Chapter 5445 Refusing the Boundary Lord

广场两边矗立着一根根剑柱，尽头是一座宏伟而大气的宫殿，殿门刻画着一道道剑纹，闪烁着锋芒。
进入此处，灰袍裁判仿佛变了一个模样，脸色看不见一点酒醉的样子，一脸恭敬的拱手道：“界主，属下将天剑神祖带来了。”
In an instant, the tightly closed palace doors opened, and a sharp voice sounded, "Let him in."
The referee in the gray robe immediately said to Lin Chen, "Young friend, go ahead."
Lin Chen nodded and stepped towards the palace. He soon entered inside and suddenly found himself in the midst of a forest of swords.
Looking around, there are densely floating divine swords in the world, some shimmering with golden light, some blazing with fierce fire, and some intertwined with thunder and lightning, emitting a powerful aura.
@Each divine sword here is an extremely powerful divine weapon, with more than fifty of them just being top-notch divine weapons, which greatly broadens Lin Chen's horizon.
不过他表面一脸平静，目光看见剑林的尽头，那里云海翻滚，盘坐着一名长有一张国字脸的中年人。
他身材雄壮，披着一头灰白相间的茂密头发，浓眉大眼，皮肤呈小麦色，穿着一件粗大的麻衣。
林辰心中惊讶，这位武剑界主可是半步圣神境界的剑道强者，何以身上看不出一点剑修的特质？
这一切只有一个理由能够解释，他对剑道的领悟，已经达到了一个极高的境界。
究竟有多高，林辰并不知道，但心知绝对比自己高，因为看着对方越久，心中的压力越是强烈。
当即，林辰收回目光，拱手道：“见过前辈。”
“天剑神祖，你知道吗？本座坐镇第七重天至今，你是第一个获得至强者称号的天才。”武剑界主微微颔首道。

"This is the badge of the Strongest, take it."
the Lord of the Wujian Realm said, as a badge flew towards Lin Chen.
Lin Chen caught it with both hands and said, "Thank you, senior."
"This is what you deserve."
武剑界主远远看着林辰，接着又说道：“本座知道你无意投靠任何一位界主，那么可愿拜本座为师？”
林辰闻言一怔，心中掀起了波澜，没想到对方没有招揽自己的意思，却想收自己为徒。
However, strictly speaking, isn't this a form of recruitment?
Lin Chen had to admit that this method of recruitment was quite tempting.
对方是半步圣神境界的剑道强者，对剑道的领悟，那是高于自己的，若是拜对方为师，能够少走许多弯路。
You should know that the path of swordsmanship training is extremely difficult, especially when exploring it alone. It is challenging to practice, particularly the cultivation of the Origin Sword Path, which is even more difficult.
Lin Chen was able to grasp the first stage of the Origin Sword Path so quickly thanks to the guidance of the Nine Lives Sword Ancestor. Translation:
And the current martial sword realm lord undoubtedly surpasses the Nine Lives Sword Ancestor. The key is that he is the lord of a realm, with control over vast resources. If I become his disciple, there will be many benefits.
However, there are also downsides. First, I would be bound by someone else's rules. Second, I would inevitably be involved in conflicts with the Witch Demon Realm lord, attracting numerous troubles. Translation:
This is what Lin Chen doesn't want to see. At least before having absolute strength, he doesn't want to provoke stronger enemies anymore. Currently, the trouble of dealing with the Divine-devouring Clan, the Mo Family, and the Murky Specter God is already enough.
After careful consideration, Lin Chen clasped his hands and said, "Senior, it is an honor for me to receive your attention, but I already have a master and cannot change my sect. I beg for your understanding."
"Oh, you already have a master?"
武剑剑界似乎相信了，道：“你如此忠义，本座就不强人所难了，去吧。”
"I take my leave."
林辰躬身一拜，旋即转身离去，在走出剑林，迈出宫殿大门的那一刻，心里长松了一口气。
那位武剑界主智慧高觉，眼力毒辣，看破了自己的借口，却没有点破，着实有些可怕。
好在对方放弃了，但林辰也知道彻底将对方给得罪了，不过没有关系，只要踏入半步圣神之境，自己就不惧任何人。
看见灰袍裁判在外面等待，林辰走了过去，拱手道了一声前辈。
The gray-robed referee smiled and said, "It seems that the Lord of the Realm was unable to persuade the young friend, huh."
Seeing Lin Chen about to speak, he raised his hand to interrupt: "No need to say more, young friend. However, this referee wants to remind you that if you go to the Ninth Heaven in the future and still want to act selfishly, it won't be so easy."
林辰诚恳的道：“晚辈如今才刚刚迈入八道神祖境界，想突破九道神祖境界，恐怕不知何年何月去了。”
灰袍裁判笑道：“小友太谦虚了，你从三道神祖境界修炼至今，可仅仅用了不到两百年工夫啊。”
末了，他又满含深意的补充了一句：“小友如此高的天赋，可谓是恒古未见，不知多少人注意到小友你了。”
Lin Chen was not surprised by this and politely replied, "Thank you for your reminder."
The referee in the grey robe smiled and said, "Let's go outside."
He then flew up into the sky and headed towards the mountains.
林辰紧随其后，飞出山峰后，灰袍裁判就一边喝着酒，一边飞向杀戮战场。
Watching the figure of the other person getting farther away, Lin Chen couldn't help but smile. This referee is much more lenient compared to the referees from the other major heavens.
With a shift in his gaze, Lin Chen looked towards the direction of the Barbarian Stone Palace and flew back.
Not long after, Lin Chen arrived at the Barbarian Stone Palace. He passed through the hall, ready to find Xiao Huo and the others, but unexpectedly, he was stopped by Tu Lao.
Lin Chen walked up and asked, "Tu Lao, is there something you need?"
Tu Lao looked Lin Chen up and down, stroking his yellow beard, and said, "I wanted to congratulate you on obtaining the title of the strongest, and it seems that you have refused the invitation from the Lord of the Martial Sword Realm, judging by your appearance?"
"Yes," Lin Chen said calmly.
土老苦笑道：“你连武剑界主都拒绝了，那老夫也就没有必要开口了。”
Lin Chen arched his hand and said, "Tu Lao can understand. I thank you, senior."
Tu Lao asked, "When do you plan to go to the Eighth Heavenly Realm?"
Lin Chen replied, "Just these few days."
Tu Lao nodded and said, "Alright, when you're ready to leave, I'll handle the transfer procedures for you. Go ahead."
"I take my leave."
Lin Chen bid farewell with a nod and headed up to the third floor, where he quickly spotted Xiao Huo.
Xiao Huo said cheerfully, "Father, the Heavenly Emperor has arranged a banquet on the top floor. Even though I told him we didn't need it, he insisted on setting up a table. I had no choice but to agree. Let's go quickly."
旁边的木清神女抿嘴笑个不停，林辰见此抬手就给小丫头一个爆栗，道：“我还不知道你吗？”
“哼，就知道打你的宝贝女儿，你的心不会痛吗？”小火捂着小脑袋道。
"Are you still going? If you're going, hurry up."
Lin Chen ignored her and headed to the rooftop. Seeing this, Xiao Hu quickly pulled Mu Qing goddess and followed suit, joining the gathering with Lun Tian Shen Zu and others.
As the evening approached, the celebration finally came to an end.
After resting for one night, Lin Chen went to the Fourth Heaven early the next day to find Tian Le and the others.
"Boss, I knew you would come to see us."
Tianle and several others already know that he defeated the sword demon Hongtian and became the strongest in the seventh heaven, as well as broke through the realm of the Eight Dao God Ancestors.
Now, seeing Lin Chen, Tianle and the others are overjoyed and had a great drink together. Translated content: