Chapter 1418 - 1418: So It Really Is You

These days, Brother Cheng has been listening to the pill masters around him discuss the Immortals who have signed up, to the point where his ears are almost calloused.

Like Daoist Venerable Gu Xing, first on the Celestial Dao Chart, and Daoist Venerable Wubei, second.

And the extraordinarily talented Li Huang Daoist Venerable, who possesses nine Origins.

Or Daoist Venerable Ji Huan, who single-handedly defeated three Evil Immortals of the same rank.

And not to mention the Middle Rank Star Lords and Upper-rank Star Lords.

It's said that out of 34 Upper-rank Star Lords, a full 30 have signed up this time.

These Upper-rank Star Lords, once they leave their controlled Main Star, may not be omnipotent, but because of their magical Star Power, their strength often far exceeds Daoist Venerables of the same realm.

However, this time, they aren't the most attention-grabbing.

It's the Daoist Saints.

Within just one month, Brother Cheng has heard about Daoist Saints signing up at least ten times.

Every time a Daoist Saint announces participation in the Divine Communication Assembly, it causes a sensation.

Some Daoist Saints haven't emerged for hundreds of billions of years, and only this time have many younger generations learned of their existence.

And just in the last few days of signing up for this grand event, Elder Jiang welcomed an 'old acquaintance' — Qiu Yuxuan.

Many years have passed, yet her grace remains unchanged.

Still breathtakingly beautiful, flawless.

Her demeanor hasn't changed much either.

She hasn't grown lofty and profound like many high rankers, despite her elevated status as Emperor Sword Star Lord.

She remains as Jiang Cheng remembered years ago.

The biggest change in her is her realm.

Brother Cheng couldn't help but marvel at her truly excessive fortuitous encounters.

He barely managed to rise to Daoist Venerable through trickery and looting.

Yet Qiu Yuxuan, surprisingly, has also reached Daoist Venerable.

When she saw his realm, she was clearly surprised.

But soon she started questioning him without reservation.

"Why haven't you signed up for the Divine Communication Assembly!"

As if it was a task assigned by her that hadn't been completed.

Brother Cheng was caught off guard, almost thinking their roles had reversed.

"Why should I sign up?"

He leaned back against the recliner's backrest, leisurely crossing his legs.

Qiu Yuxuan made herself comfortable by sitting right opposite him.

"You have to sign up!"

"Why?"

"Because I've signed up."

"So?"

"So you have to sign up too."

Brother Cheng found it hard to understand the logic.

"Can you speak in a language humans can understand?"

"I want to defeat you completely on the highest stage where billions are watching, in this grand event."

Sister Qiu stated it matter-of-factly.

"If you don't participate, how can I beat you?"

This seemingly irrational reason, laden with heavy provocation, somehow made Jiang Cheng feel a bit understood.

After being tricked into losing several bets, forced into becoming a maid, sharing loot, and having to proclaim admiration daily, it's hard not to resent that person.

Wanting to topple the person they despise is reasonably understandable.

"Do you think you stand a chance now?"

He shook his head with an amused look, his gaze daringly teasing.

"People say to learn from one's mistakes, yet you've suffered so many times under me, haven't you had enough?"

Qiu Yuxuan's exquisitely beautiful face showed no hint of anger.

Perhaps over the years, she's vented her frustration privately numerous times and grown used to it.

"You think just because I've lost a few bets, I'd develop some so-called psychological shadow, never daring to challenge you again?"

"Unfortunately, this time you're really finished."

"Oh? So confident?"

Brother Cheng examined her with a smile.

"Did you get some new trump card again?"

"Hmph!"

Qiu Yuxuan deliberately left him hanging.

"You'll find out eventually, but by the time you do, it'll be too late."

"Let me guess then."

Jiang Cheng pretended to ponder, bobbing his head thoughtfully for a while.

Qiu Yuxuan looked at him disdainfully.

"You'll never guess it…"

Before she could finish, she was interrupted.

"You've been recognized by the Sword Origin."

Qiu Yuxuan's clear eyes slightly contracted.

Then they relaxed again.

She decisively nodded.

"That's right, how did you guess it?"

Darn, it really is you?

Brother Cheng felt like smacking his own head.

On reflection, without his encouragement, Qiu Yuxuan might not have had the chance.

He even wanted to go beat up the Sword Origin again.

What kind of judgment do you have, Origin?

I'm the protagonist, yet you chose her over me?

Actually, if he hadn't comprehended the Perfect Sword Dao, the Sword Origin might have chosen to acknowledge him.

After grasping the Perfect Sword Dao, the Sword Origin felt this person had transcended the realm of swords, posed a threat to itself, and wasn't qualified for recognition.

However, Jiang Cheng himself was unaware of this reason.

He even wondered if perhaps the protagonist role was switching over?

The era of Qiu Yuxuan was about to begin?

"You're bold and unrestrained, daring to admit it right in front of me."

He looked at Sister Qiu with interest.

"Aren't you afraid I'll spread the news?"

Once he spreads the news that Qiu Yuxuan was recognized by the Sword Origin, she'd immediately face endless attacks.

There are too many Sword Cultivators.

The vast majority of them probably wouldn't want a future Sword God capable of reclaiming their Origins to appear.

Even the Divine Monarch and Celestial Emperor of the Celestial Palace might secretly target her.

To say she'd be an enemy of the world wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Qiu Yuxuan spoke calmly, "If you spread it, you're unworthy of being my opponent; I'd have overestimated you."

Oh this?

Brother Cheng pondered internally.

Is this a roundabout complimenting me?

It should be, right?

No matter, I'll accept it first.

"Haha, you truly have a unique vision, immediately recognizing how extraordinary I am!"

Opposite, Qiu Yuxuan quietly exhaled a breath of relief.

She wasn't foolish, and until now, she had kept this secret very well.

The Celestial Palace even had a Celestial Emperor personally investigate this matter on Emperor Sword Star, but she managed to hide and deceive them.

This secret she originally planned to keep forever, not revealing it to anyone until the day she became the true Sword God.

Yet, for some reason, upon seeing Jiang Cheng, she couldn't help but spill.

After he guessed, she quickly abandoned the intent to deny.

Perhaps it's because she desperately wants to outdo this annoying guy, she thought inwardly.

"Now that you know I've been recognized by the Sword Origin, do you feel hopeless inside?"

"No, I'm quite gratified."

Brother Cheng shrugged, "Seeing my maid progress again, I'm beyond delighted."

"Cluck cluck cluck, then keep being stubborn…"

Qiu Yuxuan laughed extravagantly, her bell-like laughter carrying a hint of mockery.

"Despite mastering so many Sword Hearts and the Thirteen Layer of Sword Dao, you mainly rely on the Sword Origin, right?"

"That's the foundation of your power."

"In the future, how much Sword Origin you can wield, depends on my mood."

"I think you should start considering how to please me, to keep me in a good mood, what do you say?"