It's not surprising that Chen Tianwen had never heard of the Haotian Sword God; even Xingyu had only heard of him in legends.

Seeing Chen Tianwen's puzzled look, Xingyu quickly explained:

"Young Master Chen, you may not know this, but the Haotian Sword God is known as the man closest to a god!"

"The man closest to God?"

Chen Tianwen was slightly taken aback. From this one sentence alone, he could understand what it meant!

Because whether it's the Human Emperor, the Yellow Emperor, or Xingyu, they are all incredibly talented. The fact that Haotian Sword God was able to obtain this title clearly shows that he has surpassed these individuals in terms of achievement.

The Sword God of Haotian was clearly unwilling to discuss these old matters. He waved his hand, stopping Xingyu from continuing, and instead turned to Chen Tian and asked:

"Little guy, what did you think of that sword energy just now?"

Chen Tianwen pondered for a moment and then shared his understanding:

"I think that sword energy just now was incredibly powerful and simple, with a feeling of being both present and absent!"

Chen Tianwen spoke in a mysterious and esoteric way, leaving even Xingyu completely bewildered. However, Haotian Sword God laughed heartily, seemingly agreeing with Chen Tianwen's assessment.

However, Chen Tianwen changed the subject and said:

However, there are still some shortcomings!

"Mr. Chen, don't talk nonsense. The Haotian Sword God reached an unparalleled level of swordsmanship hundreds of millions of years ago. It would be better if Mr. Chen refrained from making such comments."

Xingyu quickly stopped Chen Tianwen from continuing. After all, although Haotian Sword God was extremely powerful, he was said to have a strange temper. Xingyu was afraid that Chen Tianwen would speak recklessly and anger Haotian Sword God, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, the Sword God of Haotian didn't seem to care and waved his hand, saying:

"You're being too cautious with the word 'imperfection,' young man. Just say what you have to say. I'm still old enough to handle setbacks."

Chen Tianwen smiled. From the sword energy of the Haotian Sword God, Chen Tianwen had roughly figured out the Haotian Sword God's temperament, which was why he said that. The Haotian Sword God's current performance also proved that his guess was correct.

Chen Tianwen bowed to the Haotian Sword God and said:

"Since you don't mind, senior, I'll speak frankly. Please forgive me if I've offended you!"

"Senior's sword intent just now, in my opinion, was not a sword at all! To put it bluntly, that kind of sword intent doesn't even deserve to be called sword intent!"

Chen Tianwen was known for his outrageous and bold words, which startled Xingyu quite a bit. However, seeing that Haotian Sword God did not change his expression, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Chen Tianwen ignored Xingyu's gaze and continued speaking:

"Senior's swordsmanship just now lacked the most important element of swordsmanship, which is momentum—an indomitable, domineering spirit! Without an invincible fighting spirit, Senior cannot possess invincible swordsmanship!"

Haotian Sword God remained silent, not angered by Chen Tianwen's criticism, but instead kept repeating Chen Tianwen's words in his mind.

Seeing Haotian Sword God's expression, Xingyu looked at Chen Tianwen in surprise. Could it be that Chen Tianwen's swordsmanship had reached the point where he could discuss the Dao with Haotian Sword God?

After a long silence, the Haotian Sword God finally spoke:

“You’re right. I have indeed lost my invincible sword heart, and that’s why my swordsmanship has been unable to break through. After being completely suppressed in the battle against the Heavenly Dao back then, it seems that it has indeed left a shadow in my heart. You’re absolutely right, my sword energy is not worthy of being called the Way of the Sword!”

Xingyu was astonished. The Haotian Sword God actually admitted his mistake himself. This was simply unbelievable!

Chen Tianwen was also surprised. The Haotian Sword God had actually fought against the Heavenly Dao and survived. How unfathomable must the Haotian Sword God's strength be?

The Sword God of Haotian shook his head and said leisurely:

“During my battle with the Heavenly Dao, I discovered that nothing I did could escape its eyes. No matter what kind of swordsmanship I used, the Heavenly Dao would instantly imitate it. I spent hundreds of millions of years comprehending in the endless void, thinking that I had cultivated a swordsmanship that could surpass the Heavenly Dao. But you are right, without an invincible sword heart, no matter how hard I try, I cannot succeed!”

Chen Tianwen sighed and said to the Haotian Sword God:

"Senior, there's no need to belittle yourself. Your sword energy just now, in terms of sheer power, has already surpassed all the immortal techniques I know. As long as you regain your fighting spirit, you will surely be able to advance even further."

The Sword God Haotian shook his head with a wry smile and said:

"It's impossible. The Heavenly Dao has left a shadow in my heart. Even when I recall that battle, my body trembles uncontrollably with fear! I can never regain my fighting spirit."

Chen Tianwen also fell silent. This was the inner demon of the Haotian Sword God, and it couldn't be successfully developed with just a few words.

At this moment, Xingyu's mind became active. Xingyu could see that Haotian Sword God highly regarded Chen Tianwen. If Chen Tianwen could obtain Haotian Sword God's inheritance, it would definitely be of great benefit to Chen Tianwen's path to godhood.

So Xingyu bowed deeply to the Haotian Sword God and said:

"Senior Sword God, I dare to say something. This Young Master Chen not only possesses an invincible fighting spirit, but also the power of chaos, making him the most likely person to become a god. If we are to defeat the Heavenly Dao, I believe it is Young Master Chen who can do it!"

Haotian Sword God glanced at Xingyu in surprise. Xingyu's words, it has to be said, moved Haotian Sword God.

Back then, wasn't it because of the injustice and ruthlessness of the Heavenly Dao that I challenged it?

Although he has lost his will to fight, his desire for revenge against Heaven has never diminished.

If Chen Tianwen is really as Xingyu said, then the Haotian Sword God seems to have found hope for revenge.

Haotian Sword God looked at Chen Tianwen and said:

"Young friend, could you demonstrate your swordsmanship to me? The swordsmanship that is truly in your heart—you know that you can't fool me!"

Chen Tianwen nodded. Sword energy doesn't lie. With the realm of Haotian Sword God, one can naturally see one's true nature from one's own sword energy.

This must be a test that the Haotian Sword God is giving himself.

Thinking of this, Chen Tianwen didn't dare to be careless. He adjusted his mind slightly, put his index and middle fingers together, and slashed fiercely at the void!

The once pitch-black, endless void was illuminated by Chen Tianwen's sword energy, becoming as bright as day.

However, the Sword God Haotian calmed his mind and tried to comprehend Chen Tianwen's sword energy!