Sky Lake Barrier

After finishing the Sword Control Art, Fang Chen repeatedly recalled it in his mind. The various diagrams and texts from the Sword Control Art flashed through his consciousness, accelerating as time passed.

He felt that the Sword Control Art wasn't as difficult as Li Yanshan had claimed. Compared to the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique he had practiced before, the Sword Control Art was incredibly simple.

Fang Chen continuously deduced the Sword Control Art in his mind, then channeled his True Qi into the Black Iron Sword.

"Buzz!"

The dark gold patterns on the Black Iron Sword instantly emitted a faint white light, and a sharp Sword Intent radiated from it.

The next moment, the Black Iron Sword vibrated gently and then slowly floated in front of him.

He silently recited the incantation in his heart, and the Black Iron Sword vibrated slightly before floating to his feet.

"So magical!"

Fang Chen stared at the Black Iron Sword before him, his eyes brightening slightly. He then stepped onto the sword.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

The moment he stepped onto the Black Iron Sword, he felt a slight vibration under his feet. He circulated the Sword Control Art, and his True Qi immediately surged to the soles of his feet, channeling into the Black Iron Sword.

After absorbing more True Qi, the Aerial Formation Pattern on the Black Iron Sword emitted an even stronger white light.

There were many types of Aerial Formation Patterns. Some, when activated, emitted white light, while others glowed red, yellow, or green...

In addition to solid colors, some people, seeking more dazzling effects, even engraved Aerial Formation Patterns of multiple colors and deliberately inscribed special sound-enhancing patterns onto their flying swords.

Flying swords engraved with sound-enhancing patterns would emit deafening roars during flight. These were a favorite among some chuunibyou young cultivators who thought flying through the air on such a sword was incredibly cool. Late at night, these chuunibyou youths would ride their specially modified flying swords, soaring recklessly through the Sect.

Flying swords enhanced by sound-enhancing formations emitted deafening noises during flight, not only disturbing the people within the Sect but also startling various caged spirit beasts and spirit birds. Therefore, the Sect strictly prohibited the flight of such specially modified flying swords, and severe punishment would be meted out upon discovery.

Despite this, many chuunibyou youths still defied the rules, causing endless headaches for the Enforcement Hall.

Fang Chen stood on the Black Iron Sword and gathered his thoughts before silently reciting the incantation in his heart.

"Here I go!"

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

The Black Iron Sword beneath Fang Chen's feet immediately lifted him up, slowly flying forward. Fang Chen, standing on the sword, swayed precariously, like someone walking on a floating bamboo stalk, struggling to maintain his balance.

The key principles of the Sword Control Art kept flashing in his mind, and he quickly made adjustments.

After a while, Fang Chen could finally fly steadily. He then attempted to control the Black Iron Sword to turn in the air.

"Hahaha, Uncle Li, I can fly!"

Fang Chen, standing on the Black Iron Sword, circled and flew through the air, excitedly waving his arms.

Li Yanshan, who was organizing medicine bottles, heard Fang Chen's voice and looked up. His expression instantly froze. He had given Fang Chen the Sword Control Art less than fifteen minutes ago, and he had even told Fang Chen that it was difficult to cultivate, advising him to seek help if he had any problems.

Yet, here was Fang Chen, having already mastered the Sword Control Art.

Li Yanshan suspected his eyes were playing tricks on him. He shook his head vigorously, reached out to wipe his eyes, and looked up at the sky again. He found Fang Chen still standing on the Black Iron Sword, flying with great enjoyment.

"Good heavens, isn't this guy's talent too monstrous?"

Li Yanshan was immediately shocked by Fang Chen's performance. However, he recalled Fang Chen learning the Ethereal Turtle Step and the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique a few days prior, and his heart settled.

The Flowing Cloud Sword Technique was something even he and Elder Yun couldn't master, yet Fang Chen had learned it in less than two days. With such talent, learning the Sword Control Art would surely be a piece of cake.

Fang Chen's current performance only solidified his reputation as a genius in this regard.

Thinking that Fang Chen had no Spiritual Root, Li Yanshan couldn't help but sigh. If Fang Chen had a True Spiritual Root, the old fossils in the Sect would surely fight over him.

Fang Chen controlled the Black Iron Sword, soaring through the air, his speed increasing, his movements becoming more expansive. The various principles of the Sword Control Art continued to flash through his mind.

"Boom!"

Fang Chen felt a roar echo in his mind. Immediately, everything in his vision vanished, replaced by countless white light spots that converged into a flying sword.

"Whoosh..."

This flying sword soared through the heavens and earth, emanating a powerful Sword Intent, trailing long rainbow light, leaving perfect flight trajectories in the air.

Fang Chen instinctively controlled the Black Iron Sword to follow closely behind the flying sword.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

Thus, Fang Chen followed the flying sword, performing all sorts of difficult maneuvers in the air, leaving Li Yanshan dumbfounded.

"Comparing oneself to others is infuriating!"

Li Yanshan couldn't help but sigh when he saw this scene. Although he had learned the Sword Control Art long ago, his mastery of it was still not high. He could only make the flying sword fly in a straight line, and when turning, he had to slow down considerably.

Yet, Fang Chen, having just learned the Sword Control Art, could perform such high-difficulty maneuvers. His flying speed was not only fast but also extremely agile.

Li Yanshan had to admit inwardly that cultivation truly depended on talent. Their efforts were insignificant in the face of such innate ability.

After flying in the sky for a while, the flying sword in Fang Chen's vision suddenly turned and flew towards him, plunging into his body.

Fang Chen's body trembled slightly, and he instantly broke free from the state of enlightenment.

"I didn't expect to enter a state of enlightenment without the Floating Immortal Sword's help!"

Fang Chen couldn't help but exclaim. He then controlled the Black Iron Sword to hover above Li Yanshan, leaped off, and put the sword away with a wave of his hand.

He looked at Li Yanshan with a smile and said, "Uncle Li, you lied to me. This Sword Control Art isn't difficult at all!"

Li Yanshan shook his head helplessly and said, "Kid, stop messing with me, Uncle Li. It's not that the Sword Control Art is difficult, it's just that your talent is too monstrous!"

After speaking, he beckoned Fang Chen over and said, "Come here, I'll explain the uses and dosages of these herbs to you!"

Fang Chen immediately walked up to Li Yanshan and listened carefully to his explanation.

After the explanation, Li Yanshan handed him over a dozen medicine bottles and said, "These are all yours, keep them safe!"

Fang Chen looked at the medicine bottles in front of him and asked Li Yanshan, "How much do they cost?"

Li Yanshan smiled slightly and said, "Consider these a gift from Elder Yun and me. Don't mention money!"

"Okay!"

Fang Chen nodded. Although he didn't want to take advantage of Elder Yun and Li Yanshan, since Li Yanshan had said so, he couldn't refuse. However, he would remember their kindness and repay them doubly if he had the chance in the future.

He tucked all the medicine bottles into his robes. The Trial Path was unpredictable and fraught with danger. At critical moments, these medicines could save his life.

Although Fang Chen knew the Floating Immortal Sword could help him neutralize snake venom, the Trial Path contained not only venomous snakes but also centipedes, spiders, lizards, poisonous insects, and more. Besides that, there were also some highly toxic plants. Fang Chen wasn't sure if the spiritual energy he absorbed from the Floating Immortal Sword could neutralize the toxins from all these poisonous creatures.

Just then, Fang Chen felt his identity token vibrate slightly. He took it out and scanned it with his Spiritual Sense. A strange message immediately appeared in his mind. The message was from the Merit Hall of Azure Cloud Peak, instructing them to proceed to Glazed Peak immediately.

The message they had just received included a flight path to Glazed Peak. If Azure Cloud Peak disciples wanted to fly there using their swords, they had to follow specific routes.

Elder Yun walked out of his stone house and asked Li Yanshan, "Are those medicines ready?"

Li Yanshan immediately nodded to Elder Yun and said, "They're ready! And I've already told Fang Chen the uses and dosages of these herbs!"

Elder Yun looked up at Fang Chen and asked, "Did you remember the uses and dosages of these herbs?"

Fang Chen nodded vigorously and said, "I remembered them all!"

Elder Yun nodded slightly and then said, "Then let's set off now. Little Li, can you give Fang Chen a ride on your sword?"

Fang Chen immediately spoke to Elder Yun, "Elder Yun, there's no need for Uncle Li to take me. I've already learned the Sword Control Technique!"

"You've learned the Sword Control Technique?"

Elder Yun looked up, his eyes filled with surprise as he looked at Fang Chen.

Fang Chen nodded, immediately summoned the Black Iron Sword, stood on it, and then executed the Sword Control Technique, soaring into the sky. He circled a few times before flying back to Elder Yun.

Seeing that Fang Chen had truly learned the Sword Control Technique, and that his technique appeared extremely proficient, Elder Yun couldn't help but exclaim, "You truly are a monster, kid. You learn things too quickly. In that case, you can fly on your own sword and follow us!"

"Okay!"

Fang Chen nodded immediately.

Elder Yun tossed his walking stick into the air. The walking stick immediately emitted a faint red light and flew back to Elder Yun.

Elder Yun sat directly on the walking stick, and Little Six immediately jumped up, sitting beside Elder Yun and leaning against him affectionately.

"Buzz buzz..."

The black walking stick vibrated slightly, then carried Elder Yun and the black dog Little Six slowly towards the southeast.

Fang Chen stared at the black dog beside Elder Yun and asked, "Little Six is going too?"

Li Yanshan nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Little Six has a very keen nose. With it there, Elder Yun will likely find a lot of Glazed Mushrooms. Let's go too!"

After speaking, Li Yanshan waved his hand, and a flying sword appeared before him. He stood on the flying sword and immediately flew towards Elder Yun.

Fang Chen also controlled the Black Iron Sword and followed.