After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

[Luo Chongshan immediately...led you all to run away.]

After another three months of arduous journey, I finally stood before the gates of the Primordial Sword Court.

However, the scene before you is completely different from what you expected.

There are no pavilions and towers like those in a fairyland, nor are there towering, precipitous mountains that reach straight into the clouds.

Only a single, jet-black sword mark stretched across the heavens and earth.

The sword mark cleaved down from the sea of ​​clouds, disappearing deep into the earth, stretching for countless miles, splitting the entire sky in two.

On either side of the sword mark, the sea of ​​clouds surged like a waterfall, with specks of spiritual light constantly weaving back and forth along the edge of the mark, like the breathing of some colossal beast.

"This is... the Primordial Sword Court?"

【"good."】

Luo Chongshan stroked his beard, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

"This is the entrance to the Primordial Sword Court. Most super sects form their own realms and choose secret realms rich in spiritual energy. This not only provides an excellent cultivation environment but also cultivates a sacred place with a pure artistic conception."

He paused, his gaze falling on the sword mark that stretched across the sky.

"The sword mark on the Primordial Sword Court is said to have been made by the founding patriarch with a single sword strike."

Close your eyes and carefully sense the edges of the sword mark; indeed, a very faint trace of sword intent still lingers.

This actually makes you feel even more terrified.

The founder of the Primordial Sword Court was a figure from a very long time ago, yet even now, remnants of his sword intent still linger.

Can the Holy Land achieve this?

[You don't know for sure, but you think that the ancestor of the Purple Cloud Dynasty couldn't have done it.]

Who is lingering here?

A voice came from deep within the sword scar, and the moment the words fell, the sea of ​​clouds on either side of the sword scar suddenly froze.

A figure slowly emerged from within the sword marks.

[It was an elderly man in gray robes with white hair and beard, emanating no aura, hovering in mid-air, calmly observing you.]

[Tsk~]

The moment you see who it is, your mindset completely changes.

As expected!

[This old man looked shabby and poor; no matter how prestigious a sword cultivator's sect might be, it couldn't hide its inner poverty.]

[The Primordial Sword Court is definitely the poorest super sect!]

[Sigh~ I wonder where the headquarters of the Hehuan Sect is. I might visit it sometime.]

"This junior, Luo Chongshan, is the current head of the Tianxuan Sword Sect. I have been ordered by Ancestor Lingxiu to bring my disciples to participate in the Primordial Sword Tournament."

As he spoke, Luo Chongshan took out a special token engraved with a sword's guide and presented it with both hands.

"Lingxiu?"

The gray-robed elder took the token into his hand, looked it up and down, and then glanced at Luo Chongshan.

"In that case, let's get on."

A long staircase formed from spiritual light slowly unfolded from the void and disappeared into the depths of the sea of ​​clouds.

Luo Chongshan gave you a kind smile.

"I'll join the sect first, and strive to complete the Sword Cleansing Path as soon as possible."

Having said that, he uttered no more words, his figure disappearing swiftly into the sword wound behind the old man.

What is the Sword Washing Path?

[Xiao Fanzi was diligent and eager to learn, and was the first to ask a question.]

"I've heard of that before."

[Seemingly having held back for the entire journey, Fairy Qingheng immediately took over the conversation.]

"This is a process that all new disciples of the Primordial Sword Court must go through. The Sword Cleansing Path can help sword cultivators cleanse their physical bodies and also help them awaken some hidden physiques."

Upon hearing this, your heart tightened.

[Hidden constitution?]

[You have more than one body; the Moonlit Divine Body and the Azure Phoenix Sacred Body—if either one were exposed, it would be enough to cause you serious trouble.]

However, after considering the concept of "all phenomena," you felt relieved.

All other things are inferior, only the system is superior!

Lin Bufan's eyes lit up.

"That sounds interesting, I'll give it a try!"

Before he could finish speaking, he had already stepped onto the long staircase of spiritual energy.

"No, not really..."

The next moment, the smile on his face froze completely.

Countless strands of sword intent, as thin as hair, surged from the road surface, spiraling upwards along his ankles and disappearing into his body.

"Holy crap!"

Lin Bufan abruptly stepped back down the long stairs, a fine layer of cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"Junior Brother Lin...are you alright?"

You spoke up to show your concern at the right moment, a hint of worry in your eyes.

Hearing your words, Lin Bufan felt a warmth in his heart; his senior sister still cared about him.

"It's okay! I was just a little uncomfortable just now."

He immediately waved his hand and rushed forward again with lightning speed.

The sword intent surged again, but this time Lin Bufan only paused slightly before continuing his ascent.

Watching his figure gradually disappear into the distance, you looked at Liu Guanzhi beside you and transmitted your voice:

"Husband, are you... alright?"

【"rest assured."】

[Liu Guanzhi spoke calmly.]

You breathed a slight sigh of relief; Liu Guanzhi was a powerful ally on this trip.

[After all, the system's prompts are never wrong. There must be demons who have infiltrated the competition. The waters of the Primordial Sword Sect are probably much deeper than they appear!]

The other two also ascended the spiritual steps one after another. Without further delay, you gave Liu Guanzhi a sweet smile and stepped onto the stairs.

The next moment, intense pain surged throughout his body.

Damn it!

Your face contorted for a moment; no wonder Xiao Fanzi jumped down so readily.

[After these sword intents seeped into the body, it felt like thousands of red-hot needles were piercing through the meridians, causing an intense, tingling sensation wherever they passed.]

Fortunately, the several physical upgrades and breakthroughs in body refinement have made you endure immense suffering, and your endurance far surpasses that of ordinary people.

[His steps paused only for a moment before he continued upwards.]

As you ascend, your sword intent grows ever stronger.

Although your body refinement cultivation has reached the advanced stage of the third realm, strangely enough, gray spots have appeared on your physical body.

There's definitely a story behind this Sword Washing Path.

Just as you feel the flow of Qi and blood within your body becoming increasingly smooth, a power you've never felt before surges forth from within you.

Before you could even think it through, that power suddenly erupted.

【"Buzz~!"】

A sharp aura emanated from your body, instantly dispersing the sword intent that enveloped you.

Your heart skipped a beat. Could it be...?

...