NOVEL NEXT Chapter 442: Attempt
"Autumn Water Duckweed" Ren Piaomiao, the master of the Piaomiao Sword Palace of Northern Zhou, once operated under the identity of Xiao Qianxiu for a period, unveiling his true identity within the Sword God Lake.
This person is exceedingly mysterious, with a past shrouded in emptiness, speculated to be a disguise or inheritor of some powerful practitioner of the Sword Dao, or perhaps a body seized entity.
The intelligence regarding Ren Piaomiao flashed through everyone's minds.
"Ren Piaomiao is now the master of the Piaomiao Sword Palace, highly regarded by Emperor Zhou, leading him to succeed Cangtian and perhaps also ally with Northern Zhou. Moreover, his strength is formidable; he once debated swords with the Sword God at Sword God Lake, injuring the Sword God and escaping from his grasp.
Previously, in the battle to pacify the grassland, Ren Piaomiao's sword decapitated the grand priest of the Shamanism, laying the foundation for early victory.
In terms of strength and position, he is an excellent choice, though there is a potential concern among everyone, which is his overly mysterious and unclear identity."
Qing Yu first praised and marketed himself, then directly pointed out the doubts regarding identity, expressing his impartial heart without a hint of selfishness, leaving the decision of whether to include Ren Piaomiao to everyone.
Upon careful consideration, besides the issue of identity, it seems Ren Piaomiao really is very suitable.
"We are originally a coalition from various places, so a mysterious identity isn't a significant issue. The important thing is whether Ren Piaomiao shares the same goals with us."
Ji Chengtian said blandly, "As long as Ren Piaomiao acts according to our plan, he is one of us. When Ren Piaomiao entered Northern Zhou, he used the head of the Divine Captor Ning Wuming as proof of allegiance, indicating he and Daqian aren't on the same path. This person can be listed as one of the candidates."
"I understand, afterward, I will investigate some details about Ren Piaomiao."
After Elder Shiming finished speaking, he looked at the others and said, "Do any of you have other candidates?"
"I really can't think of any suitable candidates at the moment."
"Neither can I."
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Before the meeting, except for Qing Yu and Elder Shiming, no one else knew that Cangtian had died, leaving only a charred skeleton, now soaking in the Death Sword Pond in the Doomed Hall. Finding a suitable candidate at a moment's notice was indeed demanding.
Currently, all strong warriors are loyal to their own lords; perhaps some warriors in the Divinity Realm are living carefree lives, but such people would never participate in the Nine Heavens' actions. Choosing someone from their own faction was also inappropriate.
So, for now, Ren Piaomiao was the only candidate.
"In that case, let's first investigate Ren Piaomiao. Should any of you think of suitable candidates, please inform me through the Jade Pendant. I will take my leave first."
His figure faded, and Elder Shiming was the first to exit the Heavenly Vault.
This meeting was not very successful because Elder Shiming always felt Qing Yu was up to some trick. But to speak frankly, Elder Shiming couldn't figure out what it could be.
Ultimately, Elder Shiming could only suspect something was amiss with Qing Yu's recommendation, prompting him to investigate Ren Piaomiao.
"Then I shall also take my leave."
Qing Yu followed closely, exiting the Heavenly Vault as well. His Primordial Spirit Projection withdrew, his consciousness returning to one of his bodies.
"Palace Master, the Sealing Sword Tower was activated seven days ago, with people gradually entering for trials. Do you wish to go take a look?" Xiao Qiye asked behind Qing Yu.
"It would be good to go take a look since it concerns a part of my plan," Qing Yu replied.
"Understood."
"Rumble—"
The wooden wheels turned, the wheelchair maneuvered smoothly around a bend, pushed forward over ten feet, gently lifted by True Qi across a threshold, softly landing afterwards.
After the grassland battle ended, Qing Yu continued operating under the identity of Ren Piaomiao in one of his forms. Therefore, he now sat in a wheelchair······
Crafted with precision by skilled artisans from the Heavenly Craft Department of the Northern Zhou Court, meticulously carved from top-grade Black Wood, the Imperial Family's own Array Tao Master inscribed a shock-absorbing array, laid with the soft fur of Shu Province's black-and-white Exotic Beasts, a deluxe wheelchair with 360-degree omnidirectional steering, representing Emperor Zhou's tremendous care and esteem for Palace Lord Ren.
Having used it for almost a month, Qing Yu felt no discomfort whatsoever, truly living up to its luxurious name.
Pushed by Xiao Qiye, the wheelchair departed from the residential Huanzhu Building, gradually moving to a high platform.
From here, one could view the scene before the Sealing Sword Tower. Nearly a hundred new disciples of the Sword Palace queued in front of the Sealing Sword Tower, entering the tower through portals suitable for their respective Realms, undertaking appropriate intensity challenges and trials.
The Sealing Sword Tower comprises thirty-three floors; the first ten floors are trial grounds for Innate Realm Swordsmen, floors eleven to twenty for Divine Origin Realm trials, twenty-one to twenty-nine for True Pill Realm, and the thirtieth floor is overseen by Xuanyin Sword Residence.
To pass Xuanyin Sword Residence's level is to qualify for the final three challenges.
So far, only Sword Palace disciples have undergone trials, no swordsmen above the True Pill Realm have yet taken on the challenge.
'The Sealing Sword Tower is molded in the form of the Nirvana Sword, harboring a wisp of Sword Intent for nurturing. Every battle within the tower emits Sword Intent, absorbed by the Sealing Sword Tower, aiding its growth. However, just that alone is somewhat slow.'
Qing Yu's eyes flashed with divine light, seeing through the facade of the Sealing Sword Tower to its core.
The Sword Intent was growing, but relying solely on the current Sword Palace disciples for trials was still far from enough. If battles above the True Pill Realm occurred in the tower at this time, the Sealing Sword Tower might become overwhelmed.
'Since that's the case, time to proceed to the next step. Just right, ever since becoming a Supreme being, I've yet to attempt opening a large space.'
"Qi Ye."
"Yes."
"Do not leave this place."
Instructing Xiao Qiye to remain, Qing Yu, though seemingly disabled to outsiders, stood up in the wheelchair, leaving a lifelike virtual shadow behind.
His silhouette flickered, and Qing Yu quietly arrived at the highest floor of the Sealing Sword Tower.
"The Supreme beings in this world feel as if they prove their Dao through power, regardless if they excel at it. To become a Supreme requires reaching the pinnacle of spirit, which is the pinnacle of strength."
"Because the first step of opening a space is tearing the existing space."
The Ten Directions Destruction operated, with the Great Wisdom Space assisting in computation, presenting a new perspective of the world to Qing Yu. The intangible Primordial Energy, like spring water, filled every color, the space seemingly penetrated like paper, yet intangible upon touch.
A blood-red luster glazed Qing Yu's pupils, the Blood Tears Eye perceiving the void, with the Nine-layered Pure Heaven True Force all gathered within a finger, which pointed out.
"This is it."
The sword finger, as if piercing a thin paper, created a black hole in mid-air at this spot. As the sword finger descended, formidable True Qi and Sword Intent sliced through the space, carving a fissure.
"Open."
Filled with Primordial Energy, Qing Yu forcibly opened a small space within the fissure, measuring about three feet in height, width, and depth, connecting with the real space.
This is the embryonic form of the space, and after this, it's about how to expand this space further.