Chapter 1309: The Divine Sword

Yi Feng was quite upset after being made the scapegoat by the old man, but the others grew more and more excited as they listened.

In this pitch-dark Demon Prison, they had finally found a chance to escape. The crowd could no longer contain their excitement, and before Yi Feng could speak, they all turned their expectant gazes toward Elder Guo.

Elder Guo, too, was filled with hope, his face showing an approving expression as if he had found a promising disciple.

"This young friend's aura is so restrained that even I cannot discern its depth. I presume the rest of you feel the same?"

Several old women nodded repeatedly, chiming in agreement.

"Indeed, it is so."

"Little friend Yi's aura is unfathomable. I am truly humbled."

"Elder Guo, are you suggesting...?"

The Tree Venerable seemed to have thought of something, his eyes widening with shock.

Elder Guo nodded slowly, stroking his beard and narrowing his eyes.

"Hmm."

"This young friend's aura is extraordinary. To be able to conceal it from our detection, he must be of no ordinary origin. He undoubtedly comes from a super ancient clan on one of the sub-stars."

"Although I do not know why this young friend was also imprisoned in this realm, given his background, his foundation must be as solid as a rock. His cultivation base has surely been tempered through countless trials, without a single flaw!"

The praise grew more and more astonishing, and the other old men also widened their eyes in amazement.

All eyes once again focused on Yi Feng, now with a look of realization, as if they had all grasped the key point. Their breathing grew heavier with excitement!

Elder Guo's expression became even more serious, his eyes filled with expectation.

"This young friend's foundation and background are impeccable. He has not been in this Demon Prison for long and has not yet been worn down by the passage of time. His Dao heart and sharpness remain intact. His eyes are filled with fighting spirit, and he himself is like a peerless divine weapon!"

"Without a doubt, he is the best successor for the 'Divine Sword'!"

Hearing this, the old men were all shocked, their eyes flickering with astonishment.

"Indeed!"

"The Divine Sword!"

"Little friend Yi is truly a gift from the heavens, our hope!"

Even though they had anticipated this, hearing Elder Guo say it himself made them even more ecstatic. Their faces flushed with excitement, and their eyes shone with envy.

However, under the gaze of the crowd, Yi Feng was even more confused.

He wasn't some young maiden, yet suddenly a group of old men was looking at him with such fervor, their words growing more and more impassioned. He felt a chill run down his spine, and as he listened to their excited exclamations, he was utterly baffled.

He stood there dumbfounded for a few moments, his face full of confusion.

"What are you all talking about? What is this Divine Sword?"

The Tree Venerable and the others snapped out of their reverie and began to explain excitedly.

"Little friend Yi, this is your destiny, and our good fortune!"

"You may not know this, but the Divine Sword is Elder Guo's supreme sword technique. This sword art is unparalleled in the world. If you can master it, it will shake the heavens and earth, and move even ghosts and gods to tears!"

"If you can learn the Divine Sword, you can break open the Demon Prison and help us escape. Your future achievements will be limitless!"

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After this passionate explanation, the old men's faces were flushed with excitement.

Yi Feng finally understood the gist of it.

So, these old men wanted to teach him this so-called Divine Sword, hoping to use it to break open the Demon Prison. No wonder he had become their hope.

He hadn't even started provoking them to seek death, and yet they had already set their sights on him.

What the hell is this...

He nodded awkwardly, feeling utterly speechless.

"Uh, this..."

Feeling Elder Guo's approving gaze, he grew even more embarrassed and helpless.

Although this old man seemed quite prestigious, apparently a top figure in the Demon Prison, his weathered face still exuded an extraordinary aura, as if he truly had something to offer. But there was no way Yi Feng could accept this responsibility!

What if...

If he really broke open the Demon Prison, wouldn't that release all the demons and monsters he hadn't even seen yet?

And then, who would he fight?

Besides, if this sword technique was really so invincible, how could they have been imprisoned here?

They were probably just boasting.

The more he thought about it, the less reliable it seemed. Yi Feng had no choice but to speak up.

"You've misunderstood. I'm not from some great family. I'm just an ordinary cultivator from a mortal star, completely unremarkable. There's no way I could be as amazing as you think."

"This Divine Sword... I probably can't learn it. You should find someone else. Elder Guo knows the Divine Sword, so why not just use it to break open the Demon Prison yourself? Why bother passing it on to me?"

As the saying goes, one should not accept rewards without merit.

No matter the reason, being taught a sword technique out of the blue made Yi Feng feel uneasy. Even if it meant disappointing these old men, he had to be honest.

Besides, if he learned their sword technique, he would inevitably form a deeper bond with them. How could he then provoke them to seek death?

No matter what, Yi Feng could only decline.

As his words fell, the smiles on everyone's faces froze, and they exchanged puzzled glances.

"Not from a great family?"

"A mortal star cultivator?"

"How is that possible..."

Even the inscrutable Elder Guo's eyes darkened.

The previously excited atmosphere suddenly turned silent, and the mood became awkward. The group quietly exchanged glances, then looked back at Yi Feng, their expressions complex.

The glimmer of hope that had just begun to form in their eyes dimmed.

However, these old men were no ordinary folk. Even though the blow was significant, it wouldn't crush their spirits. They quickly regrouped and began discussing again.

"Did we misjudge him? That shouldn't be the case."

"Indeed, little friend Yi's aura is unfathomable. He cannot be an ordinary junior!"

"Regardless of his origins, his extraordinary foundation is a fact!"

"Well said. Heroes are not defined by their origins. Little friend Yi is undoubtedly the best successor for the Divine Sword!"

After just a few moments of discussion, the old women's eyes regained their determination.

They all turned their gazes to Elder Guo, waiting for his final decision.

Elder Guo, too, wore a resolute expression and tightened his grip on his cane.

"You all speak wisely."

"Regardless of his origins, little friend Yi is the best candidate for the Divine Sword. In this Demon Prison, no one else can compare. Over the past tens of thousands of years, my vitality has been continuously declining. I no longer have the strength to break open the Demon Prison. We cannot wait any longer. Passing the Divine Sword to this young friend is our last hope!"

"Whether we succeed or fail, we must take this chance!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere became solemn.

All eyes turned to Yi Feng, filled with anticipation.

At the front of the crowd, Elder Guo took a step forward, gripping his cane tightly. His entire body radiated an overwhelming aura, his hair and beard billowing as if he had returned to the peak of his power.

"Young friend, I wish to take you as my disciple. Will you accept?"

"If you become my disciple, I will impart the Divine Sword to you without reservation. If you can break open the Demon Prison in the future, I will grant you another great opportunity, helping you make a name for yourself across the starry seas!"

His deep voice resonated through the hall, and the old men's smiles returned, their eyes filled with the expectation of a great event about to unfold, along with a hint of hidden envy.

This young friend is truly fortunate.

To have fallen into misfortune and been trapped in the Demon Prison, yet to have the chance to learn the Divine Sword—this is truly a blessing in disguise. It's enough to make others envious. With such an opportunity, it won't be long before his name shakes the entire starry realm.