"Everyone, let's keep trying. See if we can break through the space here and enter this Small World."
The Perfect True God suddenly raised his voice and spoke clearly.
Then, led by this Perfect True God, all the other True Gods exerted their full power. They summoned all their treasures, unleashed a variety of techniques and secret arts, and rained down attacks like a torrential downpour, continuously bombarding the spatial location of the Sword Shrine.
The True Gods attacking included members of both the Guardian Faction and the Yin Corpse Hall. Each was exceptionally strong, and the sheer power unleashed by so many True God experts together was terrifying. It caused the spacetime of the entire Guqing World Cluster to tremble violently, seemingly on the verge of collapse.
However, the Sword Shrine immediately erupted with an even greater number of dazzling sword energies. Each beam of sword energy continuously expanded, transforming into massively thick, radiant beams. Every single one contained terrifying sword energy and Sword Realm laws. They continuously collided with the attacks of those True Gods, producing deafening crashes.
"What exactly was the origin of that sword expert from ancient times who came to the Guqing World Cluster? Just by leaving behind a single Sword Shrine, it possesses such a horrifying defensive capability," someone couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
"I suspect that this sword expert was most likely from the legendary Sword Realm. Only an expert from the Sword Realm would possess such a terrifying method," an older Intermediate True God suddenly spoke up.
"The legendary Sword Realm!"
Upon hearing his words, the others were greatly alarmed.
In the legends of the Chaotic Void Sea, there was a place in ancient times called the Sword Realm. It was a world dedicated to the sword, inhabited by many sword experts.
It was said that the vast majority of sword inheritances in the Chaotic Void Sea originated from the Sword Realm. Every single sword expert who emerged from the Sword Realm possessed power that shook the entire Chaotic Void Sea.
"If this sword expert truly came from the Sword Realm, then if we can enter this Small World, won't we be able to obtain ancient Sword Realm inheritances?" someone couldn't help but say excitedly.
Hearing this, everyone began attacking the space before them with even greater fervor.
Meanwhile, inside the Sword Shrine, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged in mid-air. Densely packed, dazzling sword energies swirled around his body. Each beam of sword energy seemed to possess life, automatically swimming around Ye Yunfei.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei's body was also continuously inhaling and exhaling sharp sword energies, making him look like a hedgehog bristling with sword auras.
From a distance, it was as if Ye Yunfei was sitting amidst a vast, boundless ocean of sword energy.
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei snapped his eyes open and extended a palm. All the sword energies in the surrounding space gathered towards his palm like countless birds returning to their nest.
In less than a single breath's time, all the sword energies that had been swirling around Ye Yunfei's body compressed and condensed into one exceptionally radiant beam of sword energy.
This beam of sword energy resembled a peculiarly shaped long sword, emanating an aura of absolute destruction.
Then, Ye Yunfei opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing this beam of sword energy into his belly.
This one beam of sword energy represented the entirety of Ye Yunfei's swordsmanship cultivation gained over this period.
"Excellent, young man. Your swordsmanship level has improved tremendously over this period. All the sword inheritances this Remnant Soul remembers have been imparted to you. From now on, it depends entirely on your own comprehension and cultivation as to what realm you can reach — a matter of personal talent and effort. However, with your talent and effort, I believe you will certainly achieve great things in the Sword Dao," the middle-aged man slowly appeared before Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"Many thanks for your guidance, Martial Uncle!"
Seeing the middle-aged man, Ye Yunfei quickly stood up and respectfully performed a deep bow.
Under this middle-aged man's guidance over this period, Ye Yunfei's swordsmanship had advanced by leaps and bounds. Not only had he cultivated the Ten Thousand Swords Return Unity Grand Method to an extremely high level, but he had also cultivated several other core Sword Realm inheritances. He was, of course, immensely grateful.
"This sword is called Purple Rainbow. It's one I used in the past. Carrying it, I made a name for myself within the Sword Realm. Now, I bestow it upon you. I hope you will treat it well in the future," the middle-aged man beckoned with his hand, and a long sword shot out from the void beside him, hovering before him.
The sword had a simple shape, but the aura it exuded was sharp and domineering, sending shivers down one's spine.
"Thank you, Martial Uncle, for gifting me this precious sword!" Ye Yunfei looked at the terrifyingly aura-rich long sword before him and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
"Martial Uncle, what rank of treasure does this long sword belong to?"
After taking the sword and holding it in his hand to feel it, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but ask.
The reason was that Ye Yunfei actually couldn't discern what rank of treasure this long sword was.
"Purple Rainbow is somewhat special. When I was still at the Virtual God realm, it was a Virtual God-level treasure. When I became a True God, it also upgraded, becoming a True God-level treasure. Later, when my strength reached the Heavenly God level, it transformed once more into a Heavenly God-level treasure. Because during my cultivation process, I integrated the sword energy and Sword Realm laws I cultivated into Purple Rainbow, achieving a state of unity between man and sword. So when my power grew, Purple Rainbow's power would follow. Many sword cultivators, in pursuit of this unity, utilize secret methods to fuse their sword energy and Sword Realm laws into their own long swords. They also continuously seek out higher and higher-quality sword-forging materials to keep upgrading their swords. During my cultivation journey, I also gathered large amounts of high-grade sword-forging materials, which allowed Purple Rainbow's rank to continuously rise. Now that Purple Rainbow is in your hands, its power will manifest according to your own level of sword energy." The middle-aged man explained.
"So that's how it is," Ye Yunfei thought to himself in amazement while holding the sword in his hand upon hearing the middle-aged man's words.
"Young man, in the future, if it's possible, make a trip to the Sword Realm for me. See how the Sword Realm is faring now. I suspect something might have happened to the Sword Realm," the middle-aged man nodded and then spoke.
"Go to the Sword Realm?"
Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned by the middle-aged man's words.
"Yes. After I left the Sword Realm all those years ago, I never returned. Later, I was suddenly ambushed and besieged, and my senior brother was also ambushed and besieged. I suspect this was no coincidence. It's possible that someone was specifically targeting us two Martial Brothers, or perhaps even targeting the Sword Realm itself. Because back then, those mysterious experts who ambushed me once said they couldn't stand the arrogance of us Sword Realm sword cultivators."
"Young man, I will now tell you the specific spatial-temporal coordinates of the Sword Realm. Find an opportunity in the future to enter the Sword Realm and see how things are now. When I left the Sword Realm back then, I concealed my cultivation cave abode there. That cave abode holds many treasures and inheritances related to the Sword Dao. If you go to the Sword Realm, you can seek it out. All the inheritances and treasures inside are yours. However, I need you to help me investigate the current state of the Sword Realm, and whether someone was specifically targeting us Martial Brothers back then," the middle-aged man said to Ye Yunfei.
"Very well, Martial Uncle. I promise you. If I get the chance in the future, I will make a trip to the Sword Realm to investigate these matters for you," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"Excellent. A shame, though. This Remnant Soul of mine can only stay within this Sword Shrine, preserved by the special environment here. Otherwise, I would have gone back to investigate long ago," the middle-aged man sighed.
"Martial Uncle, I have quite a few Divine Pills that are beneficial for the Soul Body. They should be helpful for your current condition."
Ye Yunfei took out several dozen jade bottles and presented them to the middle-aged man. The bottles were all filled with Divine Pills beneficial for the Soul Body.
These Divine Pills were refined by his Clones inside the Phantom Tower over this period, specifically tailored for the condition of this Remnant Soul.
"These Divine Pills indeed have immense benefits for the Soul Body, and they suit me perfectly," the middle-aged man waved his hand, opened the lids of all the jade bottles, sensed the pills inside, and then revealed an excited expression.
"Martial Uncle, after you refine these pills, your strength should increase significantly," Ye Yunfei said.
"Yes. With this batch of Divine Pills, this Remnant Soul of mine will definitely be able to strengthen its power," the middle-aged man nodded excitedly.
"Martial Uncle, these treasures can be used to nourish and preserve Soul Power energy. I believe they will be useful to you."
Ye Yunfei also took out some treasures that could nourish the Soul Body and presented them to the middle-aged man. Among them were various treasures for housing remnant souls, or natural treasures for nourishing them, such as Soul-Nourishing Wood, and also a large number of god-rank Soul Crystals containing pure Soul Power energy. These things were invaluable for a Remnant Soul.
"Excellent. These treasures are extremely useful for this Remnant Soul. For a considerable period to come, I no longer need to worry about excessive energy depletion of this Soul Body," the middle-aged man looked at the pills and various treasures Ye Yunfei had gifted him and laughed heartily in excitement.
"Young man, I never imagined you would possess such a quantity of Soul Power-related Divine Pills and treasures. No wonder your Soul Power energy level is so high. These things of yours are like a timely help for me. Thank you."
The middle-aged man thanked Ye Yunfei.
"Please don't stand on ceremony, Martial Uncle. These things aren't much," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
For a True God-level alchemist, these treasures truly weren't too precious. If Ye Yunfei wanted, earning money as a True God-level alchemist was simplicity itself.
"Martial Uncle, I'm planning to leave now. In the future, when I have time, I'll return to visit you," Ye Yunfei bade farewell to the middle-aged man.
"Very well. All the Sword Dao inheritances this Remnant Soul possessed have been imparted to you. From now on, it depends entirely on your own continuous efforts in comprehension and cultivation. Staying here any longer wouldn't be of any use," the middle-aged man nodded.
"Those fellows outside really are annoying. Originally, I didn't intend to act, worried about excessive consumption of this Remnant Soul. But now, with the treasures you've gifted me, I have nothing to worry about. Let them taste my power!" The middle-aged man's gaze suddenly shifted towards the outside of the Sword Shrine. Over this period, those True Gods outside had been continuously attacking the space where the Sword Shrine was located. Ye Yunfei and the middle-aged man had, of course, seen everything clearly.