Chapter 938: Entering the Sect, Jian Xuanyi
Chapter 938: Entering the Sect, Jian Xuanyi
In the vast emptiness of the void, a leaf-like flying boat sped through, its sharp sword aura devouring the approaching gale winds and heavenly tribulation, reducing them to nothingness.
The boat seemed to possess the ability to traverse space, directly plunging into one rift after another.
Jian Huanzhen sat at the front of the boat, his gaze fixed on the chaotic space ahead.
Lu Xuan and the others stood at the back, conversing in low voices.
Next to him, Shen Ye couldn't conceal his excitement.
"Lu Shidi, according to Master Wan, we will be reaching the Dongxuan Realm in less than half a day. How do you feel now?" he asked, transmitting his voice to Lu Xuan.
"I feel both joy and apprehension, like a wanderer returning home," Lu Xuan replied with a smile.
After making proper arrangements for the latter two caves and the chamber of commerce's affairs, he and Shen Ye had waited for Jian Huanzhen and the others at the Star-Picking Tower before embarking on their journey back to the Dongxuan Sword Sect.
At this moment, his heart was indeed filled with complex emotions.
He felt mainly joy, but it was also laced with anticipation and apprehension about the future.
He still felt a sense of belonging to the Dongxuan Sword Sect.
When the higher-ups of the Tianjian Sect left him behind during their migration, he didn't hold any grudges.
After all, transporting tens of thousands of disciples across countless realm domains to the Dongxuan Sword Sect was indeed an arduous task for the few Nascent Soul True Lords of the Tianjian Sect.
Moreover, the sect had made proper arrangements for him and his fellow disciples, even presenting him with a sixth-grade Ziwei Huanglei Guo Lingshong, as well as the Condensing Technique, which played a crucial role in his improvement of high-grade spirit plants later on.
In addition, during his years in the sect, he had received countless spirit seeds under the sect's protection, laying a solid foundation for his future as a spirit herbologist.
Thus, any trace of dissatisfaction he might have felt during the migration had long since dissipated.
Of course, it was worth mentioning that the Dongxuan Sword Sect was a prominent sect among the myriad realm domains. Lu Xuan couldn't help but look forward to acquiring some high-grade spirit seeds from the sect.
"Lu Shidi, Shen Shidi, after entering the Sword Sect, there is one more procedure before you can formally join," Mo Yuanfeng said as he walked over and spoke gently to the two of them.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Mo, for the reminder. These are all necessary procedures," Lu Xuan and Shen Ye replied with gratitude, bowing their hands.
"Since both of you are at the Golden Core realm, and Lu Shidi has been accepted by Master Huanzhen into the Huanzhen Sword Peak, you will naturally pass without any issues," Mo Yuanfeng assured them.
"However, Lu Shidi is new to the Sword Sect, so there will be a probationary period, during which he can only be considered an outer sect disciple temporarily," Lu Xuan nodded in understanding.
"Only Golden Core cultivators are considered inner sect disciples in the Dongxuan Sword Sect. Truly remarkable!" Lu Xuan marveled inwardly.
"Rest assured, Lu Shizi. Once you enter the sect, you will become an inner disciple of my sword peak. Within two to three years, you will enjoy treatment no less than that of a core disciple," Jian Huanzhen's deep voice reached everyone's ears.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master," Lu Xuan said, bowing his head.
"Don't mention it, Lu Shidi. It is the Huanzhen Sword Peak's fortune to have you," Jian Huanzhen replied with a smile, his expression kind and difficult to associate with his true identity as one of the Nine Sword Masters who governed a sword peak in the Dongxuan Sword Sect.
In the blink of an eye, half a day passed.
"We've arrived," Zhou Chao said coldly.
Lu Xuan looked down and saw the giant sword-like flying boat speeding through an endless sea of sword auras.
The sword auras howled as they passed, drifting slowly, sometimes appearing and disappearing, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, forming a world of sword auras below.
Countless sword auras grazed past the flying boat, appearing harmless.
But Lu Xuan clearly sensed the dense killing intent within each sword aura.
"We have now entered the Grand Protection Formation of the Sword Sect, within the Ten Directions Extermination Sword Formation."
Wan Zhong, rarely looking solemn, explained to Lu Xuan and Shen Ye.
"The sword formation is of the ninth grade. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator who dares to intrude will likely be annihilated by it. Disciples of the Sword Sect require identity tokens to pass through the formation unharmed."
Before Wan Zhong could finish speaking, the giant sword-like flying boat seemed to pull free from a quagmire of sword auras, its speed increasing abruptly. Lu Xuan's eyes widened as a new world came into view.
Below, strange mountains and ridges stretched for tens of thousands of miles, undulating like dragons. Radiant mists and countless exotic spirit beasts filled the landscape.
What attracted the most attention, however, were the nine towering peaks that resembled gigantic swords piercing the heavens.
The overwhelming sword intent seemed intent on piercing the very sky itself.
"Lu Shidi, Shen Shidi, we have now entered the inner sect grounds."
"The Sword Sect primarily consists of nine sword peaks, each governed by a Sword Master whose strength is unfathomable."
"In addition, there is also a Sword Palace where the Sect Master resides, elected jointly by the nine Sword Masters."
"Furthermore, there are numerous blessed lands and small worlds within the sect for disciples to cultivate and temper themselves."
"Below are also many treasured lands, where the spiritual energy is purer and denser than in the core areas of ordinary sects. The majority of outer sect disciples live in these areas."
Mo Yuanfeng proudly introduced the sect to Lu Xuan and Shen Ye, his tone conveying his pride in being a disciple of the Sword Sect.
"Each of the nine sword peaks has no fewer than ten Nascent Soul True Lords, and the most powerful ones among them even have several Late Nascent Soul True Lords."
"Additionally, there are seven Grand Elders in the Dongxuan Sword Sect, all of whom have reportedly reached the legendary Transformation Realm. However, the chances of us meeting them are slim."
"Seven Transformation Realm experts!"
Lu Xuan's heart trembled as he gained a rough understanding of the Sword Sect's might.
Within the Li Yang Continent, as far as he knew, neither the Tianxing Cave where his cave abode was located nor the Hailou Chamber of Commerce, where he was an honorary advisor, had any Transformation Realm cultivators. Only the Li Yang Dao Sect was rumored to have a Transformation Realm cultivator in seclusion.
Yet, the Dongxuan Sword Sect had seven of them!
He took a deep breath to calm himself.
"Let's return to the Huanzhen Sword Peak first, and then we'll arrange for the two of you to formally join the sect."
Jian Huanzhen said slowly.
Having found a rare talent like Lu Xuan, he wanted to bring him into his sword peak as soon as possible.
Among Mo Yuanfeng's group of four, aside from him, the other three were from different sword peaks. After returning to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, they bade farewell to Mo Yuanfeng.
Before leaving, they each gave Lu Xuan and Shen Ye a communication sword talisman and invited them to visit their cave abodes. Ge Pu specifically asked them to come after they had settled down.
Lu Xuan and Shen Ye readily agreed.
The giant sword-like flying boat sped towards one of the sword peaks.
"Hey, Mo Shixiong, what's that?"
Lu Xuan suddenly pointed at a rolling gray-black sphere passing below.
The sphere rolled at incredible speed, its surface bristling with countless flying swords of various lengths and thicknesses. At first glance, it resembled a giant hedgehog.
"That's a Sword Mystical Hedgehog, a peculiar treasure produced by the Hundred Artisans Sword Peak. It exists somewhere between a metal spirit beast and a puppet, driven by instinct. It roams within the Sword Sect, absorbing discarded flying swords, spirit ores, or stray sword auras to condense sword spikes within its body."
"It's a way to make use of waste," Mo Yuanfeng added casually.
Lu Xuan retracted his gaze, a spark of curiosity kindled within him for this Sword Mystical Hedgehog.
(End of Chapter)
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