A light breeze skimmed across the lake, carrying a hint of dampness and chill. It brushed against them, bringing an indescribable freshness.
Recalling Jade Radiance Yuanjun's introduction from back then, Meng Qi sent a voice transmission. "The title most renowned for swordsmanship is Tongtian Sect Master, also known as Lingbao Tianzun. But someone has already taken it, so it's unavailable. Heavenly Venerable Duobao is similar. He was a disciple of Tongtian Sect Master and inherited the essence of his swordsmanship, but Immortal Trace doesn't currently have his cultivation art, so the title is lacking. Demon-Quelling Heavenly Venerable is the same..."
"Among the available titles, those skilled in swordsmanship include Jinmu Yuanjun and Yuding Zhenren. Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun's cultivation arts also include several sword techniques, but he may be Azure Emperor's Daoist incarnation, and the karmic ties of his title are extremely weighty. Those who chose this title or 'Dong Wang Gong' before all met violent deaths."
Jiang Zhiwei listened quietly to Meng Qi's analysis, trusting his judgment. Only after he finished did she say, "Jinmu Yuanjun is Queen Mother of the West's Daoist title. Her cultivation art mainly focuses on controlling metal-element power, with swordsmanship merely supplementary. Among the other immortals, Yuding Zhenren is the strongest and is also famed for swordsmanship. He suits me best."
Like Yun Zhongzi, Yuding Zhenren was known only in the Investiture of the Gods World. But Jiang Zhiwei had at least completed a mission there, so she understood the basics without Meng Qi having to explain in detail.
"Taking a male immortal's identity to disguise your female form, while using a completely different style of swordsmanship—that's not bad," Meng Qi said with a smile.
He knew Jiang Zhiwei cared most about observing and learning more sword techniques. She didn't particularly care what the title