Primary cultivation method

Zhao Shanhe's expression, however, was much more complex.

Shock, disbelief...

A mix of emotions flashed across his eyes.

After all, when Su Bai left three years ago, he was only at the Qi Refining Layer Eight. Although he was exceptionally talented, the Foundation Establishment was not an easy hurdle to overcome.

At this moment, one can truly feel the profound and powerful Spiritual Pressure of the Foundation Establishment Realm emanating from Su Bai, as well as his composed demeanor after years of experience. The facts are undeniable.

In the end, all the complex emotions turned into deep, heartfelt admiration.

He stepped forward, solemnly clasped his hands in greeting and bowed to Su Bai: "Disciple Zhao Shanhe greets Elder Su!"

This gesture was not only a sign of respect for his realm, but also a sincere recognition of Su Bai's own powerful Talent and strength.

The commotion finally caught the attention of the diligent Sword Academy Disciple in the Training Ground.

They all stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction of the sound. When they saw the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar purple figure and sensed the powerful aura that was completely different from that of Qi Refining Stage, they were shocked.

They were stunned for a moment, then burst into low gasps of surprise.

"It's Chief Su!"

"The Chief is back!"

"This aura... Foundation Establishment Realm! Chief Su has successfully Foundation Establishment!"

"My God! Only three years! The Chief is already Elder we can only look up to!"

The Disciple ' faces were filled with reverence.

"This is not the place to discuss this further. Please come with me to the Rear Courtyard."

Seeing this, Xu Shangran smiled slightly and said to Su Bai and Zhao Shanhe.

After saying that, he lightly flew towards the moon gate deep inside the Sword Academy.

Su Bai and Zhao Shanhe followed closely behind, the three of them transforming into Three Laws of light and quickly leaving the noisy Training Ground, leaving behind the excited discussions of the Disciple.

In the Rear Courtyard of the Sword Academy, beneath ancient trees, the moonlight on the bluestone slabs was like frost.

Xu Shangran, Su Bai, and Zhao Shanhe stood in a triangle.

A gentle night breeze carried the faint sounds of activity from the front yard, making the tranquility of the place all the more apparent.

In the three years since, although new talents such as Hong Yi and Jin Yangsheng have emerged in the Sword Academy, and Wang Jue and others have made steady progress, it has been too short a time for them to fully mature.

The three people in front of us are still the ones who truly uphold the reputation of the Sword Academy Sword Academy and determine its future.

Xu Shangran spoke first, his gaze shifting between Su Bai and Zhao Shanhe, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable decisiveness. "Su Bai, now that you have advanced to the Foundation Establishment, according to sect custom and Sword Academy regulations, it is no longer appropriate for you to continue serving as the Chief Disciple."

"Let Shanhe take over the position of Chief the Sword Academy. In the past three years, Shanhe has handled many affairs of the academy on your behalf, guided the younger generation, and worked diligently. All the Disciple trust him, so it is most appropriate for him to take over."

Su Bai had no objection to this arrangement and even welcomed it.

He immediately took out the Jade Pendant that represented his status Chief the Sword Academy from his bosom.

The Jade Pendant was warm and smooth, shimmering with a faint luster under the moonlight.

He handed it to Zhao Shanhe with both hands and smiled, "Shanhe, from now on, we'll have to rely on you for the Sword Academy."

The changing of the Chief Disciple is not uncommon in sects.

For a school like the Sword Academy, which is in a period of revival, frequent and smooth power transitions actually demonstrate its vitality and the abundance of talent and successors, which is a cause for celebration.

Zhao Shanhe took a deep breath and, with slightly trembling hands, accepted the heavy jade Jade Pendant.

He gripped the Jade Pendant tightly, feeling the lingering warmth on it.

He knew that with his Sword Dao Talent, if Su Bai hadn't appeared out of nowhere, led the revival of the Sword Academy, and selflessly imparted his insights, he would never have been able to reach the edge of True Disciple so quickly, let alone take the position of Chief.

All of this is indeed largely due to Su Bai's influence.

He looked up, his gaze sweeping over Xu Shangran before finally settling on Su Bai's face. His voice was firm and sincere. "Shanhe will certainly not fail the trust of the Academy Master and Elder Su, and will do everything in its power to bring glory to the Sword Academy! Thank you, Academy Master!"

"The two Academy Master?" Su Bai was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then looked at Xu Shangran.

Xu Shangran laughed heartily, looking quite pleased with himself, clearly having considered this arrangement thoroughly. "Exactly! Before your return, I had already spoken with Shanhe."

"If you Foundation Establishment, he will succeed you as Chief. As for you..."

He stared intently at Su Bai, his gaze brooking no refusal. "How could I let a Sword Dao genius like you slip away from the Sword Academy? Of course, I'll keep you firmly on our ship! I've already applied to the sect to create a new position of ' Deputy Academy Master of the Sword Academy,' and you Su Bai, will be appointed to it!"

"If your cultivation improves in the future and surpasses mine, why not give you the position of Academy Master?"

As he spoke, Xu Shangran took out a pure white jade pendant from his sleeve, with a small sword Jade Pendant engraved on the front, and handed it to Su Bai.

The aura emanating from this Jade Pendant was even more profound than that of the Chief Jade Pendant.

"This is the Vice Academy Master's Token. Keep it safe. From now on, we will share the responsibilities of the Sword Academy!"

Looking at the pure expectation in Xu Shangran's eyes, and recalling the dedicated cultivation he had received since entering the Sword Academy, Su Bai felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He grinned, no longer refusing, and took the Jade Pendant, carefully putting it on his waist, which complemented his purple Elder's robes.

"In that case, I, Su Bai, am unworthy of such praise. Rest assured, Academy Master, the affairs of the Sword Academy are my affairs." Though the words were light, the promise carried great weight.

Unbeknownst to him, his bond with the Sword Academy had grown so deep that the hopes of over a hundred Disciple and the entrustment of Xu Shangran were all placed upon him.

"Great! That's exactly what I wanted to hear!"

Xu Shangran clapped his hands, his smile deepening, then his expression turned serious as he moved on to the next crucial topic, "Now that you have Foundation Establishment, it is time to pass this item on to you."

He solemnly took out a Jade Slip and presented it to Su Bai with both hands.

The moment the Jade Slip appeared, the surrounding air seemed to faintly emanate a sharp edge.

Su Bai understood immediately and solemnly accepted it.

As his Spiritual Sense sank into the Jade Slip, four ancient seal characters were instantly imprinted into his mind as if carved by a sword: "Nine Heavens Sword Soul Art"!

Immediately afterwards, the essential principles and key points of this technique came flooding in.

This is the core of the Sword Academy's heritage, a Main Cultivation Method Sword Cultivator that can directly lead to the Golden Core Dao!

Its core lies in "nurturing the Sword Phantasm", "tempering the Sword Qi", and "connecting with the Sword Soul". It does not rely on profound Spiritual Power, but rather pursues the ultimate attack penetration and burst.

This will bring the Sword Cultivator's ability to "break through all laws with a single sword" to its fullest potential!

Once mastered, the Spiritual Power will possess a sharp Sword Intent, and any Sword Dao Divine Ability will be terrifyingly amplified in power, making it arguably the number one killing method among its peers!

But behind this power lie extremely demanding training conditions.

Without sufficient Sword Dao Talent, one cannot even begin to learn it; forcing oneself to practice will only lead to diminishing returns and may even result in injury.

Sword Cultivator like Zhao Shanhe, who rely on hard work and effort, are basically out of luck when it comes to this technique.

Furthermore, the specific rare and heavenly materials and earthly treasures required during cultivation are also extremely valuable, beyond the reach of ordinary Cultivator.

With just a cursory perception, Su Bai was already certain that this [Nine Heavens Sword Soul Art] was the Main Cultivation Method he had been dreaming of after Foundation Establishment!

It's a perfect match for his [Clear Heart Sword Intent] Talent!

"This technique was personally bestowed upon me by the Sect Master when I aspired to establish the Sword Academy lineage."

Xu Shangran's voice was filled with reminiscence, "It is stored in the deepest part of the sect's Treasure Pavilion. It is the strongest Sword Art kept by the Jade Mist Sect. Its status and power are in no way inferior to the sect's supreme Cultivation Method, [Jade Mist Art], and it even surpasses it in pure attack and killing!"

"If one can master all the Divine Ability recorded within, one will be virtually invincible among those of the same level; with a single strike of the sword, all techniques will be shattered!"

He stared intently at Su Bai, his tone turning serious. "Precisely because of its power, its selection of disciples is extremely rigorous."

"If I hadn't recognized your exceptional talent in Sword Dao Talent, I would never have passed this technique on to you. That would not have helped you, but rather harmed you, wasting your time and hindering your progress on the path to enlightenment."

"Today, I, Xu Shangran, in the name of the Academy Master of the Sword Academy, hereby grant you Su Bai, final recognition of your Sword Dao Talent!"

He paused, then said with emotion, "This technique was bestowed upon me by the Sect Master, and today marks the first truly meaningful transmission of it."

"Su Bai, don't let it down, and even more so, don't let your own Talent go to waste."

Holding the Jade Slip in his hand, Su Bai listened to Xu Shangran's heartfelt words and suddenly felt a great responsibility on his shoulders.

He suppressed his smile and bowed deeply to Xu Shangran: "Disciple Su Bai thanks the Academy Master for Transmission of the Dharma! I will diligently cultivate without ceasing, to live up to this teaching, to live up to the Academy Master, and to live up to the sword in my hand!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Xu Shangran said "good" three times in a row, clearly very satisfied with Su Bai's reaction.

Then, changing the subject, he said, "Since I've taught you the method, I must also provide you with the corresponding talent. The foundation of all the Divine Ability in this technique begins with the ' Sword Phantasm '."

"To condense the Sword Phantasm, one needs the essence of metal as a guide, and the best material is this ' Geng Metal '!"

As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a fist-sized piece of metal with a sharp, water-like sheen appeared in his palm.

As soon as this object appeared, the surrounding temperature Buddhist Capital drop a few degrees, and an invisible yet slightly tingling aura spread out, even the moonlight shining on it seemed to be cut into pieces.

"This piece of Geng Metal, though only the size of a fist, would cost at least 30,000 Contribution Points to exchange in the sect's Treasure Pavilion!"

Xu Shangran emphasized, "You are recognized by our Sword Academy as an unparalleled genius. It is perfectly reasonable to bestow this item upon you upon your advancement to Foundation Establishment. No one can find fault with it."

"So that you won't blame the Sword Academy for not providing you with resources if you fail to cultivate in the future!" He said half-jokingly and half-seriously, handing the Geng Metal to Su Bai.

"However, let me make this clear from the start: this piece of Geng Metal is the starting material for you to condense your Sword Phantasm."

"If you exhaust all your resources and still fail to successfully condense the Sword Phantasm Embryo... then you will have to find a way to exchange for the Geng Metal needed later."

"Sect Contribution Points, or equivalent resources from outside, are both acceptable."

This is a godsend!

Su Bai was even more grateful. He carefully reached out to take it.

The moment his fingertips touched the surface of the Geng Metal, he felt a sharp, stinging pain, as if he had been pricked by countless fine needles at the same time. Even with his strong and resilient body at the Foundation Establishment Realm, he could hardly bear it, which showed how sharp the object was.

He quickly channeled his Spiritual Power to envelop his palm, then steadily received the heavy, priceless piece of Geng Metal and stored it in his Storage Bag.

' The Academy Master is so reliable!' Su Bai thought to himself. This trip back not only solved the problem of his Main Cultivation Method, but also the most difficult issue of initial cultivation resources! From now on, the Sword Academy is my home. Anyone who goes against the Sword Academy is going against me Su Bai!

"The Cultivation Method and resources have all been given to you." Xu Shangran stroked his beard, his expression softening, and asked with concern, "What are your specific plans for personal cultivation going forward? Tell me."

Su Bai pondered for a moment, clearing his thoughts, and said, "Reporting to the Academy Master, Disciple plan is to stay in the sect for the next year or two, to thoroughly consolidate my Foundation Establishment Early Stage stage and familiarize myself with my rapidly increasing Spiritual Power and Spiritual Sense."

"On the other hand, we must begin cultivating the [Nine Heavens Sword Soul Art] and strive to condense the Sword Phantasm Embryo as soon as possible."

"Lay a solid foundation."

"Once your cultivation level is stable and you've grasped the basics of the Cultivation Method, you can then consider whether to take on sect missions for further training or continue your advanced cultivation, depending on the circumstances."

He glanced at the front yard, which was faintly visible in the night, and added, "During this time, Disciple will also regularly take time to give lectures and lessons to the Sword Academy Disciple, sharing with you all my fellow disciples the cultivation of the [Nine Heavens Sword Soul Art] and some new insights into Sword Dao after Foundation Establishment."

The Foundation Establishment Realm and the Qi Refining Stage are completely different.

After Spiritual Power liquefies, each advancement in a minor realm (early, middle, late, and Peak) requires a massive accumulation of Spiritual Power and a deeper understanding of cultivation. Even with the aid of Pill, the speed is far beyond that of the Qi Refining Stage.

Upon hearing this, Xu Shangran nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of approval. "Steady and methodical, without being hasty or impatient, this coincides with my thoughts."

"Having just advanced to the Foundation Establishment, one should indeed prioritize stabilizing one's realm and consolidating one's foundation, and must avoid being overly ambitious."

He suddenly seemed to remember something, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes, and changed the subject. "Oh right, there's something I almost forgot to ask you."

"Do you still remember that girl named Bing Li from the Ice Court?"

"In the three years since you left the sect, she has come to the Sword Academy looking for you several times. Every time she heard that you hadn't returned, she seemed... well, quite concerned but unwilling to say it outright."

Is there some 'hidden story' between you two?

He deliberately emphasized the word "hidden story," clearly showing his curiosity about it.