"Thank you, shi niang, for bestowing this sword!"
"I will not disgrace the might of Mo Xue!"
Ji Changfeng respectfully accepted the Mo Xue Divine Sword.
Holding the sword with both hands, he bowed deeply to Su Ru.
As his words fell.
A powerful surge of sword intent erupted from his body.
Boom!!
The sword intent burst forth.
In an instant, it flowed into the Mo Xue Divine Sword in Ji Changfeng's hands.
Clang!
The Mo Xue Divine Sword shimmered with brilliant azure light, emitting a clear, resonant hum, as if it were rejoicing…
Sealed away for so many years, it had finally found a new master—one who was exceptionally compatible with it!
At this sight.
Both Su Ru and Tian Buyi smiled.
Divine swords possess spirits.
To wield them, there are only two paths.
First, to dominate them by force; second, to earn their recognition.
Forcing control only causes the sword's spirit to resist, limiting its power. But earning its recognition is different…
The sword's spirit will wholeheartedly cooperate with its master.
Unleashing its full potential!
In that moment.
The instant Ji Changfeng grasped the Mo Xue Divine Sword, he had earned the recognition of this Nine Heavens Divine Weapon.
As long as his strength was sufficient.
He could wield the full might of the Mo Xue Divine Sword!
"Old Seventh, since you've reached Yu Qing Fifth Layer, find some time to visit Tong Tian Peak," Tian Buyi said gravely.
Some time ago, Sect Leader Dao Xuan zhenren had mentioned that once Ji Changfeng reached Yu Qing Fourth Layer, he should come to Tong Tian Peak…
Now, Ji Changfeng was already at Yu Qing Fifth Layer.
And with Su Ru's gift of the Mo Xue Divine Sword, it was high time for him to make the journey.
But what could Sect Leader Senior Brother want with Old Seventh?
Tian Buyi was puzzled.
"Yes, Master," Ji Changfeng replied with a slight bow. "Once I've practiced the sword control technique, I'll go to Tong Tian Peak to pay my respects to Sect Leader shibo."
"Go on, then."
Tian Buyi waved dismissively.
Holding the Mo Xue Divine Sword, Ji Changfeng bowed to Tian Buyi and Su Ru before turning to leave Shou Jing Hall.
Su Ru turned to Tian Buyi, her voice tinged with worry. "Buyi, why does Sect Leader Senior Brother want to see Changfeng? It's not about sending him to deal with the Demon Cult, is it?"
Recently, the Demon Cult had been stirring.
Xiao Yicai from Tong Tian Peak had already been dispatched…
Tian Buyi shook his head, dismissing the idea. "It's unlikely. How long has Old Seventh been cultivating? Barely half a year. Why would they send him to handle Demon Cult matters?"
Though he said this.
A faint unease lingered in his heart.
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Da Zhu Peak, Rear Mountain
After leaving Shou Jing Hall.
Ji Changfeng headed straight to the rear mountain of Da Zhu Peak.
He had long since mastered the art of sword control.
But without a magical treasure, he'd never had the chance to practice it.
Now.
He could finally try sword flight.
The sword control technique in the Zhu Xian world was remarkably simple, yet somewhat rudimentary…
How to put it?
Calling it a sword control technique was generous; it was more like a basic object manipulation skill.
So-called "object manipulation" relied purely on strong mental focus to connect with a treasure's spirit, enabling flight…
That's right.
It was that straightforward.
There was little finesse to speak of.
Anyone at Yu Qing Fourth Layer could master it with a bit of practice.
It was almost too simple.
Ji Changfeng experimented a couple of times.
And soon, he was soaring effortlessly through the skies on his sword.
Boom!
At that moment, a mysterious voice echoed in Ji Changfeng's ears.
[You have flown on a sword for the first time and found the sword control technique lacking. You have created a new technique—Sword Control Art!]
[Sword Control Art: Also known as Sword Escape. By achieving unity of man and sword, you transform into sword light, capable of traveling a thousand miles in an instant!]
A profound, mysterious sensation surged through Ji Changfeng's mind.
In that moment.
He slipped into a state of enlightenment.
"Sword Control Art? Sword Escape?"
Moments later, Ji Changfeng slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.
Without hesitation.
He immediately tested the Sword Control Art.
Whoosh!
In an instant, a dazzling sword light flared.
Ji Changfeng's body seemed to merge with the sword light, achieving a state of unity between man and sword.
Swish!
With a thought.
The sword light shot forward.
Its speed was countless times faster than ordinary sword flight…
The Sword Control Art wasn't just a technique for travel.
It also held immense destructive power, allowing the user to wield a flying sword against enemies with precision, without moving a muscle…
It was an exceptionally versatile technique.
Whoosh!
The sword light crossed half of the Qing Yun mountain range in moments, arriving at the central Tong Tian Peak in no time.
Ji Changfeng gradually slowed.
He descended at the mountainside of Tong Tian Peak.
After all, a protective array guarded the skies above Tong Tian Peak. Unauthorized sword flight could result in being struck down by the array—or worse, gravely injured by its power…
Ji Changfeng was well aware of this.
So, he landed at the mountainside, intending to walk to Yu Qing Hall to meet Dao Xuan zhenren.
"Halt!"
A sharp voice rang out.
Several Tong Tian Peak disciples appeared nearby, eyeing Ji Changfeng with suspicion.
"Which peak are you from? What's your purpose at Tong Tian Peak!?"
One of the disciples demanded.
Ji Changfeng smiled faintly. He sheathed the Mo Xue Divine Sword and bowed slightly to the group. "Ji Changfeng of Da Zhu Peak, greetings to my senior brothers."
"I've come to Tong Tian Peak today to pay my respects to Sect Leader shibo. Please, senior brothers, inform him of my arrival."
With that.
A faint azure light emanated from Ji Changfeng.
It was unmistakably the aura of Tai Ji Xuan Qing Dao.
At this, the Tong Tian Peak disciples looked stunned.
"Ji Changfeng? Why does that name sound familiar?"
"Hiss—"
"I remember! He's the prodigy who reached Yu Qing First Layer in a single night and Yu Qing Second Layer in half a month!"
"What? It's him?"
The disciples were shocked.
They quickly returned Ji Changfeng's bow, not daring to show any disrespect.
"So it's Junior Brother Ji!"
"Our apologies for the oversight."
"Please, Junior Brother Ji, follow us to Yu Qing Hall. We'll inform our master…"
Ji Changfeng smiled lightly. "Then I'll trouble my senior brothers to lead the way."
At this.
The Tong Tian Peak disciples felt a mix of flattery and awe.
Was this the monstrous genius of Da Zhu Peak?!
Not an ounce of arrogance.
At the same time, they were inwardly shocked.
To think Ji Changfeng, in less than half a year, had reached Yu Qing Fourth Layer?
Of course, that was merely their assumption.
Sword flight required Yu Qing Fourth Layer.
But Ji Changfeng was already at Yu Qing Fifth Layer!
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Following the Tong Tian Peak disciples, they crossed the sea of clouds, traversed the rainbow bridge, and arrived at the deep pool where the sacred beast Ling Zun, the Water Qilin, resided.
Ji Changfeng cast a curious glance into the pool.
But, alas, he saw nothing.
"Does Junior Brother Ji wish to see Ling Zun's true form?" one of the disciples asked with a smile.
"Indeed," Ji Changfeng nodded, smiling.
Another disciple explained, "Ling Zun spends most of its time resting. Even we rarely catch a glimpse of it."
"I see."
Ji Changfeng nodded thoughtfully.
The group chatted amiably as they approached Yu Qing Hall.
"Junior Brother Ji, please wait a moment. I'll inform our master," one of the disciples said.
Ji Changfeng nodded with a smile. "Go ahead, Senior Brother."
The disciple nodded and entered Yu Qing Hall. Moments later, he returned, a smile on his face.
"Junior Brother Ji, our master invites you inside."
"Good." Ji Changfeng inclined his head.
Clutching the Mo Xue Divine Sword, he stepped slowly into Yu Qing Hall.
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