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Chapter 218 A Thousand-Foot Peak Blade Qi, Bursting Open a Heart's Hidden Abyss! Thirty-Six Jade Swords, All Extreme Martial Weapons

The identity of 'Zhou Chongyang' was then revealed.

Deep within Ji Xiu's Purple Mansion, the 'Primordial Dao Talisman' he was nurturing was now faintly glowing, and ripples were beginning to form.

When Ji Xiu could clearly see the 'writing' that appeared on it.

Followed by!

The mysteries of the 'Human Immortal Primordial Embryo' awakened in his physical body.

Ji Xiu instinctively moved his muscles and bones, just like he used to practice martial arts.

In an instant, a surge of blood and qi, thick as mercury and turbulent as waves, like thunderclaps, flowed continuously through his body, limbs, and meridians, seemingly inexhaustible!

What immense power this is!
If it is released completely without any obstruction, it will break through the floodgates of the 'physical body'.
Based on Ji Xiu's knowledge and estimation, even a sect leader might not be able to match him!

Fortunately, every part of his muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs was sealed and firmly bound by a force that seemed like an imperial edict.

The aura emanating from him was of the same origin as Zhou Chongyang beside him, suggesting that Zhou Chongyang had personally placed the constraints on his 'human immortal embryo' when he brought him back.

This was to prevent him from using his full strength and power again, which would cause his lifespan to decline once more. Before he could fully develop his five internal organs and completely master the 'Martial Arts Body,' he would be worn down to the point of being like firewood, completely withered!
"Huhu."

Caught off guard, Ji Xiu, whose 'Human Immortal Embryo' had been used in advance, had activated a wisp of the power of his innate Dao body. As a result, he was pressed down by his muscles and bones and was panting heavily. His eyes began to turn red.

At this moment, he felt as if he was about to be completely crushed by the 'Martial Arts Body' that his body possessed.

Left with no other choice, he could only instinctively absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Only highly skilled Taoist practitioners who have opened up their Purple Palace (a point on the lower abdomen) can accomplish this.

Under immense pressure, Ji Xiu had forgotten that he was not the original self, but rather the 'Wang Quan Wu Mu' from two hundred years ago.

In his memory, the 'Wang Quan family' from which Wang Quan Wu Mu came was merely a wealthy family with limited vision.

The Wang family was overjoyed to see such a prodigy among their descendants. They kept him at home to nurture him, intending to preserve their family's reputation and propel him towards becoming a noble and powerful clan. Thus, they never sent him to the main branch of the family, fearing that he might forget his origins.

Therefore, Wang Quanwu wasted many years of his life and never came into contact with the Divine Soul.

In other words, at this time, Ji Xiu knew absolutely nothing about spiritual cultivation.

but.
With each breath he took.

Yet they could all breathe in and return to the majestic gate covered in snow, with its rich aura that seemed to capture the very essence of heaven and earth!

For a moment, Ji Xiu felt his mouth watering, as if he were chewing on those 'qi essences' to replenish himself.

Even when she closed her eyes, her skin glowed faintly, and her blood and qi, which were almost out of control due to her constitution, gradually calmed down!
One side.

As Zhou Chongyang led Ji Xiu into the 'Ancestral Court of the Sword Dao,' he paused, his previously furrowed brows and backward glances now showing a hint of emotion:
"This"

The ancestral temple of the sword path is located at the "Peak of Ten Thousand Ren", which is at the end of the Changbai Mountains and the Heilongjiang River.

It stands tall among the tallest buildings in the North, like a celestial blade that cuts through heaven and earth, a formidable chasm, plunged fiercely into this vast and desolate land.

According to legend, Ren Chunqiu was one of the first ten ancestors who established the 'Ancestral Court of the Sword'.

When this sect was established, it once suppressed a peerless powerhouse who had fallen into demonic darkness and was tainted by the abyss's energy beneath this 'thousand-foot-high peak'.

However, that was all in the distant past, a time of great upheaval. It is said that the establishment of each lineage of the Ten Directions Heavenly Pillar is well-documented, and was established to suppress the 'great evil' and protect the principles of human immortality and martial arts.

But as hundreds of years passed, not a single sign of the so-called 'great misfortune' appeared, and eventually, no one mentioned it anymore.

Instead, it became a 'status symbol'.

For example, the "Thunderfire Refining Hall" in Zhenwu Mountain and the "Broken Sword Tomb" in Jiangnan Sword Mountain.
And so on, strange places and wonders.

And before us lies the ancestral temple of the sword path, with its iron chains and railings, the peaks shrouded in mist, and the 'scars' etched on the weathered stone walls.

These are the remains of countless martial artists and swordsmen who have traveled thousands of miles over the centuries to pay homage to the Sword Court and hone their skills and refine their cultivation at this towering peak.

It took many years to form.

Ordinary Qi cultivators are far from qualified to absorb the sharp spiritual energy of the 'Ancestral Court of the Blade Dao'!
If one is not already a high-level cultivator who can separate their primordial spirit from their body, or even refine a elixir of magical power.

Being here, one can only swallow or ingest a little bit.

They would be severely cut by the 'sword energy' left behind by countless martial arts swordsmen over thousands of years!
At best, it causes vomiting blood and injury; at worst, it leaves a mark on the dantian, turning an imperfect foundation into a flawed one!

If disciples of the ancestral court of swordsmanship wish to absorb spiritual energy, they must go to the "Body Refining Hall" in the "Seven Halls and Five Courtyards," which is specifically used to refine the "Thousand-Foot Peak Sword Qi." Only by relying on formations and secret techniques can the sharpness within the spiritual energy be reduced and transformed for cultivation.

but.
That brat Wang Quan Wu Mu completely ignored this theory!

Zhou Chongyang slightly raised his eyelids and quietly looked at the young man in front of him, who seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, his physical body and left chest cavity.

There was even a throbbing heart that, which had been overwhelmed, was subtly and slowly gathering those spiritual energies.

It not only calmed the blood and qi, but also revealed the hidden outline of the five internal organs!

For a moment, Zhou Chongyang's eyes narrowed slightly, and he was amazed:

"This 'Innate Dao Body' is actually so profound?"

He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Through the ages.

Since the establishment of the Great Mystic, there have been a total of six verifiable 'innate Dao bodies'.

Those six people, without exception, were like a blazing, inextinguishable sun, shining brightly throughout history.

It is precisely because of those records.

Upon discovering Wang Quan Wu Mu, Zhou Chongyang pondered for a moment before deciding to bring him back.

By the time of Zhou Chongyang, the ancestral court of swordsmanship had not produced any particularly outstanding sword masters among the seven halls and five academies.

Looking further back, even the chief disciples of a hall and the true disciples of an academy are mostly quite ordinary.

Even when placed in a major category, they are all top-notch.

But if one were to become a pillar of heaven, shoulder the responsibility of upholding the family's honor, compete with the pillars of heaven, the great families, and the contemporary prodigies of the outside world, and secure a prominent position in the family's history...
That pales in comparison.

It was all unintentional; he didn't have much hope that Ji Xiu would make up for the deficit in a short time and succeed without any leaks.

But he witnessed firsthand that this boy's spiritual cultivation was like a stubborn rock. He had not even been exposed to the teachings of the Daoist arts, yet he had already absorbed the spiritual energy of the world's number one Daoist court and used it to forge and refine the first 'Five Internal Organs Secret Treasury'.
Finally, he got serious and focused.

"The five internal organs are the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. The heart belongs to the fire element."

"Although my ancestral home of the sword path is located at the end of the White Mountains and Black Waters, where the wind and frost are sharp all day long, and the environment is cold, harsh, and barren, it is still one of the top 'spiritual mountains' in the world!"

"Over the centuries, those who have left their marks and auras on this towering stone wall are all powerful and ambitious individuals with burning passion and a desire to vie for supremacy in martial arts."

"Once these people successfully complete their pilgrimage and return, even the worst of them will be at least a Dragon-Tiger or a pseudo-Martial Saint, forming their own sect."

"The thoughts and wills they left behind, after being baptized by the sword energy of this towering peak, are naturally the most superior treasures for tempering the 'heart's hidden treasure. However, for hundreds of years, who has dared to inhale and exhale this 'top-tier sword energy' into their heart?"

"A single misstep could result in a fatal blow to the heart, killing you instantly!"

"But this young man is fearless and doesn't know the tricks of the trade."

"Furthermore, for some reason, this 'innate Dao body' broke through some of my constraints, making it hard for him to breathe. In order to protect himself, he instinctively tried to gather spiritual energy and temper his heart, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise."

"If we get through this hurdle..."

"Over the past sixteen years, he has finally taken his first real step in the path of martial arts."

Zhou Chongyang's eyes seemed to be able to see through all the truths.

The transformation that occurred in Ji Xiu.
Can't hide it from him.

However, the towering sword energy surrounding it, which had been worshipped by swordsmen for hundreds of years, seemed insufficient for him to fully condense his first 'Heart Treasury'.

Just as he was pondering this to himself
Whoosh whoosh!
Several powerful figures, their sword energies majestic and their sleeves billowing, arrived amidst the snow!

The immense power emanating from these individuals was overwhelming. If Ji Xiu hadn't inhaled and exhaled the 'Thousand-Foot Peak Blade Qi' at this moment, he would have been unable to instinctively refine and condense the first stage of the Human Immortal Primordial Embryo, the 'Heart Treasury'.
I'm afraid that a quick glance would be quite a surprise.

Because any one of the figures appearing here possesses a power far surpassing any of the strong individuals he has ever encountered!
As these figures landed on the snow-covered stone steps, before the gates of the Blade Court, they were all stunned to see this young man, who had absorbed the Blade Court's aura in hundreds of years.

"Master Sword, where did you find such a character?"

Among them, the master of the Body Refining Hall, one of the Seven Halls and Five Academies, couldn't help but speak up. The Body Refining Hall, which he was in charge of, was responsible for collecting the Thousand Blade Qi, transforming it, and supplying it to the disciples of the Blade Court for their cultivation.

They were perfectly aware of the dangers and power involved. How could an ordinary person possibly cultivate in such a way?
"This boy"

"He's using the 'Peak Blade Qi' to blast open the 'Heart Treasury,' a secret treasure of the five internal organs, after the Qi Sea is opened!"

At this moment, the head of the Great Snow Blade Academy, one of the five major blade academies under the Blade Court and responsible for teaching the outer disciples of the five directions, had eyes as sharp as candles and was the first to discover the mystery, and couldn't help but exclaim in shock!
A moment.

This terrified the other powerful figures and influential individuals.

Using this 'Peak Blade Qi' to blast open the 'Heart's Hidden Space'... What?!

Rarely seen in the world!

People say that their ancestral home of swordsmanship is unparalleled in its domineering ways and that those who wield swords are incomparably fierce, but in the hundreds of years of their entire lineage, there has never been such a precedent!
"This young man has become a master of Qi cultivation at such a young age, and he also has such a grand spirit. The Sword Master has keen insight. He brought him back, presumably to send him to a certain Palace Master or the Sword Academy for training. With a little tempering, he will be taken as a true disciple, right?"

The Hall Master of Body Refinement, who had spoken earlier, nodded, his eyes showing approval:

“This kid has been able to shut down the main business of my ‘Body Refining Hall’ in my decades of experience. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

"If he can survive a few years and prove his background is clean, I would like to take him as a disciple."

Upon hearing this, the master of the Great Snow Blade Academy, who had spoken earlier, remained noncommittal.
“It would be perfectly acceptable to take on such a promising talent as a disciple.”

Suddenly, opinions were divided.

Only Zhou Chongyang looked at the transformed Ji Xiu, and after a long while, shook his head:
"Do not."

Ok?
Upon hearing Zhou Chongyang, the master of the Sword Court and a peerless figure among mortals, speak, everyone's hearts trembled slightly. Could it be...?
"The swordsman is personally taking on apprentices?"

"That is a blessing for this child."

For a moment, some people praised it, while others pondered it in their hearts.

Could it be
After this sword master advanced to the 'Peak of the Human Realm', does he want to appoint a successor?

However, before these giants could even think about it further...

The next moment, Zhou Chongyang spoke, his words like a thunderclap:

"Do not."

"I can't teach him anything, so..."

His tone was firm, not casual, as he said:

"I want to take on a disciple on behalf of my master, and in the name of the acting sword master, I will take 'Wang Quan Wu Mu' as my junior brother."

"Of course, with his current achievements, it is naturally difficult for him to suppress the 'Seven Palaces and Five Academies'. We swordsmen have always believed that the capable should come first."

"Although his position is high, he is not yet listed among the true disciples, so everyone, including the true disciples of the Sword Court, need not worry about him."

That's what they say.

However, when these powerful figures of the Sword Court heard this, it undoubtedly caused a huge uproar!

At a time when heavy snow was falling, these were powerful figures whose mere stomp of their feet could shake the entire state.

They surrounded Ji Xiu, forming a circle, and spoke rapidly, eager to communicate with 'Zhou Chongyang':
"Master Sword, what's gotten into you?!"

Among them, the Master of the Body Refining Hall was an old man with a red nose, carrying a broadsword on his back. He immediately glared and pointed at Zhou Chongyang:
"He's just a kid, he has no seniority and no ability."

"Although the old master of the sword was only a conservative, during his reign, the swords of the north and the swords of the south were evenly matched. He did not control the source of swords in the eighteen states and make all swords in the world submit and worship him, but he was still considered one of the best in his time."

"You accept apprentices on behalf of your master"

"Isn't that an insult to him?"

The ancestral court of swordsmanship has a fierce atmosphere. If someone is bullied outside, it is usually because if you beat up the younger one, an older one will come; if you beat up the older one, an even older one will come. They advocate fighting side by side.

There may be many internal conflicts.

However, when looking outwards, they are basically the same, especially with Jiangnan Jianshan.

Throughout the ages.

Swords and blades must contend to determine which is superior.

From the headmaster to the true disciples, everyone in the ancestral court of swordsmanship takes pride in breaking their swords.

Breaking a sword from the Jiangnan Sword Mountain sect is a symbol of martial arts.

Therefore, while there is a hierarchy within the sect, it is not as rigid as it once was.

There are seven halls and five courtyards, totaling twelve sword lineages.

Those in charge range from those who possess the "True Qi Path Skill" to those who possess the "Martial Arts Body".
From 'Title of Heavenly Skill' to 'Martial Saint's Technique'.
They all have complete lineage inheritance!
In this world, those who transmit the Dharma are the most noble, hence their high status. Even the Lord of the Blade Court is merely a leader elected by the twelve lineages. Some ancient figures have even deeper seniority than the Lord of the Blade Court!

As for Zhou Chongyang, he only recently became the 'Peak of Humanity,' and his experience is still limited. His words are so shocking that they naturally attract dissuasion.

but.
for these.

Zhou Chongyang simply shook his head slightly, looked around, his snow-covered fur coat shoulders, and uttered only a brief sentence.

That's all there is to it.

The assembled giants fell silent in an instant.

"I understand everything."

"but"

“If I were to say that this child possesses an ‘innate Dao body’ and is a born master, then I would be right.”

A moment.

The tense atmosphere suddenly fell silent, leaving only the howling wind and snow.

Everyone's throats bobbed, but before they could speak, Zhou Chongyang's words completely choked them up.

Then, only his leisurely words remained:
"The Great Xuan Dynasty has existed for over seven hundred years."

“The records of ‘all the heavens returned to their places and all the lands were united’ are not unrecorded in our ancestral court of the sword path.”

"If it weren't for the emergence of figures like the Great Mysterious Lord, the First Ten Ancestors, and the Dao Lord of Impermanence of All Laws..."

"How could there be such a great mystery today?"

"Now all those who came before have returned to the ruins."

"If two hundred years from now, there is no 'human immortal' to lift the cauldron."

"Even though our ancestral home of the sword path is ranked among the 'pillars of heaven,' it cannot escape turmoil and catastrophe."

"After the establishment of the Great Xuan, fragments were collected, and although there were only a few words, records about six 'Innate Dao Bodies' were found."

Zhou Chongyang spoke earnestly:
“Those people have all reached the level of ‘human immortals’.”

"Do you think he's worthy?"

After he finished speaking, everyone fell silent.

Before the wind and snow had even subsided.
Suddenly!

Suddenly, the majestic gate of the 'thousand-foot peak' before them trembled slightly, which was felt by all the disciples cultivating within the mountain!

Outside the gate of the ancestral temple of the Dao of the Sword.

These sword masters were still reeling from Zhou Chongyang's words.
Then they saw that Ji Xiu's body suddenly moved without wind, and in the desolate snow, his skin turned red, like a burning cloud, and a raging fire was ignited!
The flames seemed to surge from the 'heart', even carrying a strong sword intent, like 'real fire burning clothes', and even resonated with the overwhelming 'thousand-foot peak sword energy'!

For a while.

The thirty-six swords that were displayed at the top of the mountain and stuck haphazardly into the cliff face all moved at once!
The old swordsman, who sat listlessly at the mountain's summit, his hair disheveled, exuding an air of "I am the peak when I stand at the summit," suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing.
"This is."

He then muttered to himself.

But then, several of the 'thirty-six swords' seemed to come alive, suddenly unsheathing themselves, breaking free from their restraints, piercing through the wind and snow, and heading straight for the stone steps at the foot of the mountain!
To know.

The 'sword' that can be sealed here.
They are all top-grade martial arts divine weapons!

These are relics left by our predecessors; each one is imbued with at least a hundred years of supreme sword energy!
Place it outside.

It can subdue an entire prefecture with a single sip!
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