Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable-Chapter 115: Sword Soul Transformation
It was another night of the Blood Moon.
Deep within the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, inside a cave on a canyon cliff.
Ye Tianling cultivated in silence. His breathing was long and steady. Under the effect of the Turtle Breath Technique, neither his Sword Dao nor his Martial Dao cultivation leaked any trace of an aura.
He had already achieved a ’No Leakage’ state.
In this state, the effectiveness of Ye Tianling’s cultivation was exceptional.
Over the past few days, Ye Tianling’s Sword Soul had grown stronger time and again. His Realm had undergone successive transformations, and his control over his Battle Power had become increasingly fluid and effortless.
Ye Tianling’s inheritance of Dugu Qiubai’s combat experience had also reached a greater level of Perfection, and his understanding of it had deepened.
By now, he had a complete grasp of his various Abilities. When he used them, it was as if they had been honed over countless years.
Furthermore, by battling Fierce Beasts, consuming their Beast Blood and Beast Pills, and eating their meat, the effects of his bloodline condensation had also improved.
The Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt techniques had been condensed into one by Ye Tianling. They had reached Eighth Layer Perfection and were now completely fused with his Sword Venerate Dominating Body.
Although Ye Tianling hadn’t tested his Battle Power, he was confident that he was at least at Tier Four Battle Power or higher.
’Coming to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range was an extremely wise choice. Not only did I learn about my father, but I also accomplished my greatest objective—the refinement and Fusion of my Sword Venerate Dominating Body with the Golden Bell Shield and Iron Cloth Shirt.’
’Next is simply raising my Realm. The Samadhi True Fire can continuously help me refine my body. At the same time, the North Nether Divine Skill allows me to absorb Energy much faster. After reaching the Sword Soul Third Heaven Great Perfection, my first goal is to break through to the Sword Spirit Realm.’
’My second goal is to become proficient in Alchemy, Refining Arrays, and Artifact Refining. I don’t need to reach the highest attainments, but I must have a solid understanding. Elixirs, Arrays, Talismans, and Weapons—their impact on Battle Power is absolutely critical!’
Ye Tianling exhaled a breath of stale air, his mind now holding a clear plan for his cultivation over the next period of time.
Just then, he suddenly raised his head and looked outside the cave.
Through the cave entrance, Ye Tianling could faintly make out the silhouette of the woodcutter in the crimson crescent moon.
But that wasn’t what caught his attention.
In the distant sky, a streak of light was approaching at extreme speed via Sword Control. Its aura was restrained, yet it still contained a sharp, fierce Evil Qi.
Ye Tianling focused his Innate True Essence into his eyes and looked over, combining it with his Soul Talent.
It was only then that he realized it wasn’t one person, but two.
"Name: Wan Xuegui. Age: ?. Realm: Sword Spirit Second Heaven Realm. Cultivation Technique: Ten Thousand Thoughts in One Heart Sword Technique (Earth Tier Lower Grade Incomplete Technique, evolvable).
Bloodline Talent: Asura Killing Soul.
Family Origin: The Number of Great Derivation is fifty, yet forty-nine are used. It is divided in two to represent the primordial forces, and one is set aside to represent the trinity. Once, the Fang Family was the ruler of Celestial Star Mansion. But one day, the Fang Race was plotted against by enemies and faced a great calamity with no chance of survival. To ensure the family’s continuation, the Fang Family’s Sword Ancestor burned his Supreme Dao using a Celestial Dao inference technique to see through to a single sliver of hope. He thus left a final edict: The family must change its surname to Wan, immediately retreat into the secular world, and attempt to change that singular point of fate, becoming the ’escaped one’ to find a thread of life...
Interests: Slaughter, treasure hunting, fine food, women.
Dream: Restore the Fang Family."
"Name: Fang Qingxue. Age: twenty-three. Realm: Sword Spirit Third Heaven. Cultivation Technique: Jade Water Sky Connecting Swordsmanship (Earth Tier Middle Grade Incomplete Technique, evolvable). Bloodline Talent: Bright Moon. Sect Origin: Celestial Profound Sword Sect."
When the two pieces of information suddenly appeared, Ye Tianling couldn’t help but be stunned.
Ye Tianling had some understanding that his Soul Talent had become stronger and more useful after its transformation.
He had used it several times over the past few days and had gotten a feel for it.
But he was still a bit stupefied by information as detailed as Wan Xuegui’s profile.
’What is going on?’
While Ye Tianling was pondering, Wan Xuegui was already rushing toward the cave, carrying the unconscious Fang Qingxue on his back.
Thanks to the Turtle Breath Technique, Wan Xuegui did not notice Ye Tianling’s presence.
’This Wan Xuegui... he’s not planning on... forcing himself on her here, is he? This behavior...’
Ye Tianling saw the problem, but no matter how he looked at it, he didn’t believe that Fang Qingxue of the Sword Spirit Third Heaven would fall into the hands of Wan Xuegui, who was only at the Sword Spirit Second Heaven Realm.
’This Wan Xuegui is probably in for a nasty surprise.’
Ye Tianling retracted his aura and pressed himself into a recess near the cave entrance. He pushed his Turtle Breath Technique to its absolute limit and stood perfectly still.
Ye Tianling had no confidence in his ability to deal with these two.
Therefore, he decided to watch and see how things unfolded.
As the Turtle Breath Technique operated at its peak, the Little Faceless Technique within his body began to circulate spontaneously. At the same time, his Sword Soul actually started to undergo some kind of change.
A phantom image of an ancient ’Xuanwu’ manifested, enveloping Ye Tianling like a Sword Soul.
And Ye Tianling’s figure... simply disappeared on the spot.
A jolt of shock shot through Ye Tianling’s heart. He was so astonished that he almost reappeared from his state of Concealment.
Ye Tianling immediately reined in his aura, kept his Soul stable, and maintained the steady operation of the Little Faceless Technique.
’Besides the Dragon Soul, I can manifest a Sword Soul like this? Can my Sword Soul use the ’transformation’ and ’Simulation’ abilities of the Little Faceless Technique to evolve into corresponding Sword Souls? Doesn’t that mean my Sword Soul can take on countless forms?’
Ye Tianling had already completely forgotten about Wan Xuegui and Fang Qingxue. His excitement was beyond words.
The significance of this discovery was truly staggering.
’In that case, with Kunpeng Carefree Travel, can I manifest a ’Golden-winged Roc’ Sword Soul?’
’With the Lion’s Roar, can I manifest a ’Lion’ Sword Soul?’
’With the Returning Butterfly Cocoon Technique, can I manifest the Sword Soul of the Unparalleled Divine Beast, the ’Returning Butterfly’?’
’With the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, can I manifest other Dragon Souls?’
Ye Tianling’s emotions were in turmoil. He wished he could start experimenting immediately, but he held himself back.
He recalled the ’sense of Control’ he’d felt when he manifested the Dragon Soul in front of Long Tianyu, the feeling that he could change its color. A sudden realization struck him—he had actually possessed the means to control the ’transformation of his Sword Soul’ back then, but he simply hadn’t realized it.
If this chance occurrence hadn’t triggered the ’Xuanwu’ Sword Soul and revealed its powerful ’Concealment’ Ability, Ye Tianling would never have discovered that after the transformation of his many Cultivation Techniques and the perfect integration of his Sword Soul and physical body, he possessed such a terrifying hidden trump card.
The moment Ye Tianling stabilized his mind, his Soul Talent continued Sensing the situation with Wan Xuegui and Fang Qingxue to prevent any accidents.
After all, both of them had extremely rich vitality, and they were at the Sword Spirit Second and Third Heaven Realm. Though Ye Tianling held life and death in little regard and would fight anyone who challenged him, he couldn’t be careless.
With this scan, Ye Tianling immediately perceived that Fang Qingxue was not completely under control, but was ’deceiving’ Wan Xuegui.
’Now this is interesting. Is this woman turning his own plot against him, pretending to be captured?’
Ye Tianling’s eyes darted about, a cunning glint appearing within them.
"WHOOSH—"
Wan Xuegui charged directly into the cave. His aura was powerful, and a wave of energy containing Evil Qi rushed into the depths of the cave. He didn’t stop, however, but continued to press forward. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
A thought flashed through Ye Tianling’s mind, and he watched impassively.
Wan Xuegui’s speed did not decrease. Upon reaching the end of the cave wall, he suddenly cast a very mysterious, blood-colored Rune.
After the Rune sank into the cave wall, the wall suddenly rippled, shimmering with a faint blue halo.
The halo gradually expanded, forming a misty, faint blue ring of light.
Without hesitation, Wan Xuegui enveloped Fang Qingxue, still on his back, with Blood Evil Power and stepped into the faint blue ring of light, disappearing instantly.
Then, the faint blue ring of light began to slowly shrink.
Ye Tianling’s heart leaped. Disregarding the danger of being discovered, he activated his Kunpeng Carefree Travel Body Technique and charged directly toward the faint blue ring of light.
