"Betting my life?"
Ji Kun naturally wouldn't dare.
This was partly because there was no need, and partly because he was genuinely afraid!
The potential for seven swords, while the sect leader of the current generation only had the potential for eight!
If the seventh sword had stood up just now, those old monsters would have already rushed down the lone peak to snatch him away!
Even if he dared to bet his life, he wouldn't entrust it to a mere youngster in such a petty gamble.
He didn't speak, knowing he didn't need to.
After Sun Ming finished speaking, several elders nearby began to persuade him.
"Old Sun, it's not worth it, not worth it. It's just a small bet."
"Yes, Elder Sun. Ji Kun may not understand the rules, but it doesn't warrant taking his life!"
See!
Ji Kun's face was plastered with a smile.
He had been in the Guiwu Sword Sect for so many years and had long expected something like this to happen.
These outer sect elders, while high and mighty to the outer sect disciples, were, in the end, merely those abandoned by the inner sect.
This included Sun Ming!
At the time, his dao companion had found a piece of Phoenix Blood Meteorite for him, intending to help him forge a third-grade spirit sword, so that he could enter the inner sect and become someone on that thousand-meter-high mountain.
Unfortunately, while the Phoenix Blood Meteorite was obtained, the person died from severe injuries, and Sun Ming had since become dejected, cherishing the Phoenix Blood Meteorite as a treasure and refusing to use it to forge a sword.
Although he later achieved the Core Formation realm, he was still far from the Golden Core realm and could only remain an elder in the outer sect.
Ji Kun knew that the other party would never use it as a stake, which was why he used it to provoke him.
Indeed!
The reason Sun Ming had so many special-grade disciples was partly due to that piece of Phoenix Blood Meteorite.
This item couldn't be taken to the grave, so it needed to be passed on, right?
That was a third-tier spirit material!
Worth over ten thousand third-grade spirit stones. If one could get their hands on it, let alone call someone "Master," what was wrong with kowtowing?
"Ji Kun!"
Another elder hurriedly called out, "Apologize quickly! Don't you know what that Phoenix Blood Meteorite means to Elder Sun!"
"Ah, yes, yes, yes!"
Ji Kun cupped his hands in apology to Sun Ming, but his words were still barbed, "Elder Sun, I misspoke. I shouldn't have used the spirit material your dao companion...
Ah, no, the spirit material your dao companion traded her life for as a stake! It's my fault!"
Anyone with common sense could understand his meaning.
Elder Sun's sharp aura did not recede; he still wanted to kill.
But Yun Ze, observing from afar, frowned.
So, the Phoenix Blood Meteorite had such a story behind it.
Although he had only interacted with Ji Kun for a few hours, judging by his demeanor when he had lied to him earlier, this person shouldn't be like this.
If one had to describe him, it would be thick-skinned and dark-hearted. He wouldn't do something that annoyed everyone among the elders.
Unless he had another motive!
Yun Ze simply frowned, then bit his tongue, squeezing a few drops of blood from the corner of his mouth.
Everyone had been injured by the sword qi just now. Wouldn't it seem strange if he wasn't injured?
Although he didn't understand why the sword qi had completely disappeared upon reaching him, in this situation, it was better not to be an anomaly.
"Old Sun..."
An elder who was on good terms with Sun Ming stepped forward to persuade him, "Now is not the time to discuss this."
"...I know."
Sun Ming replied, finally retracting his sword qi into his body. He then looked at Ji Kun, "Ji Kun, you want to bet, don't you?
Fine! You don't dare to bet your life, and you're not worthy of mentioning the Phoenix Blood Meteorite!
Since that's the case, let's bet our swords! How about it?"
For sword cultivators, their sword was equivalent to a second life!
The sword Sun Ming carried was a top-grade second-tier spirit sword. After years of nurturing, it had even reached the point where sword qi overflowed on its own.
Although it was far from nurturing a sword spirit, it was still a rare item.
As for Ji Kun...
Just a second-tier spirit sword.
"No, no, no, I wouldn't dare take advantage of you!"
"You wouldn't dare?"
"Heh! Old Sun, I don't like the way you put that!"
Ji Kun frowned at Sun Ming. Seeing that he had retracted his sword qi, he dared to step forward.
He directly unbuckled the sword at his waist and casually threw it, making it stand upright on the ground.
Although it didn't pierce the earth, the sword stood firm.
"The sword, I've brought it out. Now, do you dare to bet?"
A second-tier spirit sword was not much to him, what mattered was... winning!
He wanted to win this bet!
This was crucial for his subsequent plan!
"Bet!"
Sun Ming said no more. Like Ji Kun, he unbuckled his sword and casually threw it down, making it stand beside Ji Kun's sword.
"Very well!"
Ji Kun turned to the other elders, "Esteemed elders, the wager is set. Please help us witness it!"
The elders remained silent.
They... did not wish to get involved!
Only one elder, who was closest to Elder Sun, spoke with a sneer, "Heh, we will naturally bear witness, lest someone goes back on their word later!"
"Go back on their word, huh?"
Ji Kun sneered twice, his gaze falling on the group of disciples.
Yun Ze saw this and knew that this fellow wanted him to make his move earlier.
However... in the current situation, he was unwilling to be labeled as Ji Kun's subordinate!
He wanted to be a disliked piece of dog dung, that was his business, Yun Ze didn't want that!
Voluntarily accepting the test was completely different from accepting it at Ji Kun's command!
Just as the previous disciple who had undergone the test stepped down, he quickly took a step forward and said urgently, "Elders, this disciple is willing to undergo the test!"
Seeing this, Ji Kun's eyes narrowed slightly.
This kid is quite interesting.
"Mm."
Elder Sun was still angry and casually agreed, then let Yun Ze begin.
Seven swords.
Yun Ze looked at the nine spirit swords before him, feeling uncertain.
However, the arrow was already on the bowstring, and he had to do what he had to do!
He closed his eyes. Unlike Luo Yang, who had held back his sword qi until the end, he directly activated the sword qi in his sea of qi!
Instantly!
The sound of swords鸣 erupted!
The first three spirit swords immediately stood upright, and even Elder Sun's eyes widened!
The second Sword Child!?
This was Ji Kun's confidence?
But even a Sword Child might not be able to summon seven swords!
Following that, the fourth and fifth swords rose one after another!
The elders and disciples who hadn't reacted earlier now looked at Yun Ze.
They knew that this was at least a top-grade emergence!
When the sixth spirit sword stood up, Luo Yang, who had been resting with his eyes closed, also opened them. Looking at the scene before him, his eyes held no anger or surprise, only... excitement!
Excited like a child seeing a new toy!
Yun Ze was unaware of this. He was simply counting in his heart.
Five, six, seven...
Time was running out!
Regardless of Ji Kun's intentions, helping him this time would not cause him any loss.
Ideally, he would make the seventh spirit sword stand up!
Besides that... I want to contend too!
If others can sit in the special-grade position, why can't I, Yun Ze!
Rise, for me!