I was selling peach wood swords on a live stream, how did I become a Taoist ancestor?

Inside Qingfeng Temple, Li Jun watched some videos and then felt a little bored.

The images on the phone screen flashed by frame by frame, but they couldn't attract his attention at all.

His gaze involuntarily fell on the Zhenxie Sword lying quietly on the table.

The sword has an ancient and simple design, with eight sharp edges, and it gleams with a faint metallic luster in the sunlight streaming in from the window.

Seemingly sensing his gaze, the Zhenxie Sword trembled slightly and emitted a faint hum.

It's like trying to please someone.

Li Jun was both annoyed and amused by its sycophantic behavior.

Although the Demon-Suppressing Sword's "sycophantic" behavior made him lose face—how could a proper magic weapon be so spineless?

but……

This sword is intelligent and knows how to cooperate; he can control it with almost no effort.

Let him experience the real sword-wielding technique in advance!

Thinking about this, Li Jun felt a strong urge to try it.

He put away his phone, stood up, and picked up the Demon-Suppressing Sword.

"Let's go to the back mountain."

Alone with a sword, he headed straight for the back mountain.

An open space behind the mountain.

The terrain here is flat, surrounded by a few old trees, and hardly anyone comes here usually.

Li Jun stopped and took a deep breath.

He released his grip, but the Demon-Suppressing Sword did not fall. Instead, it hovered about a foot in front of him, its tip slightly drooping, as if waiting for a command.

"Artifact Control Technique..."

Li Jun closed his eyes and began to practice the manipulation techniques recorded in "An Introduction to Magical Arts".

The Qi in the Dantian was mobilized, and a wisp of it flowed to the palm.

At the same time, he focused his mind and tried to establish a deeper connection with the Demon-Suppressing Sword.

The process went much more smoothly than he had expected.

Almost as soon as he had the thought, the Demon-Suppressing Sword "came to life".

The sword vibrated slightly, emitting a clear, melodious hum, as if in response to him.

Li Jun opened his eyes, a thought stirring in his mind.

"rise."

The Demon-Suppressing Sword rose to the surface and hovered at eye level with him.

"forward."

The sword flew forward three meters.

"back."

The sword returned to its original position.

"change."

The sword drew a beautiful arc in the air.

Li Jun's eyes lit up.

It's so easy to control, it's like using your own arm!

He made the sword perform various movements in the air: thrusting, slashing upwards, chopping downwards, sweeping horizontally...

The sword light crisscrossed like a dragon across the open ground.

It was a little awkward at first, but it quickly became fluent.

The Demon-Suppressing Sword seemed to be an extension of his arm; every movement was precise and accurate, even more agile than when he held and wielded it in his hand.

Li Jun became more and more excited as he practiced.

He tried to speed up.

The sword light grew faster and faster, gradually transforming into a golden afterimage, the sound of it cutting through the air sharp and piercing.

The surrounding fallen leaves were swept up by the sword wind and swirled in the air.

"Cool!"

Li Jun couldn't help but shout.

This feeling of control is so captivating.

Moreover, its power is quite considerable.

With a thought, he controlled the Demon-Suppressing Sword to slash at a half-person-high blue stone at the edge of the open space.

A flash of sword light.

laugh!

With a soft sound, the bluestone was neatly split in two, the cross-section as smooth as a mirror.

"What if we encounter evil spirits..."

Upon seeing this scene, images flashed through Li Jun's mind.

One sword, one kill; as easy as chopping melons and vegetables!

For a time, Li Jun had a great time playing in the back mountain.

The sword light, like a dragon, weaves through the mountains and forests.

Wherever it passed, trees fell and stones flew everywhere.

……

at the same time.

at the foot of the mountain.

Two black SUVs slowly pulled up to the side of the road.

The car door opened, and President Qin got out first.

Behind him, Celestial Master Zhang Yunpu, Lan Cailing, Taoist Xuanming, Jin Hao, and others came down one after another.

As soon as everyone got off the bus, this wasn't a disaster, but a recommendation for the treasure book, "How Did I Become a Taoist Ancestor by Selling Peach Wood Swords via Livestream?"

Then I saw the view from the mountain.

A golden sword light, like a dragon, darted through the mountains and forests, felling trees wherever it passed.

The faint sound of sword energy piercing the air could be heard.

Although the distance was great, the sharp sword intent still made everyone tremble.

"This...this is..."

President Qin stared at Master Zhang Yunpu with his mouth agape.

Zhang Yunpu was also shocked.

"The sword light is like a dragon, traversing the mountains and forests... This... this is the art of sword control?!"

His voice trembled.

The art of sword control is considered a profound technique in Taoist tradition.

Even he, the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, can only barely manage to injure enemies by releasing his sword.

Compared to what I see now... it's a world of difference!

Liu Zhenguo and Chen Jianguo, who were standing next to each other, exchanged a glance and both saw the shock in each other's eyes.

They knew beforehand that Master Li could create a ravine tens of meters long with a single sword stroke.

But that was close combat.

And now...

This is on a completely different level!

Jin Hao was also stunned.

Although he knew the Taoist priest was powerful, he didn't expect him to be this powerful.

"Is that Taoist priest... practicing swordsmanship?"

Everyone looked at each other.

For a moment, no one spoke.

Only the sword light on the mountain was still dancing, sometimes soaring into the sky, sometimes swooping down, incredibly agile.

After a long pause, President Qin finally spoke slowly: "Master Li usually prefers quiet to activity, so why did he suddenly make such a big fuss today?"

Zhang Yunpu frowned in thought: "Could it be... that there's some deeper meaning?"

Everyone was completely baffled.

But regardless, the sight was breathtaking.

"Let's go up the mountain first."

President Qin composed himself: "No matter what Master Li is doing, since we're here, we should pay our respects."

Everyone nodded, composed themselves, and began their ascent up the mountain.

……

Inside Qingfeng Temple.

The old Taoist priest Zhang Shouqing was drying medicinal herbs in the courtyard.

"You brat, what are you up to now..."

He muttered something to himself, not paying much attention.

His apprentice had made quite a commotion lately, and he was used to it.

Things are different now, let's just go with the flow.

The old Taoist priest continued to sort through the medicinal herbs with his head down.

Just then, there was a knock on the courtyard gate.

dong dong dong.

The old Taoist priest got up to open the door.

When he opened the door, he was startled to see a large group of people standing outside.

"Who...are you looking for?"

Jin Hao quickly squeezed out from behind, "Master Zhang, it's me!"

The old Taoist priest's expression softened slightly when he saw Jin Hao, but his gaze swept over the others and he became wary again.

"Young man, these are..."

"Master Zhang, let me introduce you." Jin Hao stepped aside and pointed to General Qin, "This is General Commander Qin Chengzhong of the Night Watchers Headquarters."

President Qin quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Junior Qin Chengzhong greets Master Zhang."

The old Taoist priest was taken aback.

Commander-in-Chief of the Night's Watch? That sounds like a very high-ranking position.

Jin Hao then pointed to Zhang Yunpu: "This is Zhang Yunpu, the current Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Mountain."

Zhang Yunpu stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Master Zhang, I have long admired you."

The old Taoist priest's eyes widened in surprise.

The Celestial Master of the Celestial Master's Mansion?! This...this is even more terrifying than the Commander-in-Chief!

"And this one too." Jin Hao pointed to Lan Cailing, "The chief of the Miao Jiang witchcraft lineage, the chief of the Ling Gu Cave, Lan Cailing."

Lan Cailing stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Master Zhang."

The old Taoist priest opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

Jin Hao finally pointed to Xuanming Daoist: "This is a senior Daoist, Master Xuanming."

Master Xuanming smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Fellow Daoist Zhang, I apologize for disturbing you."

The old Taoist priest looked at this and then at that, his mind a little confused.

Commander-in-Chief of the Night Watch, Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, Chief of Miao Territory, Elder of the Taoist School...

What are they doing at my dilapidated Taoist temple?