The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

The middle-aged cultivator looked at the jade bottle, then at the longevity fruit in the jade box.

Having cultivated for many years, he naturally knew the value of the blood of these three phoenixes.

Although his Longevity Fruit was extremely precious, the increase in lifespan was ultimately limited.

Moreover, those three phoenixes had reached the Refinement of Emptiness realm, making them much stronger than the snow dragon he had killed before.

This is an incredible bargain.

"Change it! Of course we'll change it!"

Fearing that Ye Yang might change his mind, the middle-aged cultivator quickly pushed the jade box in front of Ye Yang.

Holding the dark jade bottle in both hands, it was as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.

"Fellow Daoist, quickly accept the fruit; the transaction is now complete!"

Ye Yang picked up the jade box, and the moment his fingertips touched the Longevity Fruit, he felt a warm life force flow into his body through his fingertips.

It calmed his restless mind, which had been a bit agitated from working hard for days.

He nodded slightly to the middle-aged cultivator, turned to leave, but was stopped by the other man.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

Ye Yang turned around and saw a young cultivator dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe standing behind him.

The other person looked to be no more than twenty years old.

His face was so handsome it was almost otherworldly, and a pure white jade sword hung at his waist.

Even though they were standing in the square bathed in the glow of the sunset, they seemed to be shrouded in an impenetrable mist, making it impossible to discern their true nature.

What shocked Ye Yang even more was that he couldn't detect the other party's cultivation level at all.

It was neither the serene concentration of the Void Refining Realm nor the agility of the Primordial Spirit Realm; its aura was like a deep, still pool.

It appears ordinary, but it hides a suction force that can devour everything.

"Who is your Excellency?"

Ye Yang calmly put the jade box containing the Longevity Fruit into his storage bag.

The young cultivator smiled slightly and tapped the hilt of the jade sword lightly with his fingertips.

"My master requests your presence."

Ye Yang's heart stirred slightly; to be addressed as "my master" by such a reclusive cultivator was truly remarkable.

The other party's identity must be extraordinary.

He nodded and asked, "May I ask who your teacher is?"

The young cultivator said little, but simply stepped aside to make way for him, and made a slash with his fingertip in the air.

A shadow, about ten feet wide, suddenly appeared at the edge of the once bustling square, filled with a faint fragrance of lotus.

Countless tiny sword shadows could be vaguely seen floating and sinking within them.

"You will know once you enter, fellow Daoist."

Ye Yang hesitated for a moment, then followed the young cultivator into the shadows.

The ground beneath their feet was not solid, but a void formed by sword intent. The surroundings were dark and gloomy, with only a sliver of blue light hanging in the distance.

Upon approaching the green light, they discovered it was a long sword stuck diagonally in the void.

A figure in green robes sat on the sword's edge. It was...?
Ye Yang was startled.

The other party turned out to be the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal who had appeared in the main hall during the day.

"Disciple Ye Yang greets Senior Sword Immortal."

Ye Yang quickly bowed and paid his respects, his heart filled with turmoil.

Unexpectedly, this legendary master of swordsmanship would make a special trip to see me.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal raised his hand to signal him to stand up, his voice even gentler than when he was in the main hall.

"No need for formalities. I summoned you here today because I saw the Heaven-Splitting Sword Intent within you."

"This method is rare and is very famous in the list of Taoist supernatural powers. Although the destruction of the Rift Heaven Sword Sect was its own fault."

"But since you have obtained the inheritance of the Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique, that is where the opportunity lies."

"Senior has keen insight; this method was indeed obtained from the Rift Heaven Sword Sect."

"The essence of swordsmanship lies in sincerity."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal flicked the sword with her fingertip, and a faint blue light shot towards Ye Yang.

"Try to use your sword intent to receive one of my sword strikes, and I'll see how good you are."

Ye Yang knew perfectly well that this was Qinglian Sword Immortal's deliberate act of mentoring him.

The opponent's cultivation level is at least at the seventh level of the Thunder Tribulation. If this were in ancient times, he would be considered a rogue immortal.

Exchanging ideas and sparring with such seniors is a rare opportunity for one's own cultivation.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal didn't seem to draw his sword much; he merely twitched his sword finger slightly.

In an instant, Ye Yang saw a streak of green light suddenly surge as it approached.

It then transformed into a sword shadow over ten feet long. The sword's momentum seemed ordinary, yet it contained the profound principle of "using simplicity to control complexity."

Ye Yang instantly thought of ten ways to dodge.

However, he then abandoned those ten evasive techniques.

Because no movement technique could withstand such a sword light unscathed, Ye Yang had no choice but to summon the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.

A sword mark that cleaved the sky suddenly appeared.

The moment the two swords clashed, Ye Yang felt a surge of powerful sword intent flow into his body through the blades.

It wasn't an attack, but rather a gentle, flowing cleansing of his understanding of swordsmanship, making those usually obscure and difficult-to-understand sword principles clear at this moment.

"This high-grade Dao artifact is quite rare; such a high grade is unparalleled in the world."

"But your sword intent is powerful, yet lacks a bit of agility."

The voice of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal echoed in the void.

"The process of 'breaking through the heavens' is not just about seeking to destroy it, but also about knowing how to 'leave' – leaving room for maneuver is the only way to evolve infinite variations."

As he spoke, he flicked his fingertips again, and the sword shadows transformed into countless blue lotuses, each petal representing a sword move.

After that sword move appeared.

Sometimes sharp as thunder, sometimes gentle as a spring breeze.

Ye Yang watched intently, and felt that the bottlenecks he had encountered in his past cultivation were being resolved one by one in this sword dance.

For a moment, even the hand holding the sword moved involuntarily.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword seemed to come alive in his hands.

Sometimes it cleaved through the void, sometimes it was entwined with azure light, and it even resonated faintly with the sword shadow of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

Half an hour later.

The Lotus Sword Immortal finally withdrew his sword strike, and in an instant, all the blue lotuses in the sky vanished.

Ye Yang sheathed his sword and stood there, sweat beading on his forehead, but his mind was clear.

In just a short period of time.

He actually felt that his understanding of the Sky-Splitting Sword Technique had deepened a bit.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

Ye Yang bowed again, this time with heartfelt gratitude.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal looked at him, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"You have good talent, but unfortunately you were born at the wrong time and did not live to see the peak of the Sky-Splitting Sword Technique."

"I hope that this Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique can bring back its former glory in your hands."

Immediately afterwards, he took out a blue lotus jade pendant from his pocket.

The jade pendant was entirely emerald green with a golden glint in the center. He tossed the pendant into Ye Yang's hand.

"This is the 'Azure Lotus Boundary-Breaking Talisman,' containing a wisp of my sword intent."

“Deep within the Demon Starfield lies an ancient restriction, fraught with danger, and even more so, an old demon at the Thunder Tribulation Realm lurks.”

"If you encounter an insurmountable danger, crush this talisman to help you break through the void and escape."

Ye Yang took the jade pendant and felt its smooth, warm texture.

Although the sword intent contained within the jade pendant was restrained, it still sent chills down his spine.

This power far exceeds the limits of the Void Refinement Realm.

Even if he were to unleash a strike using all his current strength, it would still be difficult to match the sword energy from this jade pendant.

"I have no way to repay your kindness, senior."

"No need to report it."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal waved his hand.

"The tradition of swordsmanship should be continued through sparring."

"If you survive this catastrophe, you may have the opportunity in the future... to truly embark on the path of the sword."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yang felt a blur before his eyes, and when he opened them again, he was back at the edge of the square.

The dark space and the young cultivator had both vanished without a trace.

Only the Azure Lotus Boundary-Breaking Talisman in his palm still carried a faint warmth.

He looked at the jade pendant in his hand and thought of his conversation with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

Suddenly, he understood that this pioneering conference was aimed at the demon race.

It's not just a competition for resources, but also a subtle mentorship from seniors to juniors.

He was fortunate enough to receive this weighty expectation.

After leaving Zhenmo City, Ye Yang returned to Ziyuan Star Land.

Upon returning, Ye Yang summoned Gu Xuan and the others for a discussion.

Inside the meeting hall.

The candlelight flickered with a warm light, casting everyone's shadows onto the table.

As soon as Ye Yang sat down, he began to recount what he had seen and heard in Zhenmo City.

Gu Xuan stroked his beard, his brows furrowed.

"It seems that this expedition against the demons is far more dangerous than expected."

"But it's all good; danger also means opportunity." (End of Chapter)