Chapter 922: The Sword Master's Legacy
Chapter 922: The Sword Master's Legacy
"Zhou Shidi, would you like to come with me for a stroll near the Li Yang Dao Zong?" Wan Zhong suggested, nudging Zhou Chao with his elbow.
Having faced rejection earlier, Wan Zhong's enthusiasm had taken a hit. Nevertheless, he persisted and asked again, hoping for a change of heart from his companion.
"Boring." Zhou Chao coldly replied, subtly shifting half a step away.
His passion for the sword path knew no bounds; one could say that he had devoted his entire life to it. Night and day, he tirelessly honed his skills, and coupled with his exceptional talent, he had achieved the late Jindan stage in less than a century.
Zhou Chao felt a trace of superiority and had little interest in the remote Yunxu Realm.
In his eyes, only swordsmen more accomplished than himself were worthy of his respect.
Given that the Yunxu Realm was a small-scale realm, despite the presence of a major sect like the Li Yang Dao Zong, it was unlikely that they would easily find several formidable swordsmen.
As such, he had no intention of wandering around idly.
Instead, he preferred to focus on his cultivation, determined to surpass Wan Zhong, whose cultivation was similar to his but whose talent was far inferior.
Although their cultivation levels were comparable, there was a significant gap in their innate abilities.
Wan Zhong possessed the Sword Body constitution, naturally attuned to various sword art secrets and related treasures. Additionally, his extraordinary comprehension meant that he could quickly master any profound sword manual he laid his hands on.
With such exceptional talent, he only needed to dedicate a little time to leave his fellow disciples far behind, evoking nothing but envy in Zhou Chao and the others.
As they conversed, the giant sword-shaped flying boat swiftly approached the magnificent mountain gate of the Li Yang Dao Zong.
Even from several li away, several streams of light could be seen speeding towards them.
Mo Yuanfeng's thoughts stirred, and the flying boat immediately came to a halt, awaiting the approaching cultivators.
After a few breaths, the streams of light stopped in front of the boat.
"I am Daoist Xuicheng. Welcome, Zhen Jianzhu of the Dongxuan Sword Sect, Mo Yuanfeng the Swordmaster, and several fellow disciples," the leader of the group, a long-bearded elder in cyan-green Daoist robes holding a dust brush, said with an otherworldly aura and an air of elegance.
Behind him were several Jindan stage Daoists who bowed deeply in greeting to Jianzhu Huanzhen and the others, showing their respect.
"So it's Xuicheng Daoist. You're too kind," Jianzhu Huanzhen replied with a smile.
Mo Yuanfeng and the other three also greeted the cultivators from Li Yang Dao Zong.
"Please come with me, Jianzhu. The Dao Zong has prepared a reception to welcome all the Daoist friends who have come to attend the Wanling Conference," Xuicheng Daoist said.
"You few, take Mo Yuanfeng Jianzi and these few Shixiong around the Dao Zong for a tour and find a place for them to rest," Xuicheng Daoist instructed the disciples behind him.
"Yes, Shishu Xuicheng!" replied a youth with a steady demeanor.
Subsequently, led by several Dao Zong disciples, Mo Yuanfeng and the three others entered a vast mountain range.
"This way, Jianzhu."
The long-bearded elder led Jianzhu Huanzhen into a majestic palace.
Upon entering the grand hall, they found dozens of cultivators and creatures already waiting inside.
As soon as they saw Jianzhu Huanzhen, they all stood up to greet him.
Jianzhu Huanzhen himself had a late Yuan Ying stage cultivation base and was renowned for his exceptional sword skills and formidable killing prowess, capable of facing several cultivators of the same stage simultaneously.
Moreover, as one of the Sword Masters of the Dongxuan Sword Sect, he commanded countless resources, placing him among the foremost in terms of both strength and status within this group.
Of course, those who could enter this grand hall were no ordinary cultivators or creatures; each possessed a cultivation base of at least the mid-Yuan Ying stage, and the outcome of a life-and-death battle between them was uncertain.
Some were already acquainted, while others had long heard of each other, and with the help of several Yuan Ying stage elders from Li Yang Dao Zong, they mingled warmly, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
From time to time, beautiful girls would serve spirit fruits and spirit brews, attentively catering to the Yuan Ying True Lords.
"Friend He Zhen, we have a rare fifth-grade spirit brew here. It is said that consuming it allows sword cultivators to enter a state of epiphany, gaining a faster understanding of the profound sword techniques."
"It's quite famous within the Li Yang territory. Friend, would you care for a taste?"
During their casual conversation, Xian Cheng offered a bottle of silvery-gray spirit brew. The surface of the brew shimmered with a faint light, as if gently rippling. However, upon closer inspection, one would realize that the light wasn't caused by ripples but by extremely subtle sword auras.
"Oh?"
Jian Huanzhen took the cup from the long-bearded elder and gazed at the silvery-gray liquid within, his expression revealing a hint of surprise.
"What a coincidence. This fifth-grade spirit brew is called Huanzhen Sword Liquid, which bears a resemblance to your name, Sword Master Huanzhen."
Xian Cheng chuckled lightly.
"There's something that Daoist Xian isn't aware of. In the Dongxuan Sword Sect, 'Huanzhen' is a legacy. Whoever holds the Huanzhen Sword Peak will bear the title of Huanzhen Sword Master."
"There have been several predecessors who held this position before me, and their cultivation and strength surpass mine."
"Indeed, the Huanzhen Sword Liquid in your hands does have a connection to the Huanzhen Sword Master."
"The sixth Huanzhen Sword Master had cultivated to the Transformation Realm. During the early stages of his cultivation, he created this fifth-grade Huanzhen Sword Liquid."
"However, brewing the Huanzhen Sword Liquid is extremely challenging. Usually, it requires Nascent Soul cultivators to expend a significant amount of time and energy to have a chance of successfully brewing it.
But once they become Nascent Soul Lords, they are either traveling the world or secluded in closed-door cultivation. Why would they spend so much time brewing spirit liquor? Thus, even within the Sword Sect, it isn't easy to come by."
A trace of nostalgia appeared on Jian Huanzhen's face.
When he had broken through to the Golden Core realm, the sect's master had bestowed him with three bottles of Huanzhen Sword Liquid as a reward and to temper his sword heart.
He had always kept that in mind.
However, according to his understanding, the consumption of Huanzhen Sword Liquid within the Dongxuan Sword Sect far exceeded its production. The sect's stock of the liquid seemed to have decreased by more than half compared to before.
"May I ask where the sword cultivator who brews this Huanzhen Sword Liquid is, and can you introduce me to him?"
He curiously asked the long-bearded elder.
The Huanzhen Sword Liquid had been around for many years, and while the formula wasn't the most highly classified within the Sword Sect, there was still a possibility that it had leaked outside.
However, due to the unique attributes of the Huanzhen Sword Liquid, only a sword cultivator proficient in sword techniques and with sufficient sword grass materials would be able to brew it. This piqued his interest, and he wanted to meet this sword cultivator.
"Sword cultivator? Friend?"
The long-bearded elder frowned.
"According to my understanding, the one who brewed this Huanzhen Sword Liquid is not a sword cultivator, nor does he have a Nascent Soul cultivation. He is merely a late-stage Golden Core herbalist."
"His mastery of herbalism is second to none in the Li Yang territory, and he is also skilled in brewing several high-grade spirit brews. This Huanzhen Sword Liquid was procured from that herbalist."
Xian Cheng spoke truthfully.
As the one responsible for welcoming and accommodating powerful cultivators and beings from various realms, any purchase of spirit brews by the sect's disciples had to go through him. Thus, he was very clear about the origin of the Huanzhen Sword Liquid.
Through exchanges with his peers, he had also learned about Lu Xuan's extraordinary skills in herbalism.
"A late-stage Golden Core herbalist?"
Sword Master Huanzhen looked puzzled.
"Could there be another sword cultivation genius in the Yunxu Realm?"
"Regardless, I still need to find out the origin of the Huanzhen Sword Liquid."
He thought to himself, deciding that after the exchange, he would ask Xian Cheng about the herbalist's information.
(End of Chapter)
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