I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 265 Dragon Pool
Despite several days of sunny weather, the snow and ice on the mountain did not melt.

Chen Zhian stood amidst the pristine white snow, his mind swirling with a torrent of purple energy, while streaks of lightning gathered around him, gradually merging into the Sword Soul Beacon Tower and transforming into a new divine power.

This supernatural power is extremely profound. Although its grade is unknown, given Chen Zhian's current comprehension and the increasingly dense purple aura in his Yellow Court, he can only comprehend a small part of it.

Six days passed in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, Chen Zhian opened his eyes, and in the blink of an eye, a sword light appeared in the void.

The sword light contained layers of thunder, dazzling and possessing astonishing power.

"Thunder Sword..."

Chen Zhian muttered to himself.

Lightning crackled around his body, originating from his fledgling tiger divine power, [Ling Ye].

Chen Zhian ranks fifth on the Young Tiger Stele. This young tiger possesses extraordinary and mysterious powers, especially today.

"If we only consider my cultivation level, it is not easy for me to comprehend the supernatural powers contained in Xu Yuchan's three swords."

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered.

This sword technique contains both thunder and fire swords. No matter how hard Chen Zhian racked his brains or how he tried to deduce it with the sword soul, he could not comprehend the fire sword.

However, Chen Zhian obtained two of the forms of this Thunder Sword, the reason being the Lingye Divine Power.

Shen Tonglingye was originally able to wield thunder and control lightning, and coincidentally, this Thunder Sword was a fusion of thunder and sword energy.

Chen Zhian was able to comprehend the two forms of the Thunder Sword only because he benefited from Ling Ye's help.

"The Thunder Sword has three forms, and the Fire Sword also has three forms. When thunder and fire are combined, there are seven sword techniques in total, but I can only learn two forms of the Thunder Sword."

With a thought, Chen Zhian sent a tiny bolt of lightning that transformed into sword energy that pierced the void. The sharp sword light vanished into the void, but it brought with it bursts of thunder.

Suddenly, thunder roared and clashed above the towering mountain, a terrifying and unpredictable sight.

These lightning bolts, seemingly natural disasters, were accompanied by sword energy, making them extremely mysterious.

"These two Thunder Sword techniques alone are comparable to a second-grade divine power."

If one can master the third level of the Thunder Sword, it will be a first-grade divine power.

If one could fully master the Seven Swords of Thunder and Fire, it would be a great supernatural power.

Chen Zhian took a deep breath...

Great supernatural powers are extremely precious.

Many figures in the Heavenly Palace and Heavenly Palace do not possess the corresponding great supernatural powers, and even if they have the inheritance, it is difficult for them to cultivate them.

"It seems that relying solely on talent, this fire sword technique is too difficult to cultivate. Perhaps I should also cultivate a fire-based divine power, or find a fire-attribute treasure to visualize and comprehend the fire seed, which would help me cultivate the fire sword technique."

"As for the third level of the Thunder Sword..."

Chen Zhian thought for a moment, then took a few more Heavenly Pills to replenish his depleted true essence, and then closed his eyes.

He continued to comprehend the sword energy. The sword spirit beacon behind him seemed to have a life of its own, with the sword energy within constantly pulsating and colliding with the three sword energies left behind by Xu Yuchan, thus comprehending the sword path within.

Three days later, Chen Zhian felt that the third level of the Thunder Sword was close at hand, and he could touch it by gathering sword energy, but he still couldn't grasp the key and couldn't take a step forward.

"We cannot waste time on this mountain peak; there must have been a great upheaval in Xuantianjing."

Chen Zhian was enjoying a peaceful and leisurely life, cultivating supernatural powers on Xiuba Mountain.

With his use of his power to imprison forty people, the capital city must be in an uproar.

There were countless memorials impeaching him before Zhao Fuhuang's desk.

Chen Zhian was not worried. Emperor Zhaofu had given him such power, and when he first exercised it, he was told to restrain himself. If that was really the case, why was there such a grand ceremony to establish this position of holding the seal?

What Chen Zhian truly cared about were the four or five hundred men practicing battle formations in his residence in Qinglian County.

These people are trustworthy, but their foundation is somewhat weak, and they still need many elixirs.

"I need to hurry back to refine the pills."

Chen Zhian shook his head slightly and was about to leave when he suddenly sensed something and turned to look at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance.

But the sea of ​​clouds seemed to be burning with flames, a deep crimson red.

From afar, it looks like a red lotus in full bloom, breathtakingly beautiful, yet filled with unimaginable mystery.

The Sword Soul Beacon Tower behind Chen Zhian quietly dissipated, and the Jade Token Sword transformed into a stream of light, falling into the scabbard at Chen Zhian's waist.

At this moment, Chen Zhian stood amidst the snow-white landscape, his hands behind his back, with a sword at his waist, gazing at the distant crimson.

A few breaths later, someone slowly walked out from that crimson expanse.

The man's left cheek was covered with intricate Sanskrit tattoos, and he wore a bronze Buddha mask on his right cheek.

One hundred and eight prayer beads were wrapped around her neck, each one crisscrossed with sword energy.

At the same time, he carried a precious sword on his back, the scabbard of which was decorated with layers of relief carvings, making it look extremely valuable.

Unlike Chen Zhian's Jade Token Sword, this sword was filled with a fierce and bloody aura. It was the aura emanating from this sword that turned the surrounding sea of ​​clouds crimson.

Chen Zhian naturally recognized this person.

He had seen this person long ago when he returned to Xuantianjing from the Southern Nine Provinces and was invited to the Fourth Prince's villa.

This person is Zhou Chu, who was originally the sixth person on the Chuhu Stele and is now the tenth person on the Chuhu Stele.

Chen Zhian knew Zhou Chu's origins long ago. This man was originally a Vajra in the Wrathful Hall of the Great Zen Temple, but later left the Great Zen Temple for the Great Qian Dynasty and became a disciple of the Jietian Sect.

The Jietian Sect forged a fine sword for Zhou Chu, named [Zhan Ye]. The sword's blade was forged with eighteen layers of hell relief, and it was combined with Zhou Chu's first-grade divine power [Avici Sword Canon], his Buddha's Wrath Sword Soul, and his Xuanfu cultivation...

This person's combat strength may even surpass that of many ordinary celestial beings who have never ascended the Riding Whale Stele!
At this moment, Zhou Chu appeared on Xiuba Mountain, his body radiating heavy sword energy. The 108 prayer beads around his neck resembled 108 precious swords, sharp and emitting a crimson sword light.

Chen Zhian watched quietly as the person arrived, showing no fear on his face, and even a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Zhou Chu arrived at this mountain peak in this manner. He walked barefoot on the snow, made an Amitabha Buddha gesture with one hand, and bowed to Chen Zhi'an: "Brother Chen... Brother Chen."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to sense something, frowned slightly, and turned his head to look around.

In the surrounding void, bursts of lightning and sword light were brewing, colliding with the aura emanating from the Karma-Slaying Sword behind him, causing the crimson color in the sea of ​​clouds to diminish somewhat.

Zhou Chu seemed to be deep in thought.

Chen Zhian remained expressionless and smiled, "In terms of cultivation, I am no better than Tianmen, and in terms of swordsmanship, I am no better than you. It is unworthy of you to call me senior brother."

Zhou Chu shook his head: "Whether it's the Great Zen Temple or the Great Qian... even if we don't come from the same school, I'll still address you as my senior brother."

"Anyone in the world who can surpass me in any way, I would address as Senior Brother, as a sign of my respect for the Dao. Senior Brother Chen is still young, yet he ranks ahead of me on the Young Tiger Stele. How could I possibly feel ashamed to address you as Senior Brother?"

Zhou Chu appeared taciturn, but his words and actions were quite magnanimous. As he spoke, he bowed to Chen Zhian.

"I see." Chen Zhian nodded: "The etiquette of the Great Qian Dynasty is not without reason. There are countless cultivators in the world, and those who have attained enlightenment are given priority."

Addressing each other as "senior brother" is indeed a sign of respect for one's teacher.

At this point, Chen Zhian also smiled and asked, "So, what brings Senior Brother Zhou to see me today?" Zhou Chu replied, "I was asked to come and see your Sword Soul Beacon Tower and to see your background."

Zhou Chu paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Besides being entrusted by others, I also practice swordsmanship myself, and was once listed in the sixth row of the Young Tiger Stele."

Over the past year, I have considered myself to have made great progress, diligently studying the Avici Sword Manual and obtaining the Karma-Slaying Sword... I originally thought that my foundation had become even stronger and that I would be able to break into the top five of the Young Tiger Stele.

Unexpectedly, with this change in rankings, I not only failed to advance further on the Young Tiger Monument, but even fell from sixth to tenth.

I pondered this carefully, but I still couldn't figure out why!

Suddenly, the long sword on Zhou Chu's back emitted bursts of sword light, as if the Buddha was angry and rebuked him in Sanskrit, which resounded throughout the sky!

"I once challenged Wang Zhao, who was originally listed in the fifth line of the Young Tiger Stele. Wang Zhao practiced the Sun and Moon Fist, and his fist intent was as bright as the sun and moon in the sky. He was unparalleled among the younger generation."

His punch was like the sun and moon crashing down from the sky, far more powerful than my sword intent and sword spirit.

It was only because I witnessed the true talent and supernatural abilities of the top five on the Young Tiger Stele that I understood the difficulties they faced.

"I am truly astonished that Senior Brother Chen can rank fifth on the Young Tiger Stele with only the Innate Realm cultivation level, and I am eager to learn from him."

As Zhou Chu spoke, he bowed to Chen Zhian for the third time.

Chen Zhian smiled without changing his expression: "You are joking, sir. I am still young and my cultivation level is not high. I am only at the Heavenly Gate Realm."

My senior brother has already stepped into the Xuan Mansion, and is only one step away from the Heavenly Palace... He could even construct the Heavenly Palace in an instant if he wanted to!
Such cultivation, such talent, plus extraordinary supernatural abilities.

How could I, Chen Zhian, allow you to experience such a lesson?

True essence seemed to flow within the tattoos on Zhou Chu's face, and a fierce aura rose up. The light emanating from the Zhan Ye sword behind him grew even more intense, becoming terrifying to the extreme.

“I also know that if I challenge my senior brother with my current cultivation level, even if I win, it will be an unfair victory for me.”

Challenging the Heavenly Gate with only the Profound Mansion Realm level would likely yield little result.

However... since we both cultivate the sword path and the sword soul, we can make some comparisons.

"A clash of sword spirits, judging superiority by sword energy, and determining the winner by understanding the Way of the Sword. What do you think, Senior Brother?"

Zhou Chu spoke slowly and deliberately, his eyes calm.

Chen Zhian listened quietly, then suddenly his eyes lit up and he smiled, “I’ve heard that the top five on the Young Tiger Stele are great opportunities for travelers. Anyone on the Young Tiger Stele can challenge or hunt down the top five and seize their opportunities.”

How can I believe that you are not plotting against me?

Chen Zhian asked directly.

Zhou Chu shook his head slightly, then his eyes flashed, and a glint of light also flashed across his wrist guard.

Immediately afterwards, a fragment appeared high in the void!

This fragment appears to be a shard of a mirror, reflecting the scenery on the mountain peak, while simultaneously exuding a completely different aura.

This aura was unfamiliar yet majestic and noble.

Chen Zhian looked up at the fragments, lost in thought.

In the next instant, an eye appeared on the shard of mirror.

This eye was cold and indifferent, looking down at the mountain peaks, down at the snow on the peaks, and even down at Chen Zhian and Zhou Chu!

"Who is this person?"

Chen Zhian sensed the profound aura emanating from those eyes and was somewhat surprised.

"I'll vouch for you; you can discuss the merits of your sword spirit with Zhou Chu!" A voice came from the fragment.

He was indifferent yet arrogant, as if he could control everything, as if Zhou Chu would never harbor ill intentions if he gave the word.

Chen Zhian also sensed from the voice that this person was extremely arrogant and disdainful of using schemes and tricks to harm him.

After a moment's thought, Chen Zhian's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked, "Are you from the Great Qian Dynasty?"

No sound came from the fragment.

Chen Zhian glanced at Zhou Chu, and considering Zhou Chu's identity, he already had some guesses about this person's identity.

He didn't ask any more questions, and a sword spirit beacon tower instantly appeared behind him.

The beacon tower stood tall, its flames billowing and reaching across the world.

Hundreds of sword energies bloomed in the void.

Faint shouts of battle could be heard throughout the world!
Immediately afterwards, these numerous sword energies transformed into a sword domain, sweeping over and instantly enveloping the mountains and rivers, and Zhou Chu.

Zhou Chu sensed the surging sword energy emanating from the beacon tower, perceiving its profound mystery, and his eyes filled with a newfound respect.

He then sat down cross-legged, and the sword behind him remained unsheathed, but a Buddha image appeared.

The Buddha appeared and disappeared, and his appearance was vaguely visible, just like in the early Zhou Dynasty, with his face covered with Sanskrit scriptures!

Immediately afterwards, the Buddha glared angrily, and golden light burst forth from his eyes. The shimmering golden light transformed into numerous sword energies, which then ignited into raging flames.

This flame is not some mysterious fire, but rather a manifestation of the Buddha's anger.

It is the Buddha's Wrath Sword Soul that Zhou Chu cultivated!
At this very moment, a beacon tower stands atop Xiuba Mountain, with billowing flames and billowing smoke, its sword intent waving like a battle flag, its fighting spirit unparalleled.

Another Buddha, holding a wrathful mudra, transformed his anger into countless sword lights that enveloped the heavens and earth.

Chen Zhian and the early Zhou Dynasty...

The two true prodigies who ranked among the top ten on the Young Tiger Stele did not use their true essence or supernatural powers today; they simply manifested their sword souls.

The sword spirit manifests sword energy and sword light, vying to determine who is superior.

However, there were not only these two sword energies on the mountain. The three sword lights left by Xu Yuchan were hidden in the snow and the sword energy spread in the sea of ​​clouds. They were also transmitted to a very distant place through some very unique supernatural power.

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Dragon Pool!

Wearing a Taoist robe and carrying a sword on his back, Xu Yuchan opened his eyes and looked at the unfathomable Dragon Pool, where the old dragon Chen Mian was also present.

On the surface of the Dragon Pool, a swordsman wearing a straw hat and white clothes met his gaze.

Xu Yuchan's eyes lit up with interest, and he suddenly flicked his sleeve.

With flowing sleeves, a scene appears in the void.

The scene revealed Chen Zhian and Zhou Chulai.

The white-clad swordsman was somewhat surprised, then upon closer inspection, he was immediately astonished...

"This Chen Zhian has actually cultivated the sword soul to such a level?"

(End of this chapter)