Junior sister, I really need to control you

Although he had absolutely no clue how to quickly master the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword...

But he also has a knowledgeable and experienced senior martial uncle!

Surely my uncle has a way?

With deep trust in the elders of the temple, Li Yinsheng knocked on his uncle's door once again.

After his uncle responded, Li Yinsheng pushed open the door and entered.

He wasn't in a hurry to ask about the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword. Calculating the time, today was the day to nourish his uncle's body again.

Sitting by the bed, Li Yinsheng pretended not to have noticed the "Taoist scripture" his martial uncle had hidden under the blanket, and used the magic power of the Qingxuan True Scripture to nourish her body.

Unfortunately, my uncle's current body can only withstand far too little magical power.

Therefore, even though his cultivation level is vastly different from before, the amount of magical power he can send into his uncle's body when nurturing his body is not much different from before.

Any more and she won't be able to handle it; it will only backfire.

Even because the quality of his own magical power was far superior to before, Li Yinsheng had to deliberately dilute his magical power a bit, because even his uncle could not withstand such high-quality magical power.

A moment later, Li Yinsheng withdrew his magic.

Uncle Jiang's complexion also improved somewhat.

"Thank you for your hard work, Yinsheng," Uncle Jiang smiled at Li Yinsheng. "Have you seen the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword that I told you about before?"

Li Yinsheng didn't expect that before he could even speak, his martial uncle would ask about this matter first.

“Yesterday I taught my junior sister the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword, and she mastered the first sword light,” Li Yinsheng said.

“I’m not asking about your junior sister,” Uncle Jiang gently shook his head. “I’m asking you, have you learned the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword? How is your learning going? Are there any questions you have?”

Li Yinsheng nodded: "My junior disciple also practiced it yesterday, and there are no difficulties or questions so far."

"No? That's good..."

Uncle Jiang was somewhat gratified, but a hint of disappointment inevitably crept in beneath the surface.

If there's nothing you don't understand, then your junior disciple can't stay and listen to her explain this sword technique in detail.

However, this was within her expectations, since the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword was not a difficult or obscure spell.

In any case, the most important thing is that my junior apprentice's training goes smoothly.

With his talent, focusing on cultivation is the most important thing; I shouldn't take up too much of his time.

Just as Uncle Jiang was feeling gratified, Li Yinsheng spoke up.

"However, Uncle-Master, although the Two Elements Dividing Light Sword is not difficult to learn, it takes a lot of time to master it to a high level. Do you have any way to make this sword technique faster?"

She wasn't surprised that Li Yinsheng would ask this question.

Which cultivator wouldn't want to cultivate or practice spells faster?

However, the idea of ​​quickly mastering magic did indeed stump her.

“Spells are different from cultivation, which can be improved by consuming rare and precious herbs or elixirs.”

"Whether it's sword techniques or other spells, mastering them requires nothing more than diligent practice, guidance from a renowned master, and frequent sparring matches. There aren't many shortcuts or quick fixes..."

Li Yinsheng grasped the key point.

"You said there aren't many shortcuts? Well, there must be some, right?"

Uncle Jiang nodded: "Yes, there are, but they are all too difficult. For example... have you ever heard of the Hidden Edge Temple?"

Li Yinsheng recalled briefly and nodded.

Cangfeng Temple is the only Taoist temple under the Zhengyang lineage that primarily focuses on sword cultivation. While other Taoist temples may also have sword cultivators, they are in the minority.

Because the path of sword cultivation is not easy, the number of disciples in Cangfeng Temple is among the lowest of all Taoist temples.

However, in terms of overall strength, Cangfeng Temple should firmly rank among the top five.

However, they practiced swordsmanship, not sword forging. They were only good at fighting and had no means of making a living. They did not sell anything at Baoguang Temple, and disciples from other Taoist temples rarely had the opportunity to interact with Cangfeng Temple.

Therefore, he is not considered famous relative to his abilities.

The reason Li Yinsheng knew about Cangfeng Temple was mainly because he had also dreamed of becoming a sword immortal, so he naturally paid some attention to the largest sword-cultivation temple under the lineage.

"Beside the Hidden Edge Temple, there is a small hill called Sword Washing Mountain. Once upon a time, a sword immortal cultivated in seclusion on that mountain. Over the years, his sword intent changed the spiritual veins of Sword Washing Mountain."

“The spiritual veins of Xijian Mountain do not produce ordinary spiritual energy; normally, it is no different from a barren hill without spiritual veins.”

"But every nine years, there will be three months when it emits a special spiritual aura that makes people feel as if they have divine assistance when practicing sword techniques and spells, and their progress is as fast as lightning."

"This spiritual essence has been named 'Shifeng Spiritual Essence' by Cangfeng Temple, and it cannot be produced by any spiritual refining array."

Uncle Jiang paused for a moment, then added, "Of course, this 'Sword Wiping Aura' is not omnipotent. The more refined one's own sword technique, the less help the 'Sword Wiping Aura' will provide."

"However, for most cultivators, the Wiping Edge Spiritual Essence can still save a lot of time in honing sword techniques."

Li Yinsheng was somewhat surprised: "Does that mean that Cangfeng Temple actually has two spiritual veins under its name?"

He thought that all the Taoist temples under the lineage only had one spiritual vein, even though the spiritual vein of Xijian Mountain could not be considered a normal spiritual vein.

“No, I only said that Xijian Mountain is next to Cangfeng Temple, not that Xijian Mountain belongs to Cangfeng Temple,” Uncle Jiang shook his head. “Xijian Mountain and its spiritual vein both belong to the Zhengyang lineage, but the lineage is managed by the nearby Cangfeng Temple.”

“Oh, that’s not surprising…” Li Yinsheng nodded, but a new question arose, “But what is the Dharma lineage entrusting to Cangfeng Temple? Isn’t Xijian Mountain usually a desolate hill?”

"Take care of what?" Uncle-Master Jiang chuckled. "Yinsheng, how many sword cultivators do you think would want such an opportunity that can help them rapidly cultivate sword techniques?"

"I guess everyone wants it," Li Yinsheng said.

“That’s right,” Uncle Jiang nodded, “but the amount of Wiping Edge Spiritual Essence is not large. The more people climb Sword Washing Mountain to practice swordsmanship, the worse the effect will be.”

"Therefore, each time the Spiritual Essence of Wiping the Edge appears, the number of places for practicing swordsmanship on the mountain is limited. The exact number of places depends on how many Spiritual Essences of Wiping the Edge appear that time."

Li Yinsheng pondered: "So, Can Cangfeng Temple decide who is qualified to cultivate on Xijian Mountain?"

“The ones who truly have the authority to decide are, of course, the lineage,” Uncle Jiang shook his head, “but…”

"To ensure that the allocation of quotas is fair and acceptable to all cultivators, a competition will be held. All cultivators who want to enter the Sword Washing Mountain to practice swordsmanship must compete in sword techniques, and only the winner will receive a quota."

"Moreover, this 'wiping the blade' spiritual essence will be less helpful to those who have mastered advanced sword techniques."

"Therefore, the competition also has an age limit, only allowing sword cultivators under the age of thirty to participate, and the younger the sword cultivator, the more preferential treatment they receive."

"Because they have talent but haven't had time to master the sword technique, they are the most valuable to cultivate."

Li Yinsheng understood: "But given the style of this lineage, I doubt they would personally host the competition, right?"

"They will probably entrust Zangfeng Temple to organize this competition and select participants."

“Clever,” Uncle Jiang laughed. “This is the ‘Test of Strength’ held every nine years. And the next one will be held at the turn of spring and summer next year.”

"Next year?" Li Yinsheng frowned slightly. "I'm afraid this spot will be very difficult to secure."

Given the special spiritual energy that can help people quickly cultivate sword techniques, it's easy to imagine how fierce the competition for selecting participants will be; sword cultivators from various Taoist temples will likely fight tooth and nail.

Furthermore, it's uncertain whether anyone from the Dharma lineage will participate. If they do, it would be a devastating blow.

Although younger sword cultivators receive more preferential treatment, how long will my junior sister be able to train next year? How can she compete with others?

"This Sword-Testing Competition, although intended to select young and promising sword cultivators, also tests their cultivation level."

Uncle-Master Jiang said, "Sword cultivators are also cultivators. Sword techniques and cultivation are equally important."

"With your cultivation level and age, securing a spot should be a piece of cake, shouldn't it?"

She paused, then added, "But you also need to practice the Two Elements Dividing Light Sword. After all, this is a competition for sword cultivators. No matter how high your cultivation level is, you still have to win by relying on sword techniques."

"If you can't use a single sword technique on the field, or you can only use it in a crude and unsightly way, then you won't win."

Uncle Jiang said earnestly, "At least you have to keep a respectable appearance."

“This…” Li Yinsheng frowned.

Wiping away the spiritual essence... very good, but when spring and summer come next year, relying on normal sword practice, my junior sister will probably not be able to compete, right?

The next term will be nine years from now, and by then the will to cultivate will have exceeded the time limit three times.

"Uncle-Master, are there any other methods?" Li Yinsheng asked, "For example, those that can be used now."

He only has three years; he can't afford to waste them.

"Other methods?"

After pondering for a long time, Uncle Jiang finally shook his head: "The only feasible option now is the 'Testing the Edge' meeting that I just mentioned."

"Is there really no way at all?" Li Yinsheng sighed.

“It’s a pity,” Uncle-Master Jiang shook his head and smiled bitterly, “If my cultivation hadn’t been ruined, or… if it hadn’t been ruined so severely, my White Rainbow Sword could have helped you.”

"The White Rainbow Sword?" Li Yinsheng's eyes lit up. "Why do you say that, Uncle-Master? Is the White Rainbow Sword some kind of magical artifact?"

"The White Rainbow is not a magic weapon, but my natal magic treasure. Magic treasures are superior to magic weapons, and only true immortals can use them."

Uncle-Master Jiang said, "In addition, some True Immortal cultivators also have their own natal magic treasures."

"Some?" Li Yinsheng was taken aback.

“Yes, magic treasures are extremely precious and rare. Not all True Immortals possess magic treasures,” said Uncle Jiang. “Moreover, a natal magic treasure is even more precious than an ordinary magic treasure.”

"Then how can your natal magic weapon help me, Uncle-Master?" Li Yinsheng asked, puzzled.

“One of the differences between magic treasures and magic tools is that magic treasures have a trace of spirituality,” Uncle Jiang said. “Although this trace of spirituality is far from being considered intelligence, it is enough to help its owner cast spells.”

"Correspondingly, the longer a magical artifact is used, the more its spirituality will be nurtured by its owner."

“And the spirituality of my natal magic weapon is three times stronger than that of ordinary magic weapons,” she said, stroking her hair. “The White Rainbow Sword has accompanied me on my travels for many years and is my most prized magic weapon.”

"Of all the spells I've used it to cast, the one I use most often is the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword. As a result, its spirituality is very familiar with the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword."

"If I can still wield the White Rainbow Sword, then you can use it to practice the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword."

"Although the spirituality within it has no wisdom, it records my use of the Yin-Yang Dividing Light Sword and will spontaneously guide and correct your sword practice."

Li Yinsheng's eyes lit up, but then he remembered what his martial uncle had said earlier and asked, "Martial Uncle, does that mean we can't do this now?"

“A natal magic weapon needs its master to nurture it with constant care,” Uncle Jiang said with a wry smile. “Do I look like I can still nurture the White Rainbow Sword now? Its spirituality has long since died down.”

"Then... is it possible to recover?" Li Yinsheng asked, clinging to a sliver of hope.

"Resurgence is not difficult. The birth of a spirit is difficult, and its natural demise is not easy either. As long as the White Rainbow Sword is properly nurtured, its spirit will be revived in a few days," said Uncle Jiang.

"Then..." Li Yinsheng pondered, "Can only the master nurture a natal magic weapon?"