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Chapter 173 - 152: Climbing to the Top (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 173: Chapter 152: Climbing to the Top (Please Subscribe)

Inside the Cave Mansion.

Fang Xing was examining a blue Jade Scroll.

"According to the information from Baifeng Tower, that Sword Immortal, Chu Kuangtu, likes to roam the Four Seas and challenge other swordsmen. He should not currently be within the Sect..."

"As long as I don’t run into a Nascent Soul True Monarch, there shouldn’t be much of a problem for me."

"As for me, should I find some time to prove myself?"

He chuckled and sent out a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Not long after, an old man carrying a fishing rod, his face weathered by time, arrived outside the mansion: "Sword Child."

This person was none other than Deacon Xue!

However, compared to before, he seemed more solemn.

"Deacon Xue comes at just the right time. I have many queries regarding our Sect’s swordsmanship and Lifebound Flying Swords that I wish to discuss..."

Fang Xing invited Deacon Xue into the mansion and offered him Spiritual Tea, "Also, now that I’m listed as a True Disciple, who is my master?"

"This... I’m afraid it depends on which inner door Elder is willing to take disciples..."

Deacon Xue answered somewhat embarrassingly, "It’s easier to talk about Elders from the Outer Hall, but those of Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators from the inner door rarely take disciples... Most disciples can go to ’Sword Listening Peak’ daily to learn and observe swordsmanship. As for true disciples? It mainly relies on self-enlightenment... waiting for the day they catch the eye of an Elder or even the Sect Master..."

’Sword Cultivators are generally cold-hearted and ruthless, it seems there’s not much hope... It’s just as well, as I don’t particularly want a Core Formation master...’

Fang Xing shook his head inwardly, then began discussing issues related to Sword Cultivation Techniques with Deacon Xue: "I’ve read through many Sword Manuals of our Sect, and I’m not sure how to choose... Which of the Sect’s cultivation techniques are most famous?"

At this, Deacon Xue was no longer feeling sleepy: "Our Sect’s swordsmanship comprises seven major styles... originating from seven Sword Manuals, they are classified into Heartless Dao, Star Dao, Five Elements, Gold Element, Wood Element, etc... As for techniques, the finest naturally is the ’Purple Star Sword Manual’! The Supreme Elder of our Sect walks this path... Besides that, the ’Longevity Sword Technique’ is also quite extraordinary, a rare Wood Element Sword Technique, and our Sect Master Kong is from this lineage..."

Fang Xing listened and silently nodded, matching his own recent insights with these techniques.

The ’Purple Star Sword Manual’ represented the pinnacle of Star Sword Dao, with Zimei as the leader among stars, its sword light was the most brilliant and majestic.

He had seen this manual on the sixth floor of the Scripture Collection Pavilion and discovered that at Perfect Foundation Establishment, it would actually require three hundred and fifty drops of liquid mana, which is top-tier among the highest-level techniques!

In comparison, the ’Longevity Sword Technique’ was somewhat inferior, requiring at most three hundred drops of liquid mana at Perfect Foundation Establishment, but it followed a Wood Element Sword Technique route, utilizing Spirit Wood for forging Lifebound Spirit Swords, which was unconventional and had advantages in extending life, unlike traditional Sword Cultivation.

There were also many mysterious sword techniques and even the Way of Sword Formations.

This was a pleasant yet troublesome abundance.

Previously, Fang Xing was worried about not having a single Sword Cultivation Technique, but now he had too many to choose from.

"In choosing a technique, one naturally first considers their Spirit Root attribute and second their personal preferences..."

Deacon Xue said, "Besides, since Sword Cultivators require a Lifebound Flying Sword, the material of that sword is also very important... Although the Sect’s Treasure Vault will surely supply the materials first for a True Sword Child’s Lifebound Flying Sword, if they are simply not available, then there’s nothing that can be done..."

"For example, if cultivating the Star Sword Dao, it’s best for the Lifebound Flying Sword to have materials aligned with the ’Star’ attribute, such as ’Star Iron’, ’Outer Heaven Meteorite Iron’... If one wishes to go further and study the ’Purple Star Sword Manual’, then ideally the Lifebound Flying Sword should be mainly composed of ’Outer Heaven Purple Gold’ or ’Tianxuan Star Sand’, both of which are extremely rare treasures. Even the Supreme Elder couldn’t use them back in the day, only managing to make do with Fourth Rank ’Purple Gold Iron’..."

Deacon Xue spoke earnestly, "If it’s ’Longevity Sword Technique’, then for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it’s best to use Third Rank ’Longevity Wood’ as the main material... If it’s a Qi Cultivation True Disciple, then Second Rank ’Evergreen Wood’ would suffice... The Sect’s storage has plenty of these."

The Lifebound Flying Sword was closely connected to Sword Cultivation, second in importance only to the Spirit Root, deserving of utmost attention.

Fang Xing was greatly enlightened, deep in thought.

It seemed that the most suitable for him was still the ’Golden Yuan Sword Manual’, using Geng Metal as the main material for forging a Lifebound Flying Sword, a rather luxurious setup.

But if there was something better, it was still worth considering.

Hence, he took the opportunity to reach out.

"By the way... Deacon Xue."

After a pleasant conversation and several pots of Spiritual Tea, when Deacon Xue was about to take his leave, he saw Fang Xing produce a storage bag: "Deacon Huang just gave me many Spirit Stones today, which made me feel quite uneasy. Please take them back..."

"If I take them back, it’s Deacon Huang who will really be uneasy..."

Deacon Xue chuckled bitterly and hurriedly declined.

While the two were engaged in conversation, at Sword Heart Peak.

Fang Xing’s avatar, having changed his appearance, moved like a gust of wind, or a fleeting shadow, crossing four hundred steps in an instant.

’When it comes to inheriting the Sword Dao, it seems this place is best...’

He climbed continuously with his hands behind his back, yet not causing the slightest noise.

The terrifying pressure and even the Sword Intent... seemed as if drawn away by a black hole, barely leaking out.

— Great Sun Tathagata Mantra!

Ever since experimenting during the day and sensing something similar to the Wan Ling Catalog here, Fang Xing knew that the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra should also be quite useful in this location.

The Sword Intent that actively attacks the Sea of Consciousness, for the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra, was merely fuel.

And because he did not have a Spirit Root, practically a mortal, the power he had to bear should be less than that of a Cultivator!

’Good... good... bring on more.’

Fang Xing smiled faintly, his form flashing like lightning, straight towards the peak!

Endless Sword Intent entered his Sea of Consciousness, furiously burning away under a crimson sun, transforming into the purest comprehension of the Sword Dao.

’With these... the Cultivation avatar using just a bit more effort to refine Sword Gang wouldn’t be a problem...’

’Even refining Sword into Silk and splitting the sword light... would be just a stretch of the hand away.’

In an instant, Fang Xing had already surpassed nine hundred steps, exceeding the limit of that former Supreme Elder!

"Indeed... this Array forbids Core Formation entry, but there was a bug in the judgment on me, treating me as a mortal?"

"Even the pressure at nine hundred steps is given according to mortal standards, making it a gift for me..."

Fang Xing’s eyes emitted a beam of sword light.

That sword light was white and gold, fierce and scorching... carrying the ultimate speed in the world!

Almost in the blink of an eye, he had been struck by the sword!

Unfortunately, for a Third Rank physique, it was merely like a breeze brushing against the face.

However, that intensely fierce Sword Intent, refined by the Great Sun Tathagata Mantra, gradually enlightened Fang Xing to the Path of Sword Heart.

"After Refining Sword into Gang, one comes to comprehend Sword Intent! This is often something only Golden Core Sword Cultivators can achieve..."

"In reality, what’s lacking is not the Sword Pill, but the Sword Heart!"

"Only by comprehending the Sword Heart can one stimulate Sword Intent!"

"Is this the path of Third Rank of sword cultivation?"

...

Lost in thought, Fang Xing had already arrived at the nine hundred and ninety-ninth step!

At this time, the activity at Sword Heart Peak had already drawn the attention of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Streams of sword light cut through the moonlight, approaching rapidly.

Their aura was immensely astonishing, yet not a single person landed on Sword Heart Peak.

After all, there were prohibitive arrays set on this peak, forbidding those above Core Formation from entering!

Swoosh!

A streak of azure sword light flashed, revealing the figure of the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, True Monarch Broken Sword, Kong Fengge.

"Sect Master... someone has intruded into Sword Heart Peak!"

The white-haired Sword Cultivator from the Scripture Collection Pavilion unsheathed his ancient sword, producing a dragon-like sword cry, "It seems he is not a disciple of our sect..."

"Merely a mortal!"

Kong Fengge said.

"A mortal? How could that be?"

"Doesn’t that mean this child’s talent far exceeds that of the Supreme Elder?"

"Could he be a Sword Immortal reincarnated from heaven?"

"Haha, this is a fortuitous event for our sect, Sect Master... we must not let this child go; we must take him as the sole Sword Child!"

...

A bunch of sword maniacs were yelling and shouting.

Meanwhile, Fang Xing ignored them completely and stepped onto the thousandth stair.

Boom!

In that moment, he truly felt what the ’Sword Intent Formation’ technique was!

At the peak of Sword Heart Peak, the terrifying Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was drawn out, transforming into sword light like the Yangtze River, or like the Nine Heavens Star River pouring down fiercely!

’Golden Core Sword Cultivators, dominate with Sword Intent...’

’But Nascent Soul Cultivators often can manipulate Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi slightly, any spell of theirs possessing the might to move mountains and seas!’

’A Nascent Soul Level Sword Cultivator, however, can comprehend ’Sword Intent Formation’, a single sword drawing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, its power far surpassing ordinary Nascent Souls... even seizing control of the Spirit Qi of heaven and earth, a sword technique that can dominate among Nascent Souls!’

’Fortunately, this is not a real Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator striking at me, otherwise I would have died...’

Around Fang Xing’s body, a layer of golden light emerged, like the Arhat Golden Body, showing the peak performance of the ’Dragon Elephant Vajra Invincible Divine Power.’

In his brow, that Vajra Relic shone brightly, unafraid of any Sword Intent assaults.

This allowed him to stand firmly in the weakened version of ’Sword Intent Formation,’ and he witnessed the scenery at the peak of Sword Heart Peak!

"I’ve reached the summit! I’ve actually reached the summit!"

"Exiled Sword Immortal! Exiled Sword Immortal!"

Many Golden Core Sword Cultivators of the Heavenly Sword Sect were even moved to tears, "Sect Master... we can’t let this person leave!"

"Elders, assist me!"

Kong Fengge finally made up his mind, a Sword Seal appearing in his hand, "Together, let’s close off the prohibition of Sword Heart Peak!"

This was almost as serious as actively shutting down the sect’s grand array.

After all, Sword Heart Peak was connected to the sect’s grand array, and rashly closing it would definitely affect the sect’s array.

Luckily, the Heavenly Sword Sect had no external enemies, and these Sword Cultivators also had sufficient confidence.

Fang Xing paid no mind to the chaos outside.

At the summit of Sword Heart Peak, there was no special scenery, just a bare cliff.

However, on a pitch-black rock, an ancient sword was inserted slantingly!

"A Spiritual Treasure? Or higher?"

At that moment, some information along with many insights into the Sword Dao emerged in his mind, informing him how to obtain the ultimate reward.

Fang Xing lightly tapped his toes and landed on the cliff, extending his right hand and grasping the ancient sword.

Boom!

In an instant, a massive amount of text and images crazily poured into his sea of consciousness...