Three days later.
On the mountain peak chosen by Lu Qingshan.
At this moment, the scenery on this mountain peak was still magnificent and gorgeous, but compared to before, there were many changes.
The most obvious change was that according to the "design plan" chosen by Lu Qingshan, there was an additional row upon row of exquisitely designed pavilions at the top of the mountain.
There was also a layer of formation set up outside the mountain peak.
After he registered at the External Affairs Peak, the External Affairs Peak had sent out the Daoist raised by the Sword Sect outside the sect to build it.
The Sword Sect cultivators did not cultivate in any of the arts, but they could not do without logistics. Therefore, they "raised" a group of Daoist.
Most of the logistical work in the sect was done by these Daoist.
These people did not practice the sword, and their cultivation bases were not high. They were not considered Sword Sect cultivators, but their existence just happened to make up for the lack of basic logistical work in the Sword Sect. They could be considered an indispensable part of the Sword Sect.
They lived in a city not far from the Sword Sect and worked for the Sword Sect in exchange for corresponding rewards and accumulating their own strength. Some cultivators even reproduced and established a small family to serve the Sword Sect for a living.
The Sword Sect even specially opened a External Affairs Peak to be in charge of commanding these Daoist.
This was a very normal situation in the cultivation world.
There were bound to be many birds living on the towering trees.
Three days ago, Lu Qingshan had already released the news of the peak opening ceremony.
Today was the official day of the peak opening.
As for the name of the peak, Lu Qingshan did not care too much, so he casually decided on a name.
Green Peak.
He took the word "Qing" from his name.
In addition, this mountain peak looked verdant and lush from afar. The name 'Green Peak' was very suitable for this scene.
.....
Green Peak.
The place where Lu Qingshan held the peak opening ceremony.
It was already very close to the chosen time, and many great cultivators of the Sword Sect had already gathered here.
These great cultivators of the Sword Sect were leisurely admiring the scenery and chatting.
"Tianqing, when did you return to the sect?" Wang Quansu, who was from the Aeon Peak and was now a level-seven sword cultivator, discovered a familiar face.
"Just a few days ago." The sword xiu called Tian Qing also had realm seven cultivation. He smiled slightly and swept his gaze over the surroundings. He could not help but sigh emotionally. "The cultivators attending the Peak Opening Ceremony this time are all extremely experienced great sword xiu in the sect. This Lu Qingshan really has a lot of face."
"After all, this is the grand opening ceremony of the Sword Cometh Peak master's first disciple. She specially rushed back from the Heavenly Mountain in order to attend this grand ceremony. Who doesn't know how much she values her disciple?
Besides, this Lu Qingshan is a rising star of the sect, recognized by the Tianji Temple as the strongest of the four realms. Just from this point of view, his Peak Opening Ceremony is worthy of everyone's attendance. "Wang Quansu was not surprised.
Although he had just broken through to the Void Refinement stage and had only been in the Sword Sect for three years, Lu Qingshan's reputation had already begun to spread throughout the Sword Sect. In fact, his reputation even surpassed that of many high realm sword xiu.
During the Peak Opening Ceremony of the Sword Sect cultivators, each of the main peaks would send cultivators to represent their peak.
This was a tradition.
However, under normal circumstances, sending a level-six sword xiu was more or less enough. How could they possibly witness such a grand occasion where all of the level-seven sword xiu were present?
"Someone else is coming." Tian Qing looked up and saw two more sword-lights flashing across the sky, heading straight for them at an extremely fast speed.
In the blink of an eye, the two sword lights had already closed in.
Soon after, the sword lights faded, and two figures flashed out and landed.
Tian Qing's expression froze when he saw the figures within the sword lights.
"The Hao Ran Peak master and the Sword Cometh Peak master …"
The newcomers were actually Xia Daoyun and the Taibai Sword master.
Tian Qing could understand why Xia Daoyun had personally come. After all, Lu Qingshan was her disciple.
However, as the Hao Ran Peak master, why had the Taibai Sword master personally come as well?
Wasn't this a little too much?
… …
On the other side, seeing that it was time, Lu Qingshan had already entered the venue with the old sword xiu in charge of the Peak Opening Ceremony.
There were a total of eight cultivators present at his Peak Opening Ceremony.
It wasn't that there weren't many people present. After all, the Sword Sect didn't have many people to begin with.
More importantly, the quantity was small, but the quality was high.
Of the eight cultivators present, seven were level-seven sword xiu, and the remaining was the level-eight Xia Daoyun.
This standard was enough to flatten ninety-nine percent of the sects in the cultivation world.
When Lu Qingshan appeared, the gazes of the cultivators present all turned towards him, and a trace of admiration flashed across their eyes.
Even with their cultivation, they couldn't help but feel deeply moved by the most talented youngster in the sect in recent years.
Among them, the Taibai Sword master's feelings were the most complicated.
While he was praising Lu Qingshan's rapid progress, he couldn't help but think of his disciple, Ji Chuan, who had left for another world. He couldn't help but feel a bit dejected.
Even though Ji Chuan had left, the Taibai Sword master firmly believed that the day would come when Ji Chuan would return to the sect.
It was also because of this that when Hope Elephant came looking for him, he only used the excuse that Ji Chuan had gone on a mission, and wouldn't be able to return to the sect within a hundred years.
The old sword xiu in charge of the Peak Opening Ceremony was clearly experienced.
His gaze slowly swept over the faces of the cultivators present. When he knew that the Daoist had all arrived, his calm voice slowly spread, resounding through heaven and earth.
"The time has come. Let the Peak Opening Ceremony begin!"
"Everyone, draw your swords!"
The old sword cultivator shouted without any hesitation in his "leadership" speech.
As soon as his voice fell.
Several dozen flying swords suddenly appeared, rising into the air. The one leading them was Xia Daoyun's Startled Swan.
There were seventh and eighth level sword cultivators present. With all of them drawing their swords at the same time, the scene was easy to imagine.
In that instant, the sky above the Green Peak was filled with piercing sword energy. All types of flying swords roamed about, dancing about like shooting stars.
Boundless sword energy seeped out from within, stirring up the white clouds and shattering them. It even stirred up strong winds.
Wherever the streaks of light passed, the whistling of swords would sound out.
When Lu Qingshan saw the might of these flying swords, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He sighed in amazement.
This scene, which seemed like it was going to pierce a hole in the sky, was truly extremely violent, but also extremely magnificent.
This type of ceremony, in the eyes of outsiders, was a bit like a violent gang showing off their 'firearms'.
However, this was the tradition of the Sword Sect.
When the disciples of the sect were about to become independent, they didn't 'urge' them to learn, but rather directly displayed the great power of the way of the sword after reaching a high realm, in order to encourage them to continuously advance.
The 'parade' of flying swords continued for a few minutes, and only then did it come to a stop.
The flying swords returned to their masters' bodies, as if they hadn't had enough yet.
However, even though the sword drawing ceremony had ended, the peak opening ceremony was only halfway done.
The next half of the ceremony was the main event of the peak opening ceremony.
"Sword Cometh Peak's Lu Qingshan, who has cultivated the sword for dozens of years, has finally accepted the responsibility of standing tall in the world, and passing down his legacy to others." The old sword cultivator in charge spoke again in a loud voice. "However, he has endured great hardships. Seniors, please support him with all your might, and pass down his legacy from generation to generation. This is the Sword Sect's ceremony!"
This was the reason why the Sword Sect disciples, who were extremely tired of all kinds of complicated formalities, were so passionate about the peak opening ceremony.
Just like when a young couple got married, the parents would each provide a large sum of dowry and betrothal gifts to support the family.
Once the Sword Sect disciples opened their peaks, as seniors, the old sword cultivators of the various peaks would also send a congratulatory gift to the young sword cultivators during the peak opening ceremony, to help the younger generation who had just begun to shoulder the burden of the sect pass through the most difficult early stages.
It was truly an extremely excellent tradition.
In most cases, the great cultivators of the Sword Sect who sent out congratulatory gifts would not have the chance to receive anything in return, and would basically be giving them for free.
Even so, not a single person had any objections to this tradition.
This was because when they had just become Void Refinement cultivators, they had also received gifts from the previous generation of Sword Sect seniors for free.
In truth, the great cultivators of the Sword Sect did not have any expectations when they sent out their generous gifts.
If they had to say something, there was only one thing they hoped for, and that was that the young sword cultivators who had received their gifts would be able to take care of the future generations of the Sword Sect, just like them today, and allow the Sword Sect to continue to prosper.
It would be passed down from generation to generation.
...
"Everlasting Peak's Wang Quansu presents precious minerals: Dragon Mark Gold, Purple Gold Iron … a total of ten kilograms. I hope that martial nephew Lu will diligently train and refine a divine sword." Wang Quansu, who was a disciple of the Everlasting Peak and represented the Everlasting Peak, announced in a clear voice.
A large number of different-colored metallic minerals were wrapped in spiritual light as they flew towards Lu Qingshan.
Ores and precious materials were, without a doubt, extremely useful items for sword cultivators.
"Sheathless Peak's Tianqing presents a piece of Spirit Heart Jade …"
Spirit Heart Jade. When worn, it could store Spirit Power and nourish one's mind. It was a very powerful supplementary item.
"Hengqiu Peak … presents …"
Some were precious materials, some were spiritual items, but very few were Dharma artifacts because sword cultivators could not use them.
In short, they were all extremely useful items for sword cultivators. There was nothing flashy or impractical about them.
As the saying went, only sword cultivators understood sword cultivators the most.
"Haoran Peak presents a Sword Puppet." At this moment, the Taibai Sword Master finally said slowly.
"What?!" Wang Quansu was shocked when he heard the Taibai Sword Master's words. "Why does the Taibai Sword Master value this junior so much?! He's actually giving this item away?! "
The other people's reactions were similar to his.
They could not understand.
This was because this Sword Puppet was not a simple item.
The Taibai Sword Master, as a peak master, attended the peak opening ceremony of a junior, which was already shocking enough.
Who would have thought that he would give such a precious item to Lu Qingshan?
While everyone was still in shock, the Taibai Sword Master had already taken the initiative to introduce it to Lu Qingshan. "The Sword Puppet is a substitute item that I condensed.
So long as you place it within your Dantian, then when you encounter a certain death attack, the Sword Talisman will be able to die for you once. Moreover, it will release a teleportation force that will teleport your true body to a place within 5km of you.
Of course, the difference in the realm between the two parties cannot be too great. Otherwise, it may not be able to die for you.
However, this Sword Puppet was condensed when I was in the seventh realm. In other words, as long as you don't encounter a cultivator above the seventh realm, this Sword Puppet should be able to give you an extra life. "
Lu Qingshan's heart skipped a beat. He immediately understood that this item was extremely precious. Its value was above the total value of the gifts given by the other six seventh realm sword cultivators.
After all, what could be more precious than life?
However, this was a substitute item that the Taibai Sword Master had painstakingly condensed. Giving it to him just like that … Lu Qingshan was a bit hesitant.
The Taibai Sword Master was also an experienced senior. He immediately saw through Lu Qingshan's thoughts. He said indifferently, "When I first entered the seventh realm, I condensed this item. However, I haven't used it for so many years.
Not long from now, I won't be able to use this item at all.
You, on the other hand, are only at the Nascent Soul realm, yet you already attracted the attention of a sixth realm cultivator. It seems like this item is extremely useful to you, which is why I am giving it to you. You don't need to think too much about it. "
This time, it wasn't just Lu Qingshan's heart that skipped a beat. The other great sword cultivators were also startled. Even Xia Daoyun gave him a sidelong glance.
The meaning behind the Taibai Sword Master's words was extremely clear — he was about to break through to the eighth realm.
Once he broke through to the eighth realm, the Sword Puppet that was only effective against seventh realm cultivators would naturally lose its use as well.
"Many thanks, Peak Master." Lu Qingshan didn't hold back. He accepted the Sword Puppet and expressed his gratitude.
Even if the Taibai Sword Master couldn't use it, that didn't change the fact that this Sword Puppet was extremely precious.
Lu Qingshan vaguely understood that the reason why the Taibai Sword Master had personally come to his opening ceremony, and even gave him such a great gift, was mostly because of Ji Chuan.
This should be considered a reward for bringing back news of Ji Chuan.
Finally, it was Xia Daoyun's turn.
When faced with Lu Qingshan's gaze, the always generous Xia Daoyun waved her hand. Two streaks of spiritual light flew towards him.
Within one of the streaks of spiritual light was a small jade bottle. Through the exquisite and translucent bottle, one could see three round pills rotating within.
Within the other streak of spiritual light was a Bodhi necklace. The Bodhi beads on it had triangular eyes.
"The name of the pill is Heaven Mending. A single pill can extend one's lifespan by a hundred years. There are three in total," Xia Daoyun said softly. "The Bodhi beads are called Dragon Eyes. They can increase one's luck and wisdom, aid in one's enlightenment, and aid in one's cultivation."
In the world of cultivation, the Longevity Pill had always been one of the most precious pills.
These three Heaven Mending Pills just happened to be the right medicine. For Lu Qingshan, who had exchanged six hundred years of his lifespan for three sword strikes, it was the same as giving him a huge mouthful of blood.
As for the Dragoneye Bodhi, it was a top-grade treasure. However …
Xia Daoyun really was a woman of her word …
Lu Qingshan wanted some peace and quiet.
.....
The opening ceremony could be considered to have come to an end. Without any unnecessary chatter, the sword cultivators all returned to their respective homes.
"Your master has to return to Celestial Mountain." Xia Daoyun gave him another look before leaving. "Once bitten, twice shy. You only have a thousand years of lifespan and a Sword Puppet. Don't make a mistake."
Actually, she originally had a sword talisman with a strand of sword energy sealed within. She wanted to give it to Lu Qingshan for self-defense.
However, when she saw Sword Master Taibai give the Substitute Sword Puppet to Lu Qingshan, she instead put the sword talisman away.
This was because in the world of cultivation, having more means of self-defense didn't necessarily mean that a cultivator could live longer.
Those who drowned were generally those who knew how to swim.
The more trump cards a cultivator had, the more fearless they would feel. They would lose their vigilance and recklessly step into dangerous situations. Then, they would die faster than anyone else.
External objects would always be external objects. What truly allowed a cultivator to live a long life was their own strength and vigilance.
.....
Zhenjiang, Secret River Peak.
The cracked earth was like a spider's web, interweaving into a large net.
Ever since Lu Qingshan used the power of the Mountains and Seas to turn this mountain into a land of death, the Lu Family had no choice but to abandon this place.
However, on this day, a wisp of black smoke drifted over this land of death.
When the smoke scattered, a tall and thin cultivator appeared.
"How exactly did Yuan Cang's operation fail?" The tall and thin cultivator's gaze carefully swept across this barren land, and he frowned. "This should be one of Lu Qingshan's methods?"
"Within dozens of miles, not even a blade of grass grows …" The tall and thin cultivator subconsciously mocked in his heart. "This method is even more ruthless than our Hades …"
He shook his head and hurriedly shook away these unnecessary thoughts, and carefully surveyed the surrounding situation.
Mission failure was inevitable. There was no such thing as a 100% success rate in this world.
However, it was important to learn from failure to avoid falling into the same pit twice.
This was the philosophy of the Hades.
Therefore, after the Southern Hades silently digested this failure, the first thing they did was to wait for the news to die down a little, and quickly send people to investigate the situation.
They wanted to understand how a Realm Four cultivator could turn the tables on a Realm Six cultivator.
This was definitely not something that could be explained by carelessness.
Because the gap between a Realm Six cultivator and a Realm Four cultivator was so big that even if Yuan Cang was careless, it would be difficult to reverse the situation.
The tall and thin cultivator formed a seal with both hands, and a ball of spiritual light gradually appeared in his hand. At the same time, a lot of overflowing black gas gradually gathered toward him.
More and more black gas gathered, and gradually, some scattered images were formed.
These black gas would gradually dissipate with the passage of time, so they hurried to investigate.
The tall and thin cultivator was about to seriously check the information in the image, but suddenly heard a cold voice, which made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
"Lu Qingshan is right. Your Hades will inevitably send people to Secret River Peak to check the situation.
As long as you wait for the rabbit, you will surely gain something. "
The tall and thin cultivator turned his head to look. Several black-robed cultivators had appeared behind him without him noticing.
The person who spoke had an unfathomable aura.
Venerable Northern Darkness.
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