Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 465 - 431: Waves of Pine, Sword Qi Sweeps the Autumn Sky
The Immortal Path is too long, and Chen Xu doesn’t really know how far he can go.
After getting off the flying boat at the pier of Bailiu City, he immediately and discreetly left the city, hurrying towards the desolate stone mountains dozens of miles away.
During this time, he vaguely sensed something unusual.
It seemed like someone deliberately waited at the pier, watching for someone.
But since Chen Xu was a completely unfamiliar face, and he had concealed his aura very well, those watching eyes only glanced over him.
No one paid special attention to him.
On the contrary, Chen Xu, seemingly unintentionally, casually scanned the surroundings, memorizing the figures of those watching.
These people... some seem to be dressed like gang members, and some... appear to be from Celestial Boat Commerce?
Interesting.
Although Bailiu City is small, even in the smallest of ponds, there are always fish and shrimp stirring up trouble, never allowing it to be peaceful.
Now that Chen Xu had joined the God Machine Sect, he had no intention of participating in the disturbances of Bailiu City.
He remembered all this in his heart, yet he left it all behind.
An hour later, Chen Xu detoured to the barren mountains where he first entered the Xuantian Star Realm.
There, he found the despairing Ding Chuan.
Poor Ding Chuan was still hiding in the mountains, not daring to go out.
He was afraid that once he went out, he would be targeted by members of the Four Symbols Alliance, endangering his life and future.
Fortunately, before leaving, Chen Xu had left him a lot of spirit rice balls, which he ate one each day, ensuring he wouldn’t starve to death.
But for a cultivator, living such a life was also very pitiful.
When Ding Chuan saw Chen Xu again, he was practicing swordplay on the mountaintop against the mountain wind.
To be honest, his aptitude was much better than Ji Yang’s, with the sound of wind whistling and pine waves roaring as he wielded his sword.
Sometimes he would throw the sword, demonstrating the act of controlling it, and other times he would retract it from incredible angles.
In the to-and-fro, the sword’s edge gleamed coldly, with a faint spread of evil aura.
Clearly, during his time hiding in the barren mountains for intense cultivation, Ding Chuan’s cultivation had no obvious increase, but his swordsmanship seemed to have improved by more than one level.
The to-and-fro of his sword had strict formality.
The howling carried the overflowing sword energy.
Even more, his swordsmanship unexpectedly carried a few traces of the pure charm of a Sword Cultivator.
It also had a kind of determination and anger, as if seeking life from death.
Swish swish swish!
Sizzle—
The flying sword spun a sword flower in the air, suddenly shooting swiftly towards the pine forest below the mountain.
At that moment, the light and shadow moved as fast as a shooting star.
At the same time, Ding Chuan shouted in surprise, "Who!"
Yes, at that moment, he suddenly sensed movement from the pine forest.
Without hesitation, Ding Chuan’s first reaction was to launch a sword attack.
This sword could truly be considered the pinnacle of his cultivation experience.
This sword not only encapsulated over twenty years of his cultivation experience, but also the panic, anger, and hatred since the destruction of his sect in recent months...
Moreover, it contained the determination he had gathered after narrowly escaping death.
Indeed, Ding Chuan had regained his determination. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
During these days, he continuously anticipated Chen Xu’s return, practicing his sword, and replaying every detail of that day of meeting Chen Xu.
He couldn’t see Chen Xu, only guess that the other was a reclusive master playing in the mortal world.
Most importantly, the other was a Spirit Chef, a "high-grade Spirit Chef" he never dared to imagine or meet before.
Isn’t this already a kind of fortuitous encounter?
If he couldn’t seize this opportunity, he would be trapped in the mountains.
Perhaps one day, unable to endure any longer, he could secretly leave the mountains for a suicidal raid on a few Four Symbols Alliance disciples.
If he succeeded in the assassination, securing some resources, he could have a chance to board a flying boat and escape the regions of Bailiu City and Qingxi City.
But if he failed, then it would be a death-seeking act!
Ding Chuan still had a sliver of hope and didn’t want to reach such an end unless it was the very last moment.
He was tormented inside, indescribable in words.
All he could do was practice his sword, practice without stop.
Then, repeatedly consolidate his determination, until this moment, he unleashed his sword!
The sword flew out, heading toward the pine forest ahead.
As the pine waves surged, it brought up powerful waves.
Branches and leaves rustled, as if cleaving the sea, tumbling to the sides.
This sword had even somewhat surpassed the level of the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation, directly aiming for the Foundation Establishment.
Seeing that pinnacle sword, radiant in its light.
In a flash, amidst the endless lights and shadows, a hand suddenly extended.
That hand held no powerful aura, showed not a hint of fire qi, only casually reached forward.
Suddenly, the winds from all directions halted, the rolling pine waves paused.
Only that hand, amidst the surging sword energy, accurately grasped the flying sword.
And then, the entire pine forest fell silent for a moment.
Even the winds around Ding Chuan seemed to stop.
Only the person walking out of the pine forest appeared, radiant and vigorous, dressed as a young man in green.
It was a stranger Ding Chuan had never seen before.
Ding Chuan’s flying sword was caught, and he should have received a backlash.
However, at this moment, seeing this person, Ding Chuan only felt his true qi surging inside, with a stream of energy in his chest surging back and forth.
His flying sword held, he still vaguely felt some discomfort.
But simultaneously, another guess overshadowed the discomfort akin to backlash.
In disbelief, yet filled with hope, he said, "Senior... is it you returning?"
Indeed, the opponent was so powerful, effortlessly capturing his pinnacle sword, leaving Ding Chuan to surmise that he was the mysterious senior who had once not desired to reveal himself.
Otherwise, facing such a strong opponent, if they were an enemy, what could Ding Chuan do?
The figure in the pine forest held the flying sword, bridging several dozen feet in just a few steps.
He immediately stood before Ding Chuan, with a slight smile on his face, saying, "Ding Chuan, your swordsmanship progress is tremendous; congratulations."
Hearing the young voice, a surge of immense joy welled up in Ding Chuan’s chest.
This voice was indeed the senior’s voice!
Great, it truly was the senior returning.
Ding Chuan’s emotions peaked and plummeted, revealing a joyful and excited expression: "Senior, it truly is you, wonderful!
You, you’re willing to show yourself to me, I, I... this disciple is eternally grateful!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a thud.
It turned out that Ding Chuan had knelt straight in front of Chen Xu.
His kneeling wasn’t merely for Chen Xu.
Clearly, he felt, Chen Xu’s return and willingness to reveal himself gave him hope for his future!
Two clear tears rolled down Ding Chuan’s face, tears of joy, not faking.
In this manner, Ding Chuan indeed was a more remarkable "talent" compared to Ji Yang.
However, Ji Yang has his own merits, and the two are not necessarily comparable.
Chen Xu placed the sword horizontally in his hand, handing it over with a slight smile: "Get up, I have some matters to attend to.
Take a hundred Qi Radiance Pills, buy a ticket to Canglan Immortal City.
Find your own way to join the God Machine Sect in the Immortal City, as I have some tasks for you."
