This day.
Purple Firmament Peak, bathed in the soft light of dawn.
The sea of clouds surged like silver waves, filtering the rising sun into countless golden threads, which fell upon the jade platform suspended in the clouds.
Han Xuanji, dressed in a green robe, stood quietly at the edge of the platform, his aura subtly blending with the vast sea of clouds and the purple qi mist of the early morning.
[Congratulations, host, for successfully checking in at the Zixiao Jade Platform and obtaining the Innate Purple Haze Essence.]
"Good."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
This Innate Purple Haze Essence is a rare innate object formed by gathering the essence of Spiritual Qi from a single peak and the creation of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace.
It is also of great benefit to him, as it can improve his cultivation, temper his immortal body, and refine his soul.
Han Xuanji casually traced a line with his fingertips, without any surge of immortal power, yet he caused the subtle Spiritual Qi around him to flow accordingly, sometimes like towering mountains, sometimes like flowing water, a wondrous manifestation of his accomplished cultivation.
"Senior Brother Han."
A clear voice came from the direction of the ladder, breaking the morning's tranquility.
Han Xuanji withdrew the meaning from her fingertips, turned around, and saw Su Ming, dressed in a simple blue robe, walking on clouds.
His aura was more refined than it had been ten years ago, and he had reached the Earth Immortal Seventh Layer, not far from becoming Heavenly Immortal. Yet, the focus and purity between his brows remained unchanged.
One can only say that he truly deserves to be called a person of great fortune.
Han Xuanji knew that beneath the seemingly ordinary body of the other party lay enormous potential, but it was hidden very deeply, and only a very few people could perceive it. Jiang Hao must have finally seen through something, otherwise, if he were truly a waste, the other party would not have made this thirty-year promise.
"You've come."
Han Xuanji greeted her with a smile.
Over the past ten years, Su Ming would occasionally come to him for advice on cultivation difficulties, and the two had a relatively harmonious relationship.
Then, right there on this cloud platform...
Han Xuanji instructed Su Ming in cultivation.
Su Ming wielded a celestial sword, his attacks swift and fierce, yet skillful in their grand and sweeping movements.
This immortal sword was Mid-Grade Immortal Artifact custom-made for him by Immortal Lord Yunmiao. It's the kind that can grow; if properly nurtured in the future, it might even become a top-grade Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact.
At this moment, the more Su Ming attacked, the more helpless he felt.
He couldn't pose any threat to Han Xuanji no matter what he did; the opponent could easily neutralize all his attacks with just two fingers.
At first glance, he seemed to be just an ordinary swordsman.
However, Su Ming actually felt great in this state. Although he was suppressed, he was able to use all his strength and unleash his potential. With a light flick of Han Xuanji's finger, he broke the sword move.
"Alright, that concludes the drill."
Han Xuanji spoke softly, her tone calm.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Han."
Su Ming sheathed his sword and quickly bowed.
Han Xuanji's eyes flickered slightly, gesturing for Su Ming to sit down on the jade chime stone beside him.
Su Ming also learned the " Extreme Heaven Sword Dao ". His comprehension was terrifying. In just ten years, he went from a novice who had just learned Sword Dao to mastering the first level of the Extreme Heaven Sword Dao.
Of course, this was partly due to his guidance, but it was also due to the other party's hard work and talent.
Su Ming didn't think it was because he was particularly smart.
The more time Su Ming spent with Han Xuanji, the more he appreciated her abilities.
Whether it's the Sword Dao, the Dao of Alchemy, or the realm of cultivation, he knows everything about the great paths, and he can explain them even more clearly than those elders with profound cultivation.
He felt that he had only mediocre talent and that it was all thanks to Han Xuanji's excellent teaching. In his heart, Han Xuanji had long been both a teacher and a friend, and his status was even no lower than that of his master.
Why did I lose so badly?
Su Ming's expression held a hint of confusion and inquiry.
Han Xuanji did not answer directly, but instead pointed her fingers like a sword and casually made a slash in the air in front of her.
There was no dazzling celestial light, no sharp Sword Qi, and it didn't even draw upon much of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
However, the instant his fingertips brushed across the surface, Su Ming's pupils suddenly contracted.
He sensed an invisible and intangible "intention" that was pure to the extreme.
This "intention" is not simply Sword Intent; it seems to contain the weight of towering mountains, the enduring flow of water, the unrestrained spirit of a gentle breeze, and the scorching heat of a raging fire...
The various moods and moods shifted perfectly, and at the same time, the sky also displayed various celestial phenomena.
This made many disciples look up and pay attention to what was happening.
What's going on?
"Has anyone come to comprehend some profound truth?"
Someone muttered to themselves.
Only a very few sword cultivators who accidentally stepped into the Pill Lineage area were able to sense the Sword Intent within it.
"What excellent Sword Intent!"
A sword cultivator reached out and felt the immense will within him.
"What kind of Sword Dao is this?"
Who is comprehending the supreme Sword Dao?
"I don't know, but someone who has reached this level must definitely be a senior figure in Sword Dao."
Many people wanted to know who was behind this, but when they tried to divine the secrets of heaven, they felt an immense resistance in an instant.
If we continue investigating, I fear we will meet with great misfortune!
This side.
The Sword Intent revealed by Han Xuanji ultimately transformed into an invisible sword, suspended in the void. Although it was not unleashed, it made Su Ming feel that the Sword Intent he had painstakingly cultivated was like a firefly compared to the bright moon, trembling slightly and almost dissipating on its own.
"The mind and the sword should be one; this does not mean forcing the mind to drive the sword, nor does it mean making the sword conform to the mind."
Han Xuanji's voice was calm, like a clear spring flowing.
"The mind is not the mind, the sword is not the sword. When you forget the distinction between 'mind' and 'sword,' and all you see is 'the Way,' its meaning will naturally reveal itself."
As he spoke, the invisible sword vanished silently, as if it had never existed.
This is the third realm of the Sword Immortal, and also the third level of the Extreme Heaven Sword Dao, the realm of " Sword Transforms into All Things ".
This was Han Xuanji's first public display of divine power, except that the only audience member was Su Ming.
He believed the other person wasn't the type to gossip.
Su Ming stood there, stunned. Han Xuanji spoke in a calm tone, as if he were talking about eating and drinking.
The sensation he had just experienced had an immense impact on him.
He couldn't comprehend the level of Sword Intent it represented, only feeling its vastness and unfathomable depth, and he vaguely grasped some understanding within himself.
This Senior Brother Han's Sword Dao has reached such an unbelievable level?
He took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and when he looked at Han Xuanji again, his eyes were filled with awe:
"Senior brother's Sword Dao has reached a state of perfection... Junior brother is dull-witted and, although unable to fully comprehend its wonders, has still benefited greatly."
Senior Brother Xie!
Simply put, I don't quite understand it, but I have a feeling about it.
Han Xuanji accepted his bow with composure and gave him a slight nod of support.
"I hope these few words of experience can be of some help to my junior brother."
"By the way, Senior Brother Han, are you going to the Sword Trial Assembly? I heard there will be lots of fun places open then."
Su Ming suddenly said.
Han Xuanji thought for a moment and said:
I'll go take a look then, don't worry about me.
"Oh."
Su Ming nodded thoughtfully.
Knowing Han Xuanji's low-key nature, he didn't press the matter further.
He felt as if he had gained a lot of insight, and after thanking everyone repeatedly, he took his leave, his steps slightly hurried, clearly eager to go back and digest what he had learned that day.
After seeing Su Ming off, Han Xuanji looked back at the sea of clouds, his gaze calm.
Giving Su Ming pointers was something he did casually.
This child is kind-hearted and Higher Vehicle excellent natural talent and fortune; forming a good relationship with him would not be harmful.
Several months have passed in the blink of an eye.
The Spirit Void Heavenly Palace is hosting a grand event.
The Sword Lineage's once-every-three-hundred-years " Sword Trial Assembly " is about to begin.
This is a grand gathering of Sword Dao, attracting not only sword cultivators from within the Heavenly Palace, but also the most outstanding disciples from many renowned Sword Dao sects and families throughout the Immortal Domain, who wish to compete with sword cultivators from all over Aristocratic Clan world and test their skills.
In an instant, the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace was filled with a shower of light and soaring Sword Qi.
Countless figures carrying long swords and exuding a sharp aura descended, some aloof and cold, others heroic and spirited, all outstanding figures of their time.