Meng Fan remained silent.
Though he didn’t deny it, his silence was a clear sign of his discontent.
“Wait for me!” Elder Lin’s figure flickered and disappeared from the second floor of the Sword Pavilion.
About the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, he returned to the second floor of the Sword Pavilion, now holding a sword in his hand.
A sword that seemed to exude endless divine might just by its appearance.
“Take the time of one incense stick to comprehend this sword, and witness what true demon-slaying is!” Elder Lin tossed the sword to Meng Fan.
Meng Fan caught the sword!
The moment he touched the sword, his expression underwent a drastic change.
Information about the sword flooded his mind.
[The Sealed Demon Locking Sword]
[The Demon Locking Sword, originally named the “Gallant Spirit Sword,” was forged by the Heavenly Emperor Fu Xi from the soul of the Gallant Spirit Spring and meteoric divine iron, and later bestowed upon the God Realm General Fei Peng.]
[After Fei Peng’s defeat in the New Immortal Realm battle against Chong Lou, the sword fell into the mortal world. The Demon Locking Sword possesses the divine power to deter demons and is revered as the Shu Mountain Sword Sect’s sacred treasure.]
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Stunned by the information that appeared in his mind, Meng Fan was in awe.
This was a true divine sword!
Once the personal saber of a divine general in the Immortal Realm, it was the sacred treasure of the Shu Mountain Sect.
As a disciple of Shu Mountain, Meng Fan had heard rumors about the Demon Locking Sword.
He never dreamed that in his current weak state, he would have the fortune to witness the Demon Locking Sword!
What exactly was Elder Lin’s status within the Shu Mountain Sword Sect?
How could he so casually produce the Demon Locking Sword?
It was outrageous!
However, there was no Sword Wraith on the Demon Locking Sword, so naturally, Meng Fan couldn’t see any memories.
He thought about the introduction of the sword.
[The Sealed Demon Locking Sword!]
Perhaps it was because the sword was sealed that he couldn’t touch the Sword Wraith or see the memories.
But then again, if it were the unsealed Demon Locking Sword, Elder Lin certainly wouldn’t dare let him witness it.
If it were the unsealed Demon Locking Sword, he might have been reduced to ashes the moment he touched it!
“Elder Lin, is this the Demon Locking Sword?” Meng Fan asked in utter shock.
“You can recognize the Demon Locking Sword?” Elder Lin’s face showed a hint of surprise, looking at Meng Fan with some confusion.
“The Demon Locking Sword is the Shu Mountain Sword Sect’s most treasured artifact. How could you bring it out so casually?” Meng Fan exclaimed in shock.
“Others may not be able to bring it out, but your master here happens to be the current Sword Elder of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, and the Demon Locking Sword is under my care,” Elder Lin said with an air of nonchalance.
He really played the part!
A wry smile appeared on Meng Fan’s face.
But this was a good thing, after all, he was benefiting from it!
If Elder Lin were not the Sword Elder, he would never have had the chance to admire the Demon Locking Sword.
Even if it was the sealed Demon Locking Sword!
However, what exactly was the position of Sword Elder?
It sounded very impressive!
Certainly more formidable than an ordinary elder.
Elder Lin continued, “The Demon Locking Sword is sealed, so you can observe it freely without fear of any risk.”
“Although the Demon Locking Sword is sealed, the residual Sword Intent of demon-slaying on it is enough for you to comprehend.”
“If it were the unsealed Demon Locking Sword, it wouldn’t be possible to let you witness it. That would be harming you, and might even result in your immediate death!”
Meng Fan nodded, understanding the reasoning.
But even the sealed Demon Locking Sword was enough for him to study.
“Master, may I draw the sword?” Meng Fan asked tentatively.
Though eager to try, he was also trembling with fear.
After all, the reputation of the Demon Locking Sword was too formidable!
“Go ahead, it’s fine. Besides, your master is here to protect you,” Elder Lin said with a smile.
This master was truly fulfilling his role!
Meng Fan, excited, placed his hand on the hilt of the Demon Locking Sword.
Then, he pulled with all his might!
The next second…
It didn’t budge.
Meng Fan’s face turned sheepish; this was a bit embarrassing.
He really couldn’t pull it out!
Elder Lin chuckled, placed his hand on the scabbard of the Demon Locking Sword, and with a slight effort…
“Clang~~~~~~”
A Sword Song rang out as the Demon Locking Sword was unsheathed, and the scabbard was removed by Elder Lin.
The Demon Locking Sword was now in Meng Fan’s hands.
Meng Fan’s expression changed, his face flushed with excitement.
At the same time, the Essence of the Sword surged into his body.
That’s right, surged, not flowed!
The amount of Essence of the Sword this time was frighteningly substantial.
But at this moment, Meng Fan had no mind to focus on the Essence of the Sword; his gaze and consciousness were entirely on the Demon Locking Sword.
As the sword was drawn, although the Demon Locking Sword was sealed, a terrifying aura still emerged from the blade.
Meng Fan’s Talent for Sword Dao Transcendence automatically activated, spinning wildly, absorbing this aura!
It took half the time of a stick of incense for the aura on the sword to settle down.
And Meng Fan’s eyes lit up!
A smile appeared on Elder Lin’s face as he said, “It seems you’ve gained something?”
“I have!” Meng Fan nodded.
“Let’s see what you’ve gained,” Elder Lin said.
Meng Fan, holding the Demon Locking Sword, slashed down.
[The Demon-Slaying Sword Technique]
The technique was not the focus.
The focus was…
A Sword Intent, appearing out of nowhere.
[The Demon-Slaying Sword Intent]
Although the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent is the easiest to master among all the Sword Techniques of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, Meng Fan had only been exposed to the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique for two days, and he had already mastered the Sword Intent. This was simply preposterous!
Elder Lin was also dumbfounded by this scene.
As an old monster, he thought he had seen everything, but he was still shocked by Meng Fan.
In fact, he brought out the Demon Locking Sword precisely to let Meng Fan comprehend the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent.
Because the Demon Locking Sword was the Shu Mountain Sword Sect’s sacred sword, it had slain countless demons, including demon kings and emperors!
The Demon-Slaying Sword Intent contained within the Demon Locking Sword could be described as mountainous.
Undoubtedly, many could comprehend the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent through the Demon Locking Sword.
But to do so in just the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn was beyond Elder Lin’s expectations!
He knew Meng Fan’s Enlightenment was monstrous, so his initial plan was for Meng Fan to grasp the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent within ten days.
That was already an exaggeration!
But Meng Fan exceeded his expectations, taking only the time of one incense stick.
However, Elder Lin had grown accustomed to being shocked by Meng Fan; he had long been able to remain expressionless and calm on the outside, despite being astounded inside.
“Not bad, I gave you the Demon Locking Sword to let you comprehend the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent, and you did not disappoint your master,” Elder Lin said calmly.
It seemed as if Meng Fan’s performance was within his expectations.
But his trembling eyelids betrayed his inner turmoil.
“Thank you, Master, for giving your disciple the opportunity to observe the sword,” Meng Fan said as he reluctantly handed the Demon Locking Sword back to Elder Lin.
Elder Lin took back the Demon Locking Sword and sheathed it.
The Demon Locking Sword, naturally, could not be left with Meng Fan for long.
“Now that you’ve grasped the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent, do you have a new understanding of the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique?” Elder Lin asked with an inscrutable look.
“Yes!” Meng Fan nodded.
“Alright, you may go now. It should be much easier to instruct Little Sprout Liu,” Elder Lin told Meng Fan.