Chapter 36: Mu Qingchen: I feel like I'm on top of the world again.
In the grand hall of the Mu Family, the guests sighed for a long time, feeling regret.
The Emperor's Son, still in the womb, had created an entirely new Bone Tempering Extreme Realm. If he had also possessed a martial vein that was overpoweringly strong, his talent would have soared to an astonishing level!
However, all of this was just wishful thinking.
His martial vein was, in fact, quite ordinary.
It was indeed a pity.
"Cough, cough, everyone!"
At that moment, Mu Nantian suddenly coughed lightly.
He stood up, bowed to Su Qingshuang, and then saluted the crowd with clasped hands.
This action drew everyone's attention.
"Today, thanks to everyone for gracing my Mu Family with your presence, as we enjoy our wine."
"Now, I want to take this opportunity to officially have my grandson, Qingchen, join the Hidden Sword Mountain."
"It will also add to the excitement, and I invite all of you to bear witness!"
He said with a faint smile on his face.
Mu Nantian's mood had fluctuated greatly today; his grandson's limelight had all been stolen by the Emperor's Son.
This banquet couldn't really be for him, could it?
No way!
My grandson, Qingchen, is the protagonist of today.
Since he couldn't steal the limelight elsewhere, he could only forcibly draw everyone's attention back.
After he spoke, the powerful figures were stunned for a moment.
Since the arrival of the Frost Heaven Emperor, they had been solely focused on being astonished by the Emperor's Son.
How could they forget this?
They had come here to celebrate the birth of the Absolute Spirit Sword Body and to witness a simple disciple acceptance ceremony at Hidden Sword Mountain.
"Hahaha, well said by the head of the Mu Family! Let the Absolute Spirit Sword Body become a disciple, it will be a spectacle for us all."
"Old man here, I first congratulate Hidden Sword Mountain on obtaining such an unparalleled sword body!"
"Let's begin! I'm already quite eager!"
The hall was filled with noisy agreement.
After all, one couldn't ignore the face of the Mu Family.
"What does the Frost Heaven Emperor think?"
Mu Nantian asked again.
With a Heavenly Emperor sitting above, it was necessary to symbolically ask for her approval.
Su Qingshuang, of course, would not obstruct this.
She had brought her son to attend the banquet, not to cause trouble at the Mu Family.
The little guy had already stirred up enough waves today, and the Wuji Sword Fetus had been rejected again; surely, she wouldn't block the Absolute Spirit Sword Body from entering Hidden Sword Mountain?
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the disciple acceptance ceremony began swiftly.
Su Qingshuang and Jiang Wuxu temporarily vacated the main seat.
Jian Lingtian stepped behind the table, and with a flick of his hand, there was a sound like a sword being unsheathed, "Clang!"
Countless sword lights rose, quickly condensing in the void to form a hazy portrait.
Looking up, under the overwhelming sword intent, the silhouette of a young man emerged.
This figure was slender, with fluttering clothes.
He stood with a sword, his demeanor unmatched!
"The portrait of the Wuji Sword Emperor!"
"The founding master of Hidden Sword Mountain!"
The holy ancestors and mighty ones gazed at the portrait, feeling a stabbing pain in their eyes.
That was the heroic demeanor of the Sword Emperor, truly awe-inspiring!
Even though he had vanished from the world for countless years, just this portrait alone exuded an unimaginable, terrifying aura!
Facing the portrait of the Wuji Sword Emperor, Jian Lingtian first bowed deeply.
Then, an elder from Hidden Sword Mountain officiated the ceremony.
Mu Qingchen bowed three times before the portrait of the Wuji Sword Emperor and offered incense in tribute.
Entering Hidden Sword Mountain as the Absolute Spirit Sword Body, the treatment was naturally exceptional.
After joining, he would be personally taught by Jian Lingtian.
The one he was to officially acknowledge as his master was none other than him!
Jian Lingtian moved to sit solemnly behind the table, presenting the prepared disciple acceptance letter.
The elder from Hidden Sword Mountain loudly recited the sect rules, followed by Jian Lingtian's instructions.
Mu Qingchen expressed his gratitude by bowing, then took the tea offered by a servant, raised it above his head, and presented it to Jian Lingtian.
Thus, the disciple acceptance ceremony was concluded.
It was truly simple to the extreme.
Everyone knew that Hidden Sword Mountain valued cultivation over formalities, so a simple ceremony was all that was needed.
Nonetheless, when the ceremony ended, it still garnered full applause from everyone in the hall.
"Good!"
"Congratulations to Hidden Sword Mountain on gaining such an outstanding disciple!"
"The Absolute Spirit Sword Body, combined with the strongest sword path inheritance of this era, will complement each other perfectly!"
"May the Mu Family and Hidden Sword Mountain celebrate; with the rise of the Absolute Spirit Sword Body in the future, it will surely bring glory to the sect and shake the world!"
Everyone spared no praise.
At the same time, representatives from various forces were extremely envious.
In today's world, there was still no one who could match the existence of the Absolute Spirit Sword Body!
If their own family could produce such a person, it would ensure prosperity for ten thousand years!
Of course, the freakish Emperor's Son didn't count.
"Thank you, Frost Heaven Emperor!"
After everything was done, Jian Lingtian expressed his gratitude to Su Qingshuang, then relinquished the main seat.
Returning to his own place, he looked at Mu Qingchen.
"Qingchen, now that you've joined my sect, as your master, I must give you a grand gift."
As he spoke, Jian Lingtian gave a mysterious smile.
All the guests pricked up their ears.
They were all very curious about what kind of grand gift the Sword Saint would give.
What kind of treasure could be worthy of the talent of the Absolute Spirit Sword Body?
Jian Lingtian didn't waste words; he immediately extended a finger and sharply drew in the void.
"Sizzle!"
A long, narrow spatial rift appeared.
The rift was pitch-black, with chaotic spatial currents erupting wildly.
But within it, a light cocoon the size of a watermelon was visible!
The moment they saw this light cocoon, everyone's breathing became heavy.
One after another, their eyes widened in shock!
"This is... the Wuji Sword Fetus?"
"Really the Wuji Sword Fetus! The Sword Saint has such grand ambition!"
"The Sword Saint brought out the Wuji Sword Fetus?"
Shocked exclamations rang out.
Everyone was stunned.
That was the legendary Wuji Sword Fetus!
The strongest legacy of the Wuji Sword Emperor!
The greatest treasure of Hidden Sword Mountain!
A divine object that no one had ever been qualified to obtain throughout countless years!
"Is this Sword Fetus going to be given to Mu Qingchen?"
"Having just become a disciple of Hidden Sword Mountain, he gets to fuse with the Wuji Sword Fetus!"
"Is this to make the Absolute Spirit Sword Body soar to new heights?"
Jian Lingtian's actions were completely beyond expectation.
Everyone thought that after Mu Qingchen entered Hidden Sword Mountain, he might have a chance to fuse with the Wuji Sword Fetus.
Who would have thought that Jian Lingtian would bring it out as soon as he joined?
Such a treasure was given out so easily!
One had to admit, Jian Lingtian had truly grand ambitions!
"Indeed, this is the Wuji Sword Fetus!"
Jian Lingtian said.
As he spoke, he turned to look at Su Qingshuang and Jiang Wuxu on the main seat, with a hint of regret in his eyes.
Seeing his actions, the others also understood.
This Sword Fetus was originally meant for the Emperor's Son.
But the Frost Heaven Emperor had repeatedly declined the invitation from Hidden Sword Mountain.
And now, it was going to fall into the hands of the Absolute Spirit Sword Body.
"Fantastic! This is simply wonderful!"
In an instant, Mu Nantian was overjoyed!
This was something he had never anticipated.
Before this, Jian Lingtian hadn't even hinted at this to him.
This was truly a great surprise!
At the same time, Mu Nantian felt a wave of relief.
If the Frost Heaven Emperor had agreed to the Sword Saint, his grandson would probably have missed out on this Sword Fetus.
Between the son of a Heavenly Emperor and a disciple from an everlasting family, who would be prioritized was clear to anyone.
But now, the Frost Heaven Emperor might regret it too late.
"Hahaha... Good!"
"Qingchen, don't you hurry up and thank your master!"
Mu Nantian stroked his beard, laughing heartily.
With the Wuji Sword Fetus, his grandson was bound to rise rapidly.
His strength would soon see an explosive increase!
Moreover, the Absolute Spirit Sword Body doesn't cultivate the divine soul, unable to form its own sword fetus; this one single weakness was about to be remedied!
How could one not be excited about this?
"Thank you, Master!"
At this moment, the youthful face of Mu Qingchen also showed uncontrollable excitement.
His eyes burst forth with fiery light, like two blazing flames!
With the Wuji Sword Fetus in hand, even if the Emperor's Son had heaven-defying fortune, what was there to fear?!