Chapter 93: Desire to Retrace the Path of Cultivation
No, that's not right!
How could it be Master!
Soon, the light surrounding that figure gradually receded, and she could barely make out some of her appearance.
It's a bit similar, but it's not!
Phew~
That really scared me to death.
I knew it, how could Master be here!
After letting out a sigh of relief, Chi Jiuyu began to carefully examine the figure in the distance.
Immeasurable divine radiance enveloped her, and her red hair cascaded down to her ankles.
The red moon behind her had become ethereal, and within it, countless lights and shadows flowed. Chi Jiuyu only glanced at it and felt that the Sword Dao from ancient times to the present was all contained within it, causing her to become involuntarily mesmerized.
Fortunately, this situation only lasted for a brief moment.
Is this Yue Ying?
Shishu's life-bound sword?
Before she could clearly see Yue Ying's true appearance, the red moon in the sky completely vanished, and Yue Ying transformed into a red streak and swooped down.
Slap!
Another hit, Chi Jiuyu felt a pain in her forehead, and she quickly covered it.
"Ugh!"
Seriously, you're still doing it!
She saw that red streak fall into Xu Xing's hand, transforming into a sword artifact that was entirely crimson and flowed with divine light.
Chi Jiuyu stared at it for a while.
Hmm?
Isn't this the sword he held when I was fighting with the Yuanying Stage Shishu before?
"Yue Ying, it's been a while, you've worked hard." Xu Xing gently stroked the sword body.
Buzz~
The sword body trembled slightly, and the surging airflow spread out like a hurricane.
She saw that everything oppressive and dim within the Mystic Realm seemed to be swept clean by this violent airflow.
The sky became bright, towering perilous peaks grew vegetation, and scattered rocks were covered in greenery.
The silver-gray tide that seemed to want to devour the world, which were the Tongxuan Grass Monsters, began to shrink, reverting to their original forms, turning into individual tongxuan grass plants growing on the ground.
The barren Mystic Realm, spanning ten thousand li, became full of vitality in the blink of an eye.
After witnessing all of this, Chi Jiuyu couldn't help but look at the cyan-gold longsword floating beside her.
"It would be great if my sword was also this awesome," she muttered softly.
Then she felt that chilling sensation again. This feeling naturally still came from Yue Ying in Xu Xing's hand.
Seriously, I praised you for being awesome, and you're still unhappy!
This sword has a really big temper.
"Alright, don't bother arguing with her."
Xu Xing lightly flicked the sword body, and Yue Ying also quieted down.
"Don't worry, Shishu, I'm not that petty." Chi Jiuyu waved her hand quite generously.
Emm...
Forget it, I won't explain.
"Let's go, let's go see the two people who made it to the end."
As his voice fell, the surrounding scenery began to recede.
...
...
Within the battle space, Zhang Yunlu looked at Lin Qiuxian, who hadn't fallen for a long time, and her eyes became increasingly wary.
Could it be that he, like that strange Xiao Fan, can regenerate severed limbs?
Perhaps I should chop his body into pieces too.
Just as this thought appeared in her mind, Zhang Yunlu saw the head, which had already been chopped into fine pieces, turn into fine specks of light, but it didn't dissipate. Instead, it gathered on Lin Qiuxian's headless body.
As expected!
She tapped her foot and charged directly towards Lin Qiuxian, about to put her idea into action.
"Young people shouldn't be so impulsive."
As the voice entered her ears, Zhang Yunlu felt her shoulder sink.
Hmm?!
She instinctively turned around and slashed. A sword strike capable of cutting down a Foundation Establishment cultivator was blocked by a slender, fair finger, which didn't even break the skin.
"Not a bad sword strike, it already has a hint of my demeanor from when I was in the Qi Refining stage." There was a trace of praise in the calm tone.
It was like an elder seeing a Junior's performance and then voicing praise.
It was Chi Jiuyu. She was seen holding her sword behind her back with her right hand, and extending a finger with her left hand to block Zhang Yunlu's longsword, displaying quite the demeanor of a Master.
In fact, she was indeed a Master, it was just that this point was easily overlooked in ordinary times.
Zhang Yunlu was startled.
"....Chi Jiuyu?"
"That's right, it's me," Chi Jiuyu said calmly.
As someone who had been through it, she knew very well.
Cultivators who have achieved Enlightenment of Principles are very prone to becoming arrogant. At this time, it is necessary to give them a little setback to make them understand that there are always people better than you.
Only then will it not affect their subsequent cultivation.
Zhang Yunlu withdrew her sword, looked past Chi Jiuyu at Xu Xing behind her, and respectfully bowed.
"Senior."
Xu Xing walked forward and nodded slightly, "You did well."
Hmm?
Chi Jiuyu looked at Shishu. How could he praise her at this time?
He should tell Xiao Yunlu not to become arrogant and complacent.
Master told me the same thing back then.
"The reason I can reach this point is entirely thanks to the opportunities bestowed by Senior," Zhang Yunlu said seriously.
Without this encounter, she would have just been an ordinary high school student.
"No need to be modest, you did indeed do well this time."
Among all the opportunities he had given out, what Zhang Yunlu received was actually not the best, but she managed to do things that most people couldn't.
"Are you prepared to join the Sword Sect next?" He still had to ask one last time.
"Yes," Zhang Yunlu nodded, "I plan to return to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to submit my application after this round of trials ends."
According to the staff, having completed the Cailian Method of Fa cultivation, she had a high chance of passing the Sword Sect's entrance trial. Now, after achieving Enlightenment of Principles, her chances should be even higher.
"Ah? Submit an application?" Chi Jiuyu stopped maintaining her Master-like demeanor and complained, "When did our Sword Sect's entrance threshold become so high?"
Xiao Yunlu still didn't understand the significance of 'Enlightenment of Principles'.
A young Qi Training cultivator who has achieved Enlightenment of Principles like this would be granted direct entry without trials in any Immortal Sect, okay?
If it were in the Righteous Path Alliance, Xiao Yunlu would even be trained as a reserve council member as soon as she joined.
"Since you have this idea, there's no need to submit any application. Just come back to the sect with us now."
It can be like this?
Zhang Yunlu paused, then said, "Thank you for Senior's kindness, but I would like to inform my brother first. May I go to the Sword Sect by myself later?"
If she left without a word like this, her brother would be worried.
"What's the big deal? We can just go and tell your brother later!"
Xu Xing glanced at Chi Jiuyu.
You sure are quick-mouthed. You've said it all, what else is there for me to say?
"Your brother has his own opportunities, you don't need to worry. However, before we leave, I can take you to see him one more time."
Zhang Xiu's talent is also quite good, but his path is already set, so it's naturally impossible to recruit him into the Sword Sect.
The Dragon Elephant Soaring Sky Sect is the most suitable place for him.
"Then I shall trouble Senior."
At this moment, Lin Qiuxian had also recovered. Looking at the few people not far away, his eyes were first filled with confusion.
Is it Little Martial Grand-Aunt?
Then isn't the person next to her...
"Disciple Lin Qiuxian, greets Ancestor!"
Lin Qiuxian immediately knelt down and kowtowed, his voice slightly trembling.
He was excited, but also a little uneasy.
He was excited to be able to see the Ancestor, and uneasy because he had lost in this trial.
Seeing this, Zhang Yunlu quickly stepped aside.
Chi Jiuyu pondered for a moment and also moved away.
Calculating by seniority, I am of the same generation as his Ancestor, so accepting this bow from him doesn't seem like much. However, he is ultimately bowing to Shishu, so I should still not steal the spotlight.
"Being able to block a sword strike from a cultivator who has achieved Enlightenment of Principles, you are also not bad."
Immediately after, Lin Qiuxian felt a force lift him up, gentle but irresistible.
Is being able to block one sword strike considered not bad?
His heart grew increasingly bitter, and he couldn't help but recall the ethereal, yet extremely pure and powerful surge he had just felt.
Enlightenment of Principles...
He took a deep breath, as if he had made an extremely important decision.
He wanted to kneel down again but was stopped by that gentle force. Lin Qiuxian could only bow respectfully.
"Disciple wishes to retrace the path of cultivation, and hopes Ancestor will grant this!"
Caught a cold, went to bed early.
So, this chapter first in the morning, the remaining two chapters will be posted a bit later.
The temperature has been dropping very quickly recently, everyone should pay attention to keeping warm.