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Chapter 134, "A Sword Comes from the West," is now available! Read it now!

"Alright, show me what you've got..."

Slightly weary, Murong Xue slowly sat up, dried herself off, and then turned her gaze to Jiang Ming.

For cultivators at higher levels, romantic love is never the most important thing. At this moment, Murong Xue only hopes to complete her mission.

She saw it very clearly: Jiang Ming's ability to enter the sights of those important figures meant that getting too entangled with him would be completely irrational, as one wrong move could lead to her demise.

For a Nascent Soul cultivator, killing someone is as simple as a thought.

Rather than creating unnecessary trouble for himself, he should focus on playing the role of a master and pass on all his understanding of swordsmanship to Jiang Ming.

In this way, even if you don't achieve anything significant, you won't make any mistakes.

As Jiang Ming concealed his sword move, Murong Xue's expression changed slightly, and she sighed inwardly. She had thought that Jiang Ming's talent was not good, but she had not expected that his talent would be so poor.

If it weren't for a Nascent Soul cultivator's scheme, it would be hard to imagine that such a person could become a Golden Core True Monarch.

With a sigh, Murong Xue said nothing more. She lay obediently on the bed, looking utterly dejected.

"You're way off. At this rate, it will take you at least another six months to even scratch the surface of swordsmanship..."

"Six months it is..."

After calmly giving his reply, Jiang Ming's expression remained composed.

Compared to the lifespan of a Golden Core cultivator, half a year is already a very short time. Although one must work diligently for these six months, if one can master the Dao of the Sword in this way, it is all worthwhile.

Upon hearing this, Murong Xue turned pale. Recalling what had just happened, she couldn't help but start to predict what she would be like six months from now.

o——＞O

"Fellow Daoist has only spoken of the power of the sword, may I witness it with my own eyes?"

Frowning and giving Jiang Ming a sidelong glance, Murong Xue quickly dressed. She was quite interested in showing off her skills, so she didn't say much and started working right away.

"There must be a secret realm within the imperial city. I can sense spatial fluctuations. Take me to a vast secret realm, and I'll show you the power of swordsmanship."

This move isn't very effective outside; it would be bad if it accidentally hurts someone.

Raising an eyebrow, Jiang Ming saw that Murong Xue was full of confidence and became a little interested. Although she was willing to let him take advantage of her, it did not mean that she was not capable.

On the contrary, if she were to actually fight, she should be strong enough to seriously injure herself.

Jiang Ming had this premonition when he fought her, but the sudden appearance of the Sword Lord made him forget about it.

Within the secret realm, gazing upon the vast mountains, Murong Xue smiled calmly, "Watch closely, this move is called 'A Sword Comes from the West'!"

Jiang Ming was taken aback by her confident demeanor.

Clad in white, with sword energy surging around her, she truly possessed the aura of a female sword immortal.

After silently praising it, Jiang Ming sat cross-legged on the ground and watched.

Murong Xue focused all her energy into the sword. She didn't say a word, but her eyes became unstoppable. At the same time, a monstrous sword intent surged on the longsword, and in just a moment, it condensed into a long dragon that shot straight to the heavens.

At the same time, the sword energy swirled in mid-air for a moment, seemingly invoking some kind of law, and began to take on the shape of a sword.

The next second, sword energy poured out, heading straight for the distant mountain peaks.

boom!

After a series of loud noises, the distant mountains were all reduced to fragments.

Sheathing her sword, Murong Xue awaited Jiang Ming's praise.

Unexpectedly, what I received was a compliment...

"Damn it..." Murong Xue glared at Jiang Ming angrily, her face full of resentment. She bent over sullenly, revealing a glimpse of her cleavage.

……

After a long while, Murong Xue collapsed to the ground, completely losing all her strength.

At the same time, he also began to have some strange feelings towards Jiang Ming.

Sexual intimacy is an unavoidable part of relationships between men and women, but the fact that it happened so frequently in a short period of time made her feel truly embarrassed.

If it weren't for the fact that the mission wasn't yet complete, she would have loved to escape back to the Sword Spirit Realm immediately.

"Tell me about the Sword Spirit Realm. Are there as many cultivators there as Immortal Pivot cultivators?"

They were initially speechless, but Jiang Ming took the initiative to break the silence, which gave Murong Xue a better chance to communicate.

She shook her head, a sincere expression on her face, and spoke frankly about everything she knew.

"You may have some misunderstanding about the status of the Immortal Pivot."

The term "Xian Shu" (仙枢) literally means "pivot point" or "hub".

A place that can serve as a hub is naturally impeccable.

The Sword Spirit Realm is where the Sword Lord attained enlightenment, but its area and scale are incomparable to the Immortal Pivot. If we had to compare them, they would be worlds apart.

In the Sword Spirit Realm, there are a total of ten Golden Core True Monarchs.

This is because the Sword Dao can only withstand the power shared by ten True Lords, and it is different from the numerous forces in the Immortal Pivot.

The Sword Spirit Realm is very boring. There is only one power, Sword Mountain, and the number of cultivators is not large. To be precise, the number of cultivators in the entire Sword Spirit Realm is not as many as the number of cultivators in a single state of your Great Zhou Dynasty.

However, this is the place where most Dao Lords attain enlightenment.

"..." After a moment of silence, Jiang Ming did not hide his curiosity, "From what you're saying, the Immortal Pivot is a very large space?"

Is the Pure Land controlled by the Buddha the place where he attained enlightenment?

"That's right, Buddha is the weakest among the Dao Lords."

Because he attained enlightenment the latest, and logically speaking, he was not qualified to become a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Because in our galaxy, there are only seven positions for the Nascent Soul stage.

To join the ranks, one must gain the recognition of other cultivators, but then again, who would want another cultivator sitting next to them?

Therefore, several Nascent Soul cultivators opposed the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment. It was at this moment that the Primordial Sage Daoist Lord spoke up.

He gave the Buddha a chance, using a test to cleverly help him become the Daoist master.

By the time the other Dao Lords discovered it, it was too late to stop it. However, although they couldn't make the Buddha fall from his seat, they could still control him and increase their power.

In retaliation against the Primordial Sage Daoist Lord, the other Daoist Lords united to jointly obstruct the Buddha's path of enlightenment.

Because of this, the Buddha was unable to establish his own place of enlightenment.

I overheard Murong Xue gossiping about some important figures.

Jiang Ming suddenly felt a bit curious. In the Immortal Pivot, all those who could guide him were now bound by Wuyoutian.

He was unaware of many of these details.

He could learn more about the world by relying on Murong Xue.

"I've heard that the Great Dao that Sword Master has mastered is called Destiny. Could you explain it to me in detail?"

"This involves some secrets, but since you are the successor personally chosen by the Sword Master, it's not a problem to tell you."

With a hint of envy in her voice, Murong Xue spoke resentfully, clearly feeling a little disappointed that the Sword Lord hadn't chosen her.

"Destiny, as the name suggests, is the great path to control one's fate. However, there is a difference: controlling one's fate here does not mean completely manipulating other people's experiences."

It's just that, in some mysterious way, the other party is silently guided to make choices that align with their own interests—that's what Sword Master told me.

As for whether there is something more profound within it, I don't know yet. Once you grasp destiny, everything should become clear.

Besides the destiny controlled by the Sword Lord, there is also the Qi number controlled by the Dao Venerable. Qi number is a mysterious thing, but it roughly determines how far a cultivator can go and whether he can encounter opportunities.

In a sense, it's like luck...

Jiang Ming frowned and interrupted.

"Wait a minute, isn't luck a heretical concept? How can it be linked to destiny?"

"That's natural. In fact, fortune is a branch of destiny. Daoist Master has a disciple who specializes in this. It is said that he is in the Immortal Pivot."

It is said that his surname is Luo...

"Luo Yushu?" Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow, suddenly realizing something.

Murong Xue pondered for a moment, then nodded seriously.

"It should be. She was part of Dao Zun's plan. If you hadn't suddenly interfered, she would have been the next cultivator to have a chance to become a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow, feeling slightly embarrassed.

He hadn't expected there to be such a hidden story behind it all. So, it seems that Luo Yushu's path to enlightenment was cut off because of him.

I stole their opportunity; if that's the case, they might turn against me once they emerge from the Worry-Free Heaven…

Jiang Ming frowned, somewhat annoyed.

Murong Xue keenly observed the situation and asked with a hint of curiosity, "What's wrong? Do you have some connection with this person?"

After a moment of silence, Jiang Ming did not answer.

Upon seeing this, Murong Xue had some guesses.

"The Dao Venerable has also developed some favor towards you. In that case, it seems there is no chance for you to become a Dao Lord through the Dao of Destiny."

Could it be that you stole their opportunity?

"You're quite clever..." Jiang Ming replied calmly, though his mood was slightly agitated. If he really fell out with Luo Yushu and things escalated into a fight, Jiang Ming's situation would be dire.

We shouldn't let this kind of thing turn us into enemies.

"Actually, there's no need to worry so much. As Nascent Soul cultivators, their plan must have a reason."

"The Daoist Master chose you, which means Luo Yushu cannot control destiny. A person cannot forcibly control something beyond their grasp. I think, as a Golden Core Perfection cultivator, she should understand this."

After offering some words of comfort, Murong Xue looked towards the distant mountain peaks and advised, "Hurry up and master the art of swordsmanship. Once your strength increases, many problems will be easily solved."

By the way, I heard that an ancient demon has invaded the Immortal Pivot area.

If you can master the art of swordsmanship, you should be able to win easily.

Because the sword's laws once slew a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ancient Demon Clan, the sword's methods possess an extremely powerful ability to restrain the Ancient Demon Clan...

"How many times can a Golden Core cultivator use the 'One Sword Comes from the West' technique?"

"Such a powerful killing move naturally has a limited number of uses."

At the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, it can only be used about twice; at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, it can only be used once; only cultivators at the peak of the Golden Core realm can use it more often.

At the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, it can only be used about twice; at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, it can only be used once; only cultivators at the peak of the Golden Core realm can use it more often.

However, your most urgent task right now is to improve your understanding of swordsmanship as soon as possible; otherwise, you won't be able to master the art of swordsmanship.

Even if it were a slightly worse move, you probably still wouldn't be able to accept it...

Frowning, Jiang Ming's anticipation for sword practice instantly grew.

"Six months from now, once I have mastered the 'One Sword Westward' technique, could you stay in the Immortal Pivot and lend me a hand?"

"My clones can't last long; I can only stay here for a year at most."

Moreover, if my clone is destroyed here, it will affect my main body.

Furthermore, whether or not I can help you depends on the Sword Master's intentions.

When I get back, I'll ask the Sword Master for permission. If she agrees, I can send my true form to help...

"If the ancient demons dare to come, they will surely suffer heavy casualties."

After calmly explaining, Murong Xue also asked Jiang Ming some questions.

"Within the Immortal Pivot, there are said to be treasures left behind by gods and demons from ancient times. Have you ever seen them?"

Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow, completely baffled as to what Murong Xue was talking about.

There are also treasures inside the Immortal Pivot, treasures left over from ancient times.

Murong Xue knew why he had never heard of it.

"have no idea."

"..." After a moment of silence, Murong Xue felt somewhat helpless at Jiang Ming's complete ignorance and tentatively offered an explanation.

In ancient times, there was no distinction between cultivation levels among cultivators.

What determines their strength is their physique, as well as some magical abilities.

For example, have you ever heard of the Fuxi Qin?

In ancient times, there was a monk named Fuxi who created music and, incidentally, a magical artifact.

This thing, according to legend, can cause the mind of anyone who hears its music to split apart; it is a treasure of terrifying power.

If you have the chance, you can search for it. If you can get your hands on it, your skills will definitely improve significantly.

This treasure is different from ordinary magical artifacts.

This stuff is effective even for Nascent Soul cultivators.

So the reason you haven't heard of this kind of magical artifact is probably because Nascent Soul cultivators have already taken control of it.

However, once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, you might have a chance to obtain one of them.

"If you manage to get your hands on one of them, don't forget to show it to me. Just touching one of these treasures would make my life worthwhile..."

Jiang Ming nodded and agreed to Murong Xue's request.

The two did not linger any longer and returned to the imperial city.

Although cultivators don't need to eat, Jiang Ming decided to take Murong Xue to experience the most luxurious life in the Great Zhou Dynasty in order to repay her.

As a sword cultivator, and specifically a sword cultivator from the Sword Spirit Realm, Murong Xue was very curious about many things in the imperial court.

Because since she was born, she had never known that there was such a high and mighty being as an emperor in this world.

Compared to the Immortal Realm, the Sword Spirit Realm lacks many things, so now that she has the opportunity, she is naturally happy to experience it.

"Tsk tsk, the food here is really delicious, much more interesting than the ascetic life of eating only dew and drinking the wind." After sincerely praising it, Murong Xue immediately began to eat heartily.

After enjoying the experience with her, the two returned to the quiet room.

A cultivator who silently hones his skills in swordsmanship.

Because of the delay, it took longer than expected to master Kendo, a full nine months.

During this period, Murong Xue also benefited greatly; at least through dual cultivation, she deepened her understanding of the Five Elements Dao...