I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 206 Sword Peak!

Hearing the person from the main peak directly calling out Xie Yuan's name, the disciples in the morning training immediately cast their eyes over.

When Xie Yuan heard this, he felt an inexplicable tightness in his heart. Then he heard the two disciples calling Lin Cheng's name again, and then went to the formation of the four training disciples next to him to find Lin Zhen and Pei Yu.

The four of them stepped out together, and Xie Yuan finally understood why the sect leader had called them, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

The others and all the outer disciples who were in morning training, seeing that the four disciples who had just completed the trial were called out, also had some guesses and revealed expressions of great envy on their faces.

Especially those old disciples who had been in the outer sect for some time, seeing that these four newcomers this year were about to be promoted to the inner sect, their eyes were filled with mixed emotions besides envy.

Although it hasn't been officially said yet, it is most likely that he has been summoned at this time.

I heard that there were some accidents during the trial of these four people, and they actually offended the Grandmaster and entered the ruins, but they were safe and sound in the end. Not only did they have a great harvest, but they will definitely be promoted after returning with merit.

As for the ancient ruins, even the inner sect disciples and even the direct disciples of each peak have rarely encountered them.

It was the first time for these people to come down the mountain, and they encountered such a big thing. It was bad luck, this opportunity was hard to come by. It was too dangerous for the outer disciples who had just come down the mountain. Who knew which unlucky guy had caused this good start? He might be a troublemaker in the future, so we had to stay away from him...

But looking at the results, it’s good after all.

The outer disciples were filled with envy, as if they had bitten a hundred lemons. They stared at the backs of Xie Yuan and the other three with dim eyes, making them feel quite uncomfortable.

There's nothing I can do. I was really lucky this time and escaped with no harm.

Others probably could not imagine that their real danger was the previous fight with the horse bandits. When they entered the ruins, well, to be honest, they did nothing at all. They woke up in a safe place, surrounded by treasures. Not long after they explored, the eldest brother came to escort them, and they walked sideways on the second floor.

Others would risk their lives to enter the ruins, but this time they explored the ruins like going on a picnic, and the experience was excellent. Lin Zhen and the other two couldn't help but sigh at how lucky they were.

As for why they were lucky and the horse bandits were unlucky, they must have grown in stones... Neither they nor Xie Yuan could explain it. Luck is just luck.

Xie Yuan walked at the end of the group, following his senior brothers and sisters obediently, walking along the stone steps to the top, stepping on the clouds and mist, and reaching the main peak of Yunshan Mountain step by step.

Going up to the main hall square, anyone will be attracted by the sharp peaks protruding behind the hall at first sight.

No matter how you look at it, the sword tip really looks like a sharp sword pointing straight to the sky, slashing towards the infinite height, as if representing the sword-seeking spirit of Yunshan throughout the generations.

Several people looked at the holy place of Yunshan with reverence, solemnity and a hint of expectation, and then walked towards the majestic hall under the sword peak.

The people from the main peak had been here several times, but except for Xie Yuan who was very familiar with the wooden boards outside the hall, the others had never actually entered the hall.

Following the two disciples into the magnificent main hall, in this hall that symbolized the foundation of the Yunshan Sword Sect, even Xie Yuan breathed a little lighter.

The main hall has a very high dome and is coupled with an extremely wide hall. The two rows of neatly arranged, completely aligned chairs make it look extremely solemn.

Whenever there is an important matter in the sect, it is often discussed here. Countless decisions that have affected the Sword Sect for hundreds of years were made here.

On the wall of the main hall hung a row of portraits of the ancestors. The few people looked at them with respect. The portraits were different. They were not just half-length portraits. Some were dancing with swords, preaching, catching tigers, and even watering flowers. It seemed that the ancestors of each generation had their own preferences. They did not seem so serious and suffocating.

However, Xie Yuan caught sight of the second portrait at a glance. The portrait depicted a one-armed swordsman swinging a sword on the edge of a cliff. His expression was serious and calm, and his heart was pure, which could be felt even by people outside the painting.

This is the second generation ancestor of the Yunshan Sword Sect, the great master swordsman who truly carried forward the Yunshan Sword Sect. He was also born with one arm and was determined to be unable to practice. However, he relied on his perseverance and wielded the sword for thirty years, and finally realized the truth at the sword peak, and then became famous all over the world.

“Now I know that the master was able to realize the truth with the help of a treasure. If it weren’t for the Black Book, perhaps the master would not have been able to achieve his wish…”

Xie Yuan was thinking inexplicably, and suddenly he felt that he seemed a little disrespectful to his predecessors, so he couldn't say that.

"The Black Book has always been here, but how many people have become grandmasters? When the second generation ancestor swung the sword, he probably didn't know about this thing. But he still swung the sword with one arm day after day, year after year, and finally achieved something... The Black Book is not his cheat, the Black Book is his reward. God helps those who help themselves."

Thinking of this, Xie Yuan suddenly had an idea and asked himself.

If there was no panel, would he still be willing to practice so hard?
If it were him, would he be willing to keep giving it his all for something that he couldn't see any results?

Xie Yuan had no answer for a moment.

He exhaled silently:
"If I didn't have this thing, I would be an ordinary college student. I might not survive more than three episodes after traveling through time. Li Mazi would have killed me.

"Fortunately, I have it. How should I put it? It's not a small gift, this is my talent.

"But...what if one day I can no longer see these things? Can I still practice martial arts with full confidence? Can I still think that becoming a master is just a matter of time?
"Will I still embark on the path of cultivation?"

Xie Yuan frowned slightly and his pace gradually slowed down.

He was a little hesitant and doubtful, and suddenly wondered whether he really wanted to practice martial arts.

Maybe, I just have this kind of cheat, so I just want to try it out twice?

If not, I would just be an ordinary person?

Maybe he is not suitable for martial arts at all?

Xie Yuan stood there for a long time, until he saw the portrait of the second-generation ancestor again, and saw the expression of the man in the portrait who was focused on swinging the sword.

Xie Yuan's frown gradually relaxed.

"meeting."

He said softly, causing his fellow disciples to look over in surprise.

Xie Yuan shook his head without explaining.

Even if from now on, he no longer has the panel and the golden finger, he will still practice martial arts.

Perhaps it will be difficult for him to break through every bottleneck naturally, and without data to indicate, it will be difficult for him to evaluate whether each of his actions is correct.

Perhaps his achievements will be limited throughout his life.

But Xie Yuan will continue to practice martial arts and cultivate himself.

He has already embarked on this road and seen the scenery along the way.

It’s really beautiful... He wants to go to a higher place to take a look.

Even if he was locked up, he could only practice on his own, and his progress was very slow.

But if he doesn't try and keep trying, how will he know how far he can go?

Xie Yuan looked at the portrait of the second-generation ancestor with a serious and solemn expression.

He is no longer the frightened college student. He is already a warrior on the road, so no matter what, he will not stop.

In the ancestral hall of the Yunshan Sword Sect, Xie Yuan suddenly understood his own feelings and the heart of a warrior.

At the side door of the main hall, Li Xingtuo, a young man with silver hair, stood there quietly, looking at several young people who were solemnly paying homage to the portrait of the ancestor in the main hall. His eyes slowly swept over them and finally stopped on Xie Yuan.

He looked at it for a while and then said:

"Are you all here? Lead them to the study."

Only then did they realize that Li Xingtuo was standing to the side and they quickly saluted.

The two disciples led the four people into the side hall, walked around the corridor, and entered a large study room that looked like a martial arts arena.

This is the sect master’s study.

Xie Yuan secretly marveled at the spaciousness of the study room. He was afraid that it could really be used as a place for the sect master to practice sword techniques whenever he felt like it. After all, even if he needed to meet with guests, this place was too big.

It’s good to be the sect leader.

Xie Yuan had just been inspired in front of the portrait of the ancestor. He had some insights, and his mood was open and relaxed. He even had the leisure to secretly look at the furnishings in the sect leader's study. The other three were not as indifferent as he was. They all watched with their eyes and noses, and did not dare to breathe in front of Li Xingtuo.

Li Xingtuo sat behind the desk, his eyes swept across the four outer disciples in front of him, paused at Xie Yuan, and said:

"Everyone, do you know why I called you here?"

A few people knew it roughly in their hearts, but it was difficult for them to say it out loud. What if they guessed wrong?
Seeing that they didn't say anything, Li Xingtuo smiled slightly:
"Your first trial down the mountain was full of twists and turns, ups and downs. In all the years in the sect, your trial was the most special. When I first went down the mountain, I just killed a few bandits. It was ordinary and not as memorable as yours. But it was my first time after all, and I still occasionally think back to that scene until now.

"I'm sure you've thought about it more than once in the past few days. Maybe you're still dreaming about the wind in the desert and the shadow of the pagoda?"

Several people showed an expression of being hit on. Li Xingtuo laughed and said:
"Since you are so impressed, then tell us what you think of your performance?"

The four of them pondered for a while. After Xie Yuan left the battlefield, he returned to his simple and honest appearance, willing to follow others and would never be the first to stand out.

Especially in front of Li Xingtuo, he planned to answer whatever was asked without saying a word. In front of this top master with a sharp gaze, Xie Yuan was afraid of revealing his true colors.

Lin Cheng saw that although Pei Yu didn't dare to act aloof in front of the clan leader, his face was tense and he was too nervous to speak. This was probably another kind of aloofness.
Junior Brother Zhang was dazed and his sister was a little stage-frightened, so he, the elder brother, had to go first.

So Lin Cheng stepped forward, bowed, and said with his chest held high:
"Master, I think my performance is... okay."

"Oh, Lin Cheng thinks he's okay."

Li Xingtuo smiled and said with interest:

"Expand and tell me."

Lin Cheng said honestly:

"The first time we went down the mountain for the trial, it was mainly to broaden our horizons and experience a real battle. And this time we gained a lot of experience. Whether it was the real big horse bandit group in the Western Desert or the ancient ruins behind, they were all things we had never thought of before.

"We started from Fengshaji and fought against horse bandits repeatedly. We gradually went from a small group of horse bandits to a horse team chasing them, and then to a real large group of horse bandits encircling and suppressing them. With the help of my senior brothers and fellow disciples, we were able to cope with the escalating dangers. I also went from having trembling hands when killing people to knowing how to hold the sword so that the blood would not make the hilt slip, and I also gained some insights when I was about to fight.

"I believe they are the same. It is really good to harvest so much in a few days."

Lin Cheng spoke to Li Xingtuo in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, which made Xie Yuan look at him with a new respect.

Li Xingtuo nodded and looked at the other people.

With Lin Cheng's help, they went much more smoothly and talked about similar insights and gains, without any mistakes.

After listening to their self-evaluation, Li Xingtuo smiled and said:
"Not bad. It's really good to have such a harvest on my first trip down the mountain.

"In fact, I have already asked Zifeng and Zhenyang about your performance. Zifeng praised you all highly, especially Lin Zhen. He praised your talent in every word. It seems that you have made a deep impression on him."

Lin Zhen said reservedly:
"Brother Huang, you are overpraising me."

"Well, besides Lin Zhen, Zifeng also praised one of you in particular, and that's Zhang Shan."

Li Xingtuo said:
"He said that Zhang Shan's cultivation was originally the lowest, but he was not afraid of actual combat, and gained something in every battle. He grew very quickly and was a rare fighting talent.

"Zhang Shan, tell me, why did you perform so much better than the others in battle?"

Seeing Li Xingtuo looking over, Xie Yuan had a simple and honest look on his face:
"Master, I don't know either. I just felt that when I saw the enemy trying to chop me down, my mind became much clearer and my movements became more agile."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Li Xingtuo smiled and said:

"Then you are indeed born to fight."

He skipped this section and continued:
"Based on Zifeng's description, your performance against the bandits was remarkable, especially since this was your first time coming down the mountain and your first time fighting and killing the enemy. It was not easy to perform like this.

"And your decision later in the ruins, and your cooperation with Zifeng, was even better. Although you didn't experience any battles, in a place like that, with your strength, making steady decisions and not being blinded by greed was already the best choice.

"And, whether facing the bandits or in the ruins, you never gave up on your lone companions... Oh, it was Zhang Shan both times.

"Well, you didn't give up on Zhang Shan, that's good. The loyalty of fellow disciples is the most precious thing. Of course, when the time comes, we still have to carefully assess the strength of the enemy and ourselves, and seek help from the sect when necessary. If you are bullied outside, you can report to the sect and seek help at any time. I and other elders, as well as any teacher, senior brothers and sisters, are your backers. The Yunshan Sword Sect is united and will not abandon its disciples."

Li Xingtuo said a lot, and then made a summary:

"So, as your first trial down the mountain, although it was not completed perfectly, you all demonstrated your strength and potential under such a complicated and dangerous situation, and the trial was very successful. I think you can directly enter the inner sect to practice. You should pack up and go to get acquainted with the sect in the next two days."

Finally hearing these words, Xie Yuan, like the other three, showed expressions of joy and excitement at the right time.

As for the inner sect, the conditions and treatment are naturally better. Compared with the outer sect, the food and accommodation are better, and the spiritual energy in the Ruoyun Peak is more abundant, which is naturally of great help to cultivation.

However, if it's just about entering the inner gate, there shouldn't be a need for Li Xingtuo to come and tell you, right?
Xie Yuan thought to himself, feeling somewhat expectant.

The other three were happy for a while, then restrained their expressions a little, looking at Li Xingtuo quietly. Seeing that he seemed to have something else to say, their hearts began to beat faster.

Li Xingtuo looked at it and smiled faintly:
"Also, during this trip to the ruins, you brought back a lot of medicinal pills, which are also a great addition to the sect's pharmacy. And the books you brought back, although there are no cultivation methods applicable to our Sword Sect, the things recorded in them are related to ancient times and are all worth exploring.

"From the encounter with the Lu family cavalry to the final disclosure of the secret realm he discovered - although it was mainly due to Xie Yuan's contribution, you also played a significant role, allowing Elder Lu and I to arrive in the first place, which gave us the upper hand and led to this harvest. This was also a huge blow to the Western Region. You have made an indelible contribution to this result.

"The sect has always been clear about rewards and punishments. I have discussed this with Senior Brother Lu. The merits you have made this time are enough. You can enter the Sword Peak for enlightenment once."

Several people, including Xie Yuan, widened their eyes and showed excitement when they heard the words.

Jianfeng!

The supreme holy place of the Yunshan Sword Sect, where the founder founded the sect.

After that, the Yunshan Sword Sect produced countless world-famous top swordsmen, and all of them had stories and legends of attaining enlightenment at the top of their swords.

And Xie Yuan knew even more what was inside the sword peak.

Jianfeng has a very special status in the Yunshan Sword Sect. It is not only a holy place for comprehending superb swordsmanship, but entering it has become a symbol of honor.

Many inner disciples have never had the opportunity to enter the Sword Peak for enlightenment, but these few people have not yet officially transferred to the inner gate, but they have the opportunity to enter the Sword Peak first!

Is it possible that I could gain some insights inside and bring the sect's top sword skills to the inner sect?

Lin Cheng and his companions have already started to imagine whether to choose the Nine Styles of Cloud Dragon or the Thousand Mountains and Mist Hidden Sword, or simply learn the Floating Light and Shadow Sword?
Lin Cheng couldn't help but ask:
"Master, shall we go now?"

Li Xingtuo laughed and said:
"It's not impossible to go now, but for your own good, I advise you to go back and prepare well and adjust your state. The opportunity to enter the Sword Peak is rare, you must comprehend it in the best state, it's still too hasty today."

Lin Cheng and his companions thought what they heard made sense, so they had to suppress their excitement and planned to wait for a few days until they were fully prepared physically and mentally before entering Jianfeng to cherish this hard-earned opportunity.

Xie Yuan didn't want to wait any longer. With his talent, he could just go in and get some fresh air. He couldn't wait to know what the sword peak looked like and where the Black Book was.

However, since Li Xingtuo said so and everyone had to go back to prepare, he naturally could not express his opinion.

"Okay, go back and prepare well. Don't get so excited about this that you forget to practice these days. Hard work accumulated day by day is a million times better than enlightenment at the peak of a sword."

After the matter was settled, the four of them bowed and said goodbye to Li Xingtuo, and left the study room under the guidance of his disciples.

Li Xingtuo sat behind the desk, his eyes swept over the backs of several people, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

When the four returned to the outer courtyard halfway up the mountain, many people immediately surrounded them, chattering and asking why the sect leader had summoned them.

It was not until they personally confirmed that they had entered the inner sect that the outer sect disciples began to congratulate them one after another. Many of those who knew them well even said, "If you become rich and powerful, don't forget us."

Although everyone's mood is complicated, they cannot skimp on their appearance.

Especially Xie Yuan and Lin Cheng, this pair of hard-working men, were actually involved in the inner sect at this time, which made many people feel mixed emotions.

Although I always wanted them to leave, when they really left, I felt like ants were crawling all over my body and wanted to call them back...

In terms of talent, these two people were not the best in the outer sect, but they entered the inner sect before anyone else, which was unacceptable. Could it really be useful to practice like them?

All kinds of things were happening around the four of them at once, and the Lin siblings and Pei Yu, who were experiencing all this for the first time, were still not quite used to it. They just felt that why were their fellow disciples, who were usually so close to them, talking so awkwardly at this moment?

Either it's full of sourness like a vinegar jar, or it's like there's a thick and sad barrier between them.

There are very few people who can really congratulate in a friendly and dignified manner in such a situation, even the disciples of Yunshan Sword Sect have good personalities.

After all, few people can still laugh when they see the latecomers surpassing them.

Three of the four returned to the courtyard to pack up their things with mixed feelings, but Xie Yuan had experienced a lot and didn't take it seriously.

He just watched the winding stream, rushing out of the cliff and dispersing into mist all over the sky, thinking that he might miss the moonlit night on the cliff in the future.

I wonder what the scenery is like at Ruyun Peak, where the inner gate is located? He has never been there.

It’s a pity that no one enjoys this beautiful scenery with me, so I have to enjoy it all by myself.

Xie Yuan sighed for a while, packed up his things - mainly various spiritual medicines, hid them deep in the packages, and then waited for the three of them, under the guidance of the servants over there, to move away from the stream waterfall where they had lived since going up the mountain.

Ruyun Peak is not far from the main peak of Yunshan Mountain.

The main peak of Yunshan is like a sword, reaching high into the sky and straight out of the clouds, while the top of Ruyun Peak is more like a large platform, a hundred feet lower than the location of the main peak hall. It is exactly where the clouds and mist never dissipate all year round, hence the name Ruyun Peak.

"Won't the inner courtyard be damp?"

Xie Yuan thought like this as he followed the thick fog.

Although the clouds and fog were not so thick that one could not see one's hand in front of one's face, even with the eyesight of a cultivator, one could not see more than a few feet away, and the vision was greatly obstructed.

However, just as he walked along the stone steps to the location where there were houses, Xie Yuan felt that his vision became clearer and the fog had become much thinner, just hazy; not only was there almost no obstruction in front of him, but when he took a deep breath, the spiritual energy seemed to be more abundant here.

"There is a Yunqing Gathering Spirit Array near the top of the mountain. It draws spiritual energy directly from the surrounding clouds and gathers it here."

The disciple who led the way saw that several people were surprised and took the initiative to explain.

Xie Yuan suddenly realized that there was a spirit gathering array here. The treatment was indeed much better than that of the outer sect.

It’s no wonder that Yunfeng was chosen as the inner sect. The inner sect is larger than the temples of other peaks, and it requires a spirit gathering array, which is a bit too expensive.
However, if one chooses to establish the inner gate on Ruyun Peak in the clouds, and use the Yunqing Gathering Spirit Array that absorbs cloud energy, then the effect will be best and it will be very suitable according to local conditions and materials.

I thought the founder liked the atmosphere here, but it turns out he was just considering the money... It is indeed not easy to run a sect.

"There are many courtyards from here to the top of the mountain, and some of them are empty. You can choose one yourself." A private courtyard, one for each person?
It's worthy of being the inner door! It's comfortable.

Xie Yuan didn't say that he disliked Lin Cheng that much, but being able to live by oneself was always better than sharing a house with others.

Especially since he has so many secrets, having a private courtyard would make it much more convenient for him to practice.

Xie Yuan chose a secluded courtyard on the cliff. As soon as he opened the door, he could see thousands of green mountains and thousands of ravines. The view was excellent and magnificent.

Lin Cheng unsurprisingly chose a place close to him, but it was closer to the inside, and outside was a green lawn and steep rocks, the scenery was much more beautiful and elegant.

Lin Zhen chose the elegant residence by the stream, Pei Yu chose the secluded villa among the rocks, and the four new members of the inner sect all had new homes.

"Junior Brother Zhang, it's a pity that I can't live with you. I have benefited a lot from the time we ate, slept and discussed swords together. Hey, I think this courtyard is quite spacious..."

"...Brother Lin, we live so close to each other, so we should keep in touch. Go in now."

With a bang, Xie Yuan closed and bolted the door, leaving Lin Cheng outside shaking his head regretfully, while Xie Yuan inside shook his head helplessly.

With his help, especially after going down the mountain this time, Lin Cheng was already on the road and no longer needed him to visit him every day.

This courtyard is similar to the one outside the gate, a small courtyard with a few rooms, but it was changed from being occupied by two people to being occupied by one person.

Xie Yuan put the things away, then took out the treasures, counted and sorted them carefully, and smiled.

There is no way, I can’t stop feeling happy every time I see these gains.

He pondered for a moment and decided to start taking it and concentrate on practicing after Jianfeng returned. In the past few days, he did as Li Xingtuo said, adjusting his state to wait for Jianfeng's enlightenment.

If he had taken something nourishing like blood ganoderma at this time, Li Xingtuo might be able to tell it at a glance.

Xie Yuan recalled his performance today, made sure that he had not revealed any flaws in front of Li Xingtuo, and nodded slightly.

The problem is not big.

……

three days later.

The main peak of Yunshan Mountain, the rear hall.

Xie Yuan looked at the place where he had once worked hard, feeling somewhat emotional.

Looking back... well, just a few months ago, I was repairing the ceiling here.

Now he was standing at the entrance to the Sword Peak in the back hall, ready to go in. Finally, he was no longer restricted to just the leaking wind.

I was looking forward to going in and taking a look at it at that time, and finally I have waited until now.

He stood here upright with Lin Cheng and others, waiting for the commander to come over and give instructions, when he suddenly felt as if someone was looking at him.

Xie Yuan turned his head instantly, only to see a errand disciple in the corridor outside the window, lowering his head in panic.

Tian Zhuang…?

Xie Yuan was stunned and found that it was an old acquaintance who worked in the servants' compound at that time.

He is still doing odd jobs here... I remember he was very active at that time and had a good chance of entering the outer sect.

But it seems that I have grabbed the spot...

Xie Yuan originally wanted to say hello, but when he saw Tian Zhuang lowering his head, he paused and took his step back.

They were both menial workers at the beginning, and he came in later than him. Now Xie Yuan has become an inner disciple who can enter the Sword Peak to gain enlightenment, but Tian Zhuang is still doing menial tasks here.

I'm afraid that even if it's a well-intentioned greeting, it may not be a good thing.

Xie Yuan shook his head slightly, and suddenly saw the main peak disciple guarding the door in front of him asked kindly:
"Junior Brother Zhang, did you run into someone you know?"

Xie Yuan turned around and nodded honestly:
"Brother, you know, I also did odd jobs here before, and that was the brother who taught me how to do things."

The disciple smiled and said:
"Of course, we all have an impression of you. You work diligently and properly. At that time, we thought you would definitely be able to enter the outer sect. However, you were promoted to the inner sect so quickly, and you can also enter the sword peak..."

He showed a hint of envy. Although he was a guard disciple here, he had never been in there.

"As expected of Junior Brother Zhang."

Xie Yuan said a few words modestly, then looked back and said casually:

"In fact, it was Senior Brother Tian who taught me how to be rigorous and careful at work, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to do it so easily."

The disciple listened and said thoughtfully:

"Come to think of it, Tian Zhuang has been working here for quite a long time, and he has done a good job indeed. Well, shouldn't it be time for him to join the outer sect? I'll ask the manager later."

Xie Yuan nodded silently.

Tian Zhuang is a good person and works hard, and he deserves the opportunity.

The Yunshan Sword Sect has always been generous in promoting talents and training disciples, but there are so many disciples on the mountain that it is impossible to take care of them all.

If the servants have a good reputation among themselves, the higher-ups may not hear it; but if an inner sect disciple praises it, others will take a second look.

Xie Yuan had worked here for so long before, and he had seen this guard disciple many times, but he had never been taken seriously like this. However, this was human nature, and it didn't matter whether it was good or bad. If you want to make a loud voice, you have to stand high.

As one's cultivation level increases, one will naturally stand higher. When one reaches the Grandmaster level, one can even fly to the sky.

However, Xie Yuan already understood that he did not practice martial arts in order to look down on others from the sky, so he did not care whether others could hear his voice or not.

He just wanted to go up and take a look.

The little episode passed in a flash, and after waiting for a while, Li Xingtuo arrived at the back hall.

All the disciples saluted together, and Li Xingtuo waved his hand, very easy-going:

"Are you all here? Are you ready?"

Huang Zifeng led the four people and said in a deep voice:
"Master, we are ready."

The four people completed the trial well, thanks to the contribution of team leader Huang Zifeng, so he also got the opportunity to enter Jianfeng.

Li Xingtuo smiled and nodded, then pointed to the spacious back hall and the heavily guarded gate leading to the back mountain:

“Zifeng is here for the first time too, so maybe you know more than them, but you should still listen carefully.

"The Sword Peak is a single peak that reaches up to the sky. It is extremely steep, or in other words, there is no way to get there. The founder discovered this peak that was naturally shaped like a sword, with sword energy lingering around it. He then gained enlightenment here and founded our Yunshan Sword Sect.

“The second generation ancestor Jian Feng wielded the sword for thirty years and finally achieved the state of inner and outer unity, carrying forward our Yunshan Sword Sect.

"Then the sixth generation ancestor attained enlightenment at Jianfeng and became a great master of the sword. He built ninety-nine platforms on Jianfeng and set up a forbidden formation around Jianfeng. From then on, only the back hall could enter Jianfeng. Jianfeng also changed from a strange, precious and holy place to a forbidden place.

"The founder did not allow ordinary disciples to enter, not because he wanted to use the treasure land for his own benefit. Rather, from the time when Yunshan was established to the time when the sixth founder was established, countless disciples went to Jianfeng to learn sword skills, but in the end, they were too reluctant. At the very least, their foundation was damaged, at the medium level, they became possessed, and at the worst, the sword energy pierced their hearts and killed them on the spot.

"Jianfeng is a treasure land for sword cultivators, but it is also the biggest trap for sword cultivators. Many disciples clearly felt that they were unable to do it, but they were reluctant to leave because of the supreme sword intent in front of them. In the end, they ended up never being able to wield a sword again.

"So the Sixth Generation Master thought hard and set the rules for sword enlightenment at Jianfeng. Only those who have achieved success and have been recognized by the master are not allowed to enter. This rule is still used today.

"There are ninety-nine stone platforms from the bottom to the top of Jianfeng. The closer you get to the top, the stronger the sword intent becomes. In addition to the sword intention, each stone platform has the sword marks and even the swords left by the predecessors. They are also the essence of the previous generations of swordsmen. Going up the stone platform to gain insights, whether it is sword intention or sword marks, will naturally benefit you greatly from the sword way.

"When you enter this time, Zifeng is not allowed to go above the 29th step, and the four of you are not allowed to go beyond the 19th step. It is up to you how far you go and how long you meditate within this range. But just remember one thing, if you feel reluctant, leave immediately, do you understand what I mean?"

Li Xingtuo looked serious, revealing the majesty of a clan leader. Several people immediately bowed their heads and responded:

"Master, I remember this."

"In that case, let's confirm one last time whether you are ready. If you are not ready, you can wait a few days. I won't blame you. Please don't force it."

Li Xingtuo asked patiently.

Several people looked at each other with determined eyes. They had been fasting, bathing, meditating and cultivating their energy in the past few days, and had already adjusted their condition to the best.

"Okay, let's go in."

Li Xingtuo waved his hand lightly, and an invisible sword energy shot towards the gate of the back hall.

The surface of the gate flashed with light, as if there was a sword light rippling along the strange patterns like water, and then the tall palace door slowly opened.

A fierce whirlwind mixed with a slight stinging sword intent blew into the back hall, and the green mountains behind the door suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

Breathing the wind blowing down from the sword peak, everyone felt refreshed and their minds became clear. Looking at the stone platform that seemed to be floating stone and circled up along the dangerous peak, they were eager to give it a try.

"Go."

Li Xingtuo said with a smile, and the five of them saluted together, stepped out of the back hall, and entered the range of Jianfeng.

After a few people left, Li Xingtuo waved his hand and closed the door of the back hall.

Then he turned to the side, went up to the second floor, stood at the railing with his hands behind his back, and looked out, watching several young men start to climb the Sword Peak.

Not long after, Qin Zhenyang rushed to the second floor, bowed to his master, and also looked at Jianfeng, somewhat puzzled:

"Master, why did you approve so many levels for several junior brothers and sisters this time?"

"More? Where do you think they can go?"

Li Xingtuo smiled faintly.

Qin Zhenyang pondered for a moment and said:

"Ten to twenty-nine is the range of Qi and blood transformation. Junior Brother Huang has a great talent, but he has not broken through for long, so he probably stopped at around the twenty-second level. The other junior brothers and sisters... although they have entered the ruins and used the Blood Dragon Pill, they have not yet broken through the outer training. Junior Sister Lin Zhen can probably reach the eleventh level, and the other three will not be able to go beyond the outer training range. Master, if you allow them to reach the nineteenth level, will they misunderstand?"

Qin Zhenyang speaks frankly to his master. As long as what he says is right, his master will never lose face.

The nineteenth floor was far beyond the strength of several people, but Li Xingtuo gave it to them, fearing that they would be too inexperienced and fail to make a clear estimate, so they climbed up forcefully and suffered injuries.

Li Xingtuo just laughed after hearing this and said ambiguously:
"That way you can see more clearly."

After listening to this, Qin Zhenyang thought for a moment and nodded slowly.

He bowed his hands:

"Master, I have finished my morning lessons. You can go and have a rest. I will keep an eye on my fellow disciples."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Xingtuo waved his hand, pulled a chair and sat down, looking as if he wanted to stay and watch.

Qin Zhenyang was stunned for a moment. As the leader of a sect and a top master, Li Xingtuo had too many things to do, whether it was cultivation or sect affairs. How could he have enough spare time to watch a few young disciples reach the top?
"It will only take a day. Zhenyang, make a pot of tea and sit with me. It's rare for us to have a day off."

Li Xingtuo saw what his eldest disciple was thinking and gave instructions with a smile.

Even if we expect these junior brothers and sisters won't stay for long, it's enough to show that Master attaches great importance to them...

Qin Zhenyang quickly brewed a pot of Yundingdian tea, thinking to himself.

Xie Yuan stepped out of the back hall, with the sky above his head, facing the dangerous peak, and the sword wind bathing his body. He felt... like he was back home.

He took a deep breath and walked forward excitedly, but saw several of his companions stopped at the door. He turned back and asked curiously:

"Brother and sister, why don't you leave?"

"Junior brother, doesn't it hurt..."

Lin Zhen's pretty face frowned slightly and she said while biting her lip.

Xie Yuan took a quick glance and found that the four people, including Huang Zifeng, all showed signs of difficulty, and he was suddenly awakened.

The Golden Bell Cover that he had cultivated, plus the Tianqing Fruit, improved his physique, and the sword wind was like a spring breeze blowing on his face. Not to mention that he had long been accustomed to being in the sword cave. Others were different from him. It was their first experience and they all felt a little uncomfortable for a moment.

Xie Yuan instantly showed a distorted expression, and said strangely:

"Oh, now that you guys mentioned it, I feel..."

"What a dull piece of wood."

Lin Zhen shook his head angrily and amusedly.

Huang Zifeng behaved better than the others. Seeing the pain on Lin Zhen's face, he said with concern:

"Junior sister, if you are not ready, why not come back next time."

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Huang. I can still hold on. This way, next time, I won't have to climb Jianfeng Peak forever."

Lin Zhen pursed his lips and said:
"Let's go together."

Several people walked forward against the sword wind and soon reached the first stone platform at the foot of the mountain.

This stone platform can accommodate about ten people at the same time. It is flat on the top and convex on the bottom, as if it was pulled out of the ground and embedded on the sword peak with great magical power. Xie Yuan looked up and saw that the stone platform was tilted upward and surrounded the sword peak until it reached the top. There were a total of ninety-nine large stones. He couldn't help but feel a little shocked.

"When you reach the level of a Grandmaster, you may not know about filling up the sea, but you should be able to move mountains."

At the foot of the sword peak, the sword intent was everywhere. Several people frowned, but still jumped onto the first stone platform firmly.

On this huge rock platform, dense sword marks crisscrossed, like a battlefield after a great battle.

Xie Yuan looked at it for a while and saw that almost every trace had its merits. He nodded secretly:
"It is indeed a legacy left by our ancestors. I guess if you didn't have some understanding, you wouldn't dare to carve a mark on it."

If you study these sword marks carefully, it will be helpful to the way of swordsmanship.

However, the five people only needed to adapt themselves briefly before jumping onto the second-step stone platform next to them, which was one level higher.

The sword wind became slightly stronger.

Xie Yuan saw that there were still many sword marks on it, which seemed to be more exquisite than the first level, and he thought:
“Only those who have a good understanding dare to carve higher.”

He subconsciously looked up, gazed at the highest point, and his heart beat fast.

I wonder what kind of exquisite sword techniques are there?
The few of them climbed up several steps, and at the fifth level, Lin Cheng began to feel a little tired.

But he gritted his teeth and persisted. After everyone confirmed that he was fine, they continued to move up to the eighth floor.

At this level, except for Huang Zifeng and Xie Yuan, everyone else looked serious.

"The Sect Master has given us the 19th level. I don't think we can even get past the 10th level."

Lin Cheng gritted his teeth, he had almost reached his limit here.

Pei Yu took a breath, forced his way up to the ninth floor, and then shook his head:
"I am here."

After saying this, he sat cross-legged beside him and began to comprehend it with his heart.

Several people came up one by one. Lin Cheng looked at their backs from behind with a firm look in his eyes, muttering:

"Heaven will give great responsibilities to this person..."

He let out a low shout, leaped up, and stood firmly on the ninth floor where the wind was blowing!

Several people looked at him. Lin Cheng wiped his sweat and forced a smile with a pale face:

"The ninth floor. I can go there, too."

Lin Zhen asked worriedly:
"Brother, are you still okay?"

"No way."

Lin Cheng's answer was unexpected. He said:
"I just proved that I can come up. But the leader said that I can't force it."

After saying that, he turned around and jumped down, jumping two steps in a row until he reached the seventh floor, then he sat down cross-legged.

On the second floor of the rear hall, Li Xingtuo and Qin Zhenyang were drinking tea. They were a little surprised when they saw this scene.

Li Xingtuo smiled and said:
"This Lin Cheng is quite interesting."

Then he looked at the people on the ninth floor, his eyes filled with expectation and curiosity.

Huang Zifeng saw that everyone had come up and stepped onto the tenth floor first. Then his expression changed slightly:
"This place is completely different from before. It's like... we're at the center of a gust of wind. Be careful."

Lin Zhen's forehead was already covered with sweat. She closed her eyes and felt it for a while, then opened them again with a determined look and jumped directly to the tenth floor.

Seeing that Lin Zhen had a difficult expression, but was still able to stand on the tenth floor, Xie Yuan couldn't help but think to himself:

"The tenth floor and above are definitely different from the lower floors. Since we're here, it would be a waste if we don't go up to gain insights. But Lin Cheng and I are both 'third level practitioners', and he's on the seventh floor. If I go up, well... we're both external practitioners, so there's not much difference. If Lin can really reach the tenth floor, then I won't be noticeable if I go up. Since the sect master gave us the nineteenth floor, it means he thinks that those of us who are external practitioners can all reach the nineteenth floor."

Xie Yuan thought for a while, made up his mind, and whispered:
"I'll try too."

After saying that, he jumped up to the tenth floor with difficulty.

　There was a typo in the last name yesterday. It has been changed.
　　The update time has been unstable recently. It is really difficult to update 10,000 10,000 a day. I have tried my best. Please bear with me, orz
　　
　
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