Cangming Great World, Luo Lineage.
Luo Qianqian's consciousness returned from the Sword Ruins of Creation, her eyes sparkling. Recalling everything that had happened there today, she felt as though she had been dreaming.
Choosing to become Sister Yu's follower today had truly been the wisest decision she had ever made!
Sister Yu's analysis and explanations of the sword Dao contained within sword intent creations had been simple to understand, clear and thorough.
They had given Luo Qianqian a completely new understanding of the combinations and variations of different sword intents, and her own sword Dao had made obvious progress.
Yet even she had never expected Sister Yu to unravel the Void Sword River!
Heaven only knew what an uproar this would cause in the Sword Ruins of Creation!
Luo Qianqian had moved thousands of li away from the former site of the Void Sword River and followed Sister Yu's example, attempting to unravel the most basic sword intent creations first.
Only after trying it herself had Luo Qianqian realized just how difficult unraveling sword intent creations was!
The first sword intent creation she unraveled had been a blade of sword grass formed by fusing three kinds of sword intent. It had taken her an entire incense stick's worth of time to unravel it.
Yet Sister Yu had unraveled the Void Sword River in just a few breaths!
Luo Qianqian understood with increasing clarity that the gap between her aptitude and talent and Sister Yu's was like a heavenly chasm!
Still, the gains from unraveling sword intent creations were immense. All sorts of variations in sword intent that she had never imagined before had surfaced clearly in her mind, giving Luo Qianqian a deeper understanding of the sword Dao.
At that moment, Luo Qianqian had fully understood how she should walk her path from then on, and she had vaguely felt as though she had grasped her destiny!
Just as Luo Qianqian was about to continue unraveling sword intent creations, the black-robed youth who had mocked Han Yuyao near the Void Sword River appeared. Calling himself a core disciple of the Azure Cloud Sword Sect, he said he had realized how terrible his attitude had been and had come specifically to apologize.
In addition, he wanted to make amends to Han Yuyao through Luo Qianqian, expressing his willingness to offer a magic treasure that could constantly temper the soul as a sign of his sincerity.
Magic treasures were treasures that kings and marquises refined over their lifetimes, and a magic treasure capable of tempering the soul was worth cities!
For this Azure Cloud Sword Sect disciple to be willing to offer such a treasure, he certainly showed ample sincerity.
The ripples from Sister Yu's unraveling of the Void Sword River had already arrived!
Luo Qianqian said she would pass his words along to Sister Yu when the time came, but made no promises.
The Azure Cloud Sword Sect disciple tactfully withdrew, not daring to disturb Luo Qianqian's contemplation of the sword.
After that, however, Luo Qianqian had no time to unravel any more sword intent creations.
Through various means, numerous sword cultivators had learned that Luo Qianqian had a close connection to the person who had unraveled it. They approached her one after another, hoping to learn the specifics of Han Yuyao's background from her.
For one thing, the sword cultivators all wanted to know which faction this peerless heavenly prodigy came from.
For another, some sword Dao prodigies actually wanted to exchange precious treasures for Sister Yu's Immortal Sword Intent and asked her to pass the message along.
After all, once Immortal Sword Intent acknowledged a master, it could be given to someone else, or seized by others!
Luo Qianqian understood that after learning Sister Yu's sword intent realm was only at the Mortal Realm Third Layer, many sword cultivators had shifted their attention to Sister Yu herself.
In their eyes, scheming to seize the Immortal Sword Intent from Sister Yu was far easier than obtaining its recognition!
In every such instance, Luo Qianqian pleaded ignorance.
Luo Qianqian claimed that she had only just been fortunate enough to become that fairy's follower. She knew only that the fairy possessed extraordinarily high talent in the sword Dao and that becoming her follower had benefited her greatly; she knew absolutely nothing else about her.
Without Sister Yu's permission, she would not reveal any information about her!
Apart from those sword cultivators, Luo Qianqian had also sensed several traces of concealed hostility, putting her on her guard.
It seemed that Sister Yu's unraveling of the Void Sword River and the Immortal Sword Intent's acknowledgment of her as its master had drawn the covetous attention of other sword Dao prodigies.
If Sister Yu entered the Sword Ruins of Creation again, some sword cultivators would probably attack her outright to seize her Immortal Sword Intent!
Too many people had come to Luo Qianqian seeking information about Han Yuyao. Unable to settle her mind and unravel the creations at all, Luo Qianqian had simply withdrawn from the Sword Ruins of Creation for the time being.
Recalling everything she had experienced in the Sword Ruins of Creation today, Luo Qianqian could not help feeling fortunate once again. Her timing in choosing to follow Sister Yu had been perfect!
If she wanted to become her follower now, it would not be so easy!
"Knock! Knock, knock!"
A brief, rhythmic knock rang out, revealing the knocker's considerable refinement.
Confusion crossed Luo Qianqian's face. My closest sister, Luo Ying, has a fiery temper. She would never knock with such refinement! Who could it be?
In the Luo Lineage, any Lineage member who reached the True Spirit Realm before the age of eighteen could have an independent courtyard here in Hidden Dragon Valley.
Each courtyard had its own formations and restrictions to prevent disturbances and allow its occupant to cultivate in peace.
Knocking could only be heard when the courtyard's owner withdrew the formations and restrictions. If something important came up, people generally sent a message talisman directly to notify the owner.
And such a refined knock, at that?
"Knock! Knock, knock!"
Before Luo Qianqian could think further, that rhythmic knocking sounded outside the door again, still just as refined.
Luo Qianqian could not help raising her delicate brows slightly. It seemed the person outside must have been knocking for some time already.
This person probably did not know when she would be able to hear the knocking, so they simply knocked at intervals. It really had been trying for them.
Who could it be?
Curious, Luo Qianqian withdrew the courtyard's formations and restrictions with a wave of her hand and opened the gate with a creak.
Before her stood a refined middle-aged man dressed in splendid brocade robes. His presence was as deep as an abyss and vast as the sea, with chilling sword intent surrounding him, yet he wore a harmless smile.
"Qianqian, you've just woken from the Sword Ruins of Creation, haven't you? How were your gains?" the refined young man asked Luo Qianqian with warm concern.
Behind the refined middle-aged man stood over a dozen elders with graying hair and beards. Every one of them had an exceptionally powerful presence, yet their expressions were as kindly and approachable as old men from next door.
Luo Qianqian blinked, stared at him to confirm his identity, then her pupils abruptly contracted. "Lineage Head?" she blurted out.
"It's me. I haven't disturbed you, have I?"
The refined middle-aged man nodded with a smile.
Towering waves instantly surged through Luo Qianqian's heart. Was this still Sword Emperor Luo Wudi, who had attained his Dao through slaughter?
Sword Emperor Luo Wudi was the current head of the Luo Lineage. He had once slaughtered three great imperial dynasties in succession within a single day, his killing intent towering to the heavens. Not one member of the Luo Lineage's younger generation was unafraid of him. When had his temperament changed?
Besides, weren't those dozen or so old men behind the Lineage Head all elders of the Lineage?
Why had they all appeared here today?
Could it be...