Preparation

Shen Ge did not go out again, but instead began to practice those attack techniques.

The Life Sword embodies life; when drawn, it is verdant and emerald green, capable of both saving and killing.

Death Sword, as Gu Mingsi thought, it exists to kill; with a single strike, it plunders life.

Once the two swords are mastered, they can be combined into the Life and Death Sword and Death. When life and death intertwine, destruction is inevitable.

In just one year, Shen Ge mastered these three moves, and even then, he only had a basic grasp of them and wasn't very proficient. But these three moves were far stronger than any of the various techniques he had previously mastered, and by a significant margin.

The Moonfall Mountain at the foot of the mountain, in a mortal town.

Wearing a light blue dress and looking elegant and noble, Li Xue stood by the window of a restaurant, her chin resting on her hands. She glanced occasionally in the direction of the Spirit Moon Sect, muttering with some disappointment, "Sigh, a whole year has passed. What is Shen Ge doing? Why hasn't he attacked yet?"

It wasn't that Li Xue wanted to watch the show, it's just... well, she was just there to watch the show anyway.

"By the way, Shen Ge doesn't seem to have Law Treasure yet, right? Is he planning to wait until he gets Law Treasure before coming back?"

"Never mind, we've already waited this long, a little longer won't hurt. This town is quite fun."

Spirit Moon Sect, Azure Jade Peak.

In a secluded room, Zhang Sheng's eyelids twitched incessantly, and even his aged face would occasionally twitch.

After a while, he opened his eyes, a flame flashing within them. He roared furiously, "Who is plotting against me?!"

Zhang Sheng possessed Secret Method that allowed him to sense when someone plotted against him or harbored malicious thoughts. However, it wasn't really a matter of sensing, since he couldn't pinpoint who was making the accusations or where they were coming from. The Secret Method simply enhanced his intuition.

No matter how dangerous things had been before, nothing had ever been this serious. His eyelids were twitching, and his cheeks were twitching. This level of danger was practically a death sentence. This puzzled him. Could someone really dare to break into the Spirit Moon Sect to kill him?

"No, calm down, I must calm down. I am currently at a critical stage in my breakthrough to the Nascent Soul, and I must maintain a peaceful state of State of Mind. I must not let external things disturb my State of Mind." After taking several deep breaths, Zhang Sheng suppressed the unease in his heart and blocked his intuitive perception to continue his seclusion.

No matter who is plotting against him this time, as long as he breaks through to the Nascent Soul, all villains will be annihilated.

On the other side, Shen Ge left his secluded cultivation place and arrived at a large market town. This market town was under the jurisdiction of the Purple Qi Sect and could be considered their sect's market town to the outside world.

His purpose for this trip was simple: to exchange for a Law Treasure and a set of third-tier attack formations.

Markets directly under the jurisdiction of sects usually have these high-end goods. Even if the Golden Core elders in their own sects don't have Law Treasure, they will still put out one or two to attract Rogue Cultivator to buy them, and at the same time, they can take the opportunity to recruit them. This is something that all sects do.

Entering the largest building, Shen Ge didn't waste any words. He released his aura slightly and said coldly, "Take out your Law Treasure for a look. Don't bring junk."

The waiter, who was busy serving customers, felt a faint sense of pressure, and coupled with the person's cold demeanor, his legs trembled with fear, afraid that the other party would attack him at the slightest provocation.

The theft of his belongings was a minor matter, since they weren't his. What he was worried about was being caught in the crossfire, which could be fatal.

At this moment, an old man with white hair and a weathered face suddenly appeared in front of Shen Ge. His appearance was very abrupt, like teleportation.

"Fellow Daoist, it's always best to conduct business calmly and rationally."

A calm and unassuming aura of a Golden Core Stage cultivator slowly spread out, but he did not provoke Shen Ge or try to suppress his aura. He simply told the other party that he was also Golden Core Stage and that he should not be presumptuous.

Shen Ge glanced at the other party, then withdrew his imposing aura and said, "Take out your Law Treasure and let me see. If they're good, I'll buy them."

The old man smiled kindly and gestured for them to come upstairs, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please."

The two went upstairs and soon arrived at a room with only a few sets of tables and chairs. Then the old man clapped his hands, and several pretty maids brought in some tea and pastries.

After taking their seats, the old man asked with a kind expression, "Fellow Daoist, what type of Law Treasure do you require?"

"Sword."

After hearing Shen Ge's reply, the old man waved his hand, and a flying sword gleaming with golden light appeared in the air, exuding a sharp aura.

"Fellow Daoist, this sword is unnamed and has never had a master. It was crafted by a master craftsman from our sect, using Geng Metal and infused with a trace of Geng Metal Qi, which can greatly enhance the power of metal-based spells."

"Of course, such a high-quality Law Treasure flying sword is quite expensive, costing fifty thousand Spirit Stone. I wonder if you can afford it?"

"By the way, if you are willing to join our Purple Qi Sect, this flying sword will only cost 30,000 Spirit Stone. At the same time, we will offer you the position of an honored elder and grant you access to Cultivation Resources."

Shen Ge remained expressionless. Although he didn't have a single Spirit Stone on him, he wasn't embarrassed at all.

He raised his hand and waved it, a Jade Slip floating in the air. His tone was slightly cold as he said, "This scroll will be exchanged for your Law Treasure and a set of attack formations."

"Exchange Cultivation Method?" The old man was somewhat surprised, but he dared not be negligent. Although Rogue Cultivator didn't have much of a good stuff, there was no guarantee that they could find some good items in some secret realms and ruins.

He raised his hand as if to grab the Jade Slip, but Shen Ge pressed down with his fingers to hold Jade Slip in place, preventing him from taking it.

Shen Ge sneered and said, "Fellow Daoist, you haven't given me the item yet, and you're already planning to look at it ahead of time? Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

The old man smiled and apologized, "Fellow Daoist, I am truly sorry, I was in a bit of a hurry."

After saying that, the old man waved his hand, and a set of array plates appeared in the air, with five array flags stuck on them.

"Fellow Daoist, this formation is called the Sword Light Formation. Once activated, countless sword lights will surge forth, capable of trapping and killing Golden Core Golden Core Stage experts, perhaps injuring them, but it cannot kill them."

"Moreover, this formation can be reused and repaired as long as the array flags and array plate don't completely collapse, so its value is slightly higher, worth 80,000 Spirit Stone. I wonder if this Cultivation Method is worth that price?"

After speaking, the old man waved his hand, activating the entire building's array. Although he still had a smile on his face, he became alert, fearing that Shen Ge would try to forcibly take it.

Shen Ge sneered, slightly raising his finger, and the Jade Slip flew straight towards the old man. "I know you can't make the decision. You should take this to your sect leader; she knows its value."

The old man took the Jade Slip, gave Shen Ge a deep look, and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment."