mynovelonline Chapter 421 - 254: Warmhearted Bai Qilang, You Arrived at Just the Right Time (Part 2)
Chapter 421 - 254: Warmhearted Bai Qilang, You Arrived at Just the Right Time (Part 2)
Only then did they stand alongside other leaders and rank as one of the Seven Great Schools, occupying the vast province!
It’s no exaggeration to say that the Sword Nurturing Skill is one of the fundamental techniques for the existence of the Sword Sect!
"Bai Qilang shouldn’t have done such a thing. He’s such a smart person, how could he not know the dangers involved... One must know, stealing martial arts from the Upper Sect is no different from conspiring rebellion. Both result in being annihilated, preventing any spread!"
Long Tingfeng truly deserves to be the Senior Brother of the Inner Sect; during this critical moment, he remained calm and did not rush to accuse Bai Qi of committing a grave crime.
The Inheritance Hall at least has a Four Cultivation Grandmasters in charge, revealing things hastily might lead to being silenced.
"Cough, cough, Little Brother Bai, I am Long Tingfeng of the Meridian Sword Sect..."
Long Tingfeng took a deep breath, feeling the gravity of the matter, deciding to get to the bottom of it before taking further steps.
Before he could finish speaking, the atmosphere suddenly shook and exploded, stirring up a fierce gale!
The entire courtyard swayed and trembled, grass and tree leaves flew and danced!
"Nanming Li Fire Sword!"
Long Tingfeng’s skin chilled slightly, he turned sharply to find a raging three-foot blade rushing over, rotating just a few feet above the ground.
"Why has Martial Uncle Chunyu’s Divine Weapon come too?"
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Cultivation is mostly a beautiful thing!
Bai Qi had freshened up early in the morning and eaten a light, tasty breakfast.
As usual, he began alternating between standing postures and sitting to meditate, circulating Qi Blood, and contemplating Cultivation Techniques.
Time flowed like water, passing throughout his body, two hours went by in a flash.
"Cultivation is like everyone walking together on one endless road. At first, most find it fresh and interesting, but the further they go, the harder it is to maintain foot strength, slowing down, and even coming to a halt.
Dry, tedious, monotonous cultivation is the greatest enemy of progress, especially when every effort does not necessarily yield visible rewards..."
Having practiced for a long time and achieved some accomplishments, Bai Qi’s experiences increased; he continued under the effect of the Sword Monarch’s Twelve Resentments divine aura, progressing in the Sword Nurturing Skill.
"Thankfully, those matters don’t concern me! Cultivation is mostly a beautiful thing for me! Every day and night is a time of training!"
Master Bai Qi was quite pleased, immersed in refining and absorbing insights, and his understanding of the Sword Nurturing Skill in the Meridian Sword Sect reached a higher level.
"...The sword is inherently a dead object of iron, but through refining by fire, gaining Metal Attribute, cleansing with Qi Blood, merging with one’s spirit, it becomes linked as if forming an embryo, thus becoming sentient."
Bai Qi recalled flipping through a few Sword Immortal tales in Dezhen Tower at Tongwen Hall, noting the differences between the "Sword Control" of the Meridian Sword Sect and the "Flying Sword" of Daoist Skills.
The former involves Qi Blood infusion and spirit linkage, seeking unity between the sword and the body, evolving beyond physical form to merge into one’s being, thereby achieving unmatched slashing prowess;
The latter is far more complex, requiring the tempering of heart and blood, practicing the Heart Method, letting the sword breathe, then refining the sword embryo with herbs over three, seven, or ten days.
When achieved, it’s driven by thought, swift as a flying ball, cutting heads like retrieving objects from a bag.
"Such a pity, I possess the Sword Nurturing Skill but no sword to nurture. That silly precious long sword is likely some formidable expert’s personal weapon from the Meridian Sword Sect, impossible to swindle.
Moreover, I, Bai Qilang, am filled with righteousness; how could I do such a base act of taking what belongs to others!"
Bai Qi’s thoughts soared, Qi permeated throughout his body, reaching every part, when suddenly, a faint character mark gently shimmered.
The Sword Nurturing Skill he learned yesterday had already reached the small success level.
"Perhaps I should look for a suitable long sword from the Hongming Bank someday and explore the mysteries of the Sword Nurturing Skill..."
Just as Bai Qi had this thought, he inexplicably heard a long ringing hum echoing in his ears, and upon opening his eyes, he saw a Handleless Cyan Blade land before him.
"Could it be that I’ve been destined for swords lately?"
The Sword Monarch’s Twelve Resentments divine aura shone brightly, Bai Qi’s gaze grew more vivid, naturally observing the sword’s shape and listening to its sound.
"Another precious weapon! Ah, could it be that I am not the Innate Fishing Saint Body, but a Fortune-brimming Duobao Child! In broad daylight, finding precious weapons daily..."
This Handleless Cyan Blade spun and hovered, like a flying needle threading its way, bringing with it sharp strands of white Qi.
Bai Qi concentrated and drew a conclusion:
"Handleless, about two feet long, the blade is slender like a snake, somewhat resembling the structure of a flying sword."
He fixed his thought somewhat, Qi and Blood Power operated according to the small success level of the Sword Nurturing Skill, as though casting a great net, slowly closing in, capturing the Handleless Cyan Blade.
What usually required dozens of unsuccessful attempts, Bai Qi achieved on the first try.
He focused on the sword’s shape, it resembled a half-grown girl with braided hair, hearing the crisp voice coming consistently -
"Ah, what a rich Sword Intent this person has... also knows the Sword Nurturing Skill... how could it be even more outstanding than Long Dalang?"
The continual hum and drone of the Handleless Cyan Blade resembled playful banter.
"Watch how I nurture swords! Seeking no reward, nurturing swords for others, I truly am a kind-hearted great benevolent person!"
The vast accumulation of Bai Qi’s ten blood exchanges suddenly rushed through ten thousand eight hundred pores, bursting forth.
No need to spend effort patiently, attracting the long sword bit by bit, like a giant magnet directly pulling it in!
"Such a formidable Sword Nurturing Skill... filled with great wisdom, great benevolence, and great courage, pure Sword Intent... to nourish the sword body, it’s simply a delight!"
The Handleless Cyan Blade joyfully cheered, willingly offering itself, completely abandoning its initial owner.
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"Absolutely a Sword Demon... nay, Sword Immortal!"
Chunyu Cultivator was utterly certain, believing Bai Qi had the same exceptional talent as Senior Brother Kou. This ability to seize others’ swords, akin to a dashing youth wooing virtuous families, was all too familiar.
"Such a prodigy of Sword Dao, becoming a disciple of someone like Ninghai Zen? It’s like white jade falling into the mire, gold sinking into the dung pit, a great tarnish!"
Chunyu Cultivator’s chest welled with a sense of righteousness; he could not idly stand by and let Bai Qilang be ruined by Ninghai Zen’s influence, he must pull him from the depths of hardship!
This youngster must enter the Sword Sect for a splendid future, to rise like a great bird spreading its wings!
"Quickly send a message! Ask Senior Brother Mo to decide!"
Chunyu Cultivator quickly made up his mind, preparing for action when the fiery mark on his brow suddenly pulsated.
The Divine Weapon nurtured within his body, like a wrathful red dragon breaking free, emerged into the air!
"Oh no! A Sword Cultivator, by nature, nurtures one sword alone! The Nanming Li Fire seeing Bai Qilang and Nephew Long’s flirtation must surely rebel... wait a moment, this might be a good thing!"
Initially anxious, Chunyu Cultivator suddenly realized that revealing Bai Qilang’s embarrassing truth could appease the Nanming Li Fire on the spot.
If that happens, the Divine Weapon will likely be restored to its former friendliness.
Wonderful!
Chunyu Cultivator loosened control immediately, letting Nanming Li Fire aggressively approach Bai Qi, eagerly anticipating an entertaining spectacle.
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Bai Qi practiced the Sword Nurturing Skill, the profound energy from the Three Saints Sword continuously flowed, washing over and refining the Handleless Cyan Blade.
Yet this precious weapon was not up to the task; within moments, the absorption rate slowed noticeably, as if it had become sated.
"Only nurturing one sword doesn’t suffice to accelerate the progress of the Sword Nurturing Skill. With such substantial resources, I feel I could nurture ten swords without issue..."
Bai Qi was pondering this when he noticed the fire dragon-like Divine Weapon drop to the ground, embedding itself upright.
He couldn’t help but feel immense joy, remarking with a chuckle:
"Ah, Brother Xiao Jian, you arrived just at the right time!"