The Against Heaven

Chapter 34: Immortal Emperor Sword

After returning to the peak, seeing Nan Huairen's curious expression as he looked at the blade, Li Han Tian threw it at Nan Huairen. “If you want to see it, then you can hold it and see it as much as you want.”

Nan Huairen felt ashamed after being captured by Li Han Tian. He did not know why Li Han Tian wanted this sword, but he could not directly ask.

Holding his blade, Nan Huairen stopped being polite, and he meticulously observed it. However, he could not see anything extraordinary from them.

The two blades in his hands seemed to be only mortal weapons made of ordinary steel, and the rust on them was proof that they could not stand the test of time.

“Why do seniors choose this sword?” Nan Huairen believed that Li Han Tian had decided to use this sword when he first entered the Armory.

Li Han Tian smiled and replied: “If you or anyone in the sect, can see through their mysteriousness, then they won't be in the Armory for so long.”

“What kind of a treasure is this?” Nan Huairen politely asked. He really could not see the magical properties.

“It's not a treasure.” Li Han Tian replied: “It was just two ordinary double blades made of steel. In fact, the materials made from these were worth less than two silver coins there. ”

“But why..” Li Han Tian's answer confused Nan Huairen. If they were really as Li Han Tian described, then why would he choose them?

Li Han Tian interrupted his question: “However, they can cut off the weapons of the Royal Noble and Enlightened Beings as if they were cutting tofu.”

“How is it possible?!” Nan Huairen's heart trembled when he heard this. Royal Nobles were extremely powerful, let alone Enlightened Beings. Since thirty thousand years ago, not a single disciple had been able to reach the stage of the Enlightened Being in the sect.

Li Han Tian liked to see Nan Huairen's surprised expression, and he slowly said “You are smart, and you can clearly understand the current situation. I will not treat you badly. Emperor merit laws or Holy-level treasures, if you want them, you will have them. If you do a good job and contribute greatly, I will even let you develop merit laws that are far greater than Emperor law.”

Li Han Tian's words were like steel bars being struck on a drum that was the heart of Nan Huairen. His master, or even Elder Sun, would not be able to make such a promise since not many Emperor laws were known in the Ancient Heaven Sect. “Thank you brother.”

Nan Huairen gathered his wits and bowed towards Li Han Tian, and Li Han Tian naturally accepted his attitude.

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After Nan Huairen left, Li Han Tian held the sword in his hand, he stroked the tip, he sighed and began to recall his past.

So what if one could become an invincible Immortal Emperor? Little Min Ren was taught by him, so that he could receive the Will of Heaven. In his life, he was unrivalled in the entire Nine Worlds, and he had also managed to develop the Solar Immortal Physique. However, in the end he was still slowly erased by the flow of the river of time.

Li Han Tian removed the rust from his blade, returning it to its original shape. The two blades had a normal appearance, but they now emitted an ancient aura.

Using his hand to lightly touch the tip, Li Han Tian felt a cold energy radiating from his blade. Everyone was right in their judgment, this sword was indeed just a mortal sword. However, it was a sword that Min Ren had used personally, when he was a child.

Based on the materials, these blades were trash, yet they were once the main weapons of Immortal Emperors. Even after he started cultivating, he was unwilling to part with this sword, he always carried it with him. Even after his ascension, the sword was still by his side.

Every time he remembered it, he would take out his blade and caress it as if he wanted to share his feelings with the soul of his blade.

Although Min Ren had never forged a sword, they were blessed with the touch of an Immortal Emperor and were prepared by the blood energy of an Immortal Emperor, even if they were made of mortal steel, they were still incredible. How powerful was an Immortal Emperor? This was the person who carried the Will of Heaven and ruled over the universe and the Nine Worlds.

The consciousness of an Immortal Emperor was extremely frightening. Although the two blades were not comparable to a Life Treasure or True Treasure, they were much stronger than the treasures of a Royal Noble or Enlightened Being many times over. A single strand of offensive awareness from an Immortal Emperor could cut anything.

Li Han Tian slowly tried to connect with the rest of the Eternal consciousness hidden within the sword.

Of course, in a short period of time he was unable to easily communicate with this Eternal consciousness, this required patience and careful steps. Li Han Tian was not in a hurry, he slowly sensed the consciousness in that sword body.

In this world, no one knew Min Ren better than Li Han Tian. Thus, no one was more familiar with Min Ren's Immortal consciousness than Li Han Tian.

In the next two days, Li Han Tian was still processing the Six Variants of Kun Peng and the Revolving Crescent Service Law, and he spent the rest of his time trying to communicate with the double blades.

Although he was the Prime Disciple of the Heaven Ancient Sect, no one, except Protector Mo and Nan Huairen, had ever questioned his cultivation.

Li Han Tian was like a translucent shadow residing in the Heaven Ancient Sect. Even Elders did not want to know the situation, let alone others. For them, having Li Han Tian was fine, but they wouldn't have any problems without him.

This made Nan Huairen the most familiar guest at Li Han Tian's peak. Whenever he had time, he would come to check on Li Han Tian. He took care of his daily needs, these ranged from mortal tools to dimensional pockets.

Protector Mo also tried to teach Li Han Tian how to cultivate, but Li Han Tian seemed to know and understand everything, so Protector Mo ended up taking those thoughts out of his head.

Three months have passed. At one of Li Han Tian's cultivation sessions, he felt a raging power all over his body. In a second, his Fate Palace released and absorbed some circular aura, and his eyes emitted flashes of light.

Right after, his Fate Palace underwent an important change. The Springs of Life in the East were suddenly flooded with the Water of Life. It traveled to all corners and caves, slowly creating small springs.

To the west, a bright fire burned the sky. The Fire of Life Cauldron was ignited, and the Soul Fire within it lit up, as if it was capable of melting any existence in the world.

In the South, they do not want to lose to others. The Tree of Life emitted many circular golden auras, and its leaves began to live. Countless Life Energy surrounded the Tree of Life, as if it was a sleeping dragon awakened from its long slumber. It let out a loud roar that was filled with boundless power.

Lastly in the north, there was also a loud commotion. The Pillar of Life gave a heavy presence, as if it was ready to connect heaven to earth. The mysterious Dao Symbols in his body started to move like they had their own consciousness.

Second Awakening! The second level of the Palace Foundation was the Second Awakening stage. It took him three months to complete the first Stage.

At the same time, all the Dao symbols and truths of the Six Variants of Kun Peng came to life. Sometimes Kun Peng played with Li Han Tian's True Fate by flying into and into it. Other times, he became Kun and swam in the surrounding water, jumping around and causing huge waves.

Li Han Tian's heart was filled with excitement. He took a deep breath, finally! he didn't waste his time!! To travel ten thousand miles, one starts with half a step. This is a great start!

If other cultivators had to spend three months to reach the second stage, they would not be too excited, they would even think that he was trash.

After his True Fate returned to sleep, Li Han Tian left his excitement behind. He started cultivating to a higher level. The slow ones should start early, and the untalented ones should be diligent. Throughout his life, he had seen many cultivators with average talent become extremely strong masters, they were invincible throughout their lives, and they did this by being hardworking. He had also seen many geniuses fall into deep despair, without the chance to raise their heads.

The talent and physique of a cultivator was not enough, one also needed a strong Dao determination, and a strong enough will to follow the path to the end. One day, he would be the last person to smile, and he would be the one standing at the highest peak, looking down on humans.