Beichen Sword Sect's Headmaster's Secret Records

Chapter 424 Returning to the True Nature of the Three Elements
Humans tend to blindly worship beings who are stronger and superior to themselves.

Because some people are mentally ill who deliberately fall into the abyss, walk into darkness, and venture into the wilderness to chase after the twinkling stars in the sky.

But the vast majority of people are still just weak, social creatures born on this land.

Suddenly faced with an endless wilderness, suddenly faced with an overly vast universe, suddenly lost the warm and familiar shelter, one cannot survive without blindly following the crowd, and cannot feel at ease without sticking together.

Without the guidance of a leader, the protection of a strong person, or the command of a chief, a person alone will be lost in the darkness of nothingness, unable to extricate themselves from endless loneliness and nameless fear.

Therefore, those who are entrusted with the responsibility of being 'leaders' will seek out someone stronger than themselves if they know they are not strong enough to lead the group and want to escape the heavy pressure of this responsibility.

Once they leave their comfort zone and familiar hunting grounds, and enter a wider world, those who are blindly followed and are at a higher level will inevitably feel lost and will involuntarily seek the leadership of those who are more outstanding and superior than themselves.

In this way, all kings were born, and all gods were born.

In this way, the person who stands at the top is born.

Why is she looking at me like that?

Seeing Ciyun gazing at him with affection, her eyes sparkling with admiration, Tiedan was also puzzled and turned to ask.

"Quack? Asking me?"

He Tong was picking up the trash that Tie Dan had carelessly smashed when he heard the sound and scratched his head.

"Well, maybe he was intimidated by the sect leader's divine might and captivated by his charm, and thus became aroused?"

That's how it is in our area. Whether human, animal, or demon, they all like to breed with the strong.

Tie Dan looked suspiciously at the scholar who was starting a fire to boil water and serving tea.

The scholar shivered and quickly said,
"No, no, no, I can also be intimidated and shaken, it's just that students don't do this..."

Ferritin glanced at him, then stretched out his hand.
"show me."

The scholar was startled, but he was also clever and knew what Tie Dan meant. He took out a golden box from his robes, containing a Taoist book, a scroll of weapon manuals, and a bolt of silk, and respectfully presented them to the scholar.

"Student Qingguang was fortunate enough to obtain a Taoist book of immortality. He began his Taoist studies and explored to the Nascent Soul stage on his own. However, he was frustrated by the lack of guidance afterward, so he often came to Ciyun Temple to borrow Taoist scriptures."

This magical artifact is called the Samadhi Divine Net. I forged it together with the Iron Sword Divine Nun according to the method recorded in the artifact manual, for self-protection. I offer it to the venerable immortal.

Ciyun quickly stepped forward to interject.
"Master, please forgive me. This weapon-refining manual is indeed a superior weapon-refining method. Many of its techniques are unheard of and quite commendable. However, it uses many rare and precious materials, and nowadays many natural treasures are on the verge of extinction, so many powerful treasures can no longer be refined."

However, this Samadhi Divine Net is impervious to swords and spears, and immune to all harm; it is truly incredibly powerful. Even better, my Cloud Palace has secretly kept a scroll of Golden Spider Silk and a strand of Yi Wood Immortal Vine for many years. Moreover, my daughter learned from a visit to the Immortal Palace years ago that the Eastern King's Mansion still possesses a bolt of Ice Soul Silkworm Silk. Now, the entire Eastern Kingdom has been captured by rebels, and chaos reigns. We are planning to join forces to retrieve it, and after another sixty years of refining, we will succeed.”

Having just witnessed Tie Dan effortlessly wipe out a group of people, and even being unable to defeat their mounts, Qingguang Scholar, now exposed, was powerless to resist. He could only wait for his judgment with a bitter face, thinking to himself that he had suffered a terrible misfortune. He was about to lose all his Taoist and magical treasures, and he just hoped to save his life. As long as he was alive, he could always make a comeback. He thought he should stay away from nuns in his next life. What a damn bad luck...

To everyone's surprise, Tie Dan flipped through the weapon manual, did some quick calculations, and immediately determined the outcome.

"So that's how it is. You are indeed destined to be with the Free and Unfettered Sect."

"what!"

Upon hearing this, Qingguang thought it was all over. The demonic label had been attached to him, and he was afraid he would be killed to silence him, his body and soul destroyed. His body went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

"what?"

Ci Yun looked completely bewildered, wondering why she didn't know this guy was also from the Xiaoyao Sect.
Tie Dan didn't bother to deceive them and casually returned all the calligraphy treasures.

"Among the Nine Lineages of Freedom, there is one called Freedom Exquisite Pavilion, which is a sect specializing in the crafting of magical treasures."

Although it is considered part of the Free and Unfettered lineage, it was actually founded by the sect's founder, the Nine Heavens Immortal Lord, who swept through the Immortal Palace's treasury and the Taoist manuals for crafting artifacts and treasures from the Imperial Workshop, thus creating his own sect. Therefore, the Free and Unfettered Sect is closer to the ancient Taoist sect than to these rare treasures. Not to mention these rare treasures, it should also possess the crafting methods of the Immortal Palace itself.

Your Excellency must be the reincarnation of an ancient immortal from Linglongxuan. Regardless of any past ties or connections, you have now been reborn after your death. Moreover, there is no longer any record of the Dao of Freedom in this book. These magical artifacts and manuals are all things you have researched and developed yourself, so there is nothing shameful about them.

It just so happens that I have also visited the ruins of your esteemed Linglongxuan sect and benefited greatly from it. I have also received much inspiration and guidance in the art of weapon crafting, and I cannot fail to repay this debt.

I see that Your Excellency's spiritual awareness is currently unclear, and you have not yet awakened to your past life. You are still practicing in the mountains and wilderness, which may cause you many inconveniences. You don't even have any materials at hand, so you can't show off your skills.

Why not join my Nine Yin Mountain sect and become a sect elder, a weapon-forging elder, helping to forge swords on a daily basis, and also studying my profound methods? When you are reborn after your death, you can also join my Sword Sect to cultivate.

If you refuse...

Seeing that this killing star had slaughtered hundreds of miscellaneous cultivators without even blinking, and knowing that his own combat strength was less than one percent of that of a human, the scholar with the green light dared not refuse and quickly bowed.

"Thank you for your kind attention, Immortal! This student, Qingguang, pays respects to the Sect Leader! I am willing to contribute my humble efforts to the Sword Sect!"

Tie Dan nodded, then glanced at the crane standing beside him, looking on expectantly, before finally asking,
Do you have a name?

Seeing that my chance had finally come, the crane quickly knelt down, bowing three times before answering.

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, Xiao Chu was originally a celestial steed raised by the Crane Pavilion. Although it entered the Dao and received its ordination, transforming into human form..."

However, the temple has been unable to recruit students over the years and has never been able to find a suitable master, so it has no chance to become a disciple and is now waiting to be used at Yuntai Peak.

"I am honored by the Sect Leader's favor and wish to serve as his vanguard and mount. I humbly request that the Sect Leader bestow upon me a name."

Tie Dan nodded, knowing that the crane was one of those unclaimed, stockpiled mounts that could be acquired by exchanging some valuable items, so he casually remarked.

"Flying like the wind, drifting like snow, let's call it Snow Wind."

"Thank you, Sect Leader, for bestowing upon me this name!"

Just then, Qingguang finished brewing the tea, so Xuefeng and Qingguang served tea and water, and each of them offered a cup to Tiedan as a welcome to the group.

Upon seeing Tiedan creating a group chat, Ciyun quickly came over to join, but to her surprise, Tiedan flicked his sleeve and stuffed her and the still-snoring Grand Princess back into his pocket. Then, amidst the bewildered expressions of the scholar and the crane, he loudly proclaimed...

"Since we're already here, why don't we have some tea together, friends?"

"..."

Then, from the shadows not far away, a mound suddenly rose up, making a rumbling sound like churning sand and gravel. A person emerged from the ground. Stepping into the moonlight, one saw it was an old beggar, smiling kindly and bowing respectfully.

"Oh my, Sword Master Beichen, what a coincidence, what a coincidence!"

Tie Dan chuckled, knowing full well that at this time and place, the patriarch behind the Wang clan would definitely show up.

"Who is it? It's Lord Xuanyue. You've come to ask for your brother's wife, haven't you?"

Xuan Yue was stunned and didn't know what to do for a moment.

Tie Dan shook his head.

"I can't write two 'xuan' characters in one stroke, so I should give you face."

"But I still have a use for the Grand Princess. Lend me sixty years, and I'll return her to your family when I'm done." Xuan Yue immediately broke down in his guard.

"W-what! Sect Leader, don't joke around! Using it for sixty years would be terrible! Are you trying to hatch an egg?!"
Fellow Daoist, you are so powerful, please don't play tricks on this old man. Let's talk this out. Why don't you name your price...?

Tie Dan shook his head and said,
"There's no room for negotiation. These sixty years are mine. You're welcome."

"I should thank you!"

Xuan Yue was furious and drew his sword.

"Enough talk! Let's draw a line!"

Tie Dan nodded in agreement.

"You don't want tea? Fine, then I'll experience the high level of the Three Elements Extreme True Sect this time."

Xuan Yue's eyes darted around, and he realized something was wrong. This guy's arithmetic was so fast that he could see through his entire background in just one glance. He was practically naked in front of people. Xuan Yue was also on tenterhooks and felt uneasy.

"Your Excellency... have you met me before?"

Tie Dan didn't deny it, shook his robe, and stood up.

"I know the God also likes to wear this outfit, so please don't wear it anymore."

Xuan Yue: "Hiss... Don't be so arrogant!"

Qingguang was taken aback when he heard this, and quickly took off his clothes and put them on inside out.

Xuefeng glanced at him, spread his wings, grabbed the two bystanders, and flew them aside, clearing space for them to fight.

Well, if a person has never been beaten, they'll need to be beaten before they'll speak properly.

Now that Xuan Yue Shenjun's true colors have been exposed and his reputation ruined, he can't let this go. He has to put on a show and pick up the pieces of his lost face.

Tie Dan didn't care at all; it was just a matter of one sword strike anyway.

Of course, if the two sides are complete strangers, hiding their identities and pretending to be ignorant, then everyone can use all their means and unleash their deadly moves, drawing blood right away, fighting tooth and nail to survive.

But since the Xuan Yue Sect Leader and the Xuan Tian Sect Leader have already addressed each other by name, and everyone is a sect leader of the Xuan Sect, the head of the mountain, a big shot with a lot of influence, it is natural to maintain a facade of harmony. Even when drawing a line, one must be mindful of boundaries. It is enough to have a discussion, so as not to really get into a fight and cause a complete rift between the two sects, a fight to the death, and unnecessary bloodshed.

"Alright, fellow Daoist, please look! Returning to Dust and Transforming into the Dao!"

Then, Xuan Yue let out a long roar, condensing his Dao Qi. A blue light bloomed, and spiritual power flowed. The Dao Qi in the world surged and rolled in. A stream of blue Qi rose from his feet and rushed to the top of his head. In an instant, his whole body condensed into emerald jade, and his whole person seemed to have turned into a jade sculpture.

"Divine Qi Shatters Mountains!"

Then, golden light burst forth from his spine, as if a mountain had collapsed and the earth had shattered. Streams of golden light burst forth from the jade, spreading out from his ribs and enveloping his entire body in protective light. Then, a burst of light shot out from his forehead, and his face was instantly filled with golden light. His body was protected by divine energy, and his whole body was like cast iron. From a distance, it shimmered with luster, as if his whole body was covered in gold paint.

"Xuanming Seals the Heavens!"

But this change wasn't the end. Then, white Qi and water mist burst forth, and Xuanming Dao Liquid gushed from the Qi channels of the 360 ​​acupoints around the body, condensing into nine layers of smoke-like mist and fluttering immortal robes and feather garments on the body.

In the blink of an eye, amidst the flickering of azure, gold, and white light, Xuan Yue had already forged jade-like skin, golden bones, and ice-clad armor; his Dao body had solidified into its pinnacle. That was precisely...
The Daoist Qi of Lingxiao condenses on jade-like skin, the Divine Edge Iron Vein forges a golden body, the Frost weaves a Cloud-Ascending Cloak, and the Three Flowers Gather at the Top reveal the true nature.

This is the ultimate and supreme martial art of Tianfu Mountain!

"The Great Dao Body of Returning to the Three Primal Elements!"

Tie Dan carefully observed these changes, calculating with his hands, his mind unfathomable. He couldn't help but nod slightly.

"So that's how it is. Your sect has actually refined the three escape techniques of Divine Qi, Returning to Dust, and Profound Netherworld to their peak, achieving a unified origin. Truly, it is incomparably powerful and extraordinary."

However, among these three elements, the Divine Qi should still be the sharpest, with Water and Earth as its supporting elements. In this way, the Divine Qi will be continuously generated, its power reaching its peak. When facing an enemy, it can also adapt to the Dao and change form, making it difficult to restrain.

Xuan Yue nodded.

"Fellow Daoist, you have excellent insight. As expected of someone who fought your way to the top of the Nine Peaks, you are indeed quite skilled. But I wonder if you can withstand my sword strike."

What's there to say about Tie Dan? After all, he's refined more than just three Qi; he's refined nine Qi. He can easily break through with a simple ball. Right now, he's just playing around with someone.

"Come."

Having just witnessed this kid slaughtering hundreds and putting on a show, Xuan Yue dared not be careless. He raised his hand and flicked his fist, unleashing a barrage of Azure Sky Fist Shadows.

"Piercing the sun into the azure sky! Breaking through the air like jade! Shaking the peaks across the mountains! Trembling the earth and shattering the mountains!"

It has to be said that, unless they are instantly killed, these old guys in the Xuanmen who have cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage are really quite capable.

Although this Three Elements Returning to Truth Dao Body is not perfect, it is still worthy of being called both offensive and defensive. With the Dao Body transformed like this, not only are ordinary swords, fists and feet unable to break the true body, but the three Dao techniques of Returning to Dust, Divine Qi, and Profound Darkness naturally cannot cause any damage. It can even switch escape techniques at will, and escape into earth, stone, refined gold and flowing water at will. Techniques such as pointing to copper and turning the earth into a prison cannot trap it.

At this moment, Xuan Yue took the lead in opening his Dao Body and showed no mercy. He instantly leaped forward, moving with earth-like speed, as fast as a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he threw a punch, unleashing a set of exquisite and profound fist techniques.

After just four exchanges, Tie Dan could tell that although the core of this boxing style was still based on the power generation techniques of Gangquan, it had indeed been modified and evolved into an internal martial art by incorporating Taoist Qigong.

In short, the power accumulation system of Gangquan was changed to the Xuanmen internal energy method. In this way, the power of the fist no longer depends on the muscles, but on the level of cultivation. The higher the level of internal energy, the more unparalleled and fierce the fist power will be. With the addition of Guichen Dao Qi internal injury enhancement, every punch will have a shocking fist intent that can cause mountains to collapse and the earth to cave in.

Furthermore, it incorporates the ever-changing footwork and positioning techniques of the Xuanmen school. Each move involves dozens of feints and real attacks, and each punch is combined with the vibration of Yin and Yang energy to penetrate the body, break through defenses, and unleash multiple bursts of power. It is truly a supremely exquisite and masterful technique!

Considering that it's called the Three Elements Return to Truth Divine Skill, how could it only have one set of fist techniques called Return to Dust? It's likely that Divine Qi, Profound Darkness, and Divine Qi each have their own matching killing moves, attacking according to the opponent's attributes. In the end, there might even be a ultimate move like Three Elements Return to Truth to unleash.

If an ordinary person couldn't dodge in time and got hit by his combo attacks, they would probably become like a punching bag, being relentlessly beaten and knocked into the air, their feet barely touching the ground, until they were hit by hundreds of combos! They would be brutally beaten and killed, reduced to ashes!

Unfortunately, it had no effect on Tie Dan.

After all, no matter how strong your punches are, they're useless if you don't dare to come and hit them.

Indeed, Xuan Yue displayed four moves, which were actually four variations, yet he couldn't land a single punch.

This is certainly not because he is kind-hearted.

It was because Tie Dan made a sword incantation with both hands, forming swords with one hand, Zixia, and the other, Chisha, using one hand to guard and the other to respond.

Regardless of whether your moves are real or feint, regardless of the force of your punches, the sword will respond to the punch, and the sword will respond to the punch.

You come and I go, even if you don't come, I still go.

No matter how skillfully you wield your fists, there will always be a sword aimed at your fist, and a sword pressed against your heart.

"What kind of trick is that?!"

"Responding to what is seen, the style of responding to what is seen!"

(End of this chapter)