Raise a sword!

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After hearing these words, Jiang Peng suddenly realized what Master Lü meant.

Master Lü knew that disciples like him who entered the sect with prior skills usually kept some secrets, and he said these words to put his mind at ease.

Jiang Peng then stood up and bowed.

Master Lü waved for him to sit down, then continued, "The reason I wanted to see you is because you confessed about Dan Laomo to Ni Chang before... This matter is confidential and concerns your own safety. The fact that you were willing to reveal your experiences for the sake of the sect shows that you at least have some trust in the sect."

Jiang Peng quickly replied, "Since joining the sect, I have been treated with great care and respect. I am filled with trepidation and therefore dare not conceal anything."

Master Lü smiled and pointed at Jiang Peng from afar.

"That's a lie. It's true that the sect hasn't mistreated you, but to say you're so fearful is an exaggeration..."

Jiang Peng looked embarrassed.

Master Lü shook his head and said, "You are Qin Yuan's disciple. Now that Liu Zhi is dead and Zhao Shan'ao is not up to the task, the Pill Hall ultimately needs a powerful alchemist to lead it, otherwise it will not be able to win the hearts of the people."

"Just as you said before, the sect's inheritance is mixed and not refined. Second-level alchemists are not easy to cultivate or recruit... so much so that such a heavy responsibility has to fall on an outsider like you."

At this point, Master Lü took out a small porcelain bottle and placed it in front of him.

"The sect leader once offered you the position of true disciple, but your master declined. Now I ask you once more, are you willing to become the sect's true disciple?"

"This disciple is willing." Jiang Peng already had a plan in mind.

True disciples represent more than just resources like monthly stipends; they represent that the Cangshan Sect regards them as its own direct descendants.

Jiang Peng was initially unwilling because she was not familiar with the Cangshan Sect and was also afraid of taking on more sect responsibilities for the position of true disciple.

After spending the past two years on the mountain, he no longer minded about gaining a higher status within the sect.

At least elsewhere, a Golden Core cultivator wouldn't personally step forward to explain to him that the sect wouldn't covet the secrets he possessed.

Although this is also due to Jiang Peng's own outstanding qualities and the value he demonstrated.

But no matter what, the fact that Master Lü was willing to explain in person is already a huge favor.

Jiang Peng raised her hand, and a drop of essence blood was forced from her fingertip into the porcelain bottle.

Master Lü put away the porcelain bottle and then said, "Here's an interesting story. The Soul Lamp evolved from an ancient cultivator's curse... A drop of blood essence can ignite the Soul Lamp, revealing the life or death of the blood essence's owner, and even roughly pinpointing their location. It doesn't seem like a righteous method at all."

These words made Jiang Peng's face stiffen.

He suddenly understood where the somewhat eccentric personality of the Peak Master of Rainbow Robes came from.

After laughing, Master Lü's expression became slightly serious.

His gaze suddenly became incredibly sharp, and although it was only for a moment, it still made Jiang Peng feel an extremely strong sense of pressure.

The sense of oppression was so intense that Jiang Peng almost instinctively wanted to draw her sword, but she ultimately managed to suppress the urge.

Master Lü clearly noticed this, and the invisible pressure suddenly dissipated. He then nodded and said, "Not bad, you have some of the spirit of ancient sword cultivators."

"The sect previously investigated the place where the old demon Dan fell, which you mentioned. It was a Yin Sha cave. So, your copper skin and iron bones were nurtured by the old demon Dan?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Peng realized that with just that one glance, most of his true nature had probably been revealed.

Sure enough, there was nothing to hide from a Golden Core cultivator.

"Yes, Old Demon Dan was trying to use the 'Hundred Poisons Technique' to temper his body and build his foundation. He was looking for Dan Nu for this purpose. It was also by chance that I was able to temper my physical body by using Old Demon Dan's medicine testing and the Yin Sha Cave."

Master Lü pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "This makes sense, but a body of copper skin and iron bones is already quite good. If it were so easy for a mortal to transform to this level, it would be too childish... It must be because of your special constitution, as well as the fusion of your fire spirit root and yin energy."

"That's roughly it. I'm still a bit confused myself," Jiang Peng said helplessly.

Master Lü did not dwell on this matter. He had lived for hundreds of years and had seen countless geniuses. There were very few things related to the Qi Refining stage that could truly concern him.

"Don't give up on the practice of the Dragon Tiger Skill. If you want to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the late stage of Qi Refining, you need to refine your spirit and body. You need to reach the peak of your essence, qi and spirit... Your cultivation is not high enough. After the Spirit Transformation Pool, you are still a long way from the Foundation Establishment stage. Therefore, you can't rely on the Spirit Transformation Pool. When you really need to prepare for the Foundation Establishment stage, you can only rely on the help of the Dragon Tiger Skill."

Master Lü continued, "Let's talk about your sword-nurturing technique."

Jiang Peng immediately perked up.

"The art of sword nurturing is not actually uncommon. This method is the fundamental method of ancient sword cultivators. However, over the years, the art of sword nurturing has evolved into a method of controlling a sword and a means of cultivating one's natal magic weapon."

"The art of nurturing the sword is the method of enlightenment for ancient sword cultivators... The realm of ancient sword cultivators progressed in tandem with their own magical swords. When the magical swords improved, the realms improved; when the magical swords were damaged, the cultivators themselves would also be injured."

"Man and sword are one; their glory is shared, and their loss is shared."

Jiang Peng nodded slightly.

The "Heavenly Chen Sword Nourishing Technique" he cultivated contained relevant information. Tiancan Daoren had also mentioned something similar, but not in as much detail as Master Lü.

"You severed the arm of a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a single, powerful sword strike, and afterwards discovered that your cultivation had improved considerably?"

"Yes."

"This is because your swordsmanship has improved. When facing immense pressure, your unwavering determination when drawing your sword resonates with the essence of swordsmanship. As your swordsmanship has improved, you and your magical sword have become increasingly in sync."

"In other words, you've finally developed some of your own 'sword intent'."

"Afterwards, did you notice that you were more adept at wielding the magic sword?"

Jiang Peng suddenly realized.

Just as Master Lü said, he now finds it much easier to control his sword.

Master Lü laughed and said, "That's how ancient sword cultivators were; they were all sharp and unassuming... After all, a magic sword, except for its hilt, is all sharpness. As sword cultivators, how could they not be sharp and unassuming?"

"Even the art of concealing one's sword's edge is for a better display of its power next time... Look at those murderous bastards in the Jade Pavilion Sword Pavilion, aren't they all like that? Even with their half-baked, subpar sword-nurturing techniques, they still act this way, let alone you?"

At this point, Master Lü stood up and gently patted Jiang Peng on the shoulder.

"I know that your sword-nurturing technique is quite extraordinary, and should be more refined than the Jade Pavilion Sword Nurturing Technique. Since you have this opportunity, you might as well cultivate the ancient sword-cultivation methods while absorbing qi."

"Your disciple is dull-witted."

"Absorbing Qi is a way to improve one's cultivation, and nurturing the sword is also a way to improve one's cultivation... Whether it's improving one's sword intent, achieving clarity of the sword heart, or advancing one's magic sword, all of these will benefit one's cultivation."

"The sword is not your means of combat, nor is it your trump card to conceal your sharpness. Treat the sword as yourself, and nurturing the sword is your own way of absorbing energy and cultivating yourself."

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