40: Chapter 40: Once the Divine Sword Tournament concludes, he will definitely be allowed to enter the Myriad Soul Banner.

"Move aside, move aside, don't block the way."

These figures were a mix of men and women, and the youth in the lead was arrogant and domineering, berating the crowd.

When he saw Hua Xuan beside Chu Chen, his eyes swept over her delicate body with greed. Only then did he walk into the Divine Sword Villa.

Chu Chen naturally noticed this scene, but he did not act impulsively. Instead, he memorized the man's appearance, deciding that after the Divine Sword Assembly ended, no matter who this person was, he would make him enter his ten thousand soul banner.

After these people left, someone whispered, "Who is this person? Why is he so arrogant?"

A cultivator immediately replied, "You don't even know him? That's Liu Ye, the son of the Night City lord."

"He is arrogant and domineering, and wherever he goes, he brings powerful cultivator bodyguards with him."

"Shh! Keep your voice down. If you get heard, you won't keep your life."

Chu Chen and Hua Xuan followed the crowd and soon entered the Divine Sword Villa. Inside the Divine Sword Villa, it was packed with people. These cultivators had all come for that peerless immortal sword.

Boom! A loud noise erupted in the sky, and a mountain peak emitting divine light floated in the air.

In the distance of the horizon, a figure strolled over. This person was the Villa Master of the Divine Sword Villa, Wangquan Wuxin.

Chu Chen and Hua Xuan mingled in the crowd, observing the mountain peak floating in the sky. The mountain was not large, only about ten zhang in size, and ten immortal swords were strikingly thrust into it, along with that peerless immortal sword standing at the very peak.

The so-called immortal swords were merely a reputation given to the Divine Sword Villa by the world. The meaning was self-evident: any sword forged by the Divine Sword Villa was as good as an immortal sword.

Wangquan Wuxin spoke, "Everyone, welcome to my Divine Sword Villa. I am the Villa Master of the Divine Sword Villa, Wangquan Wuxin."

"This Divine Sword Assembly is a bit different from previous ones; I presume you have all heard some rumors."

"My Divine Sword Villa has spent a hundred years forging this peerless immortal sword to serve as the reward for this Divine Sword Assembly."

"Its grade has already reached the Heaven Grade, only one step away from entering the Saint Grade."

"Whoever can communicate with this sword will not only be able to take away this peerless immortal sword, but also marry my, Wang's, daughter and enter my Divine Sword Villa."

As soon as these words were spoken, a wave of commotion erupted within the crowd.

"What, Heaven Grade? Did I hear that right? It's only one step away from reaching the Saint Grade."

"The Divine Sword Villa has really gone all out this time!!"

"Tch, I thought it was a Saint Grade. How dare a Heaven Grade call itself an immortal sword."

Someone in the crowd said disdainfully. However, as soon as these words were spoken, they were immediately retorted by other cultivators.

"A Spirit Condensation Realm cultivator; nothing to worry about then, go play."

"Hahaha, what does this kid know about swords! Does he even know what the Saint Grade means?"

"To cultivate a Saint Grade, it must be nurtured by a Saint; otherwise, no matter how good the forging materials are, it is impossible to forge a Saint Grade sword."

That Spirit Condensation Realm cultivator's face flushed red, and he left the Divine Sword Villa.

"Alright everyone, you may begin. You only need to release your soul power and try to communicate with this sword."

Wangquan Wuxin's voice came again. As his words fell, countless cultivators sat cross-legged on the spot. They began to release their soul power to communicate with the peerless immortal sword on the mountain peak.

However, Chu Chen did not communicate with that peerless immortal sword; instead, he watched quietly.

Although his Indestructible Sword Body had been swallowed by his Demon God Body, his Indestructible Sword Intent still existed within him. If he released even a bit of his Indestructible Sword Intent, let alone that peerless immortal sword, it was likely that all the swords in the entire Divine Sword Villa would resonate and recognize him as their master.

Moreover, Chu Chen discovered that it wasn't just him; there were several others who, like him, were quietly observing these cultivators and had not chosen to communicate with the sword.

However, among so many cultivators, no one could make that peerless immortal sword resonate. Chu Chen also observed that Wangquan Wuxin seemed to be scanning something in the crowd.

"Brother Chu, do you feel something is wrong? So many people are all using their soul power to communicate with one sword."

"Even if this sword is Heaven Grade, it cannot withstand so much soul power."

"Although I don't have any talent in the way of the sword."

"I still know that for a sword infinitely close to the Saint Grade, using soul power to communicate with it is useless." Hua Xuan said in a low voice.

"If you can understand this, Xuan'er, how could the Villa Master of the Divine Sword Villa not understand?"

"We should just wait quietly! I think the truth will come to light very soon."

Night soon arrived. Some people in the Divine Sword Villa left after trying for half a day, while others persisted until nightfall. Countless cultivators came and went, but none had caused the immortal sword on the mountain peak to stir in the slightest.

Chu Chen, however, observed carefully that the luster on the body of that immortal sword was becoming brighter and brighter.

On the other side, Liu Ye's greedy eyes had been observing Hua Xuan in the distance. "What a beautiful woman, I really want to possess her immediately." Liu Ye licked his lips.

"Young Master, do you need me to bring that woman over to you right now?" The man behind Liu Ye asked.

"Wait until this soul forging technique is over. There are so many people in the Divine Sword Villa right now."

"If I snatch her over now, it will damage the dignity of my City Lord's Mansion."

"Yes, Young Master."

Wangquan Wuxin observed all of this and whispered, "It's almost there, it's about to be completed."

"When that time comes, I, Wangquan Wuxin, will be the first person to create a Saint sword without the need for a Saint." Thinking of this, the corners of Wangquan Wuxin's mouth curled up involuntarily.

Another night passed, but the immortal sword remained indifferent. However, the luster on the sword body had spread over the entire sword.

Wangquan Wuxin stood up and said, "Everyone, it is a pity that none of you have been able to communicate with this sword."

"And this Divine Sword Assembly is about to end."

[Ding! Detected that the host is about to miss the mission: failing to communicate with the immortal sword at the Divine Sword Assembly.]

How could I have forgotten this? Chu Chen finally remembered the system mission. That is the enlightenment tree! I cannot miss this. Even if this Wangquan Wuxin is plotting something, Chu Chen didn't intend to care anymore.

"Wait, I think I can give it a try." Chu Chen spoke up.

Suddenly, all eyes turned toward Chu Chen.

"Who is this person? So many people haven't communicated with that immortal sword, and he thinks he can?"

"Exactly, he probably heard Villa Master Wang was about to announce the end and isn't reconciled."

"But being unreconciled is useless; he's really just grandstanding."

Chu Chen did not care what these people were saying; instead, he looked at Wangquan Wuxin, "Villa Master Wang, may I be allowed to try communicating with it once more?"

Seeing this, Wangquan Wuxin did not stop him. "Since you wish to try again, little friend, it is fine, but there is only one chance."

"After you finish trying, this Divine Sword Assembly will conclude."

That was what he said, but Wangquan Wuxin was not afraid at all that Chu Chen could communicate with this sword. This sword had long since been refined by him, and everything he was doing now was merely to raise the grade of this sword to the Saint Grade.

Liu Ye was also watching this scene with great interest, but he was looking more at Hua Xuan beside Chu Chen. He had been completely captivated by this woman.