Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect
Chapter 379 - 238 Outer Heaven Spirit Iron

Chapter 379: Chapter 238 Outer Heaven Spirit Iron

"The Old Manor Master wants to see me?"

Li Qian was a bit surprised.

It seems that him surviving the Ten Thousand Sword Formation had alarmed the strongest figure in the Heavenly Sword Manor.

Perhaps the Old Manor Master wanted to gauge his abilities.

However, now that he had grasped the Sword Dao Rhythm and achieved the Nineteen Steps Returning Void cultivation, he was fearless, so he felt very confident.

"Then please, Daoist Qingping, lead the way."

Li Qian nodded and then spoke.

"Daoist Qian Yuan, please."

Young Master Lin Qingping made a gesture.

After Li Qian and Young Master Lin Qingping left, the four Longevity Realm powerhouses present began to discuss.

"Seventh Great-Uncle, how did Daoist Qian Yuan survive? He was over a month overdue. Inside the Ten Thousand Sword Formation, even those above Twenty Steps Returning Void can’t break the formation and come out; they would eventually be consumed alive."

The speaker was a middle-aged swordsman in a purple robe, carrying a heavy sword.

Normally, the life-bound weapon should be integrated into the body, not carried on the back.

"The old man doesn’t know either. I thought he would certainly die, but unexpectedly, he came out alive with only minor injuries."

The white-haired elder shook his head.

"Perhaps it’s because Daoist Qian Yuan is an Expert in Array."

Elder Bai spoke, "Back at Daoist Qian Yuan’s secluded residence, he had set a terrifying Array. Just approaching it made my heart skip a beat. Now it seems that Daoist Qian Yuan can freely enter and exit the Ten Thousand Sword Great Array because his Array expertise is extremely remarkable."

"It must be due to his Array expertise. The Ten Thousand Sword Great Array in the Ten Thousand Sword Valley, though it’s a part of the entire sect’s Great Array, is based on the Twelve Foundation Array. It seems this Daoist Qian Yuan’s Array skill might well have reached the Twelve Base level, which is said to be able to touch on the mysteries of space."

Another elder from Heavenly Sword Manor said in a shocked tone.

"It’s a pity that Elder Qian only wishes to be a Guest Elder. If he could join the Heavenly Sword Manor as an elder, that would be wonderful."

Elder Bai commented with a sigh.

Everyone present felt the regret.

After all, a Longevity Realm powerhouse who might have achieved the level of a Twelve Base Array Master was extremely rare, probably one of the few in the entire Longevity Realm.

"Perhaps the Old Manor Master can persuade Daoist Qian Yuan to join our Heavenly Sword Manor."

The white-haired Seventh Great-Uncle suggested through ventriloquism.

The others’ eyes immediately lit up.

Because they knew the Old Manor Master was not only highly cultivated but also very persuasive.

....

"Daoist Qian Yuan, the old ancestor resides right here in the Ten Thousand Sword Bamboo Forest."

Li Qian and Young Master Lin Qingping came to the outskirts of a bamboo forest.

This bamboo forest was lush and vibrant, giving one a sense of thriving life, and each bamboo, unbelievably straight despite the mountain wind, refused to bend even slightly.

"What a magnificent Ten Thousand Sword Bamboo Forest."

Li Qian expressed his admiration endlessly.

These seemingly ordinary bamboos, in his eyes, appeared to rise up like soaring Sword Qi, containing invisible Sword Intent.

These bamboos were definitely not mundane.

And coupled with powerhouses cultivating and comprehending here year after year, each bamboo was imbued with Sword Intent, thus nurturing Sword Qi within.

Such bamboos, if made into bamboo swords, would be divine weapons coveted even by Martial Saints in the Human World.

"Daoist Qian Yuan, I won’t accompany you inside, I’ll wait out here."

Young Master Lin Qingping bowed.

"Thank you for showing the way, Daoist Qingping."

Li Qian nodded, then followed a path through the woods to a bamboo house.

Beside the bamboo house, in a bamboo pavilion, sat a figure in white hair and red clothes.

"Eh?"

Li Qian showed a surprised look.

Because the Old Manor Master of the Heavenly Sword Manor... was actually a woman.

Although she had white hair, her appearance equaled that of a young woman in her twenties.

However... Li Qian faintly sensed that the vital energy within this woman was waning, as if the sun was setting.

"Daoist Qian Yuan, my body is not able to leave this Ten Thousand Sword Bamboo Forest, otherwise I would have personally gone to meet you,"

the red-clothed white-haired woman stood up and said.

Li Qian felt a sense of amazement, as she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

Unfortunately, her life force was declining, and she probably didn’t have many years left.

Moreover, this was the Old Manor Master of Heavenly Sword Manor, the Ancestor of the Lin Family... likely living for several thousand years.

The reason why the Old Manor Master couldn’t leave the Ten Thousand Sword Bamboo Forest was probably because she was being sustained by the life force cultivated in this bamboo forest.

Once she left, her life force would dissipate even faster.

Li Qian suddenly understood why Heavenly Sword Manor wanted to recruit an Independent Practitioner of Longevity Realm like himself... it was probably because the Old Manor Master’s lifespan was nearly over.

Given the status of Heavenly Sword Manor in the Heavenly Spring Gobi, once the Old Manor Master passed away, they would certainly be targeted by other powerful forces.

"Old Manor Master, you are too kind."

Li Qian bowed.

"I have a question that I do not understand; may I ask if Daoist Qian Yuan could enlighten me?"

The red-clothed Old Manor Master spoke.

"Please speak, Old Manor Master."

Li Qian said.

"The Ten Thousand Sword Great Array in the Ten Thousand Sword Valley, once activated... even at my peak, I cannot last three days, and would eventually exhaust all my Spiritual Energy and die,"

the Old Manor Master said, "But you supported it for a month. I also heard from Elder Bai that you are proficient in Array... Could it be you are a Twelve Base Array Master?"

"Old Manor Master has overestimated me; I am currently at the level of an Eleven Base Array Mage."

Li Qian shook his head.

Regarding his own Array expertise, he must be truthful, for if the Old Manor Master had any requests related to Arrays that he couldn’t handle, that would be quite embarrassing.

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