Everyone immediately followed the call and were shocked when they saw someone dare to jump on the wall of Luoshu Villa. In their view, this was simply an act of seeking death.
The only ones who could remain calm were those martial arts masters and those who recognized this person's identity.
"You're finally here." Zhao Zheng was sitting among the dense crowd, looking at the thin figure on the wall in the distance, with a burning feeling in his eyes and a smile on his lips.
The person who came was none other than the swordsmith in the Swordsmithing Villa who claimed to be the second best in swordsmithing—the Sword Slave!
Take the sword as your honor, and be willing to be a slave.
Sword Slave’s reputation in this world is not small. According to legend, he and his brother were apprentices to the master swordsmith Gongsun Ye in the early years, and learned swordmaking skills under his knee. After several years of study, his brother
After obtaining the true inheritance, his craftsmanship became better and better, but his progress was slow and he could never forge a good sword, as if he was missing a little bit of skill.
The sword slave asked his master Gongsun Ye for advice and asked the reason. Gongsun Ye replied that he did not respect the sword he forged. He only regarded the sword as a piece of iron instead of a living being. He only respected the sword he forged.
Only by putting in all your efforts can you reach a higher level of sword-making and forge a truly good sword.
The sword slave was not convinced at first and did not believe what the master said. He thought that the master was partial and secretly passed on his skills to his brother. He began to study the sword-making skills on his own and often peeked at his brother's sword-making process.
It seems that they are no different from him, and the techniques used are the same, but there are obvious differences in the swords they forge, and they are much stronger than him.
He was very troubled by this.
Many years have passed, and he still has achieved nothing in swordmaking, while his brother has become a world-famous swordsmith.
Unwilling to give up, he went to question his master again, but this time the master said the same thing, and advised him to abandon his past attachments and treat the red-hot sword embryo in his hand with a more pious attitude.
He had no choice but to do it, and he did it to the best of his ability.
He swore an oath to heaven and earth, swearing that from now on he would regard the sword as his master and that he would be a slave willingly, and with this respect he began to forge a new sword.
After his mood changed, he began to forge swords with a meticulous and respectful attitude. This time he finally made a breakthrough and forged a decent sword.
When the state of mind changes, the world is different.
From then on, the sword slave's level continued to rise. Although he failed to catch up with his extremely talented brother, he still climbed into the ranks of first-class swordsmiths, and together with his brother, he established the now-famous Swordsmith Villa.
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Today, among the five best swords in the world, one sword comes from the Sword-making Villa, which shows the high output and power of the Sword-making Villa.
Others don't dare to jump on the wall of Luoshu Villa, but Jiannu dares. No one will blame him, and he even has to greet him with a smile!
"I felt something was wrong just now. I felt like someone was missing from the village. Now that I saw Brother Jiannu, I remembered that Zhujian Villa had sent someone to celebrate his birthday. Our two villas are not far apart, and
We have known each other for a long time, so it would be unreasonable for no one to come to your village." Baili Lianshan laughed loudly and walked through the layers of people to the courtyard wall.
"My brother has urged me to come over a long time ago, but I have been busy with something, so I haven't set off yet. I'm a little late. I hope the owner of the village won't be offended." The sword slave stood straight on the wall and faced the owner.
A fist.
"I won't be offended, I won't be offended. As long as you can come, it's fine. With you here, today's birthday banquet will definitely become more lively."
"You are right. I am here today just to make your birthday party more lively!" A meaningful smile appeared on the dry old face of the sword slave.
"Oh? Why did Brother Jiannu say this?"
The sword slave did not answer directly, but jumped down first and walked towards Baili Mountain step by step. When passing by a table, he also grabbed a chicken leg and ate it up in two mouthfuls. He has always been a good person.
Regardless of the details, everyone who is familiar with him knows this and does not find it strange at all.
The sword slave dropped the remaining bones, grabbed Baili Lianshan's sleeve with the greasy palm that had grabbed the chicken leg, and walked with him to the table. In his opinion, the table was just right for announcing the news. As he walked
While saying: "I came here today for two main purposes. The first is to wish you a birthday on behalf of Zhujian Villa, and wish you success every year. The second is to borrow your place to talk to you."
Popularity, announcing a big event to the outside world. I hope you won’t be stingy and lend me your platform.”
"Big event? What big event do you want to announce?" Baili Lianshan asked curiously.
"Hey, you'll know soon. If you don't mind, I'll announce it in public."
"Of course I don't mind. If you have anything to say, feel free to say it."
"Okay, then I'll go up and announce this." The sword slave let go of his greasy hands, jumped up, and landed on the stage as light as a swallow.
Most of the people present heard what Sword Slave just said. They were all very curious about this so-called "big event" and each pricked up their ears. The birthday banquet that was lively just now suddenly became quiet.
When we got down, we could only hear the muttering of a small number of people.
The sword slave turned around, faced everyone, took off the heavy sword box he was carrying, and placed it on the table with a clang. For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the skinny old man.
"As we all know, Sword Making Villa is famous for its sword making. Over the years, it has made many good swords, including many top-grade and top-quality swords. And I am also a person who respects swords and is obsessed with making swords.
He is famous for making swords. Sword making is easier said than done, and cannot be made casually. The emergence of a good sword requires precious materials, long hours of polishing, and superb skills.
In addition to skills, it also requires a little bit of luck.”
The sword slave stretched out two fingers and made a slight gesture, leaving a small gap between the two fingers to represent that little bit of luck.
"I have had good luck in the past few years. After a lot of hard work in collecting and casting, I have cast a very satisfactory sword. This sword is made of 'brass tree buds', 'ebony stone gallbladder' and 'jinshanjiaxin'"
It took me a full four years to polish it carefully using precious materials such as armor pieces, mountain morning dew, and iron-winged bird's new feathers. It can be regarded as the pinnacle work of all my hard work!" Sword Slave
When he said this, he emphasized his tone, and everyone present was also cheered up.
The sword, which took four years and was made by a master swordsmith, must be extraordinary!
Baili Lianshan, who was closer to the audience, asked with burning eyes: "Brother Jiannu, have you forged a top-quality sword?"
"Hehe, I also hope that I can forge a top-quality sword, but it's a pity..." The sword slave smiled bitterly and shook his head, "After all, I am inferior to my brother. My craftsmanship is a bit inferior, so I failed to forge a top-quality sword. This
Although the sword has a sword spirit, it cannot reach the level of "the sword spirit is unsheathed". It is only a top-grade sword. However, you must not underestimate this sword because of this. Although this sword is still one step away from the top grade,
It is definitely a top-notch sword among high-grade swords, and few high-grade swords can block its edge!"
Baili Lianshan cupped his fists and congratulated: "A top-grade sword is also a rare thing in the world. Congratulations to Brother Sword Slave for successfully casting it. I celebrate my birthday today, and you have cast a good sword again. It is a double blessing. I just don't know, you...
What is the name of the sword? Where is it now? If you have brought this sword, you must open it to everyone here and don't hide it."
"As I said just now, the main materials used to cast this sword are 'brass tree buds', 'ebony stone gallbladder', 'new golden mountain armor pieces', 'alpine morning dew', 'iron-winged bird's new feathers' and other items.
Everything is the essence brewed at the beginning of the birth of various substances, and they are all full of vitality! The swords made of these materials naturally inherit this characteristic and are also full of vitality, just like the first ray of morning light in the morning, the early spring.
The sprouting buds are the first auspicious snowfall in winter! Therefore, I named this sword 'Zichu Sword', which means the beginning of the child's growth."
The sword slave told the origin of the Zichu sword, and the people in the audience listened attentively. He paused, and then talked about the current location of the sword.
"I originally wanted to bring Zi Chujian here so that everyone could open their eyes and appreciate it. Unfortunately, Zi Chujian didn't want to come with me, so I had to come here alone and left it at Zhujian Villa.
inside."
Hearing this, Baili Lianshan, like many others, showed a look of regret and said it was a pity. People in the rivers and lakes carry weapons with them and accompany them day and night, so they naturally care for them. Many people like to watch those high-quality weapons.
Treat weapons as works of art.
Sword Slave Quan pretended not to see everyone's disappointed expressions, and continued: "Anyone who knows a little bit about swords will know that swords above the top grade are spiritual, have their own consciousness, and will even choose the right owner. Like
He is the leader of high-grade swords like Zichu Sword. He has a very strong spirituality and a very stubborn personality. He will never succumb to a master he hates. I spent several years working hard to forge the Zichu Sword.
With deep feelings, of course we have to find a suitable owner for Zichujian."
Upon hearing this, some people immediately showed eager expressions. It is very important to find the owner of high-grade weapons and above. Fate is very important, and the capable person will always be the one.
There are densely packed warriors sitting under this stage, and there are many masters among them. There are many warriors from the third and fourth heavens, and there are also many warriors from the fifth and sixth heavens. Even the warriors from the seventh heaven and above can find a few.
Oh! Who among these warriors doesn’t want to own a top-grade sword? So when I heard that Chu Sword didn’t have an owner yet, I immediately cheered up, and had a vague feeling that the sword slave was here just for this.
"Zi Chujian has two strict requirements for its future owner. It requires that the owner must be very young and a martial arts genius! In order to find such a suitable candidate, Zi Chujian suggested that I set up shop at Zhujian Villa.
In the next arena, let the young people who want to get it go to fight in a duel. Whoever can win can become its master. I agreed to Zi Chujian’s request, and with my brother’s permission, I cast it.
A ring has been set up in Jianshan Villa, waiting for those who are capable to come and compete." The sword slave's voice was old and sonorous, and he finally told the highlight of the day.
Everyone below began to discuss in low voices, with different reactions. Some people sighed with emotion and couldn't imagine that a person would listen to the words of a sword. Some people were eager to try and immediately expressed their desire to go and fight.
The sword slave stretched out two skinny fingers and continued: "In order to meet Zi Chujian's two requirements, I will temporarily stay at Luoshu Villa for some time to select suitable challengers for Zi Chujian.
Distribute tokens to them to go to Zhujian Villa to compete. Zi Chujian and I have two requirements for contestants. One is that they must be young and under the age of twenty-five, and the other is that they must be highly skilled in martial arts.
The cultivation level must be at least above the fourth level. Those who do not meet these two requirements are prohibited from participating in the competition."
"If anyone feels that they meet these two conditions, you can go to my residence to find me starting tomorrow. I will conduct an inspection in person. Once the inspection passes, the tokens will be distributed. A total of twenty-four fighters have been recruited for this arena.
Challengers, since there is already a rising star in the Sword Making Villa who meets the requirements for competition, we will only recruit twenty-three challenges. Once we have collected twenty-three challenges, we will stop recruiting.
The competition will officially begin at Zhujian Villa to determine the only winner!"
"In addition, the arena competition itself also has a strict requirement, that is, the contestants must use swords for duels and are prohibited from using other types of weapons. The reason for this requirement is that only those who are good at using swords are qualified to possess the Zichu sword.
, and maximize its power. Moreover, Zichu Sword itself is not willing to let people who cannot use swords use it. This request is also reasonable. As for other small requests, I will notify you separately after the arena is officially held.
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At this point, the Sword Slave has basically finished his explanation. He has drawn a path for martial artists all over the world. If anyone wants the Zichu Sword, then go and fight. There is no other choice.
The number of twenty-three challengers is really pitifully small, but there are not many warriors in this world who are younger than the fourth and fifth heavens, and even fewer people who specialize in using swords. This number
After careful calculation, it's still okay.
The emergence of a top-grade sword is a big event in itself. In addition, the Sword-Forging Villa has set up a stage for this, making the news even more dramatic. I am afraid that it will not be long before the news spreads like wildfire and spreads throughout the Great Flame.
All corners of the country.
Everyone in the audience was lucky enough to witness the announcement of the news with their own eyes, and they started talking about it.
"High-grade swords are rare in the world, and each sword is extremely precious. In the past, whenever a top-grade sword came out, it would cause a bloody storm in the world, and I think this time will be no exception. Hehe, there is something good to watch now.
Already."
"Isn't that right? The advent of a top-grade sword is enough to make people jealous. Sword Forging Villa is also adding fuel to the fire and holding an arena competition. Doesn't this encourage everyone to work hard?"
"Fortunately, there are restrictions in this arena competition. Only young people are allowed to participate. If everyone could participate, there would definitely be more casualties."
"Oh, it's a pity that I am already twenty-eight years old. If I were a few years younger, I would definitely participate in this arena competition and take home this high-quality sword."
"Go, go, stop bragging. You are only in the third level of heaven. Even if you regress a few years, you are not qualified to compete."
There was a lot of discussion in the audience, and it became more and more noisy, just like a rural vegetable market.
Zhao Zheng was sitting below, saying nothing, watching the development of the situation. Everything was going according to the plot he knew. After the birthday banquet, he could find a way to exchange the so-called "token" with the sword slave.
After getting the "token", you are qualified to compete for Zichu Sword, and you are one step closer to Zichu Sword.
"Okay, I've finished what I need to say. After saying so much, my throat is dry." The sword slave took off the big wine gourd hanging from his waist, unscrewed the lid, and drank it mouth to mouth.
He took a long sip and drank loudly. The wine entered his stomach, and a layer of blush appeared on his face. He licked his lips beautifully, placed the wine gourd, and reached out to touch the mechanism on the side of the sword box at his feet.
The mechanism was touched, and the cover of the sword box popped open, and a cold light suddenly appeared inside, dazzling and threatening, as if it was competing with the scorching sun. There were many swords in this long and heavy sword box.
The sword slave put his hand deep into the sword box and took out a simple white sword with ease. This sword was very strange. There were no decorations on the hilt and scabbard, making it look bare. The sword slave held the scabbard with one hand and held the scabbard with the other.
He grabbed the hilt of the sword, pulled it out with a clang, and then swung his sword at the sky a few times.
The sword light flashed like a white dragon emerging from the sea, dancing and flying, and a sharp whistle burst out from it.
The sword slave showed it off, returned the sword to its sheath, jumped off the stage, held it up with both hands, and presented it to Baili Lianshan.
"Master Baili, this sword is an imitation made from the leftover materials from the Zichu Sword. Although the quality is not as good as the Zichu Sword and has no spirituality, it is still a good sword with medium quality. I represent the sword.
If you come to Sword Villa to celebrate your birthday, of course you can’t come empty-handed, so I’ll give you this sword, it’s just a small thing, it’s not a sign of respect.”
The two villas have always been on good terms with each other. The Sword Casting Villa has forged many good swords for Luoshu Villa. They are basically low- to medium-grade swords. Using a medium-grade sword as a birthday gift is already valuable enough.
Baili Lianshan pulled out the imitation of Zichu Sword from its scabbard, looked at it closely, and nodded in praise: "The imitation alone is so cold and dazzling, which shows how excellent the quality of the real thing is. It's a pity that my son is lazy by nature.
To make progress, he only has the cultivation level of the Third Heaven, otherwise he will definitely be allowed to participate in this arena competition."
"Good swords can be found but cannot be sought. Maybe your master will be destined to other high-grade swords in the future." The sword slave said.
"Haha, let me lend you some good words."
The sword slave jumped back to the stage, put the sword box on his back again, then walked off the stage, and was led by Baili Lianshan to a VIP seat, where he sat with a group of martial arts masters, chatting and drinking. Everyone at the table
Naturally, he grabbed the sword slave and kept asking about Zi Chujian. The sword slave answered while drinking. As for what was said, only the distinguished guests at this table could hear it, and it was difficult for the others to hear.
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Naturally, the other seats were all chatting about Zichu Sword. This topic attracted everyone at once, but few people talked about the birthday banquet.
"The prologue has begun."
Zhao Zheng muttered something in a low voice, his voice being drowned in the noisy hum.
This birthday banquet ended smoothly without any gossip. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)
