Primordial Formless Sword

"Missing me after just one day?"

Gao Xian held Taining's slender yet supple body, whispering teasingly into her ear.

Taining had only left yesterday, yet today she had sneaked back over. That surprised Gao Xian a little. Taining had always been disciplined in her cultivation and would not indulge too excessively in dual cultivation.

Taining rolled her eyes at Gao Xian. "I came to see you on serious business."

"Oh..."

Seeing Taining's grave expression, Gao Xian asked in confusion, "What happened?"

"I heard that Shouheng and Shoujian are coming to challenge you to a spar."

Knowing that Gao Xian did not recognize the two, Taining explained, "Shouheng and Taichu are both over five hundred years old. Taichu, in particular, was the champion of the previous Dao Examination. Her Primordial Formless Sword is wondrous beyond compare, formless and traceless, and she is hailed as Profound Bright's foremost Sword Lord.

"Shouheng cultivates the divine treasure Jade Firmament Golden Word Edict. His art of spoken incantations has reached a miraculous level, capable of making the law follow his words. Though he is not as renowned as Taichu, his foundation runs deeper. Everyone says his future achievements will be without limit..."

"Taichu—isn't she on the roster for the Nine Provinces Assembly?"

Gao Xian did not quite understand why this woman was coming to trouble him.

"Taichu is proud and arrogant, always considering herself the foremost Sword Lord. You are known for excelling in both dharma and swordsmanship, so you have touched upon her taboo."

Taining shook her head slightly. "She may have disliked you for a long time already and wants to use this opportunity to measure herself against you."

"A martial sparring match can deepen mutual understanding through exchange. That's a good thing."

Gao Xian did not think much of it. He would