The sea of clouds atop Yellow Mountain is a wonder of the world. By midday, as the sunlight grew ever fiercer, not only did the sea of clouds not diminish, it actually became denser. An expanse of clouds churned in the air with the surging power of a mighty ocean.

By this time, Tiandu Peak was already crowded with onlookers. Everyone was gazing down the mountain path, "It's already noon, why hasn't Young Master Tao arrived yet?"

A buzz of discussion arose among the crowd, "Could it be a deliberate release of false information to deceive us?"

"He wouldn't dare! That Tao Jun is nothing but a spoiled brat from a wealthy landowner's family in Nanchang City. To play with so many heroes of Martial Arts would be to court death!"

Just as the discussions were heating up, suddenly a Jianghu man with a sallow face made his way to the highest point, lifted his hat, and peeled off the glue from his face, revealing a young and handsome visage.

"Everyone! Stop searching—Tao Jun is here!"

It turned out that Tao Jun, fearful that martial artists might rob him of his treasure sword on the road, had disguised himself and quietly climbed the mountain amid the throng of Jianghu heroes.

He had disguised himself as a windswept man in his fifties, a treasure sword slung on his back. Such a disguise was all too common for an occasion like this and would draw no attention amidst the crowd.

The crowd suddenly understood and gathered around him, "Where's the Immortal Slaying Sword?"

Nobody cared who Young Master Tao was; their only concern was whether the Immortal Slaying Sword was real or fake.

Tao Jun drew the treasure sword from behind his back. The Immortal Slaying Sword originally came without a sword scabbard; he had crafted one from wood sheathed in iron and had also disguised the hilt. Now, he removed the disguise, holding the unsheathed sword in his hand.

Someone on the spot confirmed, "No mistake, that's what the Immortal Slaying Sword looks like."

A swordsman stepped forward, drawing a treasure saber that shimmered with cold light, and performed a couple of maneuvers: "This Golden Back Iron Breaking Saber is also a divine weapon. It can cut through gold and jade and slice iron as if it were mud!"

He took out three Dragon Coins, stacked them on a rock, mustered his inner strength, and with a loud shout, swung his saber.

With a crisp sound, the three Dragon Coins were neatly halved into six semicircles.

These Dragon Coins were refined by Shi Feiyang in the furnace on Outer Heaven Divine Mountain and, strictly speaking, were Magical Treasures with the effects of calming the spirit and warding off evil spirits. Filled with spiritual energy and protected by Golden Talismans, they were harder than steel, yet this swordsman had sliced through them. This indicated that the man's effort was indeed considerable and that the Golden Back Iron Breaking Saber was truly a treasure weapon.

The swordsman then said to Tao Jun, "Clash your sword against my saber. If you can break my saber, then it's the true Immortal Slaying Sword!"

The crowd nodded in admiration. The sword's appearance that Tao Jun presented indeed matched the few Immortal Slaying Swords that had appeared in the past. However, it was also possible that it was a high-quality fake meant to deceive, and if he could break the Golden Back Iron Breaking Saber, then it would certainly be genuine. Even if it were not, it would still be a divine weapon, and the trip would not have been in vain.

Someone recognized the swordsman's identity and cheered loudly, "Hero Xiao is truly righteous! He is risking his famed Treasure Saber to test the sword for us!"

Hero Xiao turned to the crowd, saluted with his fists, and swung his saber into position. The cold gleam of his blade sent shivers down the spines of those nearby. "Stand back, everyone. Let me test the sword!"

The crowd cleared a circle, and Hero Xiao set his gaze on Tao Jun.

"Thank you, Hero Xiao!" Tao Jun replied, gripping the sword with both hands, took a deep breath, and with all his might, swept the sword towards the Golden Back Iron Breaking Saber.

At the moment the sword clashed with the saber, Hero Xiao suddenly stepped forward onto the platform where Tao Jun stood, his left hand blocking the sword with his saber, while his right hand, curved like a hook, reached for Tao Jun's neck.

The crowd was stunned by this turn of events but quickly realized that the old man, Xiao, was attempting to seize the sword!

As it happened, Hero Xiao regarded his own Golden Back Iron Breaking Saber as a treasure, and Tao Jun was nothing more than a pampered young master, taught martial arts at home through purchased tutelage. Hero Xiao thought by channeling his inner strength into the saber, he could withstand even the sharpness of the Immortal Slaying Sword, seize the opportunity to capture the youth, and snatch away the sword. Then, with a saber in one hand and a sword in the other, and wielding both divine weapons, he could fight his way down the mountain, unstoppable by anyone with superior martial arts.

As soon as the crowd realized his intentions, he had already stepped onto the rock; it was too late to intervene, leaving only a cacophony of angry shouts.

However, they had underestimated the sharpness of the Immortal Slaying Sword. Tao Jun swept the sword with both hands, and as Hero Xiao took a step up, the sword swept through both man and saber, slicing them into four pieces!

With a thud and a clang, both the man and the saber hit the ground.

Tiandu Peak fell silent, everyone shocked by the sharpness of the Immortal Slaying Sword.

After a few moments, cheers erupted, "It's indeed the Immortal Slaying Sword! A divine weapon! Hero Xiao tested the sword with his body, truly a heart of chivalry!"

Just then, another person approached, causing Tao Jun to flinch. He quickly positioned the sword horizontally and loudly called a halt, "Hold on! Since childhood, I have had a great passion for martial arts and hired numerous tutors. However, due to my limited talents, even after many years of dedicated practice, my martial arts remain mediocre. For this reason, despite obtaining this Immortal Slaying Sword, I dare not keep it for myself.

Today, I invited everyone here to participate in the Yellow Mountain sword contest, to duel and select the most skilled martial artist. I will offer this sword to the victor and ask to become a disciple. Please do not approach me any further. Let us duel on that platform, through literary or martial challenges. As long as a clear winner emerges—someone who convinces everyone—I ask that you do not come near me. Any misunderstanding could trigger chaotic battles, and we wouldn't want that."

Convinced by his reasoning, the crowd stepped back, making space on the platform to begin the sword contest.

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