Chapter 4377 The Final Test: Defeating the Human Sword Ancestor

Within the illusion of the test of inheritance.

Ye Guchen followed the life trajectory of the Sword Ancestor of the Human World.

Step by step, they broke through and defeated many unimaginable opponents and enemies.

This is something that is almost impossible for other sword cultivators.

But for Ye Guchen, it was a journey he took step by step.

And it’s important.

Whether or not the tradition will be passed down is another matter.

Ye Guchen has come this far through trials and tribulations.

From his earliest rival, Emperor Xuan Yuan.

Later, he became the ruler of a realm, and even the successor of a powerful clan.

Ye Guchen experienced everything that the Human Sword Ancestor went through.

This experience itself is a valuable one.

It can be said that even without receiving the inheritance of the Human Sword Ancestor.

This kind of experience alone is extremely beneficial.

Ye Guchen's understanding of swordsmanship deepened through these experiences.

In the later stages, the opponents of Jian Chen, the Sword Ancestor of the Human World, became increasingly terrifying.

However, at the same time, the Human Sword Ancestor himself also became stronger.

Therefore, Ye Guchen was actually more adept at fighting enemies from the perspective of the Human Sword Ancestor.

After countless battles, even Ye Guchen felt exhausted.

Such trials are clearly not without cost.

It will greatly deplete his mental and physical strength.

Anyone else would not have been able to last this long.

In the end, Ye Guchen seemed to have arrived at an extremely empty and desolate space.

in his sight.

He had already become Jian Chen, renowned throughout the land and hailed as the ancestor of swords among men.

He sat cross-legged in this empty space.

"Who is the next opponent?"

Ye Guchen frowned upon seeing this.

Although I was extremely tired from the journey.

But no matter who the opponent was, he ultimately defeated them all.

Now, what kind of opponent will Jian Chen face?
Under Ye Guchen's watchful gaze.

Jian Chen sat cross-legged in this space.

Jian Chen has now become the Sword Ancestor, renowned throughout the vast land.

He was dressed in a blue robe, his figure was hazy, and there seemed to be endless sword energy surrounding him.

He appeared extremely detached, like a sword immortal in green robes about to ascend to heaven.

However, the opponent Ye Guchen had imagined did not appear.

Because Jian Chen, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.

Although his figure seemed to float in the endless mist of sword energy.

But those eyes seemed to span the past and present, seeing through the illusion and the reality.

It landed directly on Ye Guchen.

"It's been so many years, and it's rare to encounter a swordsman I admire so much."

Jian Chen spoke, his voice high and resonant, like ripples spreading across the long river of time, echoing throughout the entire void.

"What……"

Ye Guchen was shocked when he saw this!
Previously, he had been observing the fragments of the Sword Ancestor's memories from a third-person perspective.

When battle is needed, he seems to transform into a sword ancestor among men, challenging different opponents.

But now.

That should have been the human sword ancestor from the fragments of memory.

She actually looked directly at him.

The feeling is like being an audience member watching a play.

As a result, the characters in the play, while performing, suddenly looked at you in the audience.

This seemed particularly eerie.

"Senior, you..." Ye Guchen was speechless for a moment.

Sword Ancestor Jian Chen looked at Ye Guchen and said calmly.

"I am nothing more than a residual mark."

“I have seen all the tests I have put you through.”

"Once, others have also experienced such trials."

"But in the end, you're the only one who's made it this far."

“I have a reason why I must inherit this legacy,” Ye Guchen said.

"Because of the situation outside?" the Human Sword Ancestor said calmly.

"Senior knows?" Ye Guchen raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Heh, if that's a test, then so be it," the Human Sword Ancestor said in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Ye Guchen's eyes widened in surprise!
Could it be that the old man in black robes was also part of the test?
"That little guy outside, he must be from the Jun family."

"Moreover, his swordsmanship reminded me of someone."

"It's a pity we've never fought him before," said the Human Sword Ancestor.

Ye Guchen's expression hardened.

He knew that the Sword Ancestor of the Mortal World was referring to the Sword God Jun Wentian.

Both of them are indeed hailed as the pinnacle of swordsmanship in the vast starry sky.

There has never been a definitive conclusion on which is stronger or weaker.

"You two have a good relationship?" asked the Human Sword Ancestor.

"My one true friend in life," Ye Guchen said.

He was born with a lone wolf personality, always alone and with almost no friends.

Jun Xiaoyao was his only close friend.

"Heh... Although you want to extricate yourself, this Human Sword Embryo is not so easy to pull out," said the Human Sword Ancestor.

"May I ask, senior, what is the test?" Ye Guchen asked resolutely.

"It's very simple..."

The Sword Ancestor of the Mortal Realm rose and said calmly.

"Beat me."

Those three words plunged the entire empty space into silence.

The Sword Ancestor of the Human Realm, one of the Ten Hegemonic Clans of the Vast Expanse, the founder and leader of the Sword Clan, and one of the pinnacles of swordsmanship in the Vast Starry Sky.

It can be said that even the strongest sword emperor among the various branches of the sword clan today.

Back then, they could only serve as disciples under the tutelage of the Human Sword Ancestor.

But now, the Human Sword Ancestor says that the condition for passing the test is to defeat him.

Anyone else who heard this would think they were crazy.

In the vast starry sky, let alone finding a sword cultivator capable of defeating the Sword Ancestor of the mortal realm.

Even among sword cultivators, those who can fight against the Sword Ancestor of the Human Realm are few and far between.

Although the current Sword Ancestor of the Human Realm is merely an illusory imprint of power.

But it is absolutely unmatched by any other sword cultivator.

However, Ye Guchen decisively replied, "Alright."

He didn't hesitate for even a moment.

Even the Human Sword Ancestor showed a hint of surprise.

The next moment, he flicked his finger.

The surging sword energy seemed to sever time and space in an instant.

puff!

Almost instantly, before Ye Guchen could even react.

His entire body exploded!

Of course, it exploded within this illusion.

But after a while.

The scattered fragments gathered again, transforming into Ye Guchen.

puff...

Ye Guchen knelt on one knee on the ground, breathing heavily.

Even with his iron-willed nature.

It felt as if I had just experienced a death.

Although we are in an illusion now.

However, the pain of the body being shattered and torn apart was no different from that of a real person.

"You should leave," said the Human Sword Ancestor.

“Again,” Ye Guchen said, standing up.

"What you are consuming is your primordial spirit power."

"If you die and are reborn repeatedly, your primordial spirit will suffer irreversible damage, or even be annihilated."

“Then we will truly perish,” said the Human Sword Ancestor.

Ye Guchen looked at the Sword Ancestor of the Mortal Realm.

"I have experienced what my predecessors went through, and I understand how difficult it was for them to get to where they are today."

"Many times, our predecessors have walked on the edge of life and death."

"But in the end, you still stood at the pinnacle of the vast sword path."

"And I, Ye Guchen, can do it too."

"I don't stand on any peak; the pinnacle of swordsmanship lies beneath my feet!" (End of Chapter)