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Chapter 417: My Sword Sheath is Hungry for Action
Chapter 417: My Sword Sheath is Hungry for Action
"A fifth-grade artifact!"
"And a special artifact designed for the soul, no less!"
Lu Chen's heart leaped with joy. The God-Piercing Spike in his hand might have a singular function, but its power was extraordinary.
Soul-targeting artifacts were incredibly rare and unpredictable, making them extremely difficult to defend against.
"That makes another fifth-grade treasure in my possession."
"With the Void Nightmare Orb for large-scale reconnaissance and pure Yang True Fire from the Pure Yang True Fire Manual, along with my spatial treasure, the Gluttonous Bug Pouch, and now this fifth-grade God-Piercing Spike, I'd wager that very few direct disciples in the sect have as many valuable possessions as I do."
A hint of a smile played at the corners of Lu Chen's mouth.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
With a thought, Lu Chen summoned Fat Bird to him and communicated his intentions to the bird. In less than half a moment, they arrived outside the Sword Hall.
Passing through the sword qi restrictions, he arrived at a towering peak that resembled a soaring sword.
Lu Chen settled Fat Bird in, and a Sword Hall disciple came to take the bird away. He would extract its blood later.
"Senior Brother Shen."
Lu Chen greeted Shen Ye with a voice full of respect.
"Lu Chen, you're here."
Shen Ye smiled gently and nodded in greeting.
"Please take me to the Sword Pool." Lu Chen made his request.
"Of course." Shen Ye nodded and led Lu Chen into a spacious hall.
Inside the hall were seven or eight Sword Hall disciples, each with their own sword weapons or sword cases. They all exuded an extraordinary aura.
"This is Zhong Baiyu, a Late Qi Refinement cultivator who specializes in sword formations."
"This is Shi Hao, a Mid Qi Refinement cultivator who has mastered several high-grade sword techniques to perfection and comprehended multiple sword intents."
"And this is..."
Shen Ye introduced each of the Sword Hall disciples to Lu Chen.
"This is Lu Chen, a Mid Qi Refinement cultivator. While his sword cultivation might not be the best among you, he possesses an incredibly terrifying ability to cultivate sword grasses."
"So far, he has achieved a 100% success rate, and many of the sword grasses are of good quality."
"He even has the potential to improve and create a new third-grade sword grass."
"Greetings, Lu Chen." Zhong Baiyu, a Late Qi Refinement cultivator, smiled warmly and greeted Lu Chen.
His figure was stout, and his round face, creased with smiles, resembled that of a laughing Buddha.
"Greetings, Lu Chen."
...
Among the seven or eight fellow disciples, some were enthusiastic in their greetings, showing no disdain for Lu Chen's identity as a Spirit Herbologist.
According to Shen Ye, while Lu Chen's sword cultivation might be average, his ability to enter the Sword Pool and seek sword artifacts was remarkable.
Two or three others merely nodded slightly, their expressions a bit aloof.
These few were deeply immersed in the sword path, spending most of their time refining their sword techniques and skills. They didn't pay much mind to Lu Chen's qualification to enter the Sword Pool based on his sword grass cultivation.
Of course, as fellow disciples without any conflicting interests, there was no open ridicule or contempt.
Lu Chen returned smiles and warmly reciprocated those who approached him. However, he didn't force himself on those who remained indifferent.
When Shen Ye mentioned that his sword cultivation was average, Lu Chen didn't refute it.
After absorbing numerous sword technique experience packets, Lu Chen had reached an extremely profound level in the Four Seasons Sword Technique, the Wind and Thunder Sword Canon, and the Starlight Sword Technique.
With his careful cultivation of the fourth-grade sword grasses, the Sword Peacock and the Sword Qiao, and his frequent use of sword techniques and formations, his skill in the Qiao Sword Technique and the Peacock Sword Formation was also quite impressive.
Perhaps he couldn't compare to all the sword geniuses in the hall, but he was confident that he wouldn't be at the bottom. He believed he was at least average.
"Although I may not have innate sword talent or a long history of sword technique cultivation, I have the light group experience packets!
The woman had a slender sword pinned in her hair, which was as sleek as a swimming dragon, and a pair of delicate sword earrings hanging from her earlobes. As she walked, the earrings gently swayed, surrounded by a faint sword aura.
It was Jian Wuxia, one of the seventeen true disciples of the sect and a frequent visitor to the Sword Pool, whom Lu Xuan had met several times in the newly blessed land filled with mutated spirit herbs.
"Senior Sister Wuxia," Lu Xuan and the others bowed politely in greeting.
It was evident that she held great respect among the many sword geniuses, and a few even looked at her with a hint of fanaticism in their eyes.
"This time, I will be leading the team as we venture into the Sword Pool to seek treasures. I will be responsible for maintaining stability within the Sword Pool and ensuring order among our fellow disciples. I hope that we can work together and not let any disputes damage the harmony between us."
The cool and refined woman nodded gently and spoke in a soft voice, like cold spring water.
"Of course," the crowd agreed.
Jian Wuxia waved her hand, and ten peculiar spirit fruits appeared in the air, circling around the group.
The spirit fruits seemed to be composed of countless fine sword auras, automatically coalescing together. Innumerable microscopic sword auras churned within, as if they could unleash an incredibly terrifying power at any moment.
"Some of you are entering the Sword Pool for the first time, so let me give you a brief introduction."
Jian Wuxia extended her hand, and the ten sword aura spirit fruits slowly floated towards her palm.
"These are Sword Fruits, special treasures formed by the countless sword auras within the Sword Pool. They are crucial for staying in the Sword Pool for extended periods."
"The Sword Pool is filled with countless powerful and mysterious sword auras that roam freely. If they sense an intrusion, they will swarm the intruder, resulting in a simultaneous attack from innumerable sword auras."
"With this Sword Fruit, your aura will merge with the Sword Pool, and the sword auras will not actively attack you on a large scale."
"Of course, this does not mean you can be careless. If you provoke the sword auras within the Sword Pool, they will still retaliate, and at that point, even these Sword Fruits may not be able to save you."
Jian Wuxia explained in detail, and the Sword Fruits in her palm flew towards the crowd one by one.
Lu Xuan curiously plucked one of these unique sword aura spirit fruits and felt a faint sharpness in his palm. He examined it with great interest.
As a Spirit Herbologist, he was highly sensitive to the word "fruit."
"Lu Xuan, if you're entering the Sword Pool for the first time and have any questions, feel free to ask me."
Jian Wuxia took a few steps forward and stood before Lu Xuan, her voice gentle and concerned.
"Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister Wuxia. I don't have any questions for now, but if I need any assistance, I won't hesitate to ask," Lu Xuan replied hastily.
When the previously indifferent Sword Hall disciples saw Jian Wuxia taking the initiative to approach Lu Xuan, their gazes towards him changed immediately.
Jian Wuxia held a revered status among them; she had earned the respect of the proud and talented disciples through her prowess in the sword path. Yet, here she was, taking the time to show concern for a Sword Grass Spirit Herbologist.
Lu Xuan subtly stepped back a few steps, lightly tossing the Sword Fruit in his hand and feeling the stirrings of anticipation from the Hungry for Action Sword Sheath at his waist.
Upon seeing the many Sword Hall disciples, Lu Xuan could sense a longing emanating from his sword sheath, and with the appearance of the ten Sword Fruits, that longing had reached its peak.
"My sword sheath is hungry for action," Lu Xuan thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)
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