Who taught him to practice swordsmanship like this?

"Does killing the formless one incur no karma?"

When Shangshan Daojun first heard the news, he was quite shocked.

He wouldn't doubt whether Su Baichen's words were correct; he would only ponder why this was the case...

"The only explanation I can think of is that the formless souls of these formless beings are themselves a chaotic void. They are constantly reincarnated in this world through the loopholes in the operation of heaven and earth, which naturally creates hidden dangers."

Su Baichen asked in surprise, "A hidden danger?"

The Supreme Lord of Goodness explained: "Being uninvolved in cause and effect is a hidden danger for them. Because it means they can never gain the world's recognition, and their existence can only disrupt the original rules of the world's operation, disturbing all the established cause and effect."

"As you know, a person's existence is either due to causes from a past life or to the effects of a future life; this is the foundation of how the world works. However, the existence of these formless beings directly disrupts this process, preventing more and more causes and effects from being realized, which in turn leads to more and more karmic obstacles."

"But since Heaven and Earth cannot pinpoint their location, these karmic obstacles will accumulate within the entire system of cause and effect, gradually leading to the collapse of humanity... no, the collapse of the entire cycle of reincarnation in the world."

He abruptly stopped speaking at this point, his pupils contracted sharply, and then he simply wouldn't continue...

Su Baichen didn't actually need Shangshan Daojun to explain it explicitly; he could deduce it himself.

In his understanding, the cycle of cause and effect is actually the most fundamental wheel of order in this world. This world exists because of order... but what if cause and effect collapse and order ceases to exist?

That is, everything returns to chaos and nothingness!

"The Realm of No Form".

He revealed the answer in his heart.

Lord Shangshan also came to his senses, and then looked at his intelligent grand-disciple and said, "I didn't want you to get involved so deeply, but since you can figure it out yourself..."

Su Baichen had no time for sentimental talk with his grandmaster. He spoke rapidly, "Their purpose in coming to this world is not to possess humanity, but to possess the entire world!"

"The so-called Realm of No Form... that might be the world they successfully possessed in the last time!"

At this moment, a whole new dimension was added to his worst-case scenario: these Formless Ones were not refugees from another world, but bandits who had destroyed one world and then set their sights on their world!

Su Baichen suddenly realized something and immediately said to Daoist Shangshan, "Grandmaster, we must be careful about our contact with the outside cultivation world. I'm very worried..." Daoist Shangshan also looked solemn: "Are you worried that there might be Formless Ones among the leaders of those righteous sects?"

Su Baichen said, "The Yuanmo Cavern is already under the control of the Wuxiang people, otherwise why would my sister-in-law Youlian have nowhere to go?"

That's a really bad guess.

Daoist Shangshan sighed and said, "I understand. I will explain this matter to Daoist Tianhui, and I will also send a message to Changchun Palace." "You don't need to worry about what happens next. Your only task now is to cultivate diligently... The next generation of Changchun Palace needs you to support them."

Even though Su Baichen was unwilling, he could only accept this reality.

However, after a moment's thought, he said, "Grandmaster, I have already begun to try the Five Elements Gathering Cultivation, but I am also practicing the Earth Element method. Although I have managed to comprehend fire through earth, I still need to travel to various famous mountains to quickly gather the five elements..."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Shangshan also showed a thoughtful expression: "Indeed, I heard that you comprehended the weight of earth in Nanshan and comprehended the 'Unquenchable Flame' by observing the vitality of Nanshan... This is a good thing."

"The Chongshan Mountains in the south of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Damaoshan Mountains in the north, the Taishan Mountains of the Qi State, the Yujingshan Mountains of the Yong State, and the Nanshan Mountains where the Changchun Palace is located—these five mountains are situated in five directions, each with a very special symbolic meaning..."

The Supreme Daoist Lord began to tell Su Baichen about the wonders of famous mountains in various places.

Su Baichen listened carefully, knowing that these were the places he was going to visit next.

But after Shangshan Daojun finished speaking, he fell silent again.

Su Baichen only needed to think for a moment to understand that his master was worried about his safety.

Before they knew about this, they were not afraid at all.

Now that he knows of the existence of the Formless Ones, Daoist Shangshan dares not let Su Baichen go on his travels.

Su Baichen wouldn't make things difficult for his elders in this regard, and for him, going to those famous mountains to gain enlightenment was just a shortcut. He was confident that even without taking shortcuts, he could master the secrets of the Five Elements of Earth on his own.

Just then, a golden-red figure appeared in front of the two of them!

A powerful primordial spirit filled the entire room, demonstrating its unique presence.

Lord Shangshan's expression shifted slightly, then he deliberately said in an annoyed tone, "You're already so old, yet you still act so rudely."

Hearing that familiar reproachful tone, and seeing the golden-red figure again...

"Master, you've successfully broken through!"

This is precisely the Yang spirit of the Mysterious Yin True Man!

Master Xuanyin nodded and said, "It's finally a success. It's all thanks to Master's presence in seclusion; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to concentrate on my seclusion." Daoist Shangshan, however, didn't seem to care and said, "That's because you were always worried about Shuiyin and the others. If you had put aside worldly affairs and gone into seclusion earlier, the Yin Sect and even Changchun Palace would have been much more relaxed."

Master Xuan Yin immediately admitted his mistake: "Master's reprimand is correct."

Su Baichen quickly chimed in, "Master has been working very hard to manage the affairs of the Yin Sect."

Lord Shangshan was unwilling to argue with his grand-disciple, so he changed the subject, saying, "Why don't you talk to your master about your problem? He's been the sect leader for so many years, maybe he can help?"

Master Xuan Yin smiled and waited for Su Baichen to reply.

Su Baichen didn't mince words and immediately expressed his request and concerns: "Master, I want to go to various famous mountains to comprehend the Dao of Earth, but I'm afraid it will worry the elders. I don't know what to do."

Compared to Shangshan Daojun, who was particularly reluctant to part with his grandparents, Xuan Yin Zhenren, as his master, was obviously more open-minded.

He said, "That's a good thing. Although you're still young, you'll eventually have to go out and make your own way in the world."

"Safety issues are easy to solve, as long as you don't go out alone."

Su Baichen quickly said, "Isn't it inappropriate to trouble others for the sake of my disciple?"

Master Xuanyin said, "You're overthinking it."

"You don't know, the Sword Sect members often invite sword cultivators from various places to 'discuss swords'."

"Because of these events over the past two years, they haven't been able to make it, and they were originally planning to cancel the upcoming sword-fighting competition."

"However, I will discuss with Senior Brother Kaiyang and have the Sword Sect continue to carry out the Sword Tournament plan. It's just that this time the scope of the Sword Tournament will be larger, and they will also have to shoulder a different mission."

"And you can come along too. Whether you participate in the sword competition or gain some insights along the way, it's all easy." "Of course, don't forget the main mission..."

Su Baichen's expression turned serious, and he admired his master's wisdom and strategy.

"Your most important task on this trip is to screen the sword cultivator sects in various places, and then try to win them over as much as possible, selectively telling them about the Formless Ones."

Su Baichen's eyes widened... If that's the case, then it really is a very important task.

But why a sword-cultivation sect?

Master Xuan Yin smiled and said, "Well, I think the path of sword cultivation is probably not suitable for those without form."

"After all, if a sword cultivator wants to achieve something, the first thing is to purify their mind and hone their will."

"Those who are like the Formless Ones, with their complicated minds and ability to endure, really have no way to cultivate the way of the sword."

Su Baichen thought about his fellow sword cultivators, most of whom were straightforward, and they agreed with this statement.

At the same time, he felt reassured again about his master Xuan Yin Zhenren's plan... His troubles were resolved so easily in his master's eyes, and he was even given an important task with special significance.