The greatest saint of all time!

Chapter 54 The Heaven-Devouring Divine Sword

As the monster perished, the runic chains on the altar completely vanished.

A phantom figure slowly floated out from the stone box.

He was a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe, with a refined appearance and a long sword on his back. Although he was just a remnant soul, the sword intent emanating from his body seemed to be able to cleave through the void.

"I never expected that after a thousand years, someone would actually be able to pass the three tests I set."

The middle-aged man looked at Lu Xuan with gentle eyes, a hint of admiration in them.

"Young man, you're very good."

"To possess such character and strength at such a young age, even in the Eastern Wilderness a thousand years ago, would be enough to rank one of the top three."

Lu Xuan remained calm and slightly cupped his hands in greeting: "I am Lu Xuan. I have passed the test by chance. Please enlighten me."

The middle-aged man smiled, not paying any attention to Lu Xuan's humble yet arrogant attitude.

"My name is Azure Lotus Sword Master. A thousand years ago, I was invincible in the Eastern Wilderness with my three-foot-long Azure Sword."

"Unfortunately, he was besieged by powerful enemies while trying to break through to the Cave Heaven Realm, and ultimately died and his cultivation dissipated."

"Before my death, I left all my knowledge and treasures in this secret realm, hoping to find a destined person to inherit my mantle."

At this point, the Azure Lotus Sword Master pointed at Lu Xuan.

"The ten-thousand-year-old Soul-Nourishing Wood you obtained before is a supreme treasure for repairing the soul."

"Nine Netherworld Fire is an extremely rare type of strange fire in the world. It can burn all things and is especially effective against the soul."

"These two items are rare treasures even in the eyes of the major powers in Zhongzhou."

"but……"

The Azure Lotus Sword Master changed the subject, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

"Compared to this final legacy, those two things are merely embellishments."

As he finished speaking, the stone box in the center of the altar slowly opened.

Then, an ancient and weathered aura instantly filled the entire cave.

Inside the stone box, a long sword lay quietly.

The longsword was entirely black, without any luster, and even looked somewhat rusty, no different from a piece of scrap metal abandoned by the roadside.

But when Lu Xuan's gaze fell on the sword, the Chaos Devouring Heaven Scripture within his body began to operate wildly and uncontrollably.

The Primordial Pearl in the sea of ​​consciousness trembled violently, as if it had sensed something that excited it.

Upon seeing this, Lu Xuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and he stared intently at the black sword.

"This is?"

A trace of reminiscence flashed in the eyes of the Azure Lotus Sword Master.

"This sword is named Devouring Heaven. I obtained it by chance in an ancient secret realm."

"It may look ordinary, but it has an extremely powerful characteristic... devouring."

"It can devour everything in the world, whether it's the essence of demonic beasts, rare and precious materials, or even the weapons and souls of enemies, it can turn them into its own and continuously evolve."

"When I obtained it, it was nothing more than a simple, low-grade spiritual weapon."

"But in my hands, in less than a hundred years, it has devoured countless divine weapons and evolved into a low-grade imperial weapon."

"If I hadn't perished so young, given time, it might have evolved into a legendary celestial artifact, or even a sacred artifact."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

Devouring evolution?

Isn't this a divine weapon tailor-made for him?

He originally cultivated the "Chaos Devouring Heaven Scripture," following a domineering path of devouring all things and achieving self-realization.

If paired with this divine sword, which also possesses the ability to devour, it would truly be like adding wings to a tiger.

"What a fine sword!"

Lu Xuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

In his previous life, he was the Holy Lord of Haotian, and the Haotian Divine Sword in his hand was also a top-grade holy artifact with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth.

However, the Haotian Divine Sword was forged from countless top-tier divine materials. Although powerful, it was already fixed in its form, and there was no possibility of it being improved further.

This Devouring Heaven Sword now looks unremarkable, and because it has been dormant for a thousand years, its grade has even fallen back to that of a spiritual weapon.

But its potential is limitless.

If it has enough resources to devour, it could easily surpass the sacred artifact.

At this moment, the Azure Lotus Sword Master sighed again.

"This sword has been with me for so many years, it has indeed been somewhat wronged."

"Although my swordsmanship is divine, I am ultimately not a cultivator who specializes in the path of devouring, and therefore cannot unleash its full power."

"I also hope that it can shine with its inherent brilliance in your hands."

Having said that, the Azure Lotus Sword Master waved his hand.

The black sword slowly floated up and landed in front of Lu Xuan.

"Catch the sword."

"From now on, it's yours."

"I hope you can take it further than I can and see the scenery beyond the grotto."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan took a deep breath, stretched out his hands, and solemnly grasped the sword hilt.

The instant he gripped the hilt of the sword, a desire to devour emanated from the blade.

It was like a child who had been starving for a thousand years finally smelling the aroma of food.

Lu Xuan did not resist and directly channeled his spiritual power into the sword without reservation.

"Buzz!"

The black sword emitted a sword cry.

The rusty blade was instantly shaken off a layer of rust, revealing a faint glow inside.

Although no earth-shattering power erupted, its restrained sharpness still made Lu Xuan feel a slight unease.

"What a fine sword!"

Lu Xuan stroked the sword with obvious affection, his eyes filled with delight.

"Thank you for the sword!"

Afterwards, Lu Xuan bowed deeply to the Azure Lotus Sword Master.

This bow was from the bottom of his heart.

The realm of grotto heavens meant nothing to him.

But the kindness of gifting the sword was genuine.

"Hehe, no need for formalities."

The Azure Lotus Sword Master smiled, and his figure began to become illusory.

"My obsession has been fulfilled. Young man, this secret realm is about to close, and it is time for you to leave."

"Remember, a swordsman would rather break than bend."

"No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must never drop the sword in our hands!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure of the Azure Lotus Sword Master completely vanished into thin air.

Lu Xuan bowed again.

Then, holding the Heaven-Devouring Sword, his gaze became incredibly resolute.

Don't worry.

"With this sword in my hands, I will surely make all the heavens and myriad realms tremble!"

"Devouring Heaven... Since your name is Devouring Heaven, then from this day forward, you shall join me in devouring this heaven and consuming this earth!"

……

Inside the Imperial Study.

With a spatial fluctuation, the figures of Crown Prince Lu Heng and Sixth Prince Lu Ming appeared out of thin air.

As soon as the two landed, they couldn't wait to look at Lu Tianxing on the dragon throne.

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!"

"Father! Your son has lived up to your mission and received the legacy of our ancestors!"

Lu Heng took a step forward, head held high, chest out, his voice loud and clear.

At this moment, the aura he exuded was several times stronger than before.

The effects of the Marrow Cleansing Pill and the Devouring Heaven Demon Art were immediate, allowing him to break through his bottleneck in a short period of time and showing signs of touching the threshold of the Soul Platform Realm.

"Oh? You also received the inheritance?"

Lu Tianxing remained calm, revealing no emotion whatsoever, and simply asked a question.

Lu Ming, not to be outdone, stepped forward.

"Exactly!"