Chapter 1045: The Sword Hedgehog's Transformation
Chapter 1045: The Sword Hedgehog's Transformation
"As expected, a Seventh Rank Celestial Starry Sword has emerged!"
"It's indeed my good light orb!"
Even though Lu Xuan was prepared, a surge of joy filled his heart.
The Star Shift Sword Grass had a profound connection with the stars, and based on his previous cultivation experience, there was a high chance of cultivating a Celestial Starry Sword from the light orb.
"Finally, I have a Seventh Rank Celestial Starry Sword Array."
He carefully examined the flying sword in his hand, adorned as if with countless stars in the sky.
"A Seventh Rank Sword Array is already incredibly powerful, and setting it up in the void will further enhance its might. The safety of that incomplete Cave Heaven will be better guaranteed."
Lu Xuan sighed inwardly.
He turned to look at the sword grass he had just harvested.
The Hexadimensional Star-Shift Sword Grass was of excellent quality, and being a heaven-born sword artifact, he could keep it as a backup for now and sell it for a good price in the shop after advancing to the Primordial Spirit stage.
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Inside the Cave Mansion.
"Alright, today's Sword Talisman Exchange Session concludes here. Fellow disciples can freely discuss, and if there are any uncertainties, you can ask Elder Ye or me."
Lu Xuan said with a smile on the stage.
This type of Sword Talisman exchange activity had been held five times already, and more and more fellow disciples from the Sword Peak were attending.
Even some inner sect disciples from other peaks had heard about it and rushed over, paying a small price to obtain the permission of Elder Ye Lingkong and other Primordial Spirit cultivators to attend as observers.
Lu Xuan only needed to teach the method of drawing sword talismans; he didn't have to worry about the rest. By allowing inner sect disciples from other peaks to attend, he could obtain many Sword Seals and also boost his popularity.
"Junior Apprentice Lu, you're making me sound too grand."
"After these few Sword Talisman exchange sessions, my skill in drawing sword talismans has indeed improved, but I'm still far from being able to teach the disciples of Sword Peak."
Elder Ye Lingkong approached Lu Xuan amidst the lively discussions.
"Elder Ye is too modest; I have some talisman-related questions to ask you, Senior Uncle."
Lu Xuan smiled and asked Elder Ye a few questions about the Talisman Dao.
"Has Junior Apprentice Lu reached the peak of Core Formation for several years now?"
Elder Ye Lingkong suddenly asked.
"That's right, but my progress has slowed down a bit since then."
Lu Xuan replied after a moment of thought.
"That's normal; just follow the cultivation path step by step."
"Recently, I heard that the Sword Master is searching for Incarnation Spirit Treasures everywhere, probably to make preparations for you, Junior Apprentice Lu."
Elder Ye Lingkong smiled and transmitted his voice.
"Those treasures are usually of the Seventh Rank or higher, and some are even born from the heavens, absorbing all the essence of the world. Once they appear in the cultivation world, they attract a frenzy of competition and are truly rare."
He spoke slowly.
"Is that so? Then I, Junior Apprentice Lu, feel both honored and unworthy."
Lu Xuan said, half-believing and half-doubting.
Although he already possessed treasures like the Yin-Yang Divine Salvation Pill and the Yellow Millet Jade Pillow as Incarnation Spirit Treasures, and he was also cultivating a Tribulation-Transcending Flower in the incomplete Cave Heaven, such rare treasures were always welcome.
"Apart from you, which other Core Formation disciple on Sword Peak has the qualifications to have the Sword Master help them search for treasures?"
Elder Ye Lingkong smiled.
Lu Xuan smiled shyly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"By the way, Elder Ye, do you know about the news of the fellow disciples who went to conquer the unknown Cave Heaven?"
Lu Xuan suddenly asked, as Huo Lin Er had not returned to the sect for a long time, and he was concerned about her.
"Overall, things are going smoothly. All the sect forces near that Cave Heaven have been subdued."
"However, there are too many bizarre and malevolent souls in the Cave Heaven, making it quite troublesome to clear them out."
"According to the reports from the front lines, it won't take more than a few years to completely occupy that Cave Heaven. By then, Junior Apprentice Lu, you can go there to explore and travel."
"That's good. I wonder about the casualties among our fellow disciples?" Lu Xuan nodded and continued his inquiry.
"It's inevitable to have some casualties when battling in an unknown Cave Heaven," he replied.
"As far as I know, one Nascent Soul Elder was severely injured, and two Inner Sect disciples encountered an accident and couldn't be saved in time, unfortunately passing away. There are also dozens of injured disciples."
"As for the Outer Sect disciples, the number is even higher, with more than two hundred casualties."
Leaf Lingkong spoke with a heavy heart.
"It's a pity that some of our excellent fellow disciples from the Sword Sect perished on their cultivation path."
Lu Xuan's expression turned sorrowful.
"To gain opportunities and treasures, one must take risks."
Leaf Lingkong arrived at the edge of the cave mansion, gazing deeply at the Sword Qi Cloud Sea below.
"With such a casualty rate, the Sword Sect has managed to control the situation quite well."
"The harvest from the Cave Heaven is also quite impressive. The Great Sword Ship has made two trips back, bringing back numerous severely injured disciples and invaluable treasures."
Leaf Lingkong sighed.
"It's a blessing for Sword Sect disciples to have the protection of the sect and search for opportunities and treasures in an unknown Cave Heaven."
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded.
"Perhaps many disciples will be able to seize this opportunity and soar to new heights, entering a whole new realm."
"Unfortunately, my dear nephew is a bit timid. Otherwise, I would have joined the excitement and shared in some of the spoils."
"If we wait until the unknown Cave Heaven is completely occupied, it will be safer, but even a sip of soup will be hard to come by."
Lu Xuan chuckled self-deprecatingly.
"Haha, it's better for you to stay in the Sword Sect, my dear nephew."
"Even if you wanted to go, the Sword Master might not agree. Your role in the sect is far more significant than exploring secret realms."
"As for treasures, you won't be left out."
Leaf Lingkong spoke up, seeing Lu Xuan's regretful expression.
Lu Xuan gave a bitter smile and said no more.
"The performance has reached a perfect point. If it continues, it might be a bit excessive."
He secretly mocked in his heart.
"My opportunities lie here."
After all the fellow disciples left, Lu Xuan arrived at the Spirit Field and gazed at the numerous thriving spirit plants, his heart filled with determination.
Three days later.
"Is this the cave mansion of Lu Xuan, the nephew of Lu?"
A deep voice echoed outside the cave mansion.
Lu Xuan, who was cultivating the Spirit Dew Technique on the spirit plants, swept his spirit perception and discovered a middle-aged cultivator with a calm and steady demeanor standing at the entrance. The cultivator's aura was thick and profound, like an abyss or an ocean.
"Greetings, Senior Chen," Lu Xuan hurriedly greeted him.
"Nephew Lu, you are indeed a dragon among men, worthy of being the most renowned Inner Sect disciple of True Sword Peak."
"I am Chen Bingxue from Hundred Trades Sword Peak."
"I've met Senior Chen."
Lu Xuan bowed respectfully.
"I have come with a request for your assistance, Nephew Lu."
Chen Bingxue spoke solemnly.
"Please, Senior Chen, I will do my best."
"It's like this. There are several Sword Hedgehogs wandering within the Sword Sect, a rare Sword Dao spirit beast raised by Hundred Trades Sword Peak."
"Recently, the Sword Hedgehogs have shown some abnormal reactions, and many fellow disciples proficient in Beast Control Art have been unable to identify the problem."
"I heard that not only are you exceptionally skilled in spirit plant cultivation, but you also raise many rare spirit beasts, and your expertise is unique. So, I'd like to invite you to come and take a look."
Chen Bingxue explained slowly.
(End of Chapter)
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