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"The aura of the Golden Thunder Bamboo... this kid wants to learn the Primordial Sword Formation?" Tuoba Changsheng hadn't answered yet.

The old ancestor had already guessed a few things based on his experience.

Without refusing, he stretched out his hand and said in a kind tone, "Young man, leave the Golden Thunder Bamboo to me. If the quality is not a problem, I will start forging the sword."

In this way, even if you don't learn magic, you can still acquire some suitable weapons.

Nodding, he handed over the golden thunder bamboo with a sincere expression.

"Alas, back then, the golden bamboo could grow to hundreds of meters tall."

The quality of these products nowadays can only be described as barely acceptable.

With a sigh, the old man waved his hand, and the seventy-two golden thunder bamboos immediately circled in mid-air, with various bits and pieces falling down.

The shape of the longswords gradually took shape. The seventy-two longswords were identical in shape, radiating golden light and revealing a sacred aura.

Upon seeing this forging technique for the first time, Jiang Ming was greatly surprised and immediately became curious about the power of this spell.

With a wave of his hand, the old man conjured seventy-two longswords into a sword array, a golden rainbow shooting through the sky, each sword gleaming with intense light amidst a humming sound.

The longsword was not suspended still, but moved along a special trajectory.

At first, it moved slowly like stars shifting, but gradually it became intertwined golden lines. Between the swords, the air began to hiss, and the sharp edges ploughed out visible ripples.

The light refracted continuously inside the sword formation, illuminating everything within with exquisite detail, and also casting shimmering spots of light on the stone walls outside the formation.

Clang!

A sword rang out, and Jiang Ming, though bewildered, felt a sense of awe as the sword formation rapidly moved.

A strong sense of crisis flashed through Jiang Ming's mind. If he were to face this move, he would probably have to pay a huge price.

"Young man, have you seen it clearly? I'll only conceal it this once; the rest is up to you to figure out."

The Primordial Sword Formation is a spell discovered by the Sword Emperor during his cultivation in ancient times. Its mystery lies more in its formation; only by memorizing its operating rules can one successfully master it.

Nodding, Jiang Ming was not flustered upon learning that there were no ancient books to consult, taking it as a testament to his unparalleled comprehension.

Although the little black snake could not cultivate techniques, it had a very profound understanding of magic, and it also had some knowledge of formations.

With a little more time, mastering this spell shouldn't be a problem.

"Alright, let's go. The ancestral land is not under the supervision of the Great Zhou. If we stay here for too long, we may be exposed."

Clearing his throat, Tuoba Changsheng bid farewell to the illusory figure of the ancestor, and then left with Jiang Ming and Tuoba Youyou.

Since Jiang Ming was practically a son-in-law, Tuoba Changsheng didn't hide much about the situation in their ancestral homeland.

Upon learning this news, Jiang Ming was inevitably somewhat surprised, as he had always assumed that the Tuoba family was the royal family of the previous dynasty.

Logically speaking, everything should be under surveillance, but I never expected there to be such a hidden place.

Although he didn't know much about it, Jiang Ming was very tactful and didn't ask any unnecessary questions, sincerely expressing his gratitude.

"Thank you, Uncle. If there's anything I can do to help in the future, just let me know."

He waved his hand, showing little concern for Jiang Ming's promise. He simply sighed and said softly.

"You don't need to do anything else, just take good care of Youyou for me, that's enough."

……

After leaving the Kai Tuoba family, the two returned to the inner sect. Jiang Ming immediately returned to his cave and summoned the little black snake to help review the sword formation.

The little black snake gave Jiang Ming a meaningful look, still shaken, and said helplessly, "Alas, luckily that wisp of remnant soul meant no harm, otherwise I would have been in big trouble."

Its strength is at least at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Under Jin Xing's guidance, Jiang Ming gradually came to understand and gained a deeper understanding of the operating principles of the Primordial Sword Formation.

After half a year of arduous training, this spell had begun to show its power in Jiang Ming's hands. With the help of the sword formation and his late-stage eighth-order cultivation, Jiang Ming made rapid progress and directly rushed into the top thirty of the Central Academy.

My monthly contribution points have reached eight thousand.

They learned that Jiang Ming's strength had improved by leaps and bounds.

Zheng Xin, who ranked eighth in the Intermediate People's Court, felt somewhat uneasy.

Six months ago, Zheng's ninth-rank guest elder died a violent death. Only then did he realize that Jiang Ming, who seemed ordinary, also had a master protecting him.

The other party was even willing to be an enemy of the Zheng family for Jiang Ming's sake.

Most importantly, that person didn't even leave a trace, as if he had never existed, and wiped out that ninth-rank guest elder.

With a long sigh, Zheng Xin embraced his concubine, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. If only he hadn't gone to cause trouble for Jiang Ming back then.

They are no longer in a dilemma.

Right now, killing Jiang Ming is impossible, and making peace is probably out of the question. This feeling of watching your enemy get closer and closer makes Zheng Xin feel as if a huge rock is pressing on his chest.

I've never been able to calm my mind and focus on spiritual practice.

"Since we've already started, we might as well go all the way. In my opinion, young master, you should make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise it will be even more difficult to deal with once the other side gains momentum."

Listening to the concubine's advice, a strange light flashed in Zheng Xin's eyes.

Honestly, he didn't want to let Jiang Ming go either.

Now, only by eliminating him completely can he feel at ease.

"When he reaches the eighth level of perfection, he will definitely come to challenge you, young master. You only need to take this opportunity to bide your time and continuously improve your combat skills."

"At that time, we will definitely win..."

Hearing the concubine's flattery, Zheng Xin agreed wholeheartedly and immediately began to diligently hone his magic skills, never daring to relax his vigilance.

Compared to his panicked and wary state, Jiang Ming's life was clearly much more comfortable.

With the help of contribution points, his cultivation gradually approached perfection. At the same time, he received gentle and tender assistance from Tuoba Youyou.

The image of the fourth fruition has begun to take shape. Next, he only needs to continuously improve his cultivation and refine the image. When he reaches the eighth level of perfection, that will be the day Zheng Xin pays the price.

A year has quietly passed.

After exhausting all his contribution points, Jiang Ming's cultivation reached the peak of the eighth rank.

This realm is a major hurdle for cultivators, because to break through to the ninth level, one must refine a complete earth vein.

Earth veins are inherently difficult to obtain, and the earth veins that cultivators refine must be compatible with their fruit level.

With these two conditions combined, even powerful and influential families would find it difficult to discover suitable ley lines without sufficient opportunity.

However, this is where the advantages of an empty certificate come in.

Jiang Ming wanted to achieve Foundation Establishment in the Void Realm. All he needed to do next was to continuously integrate spiritual energy to break through his cultivation level.

After all, the spiritual power of various attributes in his body can only be said to coexist barely, and there is still a long way to go before they are fused.

After some time, he must go to the Refining Secret Realm again to prepare to obtain the Fusion Method and break through to the ninth rank!

Upon arriving at the arena, Jiang Ming glanced at the current rankings of the Central Academy.

A slight smile involuntarily appeared on his lips, and he immediately stated the goal he wanted to challenge.

Raising an eyebrow, Elder Duan looked at Jiang Ming's spirited face and couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

Spirited and ambitious, this is what a young cultivator should look like.

It seems we made the right bet back then.

With a gentle smile, Elder Duan shook a bell, and Zheng Xin, who was far away in Cave No. 8, immediately trembled.

He broke free from his seclusion and walked out of the room with a cold look in his eyes.

He hasn't been idle during this time; now, in a contest of magic, he might not necessarily lose!

Confidently stepping onto the arena, Zheng Xin looked at Jiang Ming without saying much, calmly uttering a harsh threat, "Kid, don't think that just because you have the cultivation of the eighth rank, you can defeat me."

We're still a long way from each other!

With a roar, the turquoise longsword danced like a dragon and snake in Zheng Xin's hand, launching a powerful attack on Jiang Ming.

With a wave of his hand, seventy-two longswords instantly coalesced into a sword array, completely surrounding Zheng Xin, with the sound of swords echoing around him.

This left Zheng Xin's mind blank.

What kind of magic is this? How can it be so troublesome!

With a livid face, Zheng Xin showed signs of defeat in the blink of an eye as he examined Jiang Ming's magic.

Elder Duan, with his superior strategic vision, instantly realized that Zheng Xin's defeat was inevitable.

This spell is extremely mysterious, with no fixed way of being used. Each change in the sword formation can reveal a different attack method.

Seventy-two longswords can produce far too many variations.

Honestly, Elder Duan felt that if he were in that situation, he would most likely not be able to win.

puff!

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Zheng Xin's face was stiff, his heart filled with resentment. In just a moment, he had almost been torn to pieces; continuing the fight was pointless.

Disheartened, Zheng Xin dropped his longsword. Just as he was about to beg Jiang Ming to spare him, the sword that had fallen to the ground suddenly bounced back into his hand.

Then, seventy-two longswords forged from golden thunder bamboo attacked from all directions, constantly piercing his body and causing bloody holes.

Elder Duan, who was watching over them, didn't even realize what was happening.

When he turned back, Zheng Xin was already lying in a pool of blood, lifeless.

Jiang Ming fell to the ground in a disheveled state, his face pale. He explained innocently, "Elder Duan, I didn't mean to."

"When I first used the sword formation, I had no idea of ​​its power..."

Jiang Mingsheng's far-fetched reason made Elder Duan's lips twitch. He wanted to punish him, but he couldn't find a reason.

Injuries and fatalities are permissible during the competition, and Elder Duan would naturally not offend Jiang Ming over the sake of a dead person.

Although the four major families of Tongzhou have experts at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, they are not enough to threaten Elder Duan.

Compared to a family, Jiang Ming is more afraid of offending a lone individual like Jiang Ming. A family will consider the interests involved and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

But Jiang Ming is different. He is a genius with almost no ties, and given time, he will surely become a giant in his own right.

"It's normal for there to be injuries or fatalities during a competition. It's none of your business. Go back now."

Nodding, Jiang Ming immediately headed to Cave No. 8.

A scantily clad concubine in the room felt uneasy when she saw Jiang Ming enter, and was just about to speak to him in a flattering manner.

Jiang Ming waved his hand and killed him, storing him in the Myriad Souls Banner.

The reason is simple: Zheng Xin is no good, and his concubine is probably no better; it's best to get rid of her as soon as possible.

To avoid unnecessary complications and unforeseen events.

The top ten will receive 10,000 contribution points per month.

With resources increasing again, Jiang Ming has gradually become calmer. Now, for him, improving his cultivation level no longer depends on pills.

The most important thing right now is to find a way to obtain the imagery of Sword Edge Gold and Heavenly Fire. Sword Edge Gold is still somewhat traceable.

The task of launching a fire from the sky is extremely difficult and there is a high probability that it may not be completed.

Filled with doubt, Jiang Ming entered the refining secret realm.

It's been a long time since we last saw Wang Xiaogang, but he doesn't look old at all.

Of course, this is also related to the special nature of the Refining Secret Realm. Having spent many years in the inner sect, Jiang Ming has gained a deeper understanding of this treasure.

This item certainly offers many benefits.

However, once you die inside, your soul and body will be trapped, and you must complete certain tasks to escape.

Otherwise, they would be slaves there for all eternity.

Many people with limited lifespans, in order to achieve longevity in another sense, are willing to give up their freedom and the opportunity for reincarnation, and enter the secret realm of cultivation, where they are driven by sects for generations.

Wang Xiaogang seems to be like that. In order to find a suitable disciple, he gave up the opportunity of reincarnation and chose to wait in the secret realm of cultivation.

"Four kinds of imagery, three kinds of supreme fruition imagery, your speed is very fast."

"I can't fathom your cultivation level, but you wouldn't come here without a reason. You've come seeking the method of fusion, haven't you?"

Wang Xiaogang slowly stood up and looked Jiang Ming over. He gestured for Jiang Ming to sit down quickly, then took out a thick ancient book from behind him and gave him earnest advice.

"Because of your poor aptitude, I have described the fusion process in the most detailed language possible. Although this is all theoretical, in my experience, it is entirely feasible."

Go back and try it out. If your cultivation breaks through, remember to come and let me know. I also want to witness firsthand whether the cultivation method I created can be popularized to others.

Jiang Ming nodded solemnly as he took the ancient book.

He immediately left the secret realm of cultivation and returned to his cave to cultivate in seclusion.

This matter was of great importance, and Jiang Ming mobilized almost all the manpower around him, with Tuoba Youyou performing divination for him.

The little black snake helped study the ancient books, while Qing'er created a spirit-gathering array and a mind-concentrating array to keep Jiang Ming in the best possible condition.

Upon learning that Jiang Ming was about to break through to the ninth rank, Tuoba Youyou, who had just broken through to the mid-eighth rank, was a little overwhelmed. She had thought that there was some distance between her and Jiang Ming, but she had not expected that the gap would be so large.

Hearing that Jiang Ming's method did not require the assistance of complete earth veins, she was even more surprised and wished she could immediately follow suit.

"Protect me, success or failure hinges on this!" After patiently instructing him, Jiang Ming held his breath and focused his mind, empowered by the metal element.

His understanding of ancient books was transmitted into his mind by the little black snake.

Since the Fire in the Furnace is not at the Supreme level, it will not participate in the fusion for the time being.

The highlight this time is the integration of ocean water, forest trees, and city wall soil.

Wood can stabilize the soil, water can nourish the wood, and the soil, in turn, exerts a suppressive force on the water, according to the relationship of mutual generation and mutual restraint.

Jiang Ming gradually integrated spiritual power, and soon the imagery of the Great Forest and the imagery of the Great Ocean Water merged together.

After a full month of hard work, the soil on the city wall was successfully integrated into the structure.

Currently, the images of the three supreme positions have merged to form a brand-new force field. This feeling of being able to control everything within its range is called "power," and it is the exclusive domain of ninth-level cultivators!