Chapter 1: Crossing into Another World

  Putting aside his initial panic, Cang Ye picked up a manual on absorbing spiritual energy and began to study it.

  As expected, the subtlety of this skill was also obvious to Cang Ye at a glance.

  It wasn't long before I understood all of the above descriptions.

  If someone were present, they would find that for the entire afternoon, Cang Ye was picking up a secret book, flipping through it quickly, and then putting it back, only to pick up another one.

  "'The Revolving Sword Manual' is indeed profound. I've flipped through an entire bookshelf of skills, none of which could make me waste more than a stick of incense worth of time. Yet, just the second move of the sword manual has made me waste an entire morning, without gaining anything. It truly lives up to its name as 'Revolving'!"

  When Cang Ye came out of the Transmission Hall, it was already moonlit on the treetops. As he walked, he carefully organized in his mind the insights he had gained that afternoon.

  Cang Ye discovered that after experiencing many schools of thought, he seemed to have gained a deeper understanding of the way of the sword.

  Back in his room, he washed up a bit and lay down on the bed. The mental exhaustion from the afternoon was too great, causing him to quickly fall into a deep sleep.

  The next day, Cang Ye didn't practice sword techniques, but instead rushed straight to the Transmission Hall.

  Thus, dawn breaks and dusk returns. Two whole months have passed in the Transmission Hall.

  Because Chuan Fa Hall is also a forbidden place of one vein, every time the feather spirit comes to find Ye Gege, it can only return with a sullen face.

  Spent the whole night pondering on the Tao, but didn't realize that I had already made the little princess's teeth itch with hatred.

  "Now that I've practiced all the skills in the entire Transmission Hall, although I may not be a master of the generation, but I believe that in terms of experience, I won't be too far behind even if compared to Master."

  "Unexpectedly, I've gained so much in these two months. After condensing the Jade Flower for just one month, I'm confident that I can condense a second one!"

  After two months, he had memorized all the techniques in the Transmission Hall and could be considered a quasi-master. Moreover, the accumulation of two months had also allowed him to lay a solid foundation, and now he was even able to reach the realm of condensing the second virtual flower.

  "But never mind. If Master finds out, he'll definitely be frightened to death. Besides, my boundary has reached, but the accumulation of spiritual energy is still a bit short. Last time I condensed the Jade Flower, it wasted too much of my Hongmeng's energy. Wanting to fully replenish it, two months are still a little short. It's better to focus on swordsmanship and wait for the spiritual energy in the body to automatically fill up before trying again."

  It's only been two years and two months since I entered the mountain, and there are still almost three years to go before the five-year grand comparison. I'm afraid that even after five years, those who can gather a flower will be few and far between. At that time, even if it's just one flower boundary, relying on the first style of swordsmanship like a god, among the 5,000 fellow disciples who entered the mountain gate together, I believe no one can withstand it.

  Cang Ye tidied up his clothes and walked out of the Chuan Fa Hall, standing in front of the hall door, looking at the distant sea of clouds, and suddenly had a sense of being on high ground but not feeling cold.

  Scoff at myself, what a high place is unbearable cold, not even three flowers have condensed, in this vast world, probably just an ant.

  She quickly turned around and walked towards the Xuanmo Grand Hall, because Cangye knew that today was the traditional assessment day of the sect, when the masters would test their disciples' cultivation.

  When he arrived at the front of the temple, the entire Xuanming Temple was already bustling with people. Although it didn't seem as crowded as some other peaks, which were packed black, as a reviving peak, a thriving atmosphere had begun to emerge.

  It's the day of the year when the disciples of the sect return to their sect, receive the assessment of their seniors, the guidance of their senior brothers and the challenges of their junior brothers.

  In the first year, Cang Ye had just started and didn't need to take part in the assessment. In the second year, because he had just cultivated the "Reincarnation Devouring Sword Technique" and hadn't learned any external skills before, so he also didn't participate in the assessment that year.

  Finally, in the third year, he stepped into the realm of the land, and his sword technique had already been practiced to perfection. The first form was complete, and the second form also had some insight, barely usable. So Cang Ye also wanted to test the results of his own cultivation. After all, just burying one's head in cultivation is not enough to achieve great things. Only by constantly sparring with others, finding one's own shortcomings in actual combat, can one make progress continuously. Moreover, fighting with others is not necessarily a guarantee of victory just because one's realm is high, although the realm has won a big part, other factors such as skill and experience are also crucial.

  It's been almost three years since he came to this world, and Cang Ye still hasn't fought with anyone. So this time for the assessment, he came.

  Soon, Li Tian Luo appeared in front of the grand hall, without saying much, he beckoned to the people below.

  The disciples who had already understood his meaning found their own masters to take the assessment. Before long, the people in front of the main hall were divided into many small groups and rushed to the martial arts arena.

  Cang Ye's appearance made Li Tian Luo feel very surprised. Although Cang Ye had started carrying a long sword a year ago, at that time, Li Tian Luo only thought he was just being youthful and didn't think that Cang Ye had already begun practicing swordsmanship, after all, at that time he was still in the accumulation stage of a Spirit Master.

  "Disciple, you've come today, are you prepared to accept the test of becoming a master?"

  Li Tian Luo didn't think that Cang Ye could master a martial skill within two months after breaking through, but since he was his only disciple, he still hoped that Cang Ye would surprise him.

  "Master, I have been studying the Xuanwu lineage's gongfa in the Transmission Hall for nearly two months and have made some small progress. I hope you can give me some guidance."

  Cang Ye stays in the Transmission Hall every day, and Li Tian Luo is aware of it. Since entering the Spiritual Master realm, simply cultivating can no longer play a significant role. Advancing one's realm is the right path from now on.

  "Oh, then you shall demonstrate your understanding before the great hall for your master to see."

  Since most of the people in front of the main hall had left, Li Tian Luo also let Cang Ye show off a bit.

  "Respect for Teachers' Lives"

  She slightly bowed her head, closed her eyes in the dark night, and recalled what she had gained over the past two months.

  In an instant, her eyes snapped open. Her gaze shot out like a bolt of electricity, almost solidifying into substance.

  Li Tian Luo, who had initially only planned to play with the child, was slightly taken aback by Cang Ye's gaze. His expression turned serious. At this moment, Cang Ye's aura made him feel a bit unbelievable, because this aura didn't seem to belong to a child, but rather to a great master who had grasped the ultimate principles of the universe!

  "It seems that Ye is not just slightly successful!"

  He waved his hand, indicating that Cang Ye could come over.

  Seeing the master's gesture, a set of fist techniques originating from "Tiangangquan" came crashing down.

  Boldly opening and closing, bravely entering the fray.

  Cang Ye demonstrated the essence of "Tian Gua Quan" completely, but just as he was about to execute the fifth punch, he suddenly changed and switched to using "Qing Feng Zhang Fa".

  One is fierce and powerful, the other gentle. The transition in between has no pause at all, fully demonstrating the essence of both techniques.

  As the number of moves exchanged with Cang Ye increased, Li Tian Luo became more and more shocked.

  Yes, shocking!

  Astonishment was no longer enough to describe Li Tian Luo's inner world at this time.

  After nearly a hundred moves, Cang Ye had used up all 17 of his techniques. He had brought out the essence of each and every one of them, which was simply unbelievable.

  Of course, for Li Tian Luo, even if it's to show the essence of hundreds of kung fu styles, it's not a difficult task at all. Even Sun Hao can easily practice dozens or hundreds of kung fu styles with ease.

  However, Cang Ye was a child who was less than thirteen years old! Even if he started practicing from the womb, it would only be thirteen years.

  He Li Tian Luo is already over five hundred years old this year, and Sun Hao is also more than a hundred years old. Compared to Cang Ye's age, this is simply incomparable!

  Two months ago, this talented disciple showed himself a strong side, only thirteen years old and stepped into the spiritual realm.

  Today, in front of the Xuanguan Temple, this disciple once again showed off his terrifying insight! Earth Spirit Cultivation, thirteen years old, already at the threshold of becoming a Grandmaster!

  No wonder the heavens bestowed purple energy, and our sect prospered greatly. With such a monstrous talent, as long as it doesn't fall, who can stop it in a hundred years? Who can withstand it?

  The "Xuan Ming Finger Method" was released with a single finger, and Cang Ye retreated back to his initial position. At this time, he was already panting heavily.

  Although the initial Hongmeng's aura is higher than the ordinary Haoran's aura, he is after all only a De Ling Shi's cultivation, and being able to support him demonstrating so many martial arts one by one is already quite exaggerated.

  Seeing Cang Ye's breath was so long, he could actually practice the essence of more than a dozen martial arts techniques, until nearly a hundred moves later his spirit was exhausted. Li Tian Luo's inner shock grew stronger.

  "I'm afraid that's all the spiritual power within Tianling Master!"

  Before he could continue thinking, Cang Ye spoke up and asked.

  "Master, I still have two final sword moves left, I hope to get your guidance!"

  Cang Ye decided not to leave any more backdoors. Except for the two of them, master and disciple, the square was now almost empty, so they didn't have to worry about being seen by outsiders.

  Even if it's seen, it doesn't matter. As a disciple of the first peak, if there's nothing outstanding about me, wouldn't that make people laugh at Master for having no discerning eye, and laugh at the decline of the Xuanwu Sect?

  Apart from the secret of crossing over and the "Hong Meng Zhuan Lun Jing", Cang Ye also felt that it was time to reveal some of his own secrets to Master Li. The former two were the foundation of his survival in the world, not because he didn't trust Li Tian Luo, but because this matter was too mysterious, and if more people knew about it, he might accidentally put himself in danger. As for some other minor secrets, such as his own cultivation realm, letting Master Li know wouldn't be a big deal.

  Moreover, the second style of swordsmanship is just barely usable by Cang Ye now. As the pinnacle of the Wang rank, Li Tian Luo's insight is absolutely extraordinary; if he can get his guidance, it should be greatly beneficial for further grasping the essence within.

  Cang Ye still had two sword techniques, which was the ultimate skill. Li Tian Luo's heart was eager to see it. Being able to use so many martial arts and being able to demonstrate the essence one by one made Cang Ye already close to the realm of a grandmaster in Li Tian Luo's heart. Now that there were only two more techniques left, he naturally wanted to see them and find out just how talented his disciple was!

  "Tonight, just use your sword skills, don't think about anything else."

  Seeing that the master also agrees with himself using both formulas here, he should not be afraid of letting others know.

  He drew out the treasured sword that he had been carrying with him, held it level, and pointed the tip straight at Li Tian Luo. In an instant, the long sword was already in front of Li Tian Luo's face.

  "The first move, the sword is like a spirit."

  The sword's momentum was endless, seemingly infinite. Every time Li Tian Luo touched the sword body, wanting to knock it away, he found that this sword seemed to be a part of Cang Ye's body. It was so agile and changeable. Unloading the power applied to the sword body was done as if by instinct, without any stagnation!

  What a wonderful sword technique, indeed it's as if the sword is an extension of oneself, wielded with divine assistance!

  The exercise came to an end, and Cang Ye slowly calmed down the surging spiritual energy within his body, looking towards Li Tian Luo.

  "Tonight, looking back at the 134 generations of Qingxia Sect, among all the new disciples recruited this time, even after five years, no one can take your place in a sword fight!"

  It was unexpected that Li Tian Luo would evaluate his own move so highly. Although he himself also felt that no one should be able to catch up, it was just a feeling. But through Li Tian Luo's words, this matter almost became a foregone conclusion!

  Three years later, new people compete in a big match, one sword is invincible!

  "I didn't expect your swordsmanship to have reached the realm of divine inspiration. It's no longer a matter of technique, but rather a state of being. Your sword moves with a natural ease, as if it's an extension of yourself. Your master spent three years practicing and three years tempering his spirit before he could even approach this level of mastery!" Li Tianluo gazed at Cang Ye with a mixture of emotions, sighing in admiration.

  This is the first time I've heard Master mention Great Master, practicing sword for three years and accumulating sword for three years. It only took six years to make the sword move divine, and even Great Master Brother with such talent used ten years to gain insight!

  If it weren't for the transmigration that made my perception so abnormal, according to my original self, I'm afraid there would be no chance of entering the spiritual realm in this life!

  "Now bring out your second move, let me see how it compares to the first! The first move was already impressive, what about the second?"

  He nodded and raised his long sword once again.

  "Master, this is the second form, the sword path is clear."

  The long sword was unsheathed and in an instant it had reached his front.

  Li Tianluo waved his hand casually, planning to block this sword move. But suddenly he felt a burst of energy, the sword move changed suddenly, and attacked towards his weakest point.

  The gestures are changing, and the sword moves are also changing.

  Li Tian Luo discovered that the sword moves were all aimed at his own weaknesses.

  The way of the sword is clear and bright.

  Indeed, your swordsmanship has reached the realm of clarity and transparency!

  The atmosphere changed, Cang Ye discovered that at this moment, Li Tian Luo was flawless, his sword moves breaking through before they even arrived.

  A king is a king, even if one were to comprehend all the ultimate techniques of the entire Transmission Hall, they would still be unable to find any weakness in the king's defenses!