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Sword Mountain, as the place where the Sword Lord's lineage resides, has always been a very mysterious place. The Sword Washing Pool here is said to be the place where the Sword Lord devoted himself to cultivation when he was at a lower level.

Back then, when the Sword Master was cultivating, she shattered her sword many times. Later, she found this magical pool. The pool contained enough spiritual energy, and most mysteriously, it also contained enough magical swords. Whenever her sword was accidentally damaged, she only needed to put the old one in to nourish it.

After a while, new magical artifacts will be created.

Since the Sword Lord guided Jiang Ming here by some mysterious force, it means that there must be enough benefits here for Jiang Ming to gain a lot.

"You shouldn't even look at the magical artifacts in the Sword Pool. I wonder what else is here that the Sword Master wants to teach you. Oh, by the way, I heard that the Sword Pool also has the effect of tempering the body. The Sword Master once bathed here..."

Is this Sword Master's bathwater?

Raising an eyebrow, Jiang Ming tentatively reached out and touched the water of the Sword Washing Pool. Although his body was virtually invincible among those of the same realm, he was surprisingly injured by the water of the Sword Pool, with a few drops of bright red blood on his fingers.

"Body tempering—what kind of physique can this sword pool temper? Could Miss Murong please elaborate?"

"Sword Body can greatly enhance the control over the laws of swordsmanship."

Back then, Sword Lord had become Dao Venerable's disciple, so all of this might have been at Dao Venerable's behest. I just don't know what benefit Dao Venerable would get from doing this.

Even if you cultivate a sword body, what does that have to do with the Dao Venerable?

"Sigh, the thoughts of these high-level cultivators are truly unfathomable." With a helpless sigh, Murong Xue sat steadily by the sword pool, took off her boots, revealing her smooth toes, and carefully dipped them in the water.

"Tempering the sword is an extremely painful process; without sufficient perseverance, it will never succeed."

I'll tell you the process first, but I can't predict whether the specific process will change.

After all, my physical body is not strong enough to condense a sword body...

"..." Jiang Ming rolled his eyes at Murong Xue, feeling like he was about to cry.

Who would have thought that Murong Xue, a sect leader, couldn't master the sword body? It seems there must be some unusual difficulty involved.

"Sword Body is the process of tempering the spiritual energy within the body and fusing sword intent with the body."

It sounds simple, but it's extremely difficult to do. Don't try it unless you're absolutely sure.

Let me tell you about the hidden risks behind this first.

First, the sword will damage your original physical body. If the final condensation fails, it's equivalent to your physical body collapsing for nothing.

Moreover, whether one can recover from the endless attacks of the sword's laws is also a major problem.

However, you don't need to worry. Since Sword Master has made a plan, it means the probability of success is very high. If there were any danger, she wouldn't have let you participate.

Once you enter the Sword Pool, you can focus on your cultivation. If anything goes wrong, I'll be there to help immediately. Although I don't know much about sword techniques, I'm very familiar with the layout around the Sword Pool, so I can be there to save you in a pinch.

Jiang Ming nodded, accepting Murong Xue's words without a doubt. Several physical and mental encounters had given him a deep understanding of Murong Xue. Although her motives were impure, she was definitely a shrewd and astute person.

In matters of such importance, she would never deceive herself, otherwise the Sword Lord would not let her off the hook afterward. The wrath of a Nascent Soul cultivator is something that most people in this world simply cannot bear.

Upon entering the sword pool, Jiang Ming felt his once powerful physical body crumble and disintegrate.

Even though his body had been trained to perfection, it still appeared extremely weak when faced with the baptism of the laws within the sword pool.

Sword Body is not a physical body, but a precise application of the laws.

To be more precise, it means integrating the principles of swordsmanship into one's own body, creating an inseparable connection between them.

This level of achievement is beyond the reach of most people.

pain!

After entering the Sword Pool, all of Jiang Ming's senses were weakened, and only the pain was amplified to the maximum extent. He could feel his body being constantly destroyed by the laws of swordsmanship, and then restored.

All of this is simply to maximize one's mastery of the laws of swordsmanship.

The person who invented this method must be a madman.

With a sigh in his heart, Jiang Ming held his breath and focused his mind, silently refining the benefits brought by the sword dao law.

Sacrificing one's physical body in exchange for a deeper understanding of swordsmanship is indeed a rare opportunity. That's why, despite the excruciating pain, Jiang Ming was still happy to do it.

Standing outside the sword pool, Murong Xue observed Jiang Ming's expression, her eyes twitching involuntarily.

"Remember to control your thoughts, otherwise you'll suffer a loss if you get hurt by the laws of swordsmanship."

Reaching out and placing her hand on Jiang Ming's shoulder, Murong Xue channeled her energy into him while simultaneously sharing the backlash from the sword's laws.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming felt a warmth in his heart.

Whether it was genuine or not, Murong Xue's actions did indeed alleviate his pain. In fact, the Sword Pool truly lived up to its reputation.

It looks ordinary, but the laws it contains are vast.

I searched the sword pool with a heavy heart.

Jiang Ming discovered several peerless swords, but unfortunately, most of them were damaged, clearly discarded items used by the Sword Master.

"You're quite capable, still having the mind to look for a sword."

Over 90% of the treasures in the Sword Pool have already been searched. Even if you turn it upside down, you won't find anything.

Don't get distracted. Your priority right now is to master the sword technique as soon as possible.

As for the magic weapon, the longsword, I can give you one after you succeed.

Sword Lord probably wouldn't be stingy with treasures..."

Shaking his head, Jiang Ming's consistent approach was to rely on himself.

Relying on others for help or waiting for handouts is absolutely unacceptable.

Because he couldn't fathom the Sword Lord's thoughts at all, Murong Xue could give him a magical artifact, but he would also have to bear the burden of favors in return.

Free things are often the most expensive. Rather than that, he might as well put in more effort and try his luck in the Sword Pool.

If we do find anything, then the trip will have been absolutely worthwhile.

"Honestly, you're as stubborn as a lump of mud."

"I can't be bothered with you. Remember to solidify your sword. Forging the sword takes a full half month. You've overexerted yourself now, and you'll suffer even more later."

With a helpless sigh, Murong Xue spoke again to offer a suggestion.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ming was diligently searching for treasures in the sword pool.

Complete longswords are extremely rare in the sword pool.

Since most of them were at the bottom of the pool, Jiang Ming had no choice but to crawl inside and search for them.

The sharpness of the sword left his hands covered in blood, making him look somewhat disheveled.

Although he was injured, he gained nothing. This result was really hard to accept. In the huge Sword Washing Pool, there were very few treasures, and most of them were fragments.

However, Jiang Ming still has one last area to explore.

This is the center of the Sword Pool. It is very deep here, and the sword laws are strongest. As soon as Jiang Ming stretched out his hand, he felt a knife-like pain in his hand.

"The central area of ​​the Sword Pool is the core of the formation set up by the Sword Lord. Don't act recklessly. If you destroy the Sword Pool, we can't afford the responsibility."

A hint of panic flashed across Murong Xue's face as she quickly spoke to remind him, while at the same time carefully observing the situation, ready to stop Jiang Ming at any moment.

"It's alright. This place is a bit strange. I found a sword..."

"????"

Why should this happen? This didn't happen before.

With a sigh of helplessness in her heart, Murong Xue pressed on, "What kind of sword can be drawn? If not, let me try..."

Clang!

After a sword cry, Jiang Ming held a black longsword in his hand. The sword's body revealed ancient patterns, and its simplicity exuded a strong sharpness.

"? This is the Sword Lord's sword, why is it here!" Murong Xue looked at the longsword in surprise, her eyes filled with covetousness.

Now that things have come to this, she understands the Sword Lord's intentions.

They kept providing Jiang Ming with resources and secretly supporting him to become stronger.

Until he got enough opportunities to become a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"A mere Nascent Soul sword? I'm not envious at all..." Murong Xue silently comforted herself, then stomped her foot in annoyance, feeling somewhat regretful that this opportunity hadn't come her way.

"Hanhua, this sword is called Hanhua. It was the sword that the Sword Lord used in his early years. According to the classification, it should be a peerless divine weapon, a unique existence among magical artifacts."

It has a sword spirit; try to sense it.

If you can gain the sword spirit's approval, this sword will be completely yours. At that time, you will be able to use the "One Sword Comes from the West" technique with ease, and its power will reach a new level.

Give it a try! The divine sword has a spirit, so don't be negligent...

After giving a few earnest instructions, Murong Xue hurriedly began to urge them on.

Jiang Ming nodded, showing no sign of impatience.

"Let me try. There doesn't seem to be a sword spirit here. Am I touching it wrong?"

Is a blood oath ceremony or other procedures required?

"Peerless weapons are all sentient beings. They don't need these fancy tricks. Once they recognize you, they will naturally serve you."

Let me see the Cold Flower Sword, I'll examine it for you.

Logically speaking, the Sword Lord's arrangement should have been flawless; there should have been a sword spirit present...

Filled with curiosity, Murong Xue was about to take the longsword when a possibility suddenly came to mind.

Normally, the Sword Master would never make such a mistake. In other words, the fact that the sword has no sword spirit is most likely intentional on the part of the Sword Master.

If there is no sword spirit, what use is the peerless divine weapon?

Also, I've always been a reserved person, so why would I suddenly ask to touch a peerless divine weapon?

Something's not right. This is really too strange. Could it be that the Sword Master wants me to become a sword spirit?

Upon realizing this possibility, Murong Xue's face turned deathly pale.

Looking at the cold sword, her voice trembled slightly with tears.

"Don't give me the sword yet, let me think about it..."

Having studied under Sword Master for so long, Murong Xue did feel some gratitude. However, if Sword Master really wanted her to give up her freedom and become Jiang Ming's sword spirit, that would be going too far.

A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. Even if she is loyal to the Sword Lord, this is still too insulting.

Why should she, with her perfect Golden Core cultivation, have to become Jiang Ming's sword spirit? Why should she, who diligently cultivates the Sword Lord's power, receive no reward?

Even if he hasn't made any great contributions, he has still put in a lot of hard work. Now, in order to make Jiang Ming his successor, is Sword Master even willing to sacrifice himself?

The more she thought about it, the more desperate she felt. After a long silence, Murong Xue tentatively reached out and touched Shuanghua.

In an instant, her understanding of swordsmanship transformed into a beam of light, surging into the longsword.

Her face was slightly pale, and Murong Xue instantly understood what had happened.

The Sword Lord did not make her a sword spirit, but instead stripped her of her sword comprehension and transformed that comprehension into a sword spirit.

This inexplicable method, while relieving Murong Xue, still left her feeling somewhat uneasy.

"Fellow Daoist, pick up your longsword and see what happens. I feel like my understanding of swordsmanship has been drained away..."

Jiang Ming frowned slightly, feeling a bit surprised upon hearing this.

Unexpectedly, Murong Xue was stripped of her swordsmanship insights.

Wouldn't that mean that he had unknowingly cut off Murong Xue's escape route?

Why are these Nascent Soul cultivators so ruthless?

After a long silence, Jiang Ming shook his head and gestured for Murong Xue to pick up the longsword. "I cannot take your things away from you, fellow Daoist. Pick up the longsword; perhaps it holds your destiny..."

With a bitter smile, Murong Xue tentatively picked up the longsword, but Han Hua suddenly pushed her away.

The next second, as if it had a mind of its own, Han Hua crawled into Jiang Ming's hand. At the same time, a vast understanding of swordsmanship surged into his mind, and in an instant, Jiang Ming's sword body was initially formed.

He had achieved a state of perfect harmony between himself and his sword.

His body was filled with the laws of swordsmanship, giving him an arrogant and domineering aura.

After the Cold Flower Sword recognized its master, Murong Xue seemed to have aged considerably. She sighed weakly, "Now, I need to switch to the path of cultivation. I can no longer continue on the path of swordsmanship."

Sword Master chose to sacrifice me in order to nurture you.

This isn't your fault, and I don't hold any resentment towards you.

However, I hope that when you become a Nascent Soul cultivator in the future, you will not forget what happened today and give me some feedback.

This way, I haven't wasted half a lifetime of swordsmanship insights.

With a sigh, Jiang Ming nodded, and at the same time, he looked at Murong Xue with a sincere expression.

"Once I attain enlightenment, I will repay everything in full... Has your cultivation been damaged, fellow Daoist?"

"Having only cultivation level but severing the path to enlightenment is no different from sacrificing one's own arm. Oh well, it's all arranged by a powerful figure, and neither of us can change it."

Next, I'll tell you about the key points of cultivating to the peak of the Golden Core stage. This is probably the only thing I can do.

After leaping out of the sword pool, Jiang Ming looked at Murong Xue and handed her a manual as a gesture of comfort.

"If you are willing, you can come to the Immortal Pivot to develop your career. I will try my best to choose a suitable position for you."

……

With a sigh, Murong Xue showed no interest in the matter.

"No need for that trouble, I'll wait until you reach the Nascent Soul stage..."