Chapter 206 - 204: Reaching the Celestial List
Compared to two years ago when he first grasped this Seventh Grade Fire God Saber Technique, now he has already mastered this technique.
The sword might is overwhelming, far surpassing the past.
This is considered one of his cultivation achievements over the past two years.
The Fire God Saber Technique and Flying Thunder Technique have both reached the Mastery Realm, while the Wind Dragon Divine Saber Technique, which he obtained earliest, has been practiced to Minor Achievement.
Additionally, his inner qi cultivation has already refined the third qi vortex!
The reason for such joyful progress in cultivation is partly due to his excellent performance in aptitude and diligence, and partly due to the related physical traits he has gained.
As he developed as a Qi Refiner, the effect improved, greatly aiding his qi refining.
Refining one qi vortex in two years is already quite fast!
In fact, according to his understanding, possessing three qi vortexes, just in terms of inner qi cultivation, he is already not much inferior to those warriors on the Celestial List!
If he was not mistaken back then, Duan Fangshuo, who competed in the Second Prince’s Mansion, was about the cultivation of the third layer of qi refining, firmly qualifying for the Celestial List!
From when he started qi refining until now, just a few years have passed, and he has surpassed countless martial artist experts in the Qi Refining Realm.
This is his cultivation achievement!
The Celestial List is unattainable for other martial artists but is within reach for him now!
Additionally, it is worth mentioning that over the past two years, through a relatively good annual reward, he successfully upgraded the Sword Practitioner trait to green grade.
Sword Practitioner (Green): A born talent for practicing swords, with a unique aptitude for controlling and understanding swords, enhancing efficiency in sword practice, and increasing sword might when drawn!
This is an important reason why he has achieved success in practicing two sword techniques concurrently over the two years.
With this physical trait, not only does he practice swords quickly, but in actual combat, the power of his sword strikes is also enhanced!
It means the same Sword Skills and Sword Techniques, when performed by him and other swordsmen, the power is different!
As for another year’s annual reward, due to low evaluation, it only added a bit of Spirit Attribute.
Besides qi refining and martial techniques cultivation, his progress in body refinement is also not slow.
Now his strength has reached sixty thousand pounds!
Even those with innate divine power are far inferior to him!
The Celestial Essence Body Refining Technique’s refining and strengthening effect on his flesh belongs to seeking steady progress, gradually enhancing, without breakthroughs.
Unknowingly, it has already raised the strength of his blood and flesh to a new level.
As for the qi power aspect, it seems that strengthening from fifty thousand pounds to sixty thousand pounds, compared to the power Song Changming originally acquired, the improvement does not seem significant.
But it must be noted that a normal cultivator, starting from zero to the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, over half a lifetime of honing qi power, barely breaks ten thousand pounds.
Song Changming achieved such an increase in just over two years, showing how strong this secret technique’s body refinement effect is on Song Changming.
As long as blood and flesh essence qi still benefits him, this refining and strengthening effect will not stop, progressing daily, improving monthly...
Today, all the disciples who went to investigate the fog in Wangyue Pavilion disappeared without returning.
On the same day, a village not yet swallowed by the fog was massacred.
A few days later, an elder of Wangyue Pavilion returned severely injured from the fog, bringing an astonishing message.
This time it’s not just the threat of the fog; many Outer Realm cultists have invaded under the fog!
The massacre in the village was just the first act by these cultists.
It’s like declaring war on the martial artists of the Da Han Dynasty in this way!
Both high-profile and brutal!
As one of the Hidden Sects in the Da Han Dynasty, and since this area is Wangyue Pavilion’s territory, they certainly will not let the Outer Realm evil cults run rampant and ignore them.
Soon, they dispatched numerous strong members and disciples to descend the mountain, going to crusade against those Outer Realm cultists!
Liu Dingsheng, upon hearing this, was concerned about his granddaughter and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Liu Yan’Er was not among the team crusading against the evil cult.
"These Outer Realm cultists are all fanatical, bloodthirsty, indiscriminate killers. Let’s hope Wangyue Pavilion can drive them away soon..." Liu Ziwen said with a frown.
The more he learned about the Outer Realm evil cult, the more wary he became of these cultists.
If there were only a few little devils, it wouldn’t matter. The fear is that the Outer Realm cult gets serious, and powerful beings come to the Da Han domain, which would start another bloody storm.
"Brother Song, are the Outer Realm cults really that formidable, even more so than Wangyue Pavilion, the Hidden Sect?" Song Ping’an couldn’t help but ask, knowing little.
In his view, since Wangyue Pavilion had already deployed the pavilion’s experts, the task of expelling the Outer Realm cultists was surely guaranteed.
"Yes." Song Changming nodded.
"More than sixty years ago, the Ghost Blade Sect, which swept through the Da Han Dynasty and drew many Hidden Sects to join forces in besieging, was one of the Outer Realm cults!
In that battle, many strong members of Hidden Sects perished, and many warriors on the Celestial List died, a truly tragic affair.
And that was just one faction among the Outer Realm cults, enough to stir such a storm in the Da Han Dynasty. Tell me if it’s formidable..."
Song Ping’an opened his mouth, finally having a basic understanding of the existence of the Outer Realm evil cult.
"Overall, in the Outer Realm, the truly formidable cults have power equal to or even surpassing the Hidden Sects within the Da Han Dynasty!" Song Changming concluded.
These insights were heard from Liu Dingsheng and others before; he had also practiced martial arts for so many years, no longer a clueless novice.
He has verified from various channels, basically no fiction.
This is the truth; many Outer Realm cults are formidable figures!
"Then, can Wangyue Pavilion really handle this matter..." After Song Changming’s words, Song Ping’an also found himself losing confidence in Wangyue Pavilion.
"That depends on what purpose these Outer Realm cultists have for intruding into the Da Han Dynasty this time..." Song Changming shook his head.
They only need to remember one thing: these Outer Realm cults have the ability to disrupt the entire Da Han Dynasty and confront all Hidden Sects as a terrifying existence.
It’s just a matter of whether they want to or not!
Therefore, one must not underestimate these cultists at all.
Song Changming also had his plans in mind.
If the Wangyue Prefecture became untenable, he would still leave, taking Liu Dingsheng with him.
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Night falls.
In a certain northern place, atop a green peak.
A long stone staircase extends upwards, with a square platform built at the highest point, resembling an altar.
Several bonfires were lit, illuminating the area around the stone stairs.
A man in his thirties, dressed as a scholar in plain clothes, sat cross-legged on the platform, observing the starry night sky.
His eyes sparkled, as if capturing the entire starry sky within his pupils.
A mysterious trait emanated from him, spreading.
In his vision, some stars dimmed and even vanished, while others suddenly shone brightly.
After a moment, he suddenly focused on one bright star, and smiled.
"Previously, I recommended you for Earth List first. Whether inside the pavilion or outside, I received much criticism. Now, two years later, I should wash this away, don’t let me down..."
The plain-clothed scholar murmured, picked up a wine cup from the ground, and drank the wine joyfully.
Someone came up the steps.
"Mr. Jin Yu, the Vice Pavilion Master sent me to inquire."
The plain-clothed scholar poured himself wine, didn’t raise his head, and spoke: "Nothing to worry about, just need to see some blood, some people dying. Those Outer Realm people aren’t that powerful or united."
Upon hearing this, the person who came up the steps felt slightly relieved.
"As long as it’s not like the Ghost Blade Sect sixty-plus years ago..."
"Rest assured, there aren’t that many Ghost Blade Sects in the world." The scholar replied.
"In that case, I’ll take my leave first. I need to quickly report this to the Pavilion Master."
"Mm, as you wish." The scholar adjusted his slightly messy hair, contemplating whether to join in the excitement.
Somewhat dangerous, but to miss a good play without witnessing it does carry some regret.
As the night passed, Zhuji Pavilion sent a letter to all Hidden Sects.
In the east of the Da Han Dynasty, a towering red mountain peak, resembling a giant sword inserted into the earth.
The mountain peak is composed of red stone, extremely hard in texture.
The cliff faces are smooth and flat, like the two blade edges of a broad sword.
This red peak is the legendary Sword Cliff, a place yearned for by countless swordsmen in Jianghu.
Today, the number one on the Celestial List, the Sword Venerable, is cultivating Sword Dao on this Sword Cliff!
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