Chapter 940: And That's Not All
Chapter 940: And That's Not All
"Elder Brother Huan Zhen, you attended the Wanling Conference of the Liyang Dao Sect and returned with a genius from the Yunxu Realm?"
"What kind of genius that our Sword Sect needs could have possibly come from such a desolate realm, and you just happened to find them?"
Suddenly, an elderly voice rang out in Lu Xuan's ear.
Before the voice faded, a streak of black light shot in from outside.
As the light dissipated, an elderly man with a sturdy build appeared in the hall, a pitch-black giant sword sheathed at his side. His eyes were sharp, as if they could see through any illusion before him.
"Elder Jin, are you questioning our Sword Master's judgment?"
A crisp female voice rang out, and three more figures landed in the hall.
There were two females and one male. The female cultivators were identical in appearance, their auras the only distinguishing feature: one wore a white robe and exuded a cool, detached air like the moon, while the other was clad in fiery red, her demeanor passionate and exuberant.
The young man had an ordinary appearance, but he stood tall and proud, resembling a straight and sharp sword, his sword intent piercing the heavens.
"Fellow junior disciples, allow me to introduce you to Lu Xuan, my junior martial nephew. I chanced upon him in the Liyang Realm of the Yunxu Realm and was surprised to find his skills in multiple cultivation arts exceptional, so I brought him here."
Jian Huanzhen explained with a smile.
"Elder Brother, it's true that our Huanzhen Sword Peak has always been last among the nine sword peaks. But you can't just bring an outsider into the Sword Sect without discussion."
The fiery female cultivator spoke up, her voice bright and lively.
"I almost forgot to mention, Junior Nephew used to be a disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect, a branch of our Sword Sect. During the demon invasion, the higher-ups of the Celestial Sword Sect returned to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, but due to limited resources, most of the disciples were relocated elsewhere."
Jian Huanzhen patted his head, offering an explanation.
"Junior Nephew Lu, allow me to introduce you to these Senior Uncles."
"This is Jin Zaiqian, a cultivator at the mid-Golden Core stage. His sword mastery is renowned even within our Sect."
"These two are Yuan Yue and Yuan Rong, both at the early Golden Core stage. They are in perfect sync with each other and excel in combination attack techniques."
"And this is Nie Shaoyan, also at the early Golden Core stage. He is skilled in talisman making; perhaps the two of you can exchange insights later."
"There are seven more Golden Core True Lords in Sword Peak, but some are in seclusion, and others are away on journeys. I will properly introduce you to them when the time is right."
Jian Huanzhen turned and gestured to the four people, introducing them to Lu Xuan with a pleasant expression.
"Junior Lu Xuan greets the Senior Uncles."
Lu Xuan, who had been standing with his head lowered, bowed respectfully.
The four elders responded with nods, their expressions a mix of curiosity and indifference.
"Is this the genius you spoke of, Senior Brother?"
"Indeed, his cultivation for his age is remarkable. He's reached the late Core Formation stage."
"But we have disciples in the Huanzhen Sword Peak who have also attained this level."
The fiery female cultivator furrowed her brows, her gaze assessing Lu Xuan.
"Junior Nephew Lu's Core Formation cultivation is not his most impressive skill."
Jian Huanzhen smiled mysteriously.
"Oh? Do tell, Senior Brother."
The four elders leaned forward, intrigued.
"Junior Nephew Lu is a Master Spirit Brewer. He has mastered the art of brewing several high-grade spirit brews, and the quality of his brews surpasses that of most brewers."
"More importantly, he obtained the formula for the 'Huanzhen Sword Liquid' created by our previous Sword Master. He can stably produce this sword liquid."
Jian Huanzhen spoke slowly, and a bottle of silvery-gray spirit liquid appeared before them.
The spirit liquid rippled with light, and upon closer inspection, those ripples were actually endless fine sword rays!
"It really is the Vibrant Sword Liquid!"
A hint of nostalgia flashed in the elder's eyes.
"This is a fifth-grade spirit brew, extremely challenging to create. It's been a while since someone from Sword Peak has attempted to brew this using the ancient formula."
"Hee hee, I can't wait to taste more of this Vibrant Sword Liquid."
"This top-grade spirit brew is becoming a rarity in Sword Peak's treasury. We rarely come across it unless there's a special occasion."
"Lord Lu, right? From now on, you'll have to brew more of this Vibrant Sword Liquid. Rest assured, you'll be well compensated for your efforts."
Yuan Rong, clad in a fiery red Daoist robe, said with a smile.
"But is the title of Spirit Brew Master enough to warrant gathering all of us here?"
The sword cultivator youth asked calmly.
"Of course, there's more."
Jian Huanzhen reached out, and two fifth-grade sword talismans appeared in his palm.
One talisman emanated a dark glow, within which countless tiny black sword auras swam like fish, emitting a faint chill and a palpable sword intent that caused the surrounding temperature to drop.
The other talisman was grayish-white and appeared somewhat desiccated. When one looked at it, a dense surge of malevolent energy rushed forth, assaulting the souls of those present.
"These two sword talismans are the fifth-grade Abyssal Sword Talisman and the Malevolent Sword Talisman, both rare and powerful."
"And they were both crafted by Lord Lu."
A broader smile spread across Jian Huanzhen's face.
"A Talisman Master?"
"If he can consistently create new types of fifth-grade sword talismans, it would definitely boost the strength of our disciples here on Sword Peak."
Jin Zaiqian examined the talismans carefully, and the look he gave Lu Xuan now held a hint of recognition.
Beside him, Nie Shaoyan was equally impressed by Lu Xuan's talent in talisman-making.
As a master talisman-maker himself, he understood the challenges of crafting high-level sword talismans and their notoriously high failure rate. Thus, he was even more appreciative of Lu Xuan's skills than the other three.
"There's still more!"
After witnessing Lu Xuan's talent in spirit brewing and talisman-making, the four Yuan Ying True Lords from Sword Peak had thought they had seen it all, but Jian Huanzhen continued to surprise them.
"Lord Lu is indeed a master spirit brewer, and his skill in talisman-making is equally remarkable. But what truly sets him apart is his prowess in spirit herb cultivation."
Jian Huanzhen continued, admiration clear in his voice.
In an instant, two treasures appeared before everyone's eyes.
One was a silvery-white sword grass, exuding a powerful sword intent. It was inherently a sword, with subtle arcs of lightning dancing along its blade.
The other was a mottled gourd with a bluish-green hue. From within it came the faint sound of ringing sword aura, and when probed with one's spiritual sense, one would perceive the familiar sword intent, as if it could see through all things. It contained a strand of the Sword Sect's fundamental energy.
Although there was only a wisp of it, the fact that it was contained within this gourd left the four of them astonished.
"This is the Thunder Sword Grass, a fourth-grade spirit herb. Lord Lu spent many years modifying the ordinary second-grade sword grass to create this extraordinary herb."
"As disciples of the Sword Sect, you all understand the value of a fourth-grade sword grass."
"And this is the fourth-grade Echoing Sword Gourd. It contains a trace of our Sword Sect's fundamental sword intent. For those in the Outer Sect who have established their foundations, it will be a tremendous aid."
"This, too, has been modified by Lord Lu from the third-grade Radiant Sword Gourd."
"Through his solitary efforts, he has modified two types of sword grass and gourd spirit herbs, which will greatly benefit our sect. Don't you think it's worth bringing him to Sword Peak?"
Jian Huanzhen surveyed his surroundings with a proud expression.
(End of Chapter)
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