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

"Good! As expected of a cultivator who stands out among the younger generation, with this kind of mindset, his future achievements are limitless. The Sword Pavilion is just ahead, let's spar and exchange ideas there."

Ye Yang looked in the direction the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal pointed and saw an ancient bamboo hut not far ahead.

A large expanse of blue lotuses was planted around the bamboo hut, and the moonlight shone on the lotuses, giving them a faint, ethereal glow. The air was filled with the refreshing fragrance of lotuses, which soothed the mind and calmed the heart.

The two walked quickly to the bamboo hut. The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal pushed open the door and said, "Young friend Ye, please come in."

Ye Yang took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and awe, and stepped into the bamboo hut.

He knew that this sparring match with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal was also an important opportunity on his path of swordsmanship.

The furnishings inside the bamboo hut were very simple, consisting of only a stone table and two stone chairs.

On the stone table sits a pot of tea and two teacups. The teacups are made of bluestone and are engraved with simple lotus patterns.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal walked to the stone table, sat down, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of tea for Ye Yang.

"Have a cup of tea first to calm your mind. In the art of learning, the worst thing is to be agitated. Only with a calm mind can one fully reveal one's own path."

Ye Yang accepted the teacup, bowed in thanks, and then sat down on the stone chair.

He took a sip of tea. The tea was sweet and had a faint lotus fragrance. It slid down his throat and instantly calmed his restless mind.

The power of his Dao became more stable, no longer fluctuating slightly due to anticipation as before.

"Good tea."

Ye Yang exclaimed in sincere admiration. The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal smiled slightly.

"This tea is called 'Pure Heart Lotus Tea,' brewed with lotus petals from the lotus garden surrounding the Sword Pavilion and water from the spiritual spring. This tea not only calms the mind and concentrates the spirit, but also nourishes the Dao heart, greatly benefiting a cultivator's practice. Please savor it slowly, and once you are ready, we will begin our sparring."

Ye Yang nodded, holding his teacup, his gaze falling on the blue lotus outside the bamboo hut. He began to ponder the upcoming sparring match.

Although the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal suppressed his cultivation, his understanding of the sword path far surpassed that of others.

If one wants to demonstrate the true Dao in a competition, one must go all out and hold nothing back.

At the same time, he also needs to carefully observe the swordsmanship of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, learn something useful from it, and improve his own cultivation.

Time passed slowly, and Ye Yang finished his tea, his mind completely clearing away all distractions.

He put down his teacup, stood up, and bowed to the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

"Senior, I am ready."

Seeing that Ye Yang's aura was stable and there was no impure thought in his eyes, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright! Let's begin then. This exchange will be brief and to the point, mainly for exchanging insights, so there's no need to worry about winning or losing."

As he spoke, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal stood up from the stone chair, and gently drew his ancient longsword from its sheath.

The sword gleamed faintly with a bluish light under the moonlight, and a pure sword intent emanated from it, enveloping the entire bamboo hut.

This sword intent had no offensive power whatsoever, yet it made Ye Yang feel an unprecedented pressure, as if he were facing not a person, but an endless ocean of swords.

Ye Yang no longer hesitated, and with his right hand he grasped the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword at his waist and gently drew it out.

A cyan sword light burst forth instantly, and a sharp sword intent emanated from the sword, confronting the sword intent of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

The two sword intents collided in mid-air, but without producing the slightest fluctuation, instead forming a wondrous balance.

"Good! This sword intent is indeed interesting. Although it is very weak, it contains your sword heart, sword intent, and understanding of the way of the sword."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal sensed Ye Yang's sword intent, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"It seems that I have not chosen the wrong person this time."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal gently swung her longsword, and a faint azure sword aura rushed towards Ye Yang.

This sword energy appeared slow, but it contained endless variations, as if it could cover all of Ye Yang's evasive routes.

Ye Yang dared not be careless and quickly swung the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand.

A sharp, cyan sword aura rushed forward.

The two sword energies collided in mid-air, producing a soft, crisp sound, before dissipating simultaneously.

The moment the cyan sword energy dissipated, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal slightly turned his wrist.

The ancient longsword drew a smooth arc, its movements seemingly slow, yet completely concealing all of Ye Yang's weaknesses.

Ye Yang felt as if he were surrounded by a sea of ​​green sword shadows.

His breathing became rapid. He dared not be negligent in the slightest.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword danced rapidly in his hand, unleashing a continuous stream of sharp sword energy in an attempt to break through the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's sword net.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!"

The crisp sound of metal clashing echoed continuously inside the bamboo hut, sparks flying everywhere.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's sword moves seem ordinary, but they contain the principle of simplicity in the ultimate truth. Each sword strike perfectly avoids Ye Yang's attacks while precisely suppressing his sword momentum.

Ye Yang struggled to resist, and fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead.

He could feel it clearly.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's swordsmanship had long since reached the realm of returning to simplicity, and every move he made carried an aura of controlling heaven and earth.

"Your sword intent is sharp, but too forceful and lacks resilience."

As the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal made his move, he spoke slowly, his calm yet clear voice reaching Ye Yang's ears.

"The path of the sword is not always about forging ahead; sometimes, taking a roundabout and indirect approach can achieve unexpected results."

Before he finished speaking, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal lightly flicked his longsword, actually deflecting Ye Yang's Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword.

The sword tip then thrust towards Ye Yang's shoulder.

Ye Yang was startled and quickly dodged to the side, but he was still hit by the sword wind, and the blue Taoist robe on his shoulder was instantly torn open.

In that perilous moment, Ye Yang suddenly grasped the profound meaning behind the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's words.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword in his hand no longer pursued sharpness blindly, but began to learn the sword moves of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, adding a touch of gentleness to its fierceness.

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This change made his swordplay more agile, and the situation that had been suppressed gradually improved.

Upon seeing this, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's eyes flashed with approval.

"Not bad, your swordsmanship talent is indeed extraordinary, being able to quickly grasp the essence during combat." For the rest of the time, the two exchanged blows in the bamboo hut, their swords flashing.

The two used only ordinary sword moves to fight, yet their swordsmanship was truly revealed.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal sometimes launched fierce attacks, his sword moves as powerful as thunder, suffocating the enemy; at other times, he defended, his sword stance as impenetrable as a copper wall.

Under the guidance of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, Ye Yang constantly adjusted his sword moves and sword intent, and each confrontation gave him a new understanding of the way of the sword.

On one occasion, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal unleashed a seemingly chaotic set of sword moves, with sword shadows flying everywhere, making it difficult to predict.

Ye Yang was initially overwhelmed and unable to defend himself, so he could only passively defend.

Just when he was about to give up, he suddenly noticed something.

Each of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's sword strikes seemed random, yet they all revolved around a central point, as if it were some kind of law governing the universe.

"Is this... using a single point to attack the whole?"

Ye Yang's heart stirred, and he tried to imitate the sword moves of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, concentrating his own sword intent at one point and then bursting it out suddenly.

"Buzz!"

A cyan sword aura, imbued with all of Ye Yang's sword intent, shot towards the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal. Its speed and power far surpassed any previous attack.
A hint of surprise flashed in Lian Jianxian's eyes, then a smile appeared on her face. With a gentle wave of her longsword, a cyan sword curtain blocked Ye Yang's sword energy.

"Very good! You have already grasped the essence of sword intent concentration."

"That's what the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal said."

"The path of the sword is a process of continuous exploration and self-improvement. Your sword intent is unique, and with proper guidance, you will surely become a master swordsman in the future."

Time slipped away quietly as the two sparred, and the lotus flowers outside the bamboo hut bloomed and faded, faded and bloomed again. Before they knew it, three days and three nights had passed.

At this moment, Ye Yang's sword intent became more refined, and his eyes became even more profound.

After three days and three nights of sparring, he not only made great progress in sword techniques, but also elevated his understanding of swordsmanship to a new level.

He could clearly sense that he was not far from breaking through to the late stage of the Void Refinement Realm.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal stopped wielding his sword, let out a long sigh, his eyes showing a hint of weariness, but even more so, excitement.

"Young friend Ye, these three days and three nights of sparring have greatly benefited me. Your sword intent has indeed given me a lot of inspiration."

Ye Yang also put away the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and bowed to the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

"You're too kind, senior. Without your meticulous guidance, I wouldn't have made such great progress. I've learned a lot from this exchange, thank you so much."

"No need to be polite."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal waved his hand.

"Between you and me, we have mutually benefited. Alright, the sparring is over, and you should go back to prepare to repair the spatial barrier of the Flying Gate. Jin Yu will send someone to deliver the Earth Vein Guiding Bead to your residence."

"Thank you, senior."

Ye Yang thanked him again.

The two walked out of the bamboo hut side by side.
Just as dawn was breaking, the morning sun shone on the blue lotuses surrounding the sword pavilion, giving them a golden glow.

Just as Ye Yang was about to bid farewell to the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and return to his residence, a series of footsteps suddenly came from afar.

He turned his head and saw the earth and sky shaking in the distance.

Several cultivators arrived riding on clouds, their bodies shrouded in a dense sword intent, clearly indicating they were all masters of the sword.

The first person to arrive was dressed in black and carried a three-foot-long sword on his back; he seemed to be the 'Silent Sword Immortal' Mo Chen!
This sword immortal, Mo Chen, is a renowned cultivator from the Northern Frontier.
Ordinary cultivators at the Void Refinement stage couldn't even withstand a single move from his sword.

Following closely behind Mo Chen was an elderly man dressed in white.

The old man had white hair and beard, but a ruddy complexion. He held a whisk in his hand, the handle of which was made of thousand-year-old warm jade, the silver threads at the tip gleaming softly in the morning sun.

Unlike Mo Chen's sharpness, the old man's sword intent was gentle and warm, yet contained boundless vitality, like a spring breeze and rain, capable of dissolving any attack without warning.

"Ling Youyun, the 'Sword Immortal of Vitality'!"

Ye Yang's heart raced again.

Ling Youyun is the Supreme Elder of the Wangye Sect. He has been cultivating for over 1,800 years and is a living fossil-level figure recognized in the cultivation world.

His swordsmanship is unique, with "vitality" as its core. During the war against the demonic tide, he single-handedly set up the "Eternal Life Sword Formation," protecting hundreds of thousands of ordinary people and turning the tide of the battle.

Legend has it that his sword can not only kill, but also save lives. Many cultivators have been given life-saving power by his sword when they were on the verge of death, and have been brought back from the brink of death.

The third person to arrive was a woman dressed in a purple palace gown.

She had a graceful figure and an unparalleled beauty. Her phoenix eyes sparkled, and a faint smile played on her lips. She appeared gentle and charming, yet every gesture exuded an air of arrogance that looked down upon the world.

She held a slender purple sword in her hand, its blade as clear as autumn water, adorned with twinkling starlight, as if the entire starry sky had been condensed into it.

"Zi Ning, the 'Purple Cloud Sword Immortal'!"

The mythical beast's "Purple Cloud Sword Technique" is unpredictable, with sword moves as dazzling and deadly as a sky full of rosy clouds, making it an idol in the hearts of countless female cultivators.

Finally, an elderly man dressed in gray cloth arrived.

He looked ordinary, like any old farmer you'd see in the mountains, holding a rusty iron sword with several nicks in its blade.

But as he approached, Ye Yang sensed a sword intent that was even more profound than that of Mo Chen, Ling Youyun, and Zi Ning.

This sword intent was subtle and unassuming, yet it seemed to blend seamlessly with the heavens and earth, making it impossible for anyone to fathom its depth.

"Does the 'Return to One Sword Immortal' only seek defeat?"

This sword immortal was a recluse in the mountains and rarely showed his face, but now he has been summoned by the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, which shows that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal has indeed put in a lot of effort to break through his bottleneck.

Seeing these people, Ye Yang knew that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal had not only sought him out to break through his bottleneck.

"Senior, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Ye Yang cupped his hands in greeting to the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

"Go."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded.

"If there is an opportunity in the future, we can exchange ideas and learn from each other."

Ye Yang turned and left, walking on the streets of Lingxiao City. He kept recalling the scenes of his three days and three nights of sparring with the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal. Every sword move and every insight he gained left him with endless aftertaste.

Back at his residence, Ye Yang found Su Wanqing already awake, sitting at the table with a somewhat dazed look in her eyes. (End of Chapter)