Mountains gathered into a sword arena; lofty seats on every side awaited the dragon's cry
The Sword-Practicing Platform.
This platform, though called a platform, is actually a huge platform created by human labor by using Divine Ability to drive several mountain peaks together.
The platform was paved with dark blue-black boulders, smooth as a mirror, faintly reflecting the sunlight. There were sword marks on it, clearly the marks left by countless sword sparring sessions.
Around the sword-training platform stood six mysterious pillars, all carved with dragons and phoenixes and painted with numerous sword cultivator patterns, emitting a faint colorful light, clearly also formed from Divine Ability.
In the east, west, south, and north, there was a high platform, and on each platform was a jade throne, clearly set up for the Golden Core True Person.
When Chen Shuangbai's carriage landed at the edge of the sword-training platform, thousands of cultivators had already gathered on and off the platform, forming a dense, imposing crowd.
Most of them were disciples of the Profound Firmament Sect, after all, they were the hosts.
Although this [ Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly ] has no entry requirements, anyone with a passion for swordsmanship can come to observe and practice swordsmanship.
According to the rules left by that sword immortal, whichever organization undertakes this Dharma assembly must leave a reward for sword cultivators at or below the Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment —spiritual pills, flying Swordsmanship techniques, etc.
However, the main participants in the ceremony were actually Chen Shuangbai and a group of Golden Core sword cultivators.
Chen Shuangbai stepped down from the carriage, his gaze sweeping across the surrounding high platforms. He saw Du Taixuan and Liu Qinghe of the Fuluo Sect, facing him from the due north, nodding slightly in his direction.
On the high platform to the due south, True Person Jixuan of the Arrayed Mystery Sect was also looking at Chen Shuangbai with a smile in his eyes, but that smile was somewhat fake.
Chen Shuangbai was not afraid at all. He simply smiled and led his disciples and the sect's guardian spirit beasts toward the due north.
On the high platform.
As soon as Chen Shuangbai landed on the jade throne, the throne emitted a shimmering, Treasure Light, clearly a symbol of status.
Gao Yi, holding his master's sword, looked around calmly like a sword attendant. Although he tried his best to hide it, the eagerness in his eyes revealed his curiosity.
Although Fang Xiao was also at the Golden Core level, he didn't dare to sit down without Chen Shuangbai's approval, and instead looked rather pitiful.
A fiery, colorful light descended before them, Zhao Shiyong appeared, bowing respectfully to the three men and saying, "Greetings, fellow Daoists. This place is rather simple; I hope you will forgive my shortcomings."
This was just a humble remark, and none of the three took it seriously.
Chen Shuangbai then asked Zhao Shiyong, "Are there enough jade thrones on these four high platforms?"
"May I ask my sect's guardian spirit beast, Fellow Daoist Fang, to take a seat?"
Zhao Shiyong waved his hand dismissively and said, "Of course there's enough. Fellow Daoist Fang, please take a seat."
The latter then sat down pitifully.
Zhao Shiyong also brought two Golden Core True Person with him, one of whom he recognized as Yuan Sheng from the Turbid Wave Pavilion.
The other person was somewhat unfamiliar. She was dressed in a plain blue robe, with her hair styled in a cloud-like bun. She had a slender figure, and her eyebrows were arched to her temples. At her waist was a slender sword that shimmered with a Glazed Glass light. She was clearly a rare female sword cultivator.
" Fellow Daoist Zhao, may I ask who this fellow Daoist is...?"
Chen Shuangbai asked.
Zhao Shiyong then introduced her to the group, saying, "This is Fairy Nangu, a fellow practitioner from the Sumiao Sword Pavilion of the Li Kingdom, a renowned righteous sect!"
The group nodded slightly and greeted the Daoist nun.
The Sumiao Sword Pavilion in the Li Kingdom is quite famous. The sect's lineage is said to have originated from a Immortal Maiden Sumiao, making it a rare female cultivation sect.
Of course, the female cultivation sects mentioned here do not mean that they only accept female cultivators. If a male cultivator also has talent, they are also welcome to join.
It's just that her family's lineage is more suited to female cultivation.
" Nangu Yaohua greets you fellow Daoists!"
The Fairy Nangu stepped forward and bowed gracefully. She possessed both the gentleness of a female cultivator and the magnanimity of a sword cultivator, indicating that she was also a person of considerable skill in swordsmanship.
The men returned the greeting, and she then took a seat on the high platform.
At the exact hour of Chen (7-9 AM), a melodious bell rang throughout the entire Molten Gold Ridge.
The murmurs below gradually subsided.
Everyone fell silent, their gazes all turning to the high platform directly north of the sword-fighting arena.
A middle-aged Daoist priest dressed in a crimson robe and wearing a purple-gold crown slowly walked out from behind the high platform.
The Daoist priest had a gaunt face with three strands of beard. A sun-shaped flame hung behind his head, with flickering light and shadow within it, and the sky was dazzling.
His body radiated a Divine Ability light far more powerful than that of Golden Core True Person. His mere appearance caused the fiery energy of this earth's veins to rise by more than one level. He was clearly a Nascent Soul True Lord.
It was none other than the current leader of the Profound Firmament Sect — the Nascent Soul Middle Stage True Lord Xuanyuan.
The Nascent Soul True Lord walked to the center of the high platform, then slowly sat down without saying a word.
Zhao Shiyong walked up beside him, his gaze sweeping across the entire hall, before he slowly spoke, his voice not loud, yet clearly reaching everyone's ears. "Fellow Daoists, I am Zhao Shiyong, a True Disciple of the Profound Firmament Sect. I welcome you all to have traveled from afar to participate in this year's Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly."
" The Sword Continuation Dharma Assembly is a continuation of the legacy of the Sword Immortal Huanzhen, aiming to provide a platform for sword cultivators throughout the world to exchange skills and hone their swordsmanship."
"During the Dharma assembly, only swordsmanship will be judged; nothing else will be considered."
"The use of Law Treasure, talismans, elixirs, or other external aids is prohibited; victory can only be achieved through swordsmanship and one's own cultivation."
"Those who violate this rule will be disqualified and expelled from the venue."
These words, amplified by Divine Ability Law Power, resounded throughout the surrounding mountains, ensuring everyone could hear them clearly.
certainly.
These rules apply to sword cultivators at or below the Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment who come to participate in this Dharma Assembly, as well as Golden Core sword cultivators who participate in this Dharma Assembly.
However, the exchange between Golden Core True Person will have to be postponed a little longer.
Having sword cultivators below the Golden Core stage lead the way with a competition serves both as a warm-up and as an opportunity for these younger sword cultivators to showcase their talents.
After all, this Dharma Assembly has been passed down for thousands of years, inheriting the aspirations of sword immortals. It has always emphasized mentoring the younger generation. Every Dharma Assembly will have a few unknown young sword cultivators who stand out and soar to great heights, becoming renowned sword masters in their respective regions.
Before long, streaks of Sword Qi began to intertwine on the sword-fighting platform below.
Chen Shuangbai watched the competition below with great interest.
Sword techniques at the Foundation Establishment or Qi Refining levels are no longer of interest to him, but some of their subtle tricks and sword styles still occasionally catch his eye.
The world is vast, and heroes emerge from it all.
Some sword cultivators may have lower cultivation levels, but their sword techniques contain considerable mystery. If their cultivation levels improve, they may one day achieve great fame.
The other Golden Core cultivators beside him were equally intrigued.
Especially this one.
The swordsman in blue on the left wielded a very beautiful Swordsmanship.
His movements were unrestrained and free-spirited, yet with a touch of nonchalance, as if he were not sparring but dancing alone under the moon. Yet, each strike possessed considerable power, demonstrating the hard work he had put in.