Chapter 560: The Nine Firmaments Sword Technique Advances Further

Chapter 560: The Nine Firmaments Sword Technique Advances Further

January 23rd, 2025

On this journey, Su Chen never expected that he would advance to the Transformation Realm.

The path he took was smoother than he had imagined.

Of course, such a statement could only be made after achieving success; only then could one speak of it.

The process, in reality, was perilous.

During his cultivation, Su Chen had no certainty about his future.

Especially when he couldn't control his body, and everything around him was pitch black.

That kind of despair, that loneliness without aid.

Perhaps one wrong step, and his life would have vanished.

The path of cultivation was always accompanied by danger.

Qiu Ruoshuang had once told him that everyone's opportunity to advance to the Transformation Realm was different.

And there was no definite way to enter the Transformation Realm.

Some people didn't even need to leave their homes.

They could cultivate in seclusion within their own homes and still break through the Fifth Rank to advance to the Transformation Realm.

Although Su Chen's advancement was swift, the dangers he faced were not something he could easily share with others.

Stepping out of the fissure.

Today, the sun shone brightly, as if the heavens were celebrating his promotion to the Transformation Realm.

The scenery around him had changed significantly compared to when he was at the Fifth Rank.

Even his eyes were different.

The eyes he had at the Fifth Rank were no longer the same as today's eyes; they had transformed along with his body.

Stepping on air, Su Chen ascended step by step.

For this life, Su Chen didn't have the ambition to look down on others from a high position, nor did he wish to shield himself from the world.

But he also didn't want to be caught in peril, causing his family to suffer unjust hardships.

Gazing into the distance.

He climbed higher and higher, reaching a height of a hundred zhang.

His body floated in the mist, and he could better understand why those Transformation Realm experts looked down on the warriors below as if they were mere child's play.

Looking far away.

The hazy mountain scenery obscured Su Chen's vision, preventing him from seeing beyond.

Hesitating, Su Chen stepped down from the sky.

Beyond this mountain, there were even higher peaks.

His achievement today was indeed worth celebrating, but he must not become arrogant.

After reaching the Transformation Realm, his safety concerns were no longer as severe as before.

Even against ordinary Transformation Realm experts, he could hold his ground, if not win.

Even against those in the Intermediate or Perfection stages of the Transformation Realm.

He might not be able to defeat them, but with his current abilities, escaping from their grasp shouldn't be a problem.

At this thought, Su Chen's mind conjured the image of Sun Xerong.

This former Yunyang Sect elder had many grudges with him.

Forcing him to leave the Yunyang Sect was just a minor issue.

It could only be said that she was blind and couldn't see his capabilities.

Forcing him out was within her rights as an elder of the Yunyang Sect.

But she shouldn't have helped Wuluan Mansion against him.

After that competition, Sun Xerong chose to stay in Zhou Kingdom, searching for him and his family.

She hoped to gain the favor of Wuluan Mansion by doing so.

The previous minor grudges, coupled with this enmity, made it a blood feud.

If she dared to harm his family, he wouldn't leave her any room for survival.

Su Chen's next plan quickly took shape.

Deal with Sun Xerong.

Even if he couldn't take her life, he would hurt her and make her feel pain.

Sun Xerong had only recently entered the Transformation Realm, and it had been about fifteen years since then.

Her martial arts skills hadn't improved much during these years.

Moreover, the martial arts in Zhou Kingdom were noticeably weaker than those in Jin State.

Although she was a Transformation Realm expert, Sun Xerong was likely at the lower end of the Transformation Realm.

In Jin State, unless she was from a small sect like Tianfeng Valley.

In other sects, it would be difficult for her to even obtain an elder position without real power.

Sun Xerong was a suitable first opponent after entering the Transformation Realm.

Su Chen headed back the way he came.

Having just advanced to the Transformation Realm, he still had many things to do.

He needed to solidify his strength and reacquaint himself with his body movements, martial techniques, and cultivation methods.

After entering the Transformation Realm, all techniques and skills would undergo changes.

Some he couldn't comprehend before, or perhaps he could have comprehended them then, but his limited strength prevented him from utilizing them.

Now that he had entered the Transformation Realm, his body's limits had been completely expanded.

Su Chen planned to return to the mainland and find a quiet place to cultivate.

Jin State was vast, and such places were relatively easy to find.

He wouldn't choose a wilderness for his cultivation, as encountering demonic beasts might bring him trouble.

Su Chen made his way to the eastern region.

Near Tahe Sect.

He found an unknown small mountain village and temporarily settled in the mountains beside the village.

In his mind, he began to reorganize his martial techniques and cultivation methods.

The most important ones were the Ling She Chan Shen Gong and the Xing Yun Bu.

Two sets of body techniques, when viewed with today's perspective, still hold great potential for change.

Su Chen gradually comprehended the profound meaning of the 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique' during his practice.

Many moves of the 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique' were once beyond Su Chen's grasp, and he felt they were difficult to execute.

Now, having reached the Transformation Realm, Su Chen began to transform himself according to the instructions of the 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique'.

He was now fully aware of the extent of his abilities.

With a clear mind, the characteristic of the Transformation Realm that allowed him to understand his body intimately was now on full display.

Over the course of three days, Su Chen dedicated all his time to refining his body techniques.

After further tempering and familiarizing himself with the 'Cloud Stepping Technique' and the 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique', he became increasingly adept at both.

These two body techniques were never ordinary to begin with.

They were among the pinnacle of body technique moves.

The 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique' was especially renowned as the ultimate close-quarters combat body technique.

Su Chen had witnessed many experts, even those in the Transformation Realm, and their body techniques couldn't compare to the 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique'.

Now, with further progress in the 'Coiling Serpent Body Technique', his life-preserving abilities were further enhanced.

After mastering the body technique moves, Su Chen was ready to devote himself wholeheartedly to the 'Nine Heavens Blade Stance'.

The Nine Heavens above, overlooking the myriad worlds.

The Nine Heavens were divided into the Great Heaven, Purple Heaven, Lang Heaven, Jade Heaven, Scenery Heaven, Dan Heaven, Azure Heaven, Green Heaven, and Divine Heaven.

Su Chen's current understanding of the 'Nine Heavens Blade Stance' was still relatively shallow.

One could even say he had only grasped the basics.

There were nine heavens, yet he had only comprehended the first three layers.

Just these three layers had already benefited him greatly.

Now, with his Transformation Realm strength, he unleashed the blade stance, and the first move, the Great Heaven Blade Stance, sent a gust of wind that made the cranes cry out in alarm.

The Great Heaven Blade Stance was inherently a fierce and powerful move.

Before reaching the Transformation Realm, Su Chen's Great Heaven Blade Stance was already a lethal strike against his opponents.

Now, the pressure of the Great Heaven Blade Stance was even more intense.

During practice, Su Chen had to exert great effort to control and suppress its power.

He didn't want the powerful blade stance to run amok.

This time, Su Chen's chosen seclusion spot wasn't in some remote wilderness.

Not far away, there was even a village nearby.

It wouldn't be good if he accidentally injured someone.

After practicing for half a day, Su Chen moved his training area deeper into the forest.

Initially, he had thought that practicing in a populated area would help calm his mind.

In his leisure time, observing the villagers' farming and labor would soothe his anxiety.

But now, things were different, and he faced some trouble.

The power of the 'Nine Heavens Blade Stance' he was practicing was too overwhelming.

Ordinary warriors could handle it, but the villagers might not withstand the pressure of the blade stance.

Not to mention the chaos it could cause to their Qi and blood, it might even cost them their lives.

After moving a short distance away from the village, Su Chen chose a dense forest.

Practicing the 'Nine Heavens Blade Stance' didn't require him to specifically select an open area.

As he practiced, the forest would soon become an open space.

Previously, Su Chen had only learned the first three moves: Great Heaven, Purple Heaven, and Lang Heaven.

At this point, Su Chen began to progress to the next level.

The immense consumption of energy was almost unbearable, even for a Transformation Realm expert.

After practicing a single move, Su Chen chose to rest.

While he was cultivating and tempering himself, there was no need to overexert and deplete his energy.

When tired, he would rest, and once recovered, he would continue his practice.

For the next month, Su Chen dedicated his time to the 'Nine Heavens Blade Technique'.

With the blessing of the 'Blade Master' Heavenly Destiny, his grasp and familiarity with blade techniques far surpassed that of others.

Moreover, with the support of the 'Blade Master' Heavenly Destiny, the energy consumption of the 'Jade Sky Blade Technique' was no longer as terrifying.

However, during regular practice, Su Chen often deactivated the 'Blade Master' Heavenly Destiny to meticulously sense the pressure brought about by the 'Nine Heavens Blade Technique' with his physical body.

Only through this could he truly feel the pressure and gauge his progress in the Martial Dao.

Jade Sky, Scenery Sky, and Dan Sky.

Su Chen spent around one and a half months on this level of the 'Nine Heavens Blade Technique'.

In this deep mountain forest, the scent of flowers was already wafting through the air.

Unexpectedly, these tall trees also bloomed with fragrant flowers.

Looking up, the swaying of the flower petals within the flowers was clearly visible.

On the path of cultivation, time and resources were like flowing water, fleeting like flowers.

In this secluded meditation and cultivation, nearly two months had passed.

Next, it was time to return to Zhou Kingdom and see what kind of trouble Sun Xerong had caused.

During this period, Wuluan Mansion had been relatively quiet in the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Previously, they had led their disciples with great fanfare to Tian Gang City to challenge and spar with Su Chen.

This incident had tarnished their own reputation.

The border of Jin Kingdom had always been unstable.

Although Zhou Kingdom was small, its location in the southeast made it a crucial ally in defending against demon beast attacks for Jin Kingdom.

Moreover, the various powers in the current Zhou Kingdom still supported Jin Kingdom, acting as its loyal followers.

Wuluan Mansion's lack of morality in attacking the forces of a subordinate country had left a sour taste in the mouths of the Zhou Kingdom and other small kingdoms.

Based on this reason, the various powers in Jin Kingdom would definitely not allow Wuluan Mansion to cause more trouble in Zhou Kingdom.

Wuluan Mansion was seething with anger and would not let this go easily.

However, their current methods would not allow them to directly target the forces of Zhou Kingdom.

Their plan to threaten Su Chen had failed.

Sun Xerong's previous actions had ostensibly framed and disgraced Wuluan Mansion.

In reality, Wuluan Mansion had only severed ties with Sun Xerong on the surface.

Publicly, they condemned Sun Xerong.

But in truth, Fan Chengyan had even sent people to support Sun Xerong.

Of course, this 'support' was not entirely accurate.

The people Fan Chengyan sent were more accurately there to keep an eye on Sun Xerong.

They were to monitor whether Sun Xerong was genuinely doing her job and if her methods would affect Wuluan Mansion.

Apart from this surveillance, the people sent by Fan Chengyan would also assist Sun Xerong in her endeavors.

On the surface, they still showed unwavering support for her.

Su Chen headed south.

Without stopping along the way, he returned directly to Zhou Kingdom.

In around seven days, Su Chen had entered the territory of Zhou Kingdom.

After advancing to the Transformation Realm, Su Chen no longer needed to hide and avoid others as he used to.

Transformation Realm experts were not easily injured.

It was also difficult for ordinary Transformation Realm experts to be ambushed.

With the fusion of their mental state and physical body, and the development of their physique to its limit, the alertness of Transformation Realm experts was indeed significantly enhanced.

Su Chen could feel this heightened awareness.

The changes in the surrounding airflow were very clear.

If someone were to launch a surprise attack, it would be easy to detect.

Unless it was an extremely close-range assassination, only a skilled Transformation Realm expert would have a chance.

Additionally, it would only be possible in a very chaotic situation.

Amidst the chaos, airflow assaults would be rampant.

In such circumstances, even a Transformation Realm expert might fall victim to someone else's treacherous move if they let their guard down slightly.

Aside from these situations, it was genuinely challenging for a Transformation Realm expert to be ambushed and injured.

Su Chen felt it would be difficult to ambush and injure Sun Xerong.

But she probably wouldn't expect that he had already entered the Transformation Realm.

When she encountered him, Sun Xerong might be so excited that she would eagerly attack him.

And at that moment, his counterattack would be most likely to inflict severe damage.

Every time Su Chen returned to Zhou Kingdom, his first priority was to gather information.

News in Zhou Kingdom was easily accessible and well-organized.

Ordinary wandering cultivators in Zhou Kingdom were not left in the dark.

This was why many wandering cultivators preferred to live in such large countries.

In those smaller countries, they would be at a loss, with very limited opportunities.

(End of Chapter)

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