Eternal Saber-Chapter 368 - 85: Seizing the Sword (Part 2)

Chen Tang seemed oblivious.

Ever since Tsukiyama Tairou stepped out, his gaze had been fixed on the dark-sheathed weapon at the latter’s waist.

Could this be that Divine Artifact?

At first glance, it appeared quite unremarkable.

Tsukiyama Tairou stepped onto the battlefield, his face expressionless, and said, "I am Tsukiyama Tairou, here to spar with your weapon, please instruct me."

As Chen Tang was about to speak, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

"Wait a moment!"

Everyone turned to look towards the source of the voice.

Shen Che slowly rose to his feet, looking at Chen Tang, he said, "Murong Haitang, you’ve performed outstandingly in this Heavenly Genius Battle, there’s no need to be fixated on taking first place, come back."

These words instantly caused an uproar in the venue.

"What’s the Shen Family up to?"

"I guess they’re scared and want to back out at the last minute."

"Heh, they were so arrogant just now, looking down on all the major martial arts sects of Celestial Cauldron Continent, and now they want to admit defeat and withdraw unscathed, it’s not that easy!"

Some around were puzzled, some skeptical, some mocking.

Chen Tang said, "Rest assured, Commander, there aren’t many matches left, it won’t be too late to talk after they’re done."

He realized that Shen Che was reminding him.

However, he participated in the Heavenly Genius Battle just for the Divine Artifact of Celestial Cauldron Continent.

With the artifact so close at hand, he couldn’t possibly give up.

Shen Che furrowed his brows.

There were some things he couldn’t say outright, let alone expose directly, so he could only communicate in this manner to Chen Tang.

But this young man was not very astute, unaware of the situation, completely missing his hint.

Must he really expose the matter?

"Shen Che, this is a sparring between geniuses, in accordance with the norm, why are you anxious?"

Murakumo Chai Chuan spoke in a placid tone.

Shen Che sneered inwardly.

Even he could see the issue, he didn’t believe Murakumo Chai Chuan, being a Grandmaster, was oblivious to the slight moves made by the Moon Night Race!

"Dear friends, it seems the Military Lord from Chuansi Country is concerned about something and wants Murong Haitang to withdraw from the Heavenly Genius Battle."

The Vice Master of Ceremonies watched the spectacle with delight, adding fuel to the fire.

Shen Che’s face turned stern as he raised his voice, "You can fight, but the weapons must first be checked!"

"Check the weapons?"

The Master of Ceremonies chuckled and said, "What do you mean by this, Commander Shen? Our venue’s weapons have no tampering whatsoever, what do you intend to check?"

Shen Che said solemnly, "If one side uses ordinary weapons while the other uses a Divine Artifact, how can fairness be ensured!"

His statement was like a stone dropping into a thousand waves, causing a commotion!

"What does Commander Shen mean?"

"Is he saying Tsukiyama Tairou is using a Divine Artifact? The Moonlit Sword?"

"Is that dark-sheathed weapon really the Moonlit Sword?"

The scene was in an uproar, a chaotic noise.

Most attendees had seen the Clouds Gathering Saber and the Celestial Mirror, but the Moonlit Sword was different from these two artifacts.

The Moonlit Sword was deemed an ominous blade, shrouded in mystery, sealed away by the Moon Night Race long ago, and scarcely seen by anyone.

Could it be that the Moon Night Race brought out this ominous blade just for this battle?

Many directed their gaze at the dark-sheathed weapon at Tsukiyama Tairou’s waist.

The Master of Ceremonies paused for a moment, then chuckled lightly, saying, "Commander Shen, to my knowledge, the Moonlit Sword has no sheath."

"A sheath can be easily found anywhere."

Shen Che said, "As long as Tsukiyama Tairou draws his weapon and infuses it with Inner Qi, the truth will be known!"

The Moonlit Sword has a very distinctive feature.

The blade is dim and dull under normal circumstances, but once enveloped in moonlight, or infused with Inner Qi, the blade becomes almost ethereal, nearly invisible!

The terror of the Moonlit Sword lies precisely there.

This Divine Artifact can unleash the killing power of the Moonlit Ten Forms to the fullest!

An intense Fast Saber is already hard to capture.

Coupled with an invisible blade, how could one possibly defend against it?

Shen Che stood to reveal this matter because he didn’t want Chen Tang to die in confusion here!

Military Lord Moon Night Warehouse remained expressionless, never speaking.

Smart people might already perceive that this attitude actually admitted the truth.

The Vice Master of Ceremonies lightly coughed, saying, "There’s really no need to check, even if it’s the Moonlit Sword, it’s still the weapon of the Moon Night Race."

"It is necessary."

Amaterasu Chizuru shook her head and said, "Whether this battle should continue is another matter, but verifying this is required and should be communicated beforehand. Otherwise, it’s too unfair to the other party."

"Then let’s see."

"If it’s truly the Moonlit Sword, we can have a look today."

Most spectators were curious to see what the Moonlit Sword really looked like.

The situation was unavoidable, no escape possible.

Tsukiyama Tairou coldly said, "That’s right, what I hold in my hand is the Divine Artifact inherited from the Moon God, the Moonlit Sword! Murong Haitang, if you are afraid, you may choose not to fight."

"But this concerns the honor of my Moonlit Night Race, I will not back down!"

The Master of Ceremonies shook his head, sighing in his heart.

To force the Moonlit Night Race to this extent, even bringing out the inherited Divine Artifact, is indeed a rare sight not seen for many years.

Chen Tang clasped his hands and said, "I have long heard of the renowned Divine Artifact of the Moonlit Night Race. It is such an honor to have the opportunity to face it today."

At these words, everyone present was stunned.

Everyone originally thought this battle would not continue.

No one expected that this person, knowing Tsukiyama Tairou was holding a Divine Artifact, still wanted to fight him, truly reckless and excessively bold!

Shen Che suppressed his anger, resisting the impulse to rush on stage and drag Chen Tang back, and said in a deep voice, "Murong Haitang, have you thought this through? If you concede now, no one will laugh at you!"

He thought Chen Tang was just up there, stubbornly saving face.

Tsukiyama Tairou was momentarily stunned by Chen Tang’s sincere expression and asked, "You still dare to fight me?"

"Please enlighten me."

Chen Tang smiled slightly.

In the crowd, Ye Yushi seemed to realize something, his eyes flickering.

Is Chen Tang acting so differently just for this Divine Artifact?

But under the watchful eyes of the crowd, could he really claim the Moonlit Sword as his own?

"Hehe."

Murakumo Kyo chuckled softly, "Shen Che, young people have a competitive spirit. Why do you need to stop them?"

"Hmph!"

Shen Che snorted lightly, sat back down, shaking his head secretly, "I have done all I can, you must seek your own fortune."

"Alright!"

The Vice Master of Ceremonies, fearing Chen Tang would change his mind, eagerly said, "Since neither side has any objections, let’s begin now!"

The Master of Ceremonies kindly reminded, "Murong Haitang, do you need to change your weapon?"

In the previous battle, the blade of Chen Tang’s Yanling Saber had several nicks, making it no longer sharp.

"No need."

Chen Tang waved his hand.

The Master of Ceremonies frowned.

Is he really going to oppose the Divine Artifact Moonlit Sword with a damaged longsword?

"Then both parties, get ready... begin!"

With the command from the Master of Ceremonies, the atmosphere on the battlefield suddenly changed!

Tsukiyama Tairou instantaneously entered the state, staring unblinkingly at Chen Tang in front, stepping quickly forward, inner qi surging into the Moonlit Sword at his waist.

As he approached, Tsukiyama Tairou just lightly raised his hand.

Most people couldn’t see what had happened.

Only top experts saw clearly, Tsukiyama Tairou had already made his move!

Fast, too fast!

With fourth-grade cultivation, Tsukiyama Tairou’s realm was a notch above.

In addition, his understanding of the Moonlit Ten Forms was deeper.

The same Moonlit Night Slash, in Tsukiyama Tairou’s hands, clearly reached another level!

Coupled with the traits of the Moonlit Sword, with an invisible blade, unseen by the naked eye, the power was unimaginable!

Even Murakumo Kyo and Amaterasu Chizuru, who were standing aside, were astonished and amazed at this sword.

No one expected Tsukiyama Tairou’s prowess with the Moonlit Ten Forms had reached such a level.

Clang!

A clear sound suddenly echoed, as if thunder clapped in everyone’s ears!

This sword was still blocked by Chen Tang’s reverse saber!

But, that was all!

The clash paused in mid-air, and the damaged longsword in Chen Tang’s hand broke with a sound!

But it was Tsukiyama Tairou who was shocked and appalled!

A force surged from the opponent’s blade like a crashing tidal wave.

He almost couldn’t hold onto the sword hilt as the Moonlit Sword flew from his hand.

The shock to Tsukiyama Tairou didn’t stop there.

The Moonlit Sword seemed to strike a tsunami, meeting great resistance, causing ripples like water waves around the blade!

Although the blade was invisible, under the ripple effect, the sword’s shape faintly emerged!

At the moment of the clash, there was a brief pause.

In that instant, Tsukiyama Tairou’s view blurred, and a figure moved, with a fierce wind rushing at him.

"Hand it over!"

Hearing a soft shout near his ear, Tsukiyama Tairou had not yet withdrawn his sword when he felt a sharp pain in his wrist.

By the time he reacted, Chen Tang had already retreated to a distance, fiddling with a dim, featureless longsword in his hand.

His own hand was already empty.

What Chen Tang held was indeed the Divine Artifact of the Moonlit Night Race, the Moonlit Sword!