Chapter 730

It was said that just her collection of treasures were at least mid-grade spiritual artifacts, and she could even summon a true Immortal artifact for protection at any time.

Such a little ancestor, in the former cultivation world, was someone no one dared to provoke.

It was the same now...

Immediately, the demon clans put away their thoughts and followed cautiously behind Ganyu and the others.

Once inside the Sect Hall, even richer vitality and Dao rhymes permeated everyone.

But these demon clans didn't dare to absorb even a bit.

On the territory of a strong person, you can only take what they give you; otherwise, it's courting death.

They weren't Shushan disciples either...

To put it nicely, they were affiliated clans; to put it bluntly, they were servants.

They understood the logic of the cultivation world very well.

Zhongli and the others returned to their respective positions, and these demon clan leaders were also arranged to sit near the inner sect disciples.

It was considered giving them some face.

Sitting down cautiously, the major demon clan leaders didn't dare to look up.

In that empty space ahead, they knew very well what was sitting there.

A Void Refinement and Dao Integration expert...

In the cultivation world, such an existence was not something they, at the Qi Refining and Spirit Manifestation stage, could look up to.

In the heyday, if such a person came to their clan, their ancestors would have to come out to welcome them respectfully.

"Greetings, Sect Master; congratulations on emerging from seclusion, Sect Master's Dao is equal to the heavens."

Ningguang and the others saluted skillfully, and Jiang Yan smiled and nodded at the prayer mat at the front.

With a wave of his hand, he said softly:

"Heavenly Dao, you sit here; the matter to be discussed next also concerns you."

Silently, the Heavenly Dao condensed and bowed respectfully.

"Yes, Venerable."

The Heavenly Dao sat down below Jiang Yan, his indifferent gaze sweeping over everyone.

This immediately made the demon clan leaders feel a bit terrified.

The Heavenly Dao of a Great Thousand World was at least at the early stage of Void Refinement and Dao Integration.

This Heavenly Dao had received Jiang Yan's consciousness imprint and likely had a few of his abilities.

Conservatively estimated, it should be at the mid-stage of Void Refinement and Dao Integration.

Counting that he might be able to use some of Jiang Yan's divine abilities, that would be...

Samadhi True Fire?

Thinking of this, the demon clan leaders shuddered, becoming even more fearful.

Jiang Yan didn't care, looking over the many disciples carefully, and smiled.

"Not bad, it seems you haven't wasted your cultivation efforts while I was in seclusion."

"Especially Kevin, your foundation is almost solid now. When you need to undergo the tribulation, call Peak Master Zhongli to protect you."

Kevin was expressionless, but a flash of joy crossed his eyes.

"Thank you, Sect Master; I will strive to cultivate and contribute to Shushan."

Jiang Yan nodded slightly and continued to check, mainly looking at Kiana and the others.

After all, Ningguang and the others were already used to cultivation, so there was nothing to say.

But what surprised Jiang Yan was that the one most suited for cultivation was not Kiana or Durandal, who had divine bodies.

It was Mei...

Her sword Dao had vaguely developed its own style, though one could still see the shadow of Ei.

"Raiden Mei..."

"Sect Master!"

Mei looked up at Jiang Yan nervously, and noticing his satisfied smile, she felt relieved.

"Not bad, I didn't expect that in just over a month of my seclusion, you would have integrated your sword Dao and taken your first step."

"Very good, keep it up; in the future, you might be able to create your own sword Dao, which will be very helpful for your ascension to immortality."

Mei felt a surge of joy and hurriedly said:

"Thanks to the guidance of Senior Sister Ganyu, Senior Sister Lumine, and Peak Master Ei, otherwise I wouldn't have made such rapid progress."

"This is also your own effort."

Jiang Yan shook his head.

"I designated many Peak Masters and elders for Shushan, with the intention of having someone for you to consult when I am away."

"Each Peak Master and elder also has the responsibility to answer your questions in their spare time."

"But so far, only you have understood this and sought learning from other fellow disciples and elders."

These words made Kiana and the others feel a bit guilty.

Jiang Yan shook his head.

"Although it is normal for cultivators to cultivate in seclusion, closing the door to build a cart is absolutely inadvisable."

"On the path of cultivation, those who achieve are teachers; even if the Dao is different, one can still learn from it."

"As a reward... I bestow upon you a trace of the Heavenly Sword Technique's sword intent. I hope you will experience it well. If you can create your own sword intent and sword Dao before Qi Refining and Spirit Manifestation..."

"Your future sword Dao cultivation will surely be smooth sailing."

Mei was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

530. Annexing worlds, sublimating to the supreme.

A trace of world-opening sword intent flashed and vanished, but everyone felt the terror of that moment.

That was the manifestation of the Dao.

The demon clan leaders couldn't help but lower their heads even further.

"Remember, anyone's sword Dao is only suitable for that one person; only your own is truly perfectly suited to yourself."

"Seeking common ground while reserving differences, opening up the world, is the path a cultivator should take, especially a sword cultivator..."

Jiang Yan gave a final instruction, said no more, looked at Zhongli and the others, and said softly:

"Now that I have emerged from seclusion, you may go to the Sect Treasury to choose the treasures I promised you on an auspicious day."

"Besides this, there is the previously mentioned Dust-Forgetting Immortal Gold; once you have decided, I will help you forge your exclusive companion artifacts."

The Dust-Forgetting Immortal Gold was indeed not large, only the size of a fingernail.

But a piece this big was enough for Jiang Yan to re-refine all his own artifacts.

Even then, more than half would remain.

Giving this to Zhongli and the others to refine their artifacts would still leave a third.

Even so, it could improve their strength significantly.

For now, Jiang Yan had to have Zhongli and the others improve their strength as quickly as possible.

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Everyone thanked him in unison; now, they were even more confident about the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament.

"I called you here this time just to notify you of a few things, major matters concerning the world and Shushan."

Jiang Yan paused, saw everyone perk up, and said slowly:

"First, I have stabilized my late-stage Void Refinement and Dao Integration realm."

"Regarding the Evil Sword Immortal, the opponent is now likely only at the late stage of Void Refinement and Dao Integration; if he cannot retrieve his former three-tenths of origin, he cannot break through."

"These three-tenths of origin are suppressed in an absolutely safe place by the mountain."

"With my strength, the Evil Sword Immortal is no longer a problem; if the opponent comes looking, I have full confidence in re-differentiating and suppressing him."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and bowed in unison:

"Congratulations, Sect Master!"

Now, the pressure brought by the Evil Sword Immortal had suddenly decreased a lot.

Even the demon clan leaders were overjoyed.

"However..."