I, a centenarian, sweep through the gates of immortality.

Yun Shu looked at Lin Feng, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes.

"The visit of Qingfeng Valley to our sect for exchanges is none of your business. Why are you here?"

Lin Feng also realized that he had lost his composure.

Yun Shu was unaware of her conversation with Ying Wujiu, and naturally could not understand Lin Feng's joy at grasping at a straw.

Lin Feng didn't intend to explain it to him, but quickly composed himself.

"It was an old man who lost his composure."

"Fairy Yun, since I joined the sect, besides helping the immortals forge swords, I have also studied some cultivation techniques on my own. Although it hasn't been long, I have made some progress."

Although Yun Shu led Lin Feng into Chongyang Valley, Ying Wujiu was of prominent status, and Lin Feng was unsure whether Yun Shu would side with him. Therefore, he did not mention his conflict with Ying Wujiu, but instead subtly brought up the matter of cultivation.

Yun Shu hadn't paid much attention to Lin Feng before, but when Lin Feng mentioned it, she noticed that Lin Feng had actually already drawn Qi into his body.

However, she was not surprised, and instead reached a similar conclusion as Ying Wujiu.

"You were born with a sword embryo, so your talent is naturally extraordinary. You have also taken a lot of pills these past few days, so it is only natural that you can draw qi into your body."

At this point, a hint of regret flickered across Yun Shu's brows once more.

"Unfortunately, this doesn't change anything."

"All elixirs have remarkable effects the first time they are used, but the effects diminish with use, and eventually become ineffective with use."

"You can take pills to enhance your natural talent and quickly draw Qi into your body, but it will probably be difficult to see any effect after that."

"It was too late after all."

Yun Shu's judgments were all based on common sense.

She was unaware that Lin Feng could absorb the remnant spirit of the broken sword using the jade pendant.

However, this matter was of great importance. Lin Feng himself did not know what kind of treasure the jade pendant was, but he could foresee that once outsiders found out about it, it would definitely cause trouble. He could not speak of it lightly, so he still prepared a calm and firm posture and solemnly said.

"What if it works?"

Yun Shu stared at Lin Feng, remaining silent for a long time.

She couldn't give Lin Feng any guarantees, nor did she know what guarantees she should give.

Lin Feng continued.

"If my cultivation level could be raised a few more levels, would that be enough to prove that I still have value?"

Yun Shu remained silent.

Lin Feng rubbed his withered hands, his voice becoming unusually deep.

"I want to become an apprentice."

Upon hearing Lin Feng's request, Yun Shu finally responded.

She stared intently at the stubborn old man in front of her, her gaze wavering slightly.

Lin Feng is over a hundred years old, and everyone thinks he has no future. However, the path of cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven, and it is not a bad thing that Lin Feng has this ambition.

If it really works, why not let Lin Feng join the sect?

Although she didn't have much say, she still had the capacity to provide some assistance to Lin Feng.

With a firm resolve, she took out a pill from her bosom and handed it to Lin Feng.

"For a normal person, relying solely on pills, they can at most break through to the second level of Qi Refining, after which the medicinal effects are unlikely to have much effect."

"But your qi and blood are weak, so it will probably be difficult for you to break through to the second level."

"What I'm giving you are a few Qi Refining Pills. If you can break through to the second level with the help of these pills, I will personally ask my master to grant you entry into the sect."

With Yun Shu's assurance, Lin Feng felt somewhat relieved.

He solemnly bowed to Yunshu.

"Then this old man thanks Fairy Yun in advance."

Yun Shu did not express any further opinion, but simply channeled a breath of immortal energy, leading Lin Feng to leave.

Although Lin Feng still needed the discarded swords from the sword-making workshop, he didn't mention leaving them behind in order to avoid suspicion, and then left with Yun Shu.

It wasn't until nightfall, when they were certain that it was late and no one was around, that they finally made their decision.

Lin Feng then returned to the outside of the sword-making room.

Feeling the flickering fire spirit within the room, I could faintly hear the cries of swords, tinged with a hint of sorrow.

"call!"

Taking a deep breath, Lin Feng pushed open the door and quietly entered.

The sword spirits scattered all over the ground had sensed this, and the instant Lin Feng entered the gate, a dark blue flying sword rose into the air from the sword forest and shot straight toward Lin Feng's heart.

"Bang."

The jade pendant struck the sword's edge, a slight, crisp sound carrying a surge of spiritual energy that instantly entered Lin Feng's heart.

A broken sword and its remaining spirit are not enough!

Lin Feng waved his hand again, and several more discarded swords in the sword forest were summoned and rushed towards Lin Feng.

Just like before, pure spiritual energy flowed into Lin Feng's body through the jade pendant.

With the cultivation technique as a foundation, Lin Feng naturally wouldn't let the precious spiritual energy flow erratically anymore. Instead, he somewhat clumsily guided it, attempting to circulate it throughout his body.

"Buzz—"

A deep, resonant sound emanated from within his body.

At Lin Feng's dantian, the already expanded vortex of energy suddenly contracted inward, becoming more and more solid, and its rotation speed gradually slowed down. However, the spiritual energy contained within it, both in terms of quantity and purity, clearly rose to a new level!

A faint blue light even emanated from Lin Feng's body.

"This is... the third level of Qi Refining!"

"We've broken through!"

"Breaking through two realms in succession."

Lin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them before disappearing.

He carefully sensed the changes within his body. His spiritual energy was nearly twice as strong as when he was at level one, his senses were much sharper, and even his body felt lighter.

More importantly, he could clearly perceive that his already dwindling lifespan seemed to have been extended considerably as a result.

If before I was already like a candle flickering in the wind, not expected to live more than a year, then now, adding another year to my life is no problem.

"A few discarded swords allowed me to break through two realms in succession!"

"Not only will it enhance cultivation, but it can also extend lifespan. If this positive cycle continues, the path to immortality is within reach!"

Suppressing his joy, Lin Feng looked at the trembling sword forest before him.

The broken sword trembled again, its hissing sound revealing sorrow and longing.

It seemed to be saying, longing to become one with Lin Feng.

Lin Feng also shared this idea.

He tightly gripped the jade pendant on his chest, his mind clear, and the crippled sword spirit sensed it, its trembling abruptly ceasing.

All the spirits of the discarded sword that could sense Lin Feng's intentions rose into the air.

"Whoosh!"

A sharp sword pierced the air, hurtling towards them.

Various discarded swords swirled around Lin Feng.

The jade pendant in Lin Feng's hand emitted a faint red light, as if guiding the spirit of the broken sword, which was then completely absorbed into the jade pendant.

Looking at the sword shadow within the jade pendant, Lin Feng could clearly feel a pure, powerful, and incomparably sharp force.

If Lin Feng were to absorb this power, his cultivation would surely increase greatly.

tempting.

It looks so tempting.

Even with a century of mental fortitude, Lin Feng's heart was still inevitably turbulent.

A century of arduous pursuit, how agonizing it must have been.

Lin Feng clutched the jade pendant in his hand, his withered palm trembling.

The power contained within the jade pendant had already begun to flow towards Lin Feng.

"Bang!"

Just then, Lin Feng's eyes turned cold, and with a sudden tug of his right hand, he pulled the jade pendant directly off his chest.

He forcibly stopped the flow of power into himself.

"No!"

"Too much of a good thing is bad!"