Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 494 Rain Curtain
The sword's aura was chilling, and it swept across fiercely.

The enormous ghost face was torn into countless pieces!
Amidst the raging white sword rainbow.

The ghost's face was contorted and twisted, emitting painful howls.

Amidst the unpleasant hissing sound.

In a short while, it was shredded into fine black smoke.

They all vanished completely!

The palace halls and pavilions returned to silence.

Jiang Jian stepped down from the black platform and stared at the spot where the ghost face had disappeared, his expression somewhat strange.

On the floor lay a jade pendant with a ghost face.

The funny face I made just now.

It was formed from the ghostly aura it emitted.

"As expected of someone from the Zhenling Guard, they really have some skills."

The jade pendant suddenly trembled.

A phantom image rose from within and appeared before Jiang Jian.

This is a man carrying a sword.

Wearing a ghost mask, he looked Jiang Jian up and down, then cupped his hands in greeting: "Guest Elder Xu Yuan, I was rude just now."

"Let me introduce myself."

"I am the Ghost Guard of the West Pond Pavilion, and my name is Iron Sword."

"I have come to the Sword Platform Palace to receive orders on the orders of Vice Pavilion Master Liu Lingxiao."

Ghost Guards are personal attendants that only those of high status in the West Pond Pavilion can have.

The monster before me is called Iron Sword.

It was the West Pond Pavilion that provided Jiang Jian with the Ghost Guards.

"Your methods of concealment are quite good."

Jiang Jian looked at him and said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, you've always been in the attic and have never left."

Hear this.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard was taken aback.

next moment.

His expression became even more serious: "Guest Elder Xu Yuan, you are right. I can only stay in the Sword Platform Palace and cannot leave."

There was a pause.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard continued, "If you have any orders or needs, please tell me directly, and I will quickly contact other ghost guards to relay the message."

While he spoke, he appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was experiencing a turbulent storm!

The origins of the Ghost Guards are very special.

It is a ghost that the sword spirit transformed into after its death.

Its concealment techniques are almost equivalent to innate supernatural abilities; those below the Divine Platform Realm simply cannot see through it.

But the newly arrived guest elder of the Sword Platform saw right through him, realizing that he had been hiding in the palace all along!
in fact.

Iron Sword Ghost Guard was unaware of this.

Jiang Jian indeed failed to see through his disguise.

just.

Around the Sword Platform Palace, there is a top-level star array set up by Jiang Jian.

To this day, the sensor array has not reacted in the slightest.

This is enough to explain.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guards didn't sneak in; they had been hiding in the attic all along.

"Iron sword".

Jiang Jian suddenly spoke.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard stopped his thoughts and replied, "Here."

The white-robed youth stared at him and said, "Demonstrate your concealment techniques to me in person."

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard paused, his expression hesitant.

boom!
Another blazing white sword rainbow pierced through the air!

This sword rainbow is a hundred times more powerful than the one before!
Boo!

The air was compressed, producing a piercing pop!

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard had no time to react; one of his arms was shredded by the sword light and exploded!
"Xu Yuan, the Guest Elder!"

His body trembled, and he couldn't help but kneel down, looking up at Jiang Jian with an extremely ugly expression!
Jiang Jian lowered his gaze and remained silent.

Between his pale fingers, a blazing white sword rainbow swirled, radiating a terrifying pressure.

this moment.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard finally came to his senses and knelt respectfully on the ground, his face no longer showing any contempt: "Guest Elder, it was my fault for being rude!"

"From this day forward, I will bow my head and obey your orders, and will never dare to show the slightest disrespect again!"

A ghostly aura emanated from his shoulders.

Soon, a new arm grew.

just.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard's face turned as pale as paper.

Clearly, Jiang Jian's sword energy just now shattered a large amount of ghost energy.

It will take a lot of effort to regrow the arm now.

"Get up."

Jiang Jian turned and walked onto the platform, his voice echoing.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard hurriedly stood up, his face extremely respectful: "Guest Elder, the concealment technique you just mentioned is a racial talent of the Sword Spirit Ghost Clan, which others cannot learn."

"However, since you want to see it, I will demonstrate it for you."

He leaped down and landed below the black platform.

next moment.

Under Jiang Jian's gaze.

The towering figure of the Iron Sword Ghost Guard gradually became ethereal and transparent.

Ultimately, it vanished completely.

There was not a trace left.

Looking at this scene.

Jiang Jian activated his karmic fire and tried to scan ahead, but still found nothing.

With complete concentration and careful perception.

There was only a faint, almost imperceptible aura.

It was clearly captured by my own "Netherworld Tribulation Scripture".

"The level of karmic fire also needs to be upgraded."

Realize this.

Jiang Jian said in a deep voice, "Come out."

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard revealed himself, a smug look on his face: "My esteemed guest, I've made a fool of myself."

Jiang Jian waved his hand lightly, too lazy to waste time with him: "Stand guard outside the palace. No one may enter without my order."

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard replied, "Yes."

Subsequently.

He picked up the jade pendant from the ground and disappeared into the palace.

next second.

Jiang Jian suddenly realized.

The star array I set up has been accurately detected!

The ghostly figures darted through the star array and landed outside the pavilion!
this means.

My guess was absolutely correct.

Using a top-tier sensor array, the Ghost Guard's movements can be detected.

This is the powerful utility of tools.

This is also one of the core meanings of StarCraft technology.

By using various star arrays, they can expand their capabilities to unimaginable extent.

Thoughts are surging.

Jiang Jian calmed himself down, adjusted the star array outside, and continued his cultivation.

to him.

Cultivation has become a habit.

The days and nights turn.

Time passed quickly.

Outside the palace, a ghost guard reported: "My lord, Vice Pavilion Master Liu requests your presence to attend the West Pond Grand Ceremony."

Jiang Jian opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Prepare the flying boat, I'll be there now."

The ghost guard replied respectfully, "Yes!"

Xichi Pavilion is a branch of the Tianlu Sword Pavilion.

Every so often, they would recruit talented disciples from their subordinate territories.

The West Pool Grand Ceremony was one of the recruitment methods.

We walked out of the Sword Terrace Palace.

On the bluestone platform, a painted flying boat was moored.

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard stood below the flying boat, a broad smile on his face.

Since Jiang Jian personally intervened and severed one of his arms.

Iron Sword Ghost Guard was clearly aware of this.

This new guest advisor is not someone to be trifled with.

therefore.

His attitude towards Jiang Jian also became very obedient, and he dared not be impolite in the slightest.

"My lord, please board the ship!"

The Iron Sword Ghost Guard reached out his hand, as if to help.

Jiang ignored him, walked straight past him, and boarded the flying boat.

He knew very well that this personal ghost guard was likely used by the West Pond Pavilion to monitor him.

Every move you make may be recorded by him and reported in great detail.

therefore.

Most of the time.

Jiang Jiandu ordered the ghost guards to stay outside and not to step into the star array's range.

Boom!

Heavy clouds surged, and the flying boat took off.

It's fast.

Like a fiery meteor, it soared into the sky from the depths of the foothills, flying towards the top of the giant mountain.

During flight.

A transparent barrier appeared around it.

It isolates the intense, fierce winds from outside.

Look outwards.

Various flying magical artifacts shuttled back and forth between the giant mountains.

Most of them are different flying boat designs.

soon.

The airship slowed down and landed.

West Pond Pavilion Main Hall.

The two deputy pavilion masters and more than twenty elders gathered together.

Hundreds of holographic screens float above the main hall.

On each screen, different creatures from the Spring of Life are participating in the assessment challenges.

The Xichi Grand Ceremony has reached its climax.

Through observation these days.

Almost every elder had a preferred candidate.

"Guest Elder Xu Yuan, you've finally arrived."

At the palace gate, Liu Lingxiao saw Jiang Jian, smiled, and gestured with his sleeve, saying, "This is a seat reserved for you."

This seat was neither too high nor too low, situated between several elders.

This is very suitable for Xu Yuan's status as a guest advisor.

"please."

"please."

After a few simple pleasantries...

Jiang Jian sat down without attracting much attention.

Most of the elders merely glanced at it casually before looking back at the screen.

"Xu Yuan, a guest minister."

Liu Lingxiao turned his head and said in a low voice, "According to the sect's rules, you are to select two disciples to take under your wing at this West Pool Grand Ceremony."

"You're late; most of the good candidates have already been selected."

His expression was somewhat helpless. "If you really can't find anyone you like, you can just pick two from the existing disciples of the Palace Pavilion."

The disciples of Xichi Pavilion are divided into two types.

The first type is the ordinary disciples of the palace.

Such disciples do not have a designated master.

Instead, they practiced together according to the division of the palace.

If someone is lucky enough to be chosen by an elder during the cultivation process, they can immediately soar to great heights and become a disciple with a master's lineage.

The second type is the master-disciple relationship.

Each of them has their own master.

They might be elders of the West Pond Pavilion, deputy pavilion masters, branch hall masters, or reclusive elders.

in other words.

Only the higher-ups of Xichi Pavilion are qualified to take on disciples.

Jiang Jian, as a guest elder, is also considered one of the elders.

Under his tutelage, there must be no fewer than two disciples who have received instruction from him.

Jiang frowned slightly, but did not explicitly refuse. She simply nodded and said, "Let's see."

My goal is to familiarize myself with the local situation and find an opportunity to reclaim Qinglingxi.

Recruiting disciples without any reason is not within the scope of the plan.

just.

If you refuse outright, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.

after all.

Xu Yuan's primary job was to serve as a guest advisor for exchanging sword techniques.

Taking on disciples is a matter of course.

While talking.

The West Pool Grand Ceremony is drawing to a close.

The Heavenly Law Sword Pavilion is more lenient in recruiting disciples than the Demon Kingdom is in recruiting voters.

It does not have high requirements for talent level.

Level 3 talent is the bare minimum.

However, it has strict requirements regarding the type of talent.

Most popular.

It is a talent for "military strategy".

If you happen to acquire a talent related to "sword".

There is a high probability that he will be taken in by the elders and become their disciple!

Secondly, there is the talent of the "martial arts" type.

Thirdly, there is the talent type of "body".

Except these.

The other three talents.

Unless you have extremely high talent or exceptional physical constitution.

otherwise.

Anyone with mediocre performance will be eliminated!
The land of white frost is the opposite.

It places the greatest emphasis on innate talent in both "skill" and "mind".

therefore.

The Heavenly Law Sword Pavilion and the White Frost Kingdom frequently exchange citizens in large numbers as a form of mutual support.

Under this precise training approach.

These two star-lord forces produce a constant stream of geniuses.

The speed at which Divine Platform Realm experts appeared almost surpassed that of other countries and sects.

"Level 5 Military Talent, Divinely Gifted Sword-Shaped Weapon!"

"I want this person!"

Suddenly, another deputy pavilion master stood up, his face full of excitement!
On the screen, there is a battle between two beings at the Spring of Life Realm.

One of them suddenly revealed a divinely bestowed weapon and, unexpectedly, crushed his opponent!
It was a long, emerald-green sword!

Every elder could see it.

This is not a divinely bestowed weapon that was bound to you later in life.

Rather, it was the "military" talent he gained during a divinely bestowed ceremony!

Level 5 talent, Soldier!
The West Pond Grand Ceremony was merely a small-scale event for recruiting disciples within the West Pond Pavilion.

Its scale is not large.

Its influence is also very small.

In this situation.

A level 5 "Soldier" talent has appeared.

That's already enough to make people happy.

Seeing the deputy pavilion master speak.

The other elders exchanged glances, their faces showing disappointment and regret.

soon.

These elders of the West Pond Pavilion broke free from this emotional state and continued to focus on the disciples they had chosen.

"Guest Elder Xu Yuan, do you have any disciples you prefer?"

Jiang saw an elder standing next to him, who had a friendly smile on his face.

He served as a guest advisor who taught swordsmanship to humans and facilitated exchanges of sword techniques.

Jiang Jian was in the West Pond Pavilion, where he did not have to undertake any specific tasks, nor did he have any authority.

There is no conflict of interest between me and these elders.

therefore.

The elders of Xichi Pavilion present all maintained a superficial harmony with Jiang Jian.

None of these elders were fools.

If you have nothing better to do than to argue with a guest elder who has no real power, you'll only be asking for trouble and won't gain anything.

"There are two, though."

Jiang responded with a smile and a gentle tone, without feigning arrogance.

The elder's eyes lit up, and he gave him face: "Xu Yuan, the guest elder, comes from the Zhenling Guard. His standards must be very high. The disciple you have chosen must be quite good."

Jiang Jian chuckled: "Elder Ma, you flatter me."

Elder Ma asked with great interest, "Let me guess, which two are they?"

He turned his head and looked at the screen in front of Jiang Jian. "Is it a level 3 soldier or a level 4 warrior?"

"Both of these people have already been chosen by the elders."

"Xu Yuan, if you want to take down these two, it will probably take some effort."

Elder Ma's smile remained unchanged. "If Guest Elder Xu Yuan is willing, I can help you persuade them to give their disciple to you."

The two people he mentioned are indeed quite talented.

But during the West Pool Grand Ceremony.

These two individuals cannot be considered top-tier.

As for the other elders...

Even if we give it to Jiang Jian, it won't make any difference.

Elder Ma only needs to deal with the other elders and put in a little effort.

That way, you can sell it to Jiang Jian, which is a small favor.

"Elder Ma, I appreciate your kindness."

Jiang Jian shook his head slightly, "The disciple I've chosen is their rival."

Hear this.

Elder Ma couldn't help but show surprise.

He stared at the holographic screen, his tone incredulous: "The first opponent is a level 3 body."

"The second opponent is a level 3 heart."

"These two people performed averagely."

"Normally, I would at most become an ordinary disciple of the Palace Pavilion!"

Before he finished speaking...

In two holographic screens.

The assessment and competition ended almost simultaneously!
The winner of the first match was a Level 3 athlete!
Elder Ma rubbed his eyes and looked at the second screen.

The winner was surprisingly the same person with a level 3 heart!
Their opponents, after their defeat, all clenched their fists, their faces showing resentment!
"Xu Yuan, your judgment is indeed sharp."

Elder Ma exclaimed in surprise, but still advised, "But a temporary battle doesn't prove anything."

"In the long run, these two will find it difficult to achieve anything significant in my West Pond Pavilion."

While the two were talking.

The West Pool Grand Ceremony is about to conclude.

Pass through numerous assessment checkpoints.

And after they competed with each other, revealing their true strength.

More than 300 people have been confirmed as new disciples of Xichi Pavilion!
Most of them will be dispersed to various palaces and pavilions to begin their cultivation careers as ordinary disciples.

Only a very few exceptional talents will be chosen by the deputy pavilion master or elders to become disciples with a master and a high status.

"Gentlemen, please come with me outside."

Liu Lingxiao coughed lightly, stood up first, and walked towards the outside of the hall.

The elders exchanged glances, their faces showing excitement.

The selection of disciples is not just for the sect's benefit.

It is also closely related to their own interests.

If it is a disciple you have trained who performs well.

As a master, one receives a great deal of resources and rewards from above!

"please!"

"please!"

In a show of courtesy.

Many of the senior members of the West Pond Pavilion came to the high platform of the main hall.

Below is a massive platform on the mountainside.

The Xichi Giant Mountain is truly too majestic.

It is large enough to accommodate millions of living beings, who can coexist within it at the same time.

at this time.

More than 100,000 lives gathered on the mountainside platform.

At first glance, it still appears quite empty.

As the airship continued to rise and fall.

The eliminated creatures were sent down the mountain in batches.

At the end.

Only a little over three hundred people remained below the platform.

Almost everyone's face was filled with anticipation and longing.

Besides these newly recruited disciples.

Some of the original disciples of Xichi Pavilion also participated in the recruitment work, guarding every corner of the giant mountain.

Another group, piloting various flying boats, gathered together in the sky, chatting and laughing as they watched the spectacle.

"The lower-level beings of the Heavenly Law Sword Pavilion are relatively simple-minded."

Standing on the high platform, Jiang Jian surveyed the different disciples of Xichi Pavilion above and below, and made a general judgment about the local customs and people.

Tianlu Sword Pavilion, although it is a Star Lord-level sect.

However, the jurisdiction over its subordinate territories is very strict.

The extent to which divine technology is widely adopted is somewhat limited.

This leads to.

The lower-class inhabitants of Jian Ge, as well as ordinary residents with poor talent.

Although they possess identity credentials, they can connect to the Daxing Network anytime, anywhere.

However, in reality, the things they come into contact with are mostly of a rather old-fashioned style.

The aircraft they use are mainly spiritual arrays and divinely bestowed weapons.

In the Xuan Shou Demon Kingdom, star arrays and flying ships can be seen everywhere.

Jiang Jian never saw him once at Xichi Pavilion.

"Guest Elder Xu Yuan, it's your turn." Elder Ma's tone was kind, and his voice came through clearly.

Jiang stopped her thoughts and looked up.

Liu Lingxiao, another vice pavilion master, and more than twenty other elders were all looking at him with different expressions.

Most people had a smile on their face.

Beside each elder stood one or two people, who were the disciples they had just chosen to become their disciples.

Below the high platform.

There are more than two hundred newly recruited disciples.

They looked nervous, praying that they would be chosen by the elders and rise to the top.

after all.

Starting as a disciple of the palace and cultivating step by step is simply too slow.

Only by becoming a disciple of a master can one obtain more resources and rise above ordinary disciples.

"Xu Yuan, you've only recently joined the West Pond Pavilion, so I've placed you in the middle of the order of priority. What do you think?"

Liu Lingxiao pointed behind Jiang Jian and laughed heartily.

Jiang Jian was not the last person to be chosen.

Behind him were some of the weaker elders, who waited quietly.

"It's impossible."

Jiang Jian chuckled lightly, showing no displeasure whatsoever.

This noncommittal attitude.

This put the minds of the many deputy pavilion masters and elders at ease.

The smile on his face deepened.

Provided there is no conflict of interest.

They didn't mind extending their goodwill to a guest elder who had no real power.

“Sect Leader Liu, I have taken a liking to these two people.”

Jiang Jian lightly flicked his robe sleeves.

Two disciple name cards appeared on the holographic screen in front of them.

The elders immediately fixed their gazes on it.

The first business card featured a young man in a gray shirt.

Name: Chen Pingfan

Race: Monster

Bone age: 18 years old.

Place of origin: Xichige, Weishui City, Huishitou Town.

"Talent Level: 3".

"Talent type: Body, wielding countless blades at will."

"Entry-level assessment: Average".

Below Chen Pingfan.

The second business card.

She was a black-haired girl.

Name: Li Wangshu.

Race: Human.

Bone age: 19 years old.

Place of origin: Xichige, Shaocheng.

"Talent Level: 3".

"Talent type: Mind, Elusive and unpredictable."

"Entry-level assessment: Average".

I saw these two business cards.

Most of the elders raised their eyebrows slightly and looked at Jiang Jian.

Obviously.

They believed that Jiang Jian was deliberately not competing, giving way to their own group.

Many people immediately felt ashamed.

One of the elders, even looking embarrassed, spoke first: "Guest Elder Xu Yuan, you don't need to be so polite. Among the remaining people, there are a few with military talent. If you like, you can take them all under your wing."

"Yes, we have no objection."

"Since Xu Yuan is a newcomer, we should be humble and courteous to him."

That makes sense!

The elders all chimed in with their opinions.

Hearing this made Jiang Jian's expression even more peculiar.

at the same time.

One of the more powerful elders gritted his teeth and said, "Xu Yuan's actions make us look petty!"

He turned around, pointed to a level 4 military genius beside him, and said, "I am willing to give this genius to Guest Elder Xu Yuan!"

The military genius lowered his head and looked down, not daring to utter a sound.

Amidst the clamor and discussion.

Vice Pavilion Master Liu Lingxiao, recalling his earlier guess, also looked apologetic: "Guest Elder Xu Yuan, you..."

Jiang Jian gently cupped his hands in thanks: "I appreciate everyone's kindness."

"However, I have indeed taken a liking to these two people."

"I have decided to accept these two as my disciples."

His tone was firm and unquestionable.

The words fell.

On the high platform.

All the deputy pavilion masters, elders, and hall masters looked at Liu Lingxiao.

The Pavilion Master is not here.

Liu Lingxiao is the first deputy pavilion master.

It possesses the West Pond Pavilion, which holds the highest decision-making authority.

"Since Guest Elder Xu Yuan has made up his mind, we can't persuade him any further."

Liu Lingxiao sighed, looked around, and then looked at the senior executives around him. His words became stern. "Xu Yuan, a guest elder, has only just arrived at Xichi Pavilion, yet he acts with such magnanimity."

"It's one thing for you to fight each other all the time."

“If I find out that you are secretly bullying the newly promoted elders.”

Liu Lingxiao emphasized, "The laws of Jian Ge are supreme; I will show no mercy here!"

Hear this.

The elders were startled and responded in unison, "Please rest assured, Pavilion Master Liu!"

Below the high platform.

A disciple of the West Pond Pavilion stepped forward, holding a scroll, and announced loudly, "Chen Pingfan, Li Wangshu!"

"These two are permitted to become disciples of Elder Xu Yuan, serving as master-disciple trainees of the Sword Platform Palace!"

It spreads through the formation.

His voice echoed across the mountainside platform.

in the crowd.

The gray-robed youth suddenly raised his head, his face filled with disbelief!

I heard my name being clearly pronounced.

For a moment, he couldn't even believe his ears!

"The elder has taken a liking to me!"

Chen Pingfan looked up at the high platform.

Dozens of figures stood on it.

Because the distance is too far.

It was blurry and its shape was unclear.

That place is the pinnacle of power in the West Pond Pavilion.

"Junior brother, come with me."

A gentle voice came from behind.

Chen Pingfan shook his head vigorously.

That's when I realized it.

Beside him, a disciple of his master had fallen into his lap and was calmly watching him.

All around.

The other new disciples stared at him with shining eyes, their eyes full of envy!
"Senior brother..."

Chen Pingfan replied, his voice trembling slightly.

Seeing his appearance, the disciple chuckled, grabbed Chen Pingfan's arm, and led him onto the flying boat amidst the intense gazes of the onlookers, which then sped towards the high platform in the sky!
One step to the sky!
From an unknown and unranked disciple of the palace to a disciple under the protection of a master.

Some people spend their entire lives trying to overcome this hurdle.

Some people work diligently and study hard for decades before they can earn a single opportunity.

Chen Pingfan had only recently begun his cultivation journey.

He participated in the West Pool Grand Ceremony and was immediately noticed by the elders, becoming a true disciple of the master!
Until it landed on the high platform.

Chen Pingfan finally came to his senses.

He raised his head slightly and looked at the dozens of Divine Palace Realm experts in front of him. He couldn't help but feel dazed, as if he were in a dream.

"Hello, Junior Brother Chen Pingfan."

A clear and pleasant sound entered my ears.

This allowed Chen Pingfan to barely calm himself down and look in front of him.

Beside him was a girl with long, black hair.

Her expression was calm, her gaze as still as autumn water, unlike her own distraught state.

"Hello."

Chen Pingfan focused his pupils and glanced at the name card on her shoulder.

Li Wangshu.

The identity card is used for the entrance examination of Xichi Pavilion.

Used to display disciple information.

It will only dissipate after the assessment process is completed.

After saying hello.

The two did not say much.

Instead, they all turned their gaze to the handsome young man in a snow-white robe not far in front of them.

they know.

It was this elder who took a liking to him.

Only then can one stand on the high platform and become a disciple of a master.

Whether it's Chen Pingfan or not.

It was Li Wangshu again.

Deep in their hearts, they harbored profound gratitude towards it.

"You two, rest for a while."

"Once the process is complete, we will take you back to the dojo."

Suddenly, the white-robed youth turned his head, revealing a fair and picturesque profile.

Its voice is clear, cool, and pleasant to hear.

Li Wangshu couldn't help but take another look.

Can be followed.

Realizing her rudeness, she immediately lowered her head and said, "Yes."

Chen Pingfan responded in kind, "Yes, Master."

just.

Chen Pingfan was unaware of it.

This phrase, "Master."

Hearing this from the white-robed youth.

It made him frown.

"You two..."

Jiang's gaze turned slightly cold, and he only spoke halfway through his sentence.

After thinking for a moment, he still didn't say it.

Once a master and disciple relationship is established, there is cause and effect.

Whether or not they call him "Master".

It won't have much of an impact.

soon.

The West Pool Grand Ceremony concluded perfectly amidst the competition among the many elders.

In this process.

Jiang Jian received the most goodwill and gestures of goodwill.

Many elders invited Jiang Jianqian to the temple for a chat.

just.

Jiang Jian cited the fact that he was new to Xichi Pavilion and had many affairs to attend to.

These banquets will be postponed for the time being.

I will go there after I have sorted out my own work.

Time flies.

The next days.

It was quite ordinary.

Jiang Jian, under the identity of "Xu Yuan", gradually adapted to the work of the guest elder.

Every so often, the Sword Platform Palace will be opened to teach sword techniques.

Any disciple of the West Pond Pavilion who is interested can go to the blue stone platform to listen in.

To the surprise of these disciples...

This guest elder's understanding of swordsmanship.

Indeed, he is completely different from the Master of Xichi Pavilion!

Whether they are ordinary palace disciples or disciples of higher status.

As long as you go and listen attentively when Jiang Jian opens the pavilion to impart the Dharma.

Their understanding of swordsmanship has improved to varying degrees, and this improvement is readily apparent.

This way.

More and more disciples came to listen to the lectures.

When Jiang Jian opened the pavilion for the third time.

The once vast and empty bluestone platform at the foot of the mountain.

It was almost full, and it was impossible to find a seat!
Some clever disciples even reserved their spots in advance and resold them to other disciples for a reasonable amount of Saturn digital currency.

The matter of the Sword Terrace Palace.

The other deputy pavilion masters and elders naturally knew the truth.

Their relationship with Jiang Jian became more friendly and harmonious.

after all.

This guest elder usually stays at home and doesn't participate in any conflicts of interest.

They do not take a single thing from the West Pond Pavilion's share of spiritual taxes, resource quotas, or the transfer of power.

The strong reaction to his opening of the pavilion to teach the art clearly demonstrates that this person possesses genuine talent and has his own unique attainments in swordsmanship.

Even their own disciples, after listening to the lectures, have given feedback one after another, saying that they have benefited greatly from exchanging sword techniques with Guest Elder Xu Yuan.

even.

Another elder instructed his disciples to record the lectures and bring them back to their own monastery to watch secretly.

for these.

Jiang Jian didn't care.

this time.

Besides his meditation and teaching, he also opened a temple to preach the Dharma.

The rest of the time was spent exploring the exact location of Qingling Creek.

After familiarizing themselves with Xichishan and determining the current state of Qinglingxi.

A complete plan formed in Jiang Jian's mind.

If this plan is completed...

Not only can it bring Qinglingxi back to the Demon Kingdom.

It could deliver an unimaginable and devastating blow to the strange bird of Xichi!

……

……

……

The rain is as light as silk.

A light breeze carries a chill.

Green weeds have already sprouted in the cracks of the bluestone.

These little grasses sway gently.

The leaves, glistening with dew after a light rain, are a beautiful sight.

suddenly.

A pair of clean satin embroidered shoes stepped onto the stone steps, without getting a speck of dirt on them.

Li Wangshu raised his eyes and looked at the palace doors that had not been opened for more than ten days.

Hesitated for a moment.

She still channeled her inner energy and softly called out, "Master."

The girl's voice was instantly swallowed up by the sound of the rain.

The raindrops fell in a light drizzle.

On the bluestone slab, the water droplets shattered into even finer fragments.

Li Wangshu sighed and turned away with some disappointment.

Her jet-black hair, tied up with a jade hairpin, was exposed to the rain and slightly damp.

Against the backdrop of the girl's fair face, she looked even more beautiful and charming.

For more than ten days.

This was her countless visits to the Sword Terrace Palace.

Every time I looked up, the door never opened even a fraction.

Since joining the Jiantai Palace.

Li Wangshu enjoyed a wealth of resource support that he had never dared to imagine before.

Her spiritual cultivation also soared rapidly.

These ones.

All of this made her feel extremely grateful to her master.

From time to time.

She would then take out the jade slip containing her own photographs that she had carved during Master's lectures.

I carefully reviewed and studied it again and again.

"This technique is really too difficult."

"At every crucial juncture, it always seems like something is missing, making it difficult to decipher the mystery."

Amidst a thin veil of rain.

Li Wangshu walked quietly with his back to the Jiantai Palace.

She raised her head and gazed at the towering mountain that stood at the edge of the sky.

Above it, a massive vortex of fortune swirled, rumbling in all directions.

She had long been accustomed to going to see her master when she encountered obstacles in her spiritual practice.

just.

This time, Master went into seclusion for more than ten days.

This made it impossible for Li Wangshu to concentrate on his cultivation.

Her mind was filled with uncontrollable turmoil.

"If only Master were here."

“Even if Master doesn’t say anything, I can still calm down and focus on my cultivation while staying under Master’s tutelage.”

“What was originally an extremely difficult pass can now be breached with a single touch.”

Think of this.

In a daze, Li Wangshu seemed to hear the sound of the gate opening.

She initially thought it was just her imagination.

but.

Somehow.

As if possessed, she subconsciously stopped and turned around in a daze.

The end of sight.

Beneath the gates of the Sword Platform Palace, amidst the curtain of rain.

A creature dressed in a snow-white robe stood silently.

He stood beside the towering pillars of the palace, his jet-black hair soaked by the rain.

The clear, pleasant voice pierced through the rain.

It reached Li Wangshu's ears with remarkable clarity.

"Let's talk inside the hall."

All things in heaven and earth seemed to fall silent for a moment.

Li Wangshu was stunned for a moment, then his eyes revealed indescribable joy. He didn't know what to say, so he turned around and leaped away.

In her heart, however, she was talking wildly to herself.

"My master spoke to me..."

Fair earlobes with a blush.

Li Wangshu landed in front of the Sword Platform Hall, forced herself to calm down, gently gathered her slightly messy hair, and bit her lip: "Master."

Jiang Mian's expression remained calm. He nodded slightly, turned around, and walked into the Sword Platform Palace.

Li Wangshu hurriedly walked up the stone steps and followed behind him into the palace.

The palace gates were not closed.

The rain grew heavier.

Jiang Jian took two futons, lightly brushed the sleeves of his snow-white robe, and sat down on the ground: "Tell me about any obstacles you encountered in your cultivation over the past ten days."

Hear this.

Li Wangshu raised his head and looked at the handsome young man in white robes who was so close to him.

This is the bone structure that Master would only reveal inside the sword platform.

Previously.

I always listened to the lectures under the master's seat together with Chen Pingfan.

This is the first time I've been so close to my master.

Li Wangshu's heart pounded wildly, like a deer's heart pounding in its chest.

Suddenly.

She realized that her thoughts were quite rude.

Subsequently.

Li Wangshu forcibly cleared his mind of distractions and reflected on his spiritual practice.

He recounted his cultivation progress in great detail.

outside the temple.

The rain is gradually thinning.

The grass on both sides of the stone steps, after being washed by the rain, became even more vibrant.

I do not know how long it has been.

Li Wangshu stepped out lightly and descended from the Sword Platform Palace.

Her spiritual energy was almost completely depleted.

Only the thoughts within my heart continue to tremble and surge.

There with Master.

With just a few words, he revealed the obstacles to his own spiritual practice.

even.

Even his divinely bestowed talent, "appearing and disappearing unpredictably," was evident.

They all offered brief guidance after watching the videos.

This allowed his magical power to experience a rapid and significant improvement!
"Master, please focus on your cultivation and I will not disturb you any longer."

The young girl bowed respectfully towards the Sword Platform Palace.

Subsequently.

She turned around, smoothed her skirt, and walked down the stone steps.

Walking on the bluestone slabs covered with rainwater and grass.

Even in the flowing strands of hair.

They were all filled with joy.

……

(End of this chapter)