Zhou Wuji's idea was simple: the Northern Dipper Tianshu Scripture and the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword both contained higher-level Secret Method, so he just needed to learn them step by step.
Only the Xiaoxiang Sword had reached its limit, and this sword Swordsmanship was quite important to him.
In actual combat, it has been proven that the Entering Sainthood -level Sword Spirit is of great help to him and is also his most important means of killing enemies and winning.
He was also very interested to see what levels Entering Sainthood.
The pure purple light was as vast as the sea, completely engulfing Zhou Wuji's mind.
Evening Glow, Dusk Snow, Evening Bell, Azure Mist, Water Moon, Flowing Clouds Descending Geese, falling geese, and Night Rain —the eight Swordsmanship of the Xiaoxiang Sword emerged.
With a thought, Zhou Wuji broke down each Swordsmanship move into millions of variations, with millions of figures displaying all the subtle changes in the sword technique.
The Xiaoxiang Sword was created by his master, capturing the essence of the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, emphasizing meaning over form.
At the Entering Sainthood stage, Zhou Wuji was able to integrate the Sword Qi changes of the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword into the Xiaoxiang Sword, and even a master like Yan Wudong could not see the problem.
He resonated with the Celestial Person of the Big Dipper Star Domain, and also stimulated the power of the gathered wishes of the North Pole Heavenly Emperor statue, which naturally attracted the falling starlight of the Tianquan Star, turning all the source power into the Origin Profound Spirit, and pushing the Xiaoxiang Sword, which Entering Sainthood level, up another level.
The Xiaoxiang Sword split into eight Sword Intent, each radiating spiritual light, before reuniting and coalescing into a longsword.
The longsword is the same in shape and style as the White Rainbow Sword, but its blade is as clear as autumn water, unlike the White Rainbow Sword which radiates Cold Light.
The condensed longsword then merged into Zhou Wuji's brow Divine Aperture, establishing a stable connection with it and reflecting in harmony with the Divine Aperture Mind Mirror.
Through his connection with the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, Zhou Wuji confirmed that the Xiaoxiang Sword had reached the Divine Tier Realm from the Entering Sainthood Realm, and its Sword Spirit had also been upgraded to Sword Soul.
This sword is actually a manifestation of Sword Soul.
The Sword Soul doesn't have a real physical form; it's just that he felt a sword was more fitting for its appearance, so it transformed into a Sword Soul according to his wishes.
Divine Tier Sword Soul, marked with the phrase: "All Law Techniques as Swords."
He still needs some time to verify how All Law Techniques as Swords.
However, the five styles of the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword he learned have already been integrated into one through the Sword Soul.
The Tianquan Sword performs calculations and analysis, the Tianshu Sword operates and changes, and the Tianji, Tianxuan, and Army-Breaking are responsible for the specific application of sword techniques.
Having mastered the five styles of the Big Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword, Zhou Wuji also saw the eighth Swordsmanship of the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword: the Northern Pole Sword.
The Northern Pole, high above, symbolizes the Northern Emperor's rule over all the stars in the heavens, his supreme and unfathomable power, and his boundless divine might.
Zhou Wuji could sense the changes in the Northern Pole Sword, but unfortunately, he still couldn't deduce the cultivation method of the Northern Pole Sword.
If one were to learn all seven styles of the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword Swordsmanship, it might be possible to achieve this level with the help of the Sword Soul.
He had a vague suspicion, but he dared not test his idea in front of so many people.
Zhou Wuji was already extremely satisfied with elevating the Xiaoxiang Sword to the Divine Tier through the ordination ceremony.
Although his cultivation level appears unchanged, his actual combat strength has increased by at least 30% to 50%.
That's how it is in sword fighting: a fraction of a second faster, a fraction of a second more accurate, a fraction of a second stronger—that's the difference between life and death.
With so many people watching, it felt a bit incomplete to end it like this.
The Xiaoxiang Sword advanced to the Divine Tier and condensed its Sword Soul, yet those nearby couldn't see it!
With a thought in mind, Zhou Wuji took advantage of the fact that the starlight falling from the heavens had not yet dissipated, and activated the Sword Soul between his eyebrows to land on the Changqiang acupoint on his coccyx.
This place is also known as Huangzeng Heaven, which is the first of the Thirty-Three Heavens of the spine.
His cultivation had already reached the Fifth Rank Perfection, and he was only one step away from the Fourth Rank.
However, the acupoints of Huangzeng Heaven are hidden, and each cultivator's specific situation is different. It takes a cultivator a lot of time just to sense these acupoints.
Zhou Wuji hadn't sensed Huangzeng Heaven's location before, but the moment he condensed his Sword Soul to illuminate the inside and outside, he was able to see Huangzeng Heaven's location.
The Sword Soul condensed the spiritual light from the nine orifices of the Dantian, and when it passed through the middle Dantian, it also gathered the Dharma images of the five internal organs, silently landing on the Huangzeng Heaven.
The hidden Huangzeng Heaven was immediately penetrated by the Sword Soul, and under the infusion of True Qi, it quickly condensed into a stable acupoint.
Having opened up the Huangzeng Heaven, there is still a very long way to go before opening up the Thirty-Two Heavens.
However, this step opens the gate to the lower Dantian and the gate to the Thirty-Three Heavens, which is of great significance to cultivators.
Therefore, opening Huangzeng Heaven was defined as the Fourth Rank realm.
Once a cultivator reaches the Fourth Rank, they will be respectfully addressed as a Dharma Master. This also represents the power and prestige of this realm.
Zhou Wuji opened up the Huangzeng Heaven, True Qi in his body gathered in his acupoints, naturally resonating with the external stellar power.
In an instant, the azure divine light enveloping Zhou Wuji transformed into countless sparkling stars.
Abbot True Person Zhiyun remained calm, as he had witnessed this scene last March.
He had a better view from his vantage point.
Standing in front of Zhou Wuji, the overwhelming starlight falling from the heavens caused him some interference.
But he also saw more details, sensing that the falling starlight, with the statue of the Northern Emperor as its center, was undergoing unfathomable changes.
Such a strange phenomenon could certainly be called Northern Emperor's Blessing. However, he really couldn't figure out what the specific use of the Northern Emperor's Blessing was.
When Zhou Wuji was enveloped in millions of starlight, the Zhiyun realized something was amiss. Zhou Wuji had made a breakthrough in his cultivation, and his True Qi was manifesting outwards in a state of communion with Celestial Person and man, resulting in this extraordinary phenomenon.
After a hundred days of seclusion in the Heavenly Pillar Treasure Light Grotto-Heaven, Zhou Wuji had clearly reached the Fifth Rank Perfection.
Advancing to the Fourth Rank is only a matter of time.
While the advancement at this point was somewhat rapid, it wasn't outrageous. However, the fact that it coincided with the Northern Emperor's Blessing was a bit too coincidental.
True Person Zhiyun had some guesses in his heart, but his face remained calm and expressionless. He turned his gaze to True Person Li Yiyang, Zhang Zhichun, Leng Yiming.
Although all three appeared calm, they couldn't hide the surprise and confusion in their eyes.
Clearly, the three Third Rank 3 True Person, who thought they understood it, are now completely baffled.
Only True Person Zhihua's bright eyes gleamed, seemingly quite excited about Zhou Wuji's advancement to the Fourth Rank.
True Person Zhiyun couldn't quite understand True Person Zhihua. This woman was a top genius in the sect, already a Third Rank True Person in her early thirties, and everyone said she had the potential to become First Rank master in the future.
Such a person actually values Zhou Wuji quite a bit. I wonder what his calculations are.
That's why he wanted to give Zhou Wuji a push, leaving a favor behind.
In retrospect, this seemingly insignificant move turned out to be quite useful...
True Person Zhiyun possessed the highest cultivation level and was also very shrewd. Even at this moment, he was still able to see the overall situation and analyze the gains and losses.
Li Yiyang, Zhang Zhichun, and Leng Yiming were genuinely surprised. The Falling Star Power had actually allowed Zhou Wuji to directly advance to the Fourth Rank?
The stellar energy fluctuations are too intense, and with the Northern Emperor's statue Law Domain, even outsiders like them will be severely suppressed.
Even the three True Person couldn't clearly see the specific changes in Zhou Wuji. They only knew that he must have made a breakthrough in his True Qi cultivation, resulting in an internal and external interaction that created this unusual phenomenon.
Therefore, it seems that the Northern Emperor's Blessing was not just a ritual, but also had practical benefits.
If we calculate it this way, then when Zhou Wuji conferment again, he won't be able to directly advance to the Third Rank?
The gap between the Fourth Rank and Third Rank is like an insurmountable chasm. One must possess exceptional talent, resources, and wisdom, along with a bit of fortuitous opportunity, to even reach the Third Rank.
The same applies to Second Rank and First Rank; the higher one climbs, the more difficult it becomes.
If the Northern Emperor's Blessing could make it easy for people to cross the rank barrier, wouldn't Zhou Wuji be destined to become First Rank?
Several True Person had considered this point, but having endured numerous hardships to advance to the Third Rank, they simply couldn't believe such a good thing could happen!
The three True Person quickly calmed down. After all, Zhou Wuji's cultivation level was too low, and he couldn't make such a calculation.
However, there are indeed some things to say about Zhou Wuji...
Most people lacked the composure of Third Rank True Person. Seeing the divine light descend from the statue of the Northern Emperor and Zhou Wuji's body shimmer with starlight, as if a star god had descended to earth, this had a tremendous impact on everyone.
Especially for wealthy merchants like Jin Lang, they believe in money and fate but not so much in gods.
The main problem is that God's various rules and regulations are very troublesome, which affects their ability to make money.
At this moment, Jin Lang wavered. Perhaps there really were gods watching over them from the heavens, controlling their lives, deaths, fortunes, and misfortunes...
Most others shared the same thought, and whether they believed it or not, they all felt a deep sense of awe towards the North Pole Heavenly Emperor.
Some people even knelt down on the spot, murmuring prayers.
Zhang Qingning was also deeply shocked. She stared blankly at Zhou Wuji, who was bathed in starlight, her heart filled with a mix of intense emotions, including shock, confusion, envy, and jealousy...
Leng Wuyou and Yue Wuying also had somewhat complicated expressions; the profound mystery of the Northern Emperor's Blessing far exceeded their expectations...
Zhang Yunchao of the Zhang Household Huo Dongling, the deputy leader of the Great River Gang, both Fourth Rank martial artists, were very composed and were not misled by the dazzling changes.
However, those who followed the path of martial arts could not comprehend the various changes brought about by the Northern Emperor's Blessing.
They all had one feeling: the Northern Emperor's Blessing was indeed miraculous, and Zhou Wuji was truly extraordinary...
Zhou Wuji's breakthrough was instantaneous; once Huangzeng Heaven's acupoints stabilized, his overflowing True Qi naturally returned to calm.
The starlight falling from the sky slowly dissipated, and the millions of starlight shining around Zhou Wuji's body also disappeared at the same time.
True Person Zhiyun bowed deeply to the statue of the North Pole Heavenly Emperor before helping Zhou Wuji up.
"To receive the Northern Emperor's Blessing is your good fortune, the good fortune of the Upper Court, and the good fortune of everyone present..."
"May you abide by the precepts, and live up to the expectations of the Great Way and all living beings."
Zhou Wuji bowed deeply. "I will remember what you have said, True Person."
True Person Zhiyun smiled gently and led Zhou Wuji to the assembled guests. "Many distinguished guests have come for you today, but we cannot let them leave empty-handed..."
The eldest, most powerful, and highest-ranking True Person Zhiyun, who spoke with Zhou Wuji and several other Third Rank -Third Rank True Person True Person, who all treated him with great courtesy.
As for Zhang Yunchao, Jin Lang, and Huo Dongling, although they wielded immense power in Jingyang Commandery, they were insignificant in the main hall.
The three of them also took the initiative to step forward and greet Zhiyun, but they were not qualified to interrupt among the True Person and listened quietly from the side.
Their eyes, however, remained fixed on Zhou Wuji.
Zhou Wuji stood silently beside True Person Zhiyun, and when he heard someone praise him, he showed a subtle smile.
The others in the hall were also looking at Zhou Wuji, a twenty-five-year-old Fourth Rank mage who had received Northern Emperor's Blessing in succession; his future could not be described simply as limitless...