Fusang Sword Heart Diagram

Chapter 136 Travel
Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

Ning Fusang broke through to the peak of the sixth realm, while Yang Ruo took the opportunity to break through to the seventh realm.

The departure time for the snow-capped mountain and Heavenly Lake is getting closer and closer.

When Shen Hongxue received the list submitted by the Sword Debate Pavilion, a clear look of surprise appeared in her eyes. A woman in flowing robes gracefully ascended the steps, bowed in greeting, and asked:

"Is this the final list submitted by the Sword Debate Pavilion?" Li Jinzhen found it strange; she rarely saw her master with such an expression. "Is there a problem with the list, or are there too few people who meet the criteria?"

The number of disciples in the inner sect is not small. Li Jinzhen doesn't know how many of them are at the sixth level, but he imagines they are not far off.

Shen Hongxue shook her head: "There are quite a few people. Eight more qualified applicants have signed up than last year."

"There's just one name that surprised me a bit."

He handed the list to Li Jinzhen and said, "There is a disciple of the Tianxin Peak lineage named Ning Fusang, who is also on the list of those going to the Shuangtian Spirit Realm. He has broken through to the sixth level this time."

The sixth level of the cultivation realm is considered the backbone of the sect. If we don't consider age, there are a lot of sixth level cultivators in the Southern Star Sword Sect. As the sect leader, Shen Hongxue would notice a sixth level cultivator not because the sixth level cultivator is particularly conspicuous, but because this disciple has the Su'a Sword in his hand.

Shen Hongxue couldn't possibly pay little attention to someone who had obtained the sect's most treasured sword. He sent disciples to check the life lamps on the Destiny Star Tower every day.

Although Ning Fusang's life lamp initially flickered and was not stable, its flame grew brighter and brighter over time. Shen Hongxue was relieved and no longer rushed to send people to search for Su Ajian's whereabouts.

Originally, he intended to entrust this task to Li Jinzhen.

After reviewing the list, Li Jinzhen raised his eyes and said softly, "I met Junior Sister Ning in the Twin Heavens Spirit Realm. She is talented and intelligent. It is not surprising that she broke through two major realms at once after obtaining the opportunity."

When Li Jinzhen herself was eighteen years old, she had already broken through to the ninth level of the cultivation realm. Her master's wife was also at the peak of the eighth level of the cultivation realm at the same age. Therefore, in Li Jinzhen's view, Ning Fusang's improvement in cultivation realm was not a problem at all.

Even though he was already at the ninth level of the cultivation realm, it took him a full day and a half to unravel that spell, "Mirror Flower Emptiness." Yet, Junior Sister Ning was able to unravel it in a mere thought, demonstrating her profound wisdom and exquisite understanding.

“Her aptitude is quite good,” Shen Hongxue nodded.

Elder Yu and Elder Gu, both former instructors, had spoken to him privately. The latter was alright, but Shen Hongxue rarely heard Yu Wanwu speak so highly of people.

Even his own disciple, Shen Yuanxi, probably didn't receive such high praise from Yu Wanwu.

Of course, this is also related to Yu Wanwu's high expectations of Shen Yuanxi.

Last year, the only A-grade in the swordsmanship class taught by Master Yu was given to Ning Fusang.

"Master, since that's the case, is the travel list finalized?" Li Jinzhen asked.

If there were no problems with the list, she would officially begin preparations.

Shen Hongxue nodded. "That's fine."

"The disciple retire."

Li Jinzhen left the main hall with the list.

Besides the disciples participating in the "Mirror Flower Water Moon" event, there were also accompanying spectators, including elders from various peaks, inner disciples, and several outer disciples.

Most of the attendees were younger generations, mainly there to broaden their horizons and gain experience. Then there were the elders who were in charge; as is customary, four or five people were invited.

This person should be chosen carefully by Li Jinzhen, who will personally invite them. After all, some elders prefer peace and quiet and dislike crowds.

There are also some elders who hold important positions within the sect, so they are basically not considered.

For example, the Discipline Hall and Wanfang Hall in the Law Enforcement Hall both require people to stay and oversee them, while the relatively idle Qinglu Pavilion is not among them.

After some thought, Li Jinzhen had a few names in mind.

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In August and September, the west wind blows, and the autumn clouds gather yellow on the ground. After the spirit boat passed through layer upon layer of mountains, the scenery below was completely different. The bright yellow color became increasingly sparse, until finally only the serene bluish-black and the pure white of snow remained.

Light snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

A cold front swept past, its chill touching the cheeks of the Nanxing Sword Sect disciples still standing outside the flying spirit boat.

It was the first time everyone had left the sect together, and they were extremely excited.

"What a magnificent mountain range! It must stretch for thousands of miles! It was just autumn, but after passing the mountain range, there are even snowflakes!"

"Look behind you, from this angle, doesn't that mountain range look like a long dragon lying down?"

"I've heard that the snow in the North never melts, and that in such a frigid climate, top-quality snow lotuses can grow. I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to see one."

"Forget about top-grade snow lotus. The growing environment is so harsh that even with spiritual energy protecting you, there's still a chance you'll freeze to death in the snow. But ordinary snow lotus is the least of your worries in Lingzhou."

Who can blame them when their Lingzhou environment is perfectly suited for growing these cold-attribute spiritual plants?
The snow rabbits on the mountain eat snow lotus as their main food.

When he was a child, his mother would buy snow lotus from the pharmacy and brew it into medicine according to an ancient recipe, saying it could beautify the skin and improve complexion.

Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and he has never seen the gentle and beautiful woman from his memory again. The man sighed and thought that after the Sword Challenge ends, he can ask the sect for leave and go back to his hometown to visit.

On another flying spirit ship parallel to it, Sword Sect disciples dressed in light blue sect robes sat cross-legged on the deck chatting in twos and threes.

"I thought that Sword Sect disciples traveled by sword, but I didn't expect them to travel by flying spirit boat. Although it is comfortable, it is less cool."

His fellow disciples sized him up, seemingly calculating something, before saying bluntly, "At your sword-riding speed, you probably won't even see the tail of a flying spirit boat."

"Hahahaha." Another disciple laughed so hard he lay on his side on the ground, jokingly saying, "Maybe we can give him a ride when we return to the sect."

The number of people traveling was large, and their cultivation levels and sword control skills varied greatly. Without flying spirit boats, many people would probably fall behind.

At some point, the cold wind stopped blowing into the deck, and a transparent barrier was erected above the flying spirit ship.

Snowflakes land on it and disappear without a trace.

"Hmm? An elder has activated the spirit boat's barrier?"

"No wonder it's gotten much warmer."

"We'll be flying in the sky for a while longer. Anyone want to play the leaf card game?" someone suggested.

"That wouldn't be good, what if the elders found out..."

"The elders aren't as old-fashioned as you! If you're not going to play, then go outside for some fresh air."

"?"

Didn't they say the elders weren't old-fashioned? Why do they still need someone to keep watch?

Did you bring your license?

"Don't worry, it's in the storage bag, you can carry it with you!"

"The road ahead is long, so we need to find something to do to pass the time. Besides, Sect Leader Shen isn't a rigid person; he'll turn a blind eye to this little thing."

The group pushed and shoved their way into the house, took two decks of cards, and started playing separately.

(End of this chapter)