Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (52)

A trace of surprise flashed in Yun Qingzi's eyes. "You have already obtained the Tian Ya Sword inheritance. Why do you still need other sword cultivation techniques?"

"The Tian Ya Sword Canon is profound and vast. This disciple's cultivation is still shallow, making it difficult to comprehend its deeper portions. I wish to find a basic sword art as a transition." Su Han replied respectfully.

That was naturally just an excuse. The real reason was that Senior Sister had told him the Tian Ya Nine Swords were enough to cultivate all the way to the Star Venerable Realm. Trying to learn too much would only leave him unable to master anything. But directly refusing the Sect Master's goodwill would make him seem ungrateful.

Yun Qingzi pondered for a moment, then took out another Jade Slip. "This is the Qingyun Sword Canon. Though it is only Earth Grade Middle Rank, it is the general outline of our sect's Sword Dao. It contains three thousand Basic Sword Forms and seventy-two sets of Advanced Swordplay. It will indeed help you build a solid foundation. Do you want it?"

"This disciple does." Su Han accepted the Jade Slip.

"Very well. The cultivation techniques have been chosen. Next, we will open the secret realm." Yun Qingzi rose to his feet and formed seals with both hands, sending a mysterious rune into a certain spot within the hall.

Rumble—

The floor at the center of the hall slowly split apart, revealing a staircase that extended underground. At the end of the stairs stood an ancient stone door. Its surface was covered in the marks of time, and a huge character for "Qing" was carved into its center.

"The Qingyun Secret Realm can only remain open for one hour each time. Once the time is up, no