The Transmigrator's Cultivation - Chapter 424

As Gui Chou departed, he received a high-quality spirit weapon and two bottles of elixirs, filling him with boundless joy.

Meanwhile, Xu Ziqing looked at the War God Token in his hand, deep in thought.

Back in the lower realm, he and his shixiong had obtained the Sword God Token, thinking it was merely a key to access the Sword Pagoda in the Nine Void Realm. Little did he know that this place was so vast, with not only the Central Sword Domain for lower realm sword cultivators to practice but also countless unique regions.

Initially, Xu Ziqing had hoped to gain more experience and perhaps encounter opportunities, but he hadn’t expected to truly stumble upon one… yet such an opportunity might not be easily seized.

The Nine Void Battlefield was inherently dangerous just by its name. Although he possessed the War God Token, he was uncertain how to activate or use it. Since it was a passage token for people from the Nine Void Realm, could someone from the lower realm like him even utilize it? What conditions might apply?

So many questions remained unanswered.

But since he had seen this item, Xu Ziqing felt he couldn’t simply let it go.

He was still lacking experience in combat.

The difference between the Nascent Soul stage and the Golden Core stage was significant.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ziqing stepped toward the Sword Pagoda.

Circumstances had changed, and he would need to update the consciousness he had previously left with his shixiong.

Before long, Xu Ziqing returned to the Sword Spirit Wall, where the scene remained unchanged. His shixiong was still surrounded by numerous sword cultivators, engrossed in their practice.

He contemplated for a moment, disregarding the entranced sword cultivators, and withdrew his consciousness, sitting cross-legged beside his shixiong. He then began to contemplate the Sword Spirit Wall. He wondered if, after half a year, he could still comprehend anything within it…

Another hour passed.

Xu Ziqing sighed lightly, retracting a thread of his primordial spirit and pulling his awareness out of the Sword Spirit Wall.

He had achieved some success with the Ten Thousand Woods Transformation Dragon Technique, and the cycle of life and death had become more refined. The Qingyun Needle gathered the sword qi of the four seasons, transforming into needle-like brilliance. However, he hadn’t practiced dual cultivation with his shixiong for many days… Thus, even with his understanding, he couldn’t gain much, and he was quickly ejected from the wall.

If he wanted to return to the Sword Spirit Wall in the future, it would likely be a waste of time; he wouldn’t gain much more.

It seemed that the War God Token had indeed come at the right moment. Otherwise, he would have to find other regions to travel and broaden his horizons.

After standing up, Xu Ziqing looked at his shixiong’s back, lost in thought.

If he couldn’t activate the War God Token, he would have to delay here; but if he could activate it, he might find it difficult to return quickly… At that time, he would probably miss his shixiong even more. It would be better to take a few more looks before saying goodbye. Thus, he stood there for three days and nights. After that, he smiled freely and prepared to leave behind a strand of consciousness.

However, just as Xu Ziqing was about to make a move, he suddenly sensed a change in his shixiong’s aura.

He felt a surge of joy; could it be…

Thinking this, he immediately stepped back several zhang, creating space with the other sword cultivators.

Sure enough, Yun Lie’s aura surged explosively, as if countless illusory swords were erupting forth, affecting anyone nearby.

In contrast, those immersed in the Sword Spirit Wall, along with the three sword cultivators, including Tu Jin, meditating behind him, seemed to resonate with something, their auras expanding and contracting, even their sword intent seeming to respond.

Yun Lie’s movements in front of the Sword Spirit Wall grew increasingly frantic, and his sword techniques became more unpredictable.

One sword, two swords, three swords—countless swords!

The numerous sword techniques converged into a torrent of swordsmanship, continuously reorganizing into over ten strands of black-gold light. Each strand of light represented a variation!

The sword dancer transformed from one into several, each holding a precious sword and wielding different sword techniques.

These techniques contained unparalleled power, yet they all originated from one fundamental move, returning to the source through infinite variations, culminating in a single form!

Finally, when all the sword dancers had completed their movements, their figures suddenly overlapped, and the ten strands of light merged into one, bursting forth with a brilliance that seemed to split the heavens and the earth—

All things shattered, the universe annihilated.

Killing Sword, formed!

Thirteen more variations gathered into one move.

This was the first style of swordsmanship created by Yun Lie, named: Stop Killing Sword Technique.

Kill to stop killing.

As the sword technique was completed, the surrounding sword cultivators took a deep breath, feeling a pull from it.

Tu Jin and the others fell into a particular state of enlightenment, while those sitting near Yun Lie in front of the Sword Spirit Wall seemed to gain some opportunities and insights from it.

When someone creates a sword technique, it naturally benefits others nearby who also practice swordsmanship.

Yun Lie opened his eyes, his aura ebbing and flowing, leaving only a faint chill, not as fearsome as before. He then sensed a familiar presence and turned around.

A young cultivator in a green robe smiled, his demeanor gentle and warm, gazing affectionately.

Yun Lie approached, “Ziqing.”

Xu Ziqing smiled back, “Shixiong, please follow me. I have some important matters to discuss with you.”

Yun Lie nodded slightly, ignoring the gazes of the other sword cultivators, and gracefully followed Xu Ziqing away.

Those who had originally wanted to approach and ask questions could only sigh in regret upon seeing this.

In the end, they failed to receive guidance… Among them were those with even higher sword dao realms, who thought to spar with him another day.

Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie quickly arrived at a tavern in the market, where Xu Ziqing had reserved a private room, complete with an array of formations and restrictions, ensuring no one would disturb them.

Once inside, Yun Lie pointed with his finger and added two more layers of restrictions, making the protective barriers even more robust.

At this point, Yun Lie finally spoke, “What’s the matter?”

Xu Ziqing didn’t say much. He opened his palm, revealing the War God Token: “Shixiong, in recent days, I obtained this item.”

Yun Lie looked over, “War God Token?”

Xu Ziqing nodded, “Indeed. It’s said to be a passage token for those on the Shen path cultivation to the Nine Void Battlefield. I’m keen to undergo training there.” At the same time, he laid out all his previous doubts and the matters concerning Gui Chou without omission.

Yun Lie listened and pondered for a moment. Based on this, the War God Token seemed more difficult to handle than the Sword God Token and might not be easy to activate. He asked, “What do you plan to do?”

Xu Ziqing smiled, “I would like to ask you to protect me. I will try to activate it as you did with the Sword God Token, using my… ” He paused suddenly.

That day, his shixiong Yun Lie had first tried to probe with his consciousness but failed. He then infused his sword soul to activate the Sword God Token.

The sword soul was a combination of the primordial spirit and sword intent, and the Sword God Token was a passage token to refine the sword soul; thus, the sword soul could work… But Xu Ziqing was not a sword cultivator and had no sword soul. How would he activate the War God Token? Would it be with his consciousness or his primordial spirit?

This was indeed a dilemma.

Yun Lie said, “Try probing with your consciousness first.”

Xu Ziqing was momentarily stunned before he chuckled, “I guess there’s no other way.”

As expected, when he attempted to probe with his consciousness, just like his shixiong did that day, he was immediately rebuffed.

So… it really had to be his primordial spirit…

Yun Lie said no more and slightly moved, taking on a protective stance.

Xu Ziqing steadied his mind, and with a movement at his brow, a strand of primordial spirit slowly emerged and gently touched the War God Token.

In that instant, he felt a flutter of nervousness in his heart.

But the next moment, the light on the War God Token shifted, abruptly stabilizing.

Xu Ziqing quickly retracted his primordial spirit, feeling a slight swelling in his head.

It was completely… ineffective.

No, it wasn’t entirely useless; it just seemed insufficient, as if he had not yet reached the conditions for activation.

Could it be that his cultivation was still lacking? Or was there some other reason?

Puzzled, Xu Ziqing looked at Yun Lie and expressed all that he had just felt.

Yun Lie’s expression remained unchanged: “Since it’s ineffective, we should investigate.”

Xu Ziqing replied, “Yes, shixiong.” He then added, “In the market, there must be places where we can gather information.”

Yun Lie nodded slightly, “Let’s go together.”

Xu Ziqing’s demeanor softened as he responded, “Alright.”

The two of them stood up again, and after a moment’s thought, Xu Ziqing went to find the tavern keeper.

When the tavern keeper saw such a generous patron, he greeted them warmly: “What can I do for you, honored guest?”

Xu Ziqing smiled and placed a high-quality spirit stone in front of him, asking, “My brother and I have just arrived here and are unfamiliar with many things. To avoid making mistakes, we wish to gather some information. Does the tavern keeper know where we can seek answers?”

The tavern keeper understood immediately and happily accepted the spirit stone, speaking quickly: “So that’s it! Honored guest, walk one hundred paces to the right, and around the corner, you’ll find a place called ‘Qian Er Workshop.’ If you have any inquiries, feel free to ask. As long as you offer enough price, there’s nothing they won’t divulge.”

Xu Ziqing let out a sigh of relief: “That sounds great. Thank you for your guidance, tavern keeper.”

The tavern keeper repeatedly said, “I dare not,” feeling very pleased.

After receiving this information, Xu Ziqing turned to Yun Lie: “Shixiong, let’s head to Qian Er Workshop.”

Yun Lie agreed as well.

Thus, the two exited together and, as the tavern keeper had indicated, they soon saw a quaint little building a hundred paces to the right.

Above the small building, a plaque read: Qian Er Workshop.

On either side, it proclaimed: “In this vast world, nothing is unknown; guests come like clouds, but those without money shall not enter.”

Xu Ziqing found this quite amusing.

The bolder the claims of the Qian Er Workshop, the better. Having stood for such a long time and daring to boast, they must have some backing. The stronger their backing, the greater the chances of obtaining precise information, which would be more beneficial for him. After that, he and Yun Lie walked inside together.

As soon as they entered, they saw a small table inside, behind which sat an ordinary-looking mortal.

Xu Ziqing focused his gaze. A mortal, huh…

The mortal saw the two and stood up, cupping his hands: “You two immortal beings may proceed directly to the second floor.”

Xu Ziqing understood and smiled, nodding as he ascended the nearby staircase.

Indeed, the first floor was for receiving mortals; the second floor, and even higher, was likely where he could obtain the information he sought…

On the second floor, the person in charge was a woman in purple robes. She was of above-average appearance but not exceptionally beautiful; however, she possessed a unique aura that made her unforgettable at first glance.

When she looked up, Xu Ziqing noticed a dot of cinnabar at her brow.

The cinnabar was a pale red, seemingly some kind of mark.

Xu Ziqing also discerned that her aura was different from that of a mortal and even more distinct from that of a cultivator.

That was… the divine aura he could sense every time he entered a city after arriving in the Nine Void Realm.

This woman was a Shen cultivator!

The woman in purple smiled gently, her demeanor ethereal: “What can I do for you, honored guest?”

Translator: Lynn

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