After that, the situation recounted in the Immortal River Sword Scripture and Immortal Sword is somewhat vague. It was a fierce battle, where Yaoguang Sword Saint and others killed countless enemies, nearly crushing the vanguard troops of the Crystal Ancient Tribe. However, they were ultimately intercepted by the powerful reinforcements of the Crystal Ancient Tribe.

To cover the retreat, Yaoguang Sword Saint stayed behind to personally hold the rear.

The owner of the Immortal River Sword Scripture, severely injured, fled into a hidden space, eventually succumbing to his wounds and dying despondently. Later, the story unfolds when the hidden space failed, and both it and the Immortal Sword were discovered by the Divine Martial Saint Emperor.

Later, Wang Liyao and the Wang family team, while exploring ruins of the Crystal Ancient Tribe, found the Yaoguang Sacred Sword, kept as a collectible trophy, and also the former vehicle of Yaoguang Sword Saint, the Yaoguang Sword Ship, obtaining more detailed intelligence, thus beginning the search for the location of Zhenze Sword Palace.

The terrain and landscape of the current Zhenze Area is vastly different from millions of years ago, almost as if the stars have shifted. The advantage now is that, under the massive transformations of space, the once extremely solid hidden restrictions are continually failing, making them easier for successors to discover.

Especially for the Void races, it’s as if they’ve smelled a scent, persistently lingering.

"No rush!" Wang Liyao gently touched the Sacred Sword, calmly reassuring her, "Last time we were chased away by numerous Black Wing Ferocious Birds. This time, we need to proceed steadily. The Zhenze Sword Palace isn’t going anywhere; it’s bound to be ours eventually."

Having said that, she began arranging strategy and tactics based on collected information.

Under her command, the teams methodically began to clear and surround the Black Wing Ferocious Birds, even enlisting the large flock of "Little Fish" that followed later.

They combined forces to handle those Void races of only Level Nine, Level Ten, or Level Eleven and Level Twelve, relieving the main forces.

This clearing battle lasted a full five years.

Five years later, the Void races were thoroughly cleared out. After the battle tally, they had killed eleven Void races of Level Thirteen or Fourteen! One among them had even reached peak Level Sixteen, just a step away from Level Seventeen.

Luckily, it hadn’t advanced to Level Seventeen, otherwise, the Zhenze Sword Palace would likely have been damaged. And Wang Liyao and the team would have faced considerably greater difficulty in clearing out these Void races.

With this brilliant victory as a foundation, even if they gain nothing in the Sword Palace later on, their trip wouldn’t have been in vain.

After tidying up the battlefield and securing the surrounding area, the Yaoguang Sword Ship, overseen by Wang Chenlun of the Cycle of Reincarnation Sacred Tree, boldly sailed into the earthly cavern of the already opened Zhenze Sword Palace.

The fleet immediately followed suit.

Inside the Sword Palace cavern, there was an entirely different realm.

The only disappointment was that many of the outer buildings had already been damaged, and the output from the vast Spirit Field and Spirit Trees had long been devoured by gathered Void creatures.

Many restrictions had already been shattered.

Everyone could see a grand yet somewhat weathered Sword Palace, faintly suspended amidst the swirling immortal mists.

"Sword Palace Artifact Spirit, there is no danger now, quickly disperse your fog restriction and let us enter."

Seeing this, Wang Liyao’s Yaoguang Sacred Sword immediately soared aloft, radiating an awe-inspiring Yao Light SwordYi.

The next moment, the excited voice of the Sword Palace Artifact Spirit echoed from afar.

"Yaoguang Sword Spirit? Is it really you? Could it be that Yaoguang Sword Saint herself has returned?"

It was a steady female voice.

"The master fell a million years ago," stated the Yaoguang Sacred Sword, "Now, I have returned following my new master, Sister Liyao."

"..." The Sword Palace Artifact Spirit was silent for a moment before speaking, "Before leaving, Sword Saint Master set a rule: if she fell outside, human disciples are to be tested with the ’Sword Path’ and ’Heavenly Sword Tower.’ Those who pass the Sword Path may become formal disciples of my Zhenze Sword Palace."

"After becoming formal disciples, they may venture into the ’Heavenly Sword Tower.’ Passing the tenth floor grants the legacy left by Sword Saint Master."

"What test?" The Yaoguang Sacred Sword spoke discontentedly, "I am already acknowledged as the Sacred Sword by the former master, yet you’re clinging to old rules? Besides, the tenth floor isn’t so easily passed. The former master only cleared the ninth floor and failed at the tenth."

"Apologies, this is the rule set by Sword Saint Master." The tone of the Sword Palace Artifact Spirit was stubborn, unmoved.

"Yaoguang, no need to rush," Wang Liyao remained composed, "Since it’s the intention of predecessor Yaoguang Sword Saint, then we’ll take the challenge. Artifact Spirit, please lift the fog restriction, we are ready to tackle the ’Sword Path.’

The Sword Path.

This is the threshold for recruiting disciples at Zhenze Sword Palace. If you can’t even pass the Sword Path, you might as well turn back from whence you came.

"Alright, as you wish."

The voice of the Sword Palace Artifact Spirit turned serious.

Soon, the mist gradually cleared, revealing a pathway leading to the floating Sword Palace.

It was a path composed of stones suspended in the air, seemingly ordinary, as if anyone could walk on it.

Yet, given that the Sword Path serves as the entry examination for disciples, how could it possibly be simple?

"Who among you wishes to attempt the Sword Path?" The Sword Palace Artifact Spirit was slightly curious.

She had been dormant for too long, having not seen anyone challenge the Sword Path for a million years.

"Everyone!"

Wang Liyao calmly replied, "We all want to give it a try."

What?

Sword Palace Artifact Spirit was stunned.

Everyone is participating? Are they treating the Sword Palace like a marketplace?

Not to mention the Sword Palace Artifact Spirit was bewildered into silence, on the other hand, the Divine Martial Human Race had already started gearing up.

Jokingly, after traveling such a distance to raid, naturally one would want to use the Sword Path to test their depth. If they inadvertently discovered they possessed the talent of a Sword God, wouldn’t they rise to success effortlessly?

"Aoshi, you should prepare as well, and later join others in breaking through the Sword Path," Wang Liyao said to Dongfang Aoshi, who was following her, "Your recent progress has been substantial."

What what what?

Dongfang Aoshi was utterly shocked.

He was only in the Purple Abode Realm; wouldn’t he be instantly overwhelmed by the Sword Path?

Unfortunately, with his Master speaking, did he dare not comply?

Immediately, he obediently bowed and solemnly promised, "Yes, Master."

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