The trainees from the Galaxy Sect were dumbfounded!
Was this still human?
They practiced martial arts and had seen powerful cultivators, but none this terrifying! The countless swords could easily—no, *absolutely*—destroy the entire galaxy. The moment they appeared, the starfield trembled, unable to bear their power!
In that instant, every trainee was struck with awe beyond words!
This scene shattered their understanding of martial prowess.
So human strength could reach *this* level!
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the swords dissolved into streaks of light, vanishing into his body.
The trainees snapped back, gazing at him with newfound reverence.
The female trainee hesitated, then asked, “Young Sect Master, can I become a sword cultivator too?”
The others turned to Ye Xuan, eyes brimming with hope.
He smiled at her. “You want to be a sword cultivator?”
She nodded eagerly.
Ye Xuan studied her. She wore a tight leather outfit—material he’d never seen—hugging her perfect figure. Tall and leggy, with curves in all the right places, she stood out as the most striking among the trainees.
He grinned. “What’s your name?”
“Feng Chaoge!” she replied quickly.
*Feng Chaoge!*
Ye Xuan chuckled. “Interesting name. Why do you want to be a sword cultivator?”
She blurted, “To show off!”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened.
Xiao Xuan’s expression soured too. *This silly girl—couldn’t you say it’s to protect the galaxy? Something noble-sounding at least!*
But then Ye Xuan burst out laughing.
The others blinked, puzzled by his reaction.
After a moment, he looked at Feng Chaoge and grinned. “I’ll teach you!”
He opened his palm, and a wisp of sword light sank into her brow.
*Boom!*
Her body jolted as a flood of information poured into her mind.
The other trainees watched with envy!
Indeed, boldness and thick skin paid off! If you didn’t ask or act, you’d never get the chance—but take the leap, and opportunity might follow!
Chances were seized, not given!
Soon, Feng Chaoge opened her eyes, staring at Ye Xuan in excitement. “Is this the legendary skill transmission?”
Ye Xuan laughed. “I’ve left a legacy in you. Train hard, and soon you’ll be the galaxy’s top sword cultivator!”
*The galaxy’s top sword cultivator!*
Her eyes sparkled.
Ye Xuan glanced at the trainees, then opened his palm again. Dozens of storage rings floated to them.
“A little welcome gift!” he said with a smile.
*Welcome gift!*
Xiao Xuan snapped to attention, saluted, and boomed, “Thank you, Young Sect Master!”
The trainees followed, bowing in unison.
Ye Xuan smiled, then turned to Ninth. “Where are you all headed now?”
Ninth replied, “Back home!”
Curious, he asked, “Where did you come from?”
She pointed into the distance. “There’s a cosmic barrier that way—we can’t break it yet. So we’ve toured up to here. But it’s enough—these kids have gained a lot!”
Feng Chaoge piped up, “Young Sect Master… don’t sword cultivators need swords?”
*Swords!*
Ye Xuan grinned at her. “Of course!”
He opened his palm, and a sword floated to her. “Here, a gift for you!”
She was sly, no doubt—but he didn’t mind. He was a bit like that himself, haha…
Feng Chaoge’s eyes lit up as she took the sword. “Thank you, Young Sect Master! Thank you!”
The Galaxy Sect’s tech was advanced, forging divine artifacts, but compared to the universe’s top treasures, they fell short. This sword? Beyond their current craft!
Xiao Xuan eyed her with envy.
Ye Xuan turned to him, smiling. “You’re not suited for sword cultivation, but you’d excel as a body cultivator. I’ve got plenty of body refining techniques—want to train?”
Xiao Xuan lit up. “Yes! I’ll train!”
Ye Xuan flicked a finger, and a beam of light sank into Xiao Xuan’s brow.
Moments later, Xiao Xuan opened his eyes, dropped to one knee, and said fervently, “Thank you, Young Sect Master!”
Ye Xuan chuckled. “Small thing!”
With a gentle gesture, he lifted Xiao Xuan up with a soft force.
Ninth suddenly asked, “Want to join us to the galaxy for some fun?”
The trainees turned to Ye Xuan, eyes eager.
*The galaxy?*
He blinked, then laughed. “You mean where Little White and Er Ya went to mess around?”
Ninth nodded. “Yep!”
He thought it over, then grinned. “I’ll pass this time!”
Ninth frowned. “Why not? It’s different from here—tons of fun! Plus, neither you nor the Sect Master have been. As Sect Master and Young Sect Master, that’s a bit odd!”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Another day! I’ve got some things to handle now.”
The trainees’ faces fell.
Ninth shrugged, then grinned. “No forcing you! Just remember—come visit the galaxy sometime!”
Ye Xuan laughed. “Definitely!”
He turned to the distance. “The galaxy’s over there, right?”
Ninth nodded. “Yeah!”
Ye Xuan drew his sword and slashed.
*Rip!*
The spacetime before him tore open into a massive rift!
He smiled. “Go through here—it’s a spacetime jump. You’ll reach the galaxy fast. Don’t worry about danger—my sword light will shield you from turbulence. Just don’t mess around, or you might hit a spacetime abyss.”
Ninth grinned. “Thanks!”
Ye Xuan faced the trainees. “See you all later!”
They bowed respectfully.
As he turned to leave, Feng Chaoge called, “Young Sect Master, are you the greatest swordmaster in the vast universe?”
He blinked. “What do you think?”
She said earnestly, “I think you’re invincible!”
He nodded solemnly. “I think so too! Haha…”
With that, he soared off on his sword, vanishing at the starfield’s edge.
As Swordmaster Ye Xuan departed, the mood dimmed.
A trainee suddenly stammered, “My god… look what the Young Sect Master gave us…”
They opened the rings—each held tens of thousands of Heavenly Extreme Crystals!
In the galaxy, spirit stones were rare. Little White had altered the environment, but it was recent—spirit stones, formed from condensed qi over time, were scarce. These crystals? Far beyond ordinary stones!
Their purity blew past anything they’d known!
Everyone buzzed with excitement!
A chance to change their fates!
Feng Chaoge stared at her ring, silent for a long while.
Eventually, her lips curved. “The galaxy’s top sword cultivator…”
Then Ninth’s brow furrowed. Her face darkened. “Everyone, we need to head back—now!”
Xiao Xuan turned to her. “What’s wrong?”
Ninth’s voice was grim. “Trouble in the galaxy! Move!”
They rushed to the starship. It plunged into the rift, and the tear sealed shut.
—
After parting with Ninth, Ye Xuan arrived in the Nine-Dimensional Universe!
*The Undying Emperor Clan!*
He hadn’t forgotten them. Back then, they’d nearly been wiped out for his sake!
*The Undying Realm.*
Now, the Undying Emperor Clan reigned as the Nine-Dimensional Universe’s supreme power. They’d swallowed their old rivals’ territories, expanding rapidly!
In today’s Nine-Dimensional Universe, they were untouchable—even its Heavenly Dao steered clear.
As Ye Xuan entered the Undying Realm, a black-robed elder appeared. “Who are you?”
Ye Xuan blinked, then said, “You don’t recognize me either?”
He was baffled!
It made sense for the Five-Dimensional Universe to forget him, but the Undying Emperor Clan too? That was absurd!
The elder frowned, studying him. “You look… vaguely familiar.”
Ye Xuan: “…”
The elder scrutinized him again, then hesitated. “Can you give me a hint?”
Speechless, Ye Xuan activated his Undying Emperor Clan bloodline!
The elder froze. “You…”
Ye Xuan grinned. “Recognize me now?”
The elder’s voice deepened. “You carry our clan’s bloodline—proof you’re one of us. But I’ve never seen you, which means…”
He stared at Ye Xuan. “You’re a bastard! Whose?”
Ye Xuan’s face stiffened. He nearly fainted.
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