Ling Xian began his cultivation journey at the age of 14. It's been almost nine years since then. This period of time wasn't long, but it wasn't short either.
Back then, he was merely a mortal who couldn't cultivate. In some people's eyes, he was merely a piece of trash. Luckily, he was fortunate enough to encounter the Heavenly Painting of the Nine Heavens and awakened his heaven-defying talent. Then, he continued to advance and became the completion leveled powerhouse he is today!
Though the glory he achieved today was closely related to his talent, it was also because of his hard work. If he didn't train so hard and put in so much sweat, how could he have achieved the results he has today?
In these nine years, Ling Xian has been training nonstop and has often faced powerful enemies. This has caused his mental state to be extremely tense. Although he had defeated one powerful enemy after another and climbed one mountain after another in the end, he was still too tired.
After all, he was merely a human, not an omnipotent God.
Therefore, after choosing a spiritual peak, Ling Xian did not train like he did before. Instead, he completely relaxed. After all, his cultivation level today had surpassed many powerhouses of the older generation. His status was even higher than the Core Elder of the Wan Jian House!
In this way, he naturally had the capital to rest for a while.
Therefore, every morning, when the Sun was about to rise, Ling Xian would walk out of his palace to admire the rising Sun.
Then, he will descend the mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wan Jian House. Then, he will return to the empty field behind his spiritual peak and take care of the strange flowers he planted. He will let them compete with each other in beauty.
Then, when the Sun sets, he will return to the peak of his spiritual peak and watch as the Sun sets and the Moon rises. Finally, when he returns to his palace, he will not train nor meditate. He will fall asleep right away.
That was his day.
Without the chaos of battles, without the tiredness of cultivation, his days were very relaxed and very satisfied.
Every day, he would plant all kinds of flowers, drink some wine, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wan Jian House, and enjoy the beauty of the Moon and the Sun.
During this comfortable life, Ling Xian completely emptied his mind and completely relaxed. He tossed all thoughts of cultivation to the back of his head.
Just like that, time passed by little by little. In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
Though in these three months, Ling Xian's cultivation level did not improve at all, his mentality improved a lot. It became even more indifferent and transcendent, and the Daoist Rhyme that it emitted also became denser.
Overall, he had gained a lot. Although he did not deliberately try to comprehend the Dao, watching the natural trajectory of the sun setting and the moon rising every day still allowed him to comprehend quite a bit of the Heavenly Dao.
If it weren't for the sudden visit of an old friend, Ling Xian wouldn't have exited his relaxed state.
It was a beautiful woman who could barely be considered an old friend of his. She was the daughter of Ye Xiao Tian, the leader of the City of Qing.
Ye Youlan.
Back then, Ling Xian promised the leader of the City of Qing that he would help this woman during the Wan Jian House's test. However, because he had never entered a sect, this matter was left unsettled.
At this moment, the sun was rising. In the bright cave abode.
Ling Xian sat on top of the cushion in a lotus position. Staring at the beautiful woman, he grinned, "I cannot believe I would meet you here."
"Inner disciple Ye You Lan greets Elder Ling."
Ye You Lan was wearing a long white gown. Her pretty face was cautious as she bowed down to Ling Xian.
What could she do? With Ling Xian's current status and capabilities, very few people in the entire Wan Jian House dared to disrespect him. Even though Ye You Lan was an inner disciple and had an extraordinary status, compared to him, she was still a few levels below him.
"No need to be so polite."
Ling Xian brandished his hand, "It's been a few years since we last met. You are getting prettier and prettier."
"Hmm?"
Ye You Lan frowned and hesitated, "It seems like … this is the first time Elder Ling has met me."
"About that …"
Ling Xian shook his head with a smile. He had met Ye You Lan once before, but he was masked and she didn't know. Therefore, he paused for a moment and said, "Now that things have come to this, there is no need to hide anything. The person who helped you detoxify was me."
"What?"
Hearing this, Ye You Lan gasped in shock. Her eyes were full of disbelief.
Even though it had been eight years since that day, she would never dare to forget the savior who saved her life.
"You don't believe me …" Ling Xian grinned and didn't say much. Instead, he summoned the Flame of Purity.
Instantly, the temperature of the entire palace shot up. Ye You Lan believed this as well.
She remembered very clearly that the reason why she was able to survive back then was because of this strange silver flame. Therefore, when she saw Ling Xian summon the Flame of Purity, she believed this.
This made her feel both grateful and pleasantly surprised.
"Now you believe me?" Ling Xian softly grinned and retracted the Flame of Purity.
"I believe you. I cannot believe the person who saved me back then was Elder Ling." Ye You Lan's little mouth parted. Even though she had accepted this fact, she was still a little shocked.
"I also didn't think I would see you here." Ling Xian grinned, "It seems like what your father asked me to do was unnecessary."
"No, I still need to thank Elder Ling."
Ye You Lan's cheeks were reddening as she said in embarrassment, "My natural talent isn't that good. I was already eliminated from the test. However, the examiner was Elder Si Tu. He secretly manipulated the situation and allowed me to pass."
"I see."
Ling Xian chuckled, knowing that Elder Si Tu allowed Ye You Lan to pass because of him. Just like that, his sense of guilt instantly disappeared, and his state of mind became more clear.
"Therefore, Ye You Lan is here to thank Elder Ling." Ye You Lan smiled brightly.
Seeing the woman's smile, Ling Xian's eyes flickered, "Really, just to thank me?"
"I …"
Ye You Lan smiled embarrassedly. She came here today for two reasons. One, to thank Ling Xian. Two, to build a good relationship with him. After all, he was a powerful Core Elder. If he could take care of her, then it would be a good thing.
She didn't think that Ling Xian would see through her thoughts. This made her a little embarrassed.
"That's normal. As long as you don't have bad intentions." Ling Xian brandished his hand and said in a low voice, "Since you and I are from the same place, then I have to take care of you. How about this, if you need anything, come find me here. "
Hearing this, Ye You Lan was ecstatic. She smiled, "Thank you, Elder Ling."
To her, Ling Xian was a giant tree that protected her from being bullied in the Wan Jian House. Therefore, how could she not be happy?
"Alright, I have other business to attend to. You can leave now." Ling Xian waved his hand and ordered her to leave.
"Yes, I will leave now." Ye You Lan nodded and slowly left the palace.
Watching the woman's silhouette disappear, Ling Xian shook his head. The reason why he made such a promise was because this woman came from the City of Qing.
Or else why would he agree to take care of her?
"I cannot believe that one day, I will become a giant tree that protects others."
Sighing softly, Ling Xian exclaimed. He didn't think that as time passed, he would become an important figure in the Wan Jian House and gain the ability to protect others.
"The world sure is strange. Back then, Elder Si Tu promised me that I would be a direct disciple. I cannot believe that today, I have become a Core Elder. "The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up and revealed a faint smile.
It was true that the status of a direct disciple was honorable enough that normal Elders cannot compare. But how can it compare to a Core Elder?
On top of that, it was obvious that Dao Wu Ji wanted Ling Xian to carry the banner of the Wan Jian House. This was a great honor!
Though it also meant he will have to take on some responsibility, this responsibility wasn't something that just anyone can do. Only someone like him, who has both integrity and talent, can do it.
"Alright, since she has left, it is time for me to continue enjoying my leisure time."
Grinning, Ling Xian slowly walked out of the palace and returned to his previous state. However, this time, other than the things he had to do, there was one more thing he had to do.
He had to go to the Pavilion of Classics and read thousands of ancient books.
Since Dao Wu Ji had given him this right, then he naturally had to make use of it. Or else he would be letting himself down.
Just like that, Ling Xian's life became one of two things. After he finished admiring the Sun, he would come to the Pavilion of Classics to enrich his knowledge and increase his knowledge.
Of course, he wasn't going to let go of the techniques and techniques of the Wan Jian House. However, he knew that he shouldn't bite off more than he could chew. Therefore, he didn't study all the inheritances from the 12 peaks. Instead, he chose the Slay Sword Peak's inheritance.
Out of the 12 Paths of Swords, the most aggressive one was without a doubt, the Slay Sword Peak's inheritance.
This peak inherited the Path of the Slay Sword, which focused on killing with one strike. Its attacks were ruthless and extremely lethal. But on the other hand, this technique was also the hardest to master.
Therefore, Ling Xian began the arduous path of cultivation.
Every time he finished a day's work, he would follow the instructions from the inheritance and convert his spiritual energy into sword energy in an attempt to form a Natal Sword.
This process, without a doubt, was slow and extremely painful. After all, just the thought of condensing a killing sword in one's own body sent chills down one's spine.
But what kind of person was Ling Xian? The reason why he was able to get to where he is today was not only because of his shocking talent, but also because of his determination.
Therefore, he fearlessly began the long and arduous journey of forming swords.
Time passed by little by little. After another three months, Ling Xian finally made some progress. At the very least, he could form a Sword of Qi. Though the power was not what he wanted, it was still an achievement.
Before long, he will be able to train the Slay Sword Peak's inheritance to the realm of completion. However, just as he was about to continue his training, the Supreme Headmaster's arrival forced him to stop.
What Dao Wu Ji brought to him also forced Ling Xian to walk out from his leisurely life and return to his busy days.
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