Chapter 448: Chapter 448: Sword of Autocracy
Yuan Zhen also smiled. "That’s right. As long as it’s something from the Yuan family’s treasure vault, Ye Xuan can take anything he fancies. Of course, he can only take one piece."
Seeing the sincere looks in their eyes, Ye Xuan understood that the Yuan family was serious.
What he didn’t know was that this was also a test from the Yuan family.
The Yuan family was one of the Sky Empire’s great houses, their perspective far beyond that of an ordinary family. From the moment Ye Xuan had healed Elder Yuan Zhen’s injuries, they had recognized his extraordinary strength and potential.
For Yuan Zhen’s sake, their family had visited many renowned Alchemists in the empire, including several esteemed Sixth Grade Alchemists. Yet, not a single one could cure Yuan Zhen’s injuries. The only solution they offered was the Clear Fire and Bright Heart Pill.
But Ye Xuan had analyzed Elder Yuan Zhen’s condition in mere moments, proposed three different solutions, and then personally healed him using a method none of them had ever heard of.
This had left Yuan Fei and the others utterly astonished.
Moreover, the few pill formulas that came from the Profound Pill Pavilion had shocked the Yuan family even more profoundly.
Although the Profound Pill Pavilion was operated by the Luo family, Yuan Fei and his people all knew that the one providing the formulas and refining methods was Ye Xuan.
All of this had deeply shaken the Yuan family, which was why they decided to foster a good relationship with Ye Xuan and take their connection one step further.
Yuan Fei believed that with Ye Xuan’s strength and talent, as long as he was allowed to develop, he would definitely be able to secure a place for himself on the Dream Realm Plain.
That was why they offered such a reward, allowing Ye Xuan to choose freely from their family’s treasure vault.
"Then I won’t stand on ceremony."
Faced with such a good opportunity, Ye Xuan naturally wouldn’t be polite. He began to observe the items as he walked through the treasure vault.
It had to be said, the Yuan family’s foundation was far deeper than the Luo family’s. The treasure vault was filled with all kinds of Tier Six materials, and there were even a few Tier Seven materials.
In addition, there was an endless, dazzling array of various Profound Soldiers and Spiritual Treasures, including a dozen or so Tier Six Profound Soldiers of extraordinary power.
Recently, besides refining the flying Spiritual Treasure, Ye Xuan had also wanted to find a suitable weapon, but he had yet to see one he liked.
Now, seeing the many Profound Soldiers in the Yuan family’s treasure vault, Ye Xuan immediately began to inspect them.
The collection included all kinds of sabers, spears, swords, and halberds, none of which were of Mortal Grade.
"Young Master Ye, these are the various Profound Soldiers and Spiritual Treasures my Yuan family has collected over the past thousand years. Many of them are Tier Six. The forging techniques of some of the much older Profound Soldiers are extremely refined, not at all inferior to the Profound Soldiers refined by Master Lu Li."
Patriarch Yuan Fei said with great pride.
Ye Xuan looked along the rows. Just as Yuan Fei had said, these Profound Soldiers were no Mortal Grade items.
However, for Ye Xuan, who had once stood at the pinnacle of Artifact Refining, many of the Profound Soldiers here were not to his satisfaction.
When he chose a Profound Soldier, he was looking for a certain feeling. Otherwise, he would have long since picked out a suitable Profound Soldier during his many days at the Artifact Refining Workshop.
"SQUEAK SQUEAK!"
Just then, the Little Purple Mink suddenly shrieked. It shot off Ye Xuan’s shoulder, dropped down, and hugged a pitch-black greatsword that looked quite ordinary in a corner.
Its little paws were wrapped around the greatsword as it chattered excitedly. Its watery purple eyes looked at Ye Xuan, darting back and forth.
The Little Purple Mink’s judgment had always been remarkably accurate, which piqued Ye Xuan’s curiosity about the greatsword. He looked over carefully.
With one look, he couldn’t help but be startled.
The black greatsword stood in the corner, very inconspicuous and easily overlooked. But when Ye Xuan looked at it closely, he immediately sensed an extraordinary aura from it.
The greatsword seemed to possess a strange, attractive force that drew his gaze.
"This is..."
Ye Xuan was secretly astonished as he picked up the greatsword.
The greatsword was extremely heavy in his hand. A thick, substantial feeling entered his palm, a perfect fit.
But the greatsword seemed to have suffered heavy damage in the past; the array patterns on it were broken and ruined. The surface of the blade was also pitted and uneven, as if it had been through a brutal, large-scale battle, giving off an air of ancient vicissitude.
"Young Master Ye, my Yuan family acquired this greatsword by chance at an auction. It is named the Sword of Dictatorship. It is said to have been the personal sword of a powerful emperor from an ancient empire. But that emperor was incompetent and debauched, cruel and inhumane. In the end, his empire was torn apart by war and utterly destroyed. This greatsword, however, survived."
"When the Sword of Dictatorship was whole, it must have been a heaven-defying artifact—at least a Tier Seven treasure. But after suffering heavy damage, the blade was ruined, and the various profound patterns on it are damaged beyond repair. It can no longer display its former power. Its only characteristic now is its indestructibility. I once used a Tier Seven Profound Soldier and failed to leave a single mark on this Sword of Dictatorship."
Yuan Fei explained earnestly from the side.
The Sword of Dictatorship?
Ye Xuan carefully examined the greatsword and found an extremely tiny character for "Dictator" on the crossguard above the hilt.
Other than that, the entire greatsword was thick and profound, showing no other special characteristics. Yet, a sword like this inexplicably exerted a strong pull on Ye Xuan.
What shocked Ye Xuan even more was that he couldn’t recognize the material used to forge this greatsword.
’Of all the Artifact Refining materials in the world, I wouldn’t say I know all of them, but I know at least ninety-nine percent. Yet I’ve never seen the material of this Sword of Dictatorship recorded in any ancient text.’
Ye Xuan found it somewhat hard to believe.
This greatly increased his curiosity about the Sword of Dictatorship.
A moment later, a glint flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes.
"I’ll take this black greatsword."
He said decisively.
Yuan Fei and Yuan Zhen both showed looks of astonishment.
"Young Master Ye, are you sure?"
Although the Sword of Dictatorship had an extraordinary origin and was indestructible, it was a ruined object. Other than its hardness, it was inferior to even some Tier Six Profound Soldiers in other aspects.
And their Yuan family’s treasure vault had numerous treasures, many of which were stronger than this Sword of Dictatorship, yet Ye Xuan had specifically chosen this greatsword.
"I’m sure."
Ye Xuan nodded, his tone firm.
Although the greatsword was damaged, it had an indescribable attraction for him. Plus, he was currently in need of a Profound Soldier, so using this Sword of Dictatorship for now was just right.
Besides, he was getting it for free, so Ye Xuan felt no pressure.
Moreover, he trusted both the Little Purple Mink’s judgment and his own. This black greatsword was definitely something extraordinary.
Seeing Ye Xuan’s certainty, Yuan Fei and the others said no more.
After another banquet, it was already night by the time Ye Xuan returned to the Luo family residence.
"Patriarch Luo, I’ll be leaving the Imperial Capital tomorrow."
Ye Xuan found Luo Min and spoke.
He had come to the Imperial Capital to eliminate the aura of the Nether Heart Seed, refine a flying Spiritual Treasure, and find a suitable Profound Soldier. Now that all these tasks were complete, Ye Xuan had no reason to stay any longer.
"Young Master Ye, where are you going?"
After the initial surprise, Luo Min quickly calmed down.
After Ye Xuan’s guidance and his frequent contact with Master Lu Li and Patriarch Yuan Fei, Luo Min’s demeanor had become much calmer than before. He now carried himself with the air of a true Patriarch of a great family.
"Probably to Gale Light Academy."
Ye Xuan thought for a moment and said, "In the future, if you need to contact me for anything, you can send a message to Gale Light Academy. If it’s a small matter, you can go to the Yuan family or the Artifact Refining Workshop. They’ll still give me that much face."
That night, after Ye Xuan had completely settled matters for the Luo family, he left the Sky Empire’s Imperial Capital early the next morning.
The Qin family estate.
"Patriarch, just now, that Xuan Ye left the city."
The intelligence elder knelt before Qin Feng, his face filled with excitement.
Qin Feng shot to his feet. "Who is with that Xuan Ye? Luo Min, or Master Lu Li and the others?"
"No one. Just that Xuan Ye alone. It seems he’s leaving the Imperial Capital," the intelligence elder said hurriedly.
"Heaven is truly on my side." A savage glint flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes. "Tell me Ye Xuan’s location at once. I will personally ensure his head is separated from his body."
The intelligence elder quickly relayed the route Ye Xuan had taken.
Qin Feng waved his hand abruptly. "Have all the personnel sent to tail him pull back, so as not to alert the prey."
As his voice fell, his figure suddenly blurred and shot out of the Qin family estate like a streak of light, rocketing toward the area outside the Imperial Capital.
BOOM!
The sonic boom caused by Qin Feng’s figure tearing through the sky quickly alarmed many people in the Imperial Capital.
"Isn’t that Patriarch Qin Feng? Where is he off to?"
"Flying on mounts is generally forbidden over the Imperial Capital. While Tier Seven Martial Kings aren’t bound by that Restriction, they rarely fly so brazenly, as it’s a sign of disrespect to the imperial family."
"Is the Qin family really looking to die?"
Many Martial Artists who saw this scene were left dumbfounded.
When the news reached the Luo family estate, a look of shock appeared on Luo Min’s face.
’Young Master Ye just left, and Qin Feng left the city right after. This is bad, Young Master Ye is in danger!’
Luo Min’s face was filled with horror. He hurriedly sent someone to inform the Yuan family while he himself rushed to the Artifact Refining Workshop.
Right now, the only ones who could save Ye Xuan were Master Lu Li and the Yuan family.
However, ’Young Master Ye has been gone for a little while, but at Qin Feng’s speed, he’ll catch up in moments. By the time I get Master Lu Li and the Yuan family, will it be too late?’
Luo Min’s heart was filled with anxiety and worry.
「A quarter of an hour later.」
SWOOSH SWOOSH SWOOSH!
Three powerful auras burst forth from the Yuan family residence and the Artifact Refining Workshop, soaring toward the area outside the Imperial Capital and once again startling everyone.
"That’s Master Lu Li."
"And Yuan family’s Patriarch Yuan Fei, and Supreme Elder Yuan Zhen."
"Why have they all gone out? What’s happening?"
Upon identifying the figures, the Martial Artists of the Imperial Capital were even more astounded.
First, the Patriarch of the Qin family had flown off, and then Master Lu Li and the experts from the Yuan family had followed close behind. Considering the recent events in the Imperial Capital, many people had the vague feeling that something major was about to happen.
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