Chu Li closed fist saluted Sima Xing and followed Jing Xiaojie to the side door. Soon, they passed through a moon door and arrived at a quiet garden.
Jing Xiaojie smiled and said, "Brother Li, this test is a trap."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Jing Xiaojie looked around and scoffed. "Whether or not the ancient sword we're looking for exists and where it is, it's all a mystery. All the sects don't know. They're just trying to get one and don't want it to fall into someone else's hands."
Chu Li asked, "What kind of treasure sword is it?"
"Passing Light Divine Sword." Jing Xiaojie said, "This sword is passed down from ancient times and it's said to come from a higher heaven. It's powerful but it also attacks its owner. In short, it's a treasure sword that's as powerful as the backlash."
Chu Li asked, "How powerful is it?"
"It's said that this sword can break through time. Once it hits, there's no way to avoid it because it's already broken through the restraints of time. It's almost at the same time as when the sword is struck. There's no time to dodge." Jing Xiaojie frowned and scoffed. "It's said to be magical but no one can say for sure whether it really exists or not."
Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.
He'd heard of the legend of the Passing Light Divine Sword. It was said that it was a sword worn by an Enlightened Master. This Enlightened Master died soon and the divine sword was nowhere to be found. It was said that it had returned to a higher heaven or it was still in this world but no one knew its whereabouts.
Moreover, the most powerful thing about the Passing Light Divine Sword wasn't its strange material. It was said that it contained an inheritance, a divine technique, Passing Light Divine Finger.
This finger had the same power and wonder as the divine sword. Once it was pointed, there was no way to avoid it.
What it harmed was not one's body, but one's lifespan. A single finger could destroy a hundred years of lifespan. It was truly vicious. Unfortunately, no one had successfully cultivated it, so no one could determine the whereabouts of the Passing Light Divine Sword.
Jing Xiaojie said, "A while ago, there was a rumor that the Passing Light Divine Sword had appeared and was choosing a successor."
Chu Li said, "There should be a lot of such news?"
"There are a lot." Jing Xiaojie nodded lightly. "But this time, the news is more likely to be true. We've also probed the Heaven's Equal Faction and the Divine Heaven Gate. They're all searching for this divine sword."
Chu Li frowned and muttered, "What about the Star Seizing Sect?"
The Star Seizing Sect's divination technique was extremely powerful. The Flying Star Incantation originated from the Star Seizing Sect, so as long as one asked the Star Seizing Sect, they would be able to find out the truth.
Jing Xiaojie shook her head. "The fact that the Star Seizing Sect is so secretive about it already proves that it's true."
Chu Li said, "Since they were able to deduce it, it's only natural that they got it first."
"It's not that simple." Jing Xiaojie shook her head and said, "If the Star Seizing Sect was so magical, it would have become the top sect in the world long ago."
Chu Li smiled. "What's so difficult about it?"
"It is said that this kind of magical treasure naturally involves the destiny of heaven and earth, but the Star Gathering Sect doesn't dare to touch the destiny of heaven. They only study it, but they don't rely on the art of deduction to obtain the treasure," Jing Xiaojie said.
Chu Li seemed to be deep in thought. He slowly nodded with a look of admiration.
Jing Xiaojie said, "It's said that this is the iron rule of the Star Seizing Sect. Disciples are not allowed to use the art of deduction to obtain treasures or secret manuals. Otherwise, they will be crippled of their kung fu or even killed."
Chu Li praised, "This rule of the Star Gathering Sect is very wise."
He understood the destiny and the power of karma the best. If the Star Gathering Sect really dared to rely on the art of deduction to change their fate, the backlash would soon wipe them out. Not everyone had the luck and comprehension to cultivate the Glazed Lotus Scripture.
Jing Xiaojie said, "If there's really no Passing Light Divine Sword, the Star Gathering Sect will definitely say that they still like peace. But if they don't say anything, then it means that there is."
Chu Li said, "I understand. The sect needs me to find the location of the Passing Light Divine Sword."
"If you can find it, that would be the best." Jing Xiaojie nodded.
Chu Li pondered and said, "I'll try, but I need more detailed information. If there's anything about the Passing Light Divine Sword, that would be the best."
"There really is." Jing Xiaojie nodded and said, "Come take a look at this."
As she said this, she led Chu Li to the bottom of a rockery and pointed at a square stone.
This lustrous white stone was about the height of a person, and it was used as a stone block at the foot of the rockery. It seemed to have been polished by the wind and rain for a long time. It was squarish, round, and soft. Its shape was strange, and it emitted a sparkling and translucent aura, as if it was carved from a large piece of white jade.
"Good jade." Chu Li praised.
Jing Xiaojie said, "This white jade was carved from the Passing Light Divine Sword."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Jing Xiaojie smiled and said, "You don't believe me?"
"Why is it here?" Chu Li asked.
Jing Xiaojie said, "I don't know, but this was collected by the seniors. It should be correct. It's said that there's still a lingering force of time on it. I can't feel it."
Chu Li nodded and reached out to touch the white jade.
A strange force floated in his mind. It was faintly discernible and he could not touch it, but it really existed. It was like a flash of inspiration in his mind, but he could not grasp it.
After a while, Chu Li retracted his hand and sighed softly.
"How is it? How do you feel?" Jing Xiaojie stared at him curiously, her big bright eyes unblinking.
Chu Li sighed. "It's really strange."
"With this, can you find the Passing Light Divine Sword?" Jing Xiaojie asked.
Chu Li said, "Other than the Star Seizing Sect, there are other people who are proficient in the art of deduction. I didn't ask them."
"I tried, but it didn't work." Jing Xiaojie shook her head. "So I left in shame."
Chu Li looked at the stone. "Where did you get this?"
"A valley." Jing Xiaojie said, "Do you want to see it?"
Chu Li nodded.
"Follow me." Jing Xiaojie said.
She pulled Chu Li's sleeve and the two disappeared from the garden. The next moment, they appeared in a desolate valley.
The valley was located in a corner of the mountains. There was no one around, not even a road. There were only lush old trees and messy weeds. Branches and leaves intertwined in the valley. It was a mess.
"This is the stone I got from here." Jing Xiaojie said, "It's been a long time."
Chu Li nodded slowly.
The Omniscient Mirror was already very clear. It carefully observed every inch of the land and looked for any abnormalities.
Jing Xiaojie said, "But don't think that you'll find anything. I've searched countless times and there's nothing."
Chu Li sighed. "The Passing Light Divine Sword …"
He had not sensed anything out of the ordinary. The Passing Light Godsword most likely had nothing to do with this mountain valley. It would not be easy to find this godsword. However, if it was so easy to find, it would not have remained undiscovered for so many years.
"There's no hurry. Take your time." Jing Xiaojie said, "Maybe we'll be lucky and find something."
Chu Li nodded and walked around the valley with his hands behind his back.
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