At this moment, a resplendent figure slowly rose from one of the nineteen graves.
This figure was woven together from a vast quantity of sword energy.
Gradually, the luminous figure grew increasingly distinct, transforming into a tall, slender man dressed in blue robes.
This blue-robed man carried a profound and deep aura, his face marked by the weight of untold years, his gaze profound as he turned it towards Ye Yunfei.
Boom...
The moment the blue-robed man's gaze fell upon him, Ye Yunfei instantly felt as if an invisible divine mountain was pressing down from the sky. His body involuntarily sank, feeling tremendous pressure.
Even Hun Lao sensed a significant amount of pressure.
"A Chaos World Tree!"
Upon seeing Hun Lao, an expression of surprise appeared on the blue-robed man's face.
"Young man, you are exceptional.
The fact that you were able to comprehend so many sword techniques in such a short time indicates your aptitude far surpasses that of your peers."
The blue-robed man shifted his gaze back to Ye Yunfei, speaking unhurriedly.
"Thank you for your praise, Senior,"
Ye Yunfei replied promptly.
*Clang!*
Before Ye Yunfei had even finished speaking, the blue-robed man suddenly lifted a hand and made a light chopping motion. A flash of sword light instantly pierced through space, appearing right in front of Ye Yunfei.
This flash of sword light seemed utterly unremarkable, only the size of two fingers, but its speed was so swift that Ye Yunfei almost failed to react.
In the heat of the moment, Ye Yunfei poured nearly his full strength into summoning all his sword dao energy. With a powerful slash, he unleashed a thick beam of sword light to block the incoming attack.
While this slash appeared straightforward, it contained the very essence of Ye Yunfei's current sword dao level and combat technique!
*Clang!*
After a resounding ring, Ye Yunfei felt as if his body had been struck by a giant hammer. He was hurled violently backward, his internal energy and blood roiling wildly. He nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
In the end, Ye Yunfei staggered back over a hundred steps before barely managing to steady himself, his face slightly flushed.
"Not bad, young man. You actually managed to block one of my sword strikes."
The blue-robed man revealed an approving expression.
Ye Yunfei felt a tinge of shame.
He understood that this had merely been a casual strike from the other party, yet he had almost been unable to withstand it. If the other party had been serious, he estimated he would be either dead or crippled.
More frighteningly, Ye Yunfei had already discerned that this blue-robed man was merely a remnant soul! A mere remnant soul possessed such terrifying combat power!
"In life, he must have been an existence that surpassed a Heavenly Emperor," Hun Lao sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young man, I wish to test you now. I do not know if you are willing to accept."
The blue-robed man suddenly addressed Ye Yunfei.
"Agreed," Ye Yunfei nodded directly.
Ye Yunfei understood that if he could pass the other's test, there would likely be a reward! The benefits bestowed by an existence that surpassed a Heavenly Emperor would certainly not be minor!
"Good.
Enter my grave then."
The blue-robed man nodded slightly and gave a faint beckoning gesture towards Ye Yunfei.
Boom...
A powerful wave of teleportation energy descended from above, enveloping Ye Yunfei.
In the next moment, Ye Yunfei vanished from his spot.
Then, Ye Yunfei found himself in a space brimming with abundant energy.
Within this space was a plaza.
The blue-robed man brought Ye Yunfei to this plaza.
"Young man, I will now impart to you a sword technique.
I will give you five hours. Let's see to what extent you can comprehend it in five hours' time."
The blue-robed man said to Ye Yunfei.
As soon as his words fell,
*Whoosh!*
The blue-robed man pointed a finger, sending a stream of Soul Power information directly into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art!
Ye Yunfei briefly read the information the blue-robed man had transmitted into his Soul Sea and discovered it recorded a sword scripture named the Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art!
This was an advanced sword technique that completely exceeded Ye Yunfei's imagination!
According to the general principles outlined in this scripture, the so-called Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art involved unleashing as many sword strikes as possible in the shortest time, transforming each strike into a strand of sword energy. Then, forcibly compressing all these sword energies, ultimately condensing them into a single, unified sword strike to be released.
In other words, this sword scripture was divided into three steps:
First Step: Unleash as many sword strikes as possible simultaneously, each becoming a strand of sword energy. How many strikes one could produce depended entirely on personal ability.
Second Step: Forcibly compress and fuse all the created sword energies, ultimately condensing them into one single sword.
Third Step: Unleash this final condensed sword strike.
While the process sounded complex, the actual execution demanded it be completed in an instant!
Furthermore, according to the scripture's introduction, although this art was named the Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art, when cultivated to a profound level, one could forcibly compress hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of sword energies into a single strike!
"There actually exists such a strange sword scripture in the world!
Although the number of Heavenly Emperor-level sword dao legacies I acquired before was considerable, none of them seem to compare to this Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art!
This is definitely not a Heavenly Emperor-level sword technique!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but inwardly marvel, feeling a surge of excitement at the same time.
To obtain such a sword art, it was not in vain that he had spent so much time and effort to arduously enter this Sword Grave!
"Very well. You may begin your comprehension now."
The blue-robed man said to Ye Yunfei.
After speaking, the blue-robed man's figure instantly vanished.
Thus, Ye Yunfei sat down cross-legged in the plaza and began to comprehend this Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art sword scripture.
Within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, both of his Soul Bodies released powerful Soul Force Energy to jointly assist in comprehension.
* * *
"I wonder just how far this young man's innate talent for the sword dao truly extends.
If his sword dao talent is sufficiently monstrous, perhaps he may meet our requirements."
At this moment, in a space far away, imperceptible to Ye Yunfei, more than a dozen figures stood, their gazes all fixed on Ye Yunfei within the plaza. One of them spoke up.
"He was able to penetrate the mysteries of so many Heavenly Emperor-level sword techniques in such a short time. His sword dao talent should be quite excellent.
Let's hope he can bring us a pleasant surprise," another voice replied.
"Do not celebrate too early.
The level of this era is too low. The beings born within it, those capable of meeting our requirements, are far too few. Almost none," someone else shook their head and said.
"No need for speculation. We will soon know the answer.
We need only wait," the blue-robed man from earlier spoke up.
* * *
Approximately the time it takes for an incense stick to burn later.
Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes, drew his longsword, and slashed forward.
*Hummm! Hummm!*
Ye Yunfei simultaneously executed two different sword techniques. Each technique unleashed a distinct strand of sword energy.
The two strands of sword energy instantly fused together, becoming one unified beam of sword energy that shot forward.
Two swords returning to one!
"Hmm, so that's how it is."
Ye Yunfei gave a slight nod, finally having gained a sliver of insight into this Myriad Swords Return to One Great Art.
"Look! He compressed two strands of sword energy into one!"
In the distant hidden space, someone exclaimed in pleasant surprise.
"Compressing only two strands of sword energy? What does that amount to? He's still far from it," another shook his head and said dismissively.