Three months later.
In an uninhabited mountain peak within Shenxuan Sect.
Han Xuanji leisurely watched the falling leaves, a nine-pattern Golden Core within his Dantian radiating a faint golden glow, and Flying Swords circling his body. Combined with his extraordinary demeanor, he resembled a young Immortal Sword Cultivator in the world.
Beneath his feet lay the corpses of numerous Yao Beasts, all of whom had attempted to attack him during his Breakthrough.
The Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm caused significant fluctuations, and Han Xuanji did not wish to Break through in a Cultivation room. Thus, he came to the outer Sect area to Break through, where he set up a Concealment Formation to prevent his aura from spreading too far.
As for safety, although it was not entirely sufficient, with the protection of numerous Magical Artifacts and Formations, Han Xuanji was not afraid.
Host: Han Xuanji
Cultivation: Golden Core Realm First Layer
Cultivation Technique: Feather Transformation True Scripture, Flying Immortal Sword Art, Unyielding Golden Body, Heavenly Stepping Steps…
Attributes: Immortal Aptitude, Extraordinary Comprehension Ability.
Perhaps it was due to his sufficiently solid Foundation.
Han Xuanji's Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm was incredibly smooth, and he successfully forged the most High Grade nine-pattern Golden Core, with a flawless and complete Foundation.
Upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, various Advanced Cultivation Techniques truly demonstrated their power.
Although he had not fought anyone, he was confident enough to contend with all the heroes of the world.
However, there was no need.
Han Xuanji felt that he was still in his growth phase and needed to develop further. What was the Golden Core Realm?
At least when he reached the Ascension Realm, he would emerge and sweep aside everything!
Retracting his aura, Han Xuanji was about to return to Lingxiu Peak on his Flying Sword.
He noticed someone following him in his direction.
“Demonic Path spy?”
Han Xuanji's heart jolted when he sensed someone following him.
Shenxuan Sect was extremely vast, and in such outer Sect areas, it was very possible for Demonic Cultivators to infiltrate.
Han Xuanji's expression shifted, and he prepared to act directly.
A voice quickly came from afar:
“Wait, stop!”
Han Xuanji involuntarily stopped, frowning as he looked at a figure in the distance.
The other party was riding a Flying Sword in the air, a white robe fluttering in the wind, possessing an extraordinary demeanor and Cultivation, also at the Golden Core Realm.
“I am Zhao Wuya from Heavenly Sword Sect, and I bear no ill will.”
The white-robed man said loudly.
“Heavenly Sword Sect?”
Han Xuanji realized that the other party seemed to be an ally.
Heavenly Sword Sect was also a top Immortal Sect in Eastern Azure Continent, with a slightly less profound Foundation than Shenxuan Sect, but its current strength was formidable and no weaker than Shenxuan Sect. In recent years, many Sword Dao Great Masters had emerged from it, making it a famous Righteous Path Great Sect.
“I happened to be in Shenxuan Sect for business, and seeing that you are also a Sword Cultivator, I became curious.”
Zhao Wuya's eyes were bright and full of spirit, looking at Han Xuanji excitedly.
Although Han Xuanji's movements were not large when he was dealing with the Yao Beasts earlier, his Divine Soul was naturally powerful. From a great distance, he vaguely sensed a powerful Sword Intent and was quickly drawn over.
“What do you want?”
Han Xuanji did not understand what the other party intended to do.
“How about we spar and compete in sword arts?”
Zhao Wuya smiled.
Heavenly Sword Sect basically consisted of Sword Cultivators, and they were on good terms with Shenxuan Sect, but Disciples from both Sects often competed. Zhao Wuya's visit to Shenxuan Sect this time was also to discuss Sword Dao with a good friend and make progress together.
Of course, he harbored no ill will. Even though he often sought out people for sword duels, he had never caused any fatalities.
“Not interested.”
Han Xuanji was not a battle maniac, nor did he want to make a move for no reason.
“Are you perhaps afraid?”
Zhao Wuya raised an eyebrow:
“I can suppress my Cultivation to spar with you.”
Han Xuanji ignored this taunt, turned and left, not wanting a meaningless battle.
Seeing Han Xuanji so composed, Zhao Wuya became even more interested. Earlier, he had only felt a wisp of Han Xuanji's Sword Intent and knew that the man before him was definitely not simple. With such an opponent, he truly found it difficult to suppress the excitement in his heart.
“Fellow Daoist, offense taken!”
Zhao Wuya said loudly, then shot out a Sword Qi with his fingertip.
This Sword Qi was not very powerful and carried no killing intent.
But it annoyed Han Xuanji a bit. He still had time to go back to Cultivate and sign in, where did he have the leisure to play with him?
“Why bother.”
Han Xuanji sighed, no longer pretending, and swung a sword in return.
Absolute Shadow Divine Sword!
This was an Earth Rank High Grade Sword Art, focusing on speed. Coupled with his Sword Intent, which was close to Major Achievement, its power was extraordinary.
Innumerable silver Sword Qi, condensed to the extreme, instantly poured forth, then transformed into a surging, roaring river of Sword Qi!
This river of Sword Qi was not chaotic; every wisp of Sword Qi contained a sharp will that seemed capable of severing Law itself. They intertwined and spiraled, subtly forming a giant sword phantom that spanned the sky, pointing directly at Zhao Wuya.
Boom!
Zhao Wuya reacted extremely quickly, also unleashing a sword strike. His Sword Qi was like a long fiery Dragon, devouring everything.
The next instant.
Wherever the giant sword phantom passed, Zhao Wuya's Sword Qi shattered instantly, unable to form even a shred of resistance, and was completely submerged and pulverized by that pure, overwhelming torrent of Sword Intent!
“How is that possible…”
Such a thought flashed through Zhao Wuya's mind. He had not expected the other party's Sword Intent to be so powerful, completely crushing his own.
Before he could defend, the terrifying Sword Qi instantly struck his shoulder, sending him flying hundreds of meters away.
After a long while.
Zhao Wuya clutched his shoulder, spat out a mouthful of blood, and endured the pain, saying:
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for showing mercy!”
He had truly experienced the feeling of death just now. If the other party had shifted a little, he might have been gone.
“His Sword Intent completely surpasses mine…”
It wasn't until Han Xuanji had gone far that he suddenly thought:
“Damn it, I forgot to ask who he was.”
…
Returning to Lingxiu Peak, Han Xuanji also breathed a sigh of relief. This battle had given him a bit more confidence.
Years of arduous Cultivation had indeed yielded results; even an Inner Sect Disciple of Heavenly Sword Sect was no match for him now.
“Congratulations.”
Han Xuanji silently nodded in his heart, considering it proof of his cautious Dao.
In a flash.
Another month passed.
Han Xuanji successfully Broke through to the second layer of the Golden Core Realm. The joy of the Breakthrough quickly dissipated, and he fell into contemplation.
Because he had run out of Golden Core Realm Medicinal Pills.
“Upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, the rewards from these Alchemy workshops on Lingxiu Peak are a bit insufficient.”
After signing in for so many years, Han Xuanji also realized that there were differences in the Rank of each Dao Rhyme location.
Like the Scripture Pavilion, it was clearly an Advanced Dao Rhyme location. Although there was a possibility of obtaining Profound-Grade or even Yellow-Grade Cultivation Techniques, there was also a small probability of signing in to obtain Heaven-Grade Cultivation Techniques.
However, most of the Alchemy workshops on Lingxiu Peak had a low Dao Rhyme Rank. Although there was a chance of producing Advanced Medicinal Pills, they mainly focused on Medicinal Pills below the Golden Core Realm.
After all, Shenxuan Sect had a specialized Alchemy lineage, and talented Alchemists basically went to Danding Peak.
“It's time to open up new sign-in locations.”
Han Xuanji took the Sect's Flying Ship and arrived at Danding Peak, one of the thirteen peaks of Shenxuan.
Danding Peak was where Shenxuan Sect specifically trained Alchemists. It had even produced some Alchemy Grandmasters. There were also many Alchemy workshops here that sold Advanced Medicinal Pills, but each one was expensive, only affordable to Inner Sect Disciples.
“Qingyun Alchemy Workshop.”
Han Xuanji quickly arrived at an Alchemy workshop.
Among the numerous Alchemy workshops on Danding Peak, Qingyun Alchemy Workshop was undoubtedly one of the most famous. It had produced more than one Alchemy Great Master, and historically, it even had an Alchemy Grandmaster presiding over it.
The Rank of Alchemists ranged from first to ninth Rank. Alchemy Great Master generally referred to Alchemists above the fourth Rank, meaning they could refine Nascent Soul-level Medicinal Pills with a high success rate.
And an Alchemy Grandmaster referred to Alchemists above the seventh Rank. Such Grandmaster-level figures were honored guests in any force.
In Han Xuanji's opinion, the Dao Rhyme of this place was no worse than places like the Scripture Pavilion on Lingxiu Peak.
Han Xuanji walked in. The outer area of the Alchemy workshop was more like a market. The foot traffic here was very high, and many storefronts displayed signs like “Five-Thousand-Year-Old Brand.”
Compared to the small-scale Alchemy workshops on Lingxiu Peak, this place was undoubtedly much more prosperous.
He could even see Disciples from various peaks coming in groups to buy Medicinal Pills, and some people were setting up stalls on a nearby street, selling Spirit Medicine and Medicinal Pills.
“System, can I sign in here?”
Han Xuanji silently asked in his mind.
This place was honestly a bit large, and he wasn't sure if it counted.
The System quickly responded.
“You can sign in, but the Dao Rhyme here is not concentrated. It is recommended that the Host go to a location where the Dao Rhyme is more concentrated to sign in.”
Han Xuanji thought for a moment, then passed through the market and entered the inner area.
Very few people came to this area anymore; most of them were Alchemists entering and exiting.
Seeing Han Xuanji, a stranger, many people were curious, but they did not meddle.
Han Xuanji did not rush in but stopped outside the entrance, then silently chanted “sign in” in his mind.
“Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at Qingyun Alchemy Workshop, obtaining a bottle of third-Rank High Grade Medicinal Pill, “Xuan Yuan Pill.”
“Xuan Yuan Pill?”
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
Xuan Yuan Pill was one of the best Cultivation Medicinal Pills for the Golden Core Realm. Because of its good effects and minimal side effects, even a Nascent Soul cultivator would feel a pang of pain to buy a bottle for their juniors.
Now he could get a bottle for free.
He could only say, it felt great.
It also indicated that the Dao Rhyme Rank of this place was high enough.
After successfully signing in, Han Xuanji immediately left the Alchemy workshop, silently and unnoticed by anyone.