Back then, he had only managed to create ninety-nine sword scars.
But now, although Fang Chen had also created ninety-nine sword scars, he had done it much more easily than back then.
Most importantly, he had discovered some small cracks on the Sword Burial Heavenly Wall.
He had created ninety-nine sword scars with one sword strike and had almost caused a crack to appear in the Sword Burial Heavenly Wall.
That kind of potential was much greater than his own back then.
"A twelfth-level tribulation cultivator truly lives up to his reputation," said the palace master after a long time.
Then he prepared to leave.
"Palace master, Fang Chen's actions will definitely cause dissatisfaction among some cultivators," said the short old man.
The Palace Lord's figure disappeared, leaving behind a sentence.
"Let him deal with it himself."
The palace master's actions were meant to temper Fang Chen.
After everyone on the Burial Sword Peak recovered from their shock, the news spread like a whirlwind through the entire Burial Sword City.
Martialists started to emerge one after another in some parts of the Burial Sword City.
"What? Someone managed to create ninety-nine sword scars?"
"Just who is it that has surpassed Lu Jingyun?"
"Ninety-nine sword scars!"
For a time, countless cultivators at the top of the rankings began to appear.
One figure after another began to climb up the Sword Burial Peak.
The first to arrive was the tenth ranked expert. But because of Situ Hong and Fang Chen, his name had dropped to twelfth.
"Who created ninety-nine sword scars?" asked the tenth ranked expert.
When the crowd heard this, they quickly opened up a path. The tenth strongest person looked at Fang Chen.
"You created ninety-nine sword scars?"
Fang Chen nodded in response.
That person stared at Fang Chen, his heart trembling slightly.
Not long after, the top ten cultivators on the rankings began to appear.
Even Situ Hong and Dugu Yun, who had just left, appeared once more.
"This brat managed to create ninety-nine sword scars." Situ Hong and Dugu Yun were both shocked.
Just at this moment, two figures appeared, causing a commotion.
Third ranked Tuoba Yulong and second ranked Liu Wudao.
The appearance of these two people caused a commotion.
"Someone surpassed Lu Jingyun and became the number one expert on the Buried Sword Peak," said Tuoba Yulong as soon as he reached the top.
"I didn't expect that someone could surpass Lu Jingyun. I want to see who this person is."
As they spoke, the two of them turned to look at Fang Chen.
For a time, the entire Sword Burial Sky Wall was filled with wind and clouds. Countless martialists were looking at Fang Chen.
Fang Chen suddenly became the center of attention.
However, as the crowd glanced at Fang Chen, a soaring aura instantly filled the place.
Liu Wudao and Tuoba Yulong glanced at each other, then looked into the distance.
Lu Jingyun, the number one expert on the list, had appeared.
"Who was it that created ninety-nine sword scars?" asked Lu Jingyun from atop the Burial Sword Peak.
Lu Jingyun's aura was extremely dense. Even Tuoba Yulong and Liu Wudao didn't dare to fight him.
"Lu Jingyun, you've become even stronger," Liu Wudao said.
"Your cultivation base broke through?" asked Tuoba Yulong.
The other experts also looked at Lu Jingyun.
Lu Jingyun was the number one genius of Buried Sword City. He wasn't very old, but his cultivation base had reached the heaven-defying eighth level of the True Martial realm.
Now that he had appeared, did that mean his cultivation base had reached the ninth level of the True Martial realm?
As expected, Lu Jingyun didn't hide anything. He directly said, "I was just lucky to break through."
Crash!
The entire Buried Sword Peak was in an uproar. Countless martialists were shocked.
Lu Jingyun's cultivation base had actually reached the ninth level of the True Martial realm. He was simply too monstrous.
Lu Jingyun ignored the crowd's discussion and turned to Fang Chen. "You were the one who created ninety-nine sword scars?"
Fang Chen nodded. He could feel the pressure coming from Lu Jingyun.
"Too weak," said Lu Jingyun.
Fang Chen's ninety-nine sword scars only represented his heaven-defying potential, but his strength was incomparably weak.
"Your potential is heaven-defying. You created ninety-nine sword scars, but your strength is very weak," said Lu Jingyun.
Fang Chen stared at Lu Jingyun and said, "You have cultivated longer than me and have more resources than me. If we were at the same level, I wouldn't be afraid of you."
Hearing this, the crowd secretly admired Fang Chen's courage. He was the first person who dared to speak to Lu Jingyun like this.
"If we were at the same level, you wouldn't be afraid of me."
Hearing this, Lu Jingyun smiled.
Back then, he had relied on a pair of iron fists and a long sword to establish his current status.
Lu Jingyun was invincible in the same level.
"Potential doesn't represent cultivation base." Lu Jingyun emphasized again.
After saying this, Lu Jingyun thought for a moment and said, "I'll give you three years. After three years, I hope you can fight with me."
In an instant, Fang Chen's mind was filled with an invincible belief.
He clenched his fists and stared at Lu Jingyun. He said word by word, "I don't need three years. In one year, I have the confidence to defeat you."
Fang Chen's words were too arrogant for the crowd.
Even Lu Jingyun stopped in his tracks and carefully sized up Fang Chen.
"Are you sure you can fight with me in a year?" asked Lu Jingyun.
Fang Chen nodded heavily. At this moment, the golden heart was beating rapidly, giving Fang Chen great confidence.
"Alright, in a year, no matter what your cultivation base is, I will fight with you."
After saying this, Lu Jingyun left the Burial Sword Peak.
He had come this time to see the genius who could create ninety-nine sword scars.
However, after seeing it, he was a little disappointed.
This person relied on his heaven-defying potential and was incomparably arrogant.
It was ridiculous to think that he could defeat him in a year.
In the eyes of Tuoba Yulong and the others, Fang Chen's words were incomparably laughable.
They simply didn't take it seriously. After seeing a cultivator with ninety-nine sword scars, they all began to challenge each other.
"Liu Wudao, in a year, Lu Jingyun will fight here. I also formally challenge you to a battle. One year from today, we will fight on the Burial Sword Peak."
Among the younger generation of Burial Sword City, the only ones who could firmly suppress Tuoba Yulong were Liu Wudao and Lu Jingyun.
There was no need to say anything about Lu Jingyun. Tuoba Yulong didn't even have the courage to challenge him.
However, he was very confident in facing Liu Wudao.
"Alright, we will fight here in a year." Liu Wudao laughed heartily.
"Dugu Yun, in a year, you and I will also fight here," said Situ Hong.
Dugu Yun nodded and floated away.
Countless warriors on the Burial Sword Peak were extremely excited about the battle between these few people.
Normally, it wasn't easy to see these geniuses, but in a year, they would all fight here. Just thinking about such a grand occasion made them incomparably excited.
The next few battles were also very important, but they weren't as shocking as Tuoba Yulong and the others.
As for the battle between Lu Jingyun and Fang Chen, everyone only treated it as a joke.
What kind of joke was that? No one believed that Lu Jingyun could defeat Lu Jingyun in a year.
No, to be exact, there was only one person who believed it, and that was the Palace Master of the Sword Burial Immortal Palace.
The entire Burial Sword City was crazily spreading the news of Fang Chen's ninety-nine sword scars and his battle with Lu Jingyun.
However, the Sword Burial Immortal Palace was incomparably quiet.
After hearing the news, the Palace Master's face had a trace of a smile.
"Palace Master, Fang Chen is a little reckless. One year isn't enough for him to stand shoulder to shoulder with Lu Jingyun," said the tall old man.
"Yeah, Lu Jingyun has already reached the 9th level of the True Martial Realm. In a year, he might even enter the Profound King Realm," said the short old man.
The two of them weren't optimistic about Fang Chen either.
Although Fang Chen was a genius, a genius who hadn't matured was nothing to be afraid of.
Lu Jingyun had already matured.
"Lu Jingyun's potential is very good. At such a young age, his cultivation has already reached the 9th level of the True Martial Realm. If he can really reach the Profound King Realm in a year, he will be the youngest Profound King Realm martial artist in the Sword Burial Prefecture," said the Palace Master.
"However, Fang Chen's potential is far more heaven-defying than you can imagine." The Palace Master recalled the situation of the Sword Burial Heavenly Wall and was incomparably excited.
"Perhaps, Fang Chen can create a miracle."
He triggered the 12th level tribulation, comprehended the True Intent of the Void, and created ninety-nine sword scars in the Sword Burial Heavenly Wall.