Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

Inside the room, Xia Jin continuously poured the purest spiritual energy from the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture into Zhou Suxin's body. At the same time, the Red Dust Sword Intent he had just comprehended also began to take effect.

The sword intent of the mortal world allows one to comprehend the myriad aspects of life and transcend worldly emotions.

This wisp of sword intent merged into Zhou Suxin's body, helping her to sever the last trace of distracting thoughts in her mind, allowing her to reach an unprecedented state of clarity.

boom!

A crisp sound, so faint it was almost inaudible.

The bottleneck that had trapped her for decades finally began to crumble little by little!

A surge of powerful spiritual energy erupted from her sea of ​​consciousness, circulated wildly through her meridians, and finally returned, forming a perfect cycle.

Half-step into the Great Power Realm.

It's done!!

Zhou Suxin slowly opened her eyes. She felt the power within her body, which was several times stronger than before, and she froze in place.

"I... I broke through just like that?"

Xia Jin withdrew her finger, reached out and tucked a strand of sweat-dampened hair behind her ear, and chuckled, "That's right, you're not dreaming!"

Zhou Suxin stared blankly at Xia Jin, her eyes gradually reddening. She had been stuck at the peak of the Dragon Transformation Realm for a full twenty years.

Twenty years.

For a cultivator in the Dragon Transformation Realm, twenty years may not be a long time, but she herself was very clear that if she did not perform Yin-Yang fusion, she would have no hope of breaking through to the half-step Great Power Realm in this lifetime.

But now, the Daoist partner beside him not only possesses exceptional talent, strength, appearance, and personality, but also has a body as strong as an ox, all of which are rare in the world. It's as if he's hit the jackpot.

"Husband." Zhou Suxin's eyes were somewhat unfocused.

Xia Jin looked at her like this, gently patted her back, and a hint of smugness appeared on her face.

"Why are you crying? You're only a half-step Great Power."

"After you have rested well, I will help you a few more times. When our Yin and Yang are in harmony, I will definitely help you step into the true realm of great power."

As she spoke, Xia Jin revealed a lecherous expression.

Zhou Suxin's face immediately turned as red as a peach, and she gently punched his chest: "You're just talking nonsense."

"Besides, breaking through to the Great Power Realm isn't that easy."

Xia Jin smiled and didn't say anything more.

He knew, of course, that the Great Power Realm was not easy to break through, but that was for others. For him now, as Zhou Suxin, who cultivated the Joyful Union Sword Intent with him, it was indeed not a difficult task.

The two embraced quietly, neither of them saying a word.

The sky outside the window seemed to be beginning to brighten slightly, and a soft ray of sunlight fell on the two of them.

Just then.

Xia Jin's brows suddenly furrowed slightly.

He raised his head, his gaze passing through layers of buildings, finally landing on the main hall of the Hehuan Sword Sect.

"Someone's coming."

Xia Jin said calmly.

Zhou Suxin was slightly taken aback, and lifted her head from Xia Jin's embrace, clearly a little nervous.

"Three powerful individuals. Two are at the Great Power Realm, and one is at the Half-Step Great Power Realm."

"However, judging from the fluctuations in their aura, they shouldn't be from the Hehuan Sword Sect."

"What!?" Zhou Suxin's expression instantly turned serious, and she even made a move to get up.

Two powerful beings?

There are only about ten Great Power Realm experts in the entire Ancient Void State, and the only force capable of deploying two Great Power Realm experts or above at the same time is the Sword Dao Overlord of Ancient Void State—the Taixu Sword Sect!

"They're not from the Taixu Sword Sect," Xia Jin explained, seemingly noticing her confusion. "They're probably from another state."

"Other states?" Zhou Suxin frowned.

The sudden arrival of two powerful experts from other states, along with a half-step powerful expert, at the Hehuan Sword Sect at this time is hardly surprising.

They must be up to no good.

"Husband! You must help my Hehuan Sword Sect this time. Currently, only my senior sister is a Great Power Realm expert in the sect. She can hold her own in a one-on-one situation, but this time, there is more than one Great Power Realm expert here."

"It's alright." Xia Jin showed no worry on her face. Instead, she looked at Zhou Suxin's pitiful face, which was filled with worry, and found it rather cute. "You rest first and stabilize your cultivation. I'll go take a look."

Zhou Suxin shook her head: "Husband, why don't I go with you?"

She is now at the half-step Great Power Realm. Although she cannot compare to a true Great Power Realm expert, she at least has some ability to protect herself.

"No need, with me here, nothing will happen!" Xia Jin patted Zhou Suxin's cheek, stood up, put on her robe, and disappeared from the mansion.

......

Hehuan Sword Sect

Inside the main hall of the sect.

Jiang Ling sat on the sect leader's throne, her face extremely grim.

Her gaze swept over the three people below, and the chill in her eyes grew stronger.

Two powerful beings and one half-step powerful being arrived at her Hehuan Sword Sect before dawn.

They really think highly of her Hehuan Sword Sect.

"Sect Leader Jiang."

The gaunt old man sitting at the front took in Jiang Ling's expression, but he didn't care at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "It's your good fortune that your Hehuan Sword Sect has been noticed by my Guiyi Sect."

"With us as your backers, you won't have to worry about anyone else in Guxu Prefecture except for the Taixu Sword Sect. Even the Taixu Sword Sect will show you respect once they know that Guiyi Sect is behind you."

"The Second Elder is right!" The other two elders from the Guiyi Sect beside him nodded with smiles.

However, a hint of mockery flashed in their eyes.

It's just polite talk; anyone can say that.

However, in their eyes, the Hehuan Sword Sect could not and dared not refuse the things proposed by the Guiyi Sect.

"You..." Jiang Ling's face turned even uglier, and her chest heaved uncontrollably.

Return to one sect.

One of the top powers in Purple Star State, one of the nine states of the Mirage Cloud Realm, with an unimaginably profound foundation.

It is said that the sect leader of Guiyi Sect is already an extremely powerful being, and has even touched the threshold of the Saint Realm. There are also as many as five other powerful beings in the sect.

Such a force would be feared not only by the Hehuan Sword Sect, but even by the Taixu Sword Sect, the strongest sword sect in the entire Ancient Xuzhou.

Jiang Ling's gaze fell on the gaunt old man, and the anger in her heart grew stronger.

"That old devil is really determined to devour her Hehuan Sword Sect. Does he really think she doesn't know what he's up to?"

It's no secret that the Guiyi Sect wants to expand its influence and extend its reach into the Ancient Xuzhou. And the Hehuan Sword Sect, whose strength isn't top-tier, naturally became their first target for annexation due to its certain advantages.

They talk about "being a backer," making it sound so grand and righteous.

In reality, once the Hehuan Sword Sect agrees to the Guiyi Sect's conditions, almost all of its female disciples will become cultivation vessels, and its male disciples will become servants. The sect's resources and cultivation techniques will also be completely plundered.

Within a century, the Hehuan Sword Sect will be completely defunct.

This kind of thing must never happen under Jiang Ling's control.

"The three of you have come from afar, and my Hehuan Sword Sect should have treated you well." Jiang Ling took a deep breath, suppressing her disgust. "However, we appreciate the kindness of the Guiyi Sect."

"Our Hehuan Sword Sect has been established in the ancient Xuzhou for nearly ten thousand years, and has never relied on any power, nor will it in the future."

"So, please leave."

Although she didn't say it explicitly, the refusal in her words was all too clear.

"Hmph!! This woman! How dare she refuse my proposal?" The smile on the Second Elder of the Guiyi Sect gradually faded, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Sect Leader Jiang, is this the kind of thing you're going to do, refusing a polite toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit?" He slowly stood up and asked in an icy tone.

Jiang Ling also stood up from her position as sect leader, looking at him coldly: "What? Haven't I made myself clear enough?"

"Yes, of course I understand."

The Second Elder of Guiyi Sect sneered, his aura slowly rising: "But Sect Master Jiang, you should think this through."

"What are the consequences of rejecting my offer of unification? Can you really bear them?"

"Yes, Sect Leader Jiang, if our good intentions are rejected like this, not only will we be unhappy, but our Sect Leader, who is currently in seclusion, will also be displeased!"

The other two elders of the Guiyi Sect stood up at the same time.

The three powerful auras, like three towering mountains, pressed down on Jiang Ling, the only Grandmaster realm expert in the Hehuan Sword Sect.

"You three old geezers! You're shameless!"

Jiang Ling let out a muffled groan, and the chair beneath her, which represented the position of sect leader, was forced back several meters by this aura, leaving two deep marks on the ground.

Half-step Great Power Realm, Great Power Realm Level 1, Great Power Realm Level 3.

The combined force of these three auras was enough to overwhelm even a powerful expert like Jiang Ling, who was at the second level of the Great Power Realm.

But she was, after all, the sect leader of the Hehuan Sword Sect and a master swordsman.

"You three, do you really think my Joyful Union Sword Sect is so easy to bully?!"

Jiang Ling slammed her hand on the armrest of the chair, lifting herself into the air. Her right hand formed a fist, and a long sword flew directly from the sword pool, landing in her palm.

"In that case, let me experience the superior techniques of the Guiyi Sect!"