Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 101 Breakthrough in the Cauldron Refining Stage
Unlike the Snow Swallow Sect, the Lingxiao Sword Sect's guest rooms don't have a small courtyard, but they are all single rooms and quite spacious.

Wang Su sent Jiao Liang and Xu Yue to the bounty hall to report on the mission, while he himself sat down in Pei Xia's room.

"I'm talking about Young Master Pei."

He looked at Pei Xia and smiled, "On your way up the mountain, you delayed quite a few of my Lingxiao Sword Sect's distinguished guests in order to give Miss Xu some practice."

Xu Shangxin consulted with the Yueyang School, Songhua School, and Zhegulou School, among others.

Pei Xia sensed a hidden meaning in his words and asked directly, "What is it?"

"Hehe, it's nothing. You should have already heard on the way here that our Lingxiao Sword Sect is about to hold the Youzhou Sword Trial Tournament. Many talented young men from various sects will come to test their skills. I see that Young Master Pei is so concerned about Miss Xu's cultivation... How about we let Miss Xu also go on stage and give it a try?"

Wang Su spoke casually, a smile in his eyes.

Pei Xia understood that ever since he killed the monster with a single sword in the Mengshan Cave, Wang Su had been very curious about his origins.

Ostensibly, the purpose was to send Xu Shangxin to compete in martial arts, but in reality, it was to test their capabilities.

It's not that I have any bad intentions; it's just the cautious habit of people in the martial arts world.

This martial arts competition is definitely worth watching; it will broaden Xu Shangxin's horizons considerably.

But to talk about going on stage might be a bit too early for the eldest brother.

For example, the Wansha Blade of the Yueyang School, whose cultivation level and combat experience are clearly superior to Xu Shangxin's, is only considered mediocre among the people participating in this sword trial.

As Pei Xia walked across the square, she also saw Xia Qingque, who was a very powerful Transcendent Realm cultivator.

Pei Xia stroked her chin and pondered for a while, then said to Wang Su with some distress, "I would be happy to let her hone her skills, but I don't know if your sword trial has any age or cultivation level restrictions. If a grandmaster or ancestor from some sect comes, how can we talk about experience?"

Wang Su quickly waved his hand: "How could that be? There are rules in the Jianghu of Youzhou."

There is an unwritten rule.

If this competition is prepared for the top masters of each sect, and is intended to seriously determine who is superior, who is weaker, and even who holds a certain position in the martial arts world.

The invitations to the martial arts competitions were sent openly and legitimately to each sect, leaving the decision to them.

If it's for the convenience of new disciples, genuinely for exchange and competition, or for a competition like the Lingxiao Sword Sect's to enhance the sect's reputation...

Invitations are usually sent to individuals within a sect by name.

For example, the invitation to Xuange Sword Mansion was received by Fu Hongshuang herself, indicating that it was a "private matter" and had nothing to do with the sect's greater interests.

Then Fu Hongshuang sent her disciple Xia Xuan to "go on behalf of her master".

Since it is a private matter, there is a wide range of choices, so there is no need to be too reserved.

Over time, this became a common practice, and the elders of each family generally stopped intervening in this matter.

Seeing Pei Xia's hesitant expression, Wang Su encouraged her further, "This time, our Lingxiao Sword Sect is raising the stakes. If we can win the championship, we will not only receive precious magic weapons and pills, but we will also be able to learn from our sect's head disciple, Xi Wu. Haven't you always been interested in our exquisite music and dance? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

The Linglang music and dance tradition is ancient and indeed exquisite and profound. The fact that the Lingxiao Sword Sect dared to go to such lengths this time means either they have great confidence in their disciples or they are truly sincere.

Pei Xia had intended for Xu Shangxin to join the Lingxiao Sword Sect, but there were rules about how to do so.

It's like if someone were to become an apprentice of Elder Wang Su like Jiao Liang and Xu Yue... It's not that we have any issues with Elder Wang, but at this age, his cultivation level is indeed a bit lacking.

In contrast, if Xu Shangxin could demonstrate her innate talent at the sword-testing competition, her subsequent treatment as a disciple would definitely be different.

If you manage to win in the end, you can directly become a disciple of the "Dance Master" and become his personal apprentice; that would be the best choice.

As for the "dance leader," Pei Xia only gradually learned about it from Wang Su's intermittent mentions on her way away from Junma City.

Although Lingxiao Sword Sect and Xuange Sword Mansion are not on the same level at all now, this is mainly because when the inheritance was divided, Lingxiao Sword Sect's "dance" was not as practical as Xuange Sword Mansion's "sword".

However, in terms of hierarchy, "sword" and "dance" are completely equal. The one who brings together the greatest mastery of swordsmanship in the Xuan Ge Sword Mansion is called the "Sword Leader," who is now Fu Hongshuang.

In the Lingxiao Sword Sect, the one with the most unparalleled dance-like movements is the "Dance Master".

The "Dance Master" of the Lingxiao Sword Sect, whose given name is Xi, is said to be no less powerful than Fu Hongshuang.

However, with his current combat strength, not to mention Xia Xuan, even the little flag token from Huoye Mountain that they encountered in Junma City on the way would be enough to make Xu Shangxin suffer.

What's the best way to get Xu Shangxin to play as many rounds as possible?

Pei Xia pondered for a while, then suddenly chuckled and said to Wang Su, "Old Wang, I think this sword trial is very meaningful. It's a bit of a waste to only let Xu Shangxin participate. Why don't the four of us all go?"

Wang Su was stunned: "Four? Where did these four come from?"

“Me, Xu Shangxin, Li Tan,” Pei Xia held up three fingers, then silently cracked her thumb, “Pear.”

Wang Su's gaze towards him changed. He looked at Pei Xia, then turned to look at Lu Li, who was rolling around on the bed in the guest room, complaining of being hungry: "Is this...is this appropriate?"

Since meeting Wang Su, Lu Li has not revealed any cultivation methods. Elder Wang only felt that this girl was quite remarkable for her young age to live a life of ease, but as for cultivation... at this age, could she have cultivated since birth and become a demon?

Pei Xia didn't bother to explain, only saying, "It's nothing, who would have the nerve to hit a child!"

Well, that's true.

Wang Su chuckled twice to brush it off, then stood up to take his leave: "Then I'll wait and see Young Master Pei display his prowess."

Pei Xia patted her hand and said politely with a smile, "Xiao Zhan, Xiao Zhan is fine now."

After Wang Su walked away and closed the guest room door, Lu Li, who was rolling around on the bed, muttered, "Why all this fuss? Are we going to hammer nails into her house?"

Pei Xia didn't mince words: "Yes, it would be best if I could meet that Xia Xuan."

"Hey~ It's not easy for that girl to cultivate. If you make a move and cause her to develop a mental demon, or even a 'Dao Heart', wouldn't the Xuange Sword Mansion chase you to the ends of the earth?"

“The path of cultivation is long, and it’s normal to have some inner demons. Getting to know them early might come in handy when you break through the barrier to enlightenment in the future.”

Pear pouted and rolled her eyes.

The path to enlightenment is indeed useful.

The problem is that you have to be able to stand at the threshold of the peak of Heavenly Consciousness first. Xia Xuan is indeed a genius, but if we go back a few decades, Han Youzhi, Sui Zhiwo, Fu Hongshuang, who among them wasn't a genius? Who among them was qualified to touch the threshold of proving the Dao?

As for the "Dao Heart," there's even less to worry about; that thing belongs to the comet.

Want to meet one? You'll have to wait.

However, despite his words, after careful consideration, he realized that Xia Xuan was at the peak of the Profound Realm and possessed the Azure Sparrow Sword, a divine relic.

Pei Xia's current cultivation level of Zhen Gang is probably not enough.

He had fought against Xu Chuan, the Ice Sword Master, at the Snow Swallow Sect, and could only hold his own for a moment; the signs that he was no match for him were still quite obvious.

With Xia Xuan at her full potential at the Profound Realm, her combat strength is probably not much weaker than Xu Chuan's.

Pei Xia was silent for a moment, then tapped her head: "How about I refine a cauldron?"

He obtained the Heart Flame of "Ru Tao" from the Snow Swallow Sect, which slightly reduced the influence of the Calamity Pig and made his self-control more reliable.

Perhaps it's time to make a breakthrough.

Even if it weren't for Xu Shangxin, he would still need sufficient strength to cross Youzhou and head to the Liancheng Fire Vein.

(End of this chapter)