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Chapter 373: The Great Wilderness Sword Palace, a Series of Battles! (Part 1)
Chapter 373: The Great Wilderness Sword Palace, a Series of Battles! (Part 1)
July 31, 2024
Lei Zhen stared at Lin Fan with bated breath, his heart filled with trepidation.
Despite his sincerity, the members of the Moon Holding Sect were too twisted. With his current abilities, they might not even consider him worthy.
Lin Fan, on the other hand, was observing Lei Zhen with great interest.
"Hmm~"
"A talent like this will be useful one day."
Lin Fan didn't dislike Lei Zhen; although the previous friction between Lei Zhen and the Moon Holding Sect had been unpleasant, it was a case of 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.'
Lei Zhen was a 'flexible' fellow, able to adapt his tone to suit his audience, be they human or ghost. He seemed whimsical, but in reality, every power needed such talent to handle various matters.
The Moon Holding Sect was indeed lacking in this regard.
Who among Xiao Ling Er and the others knew how to play these games? The protagonist template rarely included such 'talents.'
But Lei Zhen was suitable.
Although he wasn't part of the protagonist template, growing up in the realistic Central Province had honed his skills, making him adaptable to any environment.
Taking him in was a wise decision.
He would be useful one day.
Lin Fan nodded, "Since you are so sincere, the Moon Holding Sect will not turn you away."
"However, I don't plan to take on any more disciples for now."
"How about this?"
Lin Fan stroked his chin, "You are a Sword Cultivator, and among my disciples, there are also two Sword Cultivators."
"One is Jiang Ni, and the other is Jian Zi."
"You should know them, right?"
"Sect Master, I know them!"
Lei Zhen was overjoyed.
Although it wasn't the Sect Master's direct lineage, being a disciple of either of them would still make him part of the Sect Master's lineage!
Wasn't this wonderful?
His 'bottom line' was to be a Menial Apprentice without issue.
This was already a great joy!
He was overjoyed!
"You can choose one of them to be your master."
"Let me explain this to you in detail."
Lin Fan said, "Jiang Ni is a natural-born swordswoman, and in terms of sword talent, she is no less than Jian Zi."
"Moreover, in terms of seniority, Jian Zi would have to address her as Master."
"But this girl is inherently lazy, and her cultivation progress is slow and unmotivated. She needs constant encouragement and has a heavy heart."
"She is also often away from the sect."
Lei Zhen blinked but remained silent.
"As for Jian Zi, he has a Sword Spirit Holy Body, and his cultivation is diligent and hardworking, but... he lacks confidence."
"!"
"This..."
Lei Zhen scratched his head, "I think I understand."
He himself lacked confidence!
Why?
Because he had encountered too many twisted individuals! If he felt this way, Jian Zi must be even more affected.
After all, look at where Jian Zi was!
This was the Moon Holding Sect!!!
Do you know how many twisted individuals are in our Moon Holding Sect? With Jian Zi's talent, he was a remarkable talent even in the Central Province, let alone in the Great Wilderness Sword Palace, where he could become a Sequence Disciple!
Wherever he went, he would be looked upon with admiration. But compared to the twisted members of our Moon Holding Sect, his Sword Spirit Holy Body seemed to have turned into a 'loser', unable to stand tall!
Who wouldn't feel discouraged and lose confidence in such a situation?
At this moment, Lei Zhen couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie.
And he felt that, emmm...
Selecting Jian Zi was the most suitable choice!
"Sect Master."
"I wish to take Jian Zi as my master."
Lin Fan was not surprised and nodded, "If you can convince Jian Zi to agree."
"Additionally, I must inform you that currently, Jian Zi is the only third-generation disciple in the Moon Holding Sect. If you become his disciple, you will be the first and only fourth-generation disciple in our sect."
"Until other fourth and fifth-generation disciples take on masters, your seniority will be the lowest."
Of course, this generation count starts from Lin Fan.
If we were to count from the very beginning...
That would be too troublesome.
"Mas... Master, I don't mind this."
"Then, I'll go ask Master to take on a disciple?"
Lei Zhen expressed that he didn't care about seniority.
As long as he could join the Moon Holding Sect and have a place here...
The future looked promising!
"Hahaha, it's good that you don't mind."
"Go."
"Second Elder, please show me the way."
Wu Xing Yun smiled and nodded, "Follow me."
"Wait a moment."
Lei Zhen raised his hand, "I want to make a vow first."
Immediately, the boy established a vow with himself at the center and his parents as the radius, a vow that was extremely 'malicious' and vowed never to betray the Moon Holding Sect.
"Why is this necessary?"
The Second Elder nodded secretly and expressed surprise, "Since the Sect Master didn't ask you to make a Dao Heart Vow, it means he trusts you. If he trusts you, there's no need for this."
"But I must!"
Lei Zhen spoke seriously, "If I don't do this, even if Master trusts me, what would the other sect members think?"
"As someone who 'joined midway,' the most sensitive issue is trust. Solving this problem first will make many things easier later."
"Better safe than sorry!"
"Moreover, I don't have any twisted thoughts. Making this vow will have no negative impact on me."
"Why not?"
"Hmm, that's not bad."
The Second Elder nodded, satisfied with Lei Zhen. He suddenly understood why Lin Fan had taken a liking to this boy.
This boy knew how to play the game!
...
"?"
"You want to take me as your master?"
Upon seeing Lei Zhen, Jian Zi widened his eyes in surprise, "What are you thinking?"
"The Sect Master told me to choose between you and Master Jiang Ni as my master, and I chose you."
Jian Zi: "!!!"
He was well aware of Lei Zhen's strength.
With the Shadowless Sword, he wasn't bad, and could even hold his own against me for several dozen moves.
As my disciple, he would definitely be qualified.
But...
Pah!
There's no 'but'!
Since the Sect Master, that old man, allowed this kid to join, it means he can be trusted.
If he can be trusted, then why the fuss?
"Let's go!"
Jian Zi grabbed Lei Zhen and hurried off.
"Where... where are we going?"
"Nonsense, of course, we're going to pay respects to the founder. From now on, you are a disciple of the Moon Holding Sect, my only direct disciple, and the only fourth-generation disciple of the Moon Holding Sect!"
Hmm~~~
No problem!
From now on, I won't be the one with the lowest seniority in the Moon Holding Sect~
Hahaha!
Perfect~!
And so.
Lei Zhen, in a daze, became a disciple of the Moon Holding Sect, and the only fourth-generation disciple.
He had always been anxious, wondering how he could convince Jian Zi to accept him as a disciple, but he never expected it to be so simple.
"..."
...
"Master."
Ya Ya came to Lin Fan's side and whispered, "For the past three days, San Ye has been in the Scripture Repository, not stepping out, and has written down numerous sword techniques and secret manuals."
"Probably... over a thousand."
"Just now, I saw that it even left behind its self-created sword techniques like Sword Across Eras and Sun and Moon Stars."
"I don't know why, but seeing it like this, I feel something is amiss."
"Shouldn't you go and see?"
As one of the few who knew Lu Ming's true identity, Ya Ya naturally understood that San Ye was actually her 'junior brother', emm...
Shouldn't it be a junior brother? Her junior brother's behavior was indeed a bit strange.
At first glance, it seemed like entrusting a legacy.
She was naturally quite worried.
"Let it be."
Lin Fan, guessing San Ye's intention, shook his head lightly, "It has its own path to follow, and we have our own."
"Let's all strive to become stronger."
"I believe that one day, we will gather again in another place."
"I look forward to that day."
Ya Ya's face changed slightly.
"Master, do you know?"
"Where is San Ye going?"
"To where it should go."
"That's its destiny." Lin Fan shook his head.
He wasn't sure what San Ye's destiny was, and even now, he found it increasingly difficult to discern which 'template' San Ye possessed.
But just as San Ye said, the karmic debt was too great, and the Moon Holding Sect couldn't contain it anymore.
Even as a master, he felt powerless.
The only option was to strive to become stronger as quickly as possible!
"By the way."
"I'll teach you a technique."
"Remember it, and pass it on to San Ye. After learning it, also pass it to your junior brother, Shi Hao."
"Yes, Master."
"May I ask what technique you're teaching?"
"..."
"The Self-Transformation Technique." Lin Fan whispered, "It's just the initial creation and not yet perfected."
"The Self-Transformation Technique?!"
Boom!
Ya Ya trembled all over.
How could she not know this technique?!
It appeared in the novel The One Who Shrouds the Heavens!
In Perfect, it demonstrated unimaginable might and was one of the strongest techniques of the Desolate Heaven Emperor!
She had always wanted to create it, but every attempt failed, and she couldn't even grasp the fundamentals, not knowing which direction to work towards.
But at this moment, the master was telling her that the Self-Transformation Technique had already been created?!
"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this technique!"
Ya Ya trembled with excitement.
This was the Self-Transformation Technique!
"Focus and concentrate."
Lin Fan said sternly, "Remember it well."
He began to transmit the technique.
In his heart, he heaved a slight sigh of relief.
"Good thing I made it in time."
"Although I don't know if San Ye can learn it, but even if he only grasps a fraction of it, and can only 'transform' into some random thing to fight, it will still increase our fighting power."
"..."
...
Three days later.
San Ye stepped out of the Scripture Repository.
Then, he headed east.
At the edge of the sect, Xiao Ling'er and the other direct disciples came to see him off.
San Ye turned back, smiled lightly, and said, "To send you off for a thousand miles, we must part ways. Take care, everyone."
"Wait."
Xiao Ling'er spoke up, stopping him, and gave him her gift.
The others did the same.
Everyone had prepared gifts and was reluctant to part.
San Ye sighed lightly, "I don't have any return gifts, but if there's a chance to meet again in the future, I'll prepare proper gifts."
"Please convey my regards to the master on my behalf."
"He doesn't like farewells, so I won't go and bid him farewell."
"Don't worry." Ya Ya nodded in response, "I will."
The others didn't find anything wrong with that.
After all, Lu Ming was now the head of the Bright Moon lineage~
"Farewell."
San Ye left.
He was very carefree.
If...
He didn't look back every few steps.
Although he was reluctant to part, he didn't stop his 'journey', heading east, and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.
...
"Is San Ye... not coming back?" Jian Zi felt the most sentimental.
He had the deepest bond with San Ye.
Although they fought many times, and San Ye always defeated him with a single sword strike, and even 'rode' him for several years, their daily interactions had forged a deep friendship.
Moreover, San Ye often guided Jian Zi, allowing him to progress rapidly...
Now, as they parted ways, it seemed unlikely they would meet again, how could Jian Zi not feel sentimental?
Ya Ya spoke softly, "The master said that everyone has their own destiny."
"San Ye is going to change his destiny."
"We shouldn't stop him, but rather bless him."
"I will definitely bless him." Jian Zi nodded heavily, "But..."
"He is my best friend."
Everyone fell silent.
After a long while, Xiao Ling'er forced a smile, "Let's all wish him success and may all his wishes come true."
"And what about me? Am I not human, Master Nephew?" Jian Zi couldn't help but smile wryly.
"..."
...
At the peak of Moon Embrace Palace.
Lin Fan withdrew his gaze and sighed softly, "No matter what your original identity was, but now..."
"Please, stay alive."
"Give me some more time."
Recalling the Scripture Repository, now filled with sword cultivation secrets, Lin Fan felt even more sorrowful as the foundation in sword cultivation was now even more profound than the Spirit Sword Sect.
This Threeleaf...
She's too understanding.
And understanding children only make others feel more heartache.
Unless the 'parents are blind' and can't see it.
...
After leaving the southwestern region, Threeleaf didn't head straight for the Great Wilderness Sword Palace but instead went to a secluded place.
Soon after, there was movement in that area.
Li Changgong and Deng Tai'a appeared.
"You two, is our agreement still valid?" Threeleaf asked.
"Of course," Li Changgong said, picking his nose. "As sword cultivators, we value honor the most. If we agree to something, we won't back out of our word."
"But the prerequisite is that you can do it."
"Exactly," Deng Tai'a spoke less, and his emotions seemed more stable.
Threeleaf nodded in a human-like manner, "That's good."
"I'll head to the Great Wilderness Sword Palace now."
"You two wait for news then."
"We await your success." Deng Tai'a responded.
Li Changgong rolled his eyes and stopped picking his nose. He spoke softly, "Take care."
"The world is vast, and safety is paramount. Don't be impulsive."
"Thank you, Senior. I'll keep that in mind."
"..."
...
Threeleaf left.
This time, she headed straight for the Great Wilderness Sword Palace.
Li Changgong and Deng Tai'a followed from a distance.
They weren't planning to go to the Great Wilderness Sword Palace themselves but wanted to observe from afar and confirm whether they needed to fulfill their agreement.
"Deng Tai'a."
Suddenly, Li Changgong spoke up, "You think..."
"Will it succeed?"
Deng Tai'a remained silent for a moment before saying, "Its sword cultivation talent is the best I've ever seen. Especially after it finds its own path and creates its unique sword techniques, you and I, solely in terms of sword cultivation skills, are already far inferior to it."
"Now, half a year has passed. With its heaven-defying talent and abilities, it has likely reached a level beyond our imagination."
"..."
"You mean, it can win?"
"I mean I don't know."
"!!!"
"Tsk!"
Li Changgong rolled his eyes.
...
"Young man."
Outside the Great Wilderness Sword Palace, Threeleaf spoke softly, "I am Threeleaf. I've come to pay my respects to the mountain as agreed upon with the Fifth Sword Heart and several elders of the palace."
"Please inform them of my arrival."
"Threeleaf! Is it really you?" The two mountain guarding disciples' pupils shook in shock.
"You actually... dare to come?"
Both were stunned.
Previously, when they heard that a weed could easily cut down the Sun and Moon Stars and suppress their own Jian Zi, and was even the uncrowned king of this Prodigy Grand Tournament, they were already shaken.
But at the time, they thought it might be a rumor or an exaggeration, so they didn't find it too surprising.
In fact, they had even placed bets privately on whether Threeleaf would dare to show up.
They bet on her not daring to come.
Who knew...
Threeleaf actually came!
And she came alone... cough, a weed.
She came so openly and brazenly?!
Damn it, I lost the bet!
The most crucial thing was that this Threeleaf was truly bold!
After their initial shock, they quickly recovered and didn't make things difficult for Threeleaf, or rather, they didn't dare to cause her trouble, as they had already received orders from above.
"Please follow me. The Holy Master has already instructed that if you come, you should be brought directly to the main hall."
"Please."
Threeleaf waved her leaf, as if inviting someone to lead the way.
"Please."
The other party's posture was very low.
Although the disciples of the sacred land were generally very arrogant, it also depended on who they were facing.
Even though they hadn't witnessed Threeleaf's strength personally and didn't believe that a weed could possess such power, the mere fact that Threeleaf came alone was enough to make their scalps numb and dare not show off in front of her.
"..."
On the way, one of them suddenly spoke up, "The scenery here is excellent."
"Of course!" The mountain guarding disciple looked up, full of pride, "Who among sword cultivators doesn't love the scenery of our sword palace?"
The Great Wilderness Sword Palace stood tall in the vast and boundless ancient wilderness, shrouded in clouds and mist. It was like an ancient sword piercing through the void, pointing directly at the sky.
Surrounded by mountains, the peaks were stacked upon each other, each one as sharp as a sword blade, exuding unyielding spirit, and edge, all of which were the most primitive sword intents of nature! The main palace was made from ten-thousand-year-old ice and rare spiritual jade, carved without any polishing, shimmering with a faint blue light in the sunlight, appearing both sacred and mysterious.
Above the palace gate, intricate sword patterns and totems were carved, emitting a faint sword qi, as if sensing the sword heart of every cultivator and guiding them towards the true essence of the sword path.
Inside the palace, countless extraordinary swords were everywhere, some suspended in the air, others embedded in stone, their tips trembling with endless sword intent and the will of past masters.
The air was filled with a faint fragrance, a blend of spiritual energy and sword intent, making one feel refreshed and naturally generating sword intent.
Any cultivator with good sword cultivation talent, upon entering the sword palace, wouldn't even need to do anything. Just a few deep breaths could lead to a sudden enlightenment, understanding the true nature of the sword and grasping the sword path!
In the central square, a massive sword monument stood tall, engraved with countless sword cultivators' insights and supreme sword techniques from ancient times to the present. When night fell, the sword monument emitted a soft glow, illuminating the entire sword palace, guiding the disciples in their pursuit of the highest peak of the sword path.
In the Sword Palace of the Great Wilderness, a sacred land for sword cultivators and a heavenly realm, the air was filled with the essence of the Sword Dao.
(End of Chapter)
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