With my nine meridians taken away, I will prove my invincibility with the Demon Seed!

Qin Yi diligently practiced swordsmanship.

Starting with basic sword techniques, even a simple forward thrust has to be repeated over and over again. At first, I found it tedious and boring, and even doubted the meaning of doing it.

But then one day, as he thrust his sword forward, he discovered something different.

The speed is significantly faster!

Moreover, the moment he drew his sword, he felt that what was being thrust out was not only the sword, but also his body, his spirit, and everything about him, all of which were thrust forward with this sword!

However, this state was never found again.

But without a doubt, having experienced a sense of accomplishment, he was even more motivated.

He was sweating profusely inside the cauldron, and that mysterious state appeared more and more frequently.

The stunningly beautiful woman in the white dress, hidden in the shadows, kept an eye on Qin Yi's progress, and a look of satisfaction would occasionally appear on her face.

"This kid has talent and perseverance. He got through the initial tedium and gradually discovered the essence of it. He was able to reach the threshold of this level in just a few days, which exceeded my expectations."

"I originally thought it would take at least two or three months."

She muttered a few words to herself, then spoke in a aged male voice: "Stop."

Qin Yi swung his sword, the sword energy whistling as it flew away, then with a flick of his wrist, the Tianjun Sword was retracted.

"Master Ding, is this alright?"

"I don't think that's enough!"

"We're still a long way off!"

"Unless I can unleash that state with every strike, it's impossible to achieve the power of the swordsmanship you demonstrated earlier!"

Master Ding: "Of course I know you still have a long way to go."

Even though she was very satisfied with Qin Yi, she couldn't say it, lest Qin Yi become arrogant.

Young people should try to control their temper.

Qin Yi: "Then why won't you let me continue practicing?"

Master Ding: "Because we're almost at the Desolate Heaven Domain."

Qin Yi's eyes flashed.

These past few days, he has completely devoted himself to practicing swordsmanship, ignoring the time and even putting aside his plans to go to the Desolate Heaven Domain.

Master Ding: "Now that you know what to do, just pay attention in the future and spend more time on this. The path of martial arts is not only about improving your cultivation level, but also about improving your mental will and techniques."

"Also, do you know what that mysterious state you're experiencing is called?"

Qin Yi shook his head and said, "Please enlighten me, Master Ding."

Master Ding: "Man and sword as one!"

Qin Yi's eyes flickered as he murmured, "Man and sword as one..."

Master Ding: "Man and sword become one. The sword is man, and man is sword. The sword is in your hand, but it is not a tool. It is an extension of your arm and a part of your body."

"Only by doing this can you truly understand your sword."

"He has reached the state of oneness with the sword, and can turn the ordinary sword moves into something magical."

Qin Yi was immediately filled with a strong longing for the state of man and sword becoming one!

After a while.

Qin Yi left the space inside the cauldron and returned to the cabin of the spirit ship.

He sat cross-legged. The cabin was cramped and not suitable for practicing swordsmanship, but he continued to deduce the movements in his mind!

Half an hour later.

The cabin's restrictions were activated, and a faint sound came through.

"Fourth brother, come out and take a look."

Qin Yi lifted the restrictions on the cabin and opened the tightly closed door.

Bai Jing stood at the door.

Bai Jing looked at Qin Yi and smiled, "Fourth Brother, your cultivation should have broken through, right? Moreover, I feel that compared to a few days ago, not only is your realm higher, but the sharpness on your body also seems to have undergone a special change."

Qin Yi has been diligently practicing his swordsmanship and has already reached the threshold of achieving oneness with the sword. Before, he was full of sharpness, but now he can control that sharpness to a certain extent.

If one has fully entered the state of oneness with the sword, then one can control the sharpness of the sword at will.

Qin Yi said, "This is all thanks to the Three Pure Spiritual Aperture Pill that Third Sister gave me."

"Moreover, Third Sister's cultivation has also improved!" Qin Yi could tell at a glance that Bai Jing's aura had increased significantly, and she should have reached the tenth level of the Nirvana Realm.

Bai Jing said, "I was already at the critical point between the ninth and tenth levels of the Nirvana Realm, so I spent the last few days reflecting and naturally completed the breakthrough."

"But my gains are nothing. Believe it or not, my eldest brother and second sister, who returned to the Desolate Heaven Domain ahead of time, have definitely broken through to the Dharma Aspect Realm."

"Even Fifth Sister might be able to reach the Dharma Aspect Realm!"

Qin Yi looked puzzled and said, "My eldest brother and second sister are both at the tenth level of the Nirvana Realm. It's normal that they were able to break through to the Dharma Aspect Realm."

"But Fifth Sister is only at the eighth level of the Nirvana Realm, how could she break through to the Dharma Aspect Realm so quickly?"

Bai Jing laughed and said, "You don't understand the Desolate Heaven Domain."

"For forces like ours that belong to the Starry Sky Palace, there is a fixed process for cultivating the new generation."

"Passing the Starry Sky Palace's examination and becoming a junior disciple of the Starry Sky Palace is an important milestone. Once you succeed, you will immediately receive a batch of precious resources."

"Therefore, as long as we, the new generation of these forces, can obtain the status of a junior disciple of the Starry Sky Palace, we will have an opportunity to make rapid progress in our strength."

"That was why I wanted to rush back to the Desolate Heaven Domain at the time, but then I thought about it and realized that even if I went back later, I would still receive the same amount of resources. So I went to the Heavenly Star Martial Academy instead to see my third uncle."

Qin Yi asked, "Were these resources distributed by His Highness, Prince Xingkong?"

Bai Jing shook her head: "This type of resource has nothing to do with the Starry Sky Palace; it's an arrangement within each faction."

"Therefore, the resources that new generation martial artists from each faction can obtain after becoming disciples of the Starry Sky Palace are different, depending on the situation of each faction."

"The Huo family, where my eldest brother and fifth sister belong, is among the top ten powers in the Starry Sky Palace. The resources they can obtain are undoubtedly the best."

"The Qiu family, where my second sister is from, is also a force to be reckoned with. They are among the top 100 forces under the Starry Sky Palace."

"What about the Bai family, where Third Sister lives?" Qin Yi asked curiously.

Bai Jing: "The Bai family was once glorious, but now it has declined and is ranked in the 300s."

Qin Yi: "How many forces does the Starry Sky Palace have under its command?"

Bai Jing said, "There are a thousand forces that can gain the Starry Sky Palace's recognition and obtain fixed resources from it, but there are still several thousand other forces striving to do so."

"The number of places is fixed at one thousand."

"Any force ranked after one thousand can be promoted as long as it meets the required strength. When a new force is promoted, a force ranked within one thousand will fall."

"Therefore, the forces ranked after 950th are constantly changing, and the competition is extremely fierce."

Qin Yi nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Come with me," Bai Jing said, turning around and leading Qin Yi to the deck of the spirit ship.

"Splash, splash!"

Below, there is an endless sea.

The surging seawater churned up terrifying waves, and on the surface, horrifying whirlpools spun wildly.

"Is this the desolate sea?" Qin Yi asked.

Bai Jing nodded and said, "That's right, this is the Desolate Sea."

"Once we cross the desolate sea, we will reach the Desolate Sky Domain."

"The Desolate Sky Domain is vast, hundreds or even thousands of times larger than the Desolate Ancient Continent where you were before, but the Desolate Sea is even larger."

"Countless sea beasts inhabit the desolate sea, along with a large number of rogue human cultivators, many vicious and ruthless individuals, and also quite a few true demons!"

"If we weren't on this Starry Sky Palace's spirit ship, crossing the desolate sea would be impossible. Even with hundreds more lives, it wouldn't be enough to survive!"

At this moment, Tian Bugui also came out of the cabin.

"Bai Jing, don't scare him," Tian Bugui said with a smile.

"Although the environment of the Desolate Sea is very complex, the name of our Starry Sky Palace is enough to deter many madmen in the Desolate Sea."

"Furthermore, our Starry Sky Palace has also established a base in the desolate sea, possessing tens of thousands of islands!"

"Of course, it's not just our Starry Sky Palace. Any force in the Desolate Sky Domain with a certain level of capability will try to establish a stronghold in the Desolate Sea."

"Because the resources within the Desolate Sky Domain are dwindling and the overall situation is stable, while the Desolate Sea is extremely rich in resources and its order is chaotic. Therefore, all the powerful figures in the Desolate Sky Domain will try to compete for resources in the Desolate Sea!"

"We are now not far from our Starry Sky Palace's stronghold in the desolate sea. We will arrive in half an hour."

Just as Tian Bugui uttered these words.

Suddenly.

A sudden change occurred.

A wave suddenly surged up on the sea below.

The waves actually reached the height of Qin Yi and his companions' spirit ship.

"Buzz!"

The array within the spirit ship instantly activated its strongest defense.

The sea submerged the spirit ship.

Every splash of water felt as heavy as a thousand pounds!

Fortunately, the array within the Starry Sky Palace's spirit ship is powerful enough; if its protective power were breached, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although Qin Yi's Undying Golden Body Divine Power could withstand it, its consumption of vital energy was too excessive, and he couldn't maintain it for long.

"boom!"

The spirit ship's formation withstood the impact of the waves, then unleashed its offensive power, exploding a layer of dazzling starlight that cleared away all the surrounding seawater.

"I am Hoshizora Densetsu!"

"Who is this madman here?"

"Get out here!"

Tian Bugui roared, and in an instant, he grabbed a long-handled giant axe.

The power of his Star-Picking Realm cultivation erupted from his body.

"Tian Bugui".

"You're the ones we've been looking for!"

A cold laugh rang out.

The next moment, figures shot out from the sea below.

In an instant, demonic light surged and demonic energy filled the air as a group of demonic cultivators surrounded Qin Yi and his companions' spirit ship!

The leader of the demonic cultivators was an old man with a sinister expression. His gaze was sharp, like that of a cold, venomous snake. He said, "Tian Bugui, the boy you brought with you killed a pure demon."

"The demon race's higher-ups have specifically requested his life; you can't protect him."

"Hand him over, and I'll let you go."

"Otherwise, I'll kill you all!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yi's expression changed drastically while he was on the spirit ship.

In the Valley of Heartbreak, he killed a soul demon who had possessed Li Feng and was trying to escape while the situation was in disarray.

Judging from this... the news has already been leaked.

These demonic cultivators came for him!