Walking alone with a sword, slaying ghosts and gods

Chapter 187: Sword Splitting the Sky Clouds; Fifth-Rank Magical Weapon

Baoqixuan has a total of seven floors. The first to fifth floors sell magical instruments and flying swords of corresponding ranks respectively. In other words, the fifth-rank magical instruments used by the Grandmaster of Lianjiedan and the Golden Elixir Master are all for sale here, which can be said to be a very powerful place.

The sixth floor is for bulk transactions, and the seventh floor is where the owner of Baoqixuan resides, which is not open to the public.

On the fourth floor where Lu Cheng and Fang Shiman were, although the number of cultivators was far less than that on the first three floors, there were still some cultivators lingering around to discuss and watch the magical instruments.

Seeing that there was a lot of excitement here, they gathered here one after another.

Fang Shiman was a little nervous when she saw this, but she still supported her senior brother beside Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng really had no other intentions, but he had been practicing Taoism in Guizang Mountain for sixty years, and from time to time he listened to Huang Longzi's teachings and answered questions. Under the influence of what he saw and heard, he was already considered to have a profound knowledge. In addition, he had rich experience and had plundered the treasure houses of the two major evil sects, so he would naturally show superior knowledge.

Following the signal from the stationed monk, the servants in blue tore off the white silk on the jade plate, revealing seven flying swords of different shapes.

Fang Shiman subconsciously held Lu Cheng's sleeve gently, but the Taoist smiled and said, "Why did you take out your flying sword when you could use anything else to test me?"

"As long as you can choose which of the seven flying swords is a good sword and which is a bad one, I, Jin Zhengxian, will be convinced and waive 20% of the price of the sword for you. If you can't choose, please take back your comments."

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng did not reply, but walked forward and picked up a pure green flying sword. The sword was long and flexible. When Lu Cheng picked it up, the sword even bent like a willow tree, which was quite strange.

"This sword has a long and flexible body, so its main sword moves should be unpredictable. However, when using this sword, the sword master needs to use a lot of magic power to penetrate the sword body, which consumes a lot of energy. However, the nature of the sword is to use the weak to overcome the strong. This swordsmith has great ambitions. Could it be that he wants to help some sword cultivator in the Condensing Evil Refining Gang Realm to kill the Jindan Grandmaster? The sword intent and the sword nature counteract each other. I am afraid that it will hinder the master. It is not a good sword."

What Lu Cheng meant was that this green sword consumed a lot of mana to wield, but the nature of the flying sword was more suitable for overcoming the strong with the weak. A cultivator who could use this sword well was probably already in the middle or late stages of the Refining Gang cultivation. If he wanted to overcome the strong with the weak on this basis, he would have to deal with a Jindan Grandmaster.

In the Tongxuan Realm, generally speaking, let alone crossing a major realm, even a difference of several levels of magic power would be a disadvantage.

Then, Lu Cheng walked to another red flying sword, picked it up, and gently stroked the sword's body as if it was covered with a layer of sword armor.

"This flying sword is both blunt and sharp. It should be a good sword. However, in order to increase its power, the swordsmith used the blood of evil creatures to consecrate it and cultivate the sword spirit. Therefore, the evil spirit is extremely strong. For cultivators with insufficient cultivation of mind and character, I am afraid that the sword is controlled by humans. Such a flying sword cannot be considered a good sword, right?"

When Lu Cheng said this, he smiled at the stationed monk Jin Zhengxian.

However, this monk named Jin broke into a sweat immediately, because the two swords that Lu Cheng viewed and evaluated first were already the best two among the seven flying swords, but the other party still quickly picked out irrefutable flaws in them.

If he really selected them one by one, and none of the seven flying swords were good, then the reputation of Baoqixuan would be damaged because of him, and he would be worried.

I had acted on impulse before, and because I was confident in the flying swords I brought with me, I had never thought that I would lose.

At this time, Lu Cheng had already tasted the remaining four flying swords one after another, and he pointed out the flaws and shortcomings of all of them.

At this moment, all the cultivators on the fourth floor of Baoqixuan were already distracted by Lu Cheng. They saw that this young Taoist was about to tear off Baoqixuan's face, throw it to the ground and step on it.

Lu Cheng walked to the side of the seventh flying sword, which was completely black, like black glass, but with dazzling light.

There were many cultivators present, some of whom were born in cultivation families and had a good eye for swords. They couldn't help but whispered:

"This sword looks strong on the outside but is weak on the inside. Its spiritual light is scattered. It must not be a good sword. It seems that Baoqixuan has lost face this time."

"Then, will this fellow Taoist be in danger?"

"What kind of danger will there be? Baoqixuan even has to look after him, otherwise the reputation of this centuries-old shop will really be ruined. If his skills are not good enough, he can just practice again. Killing customers? Tumudao can't bear such a reputation."

"That may not be the case. The monks of Tumu Island have become more and more domineering in recent years..."

"This one is a very good flying sword."

Originally, Jin Zhengxian's face was as pale as paper. He was sure that the sect would never do anything to the person in front of him, but he, who provoked this matter, would definitely be severely punished by the sect.

As for the seventh flying sword, he knew it himself. It was a useless sword used to make up the number. It was strong on the outside but weak on the inside and its texture was extremely brittle.

Therefore, when Lu Cheng said that this was a top-quality flying sword, Jin Zhengxian lost his mind and took two steps back, almost unable to stand.

"That's not right, Daoist friend. This flying sword is emitting spiritual light. Did you see it wrong?"

"Yes, if you say it's a good sword, then it's a good sword?"

Many people around also spoke up, and the eyes of the cultivators were also sharp.

Lu Cheng didn't say anything when he heard this, he just walked to the window and waved gently:
Rumble, rumble...

The dark sword light was like lightning, accompanied by rumbling thunder, cutting through the sky and piercing the clouds. The air was surging in front of the sword tip, and the sky seemed to be cut by a sharp blade as the sword passed by. A dazzling white track bloomed in the sky, reflecting the earth.

The clouds were torn apart by the sword energy, as if a giant beast opened its mouth to devour everything.

After a moment, the dark sword light turned around and flew back, as if it had a spirit, flying back and forth at Lu Cheng's fingertips, just like a young animal acting coquettishly around its father.

However, the thunder just now seemed to still echo in my ears, majestic and shocking.

The numerous monks around looked up at the torn clouds in the sky, all of them feeling awe in their hearts.

"Is this... Sword Qi and Thunder Sound? Could this person be a real person who plays with the human world?"

The unique sword skills, the sword energy and thundering sound, are something that not only the cultivators in the Condensing Sha Liangang realm, but even many Jindan masters have not been able to master.

When a cultivator practices sword energy and thunder sound, it does not mean that the flying sword is faster than the speed of sound, but that the person and the sword are combined. When performing the exercise, the sword light can tear through the air and fly 58,000 miles in a day and night. Practicing this domineering sword technique can be regarded as a unique skill whether it is used to attack the enemy or to save oneself.

However, the sword energy and thundering sound displayed by Lu Cheng definitely showed that he had already mastered this technique.

"I am convinced. I am convinced. They actually let two distinguished guests come to the fourth floor to choose magic weapons. That servant should have his eyes gouged out! Please go upstairs, please go upstairs."

If Jin Zhengxian still didn't know Lu Cheng's good intentions at this time, he would be really brainless.

The deacon stationed at Baoqixuan used his authority to respectfully invite Lu Cheng and Fang Shiman to the fifth floor. This was originally a place for receiving masters, but now Jin Zhengxian treated the two of them as masters and served them because he himself was not sure.

"Deacon Jin, please give the green sword to my junior sister. You don't have to reduce the price. Take out more of the best magic weapons on this floor. I also want to buy one or two magic weapons for myself, but I'm a bit picky, so it may take Deacon Jin a while."

"Senior, what are you talking about? I really can't make the decision on a fifth-tier magical weapon, but I will reduce the price of your junior sister's magical weapon by 20%, no, 30%. Since you can come to my Treasure Pavilion to buy a magical weapon and save face for me, I can only do this to express my gratitude."

"..."

Lu Cheng nodded and said nothing more. He could indeed control fifth-tier magic weapons, and he did have a need to buy them. At most, he could buy a few more fifth-tier magic weapons and make up for Jin Zhengxian's profit.

"Brother, didn't you say that the green sword would harm the master?"

Fang Shiman was talking quietly, but she was still bothered by Lu Cheng's comments. "You are by Third Master's side, so what is there to fear? That green sword is probably the best quality among all the flying swords present. It consumes a lot of mana and requires very high sword skills, but you are practicing the most authentic Xuanmen sword-refining method with Third Master, so these two aspects are not a problem for you. Third Master has a strong personality. You can use this sword to cultivate for a few years, and when your mana and sword skills are improved, you can help."

Lu Cheng's last sentence clearly hit the nail on the head for Fang Shiman. The beautiful female Taoist priest said nothing more but accepted it.

In addition, Lu Cheng also purchased a fourth-grade top-grade defensive magic weapon and a piece of Qingxin Bichen jade for Fang Shiman.

Fang Shiman initially wanted to refuse or buy them herself, but after the three magical instruments were placed in front of her, she finally gave up resisting. Although she felt embarrassed, she really wanted these things, and they would be very helpful in her future practice.

Lu Chenghua used spirit stones like flowing water, and he would only buy the best quality ones. He bought three fourth-tier magic tools for his junior sister in succession, and Jin Zhengxian's face turned a little green.

Fortunately, Lu Cheng finally started to buy magic weapons for himself. He walked around the fifth floor of Baoqixuan, and Jin Zhengxian beside him explained each magic weapon to him one by one. Even Fang Shiman, who had been following him for a while, found it an eye-opener.

"Golden Ring, fifth-level lower grade, this is a magical weapon that can trap and capture people. In many cases, it can play a role in deciding the outcome of a battle, and can even protect lives."

When cultivators are fighting, they can find the chance to use this magic weapon. Even if they cannot catch their opponent, trapping him for a moment is enough for the Jindan Grandmaster who used the magic weapon to escape.

"Fire Spirit Lock, fifth-level lower grade, can emit lines of fire to trap, injure and burn people, and it changes without reason. If you are good at this method, you will not be at a disadvantage even when fighting against a mid-grade magic weapon."

"The Hanging Sword Pill is a fifth-level mid-grade magical weapon, the treasure of our store, a golden killing treasure. You know more about it than I do."

"The Xuanyin Ghost Gathering Banner is a fifth-order lower-grade magic weapon, the treasure of our store. If it can suppress the souls of several high-level cultivators, the power of this treasure will be more powerful than an ordinary fifth-order middle-grade magic weapon."

Jin Zhengxian was mentally prepared for Lu Cheng's pickyness, but the reality was more serious than he had imagined.

This unfathomable senior in front of him seemed to be interested in all fifth-tier magic weapons. Even if that magic weapon was obviously not suitable for him, he would still ask him questions and dig deep into the matter.

Fortunately, there are not many fifth-rank magic weapons in the entire Baoqixuan. Even if Tumu Island is a major weapon-refining sect, if it really refines powerful and useful magic weapons, they will be digested within the sect. It is itself a major weapon-refining sect, so naturally it is impossible for it to let monks sent from outside to take advantage of the leaks.

"Golden Fire Flag, fifth-level lower grade, can emit diamond flames and eight fire dragons to assist in battle. It is extremely powerful and is not inferior to mid-grade magic tools. However, every time you use this Golden Fire Flag, you need to nurture it for half a year. Within half a year, you cannot use this magic tool."

When he heard this, Lu Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up. The main reason why he came to this treasure pavilion was to find clues to the secret realm of the Heavenly Buddha and to guide the spiritual objects.

But even Lu Cheng himself did not expect that getting clues would be so easy.

"Vajra Flame, Eight Heavenly Dragons?"

The Buddhist Tianfo Sect in the land of the horizon was established in the southeastern waters back then. Others didn't know about it, and ordinary overseas cultivators didn't know about it. How could the high-level cultivators on the Three Immortal Islands in the East China Sea be completely unaware of it?
You have to know that exploring mysteries and looking for ruins of ancient caves are things that all cultivators will do. So Lu Cheng inferred that there must be a high-level cultivator who studied the heritage of the previous era, because this is a very normal thing in the world of cultivators.

"Bring this magic weapon to me. Are there any other magic weapons of the same type? Bring them all to me."

Although a little surprised, Kim Jong-hyun immediately obeyed the order.

There are two magical instruments of this type here, one is the golden fire flag, and the other is a fifth-rank low-grade flying sword: the Vajra Angry Heart Sword.

"Senior, these two magic weapons are cheaper, but they both have some problems." Although Jin Zhengxian wanted to make a business and earn a lot of good deeds.

But he also didn't want to break the hard-earned opportunity to gain connections with the Grandmaster cultivators.

So after a mental struggle, he finally said it hesitantly:

"This Gold Fire Flag is fine. Although it needs to be nurtured after each use, it is indeed as powerful as a fifth-grade mid-grade magical weapon. However, nurturing the Gold Fire Flag requires being in the magma of underground fire. Gold and fire are mutually exclusive. If the underground fire is too strong, it will damage the magical weapon. If the underground fire is insufficient, the nurturing time will be prolonged. Don't be fooled by its current appearance of precious light. In fact, it has been nurtured in the sect for more than 20 years to reach its current state."

"There is also this Vajra Wrathful Heart Sword. The quality of the sword is excellent but it is not sharp enough. The most fatal point is that it contains a Buddhist mantra, which can greatly eliminate the murderous aura. Not only the murderous aura of the opponent, but also the murderous aura of the sword wielder. The effect on the latter is even greater than the former."

After telling everything he knew in one breath, Kim Jung-hyun breathed a sigh of relief. From now on, no matter whether the other party bought it or not, he had been cleared of any responsibility.

"A swordsman has no murderous intent or killing intention, this?" Fang Shiman was a little surprised to hear such words. She had followed Mie Hongzi for many years and had killed many evil demons.

Mie Hongzi would even teach her to start killing in order to cultivate a strong spirit, saying that on the path of cultivation, one cannot go far without this strong spirit.

The flying sword of Vajra Wrath Heart is made of very good material and consumes too much mana. Otherwise, it would probably be reduced from the lower grade of fifth grade to the upper grade of fourth grade.

But in a flash, Fang Shiman also thought about why Senior Brother Lu came here and why he wanted to buy these two magical instruments.

Sure enough, in the next moment.

"It's quite interesting. Please give me both of these magical instruments. How many spirit stones are needed... This instrument refiner is also quite interesting. Deacon Jin, can you introduce him to me? I have some questions I want to ask him."

Mie Hongzi's group consisted of less than twenty people, and they were unfamiliar with the place. It was not easy for them to find the relics from the previous era in a hurry, especially when Tianji Palace and the three overseas demons were already collecting them in secret.

But if we can find local monks who have studied and practiced Buddhism from a previous era, it would be much easier to obtain those Buddhist items, at least we would no longer be without any clues.

Kim Jung-hyun, who had just made a big deal, was excited.

What's more, after selling two magical instruments that had been in stock for many years, he would surely be rewarded with many rewards from the elders when he returned to the sect.

So the answer was very straightforward:

"That weirdo is a good friend of my senior master, so he has been living here for a hundred years. Many of the things he refines are very strange. If you are interested, I can give you the address of his cave. However, he has a strange temper and may not be willing to see you."

"I am just interested for a while. It would be great if Deacon Jin is willing to help me."

With a spiritual stone in one hand and a magic weapon in the other, Jin Zhengxian gave Lu Cheng an address and he lived in a cave in the sea city of Dongxuan Pavilion.

"Brother Lu is very clever and I admire him. From the moment he came to the Treasure Pavilion to the moment he evaluated the magic weapons and demonstrated his swordsmanship, he was trying to find clues about Buddhism. On the first day, he was able to accomplish such a difficult task. No wonder our master always asks us to learn from him."

After walking out of Baoqixuan, Fang Shiman thought about it and finally understood all of Lu Cheng's intentions. However, she inexplicably felt that this senior brother in front of her was deep-minded and did not seem to be a good match for her.

"I didn't expect to find the clue right away, but don't be too happy too soon. Deacon Jin also said that this person has a strange personality. I have made no achievements in Buddhism, and I may not be able to please him with just two magic tools."

"It's better to have a clue than to have no clue at all."

Things were exactly as Lu Cheng had imagined. Although the two found the weapon refiner's cave that day, the door of the cave was closed after they presented the talisman. Even if they wanted to meet him, there was no chance.

Lu Cheng and Fang Shiman had also gone to knock on the door, but there was no response from inside. It was impossible for them to break in, not to mention that they would have to negotiate with the other party at that time. The fact that this was the Dongxuan Pavilion Mirage was enough to prevent them from acting rashly.

Otherwise, he would probably be detained on Tumu Island, waiting for Mie Hongzi to come and take him away.

While waiting, Lu Cheng refined two low-grade magic weapons he had recently acquired one by one, a golden fire flag and a Vajra Angry Heart Sword. In fact, they were quite suitable for Lu Cheng to use at this time, but their prices were higher than their actual value.

(End of this chapter)