Embers of Sword

Chapter 140 Sword Qi Competition
After the Lord of Forget-Your-Sorrow Island left, the pressure that surrounded him gradually dissipated.

Xie Xuanyi noticed that people were coming and going beside him, but no one was looking at him, thinking about him, or even paying attention to him.

Even Yuan Yi, who had greeted him before, "ignored" this place.

After the Lord of Forget-Sorrow Island left, the noisy and chaotic sounds gradually came.

This corner seemed to have been separated from the world before, and only returned to the normal world at this moment.

"Thank you, brother Zhen."

Amid the noise, the crowd made way, and a thin young man in gorgeous robes, surrounded by dozens of people, walked straight towards Xie Xuanyi.

It was the Prince of Jiangning.

Prince Jiangning stopped and said with a smile: "Xie brother, how was your night last night?"

"Thanks to the prince."

Xie Xuanyi was too lazy to get up. He just glanced at her and then looked away: "I slept well last night."

Those who came to ask about the sword last night were all from the residence of Prince Jiangning.

The conflict between the two had already spread throughout the Sword Palace, but there was no concrete evidence.

But at the moment.

When Prince Jiangning arrived at the dojo, the first thing he did was to greet Xie Zhen...which almost confirmed that the recent rumors in the Sword Palace were true.

"It's a shame that you don't participate in the Sword Qi Ceremony."

Prince Jiangning looked a little regretful, and took the initiative to speak in a voice transmission: "I still hope to have a few moves with Brother Xie Zhen."

Xie Xuanyi looked at his nose and his heart, talking to the prince of Jiangning while comprehending the golden body method that the owner of Wangyou Island had mentioned before: "I said before... If the prince wants to ask about the sword, you can come to my mansion at any time."

"It's not a good idea to ask the sword in private, right?"

Prince Jiangning looked in the direction of the law enforcers from Jin'ao Peak and said with a smile, "What if the punches and kicks are too heavy and someone dies... wouldn't that ruin the Sword Qi Ceremony?"

"Don't worry, I'll keep it under control."

Xie Xuanyi also laughed when he heard this: "No one will be killed."

The atmosphere in the dojo was somewhat frozen.

The message between the two did not get out.

Everyone only knew that Prince Jiangning and Xie Zhen seemed to have "come to blows", and no one knew what was said between the two, but the tense atmosphere was obvious.

Whoosh whoosh!
Several sounds that broke through the air were heard.

The Jinao Peak law enforcer arrived in time and stood between the two men.

"Don't worry, fellow brothers."

Prince Jiangning quickly smiled and raised his hands, saying, "I was just catching up with Brother Xie Zhen."

This little episode attracted a lot of people's attention.

Even the big shots sitting in the front row cast their concerned glances.

But after a few simple words.

Prince Jiangning led the delegation away, and many discussions were heard among the seats in the dojo.

"I heard that today's sword energy qualification review...Xie Sheng's evaluation result was 'A-level'."

"Top Armor... In the entire Dasui Sword Palace, there seems to be only one person in nearly sixty years."

"It has spread all over Jiangning that Xie Sheng's qualifications in all aspects are not inferior to Xie Xuanyi, and even better... He was originally scheduled to compete in three duels today, but when his opponents heard that they were going to compete with the prince, they all chose to give up. I think the final result of this sword energy competition will be that Xie Sheng will win."

These sounds naturally also reached Xie Xuanyi's ears.

He continued to rest with his eyes closed, smiling nonchalantly.

In fact, during these sixty years, he was not the only one who could achieve an A-level score in sword energy aptitude in Dasui Sword Palace.

Huang Su, who was picked up and brought back to Lotus Peak that year, was also ranked top one.

This so-called sword energy qualification.

It is the degree of "fit" between the cultivator and the sword energy.

The higher the sword energy aptitude, the faster one can comprehend the sword intent. If one can join the Dashui Sword Palace in the future... the speed at which one can control the "Sword Energy Edict" will be faster!
The reason why Dasui Sword Palace has such a transcendent status is that even in its decline, it is still far superior to ordinary sects.

It is because of the existence of the "Sword Qi Order"!

This is the "supreme treasure" left behind by successive masters and mountain masters.

Each main peak has hundreds of thousands of years of sword energy and remnants of sword art. The person who takes charge of the main peak can control the "Sword Energy Command" of the mountain and comprehend the sword energy and artistic conception of the main peak day and night. If there is an invasion by foreign enemies, then in the main peak formation, with the help of the Sword Energy Command, the mountain master's combat power will be raised to a higher level!
Don’t be fooled by Huang Su’s young age, he was promoted not long ago.

Now with "Fu Liuyun" and the blessing of the Lotus Peak sword energy decree, she can definitely fight against the late stage Yin Shen and not be at a disadvantage!

Having high aptitude in sword energy is naturally a good thing.

But it's not that important.

The silly son of the master of Forget-Sorrow Island probably doesn't have a very high aptitude in sword energy, but will it hinder his rapid progress in cultivation?
Three Thousand Avenue.

There is always a way that allows you to go.

……

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Over the next few days, Xie Xuanyi came to the dojo every day, ostensibly to watch the sword energy ceremony.

But in fact.

He just meditated and practiced...trying to break through to the Golden Body Realm using the method taught by the Lord of Forget Worry Island.

Close the major orifices and allow the golden vital energy to flow into the meridians to create a golden body.

The guidance of this top martial artist made Xie Xuanyi suddenly enlightened, but it was still difficult to advance to the "Golden Body". The closure of all the major acupoints could not be done at the same time, so that the golden primordial fire was intermittent and difficult to circulate a complete cycle in the body.

Xie Xuanyi knew very well that since waking up in Yuzhu Town, his cultivation had actually progressed very quickly.

Many times, no matter how hard you try, you still cannot make a breakthrough.

What is needed for spiritual practice may just be an opportunity.

In the eyes of outsiders.

Now that Xie Zhen had obtained the Lotus Jade Order, there was no need for him to participate in the so-called grand ceremony. The reason he attended every day was simply to watch meaningful battles.

Now everything is the same as Fangyuanfang predicted. Except for Jing Qingming, all the caves are shortlisted.

These young cave gods do have their own "talents".

The most eye-catching one is Xie Sheng, the Prince of Jiangning!

In the past few days, Prince Jiangning has been promoted with overwhelming momentum.

There is no suspense in these battles.

The state of perfection of the cave heaven is far beyond that of other cultivators in the Sword Qi Ceremony.

In fact, the outside world's speculation about Xie Xuanyi's behavior was only half correct.

The reason why he attended every day was indeed for "one person".

But that person is not the Prince of Jiangning at all...

When the day is over, return to the mansion...

He had to deal with the burly young man with the heavy sword.

Perhaps because the Lord of Wangyou Island showed up in person and said hello, the news of Duan Zhao's participation in the Sword Qi Ceremony was kept secret by the Chief Lawyer himself. This sixteen-year-old Golden Body Realm cultivator has not yet entered anyone's field of vision, and has advanced all the way inconspicuously. According to this trend, he will most likely secure a spot in the "top ten" without revealing his cards.

After all, he is the biological son of the owner of Wangyou Island.

But there are fewer and fewer people as you go back.

This kid Duan Zhao will be noticed sooner or later.

The daily competition is over.

Xie Xuanyi would help this silly boy review the situation. At his request, Duan Zhao had to completely give up his physical advantage when fighting against lower-level opponents these days, and simply use the power of his sword to overwhelm the opponent and win.

This silly boy's sword energy aptitude is only B+, but his comprehension is very good.

Although the heavy sword manual casually compiled by the Lord of Wangyou Island knows nothing about the sword-fighting part, the training experience and fighting methods of this top martial artist are truly rare treasures.

Xie Xuanyi made some slight modifications.

The sword manual derived from the boxing manual has a "charm".

Xie Xuanyi only taught one move every day, but Duan Zhao made rapid progress.

Because the foundation laid by Wangyou Island is really rich.

In just three to five days, he has made tremendous progress!

It can be said that a small half of the "martial arts state of mind" that the Lord of Wangyou Island had worked so hard to teach has been transformed into the application of kendo.

Every move is well-organized.

Of course...if he only uses a sword, Duan Zhao is currently unable to compete with these cave-heaven geniuses in the Sword Qi Ceremony.

So Xie Xuanyi deliberately reminded him.

If you really feel "incapable of doing it", just throw away the heavy sword and punch him, don't bear the humiliation.

This little guy has the entire Forget-Your-Sorrow Island behind him. Who would dare to cause trouble for him unless he beats up the direct descendants of the Da Chu royal family?

today.

It was the last day of the Sword Qi Ceremony.

Follow the rules.

Today, the top ten in the sword energy competition will be decided, and then Jin'ao Peak will hold a banquet. All the mountain masters and the finalists will gather together. At the dinner, they will accept disciples and become apprentices... After a night's rest, tomorrow will be the opening day of Xuanshui Cave Heaven. These young geniuses will step into Xuanshui Cave Heaven and look for their own "opportunities".

The dojo today is exceptionally lively.

In addition to the big shots who had been watching the battle in the past few days, several masters of the main peaks also came in person.

There were countless eyes watching inside and outside the Sword Palace.

The entire Da Chu Dynasty, and even Nanli... are paying attention to the results of today's competition!

Dasui Sword Palace has been closed for ten years.

This sword energy competition will determine the future fortune of the Sword Palace.

If nothing unexpected happens.

The first place in today's sword energy competition will be taken by Xie Sheng, the prince of Jiangning.

In the past few days of confrontation, no one could match him.

However, today is a little "weird"...

It’s almost time for the competition.

The law enforcers of Jin'ao Peak did not inform the twenty opponents to prepare to go on stage.

Besides.

The center seat in the first row of the dojo, the most important seat, was left vacant today.

Huang Su, the master of Lotus Peak, and the master of Zhenyin Peak sat on both sides of the first seat.

obviously.

This position... is reserved for the Sword Palace's Chief Law Officer.

From the beginning of the Sword Qi Ceremony till now, it has always been hosted by Qi Lie, the disciple of the Chief Law Officer.

Suddenly there was a loud "bang"!
At the top of Jin'ao Peak, bells and drums are vibrating.

Golden light flashed out from the clouds behind the mountain.

Qi Lie came to the Taoist temple holding the sword energy decree. Although Jin'ao Peak had specially reserved the first seat for the chief lawyer today, the much-anticipated chief lawyer of the Sword Palace still did not show up.

"Fellow Daoists."

Qi Lie stepped on the flying sword, hanging high above the dojo.

He held the golden decree in both hands and announced loudly: "In compliance with the order of the Lord of Law, I hereby announce to the world... Dasui Sword Palace has been closed for ten years, but now it is open. The luck is too strong, so we have to make changes to the rules of previous years."

"Today's Sword Qi Ceremony will not distinguish between ranks or decide who comes first."

"The number of people who can enter Xuanshui Cave Heaven for enlightenment has been expanded to twenty!"

(End of this chapter)