"Oh, right. There's one more thing I need to give you, Junior Brother."
The Sword Boy stretched out a small, fair hand. In his palm, countless sword lights, so fine they were almost infinitesimal, darted about chaotically, then condensed in an instant into a sword-shaped mark.
"This is the core mark for entering the Profound Cave Realm. Once Junior Brother drips your blood essence into it, you'll gain the right to freely enter and leave the Profound Cave Realm."
"The Profound Cave Realm is the core of the Sword Sect's grotto-heaven. It forms a world of its own, and the spiritual energy inside is far richer and purer than in the Sword Sect. It is where several Spirit Transformation patriarchs of the sect and the True Inheritor Sword Child carry out their Secluded Cultivation."
"Inside, there are many sword intents left behind by ancient Sword Cultivators, as well as all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures closely tied to the sword."
"Junior Brother, you may choose to enter it on your own."
Hearing what the Sword Boy said, Lu Xuan's heart stirred.
The Primordial Beginning Dao One Sword Grass he had just obtained happened to need nourishment from sword-attribute spiritual objects. He could find a chance to go into the Profound Cave Realm and pluck some up.
"I understand, junior brother. It's just that because I need to look after the many spirit plants in my Cave Mansion, I may not be able to stay in the Profound Cave Realm for as long as the other senior and junior fellow disciples."
He said in a deep voice.
"Mm. It is precisely Junior Brother's attitude of being wholly detached from worldly things that allowed you to achieve such inconceivable accomplishments on the Spirit Plant Dao."
Lu Xuan's persona as a