Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 210 The Great Void Sword Nourishment Chapter

In the Wushan Valley, shattered jade light emerged, and Song Yan's figure appeared there.

However, the mysterious person was nowhere to be seen here.

Although this place is within the territory of the Chu Kingdom, according to his judgment, the Sword Sect's mountain gate should be located at the junction of Linzhou of the Chu Kingdom, Qizhou of the Ning Kingdom, and Yangzhou of the Yue Kingdom.

However, it is located in the deepest part of the Qingweiwu Mountains, and the sect's protective formation is complete with trapping formations, bewildering formations, and illusion formations.

It is difficult for ordinary people to set foot here, and even cultivators cannot find this place without guidance.

This Wushan Valley is merely an exit point for teleportation from a certain mountain gate.

Looking at the jade seal in his hand, he felt a mix of emotions.

He was passing through Linzhou on his way to find out about his grandfather's past, but things turned out completely unexpectedly.

My grandfather temporarily lived in a thatched hut in Wuzhiping, and then lied that this was his ancestral home, which clearly had a hidden meaning.

Now it seems highly likely that he knew about the Sword Sect, and might even have some connection with that old man in the straw raincoat.

However, there are still countless questions about my grandfather that cannot be answered for the time being.

"Alright, let's go back first, don't keep Xiaohe and the others waiting."

Overall, the trip was quite enjoyable.

Not only did he find the ruins of the Sword Sect by chance, but his cultivation level also broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Although they were unable to enter the inner sect to explore further, obtaining this jade seal and the sword qi alchemy furnace was already a considerable gain.

Stop worrying about the unknown.

He put the Taixu Sword Nourishing Chapter into his Qiankun Bag, and after checking the sword qi alchemy furnace and other gains, he slowly descended the mountain along the path he had come from.

As Song Yan walked, he pondered his next steps.

The matter of the Sword Sect is of great importance, and the Yin-Yang Pearl is even more secretive; he does not intend to reveal it to anyone for the time being.

As for the mystery surrounding his grandfather, perhaps he can find more clues by returning to the inner sect of the Sword Sect after he has reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

His most pressing task right now is to establish his foundation as soon as possible. He is currently at the ninth level of Qi Refining, just one step away from establishing his foundation.

If one can successfully establish a foundation, not only will their strength increase significantly, but they will also be able to freely enter and exit the Sword Sect and explore the inner sect by virtue of the Taixu Sword Nourishing Chapter.

In addition, he needs to familiarize himself with the sword energy furnace as soon as possible, since refining higher quality pills will greatly benefit his cultivation.

The cultivation within that dream left Song Yan with some lingering memories.

If the pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth can be concentrated to a certain degree, then cultivation without the aid of elixirs is obviously the best method.

There is no need to worry about the accumulation of elixirs, nor will it result in a superficial cultivation level, let alone cause one to suffer from qi deviation.

However, such a cultivation environment is clearly rare and hard to come by.

"Foundation Building..."

Song Yan had always adhered to the principle of being down-to-earth and never aiming too high.

Therefore, my understanding of Foundation Building is actually not very extensive.

"More preparations are needed."

Suddenly, I found myself standing before the towering mountain of Foundation Establishment, my mind still a bit cluttered, feeling like I had so much to do.

Let's start preparing by doing what we can.

It seems I absolutely have to go to Beiya Mountain.

Although Song Yan didn't do anything, he was always on guard against the appearance of his "inner demons".

This thing influences a person's mind in a subtle and gradual way.

Regular self-reflection can help prevent some problems, but if one suddenly attacks on the day of a breakthrough in cultivation, the consequences are truly unpredictable.

The petals of the Moon-Holding Lotus can be used to refine the "Pure Moon Talisman" to suppress evil spirits, inner demons, and illusions.

Lotus seeds, if used as an ingredient in alchemy, can also be used to refine some pills that suppress inner demons.

It's always good to prepare early.

While he was pondering, he had already returned to the thatched hut in Wuzhiping. Xiao Ju was sitting on the threshold, holding her sword pouch. Upon seeing him return, she quickly stood up and bowed, "Senior Song!"

Song Yan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Xiao He, who was still fast asleep in the thatched hut, and asked, "Has she not woken up yet?"

Xiao Ju nodded: "Yes, Xiao He is sleeping very soundly. She only turned over a few times and did not wake up."

Song Yan approached to check and confirmed that Xiao He's breathing was stable and her demonic energy was flowing smoothly, clearly indicating that she was absorbing the power of the tiger demon's inner core. He was relieved.

The demonic power within Xiao He's body is advancing towards the late stage of the first tier at a perceptible speed.

This process won't take too long.

He turned to Xiao Ju and said, "Let's stay here for the next few days and wait until Xiao He wakes up before we set off again."

"it is good."

However, although it is a remote place, it is still a mundane dwelling, and the spiritual energy is really thin.

So Song Yan took Xiao Ju and Xiao He to Wushan Valley and set up a temporary residence on a cliff.

The spiritual energy here isn't great either, but it's much better than down the mountain.

While instructing Xiao Ju on her cultivation, Gu Zhong also consolidated his own Qi Refining Level 9 cultivation. It took him three to five days for his realm to become completely stable.

Xiao He was still not awake, so Song Yan simply began cultivating the Tai Xu Sword Nourishing Chapter that came with the Sword Sect Jade Chapter.

"Nourish the sword body with spirit, nourish the sword intent with qi..."

The spiritual energy within the body flowed slowly, guided by the cultivation technique.

The sword energy within the Zhendao Sword Mansion was quietly activated, flowing into the meridians like a stream and merging with spiritual power.

Unlike the regular circulation of energy in cultivation techniques, the spiritual energy circulation trajectory of the "Tai Xu Yang Jian Zhang" is even more unique.

The jade tablet slowly hovered in front of him, its surface shimmering with a bluish-green light, echoing the sword types beneath the Zhendao Sword Mansion.

As the cultivation technique was activated, strands of pure sword energy flowed into the acupoints throughout his body.

These sword energies were not as sharp and aggressive as before; instead, they were gentle and smooth, silently nourishing the meridians and the natal flying sword.

From the sword box behind him, sword energy flowed out from the two flying swords, and after being tempered, it returned to nourish the sword body.

This process repeated itself, and the flying sword's sharpness gradually increased, while the azure light within the jade seal became increasingly solid.

With a thought, the sword spirit suddenly condensed, and a few raven feathers fell, turning into scattered sword energy that entered the jade seal. Before long, a wisp of pure sword energy floated out and condensed into a feather.

Even a casual observer could establish a connection with it!

Song Yan was overjoyed.

This sword spirit is like an avatar of the sword cultivator; many related cultivation practices are almost like the combined cultivation speed and effects of two people.

Moreover, the Tai Xu Sword Nourishing Chapter is not like ordinary cultivation methods that require daily practice.

After establishing the energy path, you only need to replenish the sword energy into the jade seal every now and then, and it will operate naturally and mysteriously.

However, this first cultivation session, based on the Zhendao Sword Mansion to establish a cultivation path, will take some time.

Three days later, Song Yan was enveloped in a thin layer of sword energy mist.

Slowly finishing his practice, the Sword Sect Jade Seal returned to his palm. Unlike before, it now bore a thin, hair-like sword mark.

He held the jade seal in his hand and played with it, feeling the sword energy within it moving like small fish swimming in a pond.

"According to the Taixu Sword Nourishing Chapter, once the jade seal is covered with nine sword marks, it can activate the teleportation array at any time to teleport the holder back to the sect."

For a Qi Refining cultivator like Song Yan, this is not only a teleportation array, but also a way to save his life.

The crow landed leisurely on my shoulder, and whether it was just my imagination or not, it seemed that its body had grown a little larger since I began refining the Sword Nourishing Chapter.

Seven or eight days later, Xiao He finally woke up. She was sitting on the ground, still half asleep, looking around at the scenery in Wushan Valley in a daze, scratching her shoulders and her bottom.

I must have slept for too long; I'm still wide awake.

The human form she transformed into seemed to have grown a bit older.

With the activation of the Observing Void Sword Eye, Xiao He, though weak, displayed demonic power that had indeed reached the late stage of the first tier.

Xiao He rubbed her sleepy eyes, her snake pupils gleaming with a bluish-gold light, and stretched.

She pouted, and her stomach rumbled at just the right moment: "Yanyan, I'm hungry."

As the illusory sword pupils dissipated, Song Yan nodded.

"You've slept for so long, you must be hungry." He reached out and brushed away the messy hair on Xiao He's forehead. "Let's go, I'll take you to eat something good."

"it is good!"

If we're going to Beiya Mountain, we'll have to pass through Feng'an City. I'll buy her some food along the way.

Xiao Ju had already stopped her cultivation and was standing to the side with her sword pouch in her arms.

She keenly noticed that Song Yan's breathing was more robust than before, and a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.

Senior Song seems to be getting stronger all the time...

The three left Wushan. Perhaps because they had just broken through, they were full of energy. Xiao He didn't stay with Song Yan. Instead, she transformed into human form and skipped and hopped ahead.

As they approached Feng'an City, Song Yan frowned slightly.

On the official road at the city gate, groups of martial arts practitioners walked together, each with a sword at their waist and a wary expression.

Were there this many martial arts figures when I came last time?

In addition to the guards, there were many more martial arts practitioners at the city gate, but their attention was focused on the people leaving the city.

Upon entering the city, Song Yan feigned curiosity and asked the city gate guard, "Brother, what's going on in the city?"

The city guard sized Song Yan up and down: "You're from out of town, aren't you? Feng'an City hasn't been peaceful these past few days."

"I heard someone in the city has obtained a divine destiny, and several major gangs are searching the whole city for them!"

"A predestined connection with immortals?" Song Yan raised an eyebrow.

The city guard made a shushing gesture: "I heard that a fairy from some sacred mountain is looking for someone, and the person being questioned received a huge reward."

"Right now, members of the Hailong Society and the Huangshan Society are frantically searching for that person."

Song Yan's heart stirred. He thanked the city guards and led the two into the city.

"Senior Song, should we get involved in this?" Xiao Ju asked softly.

"There's no need." Song Yan shook his head. "Let's leave here as soon as possible."

"Yes."

If I had known that such a change had occurred in Feng'an City, there would have been no need to enter the city at all; I could have simply taken a detour.

The streets were noticeably quieter than before, with many shops closed.

Occasionally, a large group of people would rush by, and the people would quickly make way for them.

Suddenly, a ragged figure rushed out from the alleyway ahead, staggering towards them.

Although his face was dirty, Song Yan recognized him at a glance.

"Wu Dou?"

"Young Master!" Wu Dou recognized Song Yan, his eyes gleaming with hope: "No...no, no, you are connected to immortals, you must also be a Celestial Master, Celestial Master, save me!"

Five or six burly men wielding knives were hot on his heels, the leader roaring, "Stop! Hand over the goods!"

"Feng'an City is completely surrounded by our two factions. Where can you escape to?"

Wu Dou staggered, trying to hide behind Song Yan, but he was too weak and fell to the ground.

The five or six men stepped forward and looked at Song Yan: "Friend, the Hailong Society and the Huangshan Society are operating here. I advise you not to meddle in their business!"

If it were just a mundane conflict, Song Yan would naturally not interfere and would simply leave.

But judging from what this young man Wu Dou said, how is this matter related to me?
Song Yan lowered his head, exchanged a glance with Xiao Ju, and nodded slightly.

He then stopped paying attention to Wu Dou and helped him up from the ground, using the spiritual light to soothe his injuries.

Xiao Ju stepped forward: "My senior wants to ask him some questions. Please wait a moment."

"Ha." The burly men looked at the petite girl in front of them, exchanged glances, and then burst into laughter.

"Little girl, does your young master expect you to take on all of us by yourself? Hahahaha... This is absolutely hilarious."

"Brother Hai, stop talking nonsense. I'll send those two away. You go and catch that kid and take him to the boss for the reward!"

As he spoke, the man reached out to grab Xiao Ju's hand.

Xiao Ju gathered a faint spiritual energy in her hands, and with a casual slap, threw the person far away.

It crashed into the wall.

"Ah—" A scream rang out.

She was taken aback, seemingly surprised, and then gave a shy bow.

The expressions on their faces changed drastically.

A master?!
Releasing true qi outwards? Could this little girl be a master of the innate realm?!
The leader clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I was blind to your greatness. I'll leave now!"

After saying that, he gave a wink and quickly left with his men, presumably to inform his two gang leaders.

Wu Dou was still panting heavily, looking disheveled: "Thank you so much for saving me, Immortal Master..."

Song Yan patted him on the shoulder: "Let's leave here first."

He led Wu Dou to a secluded teahouse and asked for a private room.

Xiao Ju, carrying her sword pouch, stood guard outside the door.

"What's going on?" Song Yan poured Wu Dou a cup of tea.

A celestial master pours tea for me? What kind of treatment is this?
Wu Dou held the teacup with trembling hands and said with a bitter smile, "Immortal, this is an undeserved calamity for me!"

He swallowed hard. "A few days ago, a fairy in white came to the city, inquiring everywhere about a master immortal named Song Yan..."

Song Yan raised an eyebrow.

Looking for me?
Which junior sister has such little experience in the martial arts world that she has made such a fuss about her name?

“At first, no one knew anything about it, but later she described her appearance and…and your maid.”

“I knew it was you. Many people in the neighborhood also know that I was the one who received you two that day.”

"But thinking that I couldn't talk about the guests' affairs, I said it was just a coincidence and I didn't know anything about it."

This surprised Song Yan somewhat.

He dared to lie to someone who was considered a "celestial being" by ordinary people.

In fact, Wu Dou's worries were more distant: Song Yan was also a Celestial Master, and if the two had a feud, and Song Yan ended up surviving, then he would be in deep trouble.

"The female immortal did not make things difficult for me; she simply gave me some loose change and then left."

"Unexpectedly, everyone in the city believed that I had gained a divine destiny because of this."

"Not only was my house ransacked, but I was also being hunted down by two major gangs."

Wu Dou sounded extremely aggrieved, with snot and tears streaming down his face.

Looking at Xiao He beside him, he wondered where this little girl came from.

(End of this chapter)