Fairy, return my flying sword to me

Chapter 240 The Path of Golden Core Cultivation
The news that the Chunyang Sword Sect wanted to hold a grand sword-cultivation ceremony spread instantly to all directions with their messengers.

The two elders of Zhengyang Sect, being outsiders who were the first to learn the news, decided to immediately set off to return to their sect and report this good news.

As members of an outer sect, Lin Jian naturally avoided discussing matters related to the secret realm with the elders of the Chunyang Sword Sect.

Even though they were told that a grand sword-cultivation ceremony for the entire Seventh Realm was to be held, they didn't know the details behind it. All they knew was that the Pure Yang Sword Sect had prepared very generous rewards for the ceremony.

According to the "rumors" circulating among his own disciples, if a disciple performs exceptionally well enough, he might even be able to inherit the swordsmanship of a senior sword immortal.

If the disciples of Zhengyang Sect got their hands on this, wouldn't they take off instantly?

Their Zhengyang Sect was not far from the Chunyang Sword Sect, and they were the first to learn of this news.

It is said that this sword cultivation grand ceremony was held rather hastily. At the same time as the decision was made to hold it, the disciples of the Chunyang Sword Sect had already begun to compete against each other.

If disciples from other sects can arrive immediately, they will naturally have more time to showcase their abilities and compete.

In this situation, apart from the Pure Yang Sword Sect itself, only the disciples of the Zheng Yang Sect have the most ample time.

Perhaps their disciple could win the championship?
They rushed back to the Zhengyang Sect's mountain gate without stopping, carrying the transmission of skills and the collection of scriptures.

Almost everyone in the Zhengyang Sect eagerly awaited their return.

"Did it work?"

"Would they be willing to let Jian'er join their secret realm?"

"How's the situation?"

Before the two could even catch their breath, they heard the other elders from their sect pressing them with questions.

The three of them were gone for quite a while; if it hadn't worked out, they should have returned long ago.

They only returned now, probably to wait for the opening of the secret realm.

After all, they had some understanding of the Pure Yang Sword Sect's secret realm; it wasn't like anyone could just be allowed in immediately.

Before the designated time, the Chunyang Sword Sect will not even allow its own disciples to enter.

"They definitely went inside..."

"How much did it cost?"

"Why didn't Jian'er come back with you? Did something happen to him?"

"Could something have happened to Jian'er in their secret realm?!"

The elders spoke one after another, their eagerness evident in their words, each with their own worries.

Some were worried about the sect's hard-won prodigy, while others were worried that the sect had paid too high a price in this matter.

In the end, the sect leader pressed his hand down, signaling everyone to calm down, "Quiet down! You're all getting on in years, why are you still so unsteady?"

The sect leader then looked at the two elders with concern, "How was your trip?"

"Good news! All good news!" Zang Jing's dark face turned bright red with excitement. "Not only did we not pay any price on this trip, but the Chunyang Sword Sect even plans to let all the sword cultivators of our Zhengyang Sect go to their secret realm for training! As for Lin Jian... he is highly appreciated by the Chunyang Sword Sect leader and is staying at their sect as a guest."

The Buddhist canon is also adept at extracting key words, skipping the background and getting straight to the point.

As expected, this incredible news instantly stunned the entire audience.

"What?! They actually agreed to let Jian'er enter the secret realm without any conditions?"

"And they even made all the disciples of our Zhengyang Sect participate in their secret realm training?"

What exactly happened on your trip?

"Could it be that their Pure Yang Sword Sect needs something from our Zheng Yang Sect?"

"Could it be that you've found something wrong with the Pure Yang Sword Sect?"

"Ahem!" Chuan Gong coughed twice to attract everyone's attention. "Let me explain this matter to you all slowly..."

As the transmission of skills unfolded, all the key events before and after the trip were clearly explained.

When they heard that the Pure Yang Sword Sect hadn't asked the Zheng Yang Sect for any conditions, but was willing to give up a spot for Lin Jian just because he had produced a pill formula, they couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

The pill formula that even the Pure Yang Sword Sect values ​​so highly must have extraordinary effects. At least in the eyes of the Pure Yang Sword Sect, its value is far greater than the conditions they have proposed.

If only some conditions had been offered at the time to retain exclusive ownership of this formula...

"Sigh! This kid is really something. He has such a good pill formula but doesn't know how to hand it over to the sect. Do you think we would do him a disservice?"

"Yes! Even the Pure Yang Sword Sect is eager to acquire it, so it must be of the highest quality! You two are really something. Do you think our Zheng Yang Sect is some small, insignificant sect with no foundation? We could just give them some extra benefits, why make them exchange it for the pill formula?"

Zang Jing explained at the opportune moment, “As you all may not know, the production of this elixir formula is extremely difficult. If only our Zheng Yang Sect possesses it, the amount of elixir we can produce will be far from enough for our own disciples, let alone for us to exchange for profit.”

"Although we have handed over the pill formula, in return we have secured a long-term cooperation between our two sects. Before returning, we had already signed a long-term agreement with the Pure Yang Sword Sect—we can buy back the pills they produce in the future at a low price."

The sect leader nodded in agreement, "What the sutra says is indeed true... I already knew the pill formula in the forest, but... it is indeed difficult to refine."

Could he really say that he, a dignified sect leader, caused his furnace to explode nine times in three days for that one pill?
It can't be done! It's simply impossible to do!
Such a formula might be better left to a sect capable of refining it.

The key is……

"He still owns the pill formula, and now that he's voluntarily providing it, our sect has gained so many benefits. What right do we have to be greedy here?"

"For this reason alone, this disciple is worthy to sit with us!"

"By the way, what about his master? He has rendered meritorious service by presenting the elixir formula in the forest. Why not make his master an elder as well? Since this matter concerns his disciple, why not invite him to come and hear the good news?"

"That's absolutely right!"

"And then what?" Just as the conversation turned to Master Lin Jian's promotion, an impatient elder turned to look at the master with an expectant expression and asked, "What happened next?"

"After securing a spot, we'll wait for the secret realm to open..."

“...At the beginning of the secret realm, Jian’er suffered a lot of discrimination. Everyone thought that Jian’er would soon fall in the secret realm, but only Zangjing and I firmly believed in Jian’er’s abilities.”

While speaking, Chuan Gong and Zang Jing exchanged glances, and with great tacit understanding, they shamelessly stated their positions.

"As expected, all nine disciples who participated in the secret realm were expelled, leaving only Jian'er to continue her adventures." "In the end, she not only cleared the entire realm but also reached its very core, bringing out all its secrets! Now, the Pure Yang Sword Sect is inviting all sword cultivators of the Seventh Realm, including our Zheng Yang Sect disciples, to train in their secret realm, all thanks to Jian'er's discovery!"

There were some things that the Lin family and the higher-ups of the Chunyang Sword Sect deliberately kept from them.

However, through some basic information and ambiguous details revealed in the forest, they were able to roughly piece together the truth of the matter.

Aside from being unaware of the secrets of the secret realm itself, they were essentially involved in all the key moments of their trip to the Pure Yang Sword Sect.

"it is good!"

"Good good!"

"As expected of my promising disciple! What did I say back then? I told you this kid is a genius, and it would be right for the sect to spend any amount of money to send him into the Pure Yang Sword Sect's secret realm!"

"Who said that a Foundation Establishment disciple like him wasn't suitable for going to a secret realm? It's just a Golden Core stage secret realm, isn't it? How can their Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples be as powerful as Jian'er? The secret realm's mysteries that they couldn't crack for so many years, Jian'er conquered with a single move!"

“Since Jian’er has said that the purpose of the Pure Yang Sword Sect’s Sword Cultivation Ceremony is to find a suitable successor for the final inheritance of the secret realm, then we should go all out! Our Zheng Yang Sect was the first to receive the news, and we still have time to prepare! Quickly, send all the Golden Core stage sword cultivators in the sect to the treasure vault to select suitable magic weapons. In the coming days, we must ensure that they are in their best condition to welcome this Sword Cultivation Ceremony!”

Even the sect leader was beaming with joy. "I will personally lead the team for this Sword Cultivation Ceremony. Elders, please select your representatives, and we will depart in two days!"

Messengers from all directions traveled tirelessly, and the first disciples of the Zhengyang Sect to receive the news were also eager to get started.

Lin Jian and Chun Xue stayed in the blessed land specially prepared for them by the Chunyang Sword Sect, discussing their plans for cultivation in the forest.

“Now that the Sword Cultivation Grand Ceremony has been confirmed, what follows is no longer relevant to you or me. Your sword cultivation is already beyond the Golden Core stage, so this competition between Golden Core stage sword cultivators is meaningless to you.” Chunxue’s small face was tense, as if she was concentrating on thinking. “Now that you have achieved Golden Core, it’s time to consider your next path of cultivation.”

To continue breaking through, one must first understand the differences between each of the four levels of the Golden Core realm.

The first level of the Golden Elixir is the initial formation of the Golden Elixir. The defining characteristic of this level is that the true qi is completely solidified and the individual's will is initially integrated with the Golden Elixir.

The sword pellet placed in the forest represents the initial fusion of his sword intent with the sword pellet.

The key to breaking through this realm and reaching the second level of the Golden Core lies in generating the inner fire.

But before igniting the elixir, the quality of the elixir must first be refined.

Otherwise, once the elixir is consumed, the golden elixir will be destroyed and the person will die instantly if it cannot withstand the pressure.

To improve the quality of the Golden Elixir, we need to address two aspects simultaneously.

First, the unchanging method of cultivating true qi remains unchanged.

The key to cultivation is always to store more of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into one's own body.

The more spiritual energy a person can store, the stronger they are.

If one can encompass all things within their body, then they will have reached the same level as the entire cultivation world.

This state of being, where an entire world is contained within one's body, is the ultimate pursuit of every cultivator on the path of cultivation.

Every step in the process is simply a different method of striving towards this goal.

As more and more spiritual energy is poured into the golden core, the newly formed golden core will slowly develop Dao patterns on its exterior.

These patterns can be traced back to the primordial runes at the very beginning of the world's creation, representing the greatest reward that Heaven and Earth bestow upon cultivators at the Golden Core stage.

Secondly, one must temper the elixir with one's own sword intent.

Since the initial formation of the Golden Elixir is based on the fusion of one's own will, this point must not be ignored after the elixir is formed.

Only by fully infusing one's will into it, and making the golden core in the dantian and the spiritual consciousness in the sea of ​​consciousness completely synchronized, can the golden core fully demonstrate its great power.

First, Dao patterns appeared on the surface of the Golden Elixir.

Second, insights gained from the carvings on the inner wall of the Golden Elixir.

Only by completing these two tasks simultaneously can one be said to have laid the foundation for igniting the elixir fire.

“This level is theoretically not difficult for you.” Chunxue gazed into the forest, speaking with the air of a strict teacher. “You mastered sword intent as early as the Foundation Establishment stage. As long as you use your sword intent to cleanse your golden core every day, you will soon be able to inscribe your will within your golden core, making your golden core and spiritual consciousness completely synchronized. At that time, your qi and mind will be united, and your true qi will immediately follow with the slightest thought.”

"As for cultivating true qi... are you willing to go all out?"

Lin Jian didn't waste any words, he just made an "OK" sign with his hand.

What's big or small? I'm not afraid at all!

Chunxue looked pleased, though she seemed to be harboring some mischievous intentions. "Good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you! Elbow!"

"What?"

"Alchemy!"

With a swift movement of her small hand, Chunxue grabbed Lin Jian and headed straight for the alchemy valley of the Chunyang Sword Sect.

Thanks to the pill formulas found in the forest, the entire Pure Yang Sword Sect's alchemy valley is now bustling with activity.

Even from a great distance, you can feel the intense heat rising from the forest.

The flames from the earth's veins were pushed to their limit by the alchemists of the Pure Yang Sword Sect in order to produce as many Spirit Root Creation Pills as possible in a short period of time.

After all, it was stated above that drug use is not prohibited at this Sword Cultivation Festival.

The sect's higher-ups want action! Action with all their might!

The more outrageous everyone's power is, the better, even if they go crazy and destroy the secret realm!
Upon learning this news, the disciples of the Chunyang Sword Sect were united and vowed to do their utmost to dominate the competition!
The high-ranking members of the Pure Yang Sword Sect would certainly not spread rumors about the secrets of the core of the secret realm.

These disciples all knew what happened, but not why.

In their eyes, the fact that their sect sent a message to all sword cultivators that they would be holding a grand sword cultivation ceremony in their exclusive secret realm undoubtedly represented their disappointment with them, the disciples of their own sect!

If they weren't so disheartened by their own disciples, why would the sect announce the final sword dao inheritance of the secret realm as the ultimate reward of this grand ceremony to the world?
The forest is the source!

But they really can't blame Lin Jian.

Without the forest, no one has been able to unravel the mystery of this secret realm to this day.

But after the forest, they would never allow any sword cultivator to rise above their Pure Yang Sword Sect disciples!
no way!

(End of this chapter)