"Yes," said Lu Qingshan.
"Come on in."
Lu Qingshan's thoughts turned countless times in an instant, but he didn't hesitate as he quickly stepped into the mountain mist.
The mountain mist was extremely strange. He had only taken a dozen or so steps, but he had already traversed tens of thousands of feet. He walked from the foot of the mountain to the waist of the mountain, as if it contained the mysterious power of shrinking the ground.
The last few wisps of mist in front of him slowly dissipated, and a fairyland-like scenery appeared before his eyes.
From the outside, Sword Cometh Peak looked incomparably steep, but at the waist of the mountain, there was actually a wide and flat plateau.
There was a small mirror-like lake on the plateau, lush green sword bamboos, countless blooming flowers, and a waterfall cascading down like a silver thread.
A school of black carp was swimming in the small lake.
Two or three simple wooden buildings stood in front of the small lake.
A woman was standing gracefully in front of the wooden buildings.
She was dressed in light green clothes that accentuated her slender figure.
The woman was Xia Daoyun.
This place looked like the seclusion of an old farmer.
If it weren't for the fact that the bamboo leaves were shaped like flying swords, the faint sound of the ocean could be heard amidst the surging waves of the lake, the waterfall looked like a silver line at first glance, then like an upside-down heavenly river at second glance, and the wooden building looked ordinary at first glance, then like a mysterious ancient charm, as gorgeous as a heavenly palace …
Everything that seemed simple felt different when he took a closer look at it.
Except for Xia Daoyun.
At first glance, she looked very impressive.
But at second glance, she was still very impressive.
…
Sword Immortal. It was a realm that countless sword cultivators found difficult to reach, but which they all yearned for.
It wasn't just because one had to reach the ninth level, but also because behind the title of Sword Immortal, there was a mysterious and incomparably majestic condition.
As for what those conditions were, no one knew until Lu Qingshan came to this world.
But they knew that although there weren't many sword cultivators who had reached the ninth level in the past twenty thousand years, there were definitely more than three.
But only three Sword Immortals had appeared.
Xia Daoyun was the sword cultivator with the highest chance of becoming the fourth Sword Immortal of the human race. She seemed to be just one step away.
Lu Qingshan truly admired Xia Daoyun.
This was also the reason why he had chosen Sword Cometh Peak.
It was because in the future, apart from those three, Xia Daoyun would be the cultivator closest to the Sword Immortal realm.
This meant that Xia Daoyun's understanding of the sword was greater than the other five peak masters'.
He believed that with Xia Daoyun as his master, it would definitely be of great help to him in becoming a Sword Immortal.
Xia Daoyun turned around. Her temperament and appearance were like the moon shining over a cold river, multicolored light reflecting off a clear pond.
"Lu Qingshan? The champion of the Seven Regions Dao Symposium, a master of both internal and external martial arts? The number one genius in the way of the sword? "Xia Daoyun's gaze drifted over to Lu Qingshan's face.
"Yes."
"Use your full strength against me," said Xia Daoyun.
Was this considered a test?
Lu Qingshan immediately drew his Dragon Sparrow Sword from his body and appeared in his hand.
He exhaled slightly, pointing the tip of his sword at Xia Daoyun.
Secret Art: Windcutter.
Lu Qingshan yelled in his heart as he thrust his Dragon Sparrow Sword forward.
Heaven Suppressing was a sword of explosive power.
Windcutter was a sword of the dao. In terms of power, it was inferior to Heaven Suppressing, but in terms of flashiness, it was far superior.
The difference in cultivation base between him and Xia Daoyun was too great. Neither Heaven Suppressing nor Windcutter posed any threat to her.
Since that was the case, he chose the flashy Windcutter.
Sword intent surged along the blade of the sword.
Weng!
The Dragon Sparrow Sword hummed softly. Two sword projections appeared on its surface before quickly disappearing.
Xia Daoyun watched silently. Only when the sword was about to reach her did she reach out with a slender finger and lightly tap the tip of the Dragon Sparrow Sword.
Heaven and earth fell silent.
All of the destructive intent on the Dragon Sparrow Sword disappeared, regardless of whether it was sword intent or sword intent.
Lu Qingshan was slightly taken aback. Then, he silently withdrew his sword.
Xia Daoyun withdrew her finger and raised her eyebrows in surprise. She swept her gaze over Lu Qingshan's Dragon Sparrow Sword.
"Good sword … and good sword." Xia Daoyun nodded twice.
The first "good sword" referred to Lu Qingshan's sword strike.
The second "good sword" referred to the Dragon Sparrow Sword.
"Many thanks."
"You're saying you're only eighteen this year?" Xia Daoyun confirmed after seeing through Lu Qingshan's swordsmanship with a single strike.
Lu Qingshan nodded. "I'll be nineteen after winter," he said honestly.
"Oh?" Xia Daoyun's eyes lit up. She glanced at Lu Qingshan again. "To be able to use such a sword technique at such a young age, you're definitely the most talented swordsman of this generation."
"You're too kind. I don't dare to talk about my swordsmanship talent in front of the Peak Lord." Lu Qingshan could only cup his fists.
"Why did you choose sword cultivation?" Xia Daoyun suddenly asked.
Lu Qingshan was momentarily taken aback.
He hadn't thought about this question before.
He carefully thought back to the time when he made up his mind to become a sword cultivator.
In the game, before creating a character and choosing a profession, one could experience the combat styles of the six great cultivation sects in advance.
At the time, he had tried each of them.
In the end, he had chosen the path of sword cultivation without any hesitation.
From then on, he had always been a sword cultivator.
Why hadn't he hesitated back then?
Based on his personality, choosing a cultivation sect was an important matter. He would definitely carefully analyze the pros and cons before making his choice.
However, at that time, he had chosen the path of sword cultivation without any hesitation.
After thinking for a while, Lu Qingshan finally remembered how he felt back then. "Because the sword is the most intimate and carefree," he said with a smile.
Where the heart is, where the Dao is.
When Xia Daoyun heard this, a hint of absent-mindedness flashed through her eyes.
That was a conversation from several hundred years ago.
"Daoyun, your bloodline is the purest Dao Ancestor bloodline.
The Dao Ancestor is the only cultivator of the human race who has reached the tenth level. Your innate talent is that of a natural spell cultivator.
You'll have a meteoric rise on the path of a spell cultivator. Why did you choose the path of a sword cultivator? "
"Because I like the sword more.
Those magical techniques are complicated and useless. A single swing of the sword is all it takes.
I don't like to cultivate. "
.....
Xia Daoyun shook her head, shaking off these memories. "You want to join my Sword Cometh Peak?" she asked softly.
"Yes." Lu Qingshan confirmed.
"Good." Xia Daoyun's tone revealed a hint of joy. "Then you will be my, Xia Daoyun's, first disciple."
Xia Daoyun pursed her lips. "The sect master told me that my understanding of the way of the sword is different from others, and that I shouldn't be able to teach too many disciples.
There is nothing I don't know about the way of the sword. I feel the same way even when teaching others the way of the sword. I hope you can clear my name. "
You want to slap the Sword Immortal Sect's sect master in the face. As your disciple, you should naturally charge into battle for your master.
With that in mind, Lu Qingshan replied softly, "Yes, master."
The moment he called her master, the bond between Lu Qingshan and Xia Daoyun was established.
In the world of cultivators, the relationship between master and disciple was often even more important than blood relations.
That was why Lu Qingshan wasn't the only one who felt this way. After Lu Qingshan called her master, Xia Daoyun's attitude also changed slightly.
Apart from the sword in her hand, Xia Daoyun was indifferent to everything else.
It wasn't that she was cold and aloof, but rather that she was so focused that she didn't care about other things.
However, in her heart, Lu Qingshan was no longer an object.
"I know that you specialize in flying swords, dual-link sword intent, triple-link secret sword arts, and multiple lifebound swords." Xia Daoyun slowly said, "Your path is rather similar to mine. You have made a good choice in joining my Sword Cometh Peak."
"However, your sword intent is sword intent, secret swords are secret swords, and flying swords are flying swords. There is no connection between the three.
The way of the sword is actually like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea. Either you comprehend one technique, you comprehend all techniques, or you comprehend them through a comprehensive study. Do you know this? "
"Master, please teach me," Lu Qingshan said respectfully.
This was the level eight sword cultivator's understanding of the way of the sword. In his previous life, the highest level he could reach was level seven. Before Xia Daoyun, the understanding he was so proud of seemed a bit lacking.
"For the first lesson, I will teach you sword intent." Xia Daoyun nodded. "Close your eyes and don't release your divine sense. Feel it with your heart."
Lu Qingshan was slightly taken aback, but he closed his eyes as he was told.
A streak of green light converged between Xia Daoyun's slender fingers.
Since Xia Daoyun wanted him to feel it, he felt it very carefully.
There didn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary. The faint sound of flowing water was extremely pleasant, and the air was extremely fresh. There was even a bit of Xia Daoyun's aura, which was extremely pleasant.
Xia Daoyun calmly looked at Lu Qingshan.
"Qingshan …" Xia Daoyun was just about to give him some guidance, but she suddenly stopped mid-sentence.
She saw Lu Qingshan furrow his brows, and then slowly relax them.
Hm?
Xia Daoyun raised an eyebrow.
On Lu Qingshan's side, when he closed his eyes, apart from his vision, his other four senses took over, leaving him a bit confused.
However, he recalled Xia Daoyun's words and felt it with his heart.
As a result, he entered a state of ethereal meditation, using his heart to sense the world around him.
In that instant, it was as if something had pierced through the thin film between him and the heavens and the earth and melted it.
He saw something different, something he saw with his heart.
This feeling was somewhat similar to what he felt when his Slaughter Sword Intent broke through to the Unity realm.
Xia Daoyun's pleasant voice sounded in his mind. "What did you see?"
Lu Qingshan thought for a moment, and then replied seriously, "A very faint flow, like water."
There was a short moment of silence.
Xia Daoyun's voice sounded again. She continued, "What about now?"
Lu Qingshan was already familiar with this. He calmly replied, "It was like fire, a bit hot …"
"Now?"
"Incomparably thick, this is earth."
Xia Daoyun looked at Lu Qingshan's handsome face. She blinked her eyes in curiosity, and then asked, "What about now?"
Lu Qingshan remained silent for a moment, and then he replied, "Wind, but a very strange wind."
"What's strange about it?" Xia Daoyun slowly asked.
"The wind brushed past, but it didn't disperse for a long time."
Xia Daoyun's eyes shone brightly, as if she was praising him.
It was because Lu Qingshan's performance seemed to be about the same as hers back then.
"Open your eyes."
Lu Qingshan opened his eyes, looking at Xia Daoyun's graceful and beautiful face.
"Your perception of will is quite sharp, even sharper than I expected. I like it very much." Xia Daoyun praised.
There was no need to praise him like this.
Lu Qingshan thought to himself, but didn't know how to reply.
"What you sensed in the end was indeed wind, but it was natural wind that brushed past. However, my will was able to make it last for a long time." Xia Daoyun explained.
"Follow me." Xia Daoyun turned around. Her clothes fluttered slightly, and her fine black hair flowed down like flowing water.
Lu Qingshan followed after Xia Daoyun's figure.
She brought Lu Qingshan into one of the three wooden buildings in front of the small lake.
Inside the ancient hall, through the windows, one could see the flying swords and bamboo leaves outside, the black carp leaping about in the lake, and the silver waterfall.
Xia Daoyun sat down. She lightly tapped her index finger, indicating for Lu Qingshan to sit down as well.
When he saw that Xia Daoyun seemed to have something to say, Lu Qingshan sat up straight and listened carefully.
"What do you think of sword intent?"
This was a huge question.
This was a question that Lu Qingshan couldn't answer right now.
Xia Daoyun understood. She gave him the answer. "Everyone is trying to comprehend intent. Most sword cultivators think of using the sword as their will. However, intent exists between heaven and earth, and is the will of heaven and earth. How could it be so easy to control?
My method is to express my will. "
Express my will?
Lu Qingshan couldn't understand. These words were too vague.
Xia Daoyun began to speak with substance. "When water flows through a stream, it is a will. When spring rain is soft, it is also a will. When the wind blows, it is also a will. When all things come to life, it is also a will. When plants and trees grow, it is also a will. Intent exists between heaven and earth. There is no need to search for it. As long as you sense it carefully, you can express it.
However, this perception relies on innate talent. Innate talent is the fortune of an extremely small number of people. You, however, possess an extremely great fortune. "
After a long period of silence, Lu Qingshan asked in a daze, "Master, who are you trying to express your will to?"
"The spiritual energy of heaven and earth."
"Express my spiritual energy?"
"Tell your spiritual energy what you want to do, and then your spiritual energy will express itself in the most suitable way for you. For example, your slaughter sword intent. You want to kill, so the way your spiritual energy expresses itself is to increase the offensive power of your sword techniques."
Lu Qingshan's eyes lit up. He thought of another question. "Then why is it that the same type of sword intent has different effects when different people display it?"
Xia Daoyun didn't directly reply. Instead, she asked, "Are there two completely identical tree leaves in this world?"
Fortunately, I've received an examination oriented education. Otherwise, a normal ancient person would have no choice but to be stubborn with you.
Lu Qingshan's mind was filled with all sorts of random and meaningless thoughts, but he still replied seriously, "There isn't."
"If the tree leaves are different, then it is even more impossible for the person to be the same. Their perception of intent is naturally different as well, and the differences in the way they express themselves are even more obvious. How can the final effects be the same?"
Lu Qingshan understood.
Whoosh.
A streak of green light flashed past Xia Daoyun's sleeve.
Lu Qingshan caught it. He subconsciously asked, "This is?"
"I learned about your performance during the Seven Regions Dao Debate.
You've cultivated the Ten Thousand Sword Art, the sword inheritance within Zhishou Building. However, the Ten Thousand Sword Art is only a simplified version that the Da Xia Kingdom gave to Zhishou Building. It doesn't display the true power of the Ten Thousand Sword Art.
You tried to merge the slaughter sword intent and sword energy into one. In reality, this is the true direction of the Ten Thousand Sword Art, but your method was too crude.
This is the true, complete version of the Ten Thousand Sword Art. Take it back and study it carefully. Once you've made some progress, come look for me. I have other plans for you, "Xia Daoyun said unhurriedly.
"Cultivating a technique isn't something that can be done overnight. However, your grasp of the Ten Thousand Sword Art is already quite deep, so you should be able to make some progress soon. There's no need to rush …" Xia Daoyun said when she saw that Lu Qingshan had already sent his divine sense into the jade slip.
Then, she saw Lu Qingshan put away the jade slip. After staring blankly for a few breaths of time, he pointed out with a flip of his hand. A sharp streak of light appeared at the tip of his finger.
There wasn't any spiritual energy on this streak of light, only the condensation of pure sword intent.
Then, a strand of sword energy shot out, wrapping around this streak of light and merging it with it.
The two merged into one.
The sword energy was awe-inspiring.
After spending five thousand experience points, Lu Qingshan reached the level of a single strike of the Ten Thousand Sword Art. Right now, he felt a bit excited.
He could clearly sense that this strike was at least fifty percent more powerful than the previous one.
Xia Daoyun muttered to herself for a moment. In the end, she said, "The wooden building next door is still empty. That will be your residence.
Go back and cultivate this complete version of the Ten Thousand Sword Art. Once you've reached six hundred strikes, come look for me. "
"Master, then I'll take my leave." Lu Qingshan nodded.
Lu Qingshan's figure disappeared from the wooden building.
Xia Daoyun seemed to have thought of something. She rested her chin on her hand and muttered to herself, "The old sect master said that I wouldn't be able to teach too many disciples. As expected, he underestimated me.
I said that he would.
Isn't teaching a disciple that simple? "
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