Xuanjian: Jade True Sword Immortal, my Dao Wisdom keeps increasing.

Jianmen Chenghua Hall.

Jiang Heqian followed behind Ling Mei, stepping over the bluestone steps and entering this place that sword cultivators yearn for.

This hall was built by the founder of the Jianmen sect, with gray tiles, blue bricks, wooden doors, and stone walls.

Having withstood hundreds of years of wind and rain, it has taken on a grayish-white color and stands inconspicuously atop Jianmen Peak.

In front of the hall was a stone table and several round wooden stools, as simple as a farmer's house at the foot of the mountain.

Upon entering Chenghua Hall, one sees the walls on both sides of the hall covered with mottled colors, painted with vivid and lifelike murals depicting the slaying of demons and the salvation of the world.

Jiang Heqian paused to look at the mural, sighed softly to himself, and thought to himself:

"In this era, where are there still great men who slay demons and monsters and help the world? Even if a Golden Core True Monarch wanted to do such a thing, it wouldn't be possible."

"The current Immortal of the Mysterious Sunset Glow is infinitely powerful. He adheres to the principle that true immortality lies in remaining detached from worldly affairs. Any True Lord who enters the mortal realm and commands mortals might incur the wrath of the Sunset Glow. While they may not openly attack, they are certainly capable of some underhanded schemes. The Northern Sunset Glow is not someone to be trifled with. When Mingyang Li Qianyuan violated the laws of the Immortal Kingdom, the Sunset Glow suppressed him, along with his Mingyang position, in Mount Xia in the East Sea, demonstrating its domineering nature."

In the center of the hall sat a dark blue book, which was now emitting a soft golden light.

Perhaps it was sensing the sword intent emanating from Jiang Heqian that prompted this reaction.

Ling Mei turned around and said solemnly:

"This is the Sword Manual of my Sword Sect. As long as one possesses sword intent, even a mortal can pick up the sword manual. If one has not cultivated sword intent, even the Purple Mansion Divine Power cannot turn the pages. Please, young friend Jiang."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heqian straightened his clothes, bowed solemnly, and stepped forward to take a look.

The book on swordsmanship was yellowed and about the size of two palms.

As Jiang Heqian touched the sword book, the pages turned silently.

Three lines of clear and bright handwriting leap off the page.

Mingyu.

The truth is revealed.

【The clear moon shines on the cold jade, revealing the true sword】.

Although he already knew that the sword manual could record the sword intent manifested in the world in detail, he still showed a look of amazement and cooperated.

Ling Mei glanced at it carefully from the side and murmured:

"The Mingyu Sword reveals its true sword intent. [The Clear Yin Moon Cold Jade Reveals the True Sword], what a fine sword intent."

Jiang Heqian remained silent, his fingers gripping the pages as he turned the pages.

Only three other lines of clear handwriting were visible.

Green ruler.

Moon Palace.

【The bright moon listens to the autumn light of the sword in the dark palace】.

Upon seeing this, Ling Mei's expression darkened, and she explained in a low voice:

"This is the sword intent cultivated by the sword immortal of the Li family at Wangyue Lake. It's a pity that he was born too young and died young."

What do you mean by "the heavens are jealous of talent"? It's because Chi Wei of the Qingchi Demonic Sect refined him into a human pill.

Chi Wei, whose lifespan was running out, was eager to break through. In order to increase his chances of obtaining gold, he refined Li Chijing, who had cultivated the Taiyin Immortal Foundation [Lake Moon Autumn], into a human pill.

At that time, none of the Purple Mansion cultivators of the Jiangnan Green Pine Sun Dao lineage dared to argue with Chi Wei, and they did their best to protect the Li family's sword immortal.

After all, if Chi Wei, who had cultivated five supernatural powers, went berserk, the Purple Mansion of the Sun Dao lineage would have been no match for him.

As a result, Li Chijing eventually died in the alchemy furnace of the Sanlu Viper in the southern border region.

This is only the apparent reason.

Essentially, it's because Li Chijing cultivates Taiyin and comes from Wangyue Lake, which is too sensitive, to the point that everyone's nerves have been stirred up.

Even if he doesn't die at the hands of Chi Wei, he will die at the hands of someone else later.

My lords, you must keep the Yin and Yang in check. There are people at Wangyue Lake who are practicing the Yin path, which is a dead end for them.

Putting aside his thoughts, Jiang Heqian said with a regretful expression:

"The name of the Sword Immortal of the Li family is known to everyone in Qingchi. Part of the reason why I practice the sword path is because I admire the Sword Immortal."

"Alas, fate is cruel, and the sword immortal died young."

He continued flipping through the sword manual, and paused when he saw a familiar sword intent name.

白梨

御辛

[Liyang Yuxin Pure Yang Sword]

Ling Mei looked at the name of the sword, her expression dazed, with an inexplicable sense of déjà vu.

He asked many people but received no answer, leaving him full of doubt.

Jiang Heqian pretended not to know, and after a brief pause, continued flipping through the pages.

This Yu Xin sword intent is the sword intent that Cheng Xun, Ling Mei's previous life, cultivated. He dared not say a word more, otherwise he would surely be killed by the Golden Feather Sect.

That Taiyuan True Lord had a brilliant record of battles, and several Golden Core True Lords died directly or indirectly at his hands.

It's best to keep a respectful distance from such a calculating True Lord and avoid having any connection with the Golden Feather Sect.

Just like the Wanyu Sword Sect, it was part of Taiyuan's scheme from the very beginning.

Who would have thought that the horned pine tree atop Jianmen Peak was the one that Jin Yu Taiyuan lost a bet to Tai Yu?

From top to bottom, Jianmen was all part of Taiyuan's scheme.

When his past self learned of this matter from the Xuanjian, he was also extremely shocked, marveling at the depth of Jin Yu Taiyuan's scheming and cunning, which was simply monstrous.

Jin Yu Taiyuan made the most of everything, squeezing every last drop of value out of the Sword Gate.

Later, Zhang Yige, a Daoist disciple of the Jinyu Sect, sought the position of Duijin Runwei by using Cheng Xunzhi, who had mastered the Five Methods, as a stepping stone.

Da Mo Jin Yi, from top to bottom, is a man of great social skills.

Coming to his senses, Jiang Heqian closed the "Wan Yu Sword Book," bowed respectfully, and stepped aside.

Ling Mei spoke up at the opportune moment:

"Young friend Jiang wishes to reforge the spirit sword; I can offer you some advice."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heqian quickly bowed and thanked him:

"I would be extremely grateful if you could teach me, Senior Ling."

Ling Mei nodded slightly and said calmly:

"Young friend, your Mingyu Sword has already developed a trace of spirituality. If you use ordinary forging methods to improve the quality of the spiritual sword, you will definitely destroy its spirituality. If you want to preserve that trace of spirituality while improving the quality of the spiritual sword, you must use the 'Spirit Preservation' method of my Sword Sect."

"This method requires a precious soil foundation material called the [Nuclear Treasure Root], which comes from the Great Western Plain of Shu. If you can obtain the [Nuclear Treasure Root], you will be able to preserve its spirituality when upgrading your spirit sword."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heqian fell silent for a moment, thinking to himself:

"The Treasure Land Spiritual Object [Narrative Treasure Root], I've never heard of it before. And I have to go to the Great Western Plain in Shu? It all seems like a scheme. The Great Western Plain is rife with demonic forces and Buddhist cultivators. Besides, the Sword Sect has an enclave there. Could it be that they want me to go to the Great Western Plain to exorcise demons for them?"

Seeing that Jiang Heqian remained silent for a long time, Ling Mei said as if she had expected it:

"If you don't believe me, you can inquire further. Everything I've said is true. My Sword Sect also has jurisdiction over the Great Western Plain. This time, the garrison in the Great Western Plain is being changed, and it just so happens to be Cheng Gao's turn. If you go there with your junior brother Cheng, you can look after each other and you will surely be able to obtain the [Na Yuan Bao Root]."

The true intentions have finally been revealed, Jiang Heqian thought to himself, speechless. After going through all that trouble, it turns out they just wanted him to go to the Great Western Plain in Shu. Did they want to use him to eliminate some demonic cultivator or sorcerer on the Great Western Plain?

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Heqian said softly:

"I hope Senior Ling will take good care of me. I am willing to go to Daxiyuan."

The Mingyu Sword had finally developed a trace of spirituality, and he couldn't bear to destroy it. Feeling frustrated, he agreed to go to the Great Western Plain.

The treasure soil foundation-building spiritual object, [Nu Yuan Bao Gen], is real, and so is the scheming against oneself.

With weak strength, one is inevitably at the mercy of others.

Jiang Heqian followed Ling Mei out of Chenghua Hall.