Azure Lotus Sword Canon

He definitely could not be careless about Foundation Establishment. If not a Heaven Grade, then at least an Earth Grade, right?

But how was he supposed to enter the Trial Secret Realm? Through the sect? Lu Nan shook his head the next moment.

Wouldn't that expose him?

If someone with ill intent set their sights on him, wouldn't he be finished?

"Ah... in the end, my strength is still too low!!!" After sighing inwardly, he raised his head and looked at Fu Ye.

"Sister Fu, I'll return to the sect first!"

Fu Ye nodded. "Then Sister wishes Brother Lu victory at the first stroke!"

As she spoke, she gestured to the maid at her side to bring over the pills.

Lu Nan glanced at them and stored them in his Storage Ring.

Then he turned and headed downstairs...

Watching his receding figure disappear, Fu Ye's eyes flickered as she remained seated.

She rose and walked toward the third floor...

After leaving the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, Lu Nan looked at the bustling scene before him.

Without lingering, he left the Market directly.

However, he did not head straight for the sect. Instead, he found a relatively secluded spot.

After ensuring there was no danger nearby, he prepared to enter the Mysterious Space.

Yet at the very last step, he hesitated again.

Tilting his head up at the azure sky, he could not determine whether anyone was above him.

After pondering for several seconds, he decided not to enter for now. He still had twelve bottles of Qi Condensation Pills on him anyway.

He was not lacking resources at the moment, so it was better not to take risks.

But evidently, he had been overthinking it all.

Other than him, there was no one around.

He swept his gaze over the silent surroundings, changed direction, and raced toward the sect.

He did not return to the Book Collection Pavilion, instead heading directly to the Scripture Repository.

Other than the Qi Condensation Art and the Basic Sword Art, he currently had nothing. Whether in cultivation arts or offensive means, he was severely lacking.

He handed his Identity Token to the Black-Robed Elder beside the entrance.

"Senior, this is my Identity Token!"

Hearing this, the Old Man looked up and swept him a glance, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.

"Go in! Once you find the cultivation art you want, bring it back here for this old man to register!"

Lu Nan nodded. After giving a salute, he walked inside.

The layout of the Scripture Repository was not much different from the Book Collection Pavilion. Rows upon rows of bookshelves stood across the room.

After looking around briefly, he headed straight for the Mortal Grade Area.

"Misty Palm, Mortal Grade Supreme. Once cultivated to mastery, it can unleash nine consecutive palm strikes."

"Basic Fist Technique, Mortal Grade Supreme. It encompasses the fundamentals of fist techniques and can serve as a foundation."

"Blade Draw Slash, Mortal Grade Supreme. In the blink of an eye, one blade is unleashed; one blade decides victory or defeat."

"Sword Control Art, first volume, Mortal Grade Supreme. Control a Flying Sword and take an enemy's head in the blink of an eye."

After browsing through numerous books, Lu Nan ultimately selected the Sword Control Art, a Body Tempering Art called the Indestructible Body, and a movement technique called Bewildering Steps.

Holding the three manuals in his hands, he muttered, "I wonder whether I have enough Contribution Points!"

With an uneasy heart, he brought the three manuals before the elder at the entrance.

"Senior, I would like to choose these three." As he spoke, he handed over the books in his hands.

After examining them, the Old Man looked at him in surprise. "All Mortal Grade? You didn't go to the other areas?"

"This disciple does not have many Contribution Points..." Lu Nan said awkwardly.

The Old Man paused, then smiled. "This old man did not think things through.

"But you entered the Qi Condensation stage before even reaching seventeen. You are a fine seedling, so this old man will make the decision.

"You may choose one Profound grade manual. Consider it the sect's investment in you."

Lu Nan froze, then gave a dry laugh. "Thank you, Senior. This junior does not understand much.

"I ask Senior to offer some advice..."

The Old Man burst into laughter. "You are quite the little fox. I see that your main cultivation art is still the Qi Condensation Art.

"Then why not choose the Azure Lotus Sword Canon? It is Profound grade Supreme and one of our sect's ultimate arts.

"The first and second floors before you can support your cultivation all the way to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Once you reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, you may exchange for the subsequent portions.

"The Sword Canon encompasses all things. It contains not only a heart method, but also sword arts and movement techniques."

Lu Nan was utterly astonished. He looked at the Old Man in disbelief. "S-Senior, you are really giving it to me??"

"Of course! Could it be fake?" The Old Man chuckled.

After handing him the Sword Canon, his expression turned solemn. "However, you must not pass it on to others, or you will face pursuit by the sect."

"Rest assured, Senior. This disciple will absolutely not pass it on!!!" Lu Nan said with a solemn expression.

The Old Man merely waved his hand, took Lu Nan's Identity Token, and deducted the Contribution Points.

After handing the manuals to him, he said, "Go!"

Lu Nan accepted the manuals, gave a respectful salute, and swiftly departed.

Meanwhile, the Old Man returned to his former lazy appearance.

"I never expected this trip to the Scripture Repository to bring such an unexpected gain."

Lu Nan's heart was filled with excitement. It seems the Azure Lotus Sword Sect is actually rather good...

Filled with excitement, he quickly returned to the Book Collection Pavilion.

He headed straight back to his room. The instant he entered, he impatiently took out the Jade Token containing the Azure Lotus Sword Canon and pressed it against his forehead.

Very quickly, he became immersed in a vast torrent. He did not know how much time had passed.

"As expected of the sect's ultimate art!!!" Lu Nan opened his eyes and sighed.

He then swiftly went to the bedside, sat down cross-legged, and circulated the Azure Lotus Heart Method contained within the Azure Lotus Sword Canon.

As he circulated it again and again, his originally lustrous white spiritual power gradually gained faint threads of azure.

Only when all of his spiritual power had transformed into pale azure did Lu Nan open his eyes.

"The peak of the fifth layer of Qi Condensation. I never expected that merely switching cultivation arts would allow me to break through three minor realms, and even make my spiritual power much more condensed."

With a sweep of his hand, he took out twelve bottles of Qi Condensation Pills.

He continued cultivating. As the Qi Condensation Pills were consumed, Lu Nan's aura gradually rose.

Over the following days, aside from swallowing pills to cultivate, Lu Nan spent his time comprehending the Azure Lotus Sword Art and Azure Lotus Steps within the Azure Lotus Sword Canon.

During those days, Lu Nan made remarkable progress every day.

"Is Junior Brother Lu Nan here??"

A voice suddenly came from outside, waking Lu Nan from his cultivation.

The entire room suddenly darkened. Opening his eyes, he looked outside and muttered, "Is it time???"

He immediately rose and pushed the door open, walking outside.

Fang Rongxuan was looking at him with a smile.

When he saw Lu Nan emerge, he said, "Junior Brother, shall we go take a look at the Sect Trial together?"

Lu Nan nodded. "I'll have to trouble Senior Brother!!"

"Not at all! I have nothing to do anyway!"

After shaking his head, Fang Rongxuan looked Lu Nan over curiously. "I didn't expect Junior Brother to be interested in the trial as well?"

"I happened to hear about it and was very curious," Lu Nan replied softly.

Fang Rongxuan nodded in agreement. "Indeed!! But we can only watch."

"Senior Brother Fang jests. Perhaps you will be the next one to attain an Earth Grade foundation??"

"The Secret Realm Trial is prepared for geniuses. Even if people like us entered, we would only be supporting characters."

"Senior Brother, don't be so pessimistic..."

As they talked, the two arrived at Sect Square. At that moment, the square was already packed with people.