Stellar Transformation-Chapter 163: Volume 7 - 16 Location of the 9th Jade Sword (Request for monthly votes!)

Chapter 163: Volume 7 Chapter 16 Location of the 9th Jade Sword (Request for monthly votes!)

Despite True Master Yan Xu’s seemingly benevolent appearance, his words shocked the five people present. Was it even possible to borrow the Jade Swords from everyone just like that?

"Yan Xu, have you lost your mind? Each of us has gone to great lengths and risked our lives to obtain a Jade Sword. Yet you whimsically propose to borrow the Jade Swords from all of us—are you out of your senses?" Azure Dragon frowned as he spoke.

Di Long said icily, "True Master Yan Xu, this matter is of great importance, I cannot agree." Di Long didn’t even ask why, he simply refused.

Yida, twirling a lock of hair between her fingers, sneered, "True Master Yan Xu, you’d better explain yourself clearly. A Jade Sword isn’t just any spiritual artifact. Could it be that you secretly acquired the Ninth Jade Sword and intend to borrow our Jade Swords to explore the Nine Sword Immortal Mansion alone?"

"No, of course not."

True Master Yan Xu, seeing the changed attitudes of everyone, immediately smiled and said, "We from the Penglai Immortal Domain haven’t acquired the Ninth Jade Sword either. The reason I want to borrow your Jade Swords is to locate where the Ninth Jade Sword is."

"Oh?" Qin Yu frowned and said, "True Master Yan Xu, you mean... gather the other eight Jade Swords to find where the Ninth Jade Sword is?" Qin Yu had heard that if spiritual artifacts were forged simultaneously, they generally resonate with each other, and secret techniques could be used to make a Jade Sword search for another.

"Yes, exactly."

True Master Yan Xu quickly explained, "No one knows where this Ninth Jade Sword is. Given that eight Jade Swords have already appeared, I think it’s best not to waste time and directly use these eight Jade Swords to search for the other one."

Qin Yu, Azure Dragon, Three-eyed Demon, Yida, and even Di Long, who initially refused, all fell silent.

After a moment, Qin Yu nodded with a smile and said, "If True Master Yan Xu has this secret technique to search, then I’m also willing to lend a bit of help. I will lend you my Eighth Jade Sword to aid your search. However... it’s best if the spell is cast at my Star Pavilion. Just don’t take the Jade Sword away."

As soon as Qin Yu spoke, Azure Dragon also loudly declared, "Lending you the Jade Sword is fine, but only when you’re casting the spell and it must be within the Star Pavilion, in front of all of us. If you attempt to take away the Jade Sword, don’t blame us for banding together against you."

True Master Yan Xu was not the least bit concerned, smiling as he said, "Green Dragon Palace Master, please rest assured, I am not that foolish. Even against you alone, Green Dragon, I am no match."

"I can assure all of you, I will perform the secret technique right here in the Star Pavilion, in my residence at Penglai Garden. Just lend me the Jade Swords just for the duration of the ritual," True Master Yan Xu told the five.

Hearing this, even Di Long, who had initially disagreed, pondered for a moment and then nodded his head.

"Good, since everyone agrees, let me briefly explain the process of searching for the Ninth Jade Sword," True Master Yan Xu explained.

"This secret technique allows the eight Jade Swords to sense where the Ninth Jade Sword is. Subsequently, all eight Jade Swords will fly towards the direction of the Ninth Jade Sword, and all we need to do is follow the flight of the Jade Swords to find its location."

Azure Dragon, Qin Yu, Three-eyed Demon, Di Long, and Yida all frowned.

They had initially thought lending the Jade Swords to True Master Yan Xu for a brief use would suffice. Now they realized they had to let the eight Jade Swords fly towards the Ninth Jade Sword. Weren’t they being asked to follow along?

"Who knows where this Ninth Jade Sword could be hidden? If it’s secreted in some ocean trench, who knows how many years it might take to find? It’s much easier to search for the Ninth Jade Sword with the eight Jade Swords," True Master Yan Xu persuaded.

The others were in deep thought, but Qin Yu inwardly chuckled. "The Ninth Jade Sword, the most crucial is the Nine Sword Immortal Mansion. Having one Jade Sword qualifies one to enter the Nine Sword Immortal Mansion. I’m not greedy; a simple visit will suffice. What use do I have for so many Jade Swords?"

Qin Yu then loudly agreed, "True Master Yan Xu is considering everyone’s best interest. I agree with this plan, otherwise, who knows when the Ninth Jade Sword might be found."

Upon hearing Qin Yu’s agreement, True Master Yan Xu was visibly overjoyed.

True Master Yan Xu seemed to be growing fonder of Qin Yu the more he looked at him; his proposals were the first to be approved by Qin Yu twice.

Yida spoke in a cold voice, "I have no objections to this matter."

After much consideration, the Green Dragon Palace Master, the Three-eyed Demon, and Di Long also agreed.

"Good, I need to prepare well when I return. Tomorrow, everyone should head directly to Penglai Garden. At that time, I will directly use the secret technique, and together we will search for the location of the Ninth Jade Sword," True Master Yan Xu said with a smile.

******

One day later, at Penglai Garden in Star Pavilion, dozens of people gathered here.

Six Great Forces, some brought four to five people, while others brought only two to three, all core figures of the six forces, as today’s matter was too important to afford any mistakes.

"Hey, True Master Yan Xu, can we get started? We are quite bored here," Hou Fei complained impatiently beside Qin Yu.

At this moment, True Master Yan Xu was levitating cross-legged in mid-air, utterly motionless, not setting up any Formation or doing anything similar. Just sitting there quietly in the air had made Hou Fei unable to stand it any longer, prompting him to speak out.

True Master Yan Xu’s eyes opened, emitting a tangible cyan light.

"Everyone, everything is ready. Please lend me the Jade Swords first so I can use them for the secret technique." Nobody knew what True Master Yan Xu had been doing while he closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, but upon hearing his words now, everyone’s spirits were heightened.

In True Master Yan Xu’s hand appeared a Jade Sword, which was obtained from Penglai Immortal Domain.

"Everyone, please lend me the Jade Swords. What’s the matter, have you changed your mind?" asked True Master Yan Xu with a smile, though everyone had agreed earlier, no one was willing to be the first to surrender theirs now.

Green Dragon said sternly, "Yan Xu, you know how important this Jade Sword is to us. Don’t try any tricks. If something goes wrong, don’t blame us for being ruthless. Here, take it." Green Dragon extended his hand, and two Jade Swords shot out.

True Master Yan Xu reached out his hand, and the two Jade Swords landed in his grasp, "Green Dragon, please rest assured. At this time, how could I dare to play tricks?"

"I hope you remember your words," Green Dragon said, his attention entirely focused on True Master Yan Xu.

Qin Yu chuckled, "True Master Yan Xu, this Star Pavilion Formation of ours was personally set up by my uncle. It is the legendary Complete Heaven Star Formation that has long been lost. Once it’s fully activated, you would have no escape, not even a way to heaven or door to the earth."

After Qin Yu finished speaking, he threw his Jade Sword to True Master Yan Xu.

Although Qin Yu was merely introducing the Complete Heaven Star Formation, it still had a daunting effect on True Master Yan Xu.

Qin Yu was not at all worried about provoking others. True Master Yan Xu, Yida—none of these people were anything but crafty and shrewd characters. Aware of the supreme expert behind Qin Yu, they naturally dared not deceive him casually.

"Complete Heaven Star Formation?" Di Long raised an eyebrow, "Master Qin Yu, your Star Pavilion might sound like a land of immortals, but to speak plainly, it’s also a dead end. If you play tricks on us, this could become..."

Di Jian and Di Xu, who had also come along, watched Qin Yu coldly. Although they dare not act on their grievances with Qin Yu, they remained antagonistic towards him.

The Three-eyed Demon sneered, "Di Long, shut your mouth. If Qin Yu really wanted to kill you, on that day at Black Stone Island, you and your remaining four brothers would probably no longer be alive. Why bother going through all this trouble?"

The Three-eyed Demon and Green Dragon both knew about Uncle Lan’s prowess and were very favorable towards Qin Yu.

"Stop wasting time; let’s quickly search for the Ninth Jade Sword," Yida ordered.

Immediately, everyone fell silent, each handing over the Jade Swords to True Master Yan Xu in turn.

"Qin Yu, what are you doing?" Suddenly, Miss Li’er’s voice rang out; Li’er walked over with a smile, and upon seeing the scene before her, especially the eight Jade Swords, Li’er briefly closed her eyes. Then she opened them, and a gleam of wisdom shone in her eyes.

"In Hidden Dragon?"

Li’er murmured softly to herself.

Upon hearing Li’er’s voice, Qin Yu no longer cared how True Master Yan Xu was performing the Secret Technique. He turned around and walked towards Li’er, saying, "Li’er, what are you whispering about?"

"It’s nothing," Li’er shook her head.

Qin Yu, with Li’er, walked to a pavilion where they sat down. Qin Yu was not worried about True Master Yan Xu daring to do anything; after all, so many people from the Green Dragon Palace were watching. Was there really a need to worry about True Master Yan Xu playing tricks?

"Qin Yu, what is that cultivator doing?" Li’er pointed towards True Master Yan Xu, who was hovering in midair.

Qin Yu looked back and saw True Master Yan Xu surrounded by the eight Jade Swords, which emitted eight radiant beams linking directly to him. Yan Xu was continuously forming various profound hand seals.

"He’s investigating the hiding place of the Ninth Jade Sword," Qin Yu did not hide the fact.

"The Ninth Jade Sword?" Li’er frowned slightly.

Qin Yu smiled and said, "There was once an incredibly powerful Immortal, not just an Independent Immortal, but one who moved from the Immortal Realm to the Mortal World. Being able to travel from the Immortal Realm to the Mortal World itself shows how formidable this Immortal was."

"Moving from the Immortal Realm to the Mortal World, if one can traverse alone, the strength in the Immortal Realm should indeed be of a very powerful Immortal," Li’er nodded.

Qin Yu agreed, saying, "This Immortal left behind a Nine Sword Immortal Mansion, and the keys are these nine Jade Swords. Now we have obtained eight; we are only missing this last Jade Sword. Currently, True Master Yan Xu, through the Secret Technique, is using the eight Jade Swords to sense the location of the Ninth Jade Sword."

Li’er’s eyes lit up, saying, "This sounds really interesting. Qin Yu, let’s quickly search for the Ninth Jade Sword. Can I come with you to take a look?"

Qin Yu knitted his brows and said, "Though it sounds good, the flight speed of the Jade Swords will undoubtedly be very fast when we start searching. You are only at the Golden Core Stage, and the flight speed..." Qin Yu had yet to witness the true flying speed of Miss Li’er.

"Don’t worry; I possess a unique Divine Skill relating to speed," Li’er said with a slight hint of pride on her face.

"Alright, then I must see just how fast a little girl at the Golden Core stage can be," Qin Yu teased.

Li’er confidently responded, "Good, just wait and see then."

While Qin Yu and Li’er were chatting, True Master Yan Xu, sweating profusely, finally succeeded in performing the Secret Technique. Suddenly, streams of Sword Qi shot into the sky, and Yan Xu also announced loudly, "Everyone, the spell has succeeded. Soon, the eight Flying Swords will head towards the location of the Ninth Jade Sword. Just follow them."

"Qin Yu, let’s go," Li’er immediately stood up.

Qin Yu followed Li’er, heading straight towards Hou Fei and his group.

Indeed, the eight Jade Swords began to take flight in just a moment. Instantly, a group of people started following behind the flying swords.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there’s no need for worry. I can control the speed of this flying sword. However, those who are too weak and slow might as well not bother, as the speed I control the flying sword at is equivalent to that of a Cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Cave Void," True Master Yan Xu announced loudly.

For the Six Great Forces, reaching the Middle Stage of Cave Void wasn’t considered a challenge.

"Zhuang Zhong, take care of everything at Star Pavilion for me. The Second Pavilion Master, the Third Pavilion Master, and I will take a trip first," Qin Yu instructed Zhuang Zhong who was beside him.

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

Yet, Zhuang Zhong felt a surge of joy inside. With the three major Pavilion Masters away, Star Pavilion was practically his to command. However, Zhuang Zhong dared not rebel, knowing full well the strength of Qin Yu and Hou Fei. Their capabilities were legendary—they had even slain several princes of the Nine Evil Hall. Moreover, behind Qin Yu was the unfathomable Uncle Lan.

The Star Pavilion dispatched four people, including Qin Yu and Miss Li’er, the lively Hou Fei, and Little Black who always followed Qin Yu.

The Green Dragon Palace, Bishui Mansion, Penglai Immortal Domain, Nine Evil Hall, and Purple Flame Demon Prison all had four to five members flying at high speed with eight flying swords. After leaving the Star Pavilion, the swords bore directly north.

"To think it’s still north of Star Pavilion is truly surprising," laughed the Green Dragon Palace Master.

At this moment, the eight flying swords flew abreast, followed by dozens of individuals. Apart from Miss Li’er, the true strength of each individual was at least at the Middle Late-stage Cave Void.

Qin Yu controlled his sword flight, while Li’er managed to fly through the air effortlessly, keeping up with everyone’s pace.

"Li’er, your speed..." Qin Yu stared in awe.

Flying through the air should be much slower than controlling a sword, yet Li’er, at the Golden Core Stage, managed to keep up easily with the group. It was not surprising she had such confidence in her speed.

"I told you earlier, I’m very confident in my speed," Li’er said with a radiant smile.

Hou Fei, comfortably seated on a large black stick, flicked his tail, blinked twice, and murmured, "Monsters, all of them are monsters. Sister Li’er is a real monster, having such speed at the Golden Core Stage."

Qin Yu couldn’t help but laugh.

With a light-hearted air, the group continued venturing north. As they flew longer, the vast Hidden Dragon Continent appeared in the distance, stirring emotions within Qin Yu, "It can’t be, not in Hidden Dragon Continent!"

That instant, a stream of images flashed through Qin Yu’s mind.

Images from his childhood, watching the stars at night atop Donglan Mountain, scenes of arduous practice under his master Zhao Yunxing’s scolding, times when he practiced External Strength all alone, his first assassination as the killer ’Meteor’, the showdown during the Four-nine Heavenly Tribulations where he and Wu Xing met their fates, his decisive combat with Xiang Yang...

"It’s time to visit the king, my father."

Looking over this familiar land, the emotions buried deep in Qin Yu’s heart surged forth.

The most top-tier experts from the Overseas Cultivation World, thus, arrived at the Hidden Dragon Continent...

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