Chapter 1675 Godslayer Sword

On the palace wall about thirty meters from Yang Xiao, there was a painting depicting two figures in battle, one holding a peculiar weapon resembling a longsword, and the other holding a longsword.

The painting was simple, with nothing particularly distinctive.

Yang Xiao's finger pointed directly at this mural.

The third elder of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family looked at Yang Xiao with astonishment and asked:

"Explain your reasoning? Why do you believe that is where the Godslayer Sword's seal is located?"

Seeing the expressions of the three elders of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family, Yang Xiao became confident that this mural was indeed the location of the seal.

Yang Xiao smiled slightly and said:

"Actually, it's quite simple. Inside this grand hall, there is only this single painting on all the walls, which seems so abrupt. Normally, if the palace walls originally included the design of murals, it certainly wouldn't be just this one place but would appear in multiple paintings on the surrounding walls, making it harmonious.

Since you asked me to find the location of the Godslayer Sword's seal in a short time, it couldn't be in an especially concealed corner, but rather in plain sight where anyone can see it yet easily overlook it.

After looking around the hall, the only conspicuous place that everyone's eyes could easily notice was this mural, so I reckoned it must be related to the seal.

Esteemed elders, am I correct?"

The three elders of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family had no need to deceive Yang Xiao. The eldest elder immediately nodded and said:

"Indeed, this mural is the location of the Godslayer Sword's seal. Young one, though you're young, your insight is sharp, and your mind is agile, impressive, impressive, haha..."

The second elder glanced at the third elder and said:

"Third brother, since he has found the seal, go and unlock it, then present the Godslayer Sword to this young friend."

The third elder of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family was initially somewhat displeased, but having seen Yang Xiao identify the seal's location at a glance, he was now full of admiration and immediately said aloud:

"Alright!"

The third elder of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family raised a black jade token in his hand, infusing it with Genetic Evolution Energy. Instantly, the runes on the jade token glowed with golden light, bursting into a dazzling radiance, as an invisible force began to disperse outward.

The third elder flicked his hand, sending the black jade token with a streak of golden light flying toward the distant palace wall, where it hovered in front of the mural.

"Buzz!"

With a soft sound, the previously dim mural was suddenly activated, leaping out from the wall.

"Snap!"

A light flashed and all illusions vanished.

"Clang"—a black blade about a meter long fell to the ground.

The third elder gently raised his palm, and that black blade flew into his hand.

The third elder handed the black blade to Yang Xiao,

"Young friend, here is the Godslayer Sword you wanted."

A chill rushed directly to Yang Xiao's heart, causing him to shiver.

Even with Yang Xiao's current Genetic Evolution Realm, he was still shivering from the cold aura of the blade, which showed the immense energy contained within the Godslayer Sword.

Yang Xiao glanced at the third elder of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family and respectfully accepted the Godslayer Sword with both hands.

His right hand gripped the hilt, while his left hand pinched the back of the blade with two fingers, as an icy chill transferred from his fingers into his arm.

Yang Xiao immediately channeled his Genetic Evolution Energy to expel the chill from his fingers.

Looking closely at this legendary Godslayer Sword, its appearance matches that of the peculiar sword in the mural,

The sword is approximately 1.2 meters long, entirely black and shiny, akin to black jade, with a narrow, inverted triangular blade that gradually expands in width from the hilt.

The blade isn't sharpened, as it lacks edges on either side.

Ancient, unfamiliar runes are engraved upon the blade.

Compared to ordinary swords of the same size and shape, this blade is more than ten times heavier.

Yang Xiao gazed at the strange sword before him, feeling the continuous chill and pressure emanating from the blade, his heart was filled with great shock. He couldn't help but silently chant:

"Godslayer Sword... I finally possess the legendary Godslayer Sword..."

The third elder of the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon family looked at Yang Xiao and said:

"Young friend, the power of this sword is unparalleled, containing immense energy. It was crafted with great effort by the first Artifact Refining Master of the Hengguang Empire.

When forging the three Divine Artifacts, the aim was to defeat the Hengguang Emperor. Additionally, to prevent any accidents, they set up a taboo, which is that only humans with Genetic Evolution can wield these three Divine Artifacts, while us Demon Beasts...ahem, us Demon Beasts cannot use these three Divine Artifacts."

"Ah!"

Yang Xiao glanced at the three elders. In fact, he had already known this layer of secret. Ultimately, there is a fundamental conflict of interests between humans and demon beasts; this world can only have one ruler — either humans or demon beasts. Therefore, when humans create divine artifacts, they add certain taboos to prevent demon beasts from using these artifacts against humans.

Yang Xiao suddenly thought of something and asked:

"Back when the Hengguang Empire had an internal strife, Hengguang Emperor was killed by his subordinates. But how come the Godslayer Sword ended up being sealed within the palace?"

The third Mystic Ice Winged Dragon said:

"It is said that during the chaos of the Hengguang Empire, the Hengguang Emperor and his opposing subordinates were at a stalemate. The opposition, using the added power of three divine artifacts — the Godslayer Sword, Wind-controlling Boots, and Golden Armor War God — managed to defeat the once arrogant Hengguang Emperor, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides, indeed a case of mutual retreat.

At the critical moment, demon beasts from the Ancient Continent, led by our Mystic Ice Winged Dragon Family, launched a counterattack against humans, ending human dominance over the Ancient Continent. Except for those slain, the remaining humans fled from the Ancient Continent.

To prevent us demon beasts from further pursuing them, humans activated a pre-set defense barrier, separating the Ancient Continent from Dwarf Star.

The demon beasts of the Ancient Continent did not want to exterminate the humans of Dwarf Star; as long as humans no longer disturbed us, we were happy to enjoy the Ancient Continent alone, leisurely and freely.

Our ancestors captured several heavily injured experts from the Hengguang Empire. As a condition for compromise and negotiation, they sealed the Godslayer Sword, Wind-controlling Boots, and Golden Armor War God in the Ancient Continent, in exchange for not pursuing the remaining humans further, allowing them to retreat safely beyond the barrier."

Speaking of this, the third dragon sighed and said:

"Of the three divine artifacts, only the Godslayer Sword was sealed within this palace, personally guarded by our Mystic Ice Winged Dragon Family for generations, while the other two were scattered across the Ancient Continent, their whereabouts unknown for thousands of years.

It's just unexpected that you happened to be lucky enough to obtain the other two divine artifacts. Truly unbelievable."

Speaking of this, the third dragon's heart grew complex, looking at Yang Xiao with a somewhat peculiar gaze.

Yang Xiao had long researched this part of Hengguang Empire's history; today, hearing personally from the Mystic Ice Winged Dragon, he could not help but recall the cruel battle and disaster faced by humans thousands of years ago, feeling both shocked and saddened.

"Senior, your decision to let the Wind-controlling Boots and Golden Armor War God wander across the Ancient Continent was probably intentionally arranged by your ancestors. The purpose was so these three divine artifacts would not appear together, reducing the threat, right?"

"Hahaha..."

The first Mystic Ice Winged Dragon laughed heartily, pointing at Yang Xiao, and said:

"Good kid, you are indeed smart. Correct, our ancestors intentionally let the other two divine artifacts roam across the Ancient Continent, also separating the keys to unlock the seals from the seals themselves, further increasing the difficulty for later generations to find them.

Over the years, humans never gave up on searching for these three divine artifacts, but without exception, they all returned empty-handed."

"Then why not just destroy the three divine artifacts outright? Wouldn't that be simpler?"

"We don't know what intentions the ancestors had either. One theory is that during the initial artifact refining, protective runes against destruction were set, making it impossible to destroy them even with Saint Level Supreme cultivation unless reaching the realm of the divine."

"Realm of the divine?"

Yang Xiao was taken aback. Could someone in this world truly evolve to the realm of the divine?

What is the realm of the divine like?

Could one achieve immortality or casually devour stars in conversation?

The first Mystic Ice Winged Dragon glanced at Yang Xiao, choosing not to delve into Yang Xiao's questions, or perhaps he too didn't know what the realm of the divine was like, as he himself had never seen a transcendent expert of that level.

"Another theory is that our ancestors also cherished these divine artifacts, reluctant to destroy them, leaving them in the world for those fated to acquire them.

The third theory is that the artifact refining master was unwilling to see the divine artifacts painstakingly forged with their life's work destroyed, pleaded with our ancestors, and finally sealed and stored them separately as a way to preserve the three artifacts...

Alas, who knows what truth lies behind it? Anyway, these three divine artifacts have been passed down like this, while our Mystic Ice Winged Dragon descendants have been tasked with guarding this Godslayer Sword.

Now it's perfect; you've acquired the Godslayer Sword, releasing us from our duty, haha..."

"Young brother, it's always said that gathering the three divine artifacts together endows them with additional empowering strength. I..."

The third dragon looked at Yang Xiao but hesitated.

Beside him, the second dragon laughed:

"Third brother, do you want to test the power of this Godslayer Sword?"

The third Mystic Ice Winged Dragon laughed heartily,

"Second brother, you know me well."

After speaking, he looked at Yang Xiao,

"Young brother, when you fought me earlier, your combat power had not reached the realm of a Saint Level Supreme. Now that you have the Godslayer Sword and three divine artifacts, would you like to spar with me again?"

"Hmm?"

Yang Xiao was stunned, looking at the third Mystic Ice Winged Dragon, seeing his eager expression. Internally, he found it amusing; this third Mystic Ice Winged Dragon is quite the combative old fellow, despite his age, still eager for a challenge?