Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 16 Choice
The message also said that the path of cultivation is to go against the heavens, and relying solely on what the sect left him, he would probably find it very difficult to make progress.

Therefore, he, as an outer disciple, was allowed to join other sects for cultivation.

Upon closer examination, if an ordinary person were to obtain this technique and cultivate it a little, they would be more than capable of joining a small sect with some resources.

Upon seeing this sentence, Song Yan concluded that this sect leader was most likely gone and never to return.

His words showed no regard for respecting teachers and elders; he only hoped that he, the sole heir of the Sword Sect, could survive in the cultivation world, and that would be considered a success.

"That's a bit too humble."

In truth, to Song Yan, an ant in the world of cultivation, the outer sect of Dongyuan Sect and the outer sect of Jian Sect are all the same.

Survival and the pursuit of immortality—that's the real goal.

However, the scenery and sights he saw at Dongyuan Sect were, after all, the first glimpse he had upon entering the world of cultivation. The few words in the letter left by the Sword Sect that sounded like he was going through a very difficult life did indeed ease his mind quite a bit.

But none of these are the most important things. What really gives Song Yan a headache is the cultivation technique that was left for him.

The Spirit Transformation Chapter.

This technique looks like a fragment from a celestial classic, or perhaps it's a compilation of excerpts from various techniques.

It consists of three parts: general principles, various sword techniques, and "essentials of swordsmanship".

The general outline states that the core of the Sword Sect's techniques lies in cultivating sword skills.

Upon closer inspection, the content of the sword technique is mainly divided into two parts.

Firstly, after a cultivator reaches the fourth level of Qi Refining and possesses a certain amount of spiritual power, they use that power to sever all "spiritual roots," disperse all their cultivation, open up the Sword Palace of the Dao, and plant the seed of the sword path.

In other words, a cultivator cannot have spiritual roots within their body.

Secondly, he cultivated his natal flying sword, which served as a bridge to communicate with the sword repository and to mend the broken lifeline of his spiritual root.

"Dissipate your cultivation and start over..."

Song Yan sighed deeply.

This first point alone was enough to unsettle him, leaving him with no intention of carefully studying how to cultivate his natal flying sword.

Perhaps for those cultivators with exceptional talent or family wealth, when faced with a precious cultivation technique, they would not hesitate to disperse their cultivation and start over.

Qi Refining Level 5.

It's not really a profound state of being.

But for a low-level cultivator like Song Yan, only he himself knows how arduous his journey has been.

If it weren't for the advantage of having been reborn twice, and if it weren't for meeting a benefactor like Granny Qin...

I fear that I will end up like my senior brother Zhao Fengcheng, with no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage and will be expelled from the sect.

At this moment, he was truly faced with such a dangerous choice, and he was in a real dilemma.

"However, in any case, we must not take this risk until we return to our clan after completing this mission."

A few days after returning to the sect from Shiliang, Song Yan received a notice that he had been selected as an outer disciple to participate in a joint sect mission a few months later.

He was initially notified by an outer sect steward named Chen Chen, whom he had never met before. However, a few days later, it was Senior Brother Lin Qing who came to explain the task to him in detail.

"Silent Valley..."

Song Yan had heard of this place before; Jiran Valley was located on the border of the State of Chu, near the territory of the State of Qi.

Although it is called a valley, it is actually a valley and a large area of ​​terraced fields for planting spiritual grains and medicinal gardens for planting herbs.

This place was discovered by the Xuan Yuan Sect, Ling Fu Sect, and Dong Yuan Sect in the past, and they shared it. The daily chores and the care of the spirit valley were all handled by people from the three sects.

Abundant in spiritual energy and located in a remote area, it is usually undisturbed. If it weren't for this fluctuation in spiritual energy, it would truly be a place for quiet cultivation.

When he used to go to the Outer Sect Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to receive tasks, he often saw outer sect disciples participating in a type of task called "spiritual grain ripening".

However, the general requirement is that the disciple be proficient in using water-based magic, and Song Yan never thought he would go to that place.

This mission seems to be different.

“Even with an inner disciple leading the team, there are always risks involved in going out on missions…”

Song Yan temporarily put this "sword technique" aside.

"Let's make a final decision after we return to our clan upon completing the mission..."

However, although it is not possible to practice this sword technique for the time being, there is a method within this sword technique that can be tried in advance.

It's more accurate to call it a method than a method.

Condensing the true essence of swordsmanship.

Originally, disciples of the Sword Sect planted the seeds of swordsmanship in the Sword Town Palace. As they cultivated their spiritual power, sword energy would gradually emerge in the Sword Town Palace.

It can absorb sword energy and condense true essence of swordsmanship.

In the Spirit Transformation chapter, at the end of the section on sword essence, it was mentioned that if one does not yet possess sword energy, one can still follow the cultivation method to directly condense sword essence using spiritual power, although this consumes a great deal of energy and the power will be reduced.

Song Yan made some attempts and progressed quite quickly, but the consumption of spiritual energy was truly intense. It would probably take him half a month to condense this sword essence. In addition, this sword manual recorded many "basic sword techniques," which was a timely help for Song Yan, a complete novice in swordsmanship.

Most of the cultivation techniques and methods within a sect require sect contribution points to exchange for, and these contribution points can often be directly exchanged for spirit stones, which is why Song Yan has always been reluctant to spend them...

I originally planned to exchange for a scroll of offensive spells before this mission, but since I've already obtained this swordsmanship manual, I've saved myself some contribution points.

"Let's go keep our appointment first..."

Song Yan stood up.

Tonight, the "night market" that Granny Qin mentioned will open.

……

Nighttime, Lingyuanzefang city center.

A male and a female monk arrived at the entrance of the night market.

The young cultivator kept adjusting the white wolf mask on his face, seemingly unaccustomed to it.

"What are you doing?"

"Grandma Qin, there's hair on this mask, it's a little itchy..."

"Bear with it! You're a grown adult, why are you making such a fuss..."

Granny Qin did not wear a mask; she simply used a spell that Song Yan had never seen before to slightly adjust her appearance.

Perhaps it was the female cultivator's obsession with appearance that made her still have a face as beautiful as a fairy, even after her appearance was changed.

"..."

Upon arriving at the entrance to the night market, one is guarded by an ordinary-looking disciple of the Dongyuan Sect.

"I am Chen Qi, a steward of Lingyuanze Market."

"May I ask how you two are addressed?"

Song Yan wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that this person's voice sounded very familiar.

Perhaps it was a disciple from the sect whom you see every day who had changed his appearance.

"My name is Qin Yue."

A pseudonym?
"Tongchuping".

Song Yan also casually gave the name of a dead person.

"Senior Brother Tong, Senior Sister Qin, the entry fee is three spirit stones..."

Song Yan was taken aback and turned to look at Granny Qin.

Qin Xijun frowned and secretly transmitted her voice, "Who are you looking at? Fu."

I'll pay.
Sorry, Song Yan reluctantly took out three spirit stones from his Qiankun bag.

"Uh... this senior brother, it's three per person..."

"what?!"

I didn't do anything, just walking in there cost me three spirit stones each. I don't even know if these Blood Pills, Yin Puppet Reincarnation Nails are worth that price!
Song Yan was about to turn and leave when Granny Qin suddenly wrapped her delicate hands around his neck.

"Senior brother, I want to go..."

Qin Xijun rested her head on Song Yan's shoulder, whispered in his ear, and said in a sweet breath, "Take me inside to play..."

Song Yan was speechless and choked with emotion.

No, who is Granny Qin putting on this act for...?

The ordinary-looking disciple simply smiled as he watched them flirt, without saying a word.

Sigh, I'll pay.

With six spirit stones spent, Song Yan's heart was bleeding.

Now, Song Yan could barely afford to refine the Qi-Nourishing Pill.

"Please wait, senior brother..."

"Ok?"

"One more is needed."

Song Yan was stunned, and then a chill ran down his spine.

Chen Qi smiled amicably.

“A spirit pet, that counts as one.”

(End of this chapter)