: Qiyuan Island

Once they reach the Nascent Soul stage, following the original trajectory, that natal flying sword will have a sharp edge, condensing and sublimating.

The saying that water benefits all things without striving does not mean that it obliterates its sharpness or hides its form.

Its form is ever-changing and indescribable, yet it contains within itself the power to erode all things.

This made up for the shortcoming that Lu Jianghe's natal flying sword could not actively sharpen its edge.

The title "Lu Xidi" originated from the Nascent Soul stage.

If we say that the fourteen realms are the "fruit" of attaining enlightenment and merging with the Dao.

Since Lu Jianghe began his journey from the Nascent Soul stage, his natal flying sword has undergone transformations and new meanings with each leap in his cultivation level, much like a riverbed being carved out. It is a kind of "postnatal self-evident" transformation.

At the Nascent Soul stage, one's initial brilliance is like "dripping water wearing away stone."

Dewdrops become blades, and a flick of the wrist brings rain; every wisp of sword energy, like a tide washing over sand, relentlessly cleanses and erodes it.

In the realm of unpolished jade, the sword intent takes form like "flowing water without form."

The flying sword has completely shed the constraints of its physical form, flowing like a river without fixed shape or form. It circles around mountains and fills ravines, transcending the distinction of "sharpness." Therefore, it kills without drawing blood and vanquishes demons without making a sound.

An immortal descended, his sword aura vast and boundless, like "an immortal lord throwing his sword, striking the water for ten thousand miles."

The flying sword no longer confined to a small area; it can transform the vast waves into a sword's momentum.

With a single thought, hundreds of rivers can surge up from the sky, and the vast ocean can boil.

Lu Jianghe's thoughts shifted slightly, and he suddenly realized that the foundations of the two Great Daos of Heaven and Earth were completely different.

In the Great Wall of Sword Qi, one's natal flying sword needs to be tempered by the profound mechanism of the resonance with the Heavenly Dao when breaking through realms, and it is difficult to hone it on one's own initiative.

But under the rules of this human realm, perhaps things can change?

Under the Great Dao rule that everything can be refined.

Perhaps we could try fusing certain rare and precious materials with unusual properties into our natal flying sword to create new and mysterious changes.

Thinking of this, the first thing that came to Lu Jianghe's mind was the Qianlan Ice Flame.

This flame combines extreme cold and the power of incineration, and its ability to freeze all things and annihilate life subtly aligns with the artistic conception pursued by his natal flying sword.

If you refine it and integrate it into your flying sword, when you break through to the Nascent Soul stage, the sword's sharpness might give rise to the ability to "turn water into ice and chill the soul," adding an extra touch of chilling killing intent.

Once a thought arises, there's no need to hesitate.

If the timing is right, the Void Heaven Palace might as well make a trip there.

Just then, my mind returned to normal.

Yan Ruyan and Xin Ruyin walked in hand in hand from the corridor.

Lu Jianghe's eyes flickered slightly as he saw the two women approaching. He said directly, "From now on, you can focus on your cultivation. You are free to do whatever you want. I don't think there will be any fools in Tianxing City who would dare to make things difficult for you for the time being."

Hearing the hint of parting in his words, Xin Ruyin's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Senior Lu, are you preparing to leave already?"

Lu Jianghe nodded slightly, "I will be teleported to the outer sea tonight."

He originally planned to stay in Tianxing City for a few more days to gather more detailed intelligence on the outer seas.

Unexpectedly, Shi Songpo, the elder of the Star Palace Law Enforcement, filled in all the gaps for him.

Xin Ruyin opened her mouth as if to ask something, but in the end, she only managed to utter a slightly trembling sentence, "Senior Lu, the outer seas are dangerous, please take care."

Yan Ruyan also replied respectfully, "Take care, senior."

Lu Jianghe remained silent, under the watchful eyes of Xin Ruyin and Yan Ruyan.

His figure suddenly transformed into a condensed cyan sword light, rising from the ground with lightning speed, breaking through countless layers of water and mist.

The two stared at the gaps in the clouds that had not yet fully closed in the sky, their minds racing, unable to recover for a long time.

Ripples spread, revealing unusual phenomena that drew attention.

It attracted countless eyes from the shadows.

However, when their divine senses extended to explore the boundary of the fiftieth layer, none of them dared to cross that invisible boundary and delve deeper inside.

Starry Sky Palace.

The core area of ​​Tianxing City is home to a cluster of teleportation arrays that connect the inner and outer star seas.

Within a radius of ten miles, the area was heavily guarded and shrouded by a powerful barrier.

Lu Jianghe landed at the entrance of the main hall.

Looking inside, dozens of teleportation arrays of varying sizes are arranged in a ring, with complex and mysterious runes inscribed on them.

Lu Jianghe walked directly to the teleportation array marked "Outer Sea - Qiyuan Island".

Although this island is still quite a distance from his true destination, the "Demon Beast Abyss," it is the most accessible island that the teleportation array can reach.

Further on, one will need to fly independently or rely on smaller, shorter teleportation arrays.

Because this island is closest to the "Demon Beast Abyss," it was named with the character "Yuan" (渊).

The Starry Sky Palace was guarded by two mid-stage Core Formation cultivators.

Upon seeing Lu Jianghe's face, the two were startled and immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully: "Senior, are you going to use the teleportation array?"

Without wasting any words, Lu Jianghe took out Shi Songpo's token.

One of the Core Formation cultivators scanned the area with his divine sense, his pupils contracting slightly, and his expression becoming even more respectful. "Which island does Senior wish to be teleported to?"

"Qiyuan Island".

Lu Jianghe's voice was calm.

The two Core Formation cultivators were slightly taken aback, their expressions becoming somewhat strange, but ultimately they didn't say anything.

"Please stand in the center of the formation, senior. With Elder Shi's token, all fees for teleportation will be waived."

Lu Jianghe walked to the center and stopped, then asked in confusion, "Can the teleportation array be activated for one person?"

As the two manipulated the nodes of the magic array and channeled spiritual power into the core, they replied, "Normally, this wouldn't be possible, but since you possess the elder's token, it's alright."

As they spoke, the celestial instrument on the array plate began to spin rapidly. The layers of wheels embedded inside and outside the array plate attracted each other, and lit up one by one, emitting a dazzling white light.

Countless mysterious and complex runes emerged from the array base, spiraling upwards like swimming fish, enveloping Lu Jianghe in a hazy spatial ripple.

The sound of spatial vibrations resounded, and soon the light in the array intensified, instantly engulfing his figure.

Watching Lu Jianghe disappear into the light of the teleportation array, the younger cultivators couldn't help but click their tongues in amazement, "I didn't expect this rogue Nascent Soul cultivator to look even younger than in the portrait."

Another cultivator, with a solemn expression, interrupted in a deep voice: "Shenyan, you stay here and guard this place. I'll go and report his news to the elder."

"Doesn't he have a token? Elder Shi should know about it, right?"

"The token is genuine, but it involves a Nascent Soul cultivator, which is a different matter altogether. The implications are far from trivial and beyond our control."

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As the light faded, the slight dizziness caused by the spatial shift vanished instantly.

Before Lu Jianghe even opened his eyes, his consciousness spread like mercury across the ground.

A Star Palace cultivator on duty here was originally bored, but when he saw the teleportation array light up, he habitually looked up.

However, when the light faded and he saw that there was only one person standing alone in the formation, his face was instantly filled with astonishment.

It's important to know that each time a teleportation array is activated, seven people are needed to share the cost, which is standard practice.

Sending someone away means taking on the responsibility alone, which is by no means a small amount, and even a Core Formation cultivator simply cannot afford it.