"The Ye family of Taiyi City? That fallen sword-cultivation family?"

"But even at the height of the Ye family's power, it would have been impossible for them to cultivate such a prodigy, right?"

Many people were skeptical, but the Taiyi Sword Sect couldn't possibly fool them.

"It's also possible that they're just using the Ye family's name... but the Ye family definitely knows something."

Many people analyzed and speculated, and some of their analyses were actually correct.

Those familiar with the Ye family were filled with shock.

They knew something about the Ye family's situation.

Since losing Ye Xin, a peerless genius, the Ye family's fortune seemed to have dissipated, and they have been on a downward spiral, transforming from a longevity family at the Unity level into an ordinary martial god family.

Although they have some resources, it's not enough to quietly cultivate such a prodigy.

Soon, many martial artists gathered around Ye Lin and the others.

They were all there to gather information, and each of them kept a very humble attitude.

Ye Lin naturally wouldn't publicize Li Ming's information. No matter who asked, he would only say that they met by chance and that he didn't know the other person.

Seeing this, everyone had no choice but to give up.

Although it's highly unlikely that the Ye family could cultivate such a genius, there's probably some connection involved. Even if you don't care about the monk, you should at least consider the Buddha's influence.

They did not force or coerce them.

Anyway, Li Ming will definitely leave the tower eventually.

Ye Lin is in a great mood now, and those usually high and mighty forces are all lowering their stance and befriending him.

The Wang family father and son remained silent.

The ninth floor!

I thought Li Ming was a promising young man who was on good terms with the Ye family.

Looking at it now, it seems this is an ancestor invited by the Ye family.

Wang Chen couldn't help but say:

"Incredible! Fellow Daoist Li is truly a peerless genius! Fellow Daoist Ye, your Ye family has indeed come to know an extraordinary being!"

Throughout history, very few people have ever managed to reach the eighth level.

Encountering the true dragon under the emperor's command is an unprecedented level of difficulty.

Even if Li Ming stops here, he is still considered the most outstanding genius in the sword world today.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is the number one sword cultivator in the Sword Realm today.

Inside the tower, after resting, Li Ming didn't idle around. He stepped out of his resting place, and in an instant, his vision blurred, and the next second he found himself in a vast starry sky.

In the distance, a pale white shadowy figure stood with its back to him.

There is much discussion about this from the outside world.

The enemies you will face on the ninth floor are all formidable figures.

"On the ninth floor of the Sword Tower, it is said that one will face the most outstanding figures in the history of the Heaven and Earth Realm, the strongest group of monstrous geniuses."

"To fight against an emperor of the same realm is both a challenge and an opportunity."

"I don't know who he will be facing. Previously, Lord Jianzi faced the young Tianxing Sword Emperor and unfortunately lost."

At this point, the speaker sighed deeply.

Although the contemporary swordsman is also an exceptionally talented genius, he is still somewhat inferior to those in history.

As the pale white phantom gradually solidified, everyone became uneasy.

Its appearance is remarkably similar to that of the statue outside the Sword Tower.

The difference is that it is more dynamic.

"Taiyi Sword Emperor!"

"My God, the number one emperor of the Sword Realm is here to guard the tower, this..."

Taiyi Sword Emperor, as the number one emperor in the sword world, is by no means biased towards the past and belittling the present, but is recognized as the strongest.

All the great emperors of the past highly praised it.

As a result, the Taiyi Sword Sect became the number one sword sect throughout history.

Li Ming smiled when he saw the figure dressed somewhat similarly to himself.

Name: Sou Taiichi

[Realm]: [Eighth Level of Heaven and Earth Realm]

[Entry]: [Sword Master - Sealed (Pale Gold), Clear Sword Heart (Orange), Immortal Sword Body (Orange), Vast Sword Bones (Pale Orange), Mastery of Swordsmanship (Pale Orange), Unparalleled Comprehension (Pale Orange)...]

[Sword Master - Sealed (Pale Gold)]: [The leader of the sword path, who controls the destiny of swordsmanship across all realms (due to projection issues, he has been sealed).]

【Empty and Clear Sword Heart (Orange)】: 【Possessing an empty and clear sword heart, one will not suffer from qi deviation during enlightenment, and will be free of distractions when comprehending the sword path, maintaining a pure primordial spirit.】

[Sword Immortal Body (Orange)]: [Born a sword immortal, one's cultivation of any sword technique is divinely aided, and the power of any sword martial art is greatly amplified.]

Unlike Li Ming's "messy" entries, Taiyi Sword Emperor's entries were extremely pure, mostly related to swordsmanship.

Without a doubt, even if Taiyi Sword Emperor were placed in all the heavens and myriad realms, he would be one of the most dazzling sword geniuses.

"It would be a pleasure to fight against someone of such a level."

A burning fighting spirit welled up in Li Ming's heart.

With a thought, he arrived at the center of the battlefield, facing Taiyi Sword Emperor across the distance.

The two men exchanged a smile, clearly quite satisfied with their opponent.

The moment the two smiled, the battle began!

"boom!"

Without hesitation, Li Ming activated his true essence, enhancing himself with numerous supernatural abilities to maintain his optimal condition.

A terrifying burst of energy erupted, like a small sun, melting everything that got close to it.

None of those who become emperors are weak!

Even he wouldn't dare to underestimate them!

Taiyi Sword Emperor didn't make many moves. In just half a moment, he drew the sword from behind him, which transformed into a white flash and charged towards Li Ming.

This sword strike was as powerful as thunder, and incredibly domineering!

The sword light was like a dragon, cutting down everything in its path!

A chilling sword intent locked onto Li Ming's aura, leaving him nowhere to escape!

Facing the sword of the Taiyi Sword Emperor, Li Ming remained calm. When the sword came to him, he raised his hand and slashed out with his own sword.

Head-on clash!

A duel between sword cultivators is much simpler!

Boom!

The moment the two swords clashed, a terrifying torrent of sword energy collided. The swords in both men's hands were ordinary divine weapons, unable to withstand such powerful sword energy and intent, and shattered on the spot.

However, the two did not stop there.

Regarding their swordsmanship, it is indeed true that, in many situations, the saying "no sword is better than having a sword" applies to both of them!

The two used their fingers as swords, and their sword energies clashed!

The terrifying collision shook the entire starry sky!

Li Ming, relying on his superior strength, remained completely still and did not retreat even half a step!

Taiyi Sword Emperor's pupils shrank slightly, not expecting this situation. After taking dozens of steps back, he suddenly flashed again, and countless sword energies surged out like a tide, with the sword intent becoming even more intense and powerful!

Like Li Ming, he has mastered ninety percent of the sword dao!

This is enough to make many sword cultivators in the Unity Realm feel ashamed!

Li Ming did not dodge, remaining as immovable as a mountain, and clashed with him using swordsmanship, a sword light shooting into the sky.

Boom!

Countless sword energies scattered outwards; this strike had already surpassed the power expected of someone at the Heaven and Earth Realm!

Everyone stared at the scene, speechless for a long time.

Li Ming still did not retreat an inch!

In other words, he had the upper hand when fighting against an emperor of the same realm!

The elders of the Taiyi Sword Sect were all utterly horrified by what they saw.

"How is that possible!"

"Just who is he?"

The sect leader of Taiyi Sword Sect, however, remained much calmer, shaking his head slightly.

"This person's background is truly extraordinary; perhaps we have underestimated him..."

Ye Xin was also extremely jealous when she saw this scene.

This is something he couldn't do back then!

He had once passed the eighth level and challenged the ninth level, but unfortunately, he suffered a crushing defeat!

All the Great Emperors of the same realm are unparalleled geniuses who far surpass others of the same realm. To fight against them is to make others of the same realm feel despair.

Especially since they are both sword cultivators, their swordsmanship is on a completely different level.

"What exactly is his relationship with the Ye family?"

Ye Xin couldn't help but start to consider whether she should repair her relationship with the Ye family.

This was a thought he had never had before.

Inside the Sword Tower.

The Taiyi Sword Emperor stopped his attack, and seeing that Li Ming remained unmoved, parrying all his attacks, he grinned:

"You're treating me like someone to practice your skills, what a formidable young man."

He vaguely guessed what Li Ming was thinking.

Although Li Ming was taking the battle very seriously, he didn't really want to "win," or rather, he wasn't that eager to win!

They used him as a sparring partner to learn the way of the sword!

If this idea were told to outsiders, it would probably shock countless people.