Tao and Heaven

Chapter 111 All three swords are broken, and the sword is broken to the extreme.

Three days later, there are still ten days left before the start of Tianquan Mountain

Gu Wen completely refined the last batch of pills and the mana crystal sword energy given by Chiyuzi.

The elixir was refined to obtain 50 years of heavenly marrow, plus the previous 10 years, it was 60 years. Due to the difference in the people they consulted, the two swords of Buddha and Demon gradually opened up a large gap.

【Tian Sui Sixty Years】

[The third level of Buddha Sword requires seventy years of heavenly marrow]

[The third level of the Devil Sword requires forty years of Heavenly Marrow]

[The Jade Sword Technique takes eighty years to complete]

Gu Wen looked at the two swords for a long time and decided that it would be better to try to pull Xiao Yunyi's power again. It would be ideal to suppress it until it reaches the tenth year of Heavenly Marrow. Even if that is not possible, he would have to suppress it to the thirty years of Heavenly Marrow.

In this way, after sixty years of refining the Heavenly Marrow, two swords were able to break through to the third level of the true sword art. The remaining Heavenly Marrow was then transformed into the Jade Sword.

The Jade Sword Dharma Aspect originally required 160 years of Heavenly Marrow, and a 30% discount would result in 48 years of Heavenly Marrow. However, due to some unquantifiable factors, Gu Wen generally considered it to be 10 years of Heavenly Marrow.

The Jade Sword Dharmakaya actually only requires about forty years of Heavenly Marrow.

"Jiu Zhenjun wants another fifty jars of spirit wine, but this stuff is a little hard to digest."

Gu Wen had a headache. He suddenly realized that his Tiansui seemed to be insufficient, so he gritted his teeth and drank to get it together.

But drinking spirit wine will basically make you drunk, unlike elixirs where you can refine the medicinal properties and ask others for advice on swordsmanship. He is not a drunkard like Akabane, who can't stand drinking eight jars a day.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to Gu Wen, and he came out of his meditation and went downstairs to ask the shopkeeper about the date.

August 30th, tomorrow is September 1st.

That means Fei, the friend of the sacred tree, is here!
The next morning, Gu Wen took Yu Hua downstairs and found a banyan tree to sit under.

Yu Hua asked, "Do you like eating spiritual fruits so much?"

"It tastes better than elixirs and many spiritual medicines."

Gu Wen answered truthfully that what he liked was Tiansui, but that didn't stop him from thinking that spiritual fruits were indeed delicious.

Whether it was medicinal fruit, earth medicinal beads, or various elixirs, the taste was basically extremely stimulating. It was just like drinking Chinese medicine, but after Gu Wen's practice, his endurance increased dramatically, so it was not that difficult to take.

But not being afraid of hardship doesn't mean he likes it. He usually likes to ask Yu Hua for sugar pills.

thump.

There was a strange sound from above, and three spiritual fruits fell.

Gu Wen caught two and Yu Hua caught one.

The former picked it up and stuffed it into his mouth, while the latter rubbed the spiritual fruit, took a small bite, and said, "If you like the medicinal properties of this fruit, you may not be able to find it in the cultivation world, but if it's the taste, there are better ones than this."

Gu Wen stuffed his cheeks like a squirrel and asked vaguely, "What's better?"

"The Hundred Fruit Banquet is a banquet held by the Immortal Medicine Garden of the first alchemy sect in the cultivation world. It is held once every hundred years to entertain great cultivators above the Golden Core stage. According to the level of cultivation, the Golden Core stage eats spiritual fruits for ten years, while the Great Stage stage eats spiritual fruits for five hundred years."

Yu Hua answered, and then handed the fruit in her hand to Gu Wen. She just wanted to taste it and didn't need the medicinal properties inside.

Gu Wen ate a fruit in three bites, and finished it in two or three bites. He was still not satisfied and said:
"Then let's go and have a look later. Is it free?"

Yu Hua chuckled and said, "Of course not, but if you were Jade Purity Heavenly Venerable, then you wouldn't need to do that. It's their honor to have you here, and they would be impolite if they didn't take out the thousand-year-old spiritual fruit to entertain you."

"So good."

Gu Wen looked up at the sky and fell into a brief fantasy. He wanted to see more and more what the world outside the sky looked like.

Hundred Fruit Garden, isn’t that the same as the Peach Banquet?
【Tian Sui Eighty Years】

The message from the fate brought Gu Wen back to his senses, and a platinum-colored figure came into view.

The Jade Sword Buddha came from a distance, stood beside them, stretched out his hand, dropped a spiritual fruit, and asked in a ethereal voice: "Do you want this?"

Gu Wen confirmed again and again that this little nun who was indifferent to him was indeed looking at him, and asked, "You want to give it to me?"

Could it be that the so-called fate has arrived?

"Yes." Jade Sword Buddha nodded slightly and said, "I want to exchange this for a wisp of your sword energy, the sword energy of the true sword way."

A spiritual fruit worth ten years of heavenly marrow in exchange for a wisp of sword energy?
Gu Wen was stunned for a moment, and his first reaction was that there was such a good deal in the world. He knew that the true solution of the sword was special, but he knew more clearly the value of the heavenly marrow and how much sword energy he had.

Sword Qi can grow just like hair. If this strand of sword Qi is one percent of his own magical power, he can gather all the necessary celestial marrow for his destiny in one day.

It is true that things are valuable because they are scarce, but this value does not mean holding on to them. It is only a good thing if it can be transformed into something that is beneficial to you.

As for whether the Jade Sword Buddha would also comprehend the true meaning of the sword, it was not within Gu Wen's consideration. This was also a very stupid and petty question. Because a genius who could comprehend with just a wisp of sword energy would not fail to comprehend just because he did not give her the opportunity.

If Jade Sword Buddha really has this ability, he would be happy to do him a favor.

No, is this favor useful?

Gu Wen suddenly remembered that this little nun was not a normal person, and might have forgotten about him after this transaction was over.

He asked, "Just one?"

Jade Sword Buddha's eyes, as pure as glass, revealed doubts, and he replied: "But I only have this spiritual fruit."

"You will have a spiritual fruit every month from now on, why don't you give it all to me?"

Gu Wenshi opened his mouth loudly. If it were a normal person, he would not do this, but considering the special nature of the little nun, some premium is needed.

It's a one-time deal where you don't owe anyone any favors.

The Jade Sword Buddha nodded without hesitation and said, "Good."

Gu Wen gathered a ray of sword energy at his fingertips, and the Jade Sword Buddha opened his mouth slightly to absorb it into his stomach. This action frightened Gu Wen so much that he wanted to take it back, which was no different from swallowing a razor blade, but it was too late.

The Jade Sword Buddha groaned, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, but a look of satisfaction appeared on his face, as if he had a masochistic tendency.

"These Tianjiao people all have some serious illnesses."

Gu Wen pulled the corner of his mouth and asked, "Do you want to swallow this sword energy?"

"I came here to seek the true meaning of the way of the sword. Your sword is not enough."

The Jade Sword Buddha was so confident, then turned around and left.

Alone and lost in the vast world.

Is she trying to seek death through the true meaning of kendo?

While chewing the spiritual fruit, Gu Wen was thinking about the other party's intentions, while also paying attention to the information coming from his fate.

【Ninety Years of Tiansui】

If it were anyone else, Gu Wen would just think they were crazy, but Jade Sword Buddha might not even have the subjective thought of seeking death.

The bodies of the two great gods, Buddha and the Devil, who were fighting for their lives, were born to atone for their sins. In order not to be guilty of their own sins, they could not even keep their own selves.

"Is she seeking death?"

"Yes, but also no."

Yu Hua shook his head and replied, "She is not in prison, but she fought against two immortals with her mortal strength. If she could kill herself, I would be proud of her."

"I was short-sighted."

Gu Wen collected his thoughts and suddenly realized something. He said, "She came here to find the true solution to the sword, but Xiao Yunyi didn't master it, and I didn't master it at the beginning either. How did the Jade Sword Buddha know for sure that the true solution to the sword existed here?"

"Because the true meaning of the way of the sword has always been in Tianquan Mountain."

Yu Hua looked at the green mountain, which was thousands of feet high and reached the sky. Layers of clouds surrounded the mountain, like a sword piercing the sky. "There is a fairy sword inside, the only fairy sword in the world. I wonder if I can get a glimpse of its true appearance."
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There are still three days left before the start of Tianquan Mountain.

During this period, Gu Wen lived a life of cultivation in three places. On the 1st, 3rd and 6th, he went to see Chi Yuzi, and on the 2nd, 4th and 5th, he went to see Xiao Yunyi.

The former learned the Buddhist sword, which suppressed the Tiansui to fifty years, and then gradually slowed down. Gu Wen guessed that it was because the method of the Yujian Sect emphasized momentum, but it did not emphasize Buddhism.

During this time, Gu Wen also discovered that Chi Yuzi was very abnormal. She liked to eat some Xuanzhong iron as a snack after drinking. This was a refining material with a hardness comparable to that of a spiritual treasure. It was crunchy under her white teeth, just like peanuts.

Also, Chiyuzi would eat some spirit swords from time to time. I wonder if this is how the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill needs to be refined.

Gu Wen did not ask any questions, but only asked for advice on swordsmanship.

The latter learned the magic sword. Although Xiao Yunyi was a blockhead, his teaching ability was better than others. With his good friend Jun Yan's assistance, the magic sword made the fastest progress.

The celestial marrow required for the third level has been compressed for twenty years, and the amount of celestial marrow decreases more slowly as time goes by.

Xiao Yunyi seemed to have noticed this as well. When Gu Wen found him today, he did not teach him swordsmanship anymore but brought him to the foot of Tianquan Mountain instead.

A hundred miles outside Luodu City, there stands a sacred mountain that reaches from heaven to earth, and thick fog permeates the foot of Tianquan Mountain.

Countless mortals came in and out downstairs, and all those who went in came out again after about a few minutes.

Formation?

Gu Wen sensed the nature of this layer of fog.

Xiao Yunyi led him into it, and the sight range dropped to three meters. From time to time, mortal figures passed by. The position under his feet kept changing, and the directions of east, south, west and north kept reversing.

It is not an illusion array, but an array involving space.

Following behind Xiao Yunyi, although they only walked a few dozen steps, they passed through the fog in the blink of an eye.

An ancient mountain gate appeared, with sword-like words engraved on it.

【Zhejian Mountain】

Above was a bluestone road that extended all the way to the middle of the mountain. Gu Wen's vision could reach six miles away and he could vaguely see the words "Sword Washing Pool".

Xiao Yunyi asked: "Do you want to go for a walk?"

"Wouldn't it be sneaking away if we go up now?"

Gu Wen had already walked up while he was talking. It was obvious that he was not opposed to sneaking away. Instead, he was eager to try.

Xiao Yunyi was speechless. This was why he had previously thought that Gu Wen was not someone who could practice swordsmanship. This man was too smooth.

But such a smooth person has mastered the true meaning of kendo. Could it be that their philosophy of Zhejian Mountain is wrong?

At this moment, Gu Wen stepped onto the first step. A slight feeling of heaviness spread throughout his body, and the three swords in his body rang slightly.

Then I walked up step by step. The heaviness of each step increased slightly. It was simple and unpretentious, but it tested my basic skills the most.

The 100th step, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600.
By the 8,000th step, Gu Wen was already sweating profusely, but he still had some strength left.

"Actually, it's useless to go up there. The sword pool isn't even open."

Xiao Yunyi standing aside was calm and unaffected. His foundation in Taoism was not much stronger than Gu Wen's, but the gap was extremely huge at this moment.

"Are you kidding me?"

Gu Wen was so tired that he was out of breath. I thought he was panting because he had escaped.

Xiao Yunyi said: "But the Way of Ten Thousand Swords is beneficial to your swordsmanship practice, and may help you make a breakthrough."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Wen, who had some complaints at first, suddenly shut up, lowered his head and continued to move forward, even though each step was more difficult than the last.

As long as I have Taoist Tiansui, I am not afraid of hardship.

Xiao Yunyi showed surprise as he recalled his memories of Gu Wen, who seemed to be beyond the reputation of a madman.

Gu Wen was always busy practicing, chasing others around to ask for advice on swordsmanship. Even when he was kicked out of the house by Wen Jian, he would still bring gifts and apologize the next day.

Perhaps this is the true heart of a sword, the heart that seeks the truth?
All the way to the 9999th step, Gu Wen, panting heavily, supported himself on a huge stone engraved with the words "Sword Washing Pool". In front of him was a white marble platform about the size of a football field, at the end of which was a closed gate covered with vines.

The sword-washing pool should be inside.

But no matter what, Gu Wen couldn't lift his feet. This might be why he needed to at least have the sword technique.

A touch of green came into view, and the willow tree enveloped Gu Wen, and the tremendous pressure on his body was suddenly relieved.

Xiao Yunyi stretched out his hand and said, "Don't force it. All you need is time. It's not worth getting hurt now."

Gu Wen did not act pretentiously. He held the other person's hand and stepped onto the platform. Then he fell to the ground and gasped as if relieved.

[Buddha Sword, minus five years of Heavenly Marrow, the third level requires forty-five years of Heavenly Marrow]

[Devil Sword, minus five years of Heavenly Marrow, the third level requires fifteen years of Heavenly Marrow]

"It's a good deal."

Gu Wen turned his head to look at Xiao Yunyi. The young man was as handsome as jade, with a temperament as sharp as a sword. He stared at the sword washing pool in a trance.

He smiled and said, "Why? Are you afraid that you can't win against Akabane and the others?"

Under the current circumstances, Xiao Yunyi can only compete with himself, but he has no chance of winning against Yu Jian Buddha and the others.

Xiao Yunyi shook his head and said, "I just can't win against you. Their swordsmanship is not as good as mine. If I want to, their swords will be nothing in front of me in an instant."

Are you, Xiao Mu, so crazy?
Gu Wen blinked. He was not so low in EQ as to expose the other party. What if he really could do it?

He said: "How can I be better than you? If I were better than you, you would have to call me senior."

"The true meaning of the sword." Xiao Yunyi turned his head and looked directly at Gu Wen. His face, as cold as a sword sculpture, was as serious as ever. "If I don't know the true meaning of the sword, it will be sooner or later that you surpass me."

Gu Wen did not refute, but half-raised himself and asked jokingly, "How about I teach you?"

A wisp of sword energy like white mist condensed and was placed in front of Xiao Yunyi. His eyes were instantly imprisoned.

"Aren't you afraid that if I learn it, there will be no chance for me to surpass you?"

"Since I can teach you, I am naturally not afraid of you surpassing me. If you really surpass me, I only have one request."

Gu Wen showed such a carefree smile that Xiao Yunyi took his eyes off the true meaning of the sword.

"You can teach me when the time comes. It's that simple."

Xiao Yunyi was stunned for a long time, then he smiled faintly and shook his head, saying, "The true meaning of the way of the sword cannot be taught, but I roughly know the gap between you and me."

The heart towards the Tao, the heart seeking the Tao, this is the difference between him and Gu Wen.

The true meaning of Kendo is not the sword, but the Tao.

This is not something that can be achieved through enlightenment. Xiao Yunyi cannot be like Gu Wen, who is not ashamed to ask questions, and cannot accept anything for the sake of practice.

"Gu Wen, I don't want to practice the three swords anymore."

Xiao Yunyi said softly, and then his aura suddenly surged and continued to rise.

The fifth level of Taoism, the fifth level of Taoism is perfect. The sixth level of Taoism, the sixth level of Taoism is perfect!
All three swords were broken into pieces, and the swords were shattered to the extreme.

This is the method of Zhejian Mountain, and it is also the path that the sect arranged for Xiao Yunyi in the beginning, but he has been holding on to it tightly.

He raised the sword to the sky and chopped it down a thousand feet long. The sword light illuminated the Luo River like the Milky Way.

"You are now the best swordsman in the world, and I am temporarily the best. I can help you improve your swordsmanship to a higher level. I hope you can show me the power of the true swordsmanship."

Gu Wen was confused. They were talking nicely, why did the conversation suddenly end?
(End of this chapter)