Ten Directions Sword Master

The last Huangjing Qi-boosting pill was put into the mouth, turning into a surging heat that rushed to the limbs and bones.

The internal energy in the acupoints was like boiling water, surging and becoming much stronger and more solid in the blink of an eye, nourishing the dantian.

After several attempts to break through the bottleneck in his cultivation, he was on the verge of collapse and could not overcome it.

The illusion created by the medicine gradually dissipated, and the internal energy returned to calm, back to its original state.

"My cultivation aptitude is really poor. I need to accumulate strength and wait until next time to break through the barrier."

Lu Li opened his eyes, his sharp gaze concealed, and sighed with regret.

"Before the Middle Ages, there were elixirs that could reshape one's constitution and improve one's aptitude... These are hard to find in the real world, but there is still a chance in the Compass World."

"If we travel to an era even older than the Northern Wei Dynasty, we might be able to obtain a elixir left over from the Middle Ages."

This physical constitution is such a hindrance; otherwise, once I reached the Foundation Establishment Realm and combined it with the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique, many plans could have been made ahead of schedule, without being so constrained.

Conversely, his talent in swordsmanship is so exceptional that it is difficult to describe it simply as outstanding.

With a flick of the finger, the Six Swords of Autumn appeared before my eyes, a scene of stark and cold desolation, with everything covered in frost, as if I had fallen into a deep autumn morning.

Connecting the past and the future, the solar terms subtly link and echo each other.

When the cold dew spreads, a pinch of the fingers instantly gathers all the cold air, and a wild goose flies through the sky.

It seems that everything before was just an illusion.

However, the apple on the table a meter away had split into four or five pieces, becoming eight smooth segments, and its skin was dry, withered, and covered with a layer of frost.

While the six swords are still far from being fully integrated, they have already achieved a comprehensive understanding and are progressing according to the seasons.

The golden energy severs cause and effect, a sword that will surely strike anyone who acts without reason.

He couldn't do something so mysterious yet, but the six solar terms laid out a large net, making it difficult for his opponent to move forward. In the end, the sword that he thought he had received with the least cost turned out to be the very sword that Lu Li had originally intended to swing.

This was a grand feast prepared by Lu Li for Luo Yunqi. The sheer volume of sword techniques and the complexity of seasonal changes were enough to make 99% of sword cultivators hesitate and dare not delve deeper into the calculations required to execute it.

In his eyes, it was clear, obvious, and natural.

It's only halfway to the Foundation Establishment stage; it's not particularly challenging.

However, whether or not to use certain tactics in front of others requires careful consideration.

"If Dean Yu doesn't come, others won't be able to tell what level my Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique has reached, so there's no need to worry too much... Even if it's completely exposed, it's not a big deal. Being outstanding enough is the only way to prove that you're worthy of the academy's training."

Lu Li also realized that there was no reason to keep a low profile while expecting Bailu Academy to invest a lot of resources in him.

You must first prove that you have the potential to refine your spirit, for example, by making it onto the individual rankings.

According to statistics, since the creation of the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings, all the heroes on the Human Ranking who did not perish along the way have advanced to the Refining Spirit Realm.

More than half of them later appeared on the local list.

"Anyway, I have the Lucky Compass, and the speed at which my strength increases is beyond the reach of ordinary people... Others think that I have been sitting in seclusion for half a year, but in reality, I have already traveled to two compass worlds and my strength has greatly improved."

"A temporary exposure isn't a big problem. As long as I progress fast enough, those who want to plot against me will only get outdated information!"

Once the thought was made up, a crisp sound came from the dantian, as if something had settled.

……

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

The most widely circulated anecdote among the disciples of the Heavenly Academy is undoubtedly the duel between Luo Yunqi and Lu Li.

The two were already popular contenders for spots in the Crimson Fire Secret Realm, and this competition made them even more of a focus of attention.

Even many school administrators and teachers have taken notice of this matter because Dean Yu Ziqi strongly recommended Lu Li.

The prevailing opinion still leans towards Luo Yunqi.

After all, the four prodigies have long held a leading position, and their strength is obvious to all. Luo Yunqi is second only to Shen Qing and is the disciple with the best chance of being the next to enter the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Lu Li's reputation was much smaller; the instructors' impression of him was still that he had used a special admission quota from Pengcheng to join the academy.

Having shown no promise over the past few years, how could he possibly rise to prominence overnight?

The No. 1 Sword Hall of Class B is much more spacious because it is used for teaching and practice. On weekdays, thirty or forty people can stand at the same time without feeling cramped.

However, today, over a hundred people squeezed in, filling every inch of space below the stage. You had to bump into people to turn around, and the air became stuffy.

"Qing'er, your swordsmanship is far behind your saber technique. It's time to focus... The balance between Yin and Yang is paramount in both swordsmanship and saber techniques. If you're lagging behind in one area, it will take ten or a hundred times the effort to correct it later."

An elderly woman with a full head of silver hair held Shen Qing's hand, her expression kind and gentle.

Two rows of chairs were placed in the front row for the students and instructors who came to watch the battle. Among the disciples, Shen Qing was the only one who was qualified to sit there.

Nan Henshui and Xue Huai Ren also arrived early, but they could only stand in the third row, with an empty circle around them.

"Grandma, I know. Once the list of secret realms is finalized, I'll go down to White Deer Cave to practice my swordsmanship properly."

Facing the only three Refinement Realm experts in the academy, Shen Qing smiled brightly, no longer displaying her usual coldness.

Grandma Shen and she were not related by blood, but just happened to share the same surname. After she entered the academy and began to distinguish herself, she received a lot of care from her.

Shen Qing invited Granny Shen to watch the match, hoping to boost her lover's morale.

"It's good that you know what's important. I believe you understand what's more important, so I won't elaborate..."

Grandma Shen glanced at Luo Yunqi standing on the stage, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes.

Having no descendants, she regarded Shen Qing, who shared the same surname, as a junior, and naturally did not want romantic feelings between them to hinder Shen Qing's cultivation progress.

Moreover, Luo Yunqi is not necessarily outstanding. Instead of promoting each other on the path of martial arts, he is actually holding us back.

He's not confident about getting a spot in the secret realm, and he's dragging his girlfriend into it too.

According to Granny Shen's original intention, she wanted to ask Yu Ziqi to give Shen Qing some pointers on swordsmanship after a while.

How could he possibly offend the top swordsman of Bailu Academy at this critical juncture?

Granny Shen closed her eyes. At her age, she had seen countless batches of disciples come and go. She had no interest in a contest between two juniors who were not even at the Foundation Establishment stage.

A little while later, another commotion arose in Hall B1, as Dean Lin Ruoxu himself had arrived.

Several students quickly stood up and went forward to greet him.

……

"Young Master Lu, we've finally waited for you..."

In front of Tingyu Sword Pavilion, Luo Liben waved excitedly, jumping and skipping.

"Knowing you're going to have a big battle with that dead fish face, I knew the time for the White Deer Twin Swords to shine had come!"

"I stole this sword from my house, you can borrow it... Don't be shy, give him a good beating!"

Luo Liben pulled out a long sword hidden behind his back and shoved it into his good brother's hand.

"Early stage of Qi cultivation, looks like I'll suffer enough on this trip back..."

Lu Li smiled. The academy with Fatty Luo around was the Bailu Academy he remembered.

He agreed to the contest with Luo Yunqi partly to prove himself in the fight for the secret realm qualification, and partly because Luo Yunqi had slandered Fatty Luo.

However, his attention was entirely focused on the middle-aged man behind Luo Liben, who was outstanding in appearance and had an extraordinary temperament.

"Don't you know my abilities? Why would I need to borrow your sword to deal with Luo Yunqi!"

Taking advantage of the embrace, Fatty Luo whispered in his ear, "My uncle, my own."

"Young Master Lu, taking this sword onto the stage and defeating that dead fish face makes me feel like I contributed something, and it makes me feel better!"

After saying that, she winked at Lu Li.

Fatty Luo's uncle is none other than Luo Xianzhi, a powerful cultivator from the Yuzhang Luo Clan known as the Azure Smoke Palm Master.

Lu Li's mind cleared; the accompaniment was a pretense, the real purpose was to escort the precious sword.

The sword felt incredibly light in my hand, and when it trembled slightly in the wind, it emitted a faint hum, like the flapping of a cicada's wings.

If it's something that Luo Pangzi (a famous Chinese writer and actor) would send over with such solemnity, it must be a treasure.