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

Ye Yang hung his head, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

He knew the rules couldn't be broken, and he understood that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's words weren't meant to criticize him.

They were simply maintaining order within the Dao Alliance.

At this moment, with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal in front of him, there was no way to resist.

Ye Yang took a deep breath and cupped his hands in greeting.

"This junior knows his mistake and is willing to await the judgment of the Dao Alliance."

Upon hearing this, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded, the pressure around him gradually dissipated, and the sword energy on his body returned to its peaceful state.

He looked at Ye Yang's tense profile and softened his tone.

"I understand your difficulties. We practitioners only have opportunities and cultivation that we do not share with others."

"If you hadn't fought back then, you'd probably be the one lying here now."

He paused, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"You are skilled with swords and your combat prowess is particularly outstanding. Even among those at the Void Refinement Realm, there are few who can rival you. This is a rare strength."

Ye Yang looked up, somewhat puzzled.

But then the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's lips curled up slightly as he continued speaking.

"Now that the demon race is about to invade, although there are many disciples of the Dao Alliance, most of them lack practical combat experience, especially in dealing with various fighting techniques, which is particularly weak."

"Since you are skilled in this, I will punish you by making you stay in the Dao Alliance for ten days to teach the disciples the techniques for dealing with battles. After ten days, you may return to the Flying Heaven Gate's headquarters."

The punishment was lighter than Ye Yang had expected.

After all, the deceased was a Nascent Soul Dao Realm cultivator registered with the Dao Alliance.

He had expected to be grounded or at least forced to perform dangerous tasks.

But he never expected that he would only be teaching his disciples magic techniques.

He was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and quickly bowed.

"This junior thanks the senior for the lenient punishment. I will certainly live up to your trust and pass on all my knowledge to the disciples of the Dao Alliance."

Qingyun Sanren breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Ye's fighting prowess is unparalleled in the world. His decision to stay and teach disciples is a brilliant one. The punishment maintains the rules while making the best use of resources."

After giving his instructions, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal stood up, and the clouds on the lotus platform slowly dispersed.

"Alright, that's all. You can go and rest now. Tomorrow morning, Jin Yu will take Fellow Daoist Ye to the Dao Alliance Martial Arts Arena, while Fellow Daoist Qingyun will accompany this old Daoist to explore the secret chamber."

Ye Yang and Qingyun Sanren bowed in unison: "We will follow your instructions, senior."

The two turned and walked out of the Qinglian Palace. The sky outside the palace was already turning a pale white.

Golden sunlight shone through the clouds onto the protective array of Lingxiao City, reflecting a dazzling light.

When Jin Yu Daoist saw them come out, he quickly went forward to inquire about the situation.

Ye Yang briefly explained the punishment, and Jin Yu Dao Ren breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

"Master Ye, there's no need to worry. The disciples of the Dao Alliance have long heard of your reputation. They will be very eager to learn that you will be teaching magic."

Ye Yang and Qingyun Sanren left Qinglian Palace in less than half an hour.

The news that "Master Ye, the unparalleled swordsman, will be teaching at the Dao Alliance for ten days" spread like wildfire throughout every corner of Lingxiao City.

The first place to be blown up was the residence of the Dao Alliance's lower-level disciples.

As the morning light began to spill over the eaves, a group of young disciples dressed in blue Taoist robes gathered under the old locust tree next to the training ground, their voices filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Have you heard? The renowned swordsman and saber master Ye Yang is coming to the Dao Alliance to teach and impart his skills?"

"What? Dao Ancestor Ye is coming?"

"It's Ye Daozu, the one who beheaded three demon generals with a single sword at the border of the Demon Realm! Such a master is usually elusive, but now he's come in person to teach us combat techniques!"

A boy with a childlike face gripped a wooden sword in his hand, his eyes shining brightly.

"I saw his portrait in the Scripture Pavilion last year. I heard that his Sky-Splitting Sword Technique can unleash thousands of sword shadows in an instant, which even demonic cultivators in the Void Refinement Realm cannot dodge!"

A slightly older disciple next to him nudged his shoulder, his tone tinged with envy.

"More than that! My master is an inner sect steward. Last night he secretly told me that when Ye Daozu was conquering the Star Sea Demon Realm, he used his left hand to break the formation and his right hand to wield a knife to slay demons."

"He killed countless demons single-handedly, and even the Thunder Tribulation Ancestor of the Dao Alliance praised him as having 'combat prowess that is rare even in a hundred years'!"

These words immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding disciples.

Someone hurriedly ran back to their lodgings and pulled out their treasured copy of "The Record of Heroes of the Dao Alliance." Pointing to the portrait with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes on the title page, they excitedly read aloud the records inside.

"Ye Yang, a master of both swords and sabers, the Dao Ancestor of the Flying Heaven Sect, is unparalleled in combat prowess..."

The discussion about the case spread not only among the younger disciples, but even the senior cultivators in the Dao Alliance couldn't sit still.

In the pill room on the west side of Lingxiao City, several Nascent Soul Realm cultivators who were refining pills couldn't help but stop what they were doing.

A monk with a goatee wiped the sweat from his brow, his tone tinged with emotion.

"I originally thought that 'mastery of both sword and saber' was just an exaggeration by the Dao Alliance, until last year when I went to the Northern Territory on a mission and saw the sword mark of Dao Ancestor Ye with my own eyes. The sword mark that was cut on the main peak of Demon Mountain was dozens of feet deep, and the sword energy had not dissipated for three years. Even passing demonic beasts dared not approach it."

"It's truly rare for someone of his stature to be willing to personally give a lecture!"

The other cultivator shook his head, a hint of shame in his voice.

"To be honest, back when Daozu Ye had not yet reached the Nascent Soul realm, I wanted to challenge him, but he broke through my defense in just three moves."

"Looking back now, it wasn't that I was too weak, but that he was too strong. Do you remember the news from the Dao Alliance last month? Dao Ancestor Ye and the others made some gains deep in the Demon Ancestor's Tomb, and even the Evil King Blade in their hands has now been upgraded to a high-grade Dao artifact."

When the news from the Party reached the Elders' Council.

Several elders who were discussing how to resist the demons couldn't help but start talking about it.

An elderly man with white hair stroked his beard, his eyes full of approval.

"This Dao Ancestor Ye is not only exceptionally strong in combat, but also has unique strategies for teaching disciples. I heard that when the Flying Heaven Sect declined, he was the one who carried the banner of the Flying Heaven Sect." "The disciples taught by the Flying Heaven Sect afterward were all able to defeat the strong with the weak. The fact that he was allowed to stay in the Dao Alliance to teach must be because an ancestor above the Thunder Tribulation Realm spoke up for him."

"Otherwise, we probably wouldn't have been able to keep this great master here."

By evening, the entire Lingxiao City was filled with anticipation for Master Ye to impart his skills.

The outer disciples had already taken their positions in the training ground early on.

Some even returned to queue up three days in advance, fearing they wouldn't see Master Ye's charisma the next day.

The inner disciples began to organize their past combat experiences, intending to ask Ye Yang for advice during class.

Even some old cultivators who lived in seclusion deep within Lingxiao City inquired about the lecture times and prepared to come and audit the classes.

As night fell, Ye Yang stayed in a guest room arranged by the Dao Alliance, and could vaguely hear the discussions coming from outside the window.

The venue, which could originally accommodate more than a thousand people, was now packed to capacity.

Even the hillside outside the arena was filled with monks eagerly waiting.

The lower-ranking disciples, clutching their wooden swords, stared intently at the high platform in the center of the training ground, forming circle after circle.

Meanwhile, the high-ranking cultivators stood in twos and threes, discussing in hushed tones the combat techniques that this Dao Ancestor Ye might impart.

Many reclusive old monks sat on the temporary viewing seats, holding teacups in their hands, but their eyes never left the entrance of the high platform.

At the appointed time, Jin Yu Dao Ren took the lead and stepped onto the high platform, cleared his throat, and spoke in a loud voice.

"Fellow Daoists and disciples, today the Dao Alliance is honored to have the peerless swordsman Ye Daozu to teach you. We hope you will cherish this opportunity and listen attentively!"

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience.

Seeing this, Ye Yang strode away.

In the blink of an eye, a streak of blue light emerged from the guest room and sped away, leaving only a fleeting afterimage.

Before anyone could react, Ye Yang had already landed steadily in the center of the platform. His robes fluttered in the morning breeze, and the faint spiritual energy emanating from his body caused subtle ripples in the surrounding air.

"So fast!"

Someone in the audience couldn't help but gasp.

"We can't even see the afterimage!"

Ye Yang raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, his gaze sweeping across the audience, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable power.

"Today, when I teach you, let's skip the formalities and start directly with the art of swordsmanship. On the path of cultivation, weapons are your friends. If you want to defeat your enemies with swords, you must first understand their nature and their principles."

"In the cultivation world, those who practice either swordsmanship or saber techniques make up the majority."

Before he finished speaking, he formed a hand seal and uttered a low shout.

"Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword, appear!"

In an instant, the clouds above the platform churned violently, and a dazzling azure light shot into the sky. Immediately afterward, a long sword with an emerald green body slowly emerged from the azure light.

On the sword, the blue dragon scales shimmered with a metallic luster in the sunlight.

The moment the longsword appeared, it carried a sharp sword aura, causing the surrounding disciples to involuntarily take a few steps back, their breathing becoming rapid.

"This is the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword! The legendary high-grade Dao artifact in the hands of Dao Ancestor Ye, capable of splitting mountains and cleaving seas!"

A knowledgeable cultivator exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"I've heard of this sword's reputation before. It can summon the phantom of a blue dragon when swung, and its sword energy can tear through the sky. I never thought I would actually see it with my own eyes today!"

Ye Yang didn't pause, moved his left hand again, and said in a deep voice.

"Evil King Blade, draw!"

Shortly thereafter.

A jet-black blade of light suddenly burst forth from his body, creating a stark contrast with the azure light of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.

The Evil King Blade is entirely black, with strange patterns covering its blade. The hilt is dark gold, and a hideous demon head is carved on it.

The chilling aura it emitted caused the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees instantly.

Black mist swirled around the blade, as if countless wronged souls were howling within it; just looking at it sent chills down one's spine.

"The superior-grade Dao artifact, the Evil King Blade! It has indeed successfully advanced!"

A chorus of exclamations erupted from the audience, and even the old cultivators in the viewing area couldn't help but sit up straight, a hint of amazement flashing in their eyes.

They could clearly feel that the majestic sword energy of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the chilling blade energy of the Evil King Blade intertwined yet did not interfere with each other, forming a peculiar balance.

This is enough to show that Master Ye's mastery of these two weapons has reached a level of consummate skill.

Holding a sword and a saber in each hand, Ye Yang slowly rose into the air, hovering three zhang above the ground. He looked at the shocked crowd below and spoke slowly.

"The way of swords is not simply about pursuing sharpness. The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword is all about 'splitting,' capable of breaking formations and slaying demons. It needs to be activated with righteous energy to unleash its full power. The Evil King Blade is all about 'devouring,' capable of devouring souls and destroying demons. It needs to be suppressed with one's own spiritual power to make it work for oneself."

As he spoke, he brandished the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.

A streak of cyan sword energy shot out instantly, heading straight for a boulder on the mountaintop beside them.

"Boom" a loud noise!
The boulder shattered under the attack of the giant sword, but the sword energy did not harm the surrounding area in the slightest.

Immediately afterwards, he swung the Evil King Blade, and black blade energy roared out, swallowing up all the broken stones, leaving only an empty space.

"This is the beauty of swordsmanship!"

Ye Yang's voice echoed throughout the entire training ground.

"To wield a sword, one must understand 'control and extension'; to wield a knife, one must understand 'balance'. Only in this way can one advance and retreat freely in battle and remain invincible. Over the next ten days, I will teach you from the basic sword and knife techniques to the methods of adapting to actual combat. I hope you will all learn something and gain more ability to defeat your enemies!"

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience once again.

Even many veteran cultivators nodded in agreement, secretly praising the achievement.

"As expected of a master of both swords and sabers, this explanation alone has been immensely beneficial to us. It is truly our good fortune, and indeed to all of humanity, that the Dao Alliance has allowed such a person to teach us!" (End of Chapter)