Qingyun Peak was exceptionally quiet today.
After Tianchou consumed the Grade-6 Marrow Cleansing Pill, he entered a state of deep meditation, lasting from day into night, and then from night back into day!
The impurities in his body were completely expelled, and his entire form radiated a brilliant glow. He resembled a sharp sword emanating a chilling aura!
Most of the medicinal energy that had been lingering around the peak had finally dissipated, suggesting he would wake up soon.
meanwhile, Chen Shangluo's hair was a mess, and charred scraps of paper littered both the table and the floor.
"This is really difficult!"
"These Heaven-rank techniques are either unsuitable for the Supreme Sword Body, or they have too many flaws!"
"I remember there was a Divine-rank technique that was perfectly suited for the Supreme Sword Body, called something like the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique!"
"I know the technique!"
"But..."
"The Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique consists of only one move, and it emphasizes artistic conception and intent. With my current strength, I am unable to express that specific intent!"
This was easy to understand. Divine-rank techniques emphasized that the profound secrets could not be passed down through mere words; they could not be clearly described, but rather, one had to comprehend their essence intuitively.
"Forget it, forget it!"
"I'll just have to work hard myself to synthesize a cultivation technique that is suitable for Tianchou!"
"Let's call it 'Slaying the Heavens' for now!"
"Once my cultivation level improves, I will teach him the true Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique!"
Let's do it!
He poured all his understanding of swordsmanship onto the paper, extracting specific moves from various Heaven-rank techniques to create a unique manual.
As he was copying and writing, dark clouds began to gather in the sky, converging directly above the summit of Qingyun Peak! Inside the pitch-black curtain of clouds, countless arcs of lightning flickered menacingly!
"Hm?!"
On the main peak of the Seven Stars Sect, an old man in white robes, sporting a silver beard and white hair, stood suspended in mid-air.
His eyes were fixed on the thundercloud.
"That girl Luo has already ascended to immortality, so what is the meaning of this thundercloud?"
"Could it be that she left behind some heaven-defying magic weapon for that kid Chen?"
After saying this, he casually waved his hand, and the thunderclouds automatically dispersed!
"What a careless person!"
"Currently, only Chen is on Qingyun Peak. If such a phenomenon is discovered, he will surely be targeted by covetous eyes!"
"Sect Master!"
He had just finished dispelling the clouds when he heard someone calling him. The white-bearded old man descended, landing on the ground like a banished immortal.
"Yunmiao!"
"You're here?"
"Go."
"Inform all the Peak Masters that the Seven Peaks Grand Competition will be held one month from now!"
"The winner may enter the Forbidden Area to comprehend the Sword Intent Stele for one day!"
"Yes, this disciple obeys!"
The Sect Master thought for a moment and then called him back.
"Wait!"
"Go and inform Qingyun Peak first."
"Yes!"
Although Yunmiao did not know the intention behind the order, he did as his master commanded. In truth, the Sect Master was simply being protective. Now that Qingyun Peak was weak, if he didn't show he took it seriously, Qingyun Peak would definitely be bullied by the other six peaks.
Following his master's instructions, Yunmiao went to Qingyun Peak first.
"Hm?!"
"Such heavy medicinal energy!"
"No pill other than Grade-5 or above could produce such an aura!"
As soon as he arrived at Qingyun Peak, he smelled the fragrance of high-grade elixirs.
"What great luck!"
"I have followed Master for many years, and I have never seen him bestow a Grade-5 elixir upon me!"
"I assume that when Martial Aunt Luo ascended, she left these pills for Junior Brother Shangluo!"
He was only surprised for a moment before regaining his composure. He dared not forget his master's instructions.
"Is Junior Brother Chen Shangluo there?"
Upon hearing someone call him, Chen Shangluo grabbed his calligraphy brush, shoved his feet into his shoes, and ran out.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Oh, it's Senior Brother Yunmiao!"
"What is it?"
When Yunmiao saw Chen Shangluo, disheveled and with ink stains smeared across his face, he almost fell out of the sky. Seeing that the Junior Brother's shoes were on backward, he suppressed a laugh and landed beside him.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
"Well..."
"The Sect Master has ordered me to inform all the peaks that the Seven Peaks Grand Competition will be held one month from now!"
"The first-place winner will be rewarded with the opportunity to view the Sword Intent Stele!"
"The second-place winner will be awarded a Level-1 Earth-rank cultivation technique!"
"The third-place winner will be awarded a Grade-2 Qi Gathering Pill!"
"Does your Qingyun Peak have any candidates selected for the competition?"
These were all routine procedures. Previously, Qingyun Peak only had Luo. After she took Chen Shangluo in, Luo never allowed him to participate in the Grand Competition. Normally, there was no need to even notify Qingyun Peak.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Qingyun Peak needs one spot!"
Chen Shangluo hadn't wanted Tianchou to participate originally; what kind of trash could the sect possibly reward him with anyway? However, seeing that the first prize was access to the Sword Intent Stele, he couldn't help but be tempted!
In theory, with the Supreme Sword Body, upgrading one's Sword Intent could directly improve one's cultivation level.
Chen Shangluo's answer surprised Yunmiao somewhat.
Does he want to participate by himself?
With Martial Aunt Luo ascending, and Junior Brother Shangluo already being the Peak Master of Qingyun Peak, it would be somewhat undignified for a Peak Master to participate!
But that was their business, and it wasn't appropriate for Yunmiao to offer advice.
"Okay!"
"Then, Junior Brother Shangluo, you go ahead with your work!"
"I still need to notify the other peaks!"
Chen Shangluo felt a little embarrassed because the Main Peak had taken good care of his Qingyun Peak, especially the old Sect Master.
When he had risen to power in his previous life, no one came from the Main Peak or Caiyun Peak. It was likely they had been stopped by Long Mo back then. Perhaps if the people from those two peaks had been there, the tragedy that followed would not have happened.
Chen Shangluo gave an awkward smile. "Since Senior Brother Yunmiao has come in person, Qingyun Peak has nothing to offer in terms of hospitality. Please forgive me!"
Yunmiao showed no displeasure whatsoever, simply saying, "It's alright, it's alright!"
Chen Shangluo looked at the calligraphy brush in his hand, lost in thought. "Eh..."
"Wait!"
"Perhaps this thing will still be of some use to the Main Peak!"
He quickly ran into his room and brought out ten copies of the cultivation techniques he had copied over the past two days!
These were not suitable for Tianchou, and there was no point in keeping them. He thought that handing them over to the Main Peak would be a fitting way to repay the Sect Master for his good intentions.
"Come on, come on!"
"These are all Heaven-rank cultivation techniques!"
"Please give this to the Sect Master for me!"
Chen Shangluo stuffed the stack of papers into Yunmiao's hands.
Yunmiao's cheeks twitched. This thing... the ink isn't even dry yet, and you dare to say it's a Heaven-rank cultivation technique?
How many Heaven-rank cultivation techniques does the entire Seven Stars Sect even have?
Are you telling me all ten-plus Heaven-rank techniques are right here in this stack?
"Eh..."
"Alright..."
Yunmiao cupped his hands in greeting, then fled as if escaping from Qingyun Peak.
Chen Shangluo was very satisfied with Yunmiao's rapid speed.
"I bet even Senior Brother Yunmiao is shocked!"
"He must be unable to wait to report to the Sect Master!"
"Won't the Sect Master be moved to tears when he sees so many Heaven-rank cultivation techniques?!"
"....."
Meanwhile, Yunmiao looked behind him to make sure he was out of Chen Shangluo's line of sight.
He took out the so-called Heaven-rank cultivation technique and casually flipped through it.
"...."
"Just as Master said!"
"It's really tough on Junior Brother Shangluo!"
"Look at this—all crossed out and rewritten, patched up like a rag. What good could it be?"
"Could it be that Junior Brother just scribbled something casually?"
"Spending too much time alone can easily lead to mental health problems!"
"No!"
"After I notify all the peaks, I must talk to Master. If all else fails, we can bring our Junior Brother to live on the Main Peak!"
"Maybe if we get some people around him, the illness will get better..."
He casually tossed the books into his storage ring, intending to use them as evidence of his Junior Brother's mental state when he reported to his master.
He shook his head and headed towards Qiyun Peak.