The Kuixing Island Incident

Chapter 101 The Kuixing Island Incident

Yan Ruyan and Xin Ruyin were completely confused.

Between the Yin spirit Lu Jianghe and the original Lu Jianghe, a question and answer session ensued.

He casually recounted the entire background and consequences of this seclusion.

Lu Jianghe emerged from seclusion having indeed reached the perfect state of the late Golden Core stage.

Just one step away from triggering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forcibly shattering the core and forming the nascent soul.

At that time, the origin of the divine soul merges with the golden nature, giving birth to the Yang God, which is what cultivators call the Nascent Soul.

Once the Nascent Soul stage is achieved, the Five Elements Elixir Chamber originally contained within the Qi Sea will evolve into a stable small cave heaven. This is the true mark of stepping into the Nascent Soul realm.

However, the spiritual energy of Tianxing City was insufficient, making it difficult to even sustain the shattering of the core, let alone merge with the original metal element and generate a Yang spirit.

Although he did not reach the Nascent Soul realm as he had envisioned, it was actually due to the limitations of this world, which could not be forced by human power. He could only settle for second best and refine his Golden Core and Yin Spirit to perfection.

However, achieving the Golden Elixir is not a wasted effort.

His lifespan increased by nearly a thousand years.

This is far greater than the lifespan one could obtain at the same level in the Sword Qi Great Wall, where the Great Dao is well-ordered and the world is flawless.

The root cause lies in the fact that the Great Dao of the human realm is incomplete, and the spiritual energy is scarce. As a result, the "restriction" of the rules of heaven and earth on the lifespan of cultivators has been relaxed, giving them additional benefits.

However, apart from the benefit of longevity, there is little progress in other aspects.

Lu Jianghe, who was in the courtyard, did not manifest in this place for too long.

In an instant, it transformed into a point of light and suddenly disappeared into the space between the eyebrows of the person in the corridor.

Yan Ruyan and Xin Ruyin witnessed this scene.

The manifestation of the primordial spirit was already unheard of, but this ability to create clones that could be divided and recombined, and to gather and disperse at will, was even more beyond their imagination.

Just then, the azure barrier array that separated Tianxing City from the outer sea suddenly twisted and swayed like water, creating a ripple.

Although the vibration was as subtle as a leaf falling into a deep pool, any cultivator with a cultivation level of Core Formation or higher could sense the anomaly.

Soon, several streaks of light streaked across the sky, rushing from all directions towards the summit of the sacred mountain of Tianxing City, their speed almost tearing through the clouds.

Without needing to use divine sense to investigate, one could tell from such a display of power that the cultivator was a Nascent Soul cultivator.

As a Core Formation stage cultivator, Yan Ruyan could naturally sense this abnormal fluctuation.

This seems to be the first time in so many years that Tianxing City has experienced such a situation.

"Senior, what's wrong?"

Lu Jianghe stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze following the streaks of light that were rapidly flying towards the mountaintop, lost in thought.

"I don't know, something must have happened, and it's probably not a good thing."

Almost as soon as he finished speaking...

A beam of azure light shot into the sky from the Starry Sky Palace, disappearing in an instant.

Someone teleported away.

Lu Jianghe didn't pay much attention to this, but did make some deductions in his mind.

Based on the duration of his seclusion, the source of this unusual activity most likely points to Kui Xing Island.

Extreme Yin Island colluded with Feng hope, destroyed the barrier nodes on the island, and released the suppressed tenth-tier demon beast Lei Peng.

The latter was to obtain the remains of the Thunder Roc in order to refine the "Wind and Thunder Wings".

As for the former, it should be that the Reverse Star Alliance pushed it to the forefront to test whether Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing were really trapped in the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain as rumored, and unable to get out.

If we can clear customs early, a trip to Kuixing Island wouldn't be a problem.

However, now that the deed has already been done, it is likely that Lei Peng has already escaped. Going there now would only mean facing a mess that is difficult to clean up.

Moreover, going there now would easily arouse suspicion and create unnecessary trouble.

Lu Jianghe, however, didn't care at all.

But it's all in the past, and there's no point in saying more.

As for the fate of Wang Heng and his wife of Miaoyinmen—

If things continue on their original trajectory, the odds are against them, and they will likely suffer a terrible fate.

Ultimately, who could have predicted that this seclusion would take up a full twenty years?

At present, Lu Jianghe is thinking more about how to break through the core and become a Nascent Soul.

I considered all sorts of methods.

Most of them were just so-so.

Must we really wait another eighty years for the Void Heaven Palace to open?

He remembered that there was a spring in the inner hall where spiritual milk had gathered for ten thousand years, and the spiritual energy was as dense as mist. It should be feasible to use it to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Who knows, I might even be able to use that dry blue ice flame to temper my natal flying sword "Xie Shui," killing two birds with one stone.

Therefore, it seems that a trip to the Void Heaven Palace is inevitable.

"This matter is none of your concern. Just focus on your cultivation. No matter how big the matter is, it won't affect Tianxing City."

Seeing the different expressions on their faces, Lu Jianghe added another sentence.

"Senior Lu, may we learn the cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities you practice?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Ruyan herself seemed to be stunned by these sudden words.

Her slender, white fingers unconsciously tightened around her clothes, her fingertips turning slightly white.

Am I out of my mind?

How dare they so abruptly demand the fundamental cultivation technique of a Nascent Soul cultivator?

Xin Ruyin, standing to the side, was also taken aback, her gaze towards Yan Ruyan filled with disbelief.

She immediately turned to Lu Jianghe nervously.

The latter remained calm, his face showing no emotion.

However, the more composed they are, the more unsettling it becomes.

Yan Ruyan's mind was in complete chaos. She had been reprimanded, punished, had her cultivation level reduced, and had even been seriously injured and killed by a sword.

A series of possibilities flashed through her mind, making her head spin and feel dizzy.

After a moment of silence, Lu Jianghe said, "My cultivation method is not suitable for you, not now, and the future is uncertain."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyan quietly breathed a sigh of relief, but a sense of loss welled up in her heart.

In truth, Lu Jianghe was actually pleased to see more sword cultivators emerging in this area.

Unfortunately, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is scarce at present, and his foundation is flawed. If he were to cultivate according to his sword dao method that points directly to the Great Dao, and supplement it with the method of nurturing his natal flying sword through acupoints, it would be no different from digging his own grave and wasting his lifespan and vitality.

The real solution lies in breaking through Kunwu Mountain, clearing away the true demonic energy, and restoring the disordered and thin spiritual energy to its abundant and normal state.

Only in this way can the human world truly nurture pure sword cultivators.

As for how long this will take...

That depends on Lu Jianghe's progress in cultivation, and when he can reach the Nascent Soul stage, or even the Jade Unearth stage.

Xin Ruyin remained silent.

She may have had similar thoughts.

However, Yan Ruyan could speak frankly, but she—absolutely could not.

Ever since Lu Jianghe rescued her from the brink of death with her Dragon Roar Body and protected her all the way to this place, she has long considered herself a maid and dared not overstep her bounds.

Seeing that the two goddesses still looked a little strange, Lu Jianghe couldn't help but frown slightly.

He has never bothered to try to figure out what women are thinking, nor has he bothered to care.

At the Great Wall of Sword Qi, I have witnessed countless life-and-death struggles between Daoist couples.

He became increasingly resistant to matters of love between men and women, and even somewhat indifferent to them.

Such a minor path is ultimately nothing special.

Moreover, the female cultivators of the Sword Qi Great Wall often act more fiercely than the male cultivators.

Over time, he became less adept at understanding these subtle thoughts.

"The fundamental techniques I cultivate are beyond your current capacity to bear. However, I have two secret techniques that I can teach you if you wish."

Yan Ruyan and Xin Ruyin's faces lit up instantly, their eyes sparkling, and their previous disappointment and anxiety vanished.

Seeing this, Lu Jianghe shook his head inwardly.

A woman?

Back in the hall, he casually set up a soundproof barrier, keeping the secret from anyone else.

He then revealed the only two offensive techniques he possessed besides swordsmanship.

One is the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method", and the other is the "Sword Throwing Technique".

He figured he couldn't bite off more than he could chew, so he simply let the two women choose one of them.

Lu Jianghe was neither soft-hearted nor exceptionally kind.

However, Xin Ruyin helped him come to Tiannan, and Yan Ruyan was forcibly brought here by him.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, imparting a skill or secret technique to him is hardly a burden.

He gave it away, and that was that; it didn't bother him at all.

Yan Ruyan chose the sword-throwing technique almost without hesitation.

This supernatural power is a perfect match for her natal magic weapon, the "Phoenix Feather Sword," which she painstakingly crafted.

That small sword, shaped like a phoenix feather and as fast as a flash of light, combined with the secret technique of "sword throwing," will surely be twice as powerful, which is exactly what I want.

Xin Ruyin could only choose the latter.

In reality, the Five Thunder Orthodox Method's inherent power far surpasses that of the Sword Throwing Technique.

Unfortunately, lacking the core "original mantra" and "magic seal," and relying solely on its own spiritual power to forcibly condense a single blue-white lightning bolt, its destructive power is ultimately limited.

Furthermore, since Xin Ruyin's foundation in Taoist thunder magic is not orthodox, she probably wouldn't even be able to master this technique to a minor degree.

In Lu Jianghe's opinion, both of these techniques are among the top-tier techniques in the human realm.

The two women were naturally overjoyed.

Being able to inherit this secret technique makes me feel that my relationship with my predecessor has become even closer.

Overjoyed, Yan Ruyan was so excited that she almost instinctively rushed forward to hug him, but in a flash, she remembered her limits and stopped herself.

Slightly flustered, she tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear.

Then he bowed respectfully and took his leave, eager to return to his quiet room to study this secret art.

Xin Ruyin was also deeply troubled.

In the world of cultivation, being able to receive instruction in cultivation techniques and secret arts signifies an extremely close relationship, even carrying a hint of a "master-disciple" relationship.

I dared not think any further. My heart was pounding and my cheeks were burning. I quickly composed myself and bowed deeply.

"Ruyin should diligently study and live up to what has been taught. This junior takes his leave."

He used his physical body to pass through layers of array formations and restrictions.

Lu Jianghe no longer needs to exert himself to transform into sword energy.

He stood at the edge of the cave, gazing at the vast world.

I immediately felt my heart expand and my mind refreshed.

Thinking of this, I realized that I hadn't seen Shi Songpo for a long time.

Since I said I would invite him for a drink, I should keep that promise.

When I probed the storage bag with my divine sense, there was no wine or even ordinary thirst-quenching spiritual items, but there was a lot of stolen goods.

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

He descended on the wind.

Heading towards Tianxing City Market.

The once bustling area has become visibly sparse.

Cultivators wielding magical artifacts and various kinds of escape lights constantly shuttled through the air.

They were moving several times faster than usual, in a hurry.

Just by looking at this scene, one can tell that the changes that have taken place on Kui Xing Island cannot be kept secret after all.

Next.

Once the barrier between the inner and outer seas is broken, the beast tide will arrive.

I casually walked into a shop, and my eyes swept across the store. I noticed a flag hanging next to it, which was clearly the logo of the Miaoyin Sect.