Aside from the younger generation, there were also a few seniors who tried to pull out the blade. Age didn't matter, and some of the Xia family members continued to try until they died of old age.
Many people in the outside world mocked them for being old even if they managed to pull out the broken blade, but they still tried their best. Some people guessed that there might be some sort of explanation within the Xia family, and that the Xia family had a Progenitor who could reverse the flow of the universe. The older generation of Xia family members also hoped to borrow the Progenitor's power to return to their youth. Of course, this was just a dream.
Yi Xian Academy had come to Shenwu Plane to train after the ancestral ceremony, and they had been lucky enough to make it in time for the Xia family's ancestral ceremony. Unfortunately, they had been excited at the beginning, but by the end, they had become accustomed to it. No one had succeeded.
Lu Yin was talking to Xia Shenfei when the surroundings suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked in the direction of the broken blade with strange expressions.
Xia Shenfei also looked in the direction of the broken blade in shock.
Lu Yin looked over and saw that Xia Xing had actually gone over. Was he going to pull out the blade as well?
"The Sect Leader is actually trying to pull out the blade? This sort of thing rarely happens to the Sect Leader," the Xia family members commented from behind.
"Every Patriarch was born as a direct descendant of the Patriarch, and then he rose step by step to become the Patriarch of the Patriarch. During that time, every Patriarch tried to draw the blade many times, but after becoming the Patriarch, he stopped trying. I wouldn't have thought that this Patriarch would want to try," said the Patriarch.
"If the Sect Leader fails, it'll be a blow to his own prestige."
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No one understood why Xia Xing was trying to pull out the blade, and Xia Shenfei didn't either. No one could understand Xia Xing's thoughts except for Lu Yin.
The current Xia Xing wasn't the original Xia Xing; his clone had replaced his original body with the help of Progenitor Chen's blood. In other words, he wasn't just Xia Xing; he was also partially Progenitor Chen.
Rather than saying that Xia Xing was trying to pull out the blade, it was more accurate to say that Progenitor Chen was the one trying.
Did Xia Xing's actions mean that Progenitor Chen hadn't tried to pull out the blade in the past?
Or was there another possibility?
In the past, Xia Xing had already given up on trying to draw the blade. But now, the blood flowing in his veins was the blood of Ancestor Chen. Ancestor Chen was the most outstanding genius of the Xia Clan. He wasn't any weaker than Xia Chan. He was invincible in the universe and controlled the two mountains and one ocean. Ancestor Chen was the most likely person to be able to control the broken blade. Could Ancestor Chen draw the blade?
Thinking of this, Xia Xing's eyes suddenly widened. He raised his hand and placed it on the hilt of his blade. In an instant, an invisible wave swept across the Divine Martial Sky and spread into the distance.
It was not an attack, nor was it the power of a Stellar Source. It was just a formless wave, an indescribable aura, or rather, a sound.
Lu Yin's eyes widened as the broken saber emitted a sound.
It wasn't just Lu Yin; everyone felt the blade move. At the same time, the giant Caged Wyrm above them opened its eyes and slowly lowered its head to look at Xia Xing. A terrifying pressure descended, causing Shenwu Sky to tremble.
Xia Shenfei, Xia Ziheng, and the others gaped in shock. Xia Xing had moved?
The Culinary God, Half-Ancestor Chai, Wu Yao, and the others were all stunned. At this moment, everyone in Shenwu Sky was staring at the broken blade. The broken blade that hadn't moved for countless years had actually moved.
Xia Ziheng was the first to react. "Sect Master, draw the blade!"
"Father, draw the blade!" Xia Shenfei shouted.
Following that, the disciples of Shenwu Sky all shouted. The sound waves converged into a river, toppling mountains.
The sound waves surged towards Xia Xing. "Sect Master, please draw the blade!"
"Sect Master, please draw the blade!"
"Sect Master, please draw the blade!"
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The entire Shenwu Sky seemed to have become one. It was as if a giant was shouting, urging Xia Xing to draw the broken blade.
The Caged Wyrm's head drooped down and stared at Xia Xing. Its enormous eyes covered the sky as it spat out a scorching aura. However, it immediately restrained itself, afraid of pressuring Xia Xing. It also hoped that someone would be able to draw the broken blade and allow it to escape.
Everyone stared at Xia Xing. In countless years, he was the only person in Shenwu Sky who could shake the broken blade and attract the Caged Wyrm's attention.
Beside the blade's hilt, Xia Xing was excited. He grabbed the hilt and roared, his blood boiling. His face turned red and his veins bulged as he used all his strength to draw the blade.
Everyone stopped breathing. Bai Weiwei and the others stared blankly. First, the Sky Beyond Sky trial had been completed, and now, the broken blade had been drawn. What was wrong with this era?
At this moment, Lu Yin was nervous. What would happen if Xia Xing drew the broken blade?
Would Xia Shenji be drawn out? Would he see the Grim Reaper's Seal in Lu Yin's body and help him break it?
Once the Grim Reaper's Seal was broken, Lu Yin would no longer have the power to restrain Xia Xing. With Xia Xing's talent in drawing the broken blade, it would be fine even if the main body was exposed. In the eyes of Shenwu Sky, the nine clones were all one person. Whether it was the main body or the clone, it was the same whoever controlled the other. For example, Xia Luo's fusion with Xia Jiuyou had been facilitated by Xia Ji.
Whether it was the main body or the clone, they were all part of the Xia family.
Xia Xing would not hesitate to sell him out.
At this moment, the Xia family hoped that Xia Xing would draw the broken blade and lead the Xia family to glory. Lu Yin did not want Xia Xing to draw the broken blade, even more so than Wu Yao and the others.
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through everyone's minds. In reality, it was only an instant. Regardless of whether they wanted the broken blade to be pulled out or not, no one could disturb Xia Xing. All they could do was wait.
It was only a moment, but it was incomparably long.
Shenwu Sky was silent, and the broken blade did not move again.
Xia Ziheng and the others stared at the broken blade. Did it move?
No. They looked up at Xia Xing and saw only disappointment and unwillingness. He had failed.
Xia Shenfei clenched his fists. "Father?"
Next to the broken blade's hilt, Xia Xing immediately looked at Lu Yin. The only reason he could draw the broken blade was because of Progenitor Chen's bloodline. He did not have much of Progenitor Chen's bloodline in him, but Lu Yin should have some. If he replaced all of his bloodline with Progenitor Chen's, then he would be a second Progenitor Chen, and he would definitely be able to draw the broken blade.
When he thought of this, his disappointment and unwillingness suddenly brightened up. He looked down at everyone in Shenwu Sky, including the Half-Ancestors. He raised his head. "I'm too tired today. The ceremony will end for now. I will try again."
Everyone in Shenwu Sky stared blankly. Their sect master would try again. If he could draw the blade once, then he could do it again.
Xia Ziheng's disappointment turned into hope. "Sect Master, you will definitely be able to draw the broken blade."
Xia Shenfei was excited, and he tossed his wine gourd aside. "I also believe that Father will definitely be able to draw the broken blade."
Xia Xing nodded and smiled as he shifted his gaze from Lu Yin to Wu Yao and the others. He had been able to draw the broken blade, but these people must have been terrified. He would definitely be able to draw the broken blade completely and attract the ancestors to descend, giving him the greatest hope of becoming an ancestor. He wanted to do something that his main body had never been able to do before.
Lu Yin heaved a sigh of relief, but he still said, "What a pity.
However, Sect Master will definitely succeed next time. "
Xia Shenfei replied, "Father managed to draw the broken blade, and Yu Hao, you completed the Realm Beyond Heaven trial. It's time for Shenwu Sky to rise."
Lu Yin nodded. "Yes, it's time to rise. It's time to surpass the Frigid Immortal Sect."
Xia Shenfei's gaze trembled, and he subconsciously looked in the direction of Wu Yao and the others. The Frigid Immortal Sect's greatest obstacle was not Bai Wangyuan, but rather Bai Xianer. That woman's methods were strange, and even the Lu family had been tricked. If they wanted to surpass the Frigid Immortal Sect, then they had to find a way to deal with Bai Xianer. Unfortunately, the difference between them was too great, and he did not have the qualifications to participate in dealing with Bai Xianer.
Furthermore, if the Four Sides of the Scales had internal strife, then the battlefield on the other side would be finished.
How troublesome!
Although Xia Xing had not been able to draw the broken blade, his expression was filled with confidence. Whether it was the others or those in Shenwu Sky, everyone believed that he would definitely be able to do so next time. This changed Xia Xing's status in everyone's hearts.
In the past, he had been the sect master of Shenwu Sky and the current leader of the Xia family. Now, he had the label of an Ancestor.
Since ancient times, regardless of whether it was the Four Way Scales, the Lu family, the Liu family, or the ruling Lu family, the chances of a leader becoming an Ancestor were extremely small. It was not that it was difficult for a leader to become an Ancestor, but rather, it was difficult for anyone to do so. This was especially true for a leader who had to manage the family's affairs. Once he became a leader, he was subconsciously thought of as having given up hope of becoming an Ancestor.
However, Xia Xing had broken this tradition. Once he drew the broken blade, Shenwu Sky would definitely do everything in its power to help him become an Ancestor.
"Congratulations, Father," Xia Shenfei congratulated as he watched Xia Xing approach.
Xia Xing was satisfied. He had once managed Shenwu Sky as a clone, and now, he had the chance to draw the broken blade. Shenwu Sky's scenery had changed, especially Xia Ziheng. This Half-Ancestor had once been respectful to him because of his status as a direct descendant, but now, he looked at him in a different light.
"How did the discussion with Yu Hao go?"
Xia Xing asked.
Xia Shenfei respectfully replied, "After the ceremony, I will become sworn brothers with Yu Hao. With blood as an oath, we will live and die together."
Xia Xing glanced at Lu Yin and scolded him, "Nonsense! Yu Hao is someone who wants to become the Ancestor's disciple. Your seniority is different, so there's no need to become sworn brothers." He had tried to stop them before the sword drawing ceremony, but he hadn't been so stubborn.
Xia Shenfei was stunned, but he did not dare to retort.
Lu Yin and Xia Xing exchanged glances, and Xia Xing's eyes were filled with flattery. Whether or not he could draw the broken blade depended on Lu Yin, so he naturally wanted to prevent Lu Yin from being exposed.
Lu Yin was glad that he had swapped out Xia Xing in advance, or else he would not have been able to get past Xia Shenfei.
"Yu Hao, I'll leave the rest to you. You can do whatever you want with those people," Xia Xing said to Lu Yin, pointing at Xia Zhitong's group in the corner.
Everyone looked towards the corner. Some were sympathetic, some were regretful, and some were dissatisfied, but no one expressed their feelings.
Xia Ziheng waved, and Yu Chuan was brought out from another direction.
When Lu Yin saw Yu Chuan, he excitedly went forward, "Elder!"
Yu Chuan looked at Lu Yin and was equally excited, "Little Hao."
Lu Yin supported Yu Chuan and pointed to the corner, "Elder, these are the people who ruined our Yu family's reputation. That woman was the one who angered Father to death."
Yu Chuan followed Lu Yin's gaze and saw a group of people kneeling in the corner. He also saw Xia Zhitong, and his eyes were filled with hatred and killing intent. That woman was the one who had caused the Yu family to become a laughingstock. She had angered his son to death, and she had also forced his grandson to his death. The Yu Hao in front of him was a fake, and his real grandson was already dead.