Chapter 352

Chapter 352: Chapter 351 The Fish Intestine Sword, a blade known for killing monarchs and fathers, seemed as if nothing in the world could stop its ferocity. With the sword unsheathed and its aura soaring to the skies, whether you were a king or a father, death was certain. It appeared to lack all humanity, exceedingly brutal and inhumane—a sword that should not exist in this world, forsaking even the most basic moral principles. If such a sword were not destroyed, what else could possibly be done with it?

However, just as Ye Tianchen was about to destroy the Fish Intestine Sword with a palm strike, two scenes appeared before his eyes; one of regicide, the other of patricide. The acts of killing a monarch and a father committed by the Fish Intestine Sword had been done to save others, to save the people of the world. This was not a lack of humanity; it was a significant righteousness, a righteousness that prioritized the lives of the common people above all else.

Ye Tianchen’s superpower poured into the Fish Intestine Sword. Unlike when encountering resistance from the Taie Sword, he easily entered the blade of the Fish Intestine Sword. Inside the sword, there was still an extraordinary Sword Qi, or rather, the Origin Qi of the Fish Intestine Sword, resembling the shadowy figure identical to the one in the Taie Sword. This must be the shadow of the legendary figure who once possessed the ancient ten swords. If Ye Tianchen was not mistaken, each of the ancient ten divine swords contained the shadow of this legendary figure—the most original branding left by the creator and first master of these swords.

Ye Tianchen was very curious about the legendary figure who owned the ancient ten swords and admired him. However, if he wanted to control the ancient ten swords, he needed to erase—or kill—the original branding of that legendary figure within them. Perhaps there was another way to control the ancient ten swords without such drastic measures, but Ye Tianchen was not one to capitalize on the wisdom of others. During his time in the apocalypse, he had created many Slaughter Skills, such as the powerful "Handsome Guy Punch," and even "Golden Eyes," which he still could not control very well.

While subduing the Taie Sword, Ye Tianchen had made his stance clear. He was not inheriting the ancient ten swords previously owned by the legendary figure; instead, he was forging anew. The ancient ten swords were not necessarily crafted by that figure; he was merely their first possessor. By erasing his branding, Ye Tianchen sought to make these ancient swords truly his own, with no connection to their previous owner—a remarkable feat that would completely transform the swords. Ye Tianchen needed only the blade, and not the contained Sword Qi, which he would wield himself.

To put it plainly, it was unknown who forged the ancient ten swords or if they came into existence during different eras. From the moment they were created, the swords contained earth-shattering Sword Qi. It was just that the legendary figure was the first to possess them, subdue them, and leave his branding within. By eradicating this man’s branding, Ye Tianchen could wholly command the divine swords obtained.

Clearly, erasing the branding of the ancient ten swords was incredibly difficult. Otherwise, over the many years, these swords had been in existence for at least a few thousand years and had been possessed by some peerless powerhouses who had never managed to erase the branding of that legendary figure. This showed just how formidable that legendary figure was, beyond imagination.

A person who had once owned the ancient ten swords was tantamount to a single individual suppressing and subduing ten divine swords and even forming them into a Sword Array capable of slaying gods and Buddhas. Could such a person be weak? The title of "legendary figure" was undoubtedly well-deserved.

At that moment, Ye Tianchen’s Divine Thought Power also penetrated into the Fish Intestine Sword. When he saw the figure turned away from him, he remained extremely cautious. Even if there was only a slight imprint in the sword, he could not afford to be careless. This was the branding of a legendary figure who had once possessed the ancient ten divine swords—a branding few in this world would dare to underestimate.

Boom!

A wild energy swept in, causing Ye Tianchen to frown. The superpower he had infused into the Fish Intestine Sword transformed into a huge palm and struck towards the figure with his back turned. To truly own the Fish Intestine Sword, he would have to proceed as he had with the Taie Sword and eradicate the existing branding thoroughly and completely in order to be used by him alone. Therefore, Ye Tianchen did not hold back; he struck with full force, seeking to utterly suppress it.

If someone saw Ye Tianchen at this time, they would have been very surprised, because Ye Tianchen was now sitting cross-legged on the ground, his right hand gripping the hilt of the Fish Intestine Sword, completely still with his eyes closed, as if pondering. In fact, he was experiencing the most perilous battle.

Little did he know that just as Ye Tianchen slapped his palm towards the shadow with its back to him, the shadow countered. However, at the moment when the two were about to clash with full force, the all-conquering Extinction Energy from within the Fish Intestine Sword burst out, enveloping and trapping the shadow that was about to attack Ye Tianchen. Ye Tianchen himself had not anticipated such a scene. He had prepared for a tough battle, but unexpectedly, at the crucial moment, the Extinction Energy from the sword helped him deal with the spiritual imprint of that legendary figure.

As much as he was surprised, opportunities like this were incredibly rare. Missing it could mean not only a grueling battle but possibly death, so Ye Tianchen did not hesitate in his actions. He struck the shadow’s head with his palm, shattering half of it. Ye Tianchen gasped with shock. A full-strength hit from him could smash a large mountain, yet it only managed to partially disintegrate the shadow, which was beyond unexpected.

"This legendary figure is truly formidable. It’s just a mere sliver of a spiritual imprint, and yet, after thousands of years, it still possesses such formidable combat strength. How strong must the person themselves have been?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but inwardly marvel.

The shadow was clearly not expecting that the Extinction Energy in the Fish Intestine Sword would help Ye Tianchen against it while it intended to kill Ye Tianchen and prevent him from taking control of its Divine Sword. The shadow was heavily injured by that palm strike and could no longer maintain its spiritual imprint. This was because within each of the Ancient Swords, there is an Origin Sword Energy, which is fundamental to them being recognized as Divine Swords. To fully possess an Ancient Sword, one must, like Ye Tianchen, suppress and integrate one’s own power with the sword’s body and merge it with the Origin Qi. However, achieving this is difficult. Suppressing the Origin Qi within the sword is challenging since each of the Ancient Swords represents the strongest realm of their respective energies. And even if a peerless expert could suppress the Origin Sword Energy within the sword, gaining its recognition and merging with it, like what happened with the Fish Intestine Sword, is exceedingly tough. Recognition isn’t something that can be achieved by sheer power alone. From what Ye Tianchen understood, even the legendary figures who once possessed the Ancient Swords weren’t necessarily recognized by these Divine Swords and had their power integrated. Otherwise, the Fish Intestine Sword’s Origin Sword Energy wouldn’t have attacked the legendary figure’s spiritual imprint.

Trapped by the Origin Sword Energy from the Fish Intestine Sword, the shadow weakened significantly after Ye Tianchen’s palm struck its head, yet it didn’t dissipate immediately. Ye Tianchen focused intently on the shadow, wanting to see the face of the legendary figure and know what they looked like. However, their visage remained unclear, frustratingly elusive.

"After all these years, you still have not recognized me. Have you now recognized this young man?" the shadow surprisingly uttered such words. As its voice fell, the shadow dissipated, leaving only the Fish Intestine Sword’s Origin Qi swirling around Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen felt the Fish Intestine Sword’s favor towards him. Could it be that, as the legendary figure’s shadow said, the Fish Intestine Sword had recognized him? Was it placating him?

Regardless, acquiring another Divine Sword thrilled Ye Tianchen. Despite the surprise, he immediately integrated his own power into it. Each of the Ancient Swords possessed unimaginable might and power. How could Ye Tianchen not be overjoyed at securing two Divine Swords so quickly?

Soon, Ye Tianchen fused his Superpower into the Fish Intestine Sword. He began to sense and temper it. To make full use of the Taie Sword and Fish Intestine Sword required continual harmonization. With a mere thought, the Divine Swords would unsheathe—that was only the first step. Admittedly, this wasn’t anything mystical; it was essentially object manipulation, exerted with Spiritual Power, also known as Divine Thought Power. It entailed making objects, whether stationary or moving, act according to one’s intentions. In the real world, many possessed Basic superpower could achieve this. However, it was particularly challenging with Divine Swords like the Ancient Swords, which contain vast inherent strength, to adeptly manipulate them with Divine Thought.

About half an hour later, Ye Tianchen opened his eyes. He hadn’t completely merged the Fish Intestine Sword’s Origin Sword Energy with his origin power, considering that Xiao Ya must have finished cooking the noodles by now. Not wanting the girl to wait too long and to prevent her from feeling lonely, Ye Tianchen stowed away the Fish Intestine Sword into his Storage Space to join the Taie Sword. Fully mastering the Divine Swords wasn’t an overnight task—it would necessitate an extended period of tempering and fitting together. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)