Chapter 1167: Collecting the Sword Soul
Chapter 1167: Collecting the Sword Soul
Inside the cave mansion.
Mu Yuanping and Chen Qingshuang stood on either side, each reporting to Lu Xuan about their recent insights and issues encountered in cultivation, the Sword Dao, and spirit plants.
As for Li Haotian, he had left half a year ago on a mission for the Sword Sect and had not yet returned.
"Master, here are six Spirit Absorption Grass Beads."
After briefly updating Lu Xuan on the recent progress of the medicinal garden, Mu Yuanping presented six vibrant green spirit beads brimming with vitality.
"Excellent."
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
This junior disciple was indeed worthy of being a natural Wood Spirit body; his efficiency in refining the Spirit Absorption Grass Beads was increasing, leaving Lu Xuan extremely satisfied.
After guiding Mu Yuanping on a few issues related to spirit plants, the latter took his leave.
"Qingshuang, how has your cultivation been lately?"
"Everything is well, Master," Chen Qingshuang replied with determination in her eyes.
"How is Fellow Daoist Chen Yuqiu doing recently?" Lu Xuan asked with concern.
He had met the Chen family patriarch once and had even helped the Chen family resolve a major crisis, leaving a lasting impression on the elder.
"In the past few years, I've been diligently cultivating within the sect and haven't returned to the Chen family," Chen Qingshuang replied.
"However, we've been in regular correspondence, and everything is well at home. The family patriarch has repeatedly instructed me to listen carefully to your teachings, Master."
Chen Qingshuang spoke in a solemn tone.
What she didn't explicitly mention to Lu Xuan was that after news of her becoming his disciple spread, the Chen family's status in the surrounding regions had risen significantly.
Even sects and powers that previously had competitive relationships with the Chen family proactively reached out to establish friendly relations, completely changing the family's fate.
As a result, she felt an immense sense of gratitude towards her master.
After asking a few more questions, Chen Qingshuang bid farewell and left.
Lu Xuan then made his way to the spirit field to inspect the growth of the various sword grasses.
The Freedom Boundless Sword Grass and Soul Ice Radiance Sword Grass were thriving.
The surrounding fourth and fifth-grade sword grasses were also full of vitality, and the entire area was filled with countless subtle sword auras.
In the small sword pond at the center, over thirty spike fish were swimming joyfully, emitting strands of sword intent that nourished the numerous sword grasses around them.
"Speaking of which, I should pay a visit to Heart Sword Lake to obtain the sword soul left behind by the Chen family's Yuanling ancestor," Lu Xuan thought to himself as he emitted countless fine sword auras to nurture the sword spirits.
The last time he helped the Chen family resolve a problem, he had obtained a jade plaque from the family patriarch that could nurture the spirit. This jade plaque had been with the Chen family's Yuanling ancestor for many years.
Moreover, after Chen Qingshuang became his disciple, she had an even deeper impact on the Chen family's fate. Lu Xuan was confident that he could obtain the sword soul left behind by the Chen family's Yuanling ancestor from the depths of Heart Sword Lake.
The sword soul was full of spirituality and was extremely suitable for refining into high-grade flying swords, creating a sword spirit that could better control the flying sword and enhance its power.
"While I'm there, I'll catch some spike fish and place them in the sword pond to nurture the sword grasses."
After advancing to the Yuanling Realm, Lu Xuan could freely enter Heart Sword Lake.
He immediately set off, stepping into the massive lake formed by countless condensed sword auras.
His divine perception swept the area, instantly detecting the presence of over ten spike fish nearby.
These fish, which previously required special methods to capture, were now completely exposed before Lu Xuan, and within a short time, he caught forty to fifty of these strangely shaped red-lined fish.
Additionally, he also collected over ten shadow stones, which were highly valued by sword cultivators and could fetch a good price.
As for the Wrath Sword Masters who were like madmen, they instinctively feared him after he effortlessly destroyed one with a single sword aura.
Lu Xuan smoothly entered the depths of the Heart Sword Lake.
At the very bottom were numerous graveyards, each with a different size, some simple with just a standing stele, while others resembled grand courtyards.
Powerful restrictions were set up between the graveyards, creating small isolated worlds.
Having been here before, Lu Xuan was familiar with many of the sword souls within the steles.
"By improving the Fifth Rank Swordgrass, I've overall enhanced the Sword Sect's strength. I wonder if this sword soul, with its obsession for the sect's prosperity, is satisfied."
Lu Xuan soon entered one of the graveyards.
From a distance, he spotted a figure casually sitting atop a stele, seemingly merged with it.
Lu Xuan respectfully bowed first, then took out a modified Thunder Abyss Swordgrass.
"Senior Brother, this Fifth Rank Thunder Abyss Swordgrass is my improvement for the Sword Sect, adding another type to our legacy."
"Additionally, I've also improved the Fourth Rank Minor Void Mystic Sword Gourd and the Thousand Thunder Swordgrass. Please take a look."
He earnestly spoke to the sword soul figure.
"..."
The sword soul remained expressionless, staring straight ahead, completely ignoring Lu Xuan.
"There's no reaction at all."
Lu Xuan shook his head.
"It seems that my contributions to the Sword Sect aren't enough to move this senior brother, who is separated from me by many generations."
The sword soul couldn't be forcibly subdued; it had to willingly submit, or else both parties would face destruction.
"Let's go see somewhere else."
Lu Xuan slowly retreated, passing by a graveyard that left a deep impression on him.
"I remember that senior brother's obsession was..."
"Resurrect, my love?"
He chuckled and continued deeper.
Soon, he arrived before the Yuanling Cultivator, Chen Xiaobai, from the Chen family.
"Senior Brother Chen, allow me to offer you a cup first."
Lu Xuan took out a cup of True Sword Essence and evenly poured it onto the stele.
The silver-gray sword essence shimmered with a faint light, merging into the stele.
The sword soul on the stele appeared calm, but Lu Xuan could sense its delight after absorbing the True Sword Essence.
"What I'm about to say is absolutely true, and if I deceive you in any way, may I be struck by heaven's wrath."
He solemnly spoke to the sword soul.
"After your passing, the Chen family has had its ups and downs, but now, it finally sees a glimmer of hope."
"The most talented young generation of the Chen family has joined my tutelage, receiving my dedicated guidance."
"After hitting rock bottom, the Chen family is now showing signs of recovery, thriving and on the verge of a resurgence."
"I dare not promise to keep the Chen family prosperous for millions of years, but I can assure you that as long as the Chen family doesn't commit any heinous acts, I can guarantee its prosperity for a generation."
"Additionally, this jade token was given to me by the Chen family head, proving my words are true."
Lu Xuan took out a flawless white jade token and presented it with both hands to the sword soul.
The sword soul, which had been silent, finally reacted upon seeing the token.
The figure disintegrated, transforming into a substantial sword intent, like a flowing light, and landed in Lu Xuan's palm.
The sword intent seemed tangible, and with careful divine perception, Lu Xuan could vaguely sense a faint presence.
(End of Chapter)
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