[Congratulations, host, for completing a special sign-in at the eleven-star sign-in location " Taishang Sword Palace " and obtaining the entry " Heaven's Favor of the Sword Dao ".]
[ Heaven's Favor of the Sword Dao: After merging with this entry, the host's affinity for the Sword Dao Principle is greatly enhanced, the speed of comprehending Sword Dao- related Cultivation Method and Divine Ability abilities is doubled, and the power of the Sword Dao is naturally strengthened. Simultaneously, the passive ability " Sword Heart Clarity " is derived—in Sword Dao duels, one can perceive the flaws and weaknesses in the opponent's Sword Force.]
Han Xuanji checked the rewards for the ten sign-ins one by one and was quite satisfied.
The rewards for special check-ins are indeed a better fit for him than those for regular check-ins; each reward is quite good.
The Great Destruction Sword Dao Insights are the Sword Dao insights of the Sword Venerable Wuxin, and they are somewhat related to the Great Dao he mainly cultivates, so they are of great help to him.
The Taishang Sword Instruction and the Sword Dao Saint Venerable of the Sword Dao Saint Mark are related to the Eternal Sword Ancestor, a supreme Eternal Sword Ancestor. They can help one comprehend the insights left behind by the other party in his early years, laying the foundation for his current Sage stage.
The Butterfly Dream of the Heavens Secret Method and the Great Void God-Slaying Sword different techniques. The former is Secret Method that Chen Xin also practiced, which allowed him to create his Ultimate Sword Dao. The latter is also an extremely powerful attack method.
The Heaven's Favor of the Sword Dao entry, the Sword Dao Origin, and the Nine-Turn Sword Essence Pill need no further explanation; their value is immeasurable, and they are treasures that can directly enhance Sword Dao aptitude.
In the outside world, any one of these rewards would be enough to make people go crazy.
Among the ten rewards, the seemingly unremarkable Nine Dust Sword is actually a divine sword belonging to a Quasi-Saint King.
"Good..."
Han Xuanji remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was delighted.
Having achieved so much so soon, he was looking forward to what other rewards awaited him.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall remained solemn and dignified.
The elders and sword cultivators waited quietly, their gazes occasionally falling on Han Xuanji.
At this moment, the conference was being presided over by Ji Mingyue's disciple, the Flying Snow Holy Lord. He explained the ins and outs of the exchange plan and then demonstrated the profound resources of the Eternal Sword Pavilion to Han Xuanji and the others.
Before long, Ji Mingyue turned her gaze to the people in the hall.
Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to every corner:
"The specific arrangements for the exchange program will be communicated to each elder later. Since you have come from afar, please settle in and rest today. You will begin your formal cultivation today."
After she finished speaking, she nodded slightly to Han Xuanji, then turned and left from behind the hall.
The Sword Venerable Wuxin stepped forward and said to Han Xuanji:
" Xuanji, come with me. Your lodgings have been arranged."
Upon hearing this, everyone rose to take their leave.
Leng Qianqiu, Ling Cang, and the other exchange students were led by several Sword Pavilion stewards towards the outside of the hall. They would be staying on the guest peak outside the Sword Pavilion.
To learn the Sword Dao tradition of the Sword Pavilion, one must first pass the tests set by the Sword Pavilion and prove one's worth before being qualified to enter the secret training grounds of each pavilion.
This is the rule of the Eternal Sword Pavilion; everyone is treated equally, except for people like Han Xuanji.
As Leng Qianqiu walked out of the palace gate, she glanced back at Han Xuanji's retreating figure, her eyes filled with undisguised envy.
Han Xuanji and Sword Venerable Wuxin chatted and laughed as they flew towards Heart Sword Peak.
Although Sword Venerable Wuxin is Sword Dao Saint Venerable, he is very approachable. He can talk about the interesting stories and anecdotes of the Sword Pavilion with great familiarity. Occasionally, he will also tell some stories from the past, which are all secrets that have not been recorded in books.
Han Xuanji listened very attentively, occasionally offering a few words of agreement, and the atmosphere between the two was quite harmonious.
After flying over several mountain ranges, a towering peak rose abruptly from the ground, piercing the clouds.
The summit was shrouded in layers of sword light, resembling from afar the tip of a giant sword reaching to the sky, exuding a chilling and pure aura.
That is Heart Sword Peak, the core area of the Heart Sword Pavilion.
Just as they were about to reach the summit, Han Xuanji suddenly noticed a winding road below the peak.
The road was extremely wide, yet exceptionally long, seemingly endless in the distance.
There were many monks walking on the road. Some walked steadily, some walked unsteadily, and some suddenly stopped, their faces showing struggle, clearly enduring some kind of torment.
Han Xuanji was slightly taken aback, and turned his head to look at the Sword Venerable Wuxin: "What is this?"
Following his gaze, the Sword Venerable Wuxin shook his head and chuckled:
" The Heart-Tempering Road. They are outer disciples of the Eternal Sword Pavilion, who want to join our Heart Sword Pavilion through the assessment."
The Eternal Sword Ancestor established a rule that he would pass on his mantle to all sword cultivators in the world. Therefore, all cultivators within the jurisdiction of my Sword Pavilion are qualified to become disciples of the Sword Pavilion.
However, to obtain the supreme Sword Dao inheritance, one must join one of the nine Sword Pavilion.
Aside from a few exceptionally talented sword cultivators who are directly recruited, the nine Sword Pavilion require their sword cultivators to undergo rigorous tests.
The Heart Sword Pavilion's inheritance places extremely high demands on the sword cultivator's State of Mind. Only by passing through this Heart-Tempering Road can one have the opportunity to join our Heart Sword Pavilion.
Han Xuanji understood the unspoken meaning in Sword Venerable Wuxin's words.
Only by overcoming the obstacles can you have a chance.
In other words, even if you complete this path, you only gain the qualification to be examined, which does not mean that you can enter the Heart Sword Pavilion.
The so-called outer disciples are probably less valuable than the menial disciples he joined the Divine Profound Sect back then.
He nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the figures struggling to trek.
This road is very long, so long that it seems to have no end in sight.
The sword cultivators on the road walked very slowly, and occasionally some of them stopped, their faces showing pain, as if they were fighting against something unseen.
That is a test of the mind, unrelated to the level of cultivation, only to see if the State of Mind is firm enough.
"If cultivators from other regions can also become disciples of the Heart Sword Pavilion through the Heart-Tempering Road."
The Sword Venerable Wuxin added another sentence, his tone tinged with amusement.
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
The Eternal Sword Ancestor's actions truly exemplify the principle of teaching without discrimination.
Although the Heart-Tempering Road is difficult, it ultimately provides a way for all sword cultivators in the world to move upwards.
Regardless of origin or background, as long as one can traverse this path, one will have the opportunity to access the highest lineage of Sword Dao.
Such magnanimity is rare even on the Eternal Continent.
As he was thinking, a very loud bell suddenly rang out from the mountain peak.
The bell tolled long and clear, echoing through the valley for several breaths before gradually fading away.
Han Xuanji looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young figure stepping out from the last step at the end of the Path of Heart-Tempering Road.
The man wasn't tall; he held an ancient-style longsword, and his clothes were covered in dust, clearly indicating that he had fallen and gotten up countless times before finally passing the level.