"Ah, so that was it!" Xiao Hua was already proficient in the Flying Sword Technique; after only a cursory look, he understood. "Some Changbai Sect disciples had begun nurturing swords from childhood. Of course, these disciples were specially selected—their Primordial Spirits were strong enough to withstand being divided... It seemed True Person Mingjian's secret technique had indeed been left behind in Changbai Sect! These disciples possessed both true essence and sword essence within their bodies. Normally, they used true essence to wield ordinary flying swords and concealed their sword essence with secret techniques. But now, without using true essence and relying solely on sword essence, they naturally were not affected by this strange Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi!"
"However, Changbai Sect did not permit this secret technique to be made public, so these disciples did not dare use it lightly. And relying on sword cultivation techniques alone, disciples who originally possessed Foundation Establishment strength could only fall to the sword-nurturing realm. They were no match for sword cultivators at all, so..." Xiao Hua stroked his chin in thought.
"Senior Brother Xiao, what happened to me? Why did I suddenly faint?" Niu Ming slowly awakened and asked in great "surprise."
"You were being urgently pursued by sword cultivators just now. Perhaps your qi and blood surged to your head?" Xiao Hua gathered his thoughts and replied with a smile.
"So that was it!" Niu Ming nodded. "Thank you, Senior Brother Xiao, for watching over me!"
"Mm, do you want to leave by yourself now? Or leave by yourself?" Xiao Hua asked.
"What?" Xiao Hua's question truly left Niu Ming stunned. Then he understood and gave a bitter smile. "Since Niu has already come out on his own, there is no reason to turn back. Niu will seek a way out by