Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 399 Eternal Moment, Unending Cause and Effect

Leaving the bustling main hall of the Sword Pavilion and following Fairy Jinghong into the back mountain of the Sword Gate, the atmosphere around us immediately changed.

The clouds and mist grew thicker, the spiritual energy became more refined, and the omnipresent sword intent became more concentrated and ancient, as if every wisp of wind contained the sword insights left by the predecessors.

The scenery along the way was quite different from that of the front mountain. There were strangely shaped rocks, ancient trees reaching for the sky, and a winding stream flowing by, its waters gurgling. When they reached a valley with a slightly gentler terrain, Li Xijun's gaze was drawn to a strange pool of water.

The pool water was not an ordinary color, but rather a deep, dark blue that seemed to absorb all light.

The surface of the pool water was as smooth as a mirror, without the slightest ripple, but upon closer inspection, one could perceive countless fine particles within it.

The sword intent was sharp yet intertwined. Scattered around the pool were stones of various shapes, many of which had longswords stuck in or placed on them. Some were gleaming, while others were ancient and worn, some even damaged.

"This is the Sword Washing Pool of my Sword Sect."

Seeing Li Xijun stop, Fairy Jinghong explained, her clear, cold voice echoing in the quiet valley, "It's not used to cleanse the sword's body of filth, but rather for disciples to connect with the sword intent accumulated over millennia in the pool, refining their own sword heart and sharpening their swordsmanship. Some predecessors, before their self-destruction or long journeys, also left their personal swords here, allowing their sword intent to merge into the pool, benefiting future generations."

Li Xijun gazed at the deep blue pool, feeling the vast yet orderly flow of sword intent within it, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Gathering the intent of ten thousand swords to refine the sword hearts of future generations—the profound foundation and exquisite inheritance of your sect are truly worthy of your reputation."

He paused, then looked at the fairy in the pale yellow dress beside him, his tone carrying a hint of sincere admiration, "Just like the Sword of Time you displayed in the capital, mysterious and unpredictable, leaving a deep impression."

When swordsmanship is mentioned, especially the Time Path she loves, the Fairy of the Startling Swan's cool and aloof face seems to gain a touch of vividness.

She nodded slightly and continued, "The 'Sword Chapter of Momentary Eternity' is indeed infinitely profound. Time is like water, seemingly formless, yet it can corrode all things, and also give birth to new life. The sword, drawn in an instant, can establish eternity, finding a glimmer of hope in the cracks of time, or—perishing the enemy in the past and future—"

She spoke eloquently, her words still concise, yet she clearly pointed out some of the true essence of the sword intent of time, even touching upon some rather hidden techniques of sword wielding.

Li Xijun listened attentively, but a hint of doubt arose in her heart.

These key techniques should, in theory, be the closely guarded secrets of the "Sword Chapter of Momentary Eternal Calamity," yet the other party revealed them so frankly.

Seemingly sensing his doubt, Fairy Jinghong calmly explained, "Your Highness need not worry. Since you have returned the 'Sword Chapter of Life and Death of the Heavenless Wheel' and reached a deal with my Sword Sect, according to the agreement, you naturally have the right to comprehend one of the Three Swords, the 'Sword Chapter of Momentary Eternal Calamity'. Knowing a little about the key points in advance is not a problem."

Upon hearing this, Li Xijun's heart stirred, and he followed up by asking, "So, of your sect's three treasured swords, besides Life and Death and Time, what about the final sword, 'The Unbreakable Sword Chapter of Karma and Destiny'? I wonder—"

Fairy Jinghong shook her head, interrupting him, her tone carrying a rare solemnity and longing: "The 'Inextricable Karma and Destiny Sword Chapter' is the foremost of the three swords, the most powerful, but also the most difficult to comprehend. Life and death, time, though mysterious, are ultimately traceable. In the history of our sect, there have been brilliant predecessors who comprehended it through great perseverance and wisdom."

Only this sword of cause and effect—

She paused, then continued, "The Way of Cause and Effect involves the long river of destiny, connecting the causes and conditions of all things, and is already a higher level of existence. Since the founding patriarch, for a long time, no one has been able to truly comprehend its essence. It is not that they lack talent, but rather that—its threshold is no longer easily reached by human power."

These words further fueled Li Xijun's curiosity, sparking a strong interest in the legendary Sword of Cause and Effect.

He wanted to ask something more, but then he saw the clouds and mist gradually part, and a huge cliff, as smooth as a mirror and towering into the clouds, as if it had been cleaved by an immense force, came into view.

A vast, ancient, and boundless artistic conception, containing endless profound principles of swordsmanship, rushed over him like a tide, causing him to swallow back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

We've arrived at Wujian Cliff.

The two passed through an inconspicuous cave at the bottom of the cliff and entered the mountainside.

The interior was not as dark as one might imagine; instead, a cool, clear light seeped down from the stone walls overhead, illuminating this not-so-spacious space, yet filled with endless Daoist charm.

Deep within the cave, two enormous, strange stones with natural patterns on their surfaces are enshrined; these are the Enlightenment Stones.

However, next to one of them, there was a clear empty space with some traces remaining, as if there should have been a third stone there.

"The other sword-enlightenment stone that contains the 'Sword Chapter of Life and Death' was stolen by that traitor in ancient times and left in the Sword Sect of Life and Death."

A calm and serene voice suddenly rang out in the cave, as if it had existed there since time immemorial.

Li Xijun was suddenly startled.

With his powerful divine soul, which was at the second level of the lightning tribulation and far surpassed that of a grandmaster, he had not noticed the presence of a third person in the cave before this!

He suddenly turned his head and saw that beside the Sword Enlightenment Stone, which contained the sword intent of time, an old man dressed in simple hemp clothes and with a thin figure was sitting cross-legged.

It was none other than Ye Wuqing, the avatar of the Sword Sect!

"The power of the Dharma Body is truly astounding!" Li Xijun thought with a chill.

If the other party harbors malicious intent, I might not even have a chance to react.

This deepened his awe of the Dharmakaya realm.

These thoughts flashed through his mind, and he immediately composed himself, took a few steps forward, and respectfully bowed to Ye Wuqing: "Junior Li Xijun greets Senior Ye. Thank you for your help the other day."

Ye Wuqing slowly opened his eyes. His gaze was not sharp, but it seemed to be able to see through illusions and point directly to the source.

He looked at Li Xijun, nodded slightly, and a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes: "You do indeed possess the perfect and flawless true meaning of the cycle of life and death, which originates from the same source as the traces left on this stone wall, but is even more—vibrant and magnificent."

"I have come here to fulfill my promise and return the true meaning of the 'Sword Chapter of Life and Death' to the Sword Sect," Li Xijun said solemnly.

Ye Wuqing said no more, but simply raised his hand to indicate that he could begin.

Li Xijun took a deep breath and walked to the stone wall next to the empty Enlightenment Stone.

With a thought, the Night Emperor Sword Embryo, which was entirely black and seemed capable of absorbing light, appeared in his hand.

He closed his eyes, and his aura became incredibly calm and focused.

The next moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and a strange vision of yin and yang turning and life and death alternating seemed to flash in his eyes.

He poured all his mind, will, and the vast, ocean-like power of the lightning tribulation into this sword!

"Buzz"

The Night Emperor Sword Embryo emitted a deep, soul-stirring hum.

Li Xijun slowly raised his arm, and then, with a speed that seemed slow but actually contained infinite variations and Daoist charm, he swung his sword towards the smooth stone wall!

There was no earth-shattering momentum, no dazzling brilliance.

Only a hazy, gray sword mark, seemingly formed from the most primordial energy of life and death, was clearly and deeply imprinted on the stone wall, following the trajectory of the sword embryo!

This sword mark is completely different from the "encrypted" legacy left in the sword by the founder of the Life and Death Sword Sect, which required specific methods to decipher.

It is more like an open, comprehensive kendo manual, progressing from simple to complex.

From the most basic manipulation of the two energies of life and death, to how to balance yin and yang, construct the sword intent of reincarnation, and finally to the mysteries of the cycle of life and death and the perfection of true meaning.

All the profound meanings, all the changes, and all the insights are contained without reservation and directly within this seemingly simple sword mark.

Even a martial artist who has just entered the Enlightenment Realm can comprehend, as long as their mindset aligns with the Way of Life and Death, the basics of the Life and Death Sword Technique suitable for their current level by gazing at this sword mark.

As one's cultivation level increases, one can decipher deeper meanings from it, until finally touching upon the perfect true meaning of the cycle of life and death.

This is not just returning the cultivation technique; it is laying a clear and direct foundation for the Sword Sect's sword path that can be directly inherited!

The Fairy Jinghong, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded, her usually aloof face filled with disbelief and shock.

She could clearly feel the immense, unimaginable power of the soul contained within that sword mark.

This is something that no ordinary grandmaster could possess!

"His primordial spirit—has it become so powerful?!" The girl in the pale yellow dress was momentarily stunned.

Even Ye Wuqing, who had always been calm and composed, suddenly had an astonishing gleam in his eyes, and his face revealed undisguised admiration and surprise.

"Excellent! What a perfect sword mark of life and death!"

Ye Wuqing clapped his hands and sighed softly, his gaze fixed intently on Li Xijun. "What's even more remarkable is your spiritual power—it's refined, pure, and vast as an abyss, far surpassing the realm of a Grandmaster. If it weren't for the Dharma Body realm, where the primordial spirit merges with the laws of heaven and earth, resulting in a qualitative change, then in terms of both the quantity and quality of your spiritual power, I'm afraid even I would be inferior to you. You truly surprise me time and time again."

Li Xijun quickly sheathed his sword and bowed slightly: "Senior, you flatter me. I have only had a few fortunate encounters."

Ye Wuqing waved his hand, clearly not intending to delve into his secret.

Having reached his level of understanding, he already knew that everyone has their own destiny, and forcing things would only lead to a lower level of enlightenment.

He looked with satisfaction at the brand-new sword mark on the stone wall, a mark of life and death that held infinite possibilities, and nodded.

"Since you have left this sword, my Sword Sect shall keep its promise and give you a sword in return."

Ye Wuqing turned his gaze to the two Enlightenment Stones beside him and asked calmly, "So, Your Highness, do you wish to comprehend 'Moment of Eternity,' or—'Inextricable Cause and Effect'?"

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