, due to his lack of a prestigious background and having only the Single Yang Vein, he was once again rejected!

Over the next month or so, Qin Yun went to Xingshan Island and the Jianxing Sect, but was also denied entry at both places!

Even when he released his Black Martial Soul, he was ignored!

Because no one believed he possessed the Black Martial Soul.

With his Single Yang Vein and no prestigious family background, he faced nothing but cold stares and ridicule from the five major star sects!

If even the star sects were so difficult to enter, let alone the immortal sects!

"They won't even give me a chance to take the assessment!"

Qin Yun stood on a mountain peak, looking at the Nine Sun in the sky, his fists clenched tightly.

He recalled the disdain and mockery he had faced at those sects, but instead of feeling angry, he felt a surge of determination!

"The five major star sects, one day, I, Qin Yun, will make you look up to me!"

"Your mockery only fuels my determination!"

"Even without entering the Star Sect, I, Qin Yun, can make my mark on the Spirit Wasteland and become a peerless prodigy!"

The five major Star Sects exclusively accept noble scions and those with six spiritual veins!

All other warriors are turned away without exception.

Even bloodline warriors, if they cannot trace their noble lineage, are summarily rejected!

Qin Yun, with no noble background and only a single spiritual vein, has endured constant ridicule!

Even though he has reached the Ninth Layer Martial Path and possesses immense Dao Force, the Star Sects still dismiss him outright!

...

The Spirit Wasteland is vast, with sects dotting the landscape!

Apart from the Immortal Sects and Star Sects, there are many lesser sects to choose from.

Qin Yun arrived at Swordblade City, a massive city!

Within Swordblade City lies the Swordblade Manor, a well-known but lesser force!

It is also the top alternative for many noble scions who fail to enter the Star Sects.

Qin Yun chose the Swordblade Manor because it is known for its brutal environment, where trials and competitions are rife with life-threatening challenges!

This is precisely why the Swordblade Manor has climbed the ranks so quickly!

With a thirst for revenge against Liu Chongsheng and a burning desire to surpass the five major Star Sects, Qin Yun headed to the Swordblade Manor!

Qin Yun stood outside the Swordblade Manor, staring up at its towering black iron gates!

The gates were soaring dozens of meters high, with both sides tightly shut!

The most striking feature of the gates was the left side, studded with countless blades, and the right side, filled with an array of swords!

There was no plaque, but the gates themselves, covered in blades and swords, were enough to declare this was the Swordblade Manor!

Beneath the gates stood two imposing figures, each over two and a half meters tall—one holding a blade, the other gripping a sword!

"Sirs, how do I participate in the trial?" Qin Yun approached and asked.

"Head east from the city gate and keep walking until you see a crumbling old city. Enter the city, and retrieve either a blade or a sword from its center. That will earn you the right to participate in the trial!"

Without further questions, Qin Yun immediately bolted toward the eastern gate, racing at top speed toward the ancient city!

After two hours, Qin Yun arrived outside the ancient city's gates.

The city gates were tightly shut, and hundreds of warriors at the Ninth Layer Martial Path stood outside, most of whom were noble scions!

They had all failed the trials of the five major Star Sects and opted for the Swordblade Manor as their alternative.

The youths outside the gates all exuded arrogance, confident in their success.

They couldn't possibly offer trials harder than those of the five major Star Sects.

As such, they were all convinced they would pass the trial!

The gates of the crumbling old city remained closed, and only when they opened would the battle for entry begin!

Even securing a spot for the assessment requires fierce competition—how could it not be difficult?

The crowd grew larger and larger, eventually reaching three thousand.

This was an annual scramble for spots, and Qin Yun just happened to be here at the right time!

Everyone waited for more than ten days before a bearded middle-aged man in black appeared above the city gate.

"In the middle of this Sword and Saber Ancient Town, there are a total of one hundred swords and one hundred sabers. If you want to secure a spot for the assessment, you must grab a weapon!"

"Each person can only take one weapon. Anyone who takes more will lose a hand!"

"With the weapon you obtain, enter the Sword and Saber Villa to undergo the assessment!"

"Any bloodshed between you is your own business. The Sword and Saber Villa won’t take responsibility!"

The black-clad man’s voice boomed like thunder, making everyone’s ears ring.

Suddenly, the gate swung open!

The moment a gap appeared, someone charged forward!

A tall, skinny man was the first to rush forward, but he was immediately cut down by a golden-armored man hot on his heels!

The bloodshed started the moment they stepped through the gate!

Three thousand people poured through the gate like a raging flood!

Inside the Sword and Saber Ancient Town lay crumbling old buildings—a ghost town!

Once inside, Qin Yun swiftly vaulted onto the rooftops of the ancient structures.

Like a nimble bird, he darted toward the heart of the ancient town!

He was one of the quickest!

Ahead of him, dozens of figures were racing toward the Sword and Saber Pool at the town’s center!

The Sword and Saber Pool was shallow, with the tops of the blades poking out of the water!

Qin Yun watched as dozens of people zipped past, snatching up swords and sabers, and he couldn’t help but be impressed.

"The Spirit Wasteland truly is a place where hidden talents abound!" Qin Yun marveled in his heart. He lagged far behind the leading group.

But he still managed to grab a long saber!

"The Ninth Layer Martial Path experts here are far stronger than those I faced in Wuhuang!"

With the long saber in hand, Qin Yun charged toward the gate, keeping an eye on the dozens of figures ahead.

Keep in mind, the Ninth Layer Martial Path experts he faced in Wuhuang were from the Nine Sun Sect or powerful bloodline families, and they were no pushovers.

But compared to the elite talents of the Spirit Wasteland, they still came up short!

The Spirit Wasteland is vast, teeming with people and steeped in history, so it’s no surprise there are so many young prodigies!

Even those who didn’t make the cut in the Five Star Sects’ trials are still formidable!

The blades in the Sword and Saber Pool were snatched up in a flash. Those who missed out were hot on the heels of others, hunting for a chance to steal one!

"Kid, hand over the longsword in your hand!" A scar-faced youth suddenly appeared beside Qin Yun, keeping pace with him.

Qin Yun wanted to store the longsword in his spatial storage, but the blade had special patterns that prevented it from being stored.

He had no choice but to hold it in his hand.

"Not a chance!" Qin Yun coldly replied.

"Then die!" The scar-faced youth suddenly thrust his sword from the side, aiming for Qin Yun's ear!

Furious, Qin Yun dodged the strike and then controlled two flying daggers to shoot out!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Under the control of Qin Yun's mental energy, the two flying daggers slashed and stabbed wildly, leaving the scar-faced youth riddled with bloody wounds!

Those nearby who had originally intended to rob Qin Yun were now filled with fear and turned their attention to other targets!

There were two types of people they dared not rob: those with overwhelming power and those with powerful family backgrounds!

As Qin Yun ran toward the gate, he heard the sound of intense battles breaking out behind him. Many were engaging in fierce battles over weapons!

By evening, Qin Yun had rushed out of the gates of the Sword and Blade Ancient City, successfully earning his qualification!

Clutching his sword tightly, he gazed at the nine setting suns, his heart resolute: "Liu Chongsheng, the Five Great Star Sects, I, Qin Yun, will one day stand at the pinnacle of the Spirit Wasteland and trample you underfoot!"