The towering peak before Lan Hua gave her the feeling that Tianjian Peak was a sword, a sword of heaven and earth, capable of shattering the heavens and earth.

"Hmm? This Heavenly Sword Peak is a bit strange. When we went to Lingzhou, we passed through Beizhou. How come such a tall Heavenly Sword Peak wasn't discovered?" Lan Hua asked in surprise.

“Didn’t I say that the Red Dust Sword Pavilion rarely appears in the world? Presumably, during its seclusion, Heavenly Sword Peak was shielded by a barrier!” Baxia said.

Just as Lan Hua approached Tianjian Peak, countless sword energies suddenly appeared before her eyes, and several huge light swords appeared around Tianjian Peak at the same time.

A terrifying sword aura enveloped Tianjian Peak, accompanied by a whistling sound. The surging sword aura prevented Lan Hua from getting close.

"Yes, this is a sword formation, a very powerful sword formation, not easy to break!" Lan Hua stopped and said.

"The Red Dust Sword Pavilion does have some strength!" Baxia said with a serious expression.

At this moment, three figures flew out from Tianjian Peak. The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in white, carrying a long sword on his back. He exuded spiritual energy and seemed extraordinary.

The man in white clasped his hands and said, "I am Li Liankai, the chief protector of the Red Dust Sword Pavilion. Young man, do you have a sword invitation?"

Those without a sword token are not permitted to enter!

"Of course!"

Lan Hua displayed the sword invitation, and Li Liankai clicked his tongue upon seeing it, saying, "So it's Young Hero Lan, the archery master and alchemy master whose reputation has risen in recent years!"

After saying that, he waved his right hand, and the protective mountain formation suddenly disappeared.

"Young Master Lan, please!"

Li Liankai gave a slight bow and gestured for them to proceed.

"You flatter me!"

Lan Hua returned the greeting and was about to enter when she sensed a fluctuation of talismanic energy. However, after looking around, she did not see anyone.

"An invisibility talisman?" Lan Hua thought to herself.

At this moment, Li Liankai frowned and then shouted loudly, "Who dares to trespass into the Sword Tower? You're courting death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Liankai made a sword shape with his right hand and swung it behind him.

A sword beam shot out, as fast as lightning, as if it would pierce through the void.

A scream was heard, a spray of blood splattered from the air, and then a man revealed his true form, plummeting straight into the mountain.

The falling man's abdomen had been pierced by the sword light, his cultivation destroyed. Falling from such a height, the only outcome was certain death.

Lan Hua paused slightly, shocked by Li Liankai's strength.

With a casual wave of his hand, he killed a trespasser who dared to enter the Sword Tower; it was truly swift, accurate, and ruthless.

What's even more remarkable is that the trespasser used an invisibility talisman, concealing his aura, yet he still couldn't escape Li Liankai's divine sense and was able to shatter his dantian with a single blow.

This is extremely rare for someone who is not a talisman master.

Li Liankai, with his hands behind his back, said leisurely, "This person disrespects the rules of my Sword Pavilion so much that he deserves to die!"

"Young Master Lan, don't linger, go inside quickly!"

Lan Hua responded softly, then flew towards the mountainside of Tianjian Peak.

After a long pause, Baxia finally said, "This Red Dust Sword Pavilion is truly extraordinary. This chief protector definitely possesses the strength of the Yuanxiang Realm!"

Lan Hua nodded and said, "That's right. This person is decisive and ruthless. It seems that the people of Sword Tower all have a rather aggressive style of doing things!"

From a distance, Tianjian Peak looks like a giant sword stuck in Wufeng Mountain, and the Hongchen Sword Pavilion is located at the handguard of the giant sword.

As for the end of the sword hilt, there is no obvious structure.

To the east of the Sword Tower, there is a huge martial arts arena. Looking down the mountain from the edge of the Sword Tower, all you can see is swirling clouds, obscuring the view below.

"Sword Tower must have spent a lot of money to build such a large training ground on such a high mountain!" Lan Hua sighed.

Baxia sat on Lanhua's shoulder, shrank his neck, and said, "It's just a little cold!"

"Thousands of feet high, is that even possible!" Lan Hua tightened her collar.

At this moment, a Sword Tower disciple dressed in a white robe walked over and bowed.

"This way, esteemed guest. The martial arts competition will be held tomorrow morning. Please rest in the guest room tonight!"

Lan Hua nodded and followed the disciple toward the guest rooms on the west side.

In the guest room area, Lan Hua met Duanmu Zhi Qiu, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

A few days ago, Lan Hua returned to the Duanmu family, only to find that Duanmu Zhi Qiu was in seclusion, so they did not meet.

"Brother Lan, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you all day!"

"It's been over a year since we last met, and Brother Duanmu's cultivation has improved even more, having broken through to the eighth level of the Dan Shen Realm. I'm truly impressed!" Lan Hua said with a smile.

Duanmu Zhi Qiu's expression changed instantly. "Brother Lan, please don't tease me. The patriarch has already told me that your cultivation has reached the peak of the Refining Spirit Realm. I can't compare to you!"

Baxia snorted, "Who do you think you are? Lan Hua is a cultivation freak, why bother comparing yourself to him?"

Lan Hua scratched her head awkwardly. "Is that how you talk?"

“You should compete with Nalan Ruode!” Baxia said again.

Duanmu Zhi Qiu said with distress, "My brother-in-law is also abnormal. His cultivation has broken through to the peak of the Refining God Realm. In the whole circle, I am the worst!"

"How could that be? Second Brother is already very capable!"

Nalan Ruode suddenly appeared, patted Duanmu Zhi Qiu on the shoulder, and comforted him.

Lan Hua was slightly surprised. "Brother Nalan, you've come too?"

Nalan Ruode said angrily, "Brother Lan, you really are not fair. You asked the successors of the three religions to help resist the evil spirits, but you didn't ask me!"

Lan Hua sighed, "I know you well enough. I'm always in seclusion when I have nothing to do, so I didn't dare disturb you!"

Nalan Ruode's chubby face twitched; what Lan Hua said was indeed true.

Since the Tianyuan Cave trial, he obtained several Tianyuan Fruits. After returning, he immediately went into seclusion, otherwise he would not have achieved his current cultivation level.

"Brother Nalan, I'll just watch this competition and not steal your thunder!" Lan Hua said with a smile.

Nalan Ruode said, "No need. The disciples of the three religions have all received the sword invitations and have all come. They are all formidable opponents!"

The next morning, Lan Hua and the others arrived at the training ground early.

The master of the Sword Pavilion will surely be present for such a competition, as everyone wants to see the style of the master, Jian Wujue.

Unexpectedly, the martial arts arena had already gathered many talented young people, including those from sects, scions of aristocratic families, and independent cultivators.

Lan Hua, Duanmu Zhi Qiu, and the others quickly found the successors of the three religions, because Monk Yuanxin's head was relatively bald and easy to spot.

Wang Tianyi and Pan Wen's cultivation levels broke through to the sixth level of the Refining Spirit Realm, while Yuan Xin broke through to the eighth level of the Refining Spirit Realm.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lan Hua asked in surprise, "That's strange. There are quite a few talented young people in the Spirit Clan of Spirit Continent. Why haven't we seen them?"

Wang Tianyi said, "Perhaps it's because the Sword Tower doesn't like the Spirit Clan!"

After a short while, several people, two men and three women, walked onto the platform of the training ground.

One of the men appeared to be in his prime, dressed in a long black robe, with prominent, sword-like eyebrows. He exuded an imposing aura, making it impossible to approach him, as if he himself were a sword.

The other man was an elderly man who looked very kind.

As for the three women, they were all wearing masks, so their faces were not clearly visible, but one thing was certain: they were all young women.

Duanmu Zhi Qiu said, "That strong young man is the master of the tower, Jian Wu Jue, whose cultivation is extremely high."

As for that old man, don't be fooled by his serene appearance; he's actually Jian Chen, the decisive and efficient chief elder of the Sword Pavilion!

Lan Hua narrowed her eyes and noticed that although the Lord Jian Wujue was not very old, he had the cultivation of the Yuanxiang Realm. As for Elder Jian Chen, he was even more unfathomable.

Jian Wujue subtly moved his hands, and the martial arts arena immediately fell silent.

"I am Jian Wujue, the host of the Sword Pavilion. Welcome all talented individuals to the martial arts competition organized by the Sword Pavilion. Not only will the winner of this competition be rewarded, but they will also have the opportunity to marry my three beloved daughters!"

These words shocked the audience.

"What? This is actually a martial arts contest to choose a husband?"

"A martial arts contest to win a daughter?"