Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 176 - 174: Yun Zhen Teaching the Sword [Request for Subscription]
Chapter 176: Chapter 174: Yun Zhen Teaching the Sword [Request for Subscription]
The Purple Star Sect is a Golden Core Sect with several Golden Core Stage cultivators in charge, and the sect’s strength is a notch higher than the Yellow Sand Sect.
As a Tier Four Middle-grade Alchemist, Zhu Ziyu’s status within the Purple Star Sect is almost second only to a few Golden Core Stage ancestors, not to mention that he himself is a Seventh-Layer Purple Mansion cultivator.
That’s why he dared to represent the entire Purple Star Sect, using the sect’s reputation to threaten Jia Yunzhen.
Unfortunately, he seems to have forgotten what Jia Yunzhen’s nickname is!
Jia Yunzhen’s nickname is now rarely mentioned, but for a time, the name "Crazy Sword Wanderer" Jia Yunzhen was extremely famous among the circle of middle-high tier cultivators in the six great Immortal Cities surrounding the Broken Cloud Mountain Range.
Being able to carry the nickname "Crazy Sword" shows how Jia Yunzhen’s temperament was.
In his rage, Zhu Ziyu tried to suppress him with the Purple Star Sect’s reputation. Not only did it fail to have the desired effect, it also invited even more fierce humiliation from Jia Yunzhen.
"Hahahaha, Zhu Ziyu, are you out of your mind? How else could you say such foolish words?"
"Who do you think you are? Three Golden Cores, thirteen Purple Mansions from the Purple Star Sect. Besides yourself, who else can you represent?"
"Do you think you can make a few elixirs and actually treat yourself as a big shot? When I wielded my sword to slay demons, you didn’t even know which doghole you were hiding in, playing with mud!"
Jia Yunzhen laughed wildly, his face full of unbridled expression, speaking with utmost humiliation, making Zhu Ziyu’s eyelids twitch, veins on his forehead faintly appearing, almost driving him mad with anger.
"Ahhh, Jia Yunzhen, you old scoundrel... I’ll fight you to the death!"
Driven by rage, Zhu Ziyu’s hair scattered wildly, though he still stood on the white cloud, no longer showing the immortal-like demeanor from his entrance.
He shouted angrily and immediately took out several magical artifacts, attacking Jia Yunzhen.
At this moment, he didn’t regard anything with hesitation. He only wished to make Jia Yunzhen know that he himself was a dignified Purple Mansion cultivator, not some stray cat or dog he could humiliate at will.
Born from such a sect as the Purple Star Sect and being a Tier Four Middle-grade Alchemist, whether in magical techniques or magical artifacts, Zhu Ziyu was not comparable to ordinary loose cultivators. This was also his confidence in threatening Jia Yunzhen.
But Jia Yunzhen was not an ordinary loose cultivator. Aside from possibly falling short in cultivation technique divine techniques compared to sect cultivators, other aspects like magical artifacts and magical combat experience did not lose to any renowned major sect cultivators, and even far exceeded.
Magically combating with him, Zhu Ziyu was truly courting trouble.
Against various magical artifacts and techniques sent by Zhu Ziyu, Jia Yunzhen only needed to release his thirteen silver flying swords, deploying several killing moves recorded in the "Great Derivation Sword Technique," and intercepted and shattered all incoming attacks.
He even divided his attention during the combat to telepathically tell Zhouyang, "Kid, watch carefully how I control the sword!"
He was actually preparing to use Zhu Ziyu as a sword testing stone, teaching Zhouyang on the spot!
Fortunately, Zhu Ziyu did not hear these words, otherwise, he might truly fight to the death out of fury.
Zhouyang was already watching intensely. Upon hearing Jia Yunzhen say such words, he cherished the rare opportunity even more, immediately focusing all his attention on watching Jia Yunzhen’s sword-control method.
The "Great Derivation Sword Technique" records over ten sword array killing moves, including nine basic sword arrays, five advanced sword arrays, three high-tier sword arrays, and one annihilation sword array.
Jia Yunzhen obtained a fragment of the "Great Derivation Sword Technique," only recording nine basic sword arrays and five advanced sword arrays. The three high-tier sword arrays and the annihilation sword array "Great Derivation Celestial Spirit Sword Array" were known by name only without related cultivation records.
After years of cultivating this sword technique, Jia Yunzhen has fully mastered nine basic sword arrays and two advanced sword arrays.
Today, to teach Zhouyang sword control skills, he didn’t use the two advanced sword arrays but showcased all nine basic sword arrays before Zhouyang.
When utilizing these sword arrays, he did not provide any verbal explanation; whether Zhouyang could glean insights depended entirely on his own aptitude.
This is also a form of expression, indicating that while Jia Yunzhen is willing to teach Zhouyang sword control skills, he will not truly accept Zhouyang as his disciple.
For cultivators, especially high-tier loose cultivators like Jia Yunzhen, accepting disciples is highly important for fate; they would not easily accept disciples.
However, if they do accept disciples, they pass on their skills without reservation, ensuring that their legacy can be carried on.
In contrast, sect masters do not consider as much when selecting disciples.
If not for sect rules requiring sect cultivators of a certain cultivation to take on disciples, many sect cultivators might never accept disciples in their lifetime.
Moreover, most sect masters choose disciples based only on their spiritual root talent and background origin. They do not pass on their own prized skills but convey only what can be learned from sect compendiums to disciples.
Thus, the relationships between masters and disciples within sects can vary, with some as close as father and son, while others remain so distant they may not meet for a century.
Zhouyang also understood Jia Yunzhen’s intent, so he cherished this opportunity to observe and learn on the spot all the more, as it might be the only chance in his life to closely watch Jia Yunzhen engage in magical combat with someone.
At the beginning, Zhu Ziyu might not have noticed Jia Yunzhen’s plan, but after the battle exceeded fifteen minutes, with Jia Yunzhen repeatedly using those basic sword array killing moves and not deploying any of the advanced sword array techniques he dreaded, Zhu Ziyu would be truly ignorant if he still failed to notice the issue.
Upon realizing the trick involved, he felt both embarrassed and angry, and of course, he was unwilling to continue serving as a sword-testing stone for Jia Yunzhen to hone his skills.
Therefore, during the battle, he suddenly retreated, swiftly withdrawing from the battlefield, then glared at Jia Yunzhen with anger and shouted, "Old Scoundrel Jia, if you wish to protect this boy, then I will insist on killing him. You might protect him for a while, but I doubt you can protect him for a lifetime!"
With that said, he didn’t wait for Jia Yunzhen’s response, immediately urging his magical power to ride atop that White Cloud Magical Artifact and leave.
Seeing this, Jia Yunzhen’s eyes flashed with a cold light, and a murderous aura suddenly emerged from him.
Hua Yuerong and other cultivators from the Divine Weapon Workshop sensed this murderous aura, and their expressions changed collectively. Hua Yuerong couldn’t help but urgently advise, "Elder Jia, please reconsider. Zhu Ziyu is not a threat, but the Purple Star Sect is currently at its peak, and backed by a major sect like the Yunxiao Sect. If you kill Zhu Ziyu, you might have to live incognito for the rest of your life!"
Although the Divine Weapon Workshop was not afraid of Zhu Ziyu and the Purple Star Sect, or even the Yunxiao Sect behind them, which couldn’t match the "Six Paths Alliance" behind the Divine Weapon Workshop, they also didn’t want to offend the other party for no reason.
After all, Jia Yunzhen was hired by them, and if Zhu Ziyu were to fall by Jia Yunzhen’s sword, they would certainly also bear responsibility.
Hearing Hua Yuerong’s advice, Jia Yun’s face slightly changed, and the murderous aura soon receded.
Though he looked down on Zhu Ziyu, Hua Yuerong’s words were true. If he were to kill Zhu Ziyu, the Purple Star Sect would definitely not stand by, and when a Golden Core Stage cultivator intervened, he would indeed have to spend the rest of his life in hiding.
As a loose cultivator by choice, he favored his current unfettered and leisurely lifestyle, which would not be worth losing on a whim.
Once the murderous aura dissipated, Jia Yunzhen gently nodded towards Hua Yuerong, then looked at Zhouyang, whose expression was dazed, as if he had gained some insight, and asked, "Young man, how did you find it? Did you gain anything?"
"Ah! Is the elder asking me?"
Zhouyang exclaimed reflexively, then soon realized he was being redundant and hurriedly corrected, "I wouldn’t dare deceive the elder. After witnessing the elder’s demonstration, I have essentially comprehended the Four Symbols Demon-Slaying Sword Array, and with a few more attempts, I’m confident I can perform it."
"However, regarding the basic sword arrays used later, besides getting an insight into the Five Elements Life and Death Sword Array, I still hadn’t grasped the other four."
Jia Yunzhen’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. He nodded repeatedly with undisguised appreciation and said, "Not bad, this is already very good. When I fully mastered the nine basic sword arrays, I had already opened up the Purple Mansion successfully."
After pausing, he added through telepathy to Zhouyang, "With your current age and cultivation, if you diligently study, mastering all nine basic sword arrays before the Purple Mansion is not impossible. By then, few Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators will surpass you in battle power."
Zhouyang still appeared to be in his twenties, and anyone who saw him would know his age couldn’t be very old. Though Jia Yunzhen didn’t know his exact age, he could see Zhouyang was definitely under a hundred, hence his comments.
Upon hearing this, Zhouyang was reminded of Jia Yunzhen’s life-saving grace and his guidance, leading him to profoundly bow with deep respect towards Jia Yunzhen, saying, "The elder’s life-saving grace and guidance in sword techniques will never be forgotten. Please accept my bow!"
"There’s no need for that; teaching you the sword technique is a fair exchange. As for just now, saving you was merely because I did not wish to see this sword technique lost in my hands!"
Jia Yunzhen waved his large sleeve, and an invisible force lifted Zhouyang, showing no intent of claiming repayment for his favor.
He then looked at Zhouyang, slowly saying, "I accidentally acquired this sword technique years ago and have always been seeking information about its subsequent cultivation methods, but to little avail. If you have the opportunity in the future, you might also inquire into this matter. If you can find the later methods, remember to let me see them in Zhenyue Immortal City!"
"If by then, I have already passed away or fallen, I also ask you to burn a copy outside the cave where I often reside so that I may rest in peace."
"Elder’s words are etched in my mind. Should I gain any findings in the future, I will certainly let the elder see them as soon as possible!"
Zhouyang nodded solemnly, agreeing without hesitation.
"Good, very good, I await your good news!"
Jia Yunzhen repeatedly uttered "good" several times, and then, with a grave face, said in a deep voice, "Zhu Ziyu is notoriously narrow-minded. If he could find you, it’s likely the elixirs you acquired from him that day were tampered with. Now, hand those elixirs over to me, and I’ll exchange them for a Foundation Establishment Pill. Then, you shall set off on your own and no longer follow the caravan!"
He then glanced at Hua Yuerong and softly asked, "Fellow Daoist Hua, this young man is already targeted by Zhu Ziyu. For the safety of the caravan, I’ve decided he should leave ahead of time. Divine Weapon Workshop should have no objections, right?"
Right now, Hua Yuerong and the Divine Weapon Workshop people couldn’t wait for Zhouyang to leave, so they certainly didn’t object. Immediately, Hua Yuerong smiled sweetly and said, "Since we hired Elder Jia as the head guard, we will of course not oppose your arrangements."
She then looked at Zhouyang, apologetically saying, "We’re really sorry, Fellow Daoist Zhou. The caravan prioritizes the safety of goods overall, and we apologize for the earlier issues. Consider the deposit as a reward for your escort service last night!"
"I understand. Elder Jia, take care on your journey, and I shall take my leave now!"
Zhouyang nodded heavily, having no objection to Jia Yunzhen’s arrangement, and was filled with gratitude instead.
Jia Yunzhen exchanging the elixirs for him essentially resolved all his worries, allowing him not to be pained by losing a Foundation Establishment Pill. This grace was something he might not even have the chance to repay in this lifetime.
Immediately, Zhouyang handed over that Foundation Establishment Pill and another bottle of Peiyuan Pills to Jia Yunzhen, then accepted a Foundation Establishment Pill from Jia Yunzhen’s hand and left the caravan’s resting area on his own.
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