Zhang Yan waited for a while and saw another person walking up the Heart Refining Chain. However, after this person walked a hundred steps away, he stopped moving and retreated step by step. When he reached the edge of the cliff, he didn't show any signs of disappointment or unwillingness. Instead, there was excitement in his expression.
Xun Huaiying said, "Three years ago, I came here with a few of my fellow disciples to take a look. At that time, I also saw this person. At that time, he only took ten steps. Who would've thought that he would be able to travel more than three hundred steps. At most, in another ten years, he will reach the opposite cliff."
Zhang Yan was shocked, "But I see that this person is already over twenty years old. After he passes this place in the future, I'm afraid he's already past the age of proper cultivation."
Cultivation was limited by age too. Other than those special cases, it was best to enter Dao when one was over ten years old. If it was too late, the body would have grown and the bones would have been fixed, and it would be difficult for one to achieve much. With this person's age, even if he entered Shaoqing, he might not be able to open his meridians.
Xun Huaiying explained, "Those who can pass the Dragon Fins Back can be counted as a lower sect disciple of Shaoqing. And for people like him who are determined and willing to improve, although he can't enter Upper Peak to cultivate, he can enter our sect as a steward and take care of the sect's affairs. If he's unwilling, he can also stay at the foot of Big Peak, and he will not have to worry about anything for the rest of his life."
Although these people who were too old could no longer practice the superior Dharma Access, they could live and reproduce in a place like the Sun-piercing Great Mountain Peak where spiritual vigor gathered. Even if they failed, their descendants could bathe in spiritual Qi for a long time. After dozens of generations, it was not impossible for them to produce a talent.
Moreover, because they grew up under the Shaoqing mountain, they were influenced by the rumors of Sword Immortals who could fly in the sky, burrow into the ground, and live freely for a long time. Therefore, all of them felt proud to enter the Shaoqing mountain. And those who could walk a few steps on the Heart Refining Chain would be regarded as heroes and be respected. Even when women chose husbands, they would choose them first.
As the two of them were looking, a spiritual light flew over. Xun Huaiying took it and looked at it. She was surprised and said, "Martial Uncle Ying wants to see you now. It's rare for me to be free. I can't talk to you for long. "
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "There will be a chance."
The two of them immediately set off. The Shaoqing Sect was mostly made up of sword cultivators, and they were particular about being unrestrained and unrestrained. Therefore, there weren't many rules in the sect. Xun Huaiying led Zhang Yan directly to the front of Clear Swan Palace. The disciple on duty only asked casually before letting him walk in.
This was where the Shaoqing Spiritual Eye was located. Zhang Yan stepped into the back of the hall. He secretly compared and realized that this place was indeed formed from the spiritual energy of a continent. The abundance of spiritual opportunity was not inferior to the Floating Heavenly Palace.
After walking for a short while, they arrived at the hall and saw an amiable old Daoist in his forties sitting in the middle of the hall. His expression was kind, and there were rays of dazzling light circulating above his head, illuminating the entire hall and making it so that even the slightest detail could be seen.
Zhang Yan stopped and bowed. "Zhang Yan greets Ying Zhen Ren."
Ying Chunqiu stood up slowly and returned the greeting. He said slowly, "Envoy of Qincang, you don't have to be so polite." He paused and said, "May I know if your sect master has brought a letter?"
Zhang Yan took out the letter from his sleeve and said, "My sect master has said that I need to ask your sect master to read it personally."
Ying Chunqiu nodded and said, "Please wait for a moment, envoy of Qincang." He waved his hand and took the letter, then turned and went to the back of the hall.
After a while, he came out and said, "Sect master invites envoy to the back of the hall to meet him."
Zhang Yan tidied his robe and walked into the hall. After a while, he arrived at the inner room and looked up. He saw a Daoist standing in the hall with his hands behind his back. The Daoist seemed to be in his thirties. He had a straight nose and a square mouth. His eyes were filled with divine light, and he had a clear aura between his brows. Countless silver rays were flying around his body like thousands of swords clashing, and like a spring falling into a deep stream. Strange sounds were heard, and it was the sect master of Shaoqing Sect, Yue Xuanxiao.
Zhang Yan took a step forward and bowed. He said loudly, "Envoy of Qincang, Zhang Yan, greets Sect Master Yue."
Yue Xuanxiao waved his hand casually and pointed at a praying mat nearby. He said, "You don't have to be so polite here. Sit down and talk."
Zhang Yan thanked him and sat down. Yue Xuanxiao also sat down on the praying mat opposite him. He said with a smile, "I owed Brother Qin a favor back then, and I thought he had already forgotten about it. I didn't want it to fall on you."
He looked at Zhang Yan a few more times before saying, "Take out your sword sphere and let me take a look."
Zhang Yan's aura sank, and with a thought, a sword cry was heard. A dazzling light flew out and hovered half a foot above the praying mat.
Yue Xuanxiao glanced at it and said, "Looking at your sword sphere, I can see that you've refined it with our Shaoqing Sect's technique. This technique is used by low-level disciples to enter the sect, and it's not a profound technique. Moreover, the sword sphere has flaws. Although the cultivation of the person who refined the sword is high enough, his cultivation is too shallow, and his technique is also inferior, causing it to not be pure enough. This kind of sword sphere is only at the bottom in our sect, and it's impossible to use it to comprehend the superior Sword Dao."
There was no belittling or praising in his words, and he only spoke calmly.
Zhang Yan humbly asked for guidance, "Then, what should I do if I want to comprehend the superior Sword Dao?"
Yue Xuanxiao looked at him and said, "I only have one question for you. Do you really want to learn the true technique of our sect?"
Zhang Yan said solemnly, "I will naturally seek the true technique."
Yue Xuanxiao said, "Alright!" After he finished speaking, he flipped his palm and actually caught Zhang Yan's sword sphere in his hand. After that, he lightly grasped it, and a crisp sound rang out. The sword sphere was actually crushed into pieces, and it turned into specks of spiritual dust that scattered down.
Zhang Yan's sword sphere was originally connected to his mind. If it was injured, it would definitely be his mind. However, even though it was clearly destroyed, he faintly felt that it was still there. This feeling was extremely mysterious and indescribable.
When Yue Xuanxiao saw that Xu Que's expression was calm and didn't show any signs of panic or shock, a trace of admiration appeared in his eyes, and he said, "I will first bestow upon you a sword refinement technique. Take it and practice it. After that, you can refine a sword sphere on your own. If you need anything, you can ask Huaiying for it. If you can't do it, then there's no need for you to come to me."
Zhang Yan suddenly felt that there was something in his hand, but he didn't look at it. He immediately put it into his sleeve and stood up to take his leave.
After Xu Que left, Ying Chunqiu came in and asked, "Master, why did you bestow upon him the sword refinement technique?"
Yue Xuanxiao smiled and said, "What? Are you afraid that this technique will be leaked out?"
Ying Chunqiu shook his head and said, "Why would I be afraid of that? My Shaoqing Sect's technique places great importance on one's disposition and aptitude. Even if the sword refinement technique was passed down to the world, how many people would be able to successfully practice it? However, there's no turning back once we take this step. This person's identity is different. If anything goes wrong, I'm afraid that Sect Master Qin won't be able to explain it. "
This step was extremely dangerous. If he couldn't take it, it would be equivalent to his sword refinement technique being crippled. After all, Zhang Yan was the first seat of the ten great disciples of the Qincang. It was very likely that he would enter the Truth Purification Palace in the future. If he lost a technique because of this, even if the Qincang didn't say anything on the surface, there would definitely be discord between the two sects in the future.
However, Yue Xuanxiao didn't care. He said, "He wants me to practice the Shaoqing true inheritance. That's why. Since Qin Mobai sent him to look for me, then he should have thought it through. "
Ying Chunqiu sighed inwardly. The Shaoqing disciples practiced the sword. Most of them obtained a sword pellet when they were young and used the profound technique of the sect to refine it for hundreds of years to remove the traces left behind by the original person who refined the sword. Only then could they achieve twice the result with half the effort.
However, Zhang Yan didn't specialize in the Sword Dao. In his opinion, he only needed to teach him some techniques from the side branches. That way, it would be acceptable for both sides. However, his master insisted on teaching him as a Shaoqing true disciple, which made him feel slightly helpless.
After Zhang Yan returned, Xun Huaiying was still in the pavilion making arrangements. She didn't expect him to return so quickly, so she casually asked him a few questions.
Because he still needed this person's help in refining the sword, Zhang Yan didn't hide anything and told him everything that had happened.
After listening to him, Xun Huaiying frowned and said, "Fellow Daoist, do you know that if you can't pass this stage, you won't be able to use the sword anymore?"
Zhang Yan smiled. He already knew the consequences from Sect Master Yue's words.
He used the sword pellet for over two hundred years. Just the Sword Escape Technique alone was enough to give him an advantage among his peers. If he failed and lost this technique, his strength would definitely drop. It would be a lie to say that it wasn't a pity. However, divine abilities and Daoist techniques weren't easily taught. If he wanted to learn the true inheritance, he would definitely have to take some risks. If he only obtained the superficial knowledge, he might as well not learn it.
Taking a step back, even if he failed, so what?
In the past, Old Ancestor Tai Heng broke his tail to seek the Dao. He gave up his demonic cultivation technique and cultivated the Xuanmen cultivation technique again. In the end, he ascended to the higher realms. He didn't know how to use the flying sword.
Perfected Shen Chong of the Guangyuan Sect dominated the world. Even the Netherspring Sect couldn't compete with him. He also didn't know how to use the flying sword.
Patriarch Dami of the Dongsheng Continent destroyed the Spirit Returning Sect alone. He also didn't know how to use the flying sword.
All these people didn't know how to use the sword. However, all of them ascended to the higher realms. To put it bluntly, the Art of Flying Sword was just one of the methods to protect himself. It wasn't his own Dao.
With his current position in the Qincang Sect, it would be best if he had it. If he didn't, he could find another method. There was no need for him to be too stubborn.
Xun Huaiying looked at his carefree manner and could not help but admire him. He said in a serious tone, "There are many external medicines used to cultivate the sword. Since the sect master has taken care of me, if you need anything, I, Xun, will definitely do my best to help."
Zhang Yan thanked him and smiled, "When the time comes, I'll have to trouble you, Daoist Xun."
After bidding farewell to Xun Huaiying, he returned to the pavilion and sat down. He took out the item from his sleeve. It was a jade scroll. He probed it with his spiritual opportunity. In an instant, a spell appeared in his consciousness.
To be precise, there were two spells here. One was to nurture the sword, and the other was to cultivate the sword.
Shaoqing disciples could obtain a Sword Pellet after joining the sect. This Sword Pellet was very ordinary in the beginning, but with this Sword Nurturing Technique, it would be nurtured and refined day and night. As the disciple's cultivation improved, it would gradually be refined and purified. In the future, if it became a grotto-heaven, there was a high chance that it could be nurtured and refined into a true weapon.
As for the Sword Refining Technique, because the disciple's cultivation was not good when he joined the sect, he would usually let his master refine it for him before bestowing it to the disciple.
However, this method was despised by the Shaoqing disciples. Some disciples even rejected the sword bestowed upon them by their masters. Hence, unless the Sword Pellet was damaged during a battle, they would only use this method to refine it.
To Zhang Yan, the Sword Nurturing Technique obviously couldn't be used anymore. Hence, he could only choose the second method.
After looking closely, he realized that the Sword Pellet was also divided into thirty-six grades in the Shaoqing Sect. The higher the grade, the more extraordinary the external medicine required. His gaze swept past the rest and went straight to the highest grade.
Since the Shaoqing Sect Master allowed him to use the sect's items to refine the sword, he didn't mind taking advantage of it.
The first-grade Sword Pellet was called the Clear Great Mysterious Sword. It was the Sword Pellet Refinement Technique passed down by the Shaoqing Sect's founder, Ancestor Hong Yun. It required over thirty thousand kinds of rare external medicine to refine. The spells attached to it were not ordinary words, but were all written with Erosion Runes.
He looked through the required external medicine one by one. When he reached the last medicine, his gaze couldn't help but stop. The words "Jun Yang Essence Qi" were written on it. The note even purposely pointed out that this Qi should be harvested from Star Stones. If it was contaminated with impurities, it would inevitably be inferior.
Zhang Yan looked down and smiled. He thought to himself, "This is the sword!"
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