"Sect Master, you all possess Sword Intent, right? So why don't you Cultivate it?" Qin Chu asked after putting away the ancient text.
"When I was young, where would I find a third-tier body? And where would I possess Sword Intent? Even if I had both, I wasn't from the main peak's Sect Leader lineage, so I didn't have the qualification to Cultivate," Luo Zhen said with a smile.
Lu Yuan, seeing Qin Chu look at him, also spoke, "Leaving aside the issue of status for a moment, the main thing is the Cultivation conditions. By the time one possesses a third-tier body and Sword Intent, their own Cultivation Technique would have been Cultivated for a very long time, already reaching a certain level of mastery, making it difficult to switch to other Cultivation Techniques. So, this is your Opportunity."
Qin Chu thought for a moment and understood the key. The existence of the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon was an unattainable dream for many Disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Turning to look at Mo Daozi, Qin Chu reached out and took back the Points Card from Mo Daozi's hand.
"You dare to rob me? This Sect Master will beat you to death..." Just as Mo Daozi was about to get angry, Qin Chu extended a bundle of Heavenly Fragrance Grass in front of him.
"There's more Heavenly Fragrance Grass?" Mo Daozi's eyes widened.
"Are you still going to beat me to death?" Qin Chu retreated with the Heavenly Fragrance Grass, making a gesture to put it away.
"That was a joke! You're such an elite Disciple; this Sect Master can't dote on you enough, how could I hit you!" Mo Daozi said with a smile.
Qin Chu shook his head, "Aren't you hurting your conscience by speaking against your heart?"
"Nonsense! Haven't I taken good care of you? If I hadn't, the last time those people in black came to kill you, you would have been crippled long ago," Mo Daozi glared at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu smiled, then took out another bundle of Heavenly Fragrance Grass. "Last time, this Disciple presented these, and the Sect gave a million integral. Now that I've taken back the Points Card, it's fair."
"The Medicinal Pills refined from this Heavenly Fragrance Grass are enough for our Azure Cloud Sect's fifth-tier Cultivators to use for several years. It's quite fair for you to exchange them for this," Mo Daozi nodded.
Qin Chu was silent for a moment, "Actually, even without the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon, this Disciple would have offered some Heavenly Fragrance Grass this time. As a Disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect, I, Qin Chu, am still capable of making some contributions. Of course, if people like Zhong Han and Su Shanhe were in power, I might leave the Azure Cloud Sect."
While Mo Daozi and the others were contemplating, Qin Chu left the main peak's great hall. For him now, the most important thing was to study the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon.
Inside the main peak's great hall, Mo Daozi, Luo Zhen, and Lu Yuan were silent for a while.
"Sect Master, Deputy Sect Master Lu, Qin Chu is a man of principles. He treats those who treat him well. You must remember this," Mo Daozi instructed Luo Zhen and Lu Yuan before leaving.
"This matter is quite significant; we must be careful not to let anyone upset this boy. He's young and has a cold temper," Lu Yuan said.
Luo Zhen smiled, "It's fine. Qin Chu cares about the attitude of the Sect's high-level members. As long as the Sect's high-level members don't make mistakes in their conduct, there won't be a problem. Besides, who can upset him now?"
After Qin Chu returned to his wooden house in the Azure Bamboo Peak's handyman courtyard, he took out the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon and began to study it.
Half an hour passed before Qin Chu fully understood the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon.
"Is this the Dao of the Sword?" Qin Chu sighed with emotion after reading the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon. Although he hadn't Cultivated it yet, he could already feel the domineering nature of the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon.
The Heaven-Defying Sword Canon is divided into two parts: one part is the Cultivation of Origin Qi, and the other part is the Cultivation of the Sword Body.
The first half is the Origin Qi Cultivation Technique, a new technique created with the Heavenly Origin Art as its core, called the Sword Origin Art!
The second half is the Cultivation of the Sword Body. What is a Sword Body? It means to Cultivate one's body into a sword. One must use Sword Intent to empower Origin Qi to strengthen the body. Only then can it withstand the impact of the Sword Origin Art on the body.
Let's go! Having thoroughly understood it, Qin Chu began to Cultivate.
Cultivating the Sword Origin Art was not difficult for Qin Chu, because he had previously Cultivated the Heavenly Origin Art, which was very similar to the Sword Origin Art. However, the Sword Origin Art was more potent. After the Sword Origin Qi appeared, Qin Chu felt as if his Dantian and body were about to be pierced through.
After the Sword Origin Qi appeared, Qin Chu began to Cultivate the Sword Body. If he didn't Cultivate the Sword Body, then the Sword Origin Art couldn't be Cultivated further, and his body would be crippled.
The Sword Intent empowering the Sword Origin Qi to strengthen his body made Qin Chu feel as if ten thousand arrows were piercing his heart. This was the Sword Origin Qi flowing within his body and meridians. If it came from outside, his body would be pierced with blood holes.
What Qin Chu didn't know was that this was because he had Cultivated the nameless movement technique taught to him by the old man. His body was already very strong, having reached the fourth-tier. Otherwise, the fourth-tier Sword Origin Qi would have destroyed his body.
As the Sword Origin Qi, empowered by Sword Intent, circulated within his body, Qin Chu's face was drenched in sweat. It was too painful, but he had to persevere, because the Sword Body was an auxiliary to Cultivating Sword Origin Qi. Without the Sword Body's assistance, the Sword Origin Qi could not be Cultivated further.
Three days passed. Qin Chu Cultivated in the wooden house for three days before successfully Cultivating the Sword Body.
Feeling his body, Qin Chu found that its strength had increased significantly, and his body was full of power.
Looking at his robes, which were covered in sweat marks, Qin Chu went to the stream below the cliff to take a bath. He felt very comfortable, not just physically, but also mentally, because the path ahead was now clear. With the Heaven-Defying Sword Canon's entry-level achieved, he could continue to Cultivate.
After his bath, Qin Chu returned to the wooden house and brewed himself a pot of tea. Now, he just needed to Cultivate steadily and wait for Mo Daozi to deduce his background.
After drinking a pot of tea, Qin Chu went to the treasure pavilion and exchanged for a batch of Spirit Origin Medicinal Pills. The Medicinal Pill that assists fourth-tier Spirit Origin Realm Cultivators is the Spirit Origin Medicinal Pill.
After exchanging for the Spirit Origin Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu thought for a moment and then went to the Alchemy room.
Alchemist Tang saw Qin Chu and waved to him, "You're here. I was just about to refine a batch of True Origin Medicinal Pills. You can refine them while I drink tea."
Qin Chu smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and began to work. Refining third-tier True Origin Medicinal Pills was no difficulty for him.
After refining a batch of third-tier True Origin Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu sat opposite Alchemist Tang and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Your essence, Qi, and spirit have undergone obvious changes. This is growth! Your technique for refining Medicinal Pills has also become much more proficient," Alchemist Tang said after observing Qin Chu.
"Thank you for your praise, Elder Tang. Next, this Disciple plans to refine some Spirit Origin Medicinal Pills," Qin Chu said.
"No! Without reaching the fourth-tier, it's very difficult to refine Spirit Origin Medicinal Pills. This is the rule. Although there are Heaven-Defying individuals, they are extremely rare. We cannot force it; let's take it slowly," Alchemist Tang said, looking at Qin Chu.
Looking around the Alchemy room, and seeing that there was no one else, Qin Chu released his aura. His fourth-tier Spirit Origin Realm cultivation was displayed before Alchemist Tang. "This Disciple is already at the fourth-tier. I wasn't trying to hide it from Alchemist Tang, but because this Disciple is going to participate in the competition for the younger generation of the Four Great Sects, I tried to keep it hidden if possible."
"Fourth-tier... You've already Cultivated to the fourth-tier! Then refining Spirit Origin Medicinal Pills is no problem. Come, let's try!" Seeing Qin Chu's cultivation, Alchemist Tang became excited. He also wanted to witness the emergence of a fourth-tier Alchemist.
