Volume 7: The Strongest Four Realms Chapter 36: As graceful as a startled swan
In fact, it is not that the Sword Sect is domineering, it is just something that is difficult to verify. If even its own people cannot trust each other, how can it be a top sect?
The disciples of the Sword Sect are proud of the Sword Sect, and the Sword Sect is also proud of its own disciples.
Trust is the most basic emotional bond between the two.
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The branches are covered with green grass, and the red petals are hanging down.
The sword talisman cleared the way, and Lu Qingshan returned to Jianlai Peak.
The sword bamboo on the cliff is greener than the day before.
After he returned to the peak, the first thing he did was to pay his respects to his master, Xia Daoyun.
Unfortunately, the search was in vain, as the master was still not in the peak.
Fairy Luoshen, Fairy Luoshen, is really like a flying phoenix treading on the snow and mud, and your figure is nowhere to be seen all day long.
Lu Qingshan felt a little regretful.
The story of Xia Daoyun beheading the Demon King Yuan with a sword has spread throughout the world.
The root cause of this incident was the trouble he and his senior brother Ji Chuan had caused.
Therefore, whether it is emotional or logical, he should thank his master in person.
"Lu Qingshan, you're finally back!" Lu Qingshan was still feeling regretful. Before he could come to his senses, a shadow flashed, jumped out from the bamboo building beside the lake, and crashed into his chest.
Lu Qingshan dodged to the side.
It also came up empty-handed.
The King of Western Rat, who had come up empty-handed, looked at Lu Qingshan with great excitement and resentment.
You look so stupid, it's a pity that I'm so enthusiastic about you.
"Next time you go out, don't leave me behind again." The King of Western Rats said quietly.
"You are now in the late third rank. Your progress is quite fast. It seems that you have not been slacking off in your practice during this period." Lu Qingshan did not comment. He glanced at the Western Rat King whom he had not seen for a long time. Suddenly, he found a bright spot and praised him sincerely.
At the same time, he was a little surprised and looked at the Western Rat King suspiciously. "In half a year, you have advanced from the early stage of the third level to the late stage of the third level. It shouldn't be so fast. Could it be that you have picked up some great bargain again?"
"Ups and downs, success or failure, being a rat must be down to earth!" The Western Rat King was just feeling secretly delighted when he saw Lu Qingshan noticed his progress in cultivation. When he heard Lu Qingshan doubting him, he immediately put his hands on his hips, straightened his back, and said seriously: "Taking advantage? Not possible! My current cultivation is all due to my own efforts!"
Lu Qingshan looked at the arrogance of the Western Rat King, thought for a moment, and said seriously: "I am in the late Nascent Soul stage."
The proud King of the Western Rat was still immersed in his own emotions and did not react for a moment, "What did you say?"
"I'm in the late Nascent Soul stage." Lu Qingshan repeated.
The Western Rat King exclaimed, "How could you advance so quickly?! How is this possible? I took a pill that your master gave me, and I reached the late third level in just half a year."
The Western Rat King was completely unaware that he had sold himself out, and continued to chatter: "How did you go from the late Jindan stage to the late Yuanying stage in half a year? Hey, did your master give you a whole bottle of pills?"
"It's okay to take one or two pills occasionally. Eating too much is not good for you." The King of Western Rats advised earnestly.
Lu Qingshan stared at the King of Rat from the West, who was deeply immersed in the play, and nodded secretly.
No wonder this little mouse demon made such rapid progress, it turned out that the master had missed some benefits for it.
This guy is not honest. He can even say such things based on his own efforts. Does he have any shame?
"Pills? Not at all! My current level of cultivation is all due to my own efforts!" Lu Qingshan said righteously.
The little mouse demon was shivering all over. Even in the hot summer day, he felt cold sweat all over his body and his hands and feet were cold.
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It is as vast as a sword piercing the sky, and the green mist stretches across the sky, making one dizzy.
Haoran Peak is not like Jianlai Peak, Haoran disciples are very numerous.
Standing at the foot of the thousand-foot-high Haoran Peak, Lu Qingshan first took off his sword talisman to prove his identity.
Soon, a great Yuanying sword cultivator came down the mountain and led Lu Qingshan upwards.
The layout of Haoran Peak is not like Jianlai Peak. The stone path contains the principle of shrinking the earth into an inch, so even if it is thousands of feet high, you can just fly up on your sword.
Flying through the clouds, the flying sword left behind a white trail, which looked very gorgeous.
Under the guidance of the swordsman Haoran, Lu Qingshan finally landed in front of a simple stone palace.
On the stone walls of the palace, there are sword marks of varying depths, which look quite charming and exude a strong sense of history.
Of course, the charm does not come from the stone.
No matter how beautiful and strange the stone is, at most a monkey will jump out of it, but no flowers will appear.
What is strange is the sword marks on it.
"Master is waiting for you inside." said the disciple who led the way.
"Thank you for your trouble." Lu Qingshan thanked.
The Nascent Soul disciple just responded with a smile, stood up, turned into a white rainbow, and left again.
Lu Qingshan stepped to the door, and the door opened by itself somehow.
He went straight into the hall and met the Master of Taibai Sword.
Wearing a green shirt, he looked at him gently.
This is the only sword practitioner in the seventh realm among the seven peak masters of the Sword Sect, Taibai Sword Master.
Lu Qingshan bowed.
"Ji Chuan left the sect with you, but now you are the only one back and he hasn't come back yet. And today you came to see me again, so something happened to Ji Chuan?" This was the first question asked by Taibai Sword Master after seeing Lu Qingshan, his gentle eyes seemed to see through everything.
"Uncle Master, I'll see you." Lu Qingshan said in a low voice.
"What is the specific situation?" Taibai Sword Master's calm voice carried a hint of indescribable loneliness, "Tell me about it."
In front of Taibai Sword Master, Lu Qingshan told him everything he knew, including the matters of Zangling, Yuan Yao, Qiu Shiyin and Huangquan , except for the matter of Wangchuan.
It's not that I don't trust Master Taibai Sword, it's just that I don't test the people around me. This is a basic quality of a smart person.
"Ji Chuan has been in my Haoran Peak for many years and is my most trusted disciple. It's a pity to see him leaving like this." Taibai Sword Master showed some reluctance.
Lu Qingshan nodded secretly.
He actually noticed it.
Ji Chuan cultivated six sword intents, the lowest of which was at a higher level, but he did not have the killing sword intent which was the easiest for sword cultivators to cultivate.
He is so strange, but his swordsmanship is in line with that of Taibai Sword Master. I think he must be Taibai Sword Master's favorite disciple.
Lu Qingshan said with emotion: "Follow your heart, Senior Brother Ji Chuan is really a pure person."
Taibai Sword Master nodded and agreed, "Among all the disciples of Haoran Peak, Ji Chuan is the purest. The old master and I always said that among the current disciples of the Sword Sect, the one who has the greatest hope of opening the sword path must be Ji Chuan. Unfortunately, the old master also said at the time that in this world, excess is as bad as deficiency, and Ji Chuan may suffer from it. It really hit the mark, gain is pure, and loss is also pure."
“Only with advances and retreats can one achieve success.” Taibai Sword Master said with emotion.
"Has Master ever retreated?" Lu Qingshan paused and suddenly asked.
Taibai Sword Master was stunned, not understanding why the atmosphere of such a sad farewell suddenly changed into a questioning session.
But this is a good question, so he thought about it seriously and finally said affirmatively: "No."
The way of sword cultivation is like a sword soldier crossing a river. It is better to use the remaining courage to pursue the enemy and never retreat.
"A blessing in disguise." Lu Qingshan did not make fun of Taibai Sword Master's duplicity, he just said this.
Taibai Sword Master glanced at Lu Qingshan.
Although the disciple in front of him was only in the late Nascent Soul stage, and his cultivation was three major realms behind his, but at certain times, he felt that Lu Qingshan was like a fellow Taoist with whom he could drink tea and discuss swords. This was truly amazing.
etc……
Late Nascent Soul stage? !
When did this kid reach the late Nascent Soul stage? !
The sidelong glance turned into a straight look, and a single glance turned into several glances. Finally, Master Taibai Sword let out a long breath and finally did not ask any more questions.
Firstly, he is not his own disciple, and secondly, even if he is an elder in the sect, it is not a good thing to ask about his disciples’ cultivation.
In the world of cultivation, which cultivator doesn’t have some secrets?
The old sword practitioners in the sect only have to ensure that these young sword practitioners do not go astray.
They will not interfere with what kind of swordsman one will eventually become or how one grows.
The new bamboo is taller than the old bamboo branches, all relying on the old trunk for support. Next year there will be new bamboos, and ten-foot-tall dragon descendants will circle the phoenix pond.
The Sword Sect was able to become the king of the Eastern Region with only 3,000 people. These overt and covert things are not something that can be told to outsiders.
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On the third day after returning to the sect, Lu Qingshan finally met his master.
As soon as Xia Daoyun returned to the peak, he received the message.
"Come to my building."
The sound is like the cry of a phoenix, clear, cold and peaceful.
He entered the master's bamboo building, bowed respectfully to the red-lipped and jade-faced woman on the main seat, and called out, "Master."
"Sit down." Xia Daoyun looked at her first disciple whom she hadn't seen for some time, and slightly opened her red lips.
Lu Qingshan sat down obediently aside, looking at Xia Daoyun, waiting for her to ask questions.
The eyes are like ripples of water, and the eyebrows are like peaks of mountains.
After looking at his master's face a few more times, Lu Qingshan suddenly thought of this sentence.
Master, it’s really beautiful.
"I already know about your affairs. Is what you said to Kongshan true? Did Guiyuan really want to kill you, but was killed by you instead?" Xia Daoyuan was silent for a long while, and finally raised her eyebrows slightly and asked softly.
"It's basically true, but there are some details that I didn't elaborate on," Lu Qingshan replied.
Except for the pupil technique of identifying evil, he explained everything else one by one.
"I understand," Xia Daoyun nodded lightly, and did not ask for details. She has always been a generous person. "Since Guiyuan really wants to kill you, then you can rest assured about this matter. Since you are my disciple and you are in the right, no one dares to touch you, not even the King of Lin'an."
Those who practice swordsmanship, even women, are all very heroic.
Lu Qingshan said with emotion.
"But..." Xia Daoyun glanced at Lu Qingshan.
This made Lu Qingshan feel a little numb. Somehow, he seemed to see a hint of embarrassment in Xia Daoyun's eyes as clear as autumn water?
Also, there is a twist. It’s unnecessary!
But this sounds pretty creepy, okay?
"You may be targeted a little bit next," Xia Daoyun paused and added, "because of me."
"Because of Master?" Lu Qingshan asked doubtfully.
"Yes," Xia Daoyun no longer had any scruples after saying this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "In Daxia, some people have a grudge against me, but they can't do anything to me, and they have been holding a grudge for a long time..."
From just a few words, Lu Qingshan seemed to have seen a female-led version of "Don't bully the young because they are poor."
"Given the mentality of those people, it's not surprising that they took advantage of this issue to cause trouble for you," Xia Daoyun pursed her red lips slightly, as if she was showing disdain, and chuckled, "After all, you are my first disciple."
"Okay." Lu Qingshan understood.
Trouble will come next. The master has guaranteed that he will be fine, so why is he still worried about Cuju?
After greeting Lu Qingshan, Xia Daoyun looked at him for a few seconds and said, "You are in the late Nascent Soul stage, and your cultivation is improving very quickly, but I don't know how your swordsmanship is improving."
Lu Qingshan discovered that Xia Daoyun was truly calm about her progress in cultivation, and it was not just a forced calmness due to her status.
This is because the realm is different, so the perspective is also different, right?
Lu Qingshan thought to himself, but he bowed and said respectfully: "Master, please give me some advice."
Xia Daoyun stretched out his hand and a slender and nimble snow-white sword came out.
"Come, fight with my sword and let me see."
Lu Qingshan's eyes fixed on the obedient long sword hovering in the air.
Stunning beauty.
The name of the sword is Jinghong.
As the most popular swordsman NPC among the players in the previous life, Xia Daoyun had been sought after countless times by those players who could be called paparazzi.
In addition to the intelligence that has never been revealed, even some of the most marginal information has been dug out and interpreted repeatedly.
Xia Daoyun has a total of four natal swords.
As light as a startled swan and as graceful as a swimming dragon.
Two of the flying swords are Jinghong and Youlong, which are also the origins of the name of the Fairy Luoshen.
As for the names of the remaining two natal swords, no one knows them for now.
The great swordsman of the Eighth Realm gave instructions in person and taught him sword techniques personally. Well, perhaps it cannot be called teaching him sword techniques personally, after all, it was only Xia Daoyun's sword that fought against him. But to be vague, teaching him sword techniques "personally" would not be wrong.
Lu Qingshan was naturally delighted, "Please give me some advice."
Xia Daoyun nodded without saying anything.
Buzz!
The dragon bird appeared in Lu Qingshan's hand, making a faint sound.
Like the sword master, she was full of fighting spirit.
In the small space, Lu Qingshan held a blazing red sword, pressed his palm slightly, and twisted his fingers. The Dragon Bird began to move smoothly in his hand, like thunder and rain, forming a sword shadow. The sword body could not be seen, and it rushed towards Jinghong.
Jinghong just stood still in the air, as steady as a spring mountain, until the dragon bird flew over, then he moved slightly, blocking it calmly, the strength he used was no more than the Nascent Soul level, but he easily fended off the ferocious dragon bird.
The dragon bird came in a rush, while the startled swan strolled leisurely in the garden, like a sparrow pecking at rice in the courtyard.
Until fifty or sixty moves later.
The startled bird pecked out and hit the dragon bird right at its weak spot, like hitting the reverse scale of a blue dragon, killing it in one blow.
The sword stopped.
"Do you know where your shortcomings are?" Xia Daoyun asked as a matter of course.
I've already used fifty-six moves, how come I still don't know my weaknesses?
The Fairy Goddess of Luo River had no idea that there was something wrong with her teaching method.
Lu Qingshan didn't think anything was wrong, he just nodded and said, "You have to be quick with your sword, but I was hasty and unsystematic, so I created loopholes."
Xia Daoyun smiled and said with a little doubt: "Indeed, a swordsman of your age with such cultivation should not be so eager in sword style."
It is normal for a young swordsman to be a little wild in his sword skills.
Lu Qingshan remained silent.
This is because he is under a lot of pressure.
Seize the day.
Having personally experienced the tragedy that will happen in this world, and seen the dire straits that the human race suffered when the demons rose up, anyone with empathy would want to change everything, and it is not something that can be replaced by a so-called "What regrets can there be in a game?"
Not to mention, the world today has changed from a holographic virtual game with a strong sense of immersion to a living, flesh-and-blood real world.
He wanted to improve his strength to a certain level before the demons rose up.
So he was anxious.
Xia Daoyun said: "The sword is indestructible only by speed, that's true, but you can't be impatient, you have to be fast but steady, like a thunderclap out of nowhere, just like what Jinghong did just now, it looks like he's strolling leisurely, but can you say he's not fast?"
Lu Qingshan was stunned and fell into deep thought.
A bolt from the blue?
It seems like I have realized something, like I have been enlightened.
Let Lu Qingshan ponder for a moment, and seeing that he seemed to have realized something, Xia Daoyun pursed her lips and decided to strike while the iron was hot, "Come again, I'll teach you another move."
Lu Qingshan nodded in a daze, held the sword again and made a sword gesture.
But this time, Xia Daoyuan did not wait for Lu Qingshan to draw his sword, nor did he remind Lu Qingshan to be careful. A sword energy suddenly exploded from the snow-white sword.
It may not be an enough to call it sword energy, it is as powerful as sword force.
But this sword energy was snow-white and cool, just like a wild goose in the sky, so light and graceful.
Lu Qingshan quickly drew his sword, but this time it was like a flash of lightning, without any sound, but as powerful as thunder.
He rushed out in one breath and used sword energy to counter sword energy.
Xia Daoyun's eyes lit up slightly.
Because Lu Qingshan's sword actually had three points of the true meaning of "thunder from the blue", and it was more advanced than half a quarter of an hour ago.
"I taught really well," she praised.
Sword energy against sword aura.
The sword energy released by Jinghong was extremely cold yet light. He actually turned in the air and avoided Lu Qingshan's sword energy. Finally, when Lu Qingshan had no way to avoid it, Jinghong pushed Lu Qingshan back three feet but did not hurt him.
Lu Qingshan was dumbfounded.
Xia Daoyun's sword energy seemed to come alive, with a spirituality that he had never seen before.
Just like that four-character comment.
As graceful as a startled swan.
