Checking in for 100,000 Years

"These two foreign youngsters are indeed extraordinary; they had comprehended a Sword Lotus in such a short time..."

In the Enlightenment Square.

The cultivators near the distant Yuanhai Mirror watched as Jun Moxiao and Luo Li manifested a golden Sword Lotus above their heads. Envy filled their eyes.

The comprehension time on the Sword King Stone was only three days. Even if one could only comprehend a single Sword Lotus, it would bring immense benefits to their future Sword Dao cultivation.

Amidst the exclamations of the Origin Sea Realm cultivators, golden Sword Lotuses began to constantly manifest above the heads of people in the forefront area of the Enlightenment Square.

The first three Sword Lotuses were not too difficult; any cultivator with a certain talent could comprehend them. Starting from the fourth Sword Lotus, it became increasingly difficult. Most of the powerful Disciples of Heaven's Pride who generally occupied the front row of the Enlightenment Square could comprehend two or three Sword Lotuses. If they could comprehend four or more, their future breakthroughs in Sword Dao would be astonishing.

「Ten Time Units later.」

Three golden Sword Lotuses appeared above Jun Moxiao's and Luo Li's heads. At this point, among the two to three hundred people in the front row, no more than five possessed three golden Sword Lotuses.

Lin Ye of the Shaoyang Sword Sect opened one eye and glanced coldly at Jun Moxiao. Seeing that two people, like himself, also had three Sword Lotuses, he couldn't help but sneer.

"Senior Brother Lin, keep it up! You are the most outstanding Disciple of Heaven's Pride in our Shaoyang Sword Sect; you will definitely be able to comprehend six golden Sword Lotuses!" a young man next to him cheered encouragingly.

"Hmm!" Lin Ye closed his eyes and continued his comprehension.

In the past several centuries, anyone who could comprehend six golden Sword Lotuses on the Sword King Stone could rank first. After all, the two sword marks on the Sword King Stone had been passed down from ancient times to the present, and its prowess had already weakened considerably. Thus, Lin Ye's goal this time was to aim for six golden Sword Lotuses.

「Another five Time Units had passed.」

At this point, silence permeated the surroundings. Dawn had not yet arrived, and the world was plunged into darkness. However, some cultivators took out Luminous Pearls and placed them in front of themselves, bathing the area in light.

WHOOSH!

Above Lin Ye's head, a fourth Sword Lotus suddenly emerged. He opened his eyes again, his gaze fixed on Jun Moxiao.

The next moment, his eyes widened, a look of utter disbelief on his face.

What?

That fellow has already comprehended his fifth Sword Lotus?

Lin Ye couldn't believe it. Their progress had initially been neck and neck. Unexpectedly, after the same five Time Units, Jun Moxiao had comprehended his fifth Sword Lotus, while he had only just comprehended his fourth.

Lin Ye scanned the others again and found that nearly ten people had also comprehended five golden Sword Lotuses. This realization instantly put immense pressure on him. Once again, he closed his eyes, immersing himself completely in comprehending Sword Intent.

「After a few more Time Units.」

Lin Ye comprehended his fifth golden Sword Lotus. He opened his eyes and looked at Jun Moxiao again, only to be shocked once more!

Jun Moxiao had actually comprehended seven golden Sword Lotuses!

Damn! At that moment, Lin Ye was so angry he wanted to curse.

This kid from out of town, how is his talent so astonishing?

His comprehension speed is far too fast, isn't it?

In the past several centuries, not a single person had managed to comprehend seven golden Sword Lotuses.

When he turned his gaze to the young girl beside Jun Moxiao, his eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. The incredibly beautiful young girl also had seven golden Sword Lotuses floating above her head. The two of them were perfectly matched, progressing neck and neck; their comprehension speeds were indistinguishable.

Lin Ye glanced at the others again; not one of them had yet comprehended six golden Sword Lotuses. This infuriated him; he couldn't believe these two outsiders had stolen all the limelight.

At that moment, the seventh golden Sword Lotus above both Jun Moxiao's and Luo Li's heads had only just appeared. However, many cultivators had already noticed. Everyone's expression changed drastically, their shock indescribable.

For five hundred years, no one in the Shenfeng Dynasty had comprehended seven golden Sword Lotuses. And now, just a day and a half had passed. Perhaps these two young cultivators could achieve even greater breakthroughs.

Many Origin Sea Realm cultivators from weaker factions felt a glimmer of anticipation as they watched the two. However, some Divine Bridge Realm cultivators in the front rows glared at Jun Moxiao and Luo Li, their eyes blazing with jealous fury. They were jealous of these two because they were a pair of outsiders who had stolen the limelight from all the sects of the Shenfeng Dynasty.

At this time, Jun Moxiao also opened his eyes. Looking around, he found that apart from Senior Sister Luo Li and himself, the others had reached a maximum of only five golden Sword Lotuses! This made him breathe a sigh of relief. Initially, when comprehending the first three lotuses, his pace had matched everyone else's. This had filled Jun Moxiao with anxiety, fearing he would be left behind. But now, he and his Senior Sister had left everyone else far behind.

Li Shaobai, sitting beside him, also opened his eyes. He stared at Jun Moxiao in shock and said blankly, "You guys are so strong. Even though the markings on the Sword King Stone have weakened, you could still comprehend seven golden Sword Lotuses. That's amazing!"

"Brother Li, you're not bad either..." Jun Moxiao smiled. Li Shaobai had four golden Sword Lotuses floating above his head, placing him significantly ahead of most Origin Sea Realm cultivators.

"Junior brother, don't get distracted, let's continue our comprehension!" At this moment, Luo Li, her eyes still closed, sent a telepathic message to Jun Moxiao.

"Alright, Senior Sister!" Jun Moxiao's expression turned serious. He immediately closed his eyes and continued to comprehend the Sword Intent.

「Several more Time Units passed.」

The sky had brightened. A rising sun ascended in the east, its brilliant golden rays bathing every cultivator in the Enlightenment Square.

"Quick, take a look!"

"That pair of young outsiders—they've comprehended their eighth golden Sword Lotus!"

A sharp-eyed cultivator was the first to spot an eighth golden Sword Lotus appearing above both Luo Li's and Jun Moxiao's heads.

BUZZ!

This instantly sent a wave of commotion through the crowd. Everyone began to discuss animatedly, their gazes fixed on Jun Moxiao and Luo Li, a mixture of envy, jealousy, and resentment on their faces.

Some cultivators had simply given up comprehending the Sword King Stone. The third day was fast approaching. They had reached their limits; no matter how hard they focused, they couldn't comprehend another Sword Lotus.

"Damn it, are these two guys even human?" Lin Ye opened his eyes, looking at Jun Moxiao and gritting his teeth as he spoke. He was still on his fifth golden Sword Lotus, a long way from the sixth. He wasn't even sure if he could make the breakthrough himself.

Lin Ye glanced at those around him. Apart from Luo Li and Jun Moxiao, no one else had managed to comprehend six golden Sword Lotuses.

What a couple of monsters! Even Lin Ye had to admit at this moment that the pair of outsiders possessed talent in the Sword Dao far superior to his own. Less than three days had passed. Judging by their progress, these two might even challenge the historical record of nine Sword Lotuses.

「Inside that secret space on the Sword King Stone Cliff.」

"Master, those two youngsters are incredible!" a young man wearing a Bronze Mask remarked in awe.

"These two youngsters have unparalleled talent in Sword Dao; they might even have the potential to challenge the ninth Sword Lotus..." the man wearing the Silver mask said, a faint, calm smile in his eyes.

At that moment, he resolved to recruit these two youngsters to his side, no matter the cost.