Borrowing a sword

Chapter 239 Xu Ziqing's Enemies
"Defying fate?" Qin Xuanxiao's expression changed upon hearing these four words.

He wouldn't be particularly shocked if someone else said those four words.

Because nowadays, any chance of inheriting a legacy is exaggerated by some people, who claim it as a destiny that defies the heavens and changes one's fate.

But as the crown prince, he scoffed at this. He thought that everything others had worked so hard for was nothing special.

That's just how the world is sometimes.

How can your sweat and blood compare to my amniotic fluid?
The underlying principles are different.

When he spoke of defying fate and changing destiny, he truly did defy the heavens and alter his destiny!
It might even be more exaggerated than we imagine!

"What exactly happened to Huo Dingyi?" Qin Xuanxiao wondered.

Perhaps that's why he betrayed the organization and the Moon Kingdom?
He immediately looked at Ming Xuanji and asked, "Old Imperial Advisor, what did you divine?"

Ming Xuanji looked at him with his empty eyes, shook his head, and said, "I can't figure anything out."

This is the most deadly and terrifying thing!

“Even the Dao Ancestor from a thousand years ago couldn’t have predicted this variable,” Ming Xuanji continued.

It's unclear whether he was trying to save face or emphasize the seriousness of the problem.

"I tried to set things right, but I suffered a backlash instead."

"There is a problem with Huo Dingyi's birth chart."

"His destiny has been altered."

"Moreover, their methods are extremely sophisticated, surpassing even mine."

"Even above the Dao Ancestor?"

He wasn't entirely sure about that.

Although he was from the Moon Kingdom, he held the Dao Ancestor in the highest esteem and acknowledged his great power and supernatural abilities.

Logically speaking, there shouldn't be anyone stronger than the Dao Ancestor in this world.

At least not so far.

Ming Xuanji continued, "Xuanxiao, now that you're here, I have something to tell you, and you'll have to do it then."

"Please speak, Grand Preceptor," said the Crown Prince of Rui respectfully.

"Xu Ziqing is the sword attendant mentioned in the Dao Ancestor's admonition."

"He has now obtained the sword."

"You and Zixuan need to be on good terms with him."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xuanxiao's mind stirred slightly, and he understood, saying, "Xuanxiao understands."

"At that time, I will have you give him a great gift, so that he will owe you a huge favor."

He couldn't predict Chu Huaixu's fate, and he couldn't set things right for the time being, so the old man decided to try a different approach.

He went to divine Xu Ziqing's fate, to deepen the bond between Qin Xuanxiao and Lin Zixuan and this swordswoman.

At least this layer needs to be maintained.

What he calculated was not a favor to Xu Ziqing, but a debt of gratitude!

This is something Chu Huaixu could not give him.

Ming Xuanji looked at Qin Xuanxiao and said, "Xu Ziqing's entire family was wiped out, and he carries a deep-seated hatred for the enemy."

"I already know who did it."

"Then you can tell him that his enemy is in Chunqiu Mountain, named Yuchi Huaide."

Upon hearing this, Qin Xuanxiao's eyes immediately lit up.

This is no ordinary act of kindness!
He will remember my kindness for the rest of his life!

The Taoist sect is located on Mount Cangling.

Xu Ziqing sat atop the mountain, the bronze sword hovering in the air, seemingly asleep.

Jiang Zhi watched his progress from the side.

"His aptitude for swordsmanship is truly exceptional; he'll soon reach the third level of the 'Sword Cultivation Technique.'" He nodded repeatedly, satisfied.

If we exclude Chu Huaixu, whose cultivation progress is always somewhat inexplicable, Xu Ziqing is indeed the most insightful among the young disciples of the Daoist sect in Jiang Zhi's eyes!

As for Chu Huaixu, he either made no progress or shocked everyone present, giving the impression that whether he made a breakthrough or not depended entirely on his mood.

Jiang Zhi was well-informed and had never seen such an unconventional cultivator, so he couldn't include him in the list.

Of course, another reason he admired Xu Ziqing so much was that he really liked people with great perseverance.

"Perhaps it's because he harbors hatred in his heart," the junior grandmaster thought to himself.

The hatred of wiping out an entire family is irreconcilable!
Jiang Zhi's senior brothers and sisters died within the Origin Spirit Realm, and his hatred for Kunlun Cave Heaven is somewhat similar to that, so he can empathize with them.

He's been in a pretty good mood these past few days.

"Fifth Senior Brother's condition has indeed improved a lot these past few days compared to before."

Zhong Ming usually just focuses on making Ding Sheng Gao (a type of rice cake) in a daze. But besides that, he can also go a little crazy every three days and a big crazy crazy every five days.

Every so often, he would suddenly fall into a state of frenzy, talking nonsense, clutching his head with both hands and in great pain.

However, after Chu Huaixu went there, with the help of Dao Yin [Nan Liujing], this situation has not occurred in the past few days.

Jiang Zhi even had a misconception.

"The Ding Sheng Gao (a type of rice cake) that Fifth Brother has been making these past few days doesn't seem as bad as it used to be?"

He himself found it funny; he couldn't possibly use how bad the pastry was to measure Zhong Ming's treatment progress, could he?

Jiang Zhi suddenly felt:
"I feel like I have more and more hope for the future as I get older."

"I'm a little reluctant to die in a few years."

The mountain breeze fluttered his white robe as he looked up at the sky.

Then, having nothing else to do, he began to stroll around the mountain.

Soon, he arrived at the Monument to the Gentlemen.

Those crooked, large characters were simply too conspicuous.

"A wise man uses things, but is not used by things." He couldn't help but utter this slowly.

In fact, it's not surprising to write such things.

In the eyes of this arrogant old man, it was not surprising that Chu Huaixu, despite bleeding from all seven orifices, refused to kneel before this sword on Cangling Mountain that day.

What's truly remarkable is that he actually fulfilled all the bold statements he made in his writings!
He said in the main hall that day that he would bear all the consequences himself!
Ultimately, he solved all the problems perfectly.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Zhi looked at the bronze sword floating in the air.

"The sword of salvation." He slowly uttered these four words.

In the eyes of all those who know the inside story, the bronze sword is seen as a sword to save the world, a powerful weapon left to future generations by the Dao Ancestor.

Many people place their hopes on it.

In fact, everyone knows perfectly well that this sword was forged to save the world.

It is the only being capable of annihilating the primordial spirit.

Perhaps for this reason, this evil sword looks down on everyone equally, always looking down on everything from a superior position!
Furthermore, because evil energy is the most malevolent energy of heaven and earth, the sword spirit of the bronze sword was born with endless evil intentions, making it an evil sword.

At this moment, Xu Ziqing finally succeeded in mastering the "Sword Cultivation Technique" to the third level.

A force emanated from his body and surged toward the bronze sword that was suspended in the air.

This caused the evil sword to briefly awaken again.

In an instant, an aura spread throughout the entire mountaintop, exuding an eerie and sinister aura!

It still looked at Jiang Zhi with an air of superiority.

"Why did you want Chu Huaixu to submit to you and become your sword servant in the first place?"

“This is clearly not the Dao Ancestor’s arrangement,” Jiang Zhi said, looking at the bronze sword.

The bronze sword trembled slightly, and a spiritual pressure spread outwards, conveying its disdain.

This evil sword naturally had no intention of saving the world; if conditions allowed, it would rather devour the entire Xuanhuang Realm.

But it also knows very well that people need it and that it is indispensable.

Therefore, it looks down on everyone equally.

I am clearly an evil sword, yet you all insist on praising me as a savior!

Jiang Zhi calmly looked at it, feeling the power emanating from it.

Xu Ziqing is currently only at the second level of cultivation, but this has also caused another layer of restrictions on the bronze sword to be lifted.

Having broken free of the two restrictions, it is now incredibly powerful!
With each layer of restriction broken, its power increases exponentially.

Therefore, it maintained its arrogance and still showed disdain for Chu Huaixu, who had defeated it.

"There are still more than seven months until the Third Realm Competition," Jiang Zhi thought to himself.

This is because the competition will last a long time. After the competition is over, the leader of the Xuanhuang realm in the third realm will also need some time to prepare. Then, it will be almost time for the Spirit Realm to open.

The second level of the Primal Spirit Realm is much more dangerous than the first level.

Because cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage have far more and stronger methods than those at the Qi Refining stage.

Judging from the current progress, Xu Ziqing will definitely be able to successfully cultivate to the third realm before the competition.

Jiang Zhi pondered for a moment about the "Dao Ancestor Sword that has broken through the triple restrictions," but he couldn't really guess how powerful it would be.

But for some reason, he also began to change gradually.

Jiang Zhi also began to hope that Chu Huaixu would win.

After a while, Xu Ziqing slowly opened his eyes, ending his session of "Sword Nurturing Technique." The evil sword immediately fell into a deep sleep, grumbling and cursing.

(P.S.: Second update. I didn't realize it was 3 AM. Please vote with your monthly tickets!)

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