Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 241 The Myriad Aspects of the Sword!

The spiritual energy draws it into the mouth, transforming it into a continuous stream of spiritual energy that flows through the limbs and bones.

At first, the spiritual energy was icy cold, but it became scalding hot once it entered the Zhendao Sword Mansion.

This change caused Song Yan to frown slightly.

However, this pain is insignificant compared to the pain of merging Qi Sea and Sword Mansion before.

As soon as this continuous stream of spiritual energy entered the Sword Palace, it quickly transformed into sword energy.

At this moment, his body was like a lake gradually filling with deep water.

Within the Sword Palace, the sword energy, which was originally in a gaseous state, became increasingly deep in color and sharper in edge as it condensed, carrying a heavy sense of power as it flowed.

Countless tiny, stream-like sword energies converged from his body, swirling around the core of the sword dao seed, forming a vortex of sword energy that grew ever larger and purer.

Sword beams arose from this, and naturally, their numbers increased.

At the same time, the seed of swordsmanship is undergoing an astonishing change!
The sword seed, which integrates the seven elements of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, and thunder, now radiates a dazzling seven-colored light at the center of the vast ocean of sword energy.

Supported by a continuous stream of spiritual energy and nourished by the sword energy, it began to tremble violently and grow rapidly.

The tender green shoots quickly grew and formed flower buds.

Then, the seven-colored light flowed and merged on the flower bud, and finally, a mysterious and clear sound that only Song Yan's mind could "hear" resounded.

A lotus flower of swordsmanship, manifested from pure sword intent and Dao heart, blooms proudly within the Sword Palace of the Dao.

The petals were not physical objects, but rather phantoms flowing with sharp sword energy and mysterious patterns. Their posture was perfectly natural, a manifestation of Song Yan's flawless immortal foundation!

The blooming of this lotus symbolizes that the foundation of swordsmanship has been basically formed.

At that very moment, a sudden change occurred!
The sword pellet that had been quietly floating in his sword palace suddenly began to emit strong fluctuations uncontrollably.

It seemed to be attracted by the sword-wielding lotus, and suddenly shattered, turning into an extremely dazzling and brilliant spiritual light, which was instantly absorbed into the lotus!

Song Yan was startled, not knowing what was going on.

However, this is the most crucial stage of foundation building, and one cannot afford to be distracted by controlling external objects.

The spiritual light transformed from the mirage pearl merged seamlessly into the sword lotus.

At the center of the lotus, amidst the flowing seven-colored radiance, a faint, dreamlike, and ethereal pale purple glow quietly appeared.

The rosy light did not change the shape and essence of the lotus, but it added a unique charm to it, and the ripples on the edges of the lotus petals had a dreamlike quality.

Song Yan, in his secluded room, had no time to ponder the reason for the mirage pearl's unusual movement.

Because what he had never expected had once again appeared before his eyes.

Around the Dao Foundation formed by the sea of ​​sword energy and the lotus of swords, countless indescribable and mysterious patterns suddenly appeared in the void.

These patterns are ever-changing, sometimes like the earth surging, sometimes like a sea of ​​clouds rolling.

Mountains, rivers, plants, trees, birds, beasts, insects, and fish.

Countless strange phenomena arise and vanish within it, forming an all-encompassing and profound tapestry.

"Dao patterns?"

Song Yan was taken aback, having already guessed some of what was going on.

He never expected that his Foundation Establishment would be able to manifest so-called Dao patterns, since the cultivation technique he practiced was just the most ordinary Qi Condensation Scroll, and it would most likely only be an ordinary Foundation Establishment.

Furthermore, there was no such anomaly in the Foundation Building Scrolls collected by Yuanzhen.

They manifested naturally around Song Yan's Dao base, as if they were a special imprint.

Even Song Yan was unaware of its advantages or hidden disadvantages at this moment.

To Song Yan's surprise, the spiritual power contained in the superior Foundation Establishment Pill completely exceeded his expectations.

The most difficult step for ordinary cultivators, as described in the Foundation Establishment Scroll, was surprisingly easy for Song Yan.

There is absolutely no need for a second Foundation Establishment Pill.

At this moment, the Dao patterns manifested, and the foundation of the Immortal Path was basically established.

Without hesitation, Song Yan flicked his finger and took out hundreds of spirit stones from his Qiankun bag. Under the shock of spiritual energy, they shattered instantly.

It was completely transformed into rich spiritual energy, converging with the last bit of spiritual power from the superior Foundation Establishment Pill.

A pure and powerful force suddenly erupted within the meridians.

This spiritual power did not directly merge into the sea of ​​sword energy, but rather precisely flowed into the newly formed sword lotus flower and the myriad Dao patterns manifested around it.

Like the finishing touch, the power of the superior Foundation Establishment Pill was completely absorbed.

The newly formed foundation instantly became incredibly solid and firm, radiating divine light.

The entire foundation-building process was completely perfected and elevated by this final step, leaving no flaws whatsoever!

The foundation for immortality has finally been laid!
hum!
In that instant, a vast, pure sword aura, imbued with the power of new life, erupted from the lotus, continuously cleansing his limbs and bones from the inside out.

The thick, foul-smelling black grime, mixed with bodily impurities and a little bit of erysipelas, was forced out of the body like a tidal wave by the surging sword energy.

His flesh, bones, and meridians were repeatedly tempered and strengthened under the impact of the sword energy.

Cleanse your marrow and transform your body!
Not only were his old ailments completely gone, but his body was also clearer than ever before. Furthermore, the hidden danger of erysipelas was eliminated, laying a pure foundation for his future advancement in cultivation.

After the exercise was completed, the remaining spiritual energy in the meridians was completely absorbed by the lotus.

"call--"

Let out a soft breath.

A powerful, refined, and completely new feeling, blending seamlessly with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, fills the entire body.

Inner vision of the Zhendao Sword Mansion.

The vast ocean of sword energy was calm, deep, and boundless.

The central lotus flower, representing swordsmanship, blooms quietly, with a dreamlike pale purple glow lingering around its heart.

Around the lotus and the sea of ​​qi, the Dao patterns containing endless mysteries appeared and disappeared, seemingly forming a perfect whole with the lotus.

"finally……"

To the world, it may have seemed like an ordinary day, an ordinary afternoon.

But for Song Yan, it was completely different.

Building the foundation for the Dao can truly be said to be taking a step on the path of cultivating immortality.

Only the Foundation Establishment stage is a true symbol of a cultivator transcending the mortal body.

Divine consciousness and spiritual power go without saying.

The lifespan of a Qi Refining cultivator is almost no different from that of an ordinary person.

The lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is approximately 240 to 280 years.

If a cultivator practices a life-extending technique or other life-extending method, living for more than three hundred years is not a particularly unusual thing.

Perhaps it is for this reason that the ancient Daoist sects and cultivators of the Central Region regarded the Foundation Establishment Realm as the starting point for seeking immortality and enlightenment.

"what!"

Despite the effects of the three Pure Moon Talismans, Song Yan couldn't help but laugh a few times due to his overwhelming joy.

He couldn't believe how happy he would have been if it weren't for these few high-grade second-tier calming talismans.

After a moment, he regained his composure.

He then took out several hundred spirit stones from his Qiankun bag, which he transformed into spiritual energy and combined with the spiritual energy gathered by the Spirit Gathering Sword Array to stabilize his cultivation level.

These spirit stones were originally intended for accumulating cultivation points to quickly reach the Qi Refining Perfection stage, but with the help of the Mirage Pearl, they were no longer needed.

Therefore, Song Yan used it to consolidate his foundation and to stabilize his realm.

Having successfully established my foundation, I feel incredibly joyful. As for the few spirit stones, I might as well use them.

His current spirit carried a certain carefree air, as if saying, "Everyone has their own unique talents, and even if I spend all my money, it will come back again." In the quiet room, amidst the lingering spiritual energy and the faint moonlight, Song Yan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear and bright.

The Observing Void Sword Eyes were not activated, but a sharp edge was contained deep within its eyes.

Just then, a pungent stench wafted over.

Looking down, he saw the blackish-gray grime and impurities on his body that had been washed away by the sword energy of the Sword Lotus.

"Alas."

The clean-loving Xiao Song immediately wanted to leave the seclusion and cleanse himself in the spiritual spring of the cave.

However, thinking about it, Xiao Ju is now in her cave, so this is somewhat inappropriate.

So he had no choice but to use his spiritual power in the secluded room to condense a water curtain, carefully wash himself, and change into a clean Taoist robe.

He then sat cross-legged again to calm his mind.

Having successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm, the inner demons I had been worried about did not appear, perhaps because of the protection of the three Pure Moon Talismans and my thorough preparation.

However, the matter of inner demons remains a hidden danger and should be resolved as soon as possible.

He established his foundation using only one high-grade, improved Foundation Establishment Pill.

There is one mid-grade pill and five ordinary Foundation Establishment Pills given by Qin Xijun that I haven't used yet, so I'll put them away for now.

If Xiao Ju or any of my junior brothers need to establish their foundation in the future, they will find it useful.

He has a lot to do to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, so he will take it one step at a time.

The first thing was to reforge the flying swords in his hands.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, both one's divine sense and the sword energy within the Sword Palace of the Dao Suppressor undergo a qualitative leap. After refining the flying sword, it becomes even easier to wield it.

Of course, since one's natal flying sword is already in harmony with one's Dao foundation, there is no need to go to such lengths.

A day had passed by the time the three flying swords, Ji Linjun, Lianli, and Tiyue, were reforged.

It is worth mentioning that, since Song Yan has now broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm, his natal flying sword has naturally changed as well.

Thus, under the natural operation and nurturing of the Taixu Sword Nourishing Chapter, the grade of the Unmoored Boat also rose accordingly, reaching the level of a top-grade magic weapon, and it continues to grow.

He put away all his flying swords and didn't rush to leave the seclusion. Instead, he picked up the wooden mannequin and, with a thought, entered it again.

However, that familiar feeling returned.

It's unclear whether it's because he's just established his foundation and his spiritual energy is unstable, or whether his cultivation level at the initial stage of foundation establishment is simply insufficient.

He is still unable to cultivate the Taoist arts recorded in the Transmission Wooden Man.

However, the details and name of this technique can now be clearly seen.

"Six Void Heavens Fall Sword Finger".

The mysterious runes inside the wooden figure are no longer obscure and difficult to decipher, but are clearly condensed and combined, ultimately forming a complete inheritance.

Its core content is the entirety of the Daoist teachings contained within the wooden puppet for transmitting the Dharma.

It is indeed a pity that he cannot cultivate it for the time being, but Song Yan is in a good mood now and wants to see the mystery of this technique.

His mind was completely absorbed in it, carefully comprehending its subtle and profound meaning.

Although the name of this technique contains the word "sword," its activation method is not through a real flying sword, but rather through a profound and mysterious finger technique.

With a slight thought, his sleeves moved without wind, and a sharp, serpentine sword aura silently condensed between his fingers.

"The sword energy of the green snake hidden in the sleeve is agile and ever-changing, yet refined and sharp."

"The power of the sword's true essence is unstoppable and terrifying when it erupts."

"Perhaps... we can learn from the operating principles of the Six Void Heavenly Falling Sword Finger and make these two even more powerful."

Once the thought arose, it took root in his heart like a seed.

However, he was well aware that such integration and innovation was not something that could be achieved overnight, and for now, he could only dream about it.

He needs to master the Six Void Heaven Sword Finger technique and solidify his foundation before he can carefully deduce and try it out.

He withdrew from the Transmission of Dharma.

Song Yan finally looked inward at his own Zhendao Sword Palace, where the blooming lotus flower was slowly floating within it.

A unique and dazzling sword aura emanated from it, dreamlike and illusory, radiating a pale purple glow.

Looking back, this successful foundation building was actually a close call.

The so-called "surprise" was that the Mirage Sword Pill suddenly shattered during the Foundation Establishment stage, and a wisp of never-before-seen purple energy merged into the lotus.

At the time, I was at a crucial juncture in my breakthrough and didn't have time to delve into it. Only now can I truly appreciate its profound mysteries.

Now, the Mirage Sword Pill has disappeared and has completely lost contact with him.

It seems that it has indeed been refined into the lotus.

What's going on here...?

The senior in the straw raincoat never said this would happen.

Song Yan was completely baffled.

……

Nan Hongcheng, a thousand miles away.

There was an inconspicuous clay figurine stall set up under the old locust tree at the entrance of the alley.

At the stall, dozens of clay figurines were arranged in two rows, including sword-wielding knights, basket-carrying ladies, and adorable children holding carp.

As you get closer, you can smell the slightly bitter scent of un-dried clay.

The weather was a bit rainy and foggy, and there weren't many children visiting. Instead, there was an old fisherman wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat sitting in front of his stall.

He held an unfired clay figure of a swordsman between his fingertips.

The clay figurine had clear, bright eyes and a wine pot hanging askew at its waist; it was the only unpainted blank on the stall.

The old man in the straw raincoat was chatting with the clay figurine maker when he suddenly seemed to notice something and paused slightly.

"How strange!"

The wisp of energy belonging to the mirage pearl completely dissipated, but it was neither refined nor destroyed.

Instead, it was as if he had sunk into some bottomless abyss, and even his cultivation level was difficult to trace.

"What's that kid surnamed Song up to?"

……

Inside the secluded cultivation room, Song Yan roughly sorted out his thoughts, then with a thought, he summoned the Yin-Yang Pearl and entered the Yin-Yang Realm.

The world remained unchanged, the vast expanse of heaven and earth consisting only of black and white, boundless and immeasurable.

The most obvious change is that the central area is now identical to the scene inside his Sword Palace.

A giant lotus flower, radiating sword energy, stood prominently, its petals displaying profound and mysterious patterns, while its heart also contained a faint purple glow.

Around the lotus, countless phantom images of mountains, rivers, plants, clouds, thunder, birds, and beasts appear and disappear, forming an all-encompassing pattern.

"As expected, they're synchronized..."

Song Yan was not surprised by this.

Once the foundation of the Tao is established, the Yin-Yang realm becomes the place for visualization and projection, so it is only natural that it will change accordingly.

He withdrew his gaze from Dao Lian, his eyes habitually sweeping towards the distant border.

In the past, the edge of this world was a hazy, chaotic black and white, impossible to see clearly.

However, this time, when he raised his gaze and looked towards that distant place, an indescribable shock instantly seized his mind!
It was an unimaginably vast ink painting that almost covered the entire sky!
(End of this chapter)