Every Sect in the central region of the Golden Crown Nation was nervously preparing for the opening of the Divine Illusion Dimension a month later. This was their chance.
As the Heaven Sword Son of the Sword Reverence Sect, Fang Chen was quietly cultivating in the Sword Reverence Sect.
One day, Fang Chen's cultivation reached a bottleneck. He stopped cultivating and remembered that he had been given a spot to enter the Sword Pagoda during the Outer Sect Grand Competition.
"Let's go to the Sword Pagoda and give it a try," Fang Chen said to himself.
Soon after, Fang Chen found Jian Wufeng and informed him of his intentions. Jian Wufeng was overjoyed when he heard that Fang Chen wanted to enter the Sword Pagoda. He immediately led Fang Chen into the inner sect.
The inner sect of the Sword Reverence Sect was located in a secluded isolated space. This isolated space wasn't too big, but it was built by one of the Sword Reverence Sect's almighty experts. It had always been used as a place for inner sect disciples to cultivate.
As soon as Fang Chen entered this independent space, he sensed that the spiritual energy here was very abundant. Furthermore, this place was filled with boundless sword intent.
"As expected of the inner sect."
Fang Chen sighed. The cultivation environment here was much better than the outer sect. It was simply a holy land for cultivation.
The inner sect was very quiet. Before long, Fang Chen followed Jian Wufeng to the Sword Pagoda.
A tall pagoda stood in a square. From the outside, this pagoda looked like a long sword inserted into the ground.
The Sword Pagoda had a total of nine floors. Up until now, no one had been able to step into the ninth floor.
"This is the Sword Pagoda. There are many exceptional swords in the Sword Pagoda. These exceptional swords possess their own consciousness. Once a cultivator enters, they will be attacked by these exceptional swords. If they can last for an incense stick's worth of time, they can enter the second floor, and so on." Jian Wufeng briefly explained the situation of the Sword Pagoda.
Fang Chen nodded as a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes. Then, he took a step forward and entered the Sword Pagoda.
As soon as he entered the Sword Pagoda, Fang Chen sensed that the first level of the Sword Pagoda was very spacious. The spacious ground was filled with majestic sword intent. The moment Fang Chen entered the Sword Pagoda, countless peerless swords suddenly appeared around him.
"Ten!"
Fang Chen looked around and saw a total of ten peerless swords floating in the air. Their tips were pointed at Fang Chen, emitting a terrifying aura.
Bang
Suddenly, a peerless sword erupted with a wild sword essence and bombarded Fang Chen. Seeing this, Fang Chen's figure flashed. He took out the Hidden Star Sword and displayed the seventh level of the Water and Fire Sword Technique.
Bang bang bang
In an instant, Fang Chen began to fight with these ten peerless swords. These swords only had a little bit of spirituality, but their offensive power was very strong.
However, to the current Fang Chen, the first level's peerless swords didn't pose the slightest threat to him.
"As expected of the Sword Pagoda."
Fang Chen sighed as he fought.
It was no wonder the spots to enter the Sword Pagoda were so precious. Every time one entered the Sword Pagoda, the energy within the Sword Pagoda would be consumed. Over time, when the energy within the Sword Pagoda was completely exhausted, it would no longer have such an effect.
Only now did Fang Chen know that challenging the Sword Pagoda could temper a cultivator's ability to survive. Moreover, it could also temper a cultivator's combat ability.
Crack!
By the time the last peerless sword disappeared into the sky, an incense stick's worth of time had already passed.
A smile appeared on Fang Chen's face as he dived into the second level.
At this time, there were several inner sect disciples gathered in front of the Sword Pagoda. One of them was Xiahou Wu, who had come from the outer sect.
"Martial uncle Jian, who is the person challenging the Sword Pagoda?" asked an inner sect disciple.
To be able to become an inner sect disciple, one's strength had to be at least at the eighth level of the Qi Hai realm. They were the absolute elites of the Sword Reverence Sect.
Without waiting for Jian Wufeng to speak, Xiahou Wu had already guessed that the person challenging the Sword Pagoda was definitely Fang Chen.
"I wonder how many levels he will be able to reach." Xiahou Wu's eyes twinkled as he stared at the light above the Sword Pagoda, sinking into his memories.
When Xiahou Wu had just entered the inner sect, he had challenged the Sword Pagoda once. That time, he had only reached the second level before stopping.
After bitterly cultivating for two months, Xiahou Wu once again challenged the Sword Pagoda. This time, he had reached the fourth level in a single breath. Just as he was about to reach the fifth level, he had been defeated.
The inner sect of the Sword Reverence Sect was different from the inner sect of other two star Sects. The inner sect of the Sword Reverence Sect strived for excellence. Although there were few disciples, the quality was very high.
Within the entire inner sect, including Xiahou Wu, there were a total of nineteen disciples. These nineteen disciples, even if placed in the imperial capital, could be considered outstanding disciples of the younger generation.
"It's the first place of the outer sect competition." Jian Wufeng said.
Hearing this, several disciples nodded their heads. They had heard that the first place of the outer sect competition was Fang Chen.
"It's that Heaven Sword Son." A disciple said.
"It's actually the Heaven Sword Son. I heard that his cultivation is very low. I wonder how many levels he will be able to pass."
"Won't we know when we see?"
After knowing that the person challenging the Sword Pagoda was Fang Chen, several disciples were unceasingly discussing. Although Fang Chen was the Heaven Sword Son, they did not have high hopes for Fang Chen.
"I think that at most he will be able to pass the third level. It is impossible for him to reach the fourth level."
"That's right, I also think so. He is currently on the second level. When Xiahou Wu first challenged the Sword Pagoda, he was also stopped on the second level."
"Being able to pass the third level is already not bad. If he can pass the fourth level, I will recognize him as the Heaven Sword Son." Several disciples were discussing with each other. None of them had high hopes for Fang Chen.
Xiahou Wu did not speak from beginning to end. His eyes were fixed on the light spots on the Sword Pagoda. Hearing this, Jian Wufeng smiled. He also did not know how many levels Fang Chen would be able to pass. He was also looking forward to it.
At this moment, in the second level of the Sword Pagoda, three quarters of the time had passed. As long as he could endure for a little longer, he would be able to pass the third level.
At this moment, Fang Chen was casually fighting with the peerless swords around him. Although the power of the peerless swords on the second level was stronger, they were still no threat to Fang Chen.
"The power of the peerless swords on the second level is comparable to the peak of the Early Stage of the Qi Hai realm." Fang Chen said as he fought.
Bang Bang Bang
After a series of attacks, the time limit for a stick of incense was finally up. Fang Chen entered the third level in an instant.
At this moment, outside the Sword Pagoda, after seeing the light spot move to the third level, a few disciples exclaimed. They did not expect Fang Chen to really enter the third level.
"He will definitely stop at the third level." A few disciples said one after another.
After entering the third level, Fang Chen could clearly feel a little pressure. The power of the peerless swords on the third level was comparable to the Mid Stage of the Qi Hai realm.
"So strong."
Fang Chen thought to himself. But this was good for him as he could train his battle experience.
Bang Bang Bang
Fang Chen continued to use the seventh level of the Fire and Water Sword Art. Occasionally, he would use his Orange Level soul and use the Great Luo Soul Killer Flame.
The surrounding peerless swords could not even get close to him, let alone attack him.
"Bang"
Fang Chen unleashed the Great Luo Soul Slaughter Flame, directly causing one of the supreme swords to disperse. Then, with a tap of his foot, he dodged, directly dodging the attacks of the other supreme swords.
"My current strength is equivalent to the Mid Stage of the Qi Hai realm." Fang Chen thought to himself.
After the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, Fang Chen successfully entered the fourth level. Seeing the light spot move on top of the Sword Pagoda, the faces of the disciples were filled with shock.
"How is this possible? It is his first time entering the Sword Pagoda and he has already entered the fourth level." The disciples were shocked.
They often entered the Sword Pagoda and naturally knew the power of the peerless swords in the Sword Pagoda. Fang Chen was only an Outer Disciple. Although his talent was monstrous, being able to enter the fourth level on his first attempt was enough to attract the attention of the Inner Disciples.
"As expected."
Seeing the light spot enter the fourth level, Xia Houwu, who had been silent all this time, clenched his fists.
When he was fighting with Fang Chen for the title of Heaven Sword Son, he felt that Fang Chen's potential was monstrous. It would not be long before Fang Chen's strength surpassed his.
Now, Fang Chen once again proved that he was worthy of the title of Heaven Sword Son.
At this moment, Jian Wufeng's face was filled with smiles. Fang Chen being able to enter the fourth level proved that his strength was equivalent to the Mid Stage of the Qi Hai realm.
"Monstrous." Jian Wufeng said.
After half the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, Fang Chen was ejected from the Sword Pagoda. His face was filled with helplessness.
"Fang Chen." Jian Wufeng called out when he saw Fang Chen appear.
"Martial Uncle, I stopped at the fourth level." Fang Chen's words were filled with regret.
Jian Wufeng roared with laughter when he heard this, "Fang Chen, be content. It's the first time you've challenged the Sword Pagoda, yet you've actually ascended to the 4th level. You've made history in the Sword Worship Sect."
The other inner disciples looked at Fang Chen with sparkling eyes.
At this moment, Xia Houwu walked in front of Fang Chen. He looked at Fang Chen and said in a low voice, "Fang Chen, I will definitely surpass you."
After saying this, Xia Houwu turned and left.
Fang Chen followed Jian Wufeng and left the inner sect.
For the first time, Fang Chen's name spread within the inner sect.
In the courtyard, Fang Chen sat on a stone bench and said in a low voice, "As expected of the Sword Reverence Sect's Sword Pagoda. I only passed the fourth level, and my gains are so great."
Fang Chen thought to himself. In the Sword Pagoda, he fought with the peerless sword. His battle skills became even more powerful, and his sword intent was constantly being refined.
After his sword intent reached the second minor realm, it had been stagnant. This time, in the Sword Pagoda, the stagnant sword intent finally began to grow again. This was good news for Fang Chen.
"I really want to continue cultivating in the Sword Pagoda." Fang Chen said.