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Chapter 22: The Divine Tai Cang Sword, Forged Over Two Millennia
Chapter 22: The Divine Tai Cang Sword, Forged Over Two Millennia
"I couldn't possibly take your mother's sword. It's yours to keep," Gu An quickly refused, his words sincere. A treasure with such a storied past would undoubtedly be a source of trouble and complications.
Lowering his eyes to the sword's sheath, Li Ya's thoughts drifted into recollection. "This sword is called Tian Su. It has been by my side since I was three years old. I am unable to unleash its full power, and I am no longer worthy of wielding it. Perhaps it is meant for you, or maybe it will find its true owner here in Medicine Valley."
A puzzled Gu An asked, "Why are you no longer worthy of it? Does it have something to do with the royal family? If so, I dare not accept it."
The mere thought of getting entangled with the Li family gave him a headache.
While the sword was indeed exquisite and appealing, he valued his peaceful life even more.
Li Ya turned to him and smiled. "You wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you. Rest assured, this sword won't bring you any trouble, and the Li family wouldn't dare take it from you. This was a gift from my father to my mother as a token of their love. With it in your possession, the Li family will think twice before causing you any harm. If you ever encounter a problem you can't solve, you can take this sword and seek out my father in Chang Luo."
"How could someone of my lowly status dare to face the Emperor?" Gu An asked, incredulous.
"Don't worry," Li Ya reassured him. "As soon as Tian Su appears in Chang Luo, my father will sense it. In any case, you must take it; otherwise, I won't eat this fruit."
Then don't eat it!
Gu An nearly blurted out the words, but he held his tongue.
He glanced at the Tian Su sword once more. To be honest, he didn't own a single magic weapon of his own. Among the things Cheng Xuandan had left behind were only talismans, with no magic weapons or even a simple sword.
What's there to be afraid of!
I'm a Nascent Soul cultivator!
If he ever encountered a truly troublesome situation, he could always just throw the sword to his opponent!
Taking a deep breath, Gu An reached out and grabbed the hilt of the Tian Su sword. The sword had some weight to it, and his right hand trembled as he lifted it, prompting a hearty laugh from Li Ya.
"Brother Gu, even if your talent is mediocre, don't forget to cultivate diligently. You must practice the Seven Swords of the Li Family that I taught you," Li Ya said earnestly.
Holding the Tian Su sword with both hands, Gu An forced a smile and nodded.
Heh.
Young man, you still need to work on your discernment!
And so, Li Ya took up residence in Medicine Valley, and Gu An personally arranged a courtyard for him, ensuring his privacy and solitude.
Li Ya sat cross-legged on the bed, with the half-eaten Cangteng fruit by his side. He formed incantations with his hands and channeled his energy to heal his injuries.
A faint blue shadow emerged from Li Ya's body and hovered in the room. It took the form of an elderly man with kind eyes and a flowing Daoist robe, exuding the aura of a lofty cultivator.
Li Ya opened his eyes and spoke, "Old Ancestor, what kind of fruit is this? Its medicinal properties are incredibly potent..."
The soul body of the elder, whom Li Ya addressed as Old Ancestor, waved his hand, causing the space within the room to ripple. He stroked his beard and smiled, "It should be the Cangteng fruit borne from the sacred Cangteng tree of the Qianqiu Pavilion. The lowest grade of the Cangteng fruit is sixth-grade, so you're quite lucky."
"A fruit from the Qianqiu Pavilion? Their influence runs deep," Li Ya muttered to himself. "No wonder the Tai Xuan Sect considers them a formidable enemy."
The Old Ancestor turned his gaze to the Cangteng fruit and said, "The Qianqiu Pavilion and the Tai Xuan Sect have had a grudge spanning over a millennium. Both sects have planted numerous spies within each other's organizations. Your fellow disciple, Gu An, is quite fortunate. If he hadn't obtained this fruit, it would have brought him disaster."
Li Ya shook his head. "It's not that he's lucky; it's because he's kind and values righteousness. People like him will always be blessed with good fortune. On the contrary, it's I who am fortunate."
The Old Ancestor nodded in agreement. "Your words are true. In the cultivation world, people like him are indeed rare. However, you need not feel too guilty. As for the Tian Su sword, its significance to him far outweighs that of the Cangteng fruit."
Hearing the mention of the Tian Su sword, Li Ya sighed. "I failed to live up to my mother's expectations, but I truly have no desire for the throne. All I want is to avenge her and then roam the world, far away from the power struggles of the court."
"The Tian Su sword is one of the Three Great Imperial Swords of Tai Cang. To unlock its full power, you must cultivate the Imperial Extremity Sword Art. Your Astonishing Nine Swords technique has only reached the initial stages of minor accomplishment. I estimate that it will take you another hundred years to master the Imperial Extremity Sword Art," the elder mused.
Li Ya fell silent.
The Old Ancestor teased, "You couldn't even easily defeat that little guy named Shi Yang. You still have a long way to go. Keep in mind that your fourth brother has already reached the Golden Core stage."
Li Ya took a deep breath and closed his eyes, choosing to remain silent as he continued to heal his injuries.
The Old Ancestor turned his gaze toward the window, even though it was closed. He could still hear the laughter of Ogawa and the others.
"This is indeed a good place, far removed from worldly struggles. However, those with a destined mission are not meant to stay here," the Old Ancestor said with a hint of regret.
"Never mind. I shouldn't dwell on these thoughts any longer. It's time to return to my slumber and recuperate," he added.
...
In the depths of the night, the Xuan Valley was enveloped in silence.
Gu An, using the Dragon Vitality Divine Art, concealed his aura and quietly left the valley. He ventured over twenty miles away to a nearby forest.
Seated beneath a tree, he brought up his attribute panel and focused his attention on the Seven Swords of the Li Family.
How many years of lifespan should I invest?
After much contemplation, he decided to invest a substantial amount to boost his combat prowess.
Let it be two thousand years!
With this investment, he could live peacefully for the next ten thousand years!
Without hesitation, he chose to invest two thousand years of his lifespan. As soon as he made this decision, the first digit of his lifespan changed from four to two.
[You have invested two thousand years of your lifespan to evolve and cultivate the 'Seven Swords of the Li Family']
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for ten years, perfecting your swordsmanship. You begin to contemplate greater possibilities.】
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for fifty years, reaching the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Your Seven Swords of the Li Family has been upgraded to the Seven Sword Secrets.】
......
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for three hundred years, achieving the pinnacle with your Seven Sword Secrets, which has been upgraded to the Astonishing Nine Swords.】
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for five hundred years, perfecting your Astonishing Nine Swords. You condense your own unique sword intent.】
......
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for a thousand years, returning your Astonishing Nine Swords to its basics. Your sword intent stirs your sword path, allowing you to comprehend the true meaning of the sword, and you enter a state of enlightenment. The Astonishing Nine Swords is upgraded to the Imperial Extremity Sword.】
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for one thousand and two hundred years, and your sword intent condenses the Heavenly Imperial Qi of your own. Your understanding of the sword dao improves.】
......
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for one thousand and eight hundred years, returning your Imperial Extremity Sword to its basics. Your sword intent leads your sword dao, and you gain a profound understanding of the true meaning of the sword, entering a state of enlightenment. The Imperial Extremity Sword is upgraded to the Divine Tai Cang Sword.】
【You practiced the Seven Swords of the Li Family for two thousand years, achieving a state of complete fusion and comprehension with your Divine Tai Cang Sword. Your understanding of the sword dao has improved.】
A series of prompts popped up one after another. When he saw that it took a thousand years to evolve, Gu An immediately activated his Lifespan Barrier.
He was afraid of disturbing the mysterious existence underground and the soul within Li Ya's body.
When all the prompts had finished, a vast memory poured into his mind, and the ground beneath him stirred with spiritual energy. However, this spiritual energy did not seep into his body but instead surrounded him, gradually condensing into strands of cold light, like sword light, flickering with an unusual glow in the darkness of the night.
Gu An fell into a state of enlightenment.
After an unknown amount of time, he gradually woke up.
It was still before dawn.
Gu An first looked at the consumption prompt of his Lifespan Barrier.
Wow, he had actually spent three hundred years of his lifespan just comprehending a technique! Fortunately, he had completely mastered the Divine Tai Cang Sword, and his understanding of the sword dao had reached a state of perfection, giving him a wonderful feeling.
Looking at his attribute panel again, he saw that the Seven Swords of the Li Family in the Secret Arts section had been replaced by the Divine Tai Cang Sword, with the words "complete fusion" in parentheses next to it.
He did not get up immediately but instead took out the Tian Su sword and placed the sheath horizontally on his lap, his hands resting on the sheath as he closed his eyes.
He was sensing the sword intent of this sword.
Once the sword's sword intent fused with his own, he would be able to subdue this treasure sword.
There were actually quite a few restrictions within this sword, like magical hurdles that the sword owner had to pass through with their spiritual sense and spiritual power.
Gu An didn't understand restrictions, but fortunately, he already had his own sword intent, and his sword intent penetrated through the restrictions.
Half an hour later.
Gu An got up, put the Tian Su sword back into his storage bag, and then headed towards Xuan Valley.
As he stepped out, he rose into the air, condensing sword qi beneath his feet and walking on his sword.
He traveled all the way to within ten miles of Xuan Valley before landing and continuing on foot, suppressing his aura to the extreme.
As night gradually passed, the eastern sky began to show a pink hue.
Morning arrived.
Li Ya pushed open the door to his room, facing the rising sun, and stretched lazily, feeling refreshed.
The effects of the Cangteng fruit were truly powerful!
He no longer felt as uncomfortable, and he felt that he would be fully healed in just a few more days! Li Ya smiled, his gaze falling on the distant field where Gu An was practicing with his junior disciples.
Those sets of movements piqued Li Ya's curiosity.
Although the movements were slow, they gave him a strange sense of profundity.
Li Ya walked over and joined Gu An, who greeted him, and he nodded in response.
"What are you guys practicing?" Li Ya asked curiously.
Gu An smiled and replied, "This is something I learned from an old man when I was young. It can strengthen the body and maintain a good mental state. I practice it with them every day to help them start the day with a fresh mind."
Lu Jiujia chimed in, "I don't really think it's useful."
Oikawa glared at him and said, "That's because you're stupid."
Li Ya added, "It is useful, but you need to maintain it for a long time."
Coming from an outsider disciple like him, these words were naturally convincing.
Gu An glanced at Li Ya and felt that he had become more gentle and was now able to say such high EQ words.
Actually, the main reason he practiced with his junior disciples was to help them completely detach their thoughts from cultivation and dreams, so they wouldn't ruin his flowers and plants.
"After you're done practicing, I'll teach you a set of sword techniques, okay?" Li Ya said with a smile.
Oikawa and the others were immediately excited, thanking him one after another, each calling him "Li Ya Senior Brother."
Li Ya looked at Gu An and said, "You can join too. Since you have a sword now, you should practice more."
Gu An smiled and nodded.
Alright.
Let me see if you've been practicing the Seven Swords of the Li Family properly!
Li Ya's presence made the atmosphere even more lively, and he found himself enjoying the noise and chaos of his junior disciples instead of feeling annoyed.
It wasn't until noon that Li Ya pulled Gu An into the mountains.
"Show me your Seven Swords of the Li Family. Once you've mastered it, I'll teach you a real sword technique. This set of Seven Swords of the Li Family is just a basic sword move," Li Ya said seriously.
Li Ya: Today, I'll be asking for votes on behalf of Gu An. As long as you vote, I'll teach you the Seven Swords of the Li Family in your dreams!
(End of Chapter)
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