Green Lotus Sword Venerable Preaches (No More Today)

Golden Crow Grassland, Golden Crow City.

In a Quiet Manor, Wu Xiao sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, while Bi Xin reported the situation to him.

"What?! The Green Lotus Sword Venerable and the Fairy Xuanbing have appeared in the Ten Thousand Swords Marketplace!"

Wu Xiao frowned and said.

This is not a good thing. Several Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Human Race joined forces to deal with Wu Xiao. Even with a Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure in hand, Wu Xiao would not be able to escape his fate.

"It's absolutely true. They've made a public appearance. The latest news is that the Green Lotus Sword Venerable will be Preaching at the Ten Thousand Swords Marketplace. This will be his second Preaching. Qi Xiao hasn't shown up yet."

Bi Xin's expression was solemn.

In this way, the East Hua Cultivation World had gathered at least three Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators and two sword cultivators. The Barbarian Race spies dared not be careless and reported the situation as quickly as possible.

"Give the order to all tribes to strengthen their defenses, activate some of the Clan Protection Array's restrictions, and increase patrols."

"It Wu Xiao instructed.

Because the Barbarian Race cultivators broke the seal of the Ten Thousand Ghost Mound, a large number of Ghost Creature rushed out of the Ten Thousand Ghost Mound and harmed the human world. The Barbarian Race were already in the wrong. Now that the Green Lotus Sword Venerable and the Fairy Xuanbing have appeared in the East Hua Cultivation World, Wu Xiao dared not be careless and had considered the worst-case scenario.

"Yes, Great Elder."

Bi Xin agreed and left to carry out the order.

"They wouldn't really try to kill me, would they? If it comes to that, we'll have no choice but to ask our clansmen in the Lingxu Realm for help. I wonder if they'll even care about us."

Wu Xiao's face was full of worry.

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At dawn in Ten Thousand Swords Marketplace, a large number of cultivators gathered in a vast Bluestone Square. In the center of the square was a Bluestone Platform more than ten feet high, on which was placed a Cyan Prayer Mat.

Shen Long and other Nascent Soul Cultivator stood in the front row, with those of lower cultivation levels positioned further back. Spirit Transformation cultivator Preaching, an opportunity many cultivators would never have in their entire lives.

The cultivators gathered in twos and threes, talking in hushed tones.

"Senior Ye has arrived."

A loud male voice suddenly rang out.

As soon as the words were spoken, the cultivators stopped talking and looked towards the Bluestone Platform. A Cyan Rainbow flashed and revealed the figure of the Green Lotus Sword Venerable.

"Greetings, Senior Ye."

Shen Long and the others bowed respectfully.

The Green Lotus Sword Venerable nodded, landed on the Cyan Prayer Mat, and said, "Today, at Fellow Daoist Mo's invitation, I am here to Preaching. How much you gain is up to you."

"I am a Rogue Cultivator who makes a living by hunting Demon Beast..."

The Green Lotus Sword Venerable recounted his cultivation journey.

As early as yesterday, Liu Yuruo had collected information about the deeds of the Green Lotus Sword Venerable and reported it to Shen Long and the other two.

Because of the long interval, Liu Yuruo was unable to gather very detailed information, only knowing the general outline of the Green Lotus Sword Venerable's cultivation career.

The effect is better when the Green Lotus Sword Venerable speaks for himself. In addition to his personal experience, he will also share his understanding and insights into his current realm, which can be enlightening for the listeners.

The cultivators held their breath and listened intently, afraid of missing a single word.

A short while later, the Green Lotus Sword Venerable stopped Preaching, his gaze sweeping over the cultivators present, and said, "This old man can answer some of your questions. Does anyone have any?"

Shen Long and several other cultivators spoke, their faces full of anticipation as they looked at the Green Lotus Sword Venerable.

The Green Lotus Sword Venerable's gaze swept over Shen Long and landed on him. He said with a gentle smile, "Little Friend Shen, what troubles you?"

"Senior Ye, how powerful must Nascent Soul Cultivator's Divine Sense, soul, Law Power, and physical body be to break through to the Spirit Transmutation Realm stage?"

Shen Long asked.

"Nascent Soul Cultivator needs to possess sufficiently strong Divine Sense, soul, Law Power, and physical body to break through to the Spirit Transmutation Realm. This sufficient strength is not a fixed standard; the four should be roughly equal. For example, the Divine Sense of Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul Cultivator is particularly strong, but this is relative to other cultivators of the same level. Foundation Establishment Cultivator's Divine Sense is exceptionally strong, but can it compare to Core Formation Cultivator? Obviously not. The difference between major realms is an insurmountable chasm, one that cannot be crossed."

"Green Lotus Sword Venerable," he said slowly.

"Senior Ye, if I may ask, when you reached the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, how strong were your Divine Sense, divine soul, Law Power, and physical body? I would be grateful if Senior Ye could enlighten me."

Shen Long's tone was sincere.

He needed a reference point; the literal meaning was too vague.

The Green Lotus Sword Venerable didn't hide anything and told Shen Long the truth, even using Nascent Soul Cultivator of the same era as examples to give him a clearer understanding.

"I see. I've learned a lot. Thank you for your guidance, Senior Ye."

Shen Long thanked him, a look of sudden realization on his face.

The Green Lotus Sword Venerable Master nodded and allowed dozens of cultivators to ask questions. There were cultivators at all levels, including Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul, with most of the questions coming from Nascent Soul Cultivator. The Green Lotus Sword Venerable patiently answered their questions.

"That concludes my Preaching. I hope that some of you will be able to cultivate to the Spirit Transmutation Realm and strengthen the power of our Human Race."

After saying this, the Green Lotus Sword Venerable left.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Ye. I am deeply grateful."

Shen Long and the others bowed and said in unison.

As the Azure Green Lotus Sword Venerable, it is an immense blessing that he is willing to guide them in their cultivation.

The cultivators gradually dispersed, going about their business.

At Lu Qingshan's invitation, Shen Long and other Nascent Soul Cultivator went to a manor to enjoy tea and chat.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, the Green Lotus Sword Venerable and the Fairy Xuanbing have both come to participate in the Ten Thousand Swords Assembly. Could it be that they are planning to attack the Barbarian Race again?"

Chen Changsheng asked curiously.

Shen Long and several other Nascent Soul Cultivator looked at Lu Qingshan, as they had also realized this.

"I don't know. I only know that Senior Ye and Senior Lin went to East Hua Cultivation World for travel. I don't know anything else."

Lu Qingshan said solemnly.

He was genuinely unaware of the situation. If it were to be taken against the Barbarian Race, Lu Qingshan wouldn't dare to announce it to the public without authorization from higher-ups.

"If another great war breaks out, Fellow Daoist Shen can finally show his skills. Hehe, this time, the Barbarian Race will suffer even greater losses."

Chen Xin said.

"Indeed! With Fellow Daoist Shen's Divine Ability, slaying the High Priest of a major Barbarian Race is no problem."

Chen Changsheng echoed, his face full of admiration.

"That's right, Fellow Daoist Han from the Nether Corpse Valley has advanced to the Nascent Soul Late Stage. If a major battle really breaks out, Fellow Daoist Han can teach the Barbarian Race a lesson."

"Madam Yu of the Heavenly Sound Sect is no weakling either. If the five of them join forces and unleash Combined Attack Art, they might be able to kill the High Priest of a large Barbarian Race."

"Fellow Daoist Lu is not weak either! He can also kill powerful enemies."

Several Nascent Soul Cultivator spoke, comparing Shen Long to established Nascent Soul Cultivator like Lu Qingshan, Yu Susu, and Han Lun, demonstrating Shen Long's high standing among cultivators.

Shen Long naturally didn't want to continue the conversation, so he changed the subject and started talking about alchemy.

"I heard that the True Monarch Purple Sun's main cultivation Cultivation Method, the <Purple Sun Precious Canon>, appeared at an Underground Auction in the North Sea Cultivation World and was bought by a certain cultivator for a high price."

Ye Hongyao said.

"True Monarch Purple Sun was a fifth-level Alchemist, but there aren't many stories about this senior. We don't know much about his deeds, whether it's because he rarely appeared or because of the passage of time."

Chu Buyu said.

"Some say that True Monarch Purple Sun ascended to the Lingxu Realm, while others say that he died at the hands of his enemies. The truth is unknown, after all, he was active tens of thousands of years ago."

Song Yutang shared his opinion.

The group discussed the more famous Spirit Transformation cultivators in the Gan Yang Realm, commenting on their personal achievements and strength.

After chatting for more than an hour, it got dark, and the cultivators left one after another. Shen Long, Master Ice Silkworm, and True Man Red Flood Dragon left the Marketplace and returned to the Spirit Control Sect.