This day.
Jian Wuchen arrived at the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace. His aura had become more refined, and his cultivation had improved considerably. He came with several fellow sword cultivators he knew. At this moment, looking at the majestic atmosphere and soaring Sword Intent of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, his eyes were filled with anticipation and fighting spirit.
"I've heard that not only may the head of the Sword Lineage appear at this conference, but several other great masters of Sword Dao will also be giving lectures. Such fortuitous opportunity is rare indeed!"
"One of my companions exclaimed excitedly."
Jian Wuchen nodded, his gaze sharp.
"That's why we've come. Let's see what kind of talent these prodigies of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace's Sword Dao Lineage truly possess!"
However, Jian Wuchen then parted ways with the others, saying that he had something to do.
Brother Han, where are you?
Jian Wuchen sent a message to Han Xuanji.
A moment later, the jade talisman glowed faintly, and Han Xuanji's calm response came through:
" Purple Firmament Peak, Myriad Phenomena Garden."
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Jian Wuchen was a little puzzled when he saw where Han Xuanji was.
This doesn't seem to be the area where the Sword Lineage is located, does it?
With doubts in his heart, he followed the guidance, rode the sword light, swept past countless floating immortal mountains, and finally landed in front of the " Myriad Phenomena Garden ".
The atmosphere here is both powerful and strange.
"This is a good place."
Jian Wuchen nodded inwardly; this was far better than where he lived.
As expected of a disciple of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace.
He vaguely sensed that Han Xuanji's status in the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace seemed to be much higher than he had imagined.
When he saw Han Xuanji, dressed in a crisp green robe and leisurely sipping tea in front of the pavilion in the garden, he realized that this person, whom he had known since the lower realm and whose Sword Dao talent he deeply admired, had actually become a disciple of the Pill Lineage!
"Brother Han, you... you've actually entered the Pill Lineage?"
Jian Wuchen could not hide the shock on his face, and almost thought he had misheard.
In his mind, with Han Xuanji's terrifying Sword Dao and comprehension, it was only natural for him to join the Sword Lineage, and he might even be directly accepted as a disciple by a powerful figure.
Han Xuanji smiled slightly, raised her hand to pour him a cup of Spiritual Qi tea, her tone remaining as calm as ever:
"What, do you perhaps look down on the path of alchemy?"
"That... of course not."
Jian Wuchen took the teacup and subconsciously shook his head.
The Dao of Alchemy alchemy holds a revered position; how could he not know this?
In the outside world, the status of a master Dao of Alchemy is incomparable to that of a "barbaric" sword cultivator.
" The Dao of Alchemy is indeed a path to Tongtian, but... I always feel it's a bit of a waste of Brother Han's unparalleled talent in Sword Dao."
Jian Wuchen muttered to himself, a sense of "a pearl cast before swine" inexplicably rising within him.
Seeing that Han Xuanji had chosen a different path, I felt a strange sense of loss.
It seems as if a rising star, poised to shine brightly, has been dimmed.
When Han Xuanji saw that the other party's cultivation had reached the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer, he nodded silently.
Jian Wuchen suppressed his cultivation level to the lower realm, thus accumulating strength and making rapid progress. Moreover, after descending to the lower realm, he should have received the favor of Heavenly Dao, and his aptitude and fortune have increased significantly.
It seems that going down to the mortal realm to exorcise demons is also a great fortuitous opportunity.
"My entry into the Pill Lineage doesn't mean I can't cultivate the Sword Dao."
Han Xuanji couldn't help but laugh when she saw his expression.
"That's true."
Upon hearing this, Jian Wuchen also laughed.
He cursed himself inwardly for not thinking of that.
As they chatted, they occasionally mentioned matters concerning the Great Void Spirit Realm.
When Jian Wuchen learned that Han Xuanji was True Disciple of the Pill Lineage, he was even more shocked.
He hadn't expected Han Xuanji to be so skilled in Dao of Alchemy.
Jian Wuchen couldn't help but sigh:
"Now that a great era has begun, countless geniuses have emerged. Brother Han, haven't you ever thought about vying for this destiny?"
"A grand era?"
Han Xuanji's heart stirred.
The term "Great World" sounds familiar; it was used when people were in the mortal realm.
Just like a prosperous age for ordinary people, where everyone is happy and wealthy, a prosperous age for cultivators is one where geniuses abound and fortuitous opportunity everywhere.
"However, even in a great era, nothing will change."
Han Xuanji thought to himself.
For him, the safest situation would naturally be to peacefully sign in and cultivate under the protection of a sacred place.
What do I care if there's a raging flood outside?
He neither competes nor fights, so naturally he is free from disaster and calamity.
Seeing that Han Xuanji did not respond, Jian Wuchen remained silent for a moment.
He knew from the lower realm that Han Xuanji was always low-key and disliked conflict, but he never expected her to be so thoroughly "hidden".
"In the lower realm, one may achieve perfection through arduous cultivation alone, but in the upper realm, to attain enlightenment, one must endure hardships and compete for destiny in order to achieve the Great Dao."
Jian Wuchen spoke very seriously.
Han Xuanji laughed:
"Then let's talk about it when I need good fortune."
He felt the system should be able to solve the problem, and there was no need to run around causing trouble and only adding to his suffering.
Who says you have to go through hardships to grow?
Rather than fighting against fate or against other people, it's better to focus on cultivation and not fight against anyone.
Jian Wuchen opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him further, but in the end, he could only let out a helpless sigh.
"Everyone has their own aspirations, and perhaps Brother Han's path is also a kind of great wisdom."
However, the regret in his heart for the lack of talent in the Sword Dao was ultimately hard to quell.
After chatting for a while, Jian Wuchen got up to take his leave. He still needed to report to the Sword Lineage to prepare for the Sword Trial Assembly starting tomorrow.
As he was about to part, he seemed to remember something and said to Han Xuanji:
"Tomorrow will not only be a competition, but also offer various fortuitous opportunity. If Brother Han has some free time, why not come and take a look?"
Even if one doesn't make a move, it would be good to witness the prowess of various heroes and High Antiquity swords.
Han Xuanji's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded. "If I have the time, I will certainly go to attend the ceremony."
After Jian Wuchen left, Myriad Phenomena Garden Return to Stillness.
The next day.
The Sword Trial Assembly has begun, and the various regions where the Sword Lineage resides are overflowing with people.
Deep within Ten Thousand Swords Peak lies a renowned place called Ten Thousand Swords Platform.
This platform is not man-made, but a huge, strange stone that has existed since ancient times. It is completely black and covered with countless sword marks of varying depths.
Legend has it that this place was once a site for High Antiquity Sword Immortal to discuss swordsmanship and duel. Countless powerful sword cultivators left behind their lifelong Sword Intent and inheritance here. Some people's swords were buried in this stone after their owners died or left. Over the endless years, they have become one with the stone itself, waiting for the destined person.
Over time, this " Ten Thousand Swords Platform " came into being.
There were more than ten thousand immortal swords and demonic blades stuck in the platform.
Some are dazzling and radiant, their Sword Qi soaring into the sky; some are ancient and unadorned, their divine nature concealed; and some have even completely turned into stone.
Whenever the Sword Lineage holds a grand event, the Ten Thousand Swords Platform is opened, allowing disciples and even visiting prodigies to attempt to draw their swords.
If one can resonate with a famous sword and draw it, it means that one has gained the ancient sword's approval and can obtain its inheritance and divine weapon.
During the Sword Trial Assembly, this sword-drawing ceremony was naturally one of the highlights.
On this day, the area around Ten Thousand Swords Platform was packed with people.
Countless eyes were fixed intently on the ancient stone platform studded with various swords, and whispers rose and fell among them.
"These are the many prodigies of the Sword Lineage!"
" The Azure Profound Sword Palace and the Soaring Firmament Sword Palace have also sent people."
"Are there other cultivators from other lineages also interested in giving it a try?"
"Who will emerge victorious today? Will those legendary ancient swords choose their masters?"