Two years had passed, and the various halls of Green Luo had settled into place and begun operating.
Liu Xingfang and Xu Fayan were both preparing to break through over these past few days. Each entered a cave abode on Azure Sky Peak to cultivate in seclusion.
The sect had already prepared [heavenly thunder qi channeling] and [nether-earth qi-hiding] for their breakthroughs.
Liu Xingfang emerged first, having broken through in less than half a day, while Xu Fayan remained in seclusion.
Stepping out of his cave abode, Liu Xingfang still wore green robes, with a blue-violet short sword at his waist. He tried rising on the wind, then used the Cloud-Seeking Sun-Chasing Art to fly toward True Abode Hall.
"Master."
Liu Xingfang bowed first.
Xu Xuan helped his disciple up, looking quite pleased, and said with a smile:
"You broke through quickly. Fa Yan hasn't come out yet."
Liu Xingfang remained composed and replied respectfully:
"There have been frequent storms and thunder these past few days. I had the weather in my favor, which was why I emerged so quickly."
"Good. Now that you've broken through, I have a few things for you."
Xu Xuan took a Dao Text and a jade bottle filled with deep-blue water from his robes and handed them over.
"Master, what are these?"
Looking at the things his master offered, Liu Xingfang felt a faint stirring in his heart.
"This Dao Text contains your Ancestor Wen's notes, recording his insights into sword practice. I've added quite a bit myself and named it the Chongyang Sword Exegesis. Take it and study it."
"As for the spirit water in this jade bottle, it nourishes spiritual awareness. Refine it as soon as you can. Afterward, if you encounter any difficulties controlling a flying sword, just ask me."
Xu