Chapter 177
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Chapter 177: Teaching Swordsmanship
In Peach Blossom Valley, by the edge of a deep pool,
Wang Chen gazed intoxicatedly at the flying sword in the sky, moving like a dragon!
Changchun took his Fire Crow Sword and demonstrated the nine basic forms of Sword Control. The same movements, when executed by this Purple Palace master, carried an indescribable agility and speed.
Upon comparing his own swordsmanship, Wang Chen immediately felt the vast difference.
In his practice, he was like a skilled craftsman, capable of carving out qualified or even excellent works.
But Changchun was a master, each strike and chisel imbued with the rhythm of the Dao!
This Purple Palace master expanded Wang Chen’s vision beyond conventional boundaries, allowing him to glimpse a higher level of the sword path.
He focused all his attention, afraid to miss even the smallest detail, with his soul awareness following the Fire Crow Sword as it soared and danced. In that moment, he forgot both self and the world, fully immersed in his practice.
He suddenly sensed something profound!
Hum~
The Fire Crow Sword swiftly returned, hovering in front of Wang Chen.
This snapped him back to reality!
The flying sword trembled slightly, emitting a low rumble, its spirit stronger than ever before.
Holding the sword, Wang Chen felt deeply moved.
He could only wonder what methods Changchun had used to repair the damage to the Fire Crow Sword and even enhance its spirit.
This alone was worth a thousand spirit stones!
Wang Chen wanted to ask his master if he could become a true disciple by adding four thousand more spirit stones.
He could still gather an additional four thousand spirit stones.
It would be so worth it!
Then Changchun asked, “This flying sword was crafted by Huo Zhenghai, right?”
Wang Chen hurriedly replied, “Yes.”
“Although its potential is not high, it suits you well.”
Changchun said in a deep voice, “Since you have chosen this sword, you must live up to it!”
Wang Chen held the sword with both hands: “I understand, Master.”
He now realized that his master was a sword cultivator, or rather, a hidden sword cultivator.
The attitude of sword cultivators towards flying swords was vastly different from that of other practitioners!
Just like Wang Chen himself, who merely regarded the Fire Crow Sword as a weapon, rather than a life-and-death companion in battle.
In critical moments, he could abandon the flying sword at any time.
But not for sword cultivators.
As long as the sword exists, so does the person; if the sword breaks, the person dies; the person and sword become one, sharing life and death.
Changchun might not have such pure feelings, but every word he spoke to Wang Chen carried deep significance!
Wang Chen thought that his senior brothers were probably true sword cultivators.
Sword cultivators are the most combative and also the most likely to perish!
“You still don’t truly understand.”
Changchun gestured for Wang Chen to sit down, taking out a meditation cushion for himself. “What is the sword path?”
The master and disciple sat across from each other.
One imparted knowledge, while the other listened intently.
The stream flowed gently, and petals fell like rain, as time passed in silence.
Changchun spoke for a full three hours!
He did not teach Wang Chen any sword techniques or skills but instead explained the sword and the sword path.
However, Wang Chen felt that his gains were greater than three years of hard practice on swordsmanship!
Sword moves, sword techniques, sword momentum, sword intent, sword domain…
The path of the sword is vast, profound, and boundless!
Through Changchun’s teachings, many of his past questions found answers, and those previously confusing aspects became clear.
With the guidance of others on the long journey of cultivation, he wondered how many wrong paths he could avoid.
After listening, he bowed deeply to Changchun, sincerely saying, “Thank you, Master, for clearing my doubts!”
Changchun graciously accepted Wang Chen’s gesture and nodded slightly, saying, “It is natural for a master to teach his disciples. If you have any questions, feel free to ask now.”
Wang Chen felt a stirring in his heart and asked, “Can I ask about other matters?”
On the sword path, he had already been “stuffed” by Changchun and would need a long time to digest and absorb the knowledge.
Right now, there was no need to ask too much more.
Changchun nodded, “Hmm.”
Seeing that his master showed no displeasure, Wang Chen gathered his courage to ask, “Master, who is my senior sister?”
He wasn’t merely curious about the title of senior sister; hearing it stirred something within him.
Rather, he wanted to understand his sect’s situation to avoid any future conflicts.
However, Changchun’s answer left Wang Chen in shock: “You don’t need to know because she went to the upper realm long ago.”
The upper realm?!
Wang Chen could hardly believe his ears: “Is my senior sister a Yuan Infant true immortal?”
“Who told you that only Yuan Infant true immortals can go to the upper realm?”
Changchun showed a mixed expression that resembled a smile: “If you wish to go, you can as well.”
Wang Chen felt a bit dazed.
He knew that the Mountain-Sea Realm was considered the lower realm, and the strength it could accommodate was limited to the Yuan Ying level.
For Yuan Infant true immortals to advance further, they had to ascend to the higher upper realm.
Yet he never imagined that even a Qi Training cultivator like himself could go to the upper realm!
“The upper realm is not truly the celestial realm,” Changchun explained. “If you wish to go, there are several methods available.”
The most legitimate path is ascending; once your cultivation level reaches its peak, you can directly ascend to the upper realm.
In fact, even if you’ve just advanced to Yuan Ying, you can attempt to ascend!
The difficulty of ascending is not particularly high.
Another method is guidance.
As long as someone in the upper realm is willing to pay a certain price, they can guide cultivators from the lower realm upward.
Wang Chen’s senior sister was taken away by an upper realm cultivator shortly after she entered the Purple Palace.
The upper realm is hundreds of times vaster than the Mountain-Sea Realm.
Thus, the likelihood of Wang Chen meeting her is extremely slim, and there’s really no need to dwell on it.
“As long as you have enough spirit stones,” Changchun said with a meaningful tone, “reaching the upper realm is quite simple; you can purchase a residence permit for the upper realm at the Four Seas Trading Association or Wanbao Pavilion!”
Wang Chen was left speechless.
Changchun chuckled, “Moreover, if you are chosen as a partner by an envoy from the upper realm, you can accompany them as well.”
Technical immigration, investment immigration, marital immigration…
Wang Chen understood.
He tentatively asked, “Are there any other ways?”
For instance…
Smuggling.
Changchun seemed to read Wang Chen’s thoughts and gave a forced smile, “Yes, but it’s highly dangerous.”
Wang Chen truly grasped it now!
Listening to the master’s words was indeed more enlightening than reading books for ten years; he would never have had the opportunity to uncover these secrets before.
“Don’t overthink it,” Changchun said lightly. “The upper realm isn’t as ideal as you imagine; cultivation level is what truly matters.”
Wang Chen replied, “Disciple understands.”
Changchun waved his hand, “One last question.”
Wang Chen was about to speak but hesitated.
He changed his question, “Master, who is the strongest in our Yunyang Sect?”
Wang Chen was aware of the three Golden Core cultivators in his sect.
But for some time now, he had sensed that the foundation of the Yunyang Sect might be far more complex than it appeared!
At this moment, he couldn’t help but ask.
As a Purple Palace master, Changchun likely knew some inside information.
“The strongest in Yunyang?”
Changchun’s gaze grew meaningful once more. “It’s not a person.”
“A fox, a turtle, and a snake.”
“When you break through and open your palace, you will naturally understand.”
“Let’s end today’s discussion here!”
