The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1742: Chapter 1839: Demon Saint Battles Demon Tree

The name of Sword Head has been a title longed for by countless swordsmen throughout history. To become the Sword Head who surpasses all contemporary swordsmen is the highest honor for a swordsman.

Since the last Sword Head competition ended eight hundred years ago, the Sealing Sword Pavilion has reappeared after this long interval and is set to host a new Sword Head evaluation.

This news caused a huge sensation, eliciting strong reactions from all over the Nine Countries.

This time, the Sealing Sword Pavilion has not only invited representatives from the Nine Countries but also from the Seven Seas and the three sects.

This is truly an invitation to all corners of the world by the Sealing Sword Pavilion to select the true contemporary Sword Head, not just limiting to the lands of the Nine Countries.

How could such a grand event not excite and thrill those swordsmen?

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The Sky Swallowing Palace received an invitation from the Sealing Sword Pavilion, hoping that they would participate in this Sword Head evaluation.

Dugu Nian held the invitation that was delivered that day and spoke to everyone present, "The Sealing Sword Pavilion has also invited us, so how should we respond?"

"Naturally, we must go!" Nangong Shoujian was the first to speak, and he seemed quite excited.

Everyone looked at Nangong Shoujian, and even this old fellow blushed: "Being a swordsman, how could one miss such a grand event?"

It was no wonder Nangong Shoujian was so excited. After all, among those present, only this old fellow had experienced the last Sword Head evaluation eight hundred years ago and even received the title of the first Sword Head of the younger generation.

However, the title of Sword Head that Nangong Shoujian obtained eight hundred years ago was not widely recognized, as by then the Sealing Sword Pavilion had already gone into seclusion, and the so-called Sword Head evaluation was just organized by that generation of swordsmen themselves without the recognition of the Sealing Sword Pavilion.

For Nangong Shoujian, participating in a Sword Head evaluation truly hosted by the Sealing Sword Pavilion and obtaining a genuinely deserved title of Sword Head was essential to leaving no regrets in his life.

Cao Xuesheng laughed: "As a swordsman, I can understand Mr. Nangong’s feelings."

In the Sky Swallowing Palace, there are actually only three pure swordsmen: one is Nangong Shoujian, another is Cao Xuesheng, and the last is Jian Angxing, the heir of the Heaven Earth Sword from the Confucian sect.

"The Sealing Sword Pavilion hosting the Sword Head evaluation at this time probably has some motive, and considering our rivalry with them, participating might lead us into a trap set by the Sealing Sword Pavilion," Zhong Wuwei said, expressing his concern.

Zhong Wuwei’s words aligned with the thoughts of Fang Lin and Dugu Nian, who were both worried whether the Sealing Sword Pavilion was setting a trap for the Sky Swallowing Palace. If it really was a trap, how should the Sky Swallowing Palace respond?

To go or not to go?

"You’re excessively worrying. The Sealing Sword Pavilion has invited numerous forces from the Nine Countries and Seven Seas for the Sword Head evaluation. How could they possibly resort to trickery? Even if the Sealing Sword Pavilion laid a trap, could they really have the appetite to capture all these forces? No matter how strong they are, it’s impossible," Nangong Shoujian countered.

Zhong Wuwei smiled without arguing with Nangong Shoujian. He was merely sharing his opinion, and the ultimate decision was up to Dugu Nian and Fang Lin.

"According to the information returned by Silver Fox, the Sealing Sword Pavilion has already begun preparing for the Sword Head evaluation in the vast mountains and has even leveled a mountain as the venue. It seems unlikely to be false," Dugu Nian said, holding a jade slip.

Nangong Shoujian couldn’t help but add, "Hall Master, if we truly don’t go, we might be seen by the heroes of the world as fearing the Sealing Sword Pavilion, which wouldn’t be good for the reputation of our Sky Swallowing Palace."

Fang Lin laughed beside him: "Old Sword Head, when has our Sky Swallowing Palace ever had a good reputation?"

Nangong Shoujian felt a bit embarrassed, as Fang Lin’s words were true. Despite various forces fearing the Sky Swallowing Palace, its reputation was always poor, considered just another Hidden Kill Hall.

But Nangong Shoujian was really eager to attend this Sword Head evaluation, which was why he anxiously urged Dugu Nian.

"What do you think? Should we go?" Dugu Nian asked Fang Lin.

Fang Lin pondered for a moment and replied, "There’s no need to rush in responding. The invitation mentioned that the Sword Head evaluation will take place in three months. Other forces will likely deliberate over it as well. These three months give us ample time to gather more information."

Dugu Nian nodded: "Then let’s hold off on responding and observe how the situation develops."

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Amidst the heated commotion due to the Sword Head evaluation among the many forces in the Nine Countries and the Seven Seas, from within the Ancient Demon Ridge, the Tang Emperor appeared once again, returning alone to the Tang Country.

No one knew whether the Tang Emperor successfully invited the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, but many speculated that the Tang Emperor perhaps returned empty-handed this time.

It was understandable, as although people knew the Tang Emperor had some friendship with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, how deep could that friendship be? After all, one was human and the other a demon, and both held high positions where every move had significant implications.

Meanwhile, along the coast of the Tang Capital, the ancient magic tree reappeared, toppling several key towns.

The demon might was overwhelming! The slaughter seemed endless, with no one surviving wherever the ancient magic tree went. They were all drained of their flesh and essence, becoming nourishment for the growing magic tree.

Even though Tang Country experts arrived promptly, they found themselves unable to contend with the current ancient magic tree, which had grown powerful enough to match an Immortal-level warrior.

Even typical early-stage Immortal martial artists were no longer a match for this ancient magic tree.

Seeing the ancient magic tree, with countless thick vines, advancing toward the interior of the Tang Country, Tang Country experts were deeply troubled yet powerless.

At this moment, a pitch-black iron rod descended from the sky, striking the ancient magic tree fiercely away.

Soon after, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, bathed in golden light, came stepping on clouds!

Lava for armor, flames swirling into a robe!

As he appeared in the Tang Country, just as he had during the Seven Seas three sects’ encounter, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven faced off against the ancient magic tree that had run rampant for quite some time.

"Though the matters of the Human Clan have nothing to do with old Sun, since I’ve promised a friend, you now have no choice but to be put to death." The Great Sage Equal to Heaven looked at the ancient magic tree. The latter seemed to sense the Sage’s strength and dared not rashly attack him.

But as the magic tree remained motionless, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven was not so merciful. The black iron rod returned to his hand, and he swung it with a forceful momentum, smashing it down toward the ancient magic tree.

The numerous human faces on the ancient magic tree let out terrified screams. Its vines twisted together, trying to block the Great Sage’s strike.

As the iron rod fell, those vines of the ancient magic tree easily snapped and broke apart.

The ancient magic tree let out a bizarre roar, and the broken vines almost instantly restored themselves.

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