Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

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Lu Jianghe said, "They're about the same."

Ling Xiaofeng flicked his wrist, sheathed the spear, and chuckled, "That's not small."

He showed no anger while speaking.

This struggle is nothing more than a minor skirmish, unlikely to reveal the true nature of the conflict.

Neither side revealed their hidden abilities; they simply assessed each other's strength.

Even so.

The current situation was enough to make him wary; the man surnamed Lu was no easy opponent.

Even if the couple joined forces, Ling Xiaofeng was not entirely confident that he could kill them here.

The main reason was that Lu Jianghe gave him a very bland feeling.

They chose the location and initiated the fight, yet the other party remained composed, showing no fear of the couple joining forces.

The more this was the case, the more uncertain Ling Xiaofeng felt.

Even if they could kill the other, they would surely have to pay a price. If either of them were seriously injured, how could they guarantee their daughter Ling Yuling's future?

In this chaotic and turbulent situation, who can guarantee that nothing will go wrong?

After much deliberation, I realized that the only option left was to seek stability.

Lu Jianghe joined two fingers of his left hand together and gently stroked from the hilt to the tip of the sword. The ordinary magical longsword instantly became as clear as ever, and the blade was as smooth as a mirror.

Immediately, he loosened his grip, and the longsword transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the storage bag at his waist.

The mere act of sheathing the sword was enough to make Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing's gazes narrow slightly, their hearts filled with astonishment.

With their keen eyesight, they could easily tell that it was just an ordinary magical artifact, made of mediocre material, and definitely not a magical treasure.

However, in that intense, lightning-fast close-quarters battle just now, where qi and spiritual energy crisscrossed, this sword withstood Ling Xiaofeng's spear manifested with divine magnetic light without showing any signs of damage.

This is something that cannot be accomplished by ordinary means.

For ordinary cultivators, even those in the Nascent Soul stage, if they try to use a magic weapon to directly confront a powerful magic weapon or supernatural ability of an opponent of the same level, it is common for the sword to shatter, the blade to chip, or even be reduced to dust on the spot.

The only explanation for why Lu Jianghe's sword remained intact was that the sword intent he imbued with was so pure and refined that it protected the sword.

Their profound skill, exquisite control over power, and understanding of the sword itself have far surpassed the couple's understanding of "sword cultivators."

On Yuanci Mountain, peach blossoms bloom in profusion, like a rosy cloud.

Lu Jianghe sat with Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing, a married couple, under an ancient, gnarled peach tree.

A gentle breeze blew by, and pink and white petals fluttered down.

Wen Qing picked up a peach petal that had fallen into her sleeve.

"Fellow Daoist Lu has lingered in Tianxing City for decades, perhaps seeking a breakthrough opportunity here?"

Lu Jianghe said, "This place is rich in spiritual energy, making it a good place for quiet cultivation. As for whether or not we can take that step, and when we will take it, we can only say that it depends on fate."

Ling Xiaofeng picked up the conversation, his tone sincere, "Since that's the case, I think Fellow Daoist Lu should join the Star Palace, where all kinds of cultivation resources will be readily available."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jianghe gently shook his head, "I appreciate the kindness, but such matters would only add to my burden. Besides, at our level, the external things we can use are few and far between."

Ling Xiaofeng's face showed obvious regret, and he sighed softly, "Alas, that is truly a pity."

Wen Qing casually put down the peach petal she was holding between her fingers, letting it drift in the wind, a rare gentleness showing in her eyes.

After hearing the other party's explicit refusal to enter the Star Palace, the last trace of hidden killing intent in the hearts of this late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator couple finally dissipated.

As long as the other party agrees.

The next moment, they will definitely make their move without hesitation.

How enormous is the Star Palace in the entire Chaotic Star Sea?

It controls the overall allocation of resources in most of the inland sea, and the palace houses an immense collection of ancient texts and martial arts manuals.

It can be said that as long as one has decent aptitude, relying on the Star Palace's resources, it is not difficult to easily push a cultivator to the Nascent Soul stage.

If Lu Jianghe truly showed enthusiasm and readily agreed to join the Star Palace, it would indicate that he harbored a desire for power and control over the Star Palace.

Such people are bound to clash with their daughter, Ling Yuling, in the future.

Such hidden dangers must not be allowed to remain!

Fortunately, Lu Jianghe's response showed that he had no interest in it and was a person of indifference.

Lu Jianghe suddenly asked, "Do you two know of any other places in this Chaotic Star Sea besides Tianxing City where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is even more abundant?"

Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing were both taken aback upon hearing this, and then fell into deep thought.

Tianxing City's sacred mountain is situated on a massive spirit stone mine, which is strictly prohibited from being mined. It is further enhanced by layers of spirit-gathering and mountain-protecting formations accumulated over millennia by the Star Palace, creating the unparalleled rich spiritual energy above the fiftieth level of the chaotic star sea.

This place is already a top-tier blessed land that cultivators in this world dream of. How can we find an even better place?

Ling Xiaofeng's gaze was inquisitive. "Fellow Daoist Lu, isn't the spiritual energy in Tianxing City enough for your cultivation needs?" (You've received a new chapter update: Chapter 138: The Phoenix Accompanies the Yuan Gong, reading link provided.)

His tone carried a hint of barely concealed doubt and curiosity.

Even if the concentration of spiritual energy is extremely high at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, how much help can it provide for breaking through the elusive bottleneck of the Divine Transformation stage?

Lu Jianghe smiled but didn't say anything.

It seems that the Void Heaven Palace is indeed the only viable option at present.

He just didn't know whether the immense spiritual power contained in that pool formed from ten-thousand-year-old spiritual milk was enough to support him in breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Once you can successfully break through this crucial bottleneck and enter the Nascent Soul realm, your reliance on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth required for subsequent realms will be greatly reduced.

The cultivation path of Yu Pu and the Immortal is more like a slow "merging with the Dao," where one gradually refines oneself into a small world, forming a self-sustaining cycle, no longer relying too much on specific external spiritual energy to break through, as was the case before the Nascent Soul stage.

To successfully enter the Nascent Soul stage, one must refine the true demonic energy from the three locations—Demon Valley, Kunwu Mountain, and Seven Spirits Island—all at once…

Perhaps this could resonate with the Heavenly Dao of this realm, and even provide an opportunity to break through to the Jade Purity Realm in one fell swoop.

By then.

Breaking through space to the spirit realm, killing whomever you want is the same as killing someone else.

Seeing this, Wen Qing understood.

She assumed that Lu Jianghe's silence concerned his own path of cultivation. Since he was unwilling to speak openly, she naturally wouldn't overstep her bounds and press him for details.

Wen Qing then flicked his finger, and two books appeared on the stone table.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, from what I see, your partner seems to still be a virgin with unbroken yin essence. These two books, 'Dragon-Inducing Technique' and 'Phoenix-Cultivating Essence Technique,' are considered to be superior dual cultivation secret techniques of our clan."

She paused briefly, then cut to the heart of the matter: "If she cultivates this technique, and her cultivation reaches the mid-Nascent Soul stage, or when she has sufficient foundation to break through the late-stage bottleneck, the two of you should choose an opportunity to engage in your first dual cultivation. At that time, with the help of the profound techniques and the mutual fusion of your pure Yin and Yang essences, it is highly likely that you will trigger profound opportunities such as 'Dragon and Tiger Union, Yin and Yang Kan and Li,' which will not only greatly benefit her breakthrough but also play an unexpected role in promoting your own cultivation."

Only now did Wen Qing truly regard Lu Jianghe as a kindred spirit worthy of being treated as an equal.

In addition, there is another crucial point.

The "Phoenix Cultivation Technique" can only reach its peak during the first dual cultivation session.

Even if this method is used again later, the effect will be far less than the first time, almost negligible.

Previously, Wen Qing secretly investigated Zhuang Huayi using the "Lingming Technique" and discovered that she had an extremely rare and special physique, making her most suitable for this dual cultivation secret technique.

According to Wen Qing's speculation, even with a special physique, the Phoenix Companion Technique could only support two or three dual cultivation sessions at most.

Once this happens a few times, it will no longer significantly help either party's cultivation.

As for whether they can continuously engage in dual cultivation and replenish their essence to break through to the Nascent Soul stage...

A barely perceptible self-deprecating smile appeared on Wen Qing's lips.

If the world could truly break through the Nascent Soul barrier so easily with this dual cultivation method, why would she and Xiaofeng have been trapped for a hundred years, bound by the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain, unable to move an inch?

Even though the woman's physique was extraordinary, it was merely icing on the cake for someone at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage.

The man surnamed Lu wanted to use this opportunity to inquire about the Great Dao of Transformation, but in the end, it was like scratching an itch through a boot—he was powerless to do so.

At best, it can accumulate some foundation.

The reason I brought it out was to leave behind a token of gratitude.

This left Lu Jianghe somewhat taken aback.

Seeing this, Ling Xiaofeng turned to Wen Qing with a smile and said, "Madam, I thought Fellow Daoist Lu was always calm and collected, but I didn't expect him to be so...moved by something like this?"

Lu Jianghe composed himself and slowly explained, "You two have misunderstood. Fellow Daoist Zhuang is not my Daoist partner. He has only made an agreement with me to protect a junior for a hundred years."

These words immediately surprised the couple.

I couldn't help but feel even more admiration for this fellow Daoist Lu in front of me.

With such a stunning beauty right beside him, yet still able to remain a virgin, it seems this person truly possesses an unwavering will, undisturbed by external things, and single-mindedly pursuing the Great Dao.

Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing exchanged a glance, their thoughts racing.

Those who do not crave power or indulge in beauty, but only seek immortality and enlightenment, are the ones who... make them want to bring them into the Star Palace.

However, Wen Qing did not take it back. Instead, she reached out and pushed the two dual cultivation secrets forward, her voice clear and crisp.

"It's alright, fellow Daoist, please accept it. You never know when you might need it."

As a woman, she understands women better.

Once a woman like Zhuang Huayi gets serious, she'll be so focused on the sun and moon that she'll have no room for any other man.

In the mundane world, when a man pursues a woman, there may still be some weighing and comparison involved, with careful planning and ultimately, the hope for a happy ending.

If a woman falls for a man, that's a different story.

Emotional threads are like a cocoon, binding both oneself and others, and are the hardest to unravel.

The Dragon-Guiding Technique and the Phoenix-Cultivating Skill.

The two secret techniques complement each other. The former focuses on "absorption and replenishment," while the latter focuses on "defense and retention." Only by cultivating both together can one achieve absorption without depletion and replenishment without stagnation, thus maximizing the effects of dual cultivation.