Chapter 74: Chapter 73: Three Immortals of Jade Sky, A Visit to Repay Kindness

The text abruptly halted.

A pair of hands slowly closed the page of Celestial Derivation Volume recording "Flying Swallow Thirteen."

Ning Xunqiu quietly waited.

After a while.

Ding dong.

[Congratulations, your tumultuous life has been evaluated as the Purple Life "Hidden Blade Sword": At Beixuan Academy’s Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, you were merely a top-grade mortal artifact, without sharpness, without mystery, without attention.

But a young man walked out of Beixuan Academy, bearing three swords. One to cut men, one to cut demons, one to hide its edge, he became famous with the title "Flying Swallow Thirteen," battling a County Swordsman, and two of his three swords broke.

After that world-shaking battle of "Wilderness Breath."

Flying Swallow Thirteen streaked across the sky like a meteor, brilliant yet brief, ultimately falling to dust, leaving no inheritance. And you, as the most mysterious third sword that was never unsheathed, were Flying Swallow Thirteen’s absolute trump card.

From then on, the Hidden Blade Sword became a treasure sought after by swordsmen of Dongzhou, hoping to comprehend "Unparalleled Sword Skill" from it.

You have received a reward — "Top-grade Weapon·Hidden Blade Sword" (available for collection)]

Ning Xunqiu silently accepted the reward.

A silver-glimmering broken sword suddenly floated from the ground, appearing particularly abrupt. This sword’s edge was not sharp, and its length was a full third shorter than ordinary swords.

Ning Xunqiu walked forward with light steps, gently lifted this broken sword, and in that instant, countless thoughts and insights surged into his sea of consciousness like a river breaking its banks.

The ink painting slowly unfolded, Ning Wushuang earnestly instructing the young Ah Feng in sword practice, from the Seventy-two Paths Cross Sword Technique, actually realizing a "True Understanding of Sword Dao" completely different from Ning Xunqiu’s.

One for vertical, two for horizontal, three for fast, four for slow.

"Unrivaled Heavenly Sword" — No moves, no stances, unrivaled and unmatched, using the Demon Sword to ride the "Heartless Heavenly Sword."

"Wind of Suffocation" — Flying Swallow Thirteen Style, sword momentum fierce, suffocating the enemy in an invisible form.

"Gentle Breeze Breathing Method - Limit-Breaking - Radiant Form," blooming in the breeze with a radiant posture.

Among them, Ah Feng’s life over the years, love and hatred, all vanished in an instant.

Ning Xunqiu, in his understanding of Ah Feng’s life, had his Primordial Spirit Dao Practice advance dramatically, unexpectedly increasing by a hundred years!

However, this was only the beginning.

In the final scene, Ning Wushuang achieved "Unity of Heaven and Man," wielding the sword to evoke "Power of Heaven and Earth," raising a Dragon Whale storm, sweeping the world.

At that moment, Ning Xunqiu seemed to see the laws of the "Dark Star Realm," tangible and within reach.

With just one glance, his Primordial Spirit Dao Practice advanced dramatically again, from two hundred years skyrocketing to three hundred years, until it slowly stopped at five hundred years.

Ning Xunqiu immersed himself in the supreme realm of "Unity of Heaven and Man," three days passed like a lifetime, until he slowly opened his eyes, barely stabilizing the five hundred years of dao practice suddenly increased by enlightenment.

He deeply breathed, letting out a long breath of muddy qi:

"This time, Demon Sword Life, briefly stepped into the Sword Saint realm of Unity of Heaven and Man, glancing at the laws of the Dark Star Realm, the feedback insight unexpectedly pushed me directly to five hundred years of dao practice."

Ning Xunqiu silently marveled in his heart.

"Five thousand years ago in Dongzhou, the era of Giant Beast Mythology, Breaking Sky Dragon Whale and Divine Wind Sword Master’s powers remained, forming the perennial Wilderness Breath."

"It seems this Dark Star Realm, truly has many secrets worth exploring."

"It’s a pity." Ning Xunqiu fully merged into Ning Wushuang’s emotions, deeply regretting Ah Feng’s life.

He muttered to himself:

"Liu Xiu and Ah Feng, two generations of Sword Holders, their fates are astonishingly similar, both ending in despair."

"I have escaped madness, unwilling for them to end this way. After all, the longer Sword Holders live, the more I can uncover the mysteries of the Dark Star Realm."

"Yet, do Sword Carriers still inevitably step into despair with time? Could it be this Demon Sword really carries an ominous curse? Demon Spirit simply resonates emotionally, able to transcend realms, this Demon Sword has absolute issues in the Dark Star Realm."

Ning Xunqiu lifted the silver white broken sword slowly, sensing its extreme lightness, almost making him believe he held nothing if not seen with his own eyes.

He slightly released his grip, and the silver white broken sword floated down in mid-air like a feather.

This sword, like a fallen leaf, moves with the gentle breeze.

Ning Xunqiu lightly sighed, storing it into the "Jade Sky Streaming Light Galaxy."

...

Seven days later, Purple Bamboo Mountain gathering.

Ning Xunqiu did not immediately rewrite the Demon Sword Life; instead, he stabilized his dao practice, and leisurely refined the "Profound Origin Clarity Pill." He went out to meet friends with Gao Fei Xue and Ah Qing.

Halfway there, a melodious and ethereal female voice suddenly reached Ning Xunqiu’s ears.

"Fellow Daoist, could you come over?"

"This voice, could it be Liuli Immortal Venerable?!"

Ning Xunqiu’s steps suddenly paused, looking up with a surging tide in his heart: "At this moment, Zizhu Demon Master has not returned, she should still be on Jade Sky Immortal Island..."

According to the life trajectory depicted in the Celestial Derivation Volume, he partnered with Bailing to spread the news, barricading Jade Sky Immortal Island, a hundred years later, Liuli Immortal Venerable would then visit Zizhu Demon Master, and subsequently accept him as a true disciple.

Yet, this time...

Ning Xunqiu’s expression grew increasingly solemn, and he suddenly became alert in his heart.

The life depicted in the Celestial Derivation Volume did not equate to the immutable fate of the Qingxu Realm!

Or rather, it’s merely one of countless possibilities, Qingxu Realm’s future is like shifting clouds, always at risk to be overturned by the whim or impulse of a Great Divine Power User.

Every word and deed of each person, even an insignificant decision, like leaving home a moment late, might trigger a complete upheaval in life’s trajectory.

The future constantly fluctuates, full of unknowns and changes.

If he blindly regards "The life on Celestial Derivation Volume" as unalterable "decided reality," and acts recklessly, considering those lofty Great Divine Power Users as fools easily deceived.

Then, with even a slight variation, he would be doomed to the plight of endless tribulation!

Ning Xunqiu took a deep breath, forcibly restraining his inner amazement.

Fortunately, even with the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth obscuring divination, he alongside Bailing cautiously devised plans, incorporating numerous variables, all to avoid entanglement in karma.

"Senior Brother, what’s wrong with you?" Gao Fei Xue noticed Ning Xunqiu’s expression, and asked with concern.

"I have some matters to attend to." Ning Xunqiu regained his composure, took out a jade bottle and handed it to Gao Fei Xue, "Junior Sister, please hand this bottle of ’Profound Origin Clarity Pill’ to Panda."

Having said that, he soared into the sky.

East of Purple Bamboo Mountain, three thousand miles.

Above the clouds, stood three women in luxurious palace dresses, known as the Three Immortals of Jade Sky.

In the middle, the fairy’s skin was snow-white, with brows and eyes like a painting, a gentle smile hung at the corner of her mouth, seemingly able to dispel all worldly worries, was Liuli Immortal Venerable.

On the right, Fairy Caiyun, light and graceful as a willow in the wind, her hair cascading like a galaxy, flowing with a faint sheen, every move displayed an extraordinary and unsullied aura.

On the left, Linglong Fairy was breathtakingly beautiful; her delicate face, and her enchanting gaze seemed to penetrate hearts, showing unmatched elegance in every smile.

"Loose Cultivator Qingyun, pays respects to the Three Immortal Venerables of Jade Sky."

Ning Xunqiu steadily landed on the cloud, slightly bowing in salute, his expression respectful.

He knew the Three Immortals of Jade Sky had a refined temperament, and though there was no need for excessive politeness, excessive courtesy never hurt.

Linglong Fairy’s beautiful eyes meticulously scrutinized Ning Xunqiu, her brow slightly furrowed, with lips parting slightly, her voice as melodious as a clear spring:

"Five hundred years of dao practice, yet the magical power merely equivalent to three to five years of work, chaotic and disordered, like scattered sand, yet your body exudes an aura with the same origin as mine, truly puzzling and peculiar."

She gently stepped forward, her slender and graceful hand lightly tapping Ning Xunqiu’s forehead, seemingly about to employ divine techniques to probe further.

"Linglong, refrain from presumption!" Liuli Immortal Venerable immediately chided softly.

Linglong Fairy turned and looked at Liuli Immortal Venerable, her expression carried hints of playfulness and helplessness, while Liuli Immortal Venerable’s eyes slightly tightened, Linglong Fairy only gave an embarrassed smile, obediently withdrawing her hand.

Ning Xunqiu’s entire body tensed, and only now did he quietly let out a breath.

His gaze surreptitiously glanced at Linglong Fairy, seeing her behind Liuli Immortal Venerable, her lips smiled, but her eyes carried a hint of amusement.

Ning Xunqiu’s heart suddenly tightened. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

She has Linglong’s true form!

Not good!

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