Chapter 1090: A Single Sword Moves the World

In the Central Plains!
If slaying dragons and wielding the Heaven-Sword were legends,
then the Celestial Crystal Sword was a myth beyond legends.
……
The Celestial Crystal Sword first revealed its power at the Punishment Peak of Shaolin on Songshan Mountain!
To parry the tenth move of the mad monk, who had reached the realm of Unity with Heaven, Kai Xin resolutely shattered the sword scabbard that housed the Celestial Crystal Sword. The sword energy, long suppressed, was unleashed abruptly, completely destroying the mad monk’s full-power attack. Even the mad monk was moved and had to keep his promise, handing over Shaolin’s most precious treasure, the “Meridians Transformation Scripture,” to a disciple from outside Shaolin.
At the Punishment Peak, Kai Xin understood the true power of the Celestial Crystal Sword’s energy—and its boundless might. The sword spirit within it, even when released for just a moment, displayed an almost world-destroying force, truly terrifying.
At that time, Kai Xin also faintly realized that if he could control this sudden burst of power at will, there would be no one in the world who could match him!
Of course!
All of this was just delusion!
In “The Legend of the Emperor,” the curse brought by the Celestial Crystal Sword was beyond what ordinary people could bear. The sword was filled with violent sword energy and malevolent aura; no one could wield it or possess it for long. Even the mad monk had lamented that this ancient divine sword was no longer pure, having split into two completely different sword spirits—one pure and gentle, the other violent and dangerous. The former harmed others, while the latter harmed both others and oneself, making it impossible to control.
However, the Celestial Crystal Sword, nurtured in the Heavenly Pool, could temporarily suppress its violent side, allowing brief use.
But here, Kai Xin’s strength had already surpassed countless players, even the peak-tier Mythical Realm villain, the Evil King, could not suppress him. So, on the day of the Century Wedding, Kai Xin handed the nurtured Celestial Crystal Sword to his most trusted person—Xiao Yuyan, now the wife of the Mu family head!
……
In a critical moment, Xiao Yuyan finally thought of the Celestial Crystal Sword!
This trump card, which she had always reserved for the most desperate situations, was finally used the moment Shi Feixuan was about to fall into the Evil King’s hands!
The Celestial Crystal Sword shone brilliantly!
Its immense sword energy formed a beam of light that stirred the winds, clouds, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth!
Boom!!
The Evil King’s movements were frozen, and then his body was flung far away.
In the blink of an eye, his body in the air was enveloped by a powerful pressure, followed by countless sharp sword energies piercing through him from within.

Although the blazing flames largely resisted some of the damage, that penetrating sword intent pierced through the Evil King’s body unimpeded! Pure mental shock! Malice! The malice in the Evil King’s eyes was instantly shattered. Thud! As his body collapsed to the ground, a gush of blood sprayed out, and countless thin cuts appeared all over his body. His clothes were tattered… The Evil King looked as disheveled as possible. Covered in blood, his fierce demeanor and aura were gone; his face was pale, and his gaze was fixed blankly on Xiao Yuyan, who stood with her sword before Shi Feixuan. Unbelievable! The young woman he had always underestimated actually possessed something as extraordinary as the Heavenly Crystal Divine Sword!! Pushing her messy hair behind her shoulder, the Evil King sighed deeply: “The Heavenly Crystal Divine Object was destroyed many years ago. I never thought I, Shi Zhixuan, would be fortunate enough to witness it shine again. Well…” After saying that, he glanced at Kai Xin, who had already reached Xiao Yuyan and Shi Feixuan. Though reluctant, he had no choice but to turn and leave. Although he realized the mysterious woman’s strength was far from enough to control the Heavenly Crystal, the internal injuries caused by forcefully activating the incomplete “Heart of the Dao, Sowing Evil” had left her vulnerable. A single strike from the Heavenly Crystal Sword’s intent worsened her condition, making her a far weaker opponent for Kai Xin. If he stayed, he risked being trapped! Whoosh! With his decision made, the Evil King turned and left. Though his steps were a bit unsteady, he moved quickly, vanishing in just a few moments. … Once the Evil King was gone, Kai Xin quickly supported Xiao Yuyan, who was on the verge of collapsing, asking worriedly, “Are you okay?” She shook her head but couldn’t help groaning as the Heavenly Crystal fell to the ground. Kai Xin swiftly grabbed it in his hand! A fierce sword intent cut and twisted from the point of contact, sending waves of pain from the skin deep into the bones, as if she were under attack simultaneously. As expected! After that single strike, the Heavenly Crystal regained its violent nature, continuing to erode and harm Xiao Yuyan’s body. Not daring to delay, Kai Xin quickly took out a jade box from his Qiankun Bag to suppress the Heavenly Crystal before putting it back inside. After taking some medicinal pills, Xiao Yuyan’s complexion finally regained its rosy hue and she looked better again… With the Evil King gone, the pressure surrounding Shi Feixuan also disappeared. She struggled to get up from the ground, sat cross-legged, and once again wore a thin, snow-white veil over her face. “Thank you, Young Master Kai Xin, for saving me.”

“Miss Shi, you’ve thanked the wrong person. It was this young lady who saved you; I didn’t do anything at all…” Kai Xin knew that NPCs in the martial world wouldn’t care about players’ marital relationships, so he quickly distanced himself from any connection—after all, he didn’t want to claim the reward for saving his wife.
“I will never forget Miss Yu Yan’s life-saving kindness. I’ll repay her gratitude another day.”
“Miss Shi, you’re too kind.”
Although slightly injured, Xiao Yu Yan was still able to speak clearly. She nodded, and soon received a system notification that the task was complete.
At that moment, under the watchful eyes of Kai Xin and Xiao Yu Yan, Shi Fei Xuan took out a white stone tablet from her bosom:
“This is a supreme skill left by the sacred monk of the Great Buddha Temple. There are four in total, and each one should contain part of the monk’s spiritual legacy.”
“…”
“If it weren’t for Miss Yu Yan’s desperate protection, I wouldn’t have been able to safeguard the monk’s legacy; it would surely have been taken by the Evil King…”
Having narrowly escaped death this time, Shi Fei Xuan seemed deeply moved. Calmly, she handed the stone tablet to Xiao Yu Yan: “Now that I’m injured too, it’s not convenient for me to take it back to Ci Hang Jing Zhai… And with nothing else to offer, if Miss Yu Yan won’t reject it, please keep it for me. If you can grasp some of the monk’s spiritual legacy from it, it would be as if you’re blessed by Buddha.”
Xiao Yu Yan’s face was filled with shock and astonishment: “How could I accept this? This is something you risked your life to protect.”
“I’ll definitely be pursued by the demonic sect after being injured this time. It’s not safe to carry it. Rather than let them take it, it’s better to give it to you… Besides, having survived this close to death, I’ve suddenly gained some enlightenment. I don’t plan to return to Ci Hang Jing Zhai right away. Instead, I intend to find a quiet place to try to advance to the next level of Sword Heart Clarity…”
Sure enough!
Although Kai Xin managed to maintain a calm appearance, his heart was tumultuous. In the end, Shi Fei Xuan indeed gave the stone tablet to Yu Yan as a task reward.
That meant Kai Xin and Xiao Yu Yan each got one of the four stone tablets…
“Great!”
Kai Xin silently sent a message to congratulate her.
Xiao Yu Yan also calmed down and accepted the stone tablet.
Ever since Kai Xin explained the power of the monk’s spiritual legacy, “Wind Filling the Sky,” she had been very curious. Now that she had it in her hands, she naturally cherished it dearly.
“Now you have two ultimate skills. Even if you stay here for a shorter time, no one will be able to surpass you within three years.”
Hearing Xiao Yu Yan’s words, Kai Xin was momentarily stunned before smiling:
“No.”
“It’s not me who will learn it—it’s you.”
“I don’t want to.”

“I’ve read the inscription on this stone tablet. The system settings remain unchanged. For the first stone tablet, what I obtained is still ‘Wind Filling the Sky’. With this move, it’s no problem to dominate within three or even five years. As for you, you need to continue holding the Sky Crystal to help me oversee the Mu Family… You’ll have to master this ultimate technique. I’ll tell you how. In the future, I need the Central Plains to have a master who can rival me, and if that person is you, I’ll be most at ease.”

Kai Xin transmitted his message in a cheerful and sincere tone, “It seems to be working well. The news of you severely wounding the Evil King with one sword will spread quickly. By then, I want you to gradually transform from the wife of the Mu Family head into the greatest female swordsman in the Central Plains…”

Hearing Kai Xin’s words, Xiao Yu Yan was stunned for a while before resisting no longer and nodded, “…I agree! But I also want you to promise me something…”

“Go ahead,” Kai Xin said with a smile.

“Don’t give up on this place easily…” Xiao Yu Yan said very seriously.

Kai Xin couldn’t help but laugh. “Silly girl, do you think I’m planning for the future? I just want to be with you forever, and I also hope the people of the Mu Family can remain strong and unshakable forever… Alright, I promise you.” It wasn’t until he said those last words that Xiao Yu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The scene of the two embracing for no reason was warm and touching…

Masters from the Mu Family, the Heroic Gate, the Wind Strike Tower, and the Wind and Rain Alliance arrived one after another from all directions, stopping at a distance to watch, smiling silently, unwilling to disturb the couple immersed in their tender affection.

However, among the crowd, many were also discussing the strange phenomenon that had just occurred within their own groups!

A beam of light!

An overwhelming sword energy that was impossible to resist.

Even the Evil King was severely wounded by a single sword and forced to flee immediately—this had caused great shock among the crowd.

If it had been Kai Xin who drove back the Evil King, they wouldn’t have been so surprised—after all, Kai Xin had already taken the throne of the greatest master in the world months earlier. His months of intense training, even without emerging, had already sparked many speculations, with many wondering if he was practicing an even more powerful martial art.

But the one who defeated the Evil King was Xiao Yu Yan, a previously unknown woman before the wedding, now the wife of the Mu Family head—a woman who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere and instantly became the focus of the world. She was rumored to be just Kai Xin’s girlfriend in the real world, an ordinary female student from Nanhua University.

Throughout the Central Plains, the concept of the Mu Family’s wife was quite ordinary… just Kai Xin’s girlfriend.

But now!

From this moment on, they believed that everyone in the world would know that the wife of the Mu Family head, “Xiao Yu Yan”, had severely wounded the Evil King Shi Zhi Xuan and driven back a peerless warrior at the peak of the mythic realm!