Chapter 2458: Not Worthy of Possessing
Just when Chen Ping and Master Tie Hammer were both anxious and at a loss, the water in the pond suddenly surged with giant bubbles. Then, a white-haired old man slowly rose from the water!
The elder's body was ethereal and translucent, hovering above the water. It was clearly a spirit form, lacking a physical body!
The Hammer Master, upon seeing this old man, instantly became extremely respectful. He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Disciple Tiehu of the Refining Sect, pays respects to Elder Jian..."
Jian Lao then coldly glanced at Tie Hui Master and said: "Over ten years, I thought that all the people from the Refining Sect were already extinct. Yet, I didn't expect there to be disciples of the Refining Sect who still remembered this washing sword pool."
"Master Jian helped our Refining Sect forge countless divine swords. Our Refining Sect could never forget Master Jian. Just now, a friend of mine wanted to use the Washing Sword Pool to repair their treasured sword, but it sank to the bottom of the pool. I hope Master Jian can return the sword..."

"That just-now dragon-slaying sword? That was one of the most beloved swords I've ever forged, yet now look at it."
Jian Lao said with a very displeased expression!
"Master Jian, the Zhulong Sword has been lost in the mortal realm for many years because its sword spirit was damaged. I only recently obtained it. Now, because the Zhulong Sword can hardly withstand my power, it's broken."
"Please, Master Jian, help me repair the Dragon Slaying Sword. I believe that in my hands, the Dragon Slaying Sword can surely unleash its full power..."
Chen Ping pleaded with Jian Lao!
Jian Lao glanced at Chen Ping, his eyes filled with disdain. "With your strength, the Zhanlong Sword could never withstand such damage. I see it's because you don't care for it that such a divine sword has fallen to this state."
"Now that the Dragon Slaying Sword is back in my hands, I won't give it up again. I will reforge it, tempering the Dragon Slaying Sword into an even more advanced blade."
Jian Lao said coldly!
"Master Jian, that Zhānlóng Sword has become one with Chen Ping, and its sword spirit has recognized him as its master. I hope Master Jian can return the Zhānlóng Sword to him."

The Hammer Master hastily begged for mercy!
"The sword and the wielder become one, the sword spirit acknowledges its master. That's because the Azure Dragon Sword's sword spirit was damaged and vulnerable when this boy found it. Otherwise, how could it possibly acknowledge him as its master?"
"This Dragon Slayer Sword is like my child, and I won't allow my child to marry someone who is utterly incapable. Looking at this fellow's aura, he's only at the Nascent Soul realm. He doesn't deserve to possess the Dragon Slayer Sword!"

Seeing this, Chen Ping's brow furrowed. Immediately, the power of the Azure Dragon condensed on his right fist.
"Holy Light Fist..."
Chen Ping threw a punch towards Xijian Tan, a massive golden fist engulfing the entire Xijian Tan!
Since this sword refuses to hand over the Dragon Slayer Sword, Chen Ping can only take matters into his own hands. The Dragon Slayer Sword is already a part of his body, and no one can take it away!
"Chen Ping, stop............"
The master of the Iron Hammer saw Chen Ping actually attack Sword Elder and hurriedly shouted!
But Chen Ping's punch landed heavily on the surface of the water in Xijian Lake. The tremendous force sent a huge wave of water surging into the sky!
The seemingly fading Jian Lao's body suddenly became solid again!
"How dare you lay a hand on me..."
Jian Lao's face turned cold, his sleeves flicked, and countless sword qi shot out, instantly piercing Chen Ping's golden fist!
The Refining Sect was destroyed over ten years ago, and no one dared to touch my Washing Sword Pool easily. Yet, you, a mere kid, dare to attack me...
Old Jian's face was filled with anger, and his sharp sword energy swept across the sky towards Chen Ping!
Chen Ping's punch was shattered by the sword qi, and accompanied by a rain-like barrage of sword qi encircling Chen Ping. Hu Mazizi and Master Tie Hammer beside Chen Ping were all so frightened that their faces turned pale!

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