King of Ten Thousand Years

There were no incomplete martial skills here, so Luo Tian could only exchange for complete ones.

He quickly identified several Sword Martial Skills that suited him, all of them Celestial Level Middle Grade or higher!

Illusion Feather Sword Technique: Tier approaching Celestial Level Upper Grade, its swordsmanship is ethereal and unpredictable. Requires one thousand Contribution Points and 350,000 Spiritual Essence Coins.

Cold Moon Sword Technique: An Ice Cold Attribute sword technique, Celestial Level Middle Grade. One thousand Contribution Points, 260,000 Spiritual Essence Coins.

Nine-star Sword Manual: Similar to the Celestial Star Sword Technique Luo Tian had previously cultivated. Celestial Level Middle Grade, one thousand Contribution Points, 280,000 Spiritual Essence Coins!

Sky Wind Divine Sword: A Wind Sword Technique, with sword strikes like a divine wind sweeping through the universe. Celestial Level Middle Grade, one thousand Contribution Points, 300,000 Spiritual Essence Coins.

”These prices are insane!”

Luo Tian couldn’t help but sigh.

After all, for martial skills at Celestial Level Middle Grade or higher, this price was quite normal.

Outside the Tai Yuan Sect, martial skills of Celestial Level Middle Grade and above were all controlled by the top powers. Even in the Mu Family, obtaining a martial skill of this level would require an enormous price.

In the Tai Yuan Sect, Main Peak Disciples could exchange for them directly, and the price wasn’t outrageous.

Luo Tian currently had 400,000 Spiritual Essence Coins. A large portion of it was loot he’d collected from killing the traitorous disciple Yu Ding and Ying Long, so he could afford the exchange.

’Which one should I choose?’

Luo Tian felt that all of these sword techniques were good.

His consciousness entered the Celestial Book World to try asking the Celestial Book. It wouldn’t cost much Energy anyway.

A line of text appeared on the Celestial Book, giving a precise answer: Sky Wind Divine Sword. It even included the reasoning.

”Sword Intent is related to swordsmanship. Choosing a sword technique that corresponds with your Sword Intent will create a mutually reinforcing effect...”

”Alright, I’ll take the Sky Wind Divine Sword!”

When Luo Tian brought the Sky Wind Divine Sword to the Guardian Elder, he attracted the attention of many disciples.

”Since when could someone at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer enter the Main Peak?”

”Exchanging for a Celestial Level Middle Grade sword technique, the Sky Wind Divine Sword? Someone at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer can afford that?”

Many of the Main Peak Disciples were quite surprised.

Although Luo Tian had placed first in the Main Peak assessment, his fame was limited to the circle of newly promoted Main Peak Disciples.

The older Main Peak Disciples didn’t know him, nor did they bother to learn about Auditor Disciples.

...

「Back at his residence.」

Luo Tian’s consciousness immediately entered the Celestial Book World.

”Celestial Book, can the Sky Wind Divine Sword be perfected and upgraded?”

Luo Tian asked familiarly.

The answer was obvious. On this matter, the Celestial Book had never let Luo Tian down.

”Five hundred pages can perfect and upgrade the Sky Wind Divine Sword, raising its Tier to Celestial Level Upper Grade!”

”Excellent!”

A joyful expression appeared on Luo Tian’s face.

There were Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Techniques in the Taiwu Pavilion, but their prices were all over five or six hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins. The more valuable ones were even close to a million!

Luo Tian couldn’t afford them, and exchanging for a Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Technique would be too conspicuous.

「Next.」

Luo Tian spent Spiritual Essence Coins to replenish the Celestial Book’s Energy.

”Hm?”

Luo Tian noticed something was off.

Now, charging a single page for the Celestial Book actually required two hundred Spiritual Essence Coins.

Luo Tian was already used to this.

The Celestial Book’s ability to perform Inference on all things depended on Luo Tian’s Cultivation and the Realm of his Creation Technique.

As his Cultivation increased, the effect of each Celestial Book Paper Page far surpassed what it was before, and the number of Spiritual Essence Coins needed to charge them also grew.

The five hundred pages were fully charged!

Luo Tian spent one hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins, and his savings were instantly depleted.

However, spending a total of 400,000 Spiritual Essence Coins to directly obtain a ”Celestial Level Upper Grade” sword technique was well worth it in Luo Tian’s opinion.

On the Dongchen Continent, Celestial Level Sword Techniques were already rare. A Celestial Level Upper Grade one could be considered an unparalleled treasure that couldn’t necessarily be bought, no matter how much money one had.

”Perfect the sword technique!”

WHOOSH!

The glow on the Celestial Book Paper Pages dimmed rapidly.

The perfected Sky Wind Divine Sword transformed into a vast torrent of information that surged into Luo Tian’s mind!

After browsing through the perfected Sky Wind Divine Sword, Luo Tian’s face lit up with a pleased surprise. ”Incredible!”

The perfected Sky Wind Divine Sword was a top-tier existence even among Celestial Level Upper Grade techniques!

A sword technique of the same level in the Taiwu Pavilion would cost eight or nine hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins!

He walked out of his room and into the spacious courtyard.

Luo Tian took out the [Wind and Snow Sword] and began practicing, following the Luck Skills and Sword Techniques of the Sky Wind Divine Sword.

A Celestial Level Upper Grade Sword Technique was extremely difficult. Even a Celestial Pool Realm expert would find it strenuous to cultivate.

But Luo Tian had cultivated a King Level Sword before, so cultivating the Sky Wind Divine Sword now didn’t feel too difficult.

Furthermore, Luo Tian secretly activated his Wind Sword Intent and found that it aided his swordsmanship cultivation, allowing him to become proficient in an instant.

’Without Wind Sword Intent, the difficulty of cultivating Sky Wind Divine Sword wouldn’t be much different from Void Yin Sword Technique...’

Luo Tian gave a faint smile and began practicing in the courtyard.

SHIING! WHOOSH!

Sword Light danced, and whirlwinds stirred.

Every one of Luo Tian’s sword strikes was accompanied by sharp Wind Blades, carving deep grooves into the ground.

And this was without him using a single shred of True Essence!

「Two days later.」

Luo Tian’s swordsmanship suddenly became more refined. It appeared graceful, each strike ethereal and formless, silent yet incomparably sharp, and unstoppable in its path.

Luo Tian had officially reached the entry level for this Celestial Level Upper Grade Sword Technique.

”But if I keep this up, even without using True Essence, my courtyard is going to be destroyed.”

Luo Tian looked at the devastated courtyard, his heart aching a little.

Afterward, he headed to the ”Martial Arts Cultivation Room.” Ten days of cultivation there only cost one hundred Contribution Points.

Inside the Martial Arts Cultivation Room, he could practice his martial skills without worry.

「Time passed, and a month went by.」

「Fourth Peak.」

On a massive plaza, numerous figures were gathered. Among them were as many as twenty to thirty Celestial Level Martial Artists!

These people were all high-level figures from the major powers of the Human Race in the Broken-star Realm.

Several days ago, they had brought the genius disciples from their sects to the Tai Yuan Sect for an exchange and study program.

「Today.」

This was the day for martial arts sparring matches.

Many disciples from the visiting powers looked at the Tai Yuan Sect’s Side Peak Disciples with a mixture of reverence and longing.

Likewise, there were also some geniuses whose fighting spirit burned fiercely, eager to give it a try.

”Among the Human Race powers in the Broken-star Realm, besides the Tai Yuan Sect, there are three other top-tier sects: Purple Mist Palace, Jueying Island, and the Profound Frost Sect. Although they aren’t as strong as the Tai Yuan Sect, they shouldn’t be underestimated.”

Mu Ze said faintly.

Beside him was a female disciple of the Mu Family. They had come to the Tai Yuan Sect with Luo Tian.

”We Auditor Disciples might also have to go up. If we lose too badly, we might even be expelled from the Sect directly.”

Mu Ze said with a grave expression.

As the strongest power of the Human Race, the Tai Yuan Sect had to maintain its prestige. Poor performance in sparring matches with other Sect Influences would result in severe punishment!

”Brother Mu Ze, you’re overestimating them! We are all Tai Yuan Sect disciples; we won’t lose that easily.”

the Mu Family female disciple said.

”Almost everyone is here. Let’s begin.”

On the Tai Yuan Sect’s side, a gold-robed elder spoke calmly!

In the Tai Yuan Sect, disciples, Stewards, or ordinary Elders all wore white robes.

Golden robes represented the ten strongest Elders of the Tai Yuan Sect!

This gold-robed elder was none other than the ”Tenth Elder” of the Tai Yuan Sect!

”Xiaoxia, you go. You’re a new disciple from my Profound Frost Sect’s current batch. Go and spar with a new disciple from the Tai Yuan Sect.”

an elder from the Profound Frost Sect said.

A very young woman in blue robes walked out. Her eyes were as clear as water, and she had a pure and lovely appearance.

”Yan Xiaoxia. I ask my senior brothers and sisters for your guidance.”

The blue-robed woman, Yan Xiaoxia, cupped her fists in a salute.

Yan Xiaoxia’s current Cultivation was actually at the Earth Element Realm Second Peak. Among the new disciples of the Profound Frost Sect, this was considered quite good.

From the Tai Yuan Sect’s side, the one sparring with Yan Xiaoxia was at the Earth Element Realm Third Layer!

”Earth Element Realm Second Peak, challenging a new Tai Yuan Sect disciple at Earth Element Realm Third Layer. This little girl sure is bold.”

”She’s going to lose anyway. By picking a stronger opponent, it won’t be too embarrassing when she loses.”

On the Tai Yuan Sect side, many Side Peak Disciples discussed this with smiles.

However, in less than ten moves, the Tai Yuan Sect disciple at Earth Element Realm Third Layer was defeated by Yan Xiaoxia.

Such a simple battle with such an unexpected outcome left all the disciples on the Tai Yuan Sect’s side stunned.

The other Sect Influences were also quite shocked.

’When did the Profound Frost Sect find such a promising seedling?’

”I would like to continue sparring with my senior brothers and sisters!”

Yan Xiaoxia’s eyes shone brightly.

Next, she picked someone at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Third Layer!

”Isn’t she getting ahead of herself? Challenging a new Tai Yuan Sect disciple at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Third Layer!”

In the Tai Yuan Sect, those at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Third Layer were top-tier existences among the new disciples.

”Little girl, you are too arrogant!”

The ”Man with Black Mole” at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Third Layer had a cold expression.

He disdained fighting Yan Xiaoxia; there was no glory in winning.

The Man with Black Mole attacked instantly. A cold, heavy fist of light, like an avalanche, came crashing down with immense power!

PSHHH!

Yan Xiaoxia slashed out with a crimson lotus sword aurora, dyeing the air in a hundred-meter radius a searing, fiery red!

Ice and fire collided. Shockwaves rolled out, and white steam billowed.

Logically, the Man with Black Mole should have had the advantage.

But the result was a stalemate!

”How could this be?”

The Man with Black Mole frowned, his gaze turning sinister as he attacked again.

”Cold Mountain Freezing Fist!”

He struck again. A biting chill spread in all directions, snowflakes drifted down, and the ground froze over!

Yan Xiaoxia was suppressed by him.

The Man with Black Mole pressed his advantage, forcing Yan Xiaoxia to retreat again and again.

Many of the observing disciples could see that Yan Xiaoxia had chosen the wrong opponent this time. She had picked an Ice Dao Practitioner and was being countered by the Man with Black Mole.

”I will not lose!”

On Yan Xiaoxia’s frostbitten face, the ice suddenly melted away, and her skin began to emit a reddish, fiery glow.

Her eyes turned crimson, as if a divine fire burned within them, startling all who met her gaze.

BOOM! WHOOSH!

Yan Xiaoxia became like a volcano, a terrifying and majestic Flame Power erupting from her body. The surrounding cold instantly evaporated and dissipated.

”This Flame Power... What’s going on?”

The Man with Black Mole’s face paled in shock. A strong sense of crisis rose in his heart.

SHIING!

Yan Xiaoxia attacked again, slashing out with one raging, crimson Sword Light after another, leaving scorched marks on the ground.

A few moves later, the Man with Black Mole was defeated!

Two consecutive losses for the Tai Yuan Sect disciples. For the other top powers, this was a great start.

But the higher-ups and disciples of these powers were all shocked by Yan Xiaoxia’s formidable combat strength.

The Profound Frost Sect actually had such a promising seedling!

On the Tai Yuan Sect’s side, a square-faced elder, his dignified eyes glinting sharply, spoke calmly, ”For the Profound Frost Sect to be able to cultivate such a genius... I wonder who her master is?”