The First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Qi Gathering Realm Layer IV_1

Sword intent is not a tangible thing!

It is the cultivator’s interpretation of the Sword Path, a probe into the path ahead with the three feets long sword in his hand, a reflection of his perseverance in his heart.

At this moment, the essence of the Carefree Sword Intent became richer and heavier.

But the signs that he exhibited, like Shen Mo’s aura, seemed even more detached from the world.

BANG!

His Ocean of Qi Dantian was trembling and had expanded one round.

The efficacy of the Dragon Tiger Formless Pill and nature’s spiritual energy were all converted into Mana by the ”Purple Mansion Heart Scripture” to replenish the surplus in the Dantian.

This promotion was extraordinarily smooth!

With the sword intent guarding externally and the Scorching Sun Soul Phase illuminating internally, not even Heart Demons could find a chance to take advantage.

I originally thought advancing to Layer IV would take a while! Who would have thought that this climb would bring such great rewards. Firmly and surely, I have stepped into the middle-stage of Qi Gathering. Apart from my cultivation, the progress in other aspects is also quite satisfactory!

Shen Mo shook his head, and the newborn head that grew from his left shoulder rapidly metamorphosed into blood essence primality and returned to his body.

The extra five senses made him somewhat uncomfortable.

This was just the change from growing a new head and two arms!

When Three-Headed Six-Armed reaches the Senior stage, just processing the visual feedback would be enough to keep him busy.

In the future, I’ll have to practice more.

Looking at the Destiny Panel, he saw the experience bars of many cultivation methods soar, and a satisfied smile spread across Shen Mo’s face.

[Destinied Lord: Shen Mo]

[Cultivation: Qi Gathering Realm Layer IV]

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[Cultivation Method: ”Purple Mansion Heart Scripture” ”Integration” (1,355/12,000);

”Heavenly Origin Technique” Elite (620/8,000)]

[Martial Arts: ”Supreme Clarity Sword Technique” Master (10,940/16,000);

”Sword Control Spirit Technique” Junior (3,235/6,000);

”Big Dipper Seven Star Sword Formation” Junior (5,260/6,000)]

[Lightness Magic: ”Thunderclap Rapid Step” ”Integration” (10,890/15,000);

”Immortal Wind Cloud Physique” Junior (225/3,000)]

[External Magic: ”Dragon Elephant Blood Fiend Body” Dragon Body (100/100);

”Three-Heads Six-Arms True Immortal Technique” Primary (2,635/3,000)]

[Soul Magic: ”Divine Soul Contemplation Scripture” Senior (745/1,000)]

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Through continuous hard cultivation, Shen Mo’s main cultivation method, the ”Purple Mansion Heart Scripture”, also advanced by one level.

In the common parlance of the cultivation world, this was considered the Perfection Realm!

Of course, on the Destiny Panel, there were still three realms beyond Perfection, and Shen Mo could continue to cultivate it to an even more profound state.

His cultivation had improved so quickly.

Apart from the trials on Tianshan Mountain, it was also considerably related to his ”Purple Mansion Heart Scripture” reaching the ”Integration” stage.

And cultivation methods like ”Supreme Clarity Sword Technique”, ”Big Dipper Seven Star Sword Formation”, and ”Three-Heads Six-Arms True Immortal Technique”, which he usually focused on cultivating during [Martial Performance], also saw significant progress during the ascent of Tianshan Mountain!

Several magic and cultivation methods were on the verge of advancing to the next stage!

Shen Mo decided that after returning, he would first use [Martial Performance] on the cultivation methods that were about to break through.

As for the cultivation of the ”Divine Soul Contemplation Scripture”, there was no need to rush!

Normally, during cultivation, he had to gaze at the blazing sun, absorbing the artistic conception of the bright sun high in the sky, to be able to visualize for contemplation.

In summary, the various improvements had greatly increased his strength!

It is time to descend the mountain!

Even if he could not witness the Heavenly Monarch Sword Qi in person, Shen Mo was already satisfied with this journey.

If he could cultivate to the Golden Core Realm one day, he would return to Tianshan Mountain to comprehend the profundity of this sword Qi at close range!

Flying on swords was forbidden on the stone steps of Tianshan Mountain.

Even Shen Mo had to descend the mountain on foot; of course, as the pressure continuously weakened, descending was much faster than ascending.

「Half a day later」

Shen Mo stepped off the first stone step.

When he saw the reactions of his senior brothers and sisters from the Riverside Sect, he felt somewhat strange.

Even if I won first place for the sect, they shouldn’t be this excited, right?

The disciples from the Profound Moon School were also glaring at him, their eyes cold and fierce, as if they wanted to tear him limb from limb.

The Heaven Sword Sect didn’t despise me this much even after suffering such a great loss. Where does so much resentment come from these chattering girls? I didn’t kill Xiao Ling’er either!

It wasn’t until he received a message from Zhao Lingyin that Shen Mo finally realized what was going on.

So that’s what it is! No wonder all the disciples from the different immortal sects acted so strangely.

A pang of regret struck Shen Mo.

However, he quickly shook off this emotion.

Since he had already broken Fairy Pei Yu’s record, there was no use regretting his overexposure; it would only cause more trouble.

What he needed to consider now was how to use this empty reputation to secure more resources for his cultivation.

Otherwise, who was to say... he wouldn’t meet the same fate as Fairy Pei Yu.

She too had dazzled everyone at the Tianshan Mountain Festival, reaching unprecedented heights!

She was even hailed as the once-in-a-century prodigy of the cultivation world in the Red Flame Country.

Yet, in the end, hadn’t she died in despair before reaching the Spirit Sea Realm?

An empty reputation is like light and shadow; only with formidable strength as backing can one shine enduringly like the sun and moon. Otherwise, it is merely a mirage, dispersed by a gust of wind.

After exchanging a few words with Zhao Lingyin, Shen Mo stepped on the Demon Slaying Sword and flew onto the suspended stone platform.

Lu Ming, Meng Sanchi, and the others had already descended Tianshan Mountain and were waiting with numerous Spirit Sea Realm experts on the stone platform for Shen Mo’s return.

The moment he landed, Peak Master Zhou Shili, Elder Huang, and the other two Elders walked up to him with smiles on their faces.

”Well done, young man!” Zhou Shili looked at Shen Mo with a satisfied smile. ”As expected of a disciple of my Stars Peak. When we return to the sect, I will certainly reward you heavily!”

The two Elders from the other peaks standing beside him immediately understood.

So this old fox Zhou Shili wants Stars Peak to monopolize all the credit! Although Shen Mo cultivates on Stars Peak, isn’t his core identity still an inner disciple of the Riverside Sect? How can Stars Peak claim all the glory?

Immediately, the two Elders spoke up.

”Since the lad has gained considerable benefits and brought glory to the sect, this is by no means a matter for Stars Peak alone! My Rising Sun Peak will also not be stingy with rewards!”

”My Bright Moon Peak likewise!”

”Thank you, Peak Master, and thank you, Elders, for your generosity.” Shen Mo did not refuse. Why would he not accept benefits offered to him?

Zhou Shili glanced at the two Elders but didn’t say much.

He hesitated internally, wondering whether to take Shen Mo as a Direct Disciple at this time. Purely in terms of Talent and strength... Shen Mo is naturally deserving. However, the matter was not so simple.

Firstly, a Direct Disciple represents the transmission of one’s legacy; it’s not as simple as merely confirming a title.

Setting aside the disciple’s responsibilities and obligations for the moment, a Master must be responsible for their disciple, finding suitable cultivation methods, gathering resources, and even establishing connections for them.

If a Direct Disciple falls into peril, the Master must find ways to help them overcome the tribulation, possibly even risking their own life in the process! It’s even possible that the Master might get dragged into trouble themselves!

Thus, over the years, Zhou Shili had only accepted five Direct Disciples, including Lu Ming. Just these five disciples had nearly made his hair turn white from worry!

Secondly, Shen Mo had always been a disciple allowed to develop freely on Stars Peak.

If I rashly take him as a Direct Disciple, it’s hard to guarantee that various rules and regulations won’t constrain him. What if it damages his natural disposition?

It’s like a wild spiritual plant or precious herb; once transplanted into a medicinal field, no matter how meticulously it’s cared for, it will likely lose its former spiritual nature.