Chapter 7: Shenxiao Yu Jian Zhen Jue

Several days later.

Inside the cave dwelling, Lu Yang sat cross-legged on a cushion, his right hand forming a seal; a point of spiritual light condensed at his fingertip, finally transforming into a thin white bone flying sword as light as a cicada's wing.

The sword was pale green-white, and when it hummed, it echoed with the sound of thunder.

"Go!"

Lu Yang flicked his finger, and the white bone flying sword instantly became a magnificent beam of light several zhang long, soaring forth; the sword light whistled like heavenly thunder rolling across the sky!

"What a sword art!"

Seeing this, a few traces of joy immediately appeared on Lu Yang's face; then he changed the sword seal, and the white bone flying sword instantly split into two in mid-air.

The next second, Lu Yang's figure vanished from the spot, as if teleporting, appearing directly where one of the sword lights was; as the sword seal in Lu Yang's hand changed, his figure seemed to transform into a flash of lightning, moving freely between the two sword lights.

Just like that, after a long while, Lu Yang finally stopped his movements, his face filled with excitement.

"Excellent! What a Shenxiao Yu Jian Zhen Jue!"

This sword art is actually very simple; after a cultivator masters it, they can split off sword lights, then instantly move into the split sword lights.

The higher the magic power, the farther the movement distance.

If the Zhang Sect of the Yushu Yushu Jiange personally intervened, they could even sit in the Yushu Yushu Jiange, teleport ten thousand li with a single sword strike, and easily take an enemy's head while chatting.

This is even just the initial transformation of the sword art.

Above that, it is said one can truly manifest the power of Shenxiao Lei Ting from the sword lights, but unfortunately, the content of that part of the cultivation method is not something Lu Yang can touch.

It is not that he cannot cultivate it, but Yun Miaoqing herself does not know it.

However, this is normal; after all, if it were the complete "Shenxiao Yu Jian Zhen Jue," a mere 1000 contribution points would definitely not be enough to buy it; 10000 points would be more appropriate.

"Hmph, utterly stupid!"

A cold laugh came from behind; Lu Yang turned his head and saw that woman from the Yushu Yushu Jiange looking at him with disgust, disdain, and contempt.

After spending many days together, Lu Yang had gained a relatively deep understanding of her.

The woman's name is Yun Miaoqing, an inner sect disciple of the Yushu Yushu Jiange, a student of the Shenxiao True Person, who mainly cultivates the Shenxiao Yu Jian Zhen Jue, and once had a cultivation level of Qi Refining Layer Six.

Lu Yang looked at Yun Miaoqing and asked curiously, "Did I perform the sword art wrong?"

Hearing this, Yun Miaoqing turned her head away: "Do you think I would tell you? Demon, even if you steal my sword art, you are merely copying the cat to draw the tiger!"

"Why bother?"

Lu Yang shook his head, walked in front of Yun Miaoqing, and looked helpless: "Are you sure you don't plan to tell me? Or do you want to force me to use that again?"

"That..."

A blush of embarrassment immediately rose on Yun Miaoqing's exquisite face; her beautiful eyes blurred for a moment, then she snapped back to her senses, staring at Lu Yang with hatred.

"Isn't it just that demonic art? Do you think I would yield?"

"Although you say that... you have already yielded once." Lu Yang pointed to the emblem on Yun Miaoqing's chest and said, "You wouldn't have forgotten, would you?"

"You lie!"

Looking at the mark on her body, Yun Miaoqing bit her lips in humiliation: "That time was just you taking advantage of my weakness!"

After speaking, she tightened her grip on the pendant around her neck.

It was a finely constructed Bai Yu small sword, a magic sword that only disciples of the Yushu Yushu Jiange could possess, functioning the same as Lu Yang's disciple token.

"I am a disciple of the Yushu Yushu Jiange; I cannot coexist with the demonic path, and this will never change!"

"No matter how powerful your demonic art is, the human heart will not change due to the temptation of such evil and crooked paths."

"My loyalty to the Yushu Jiange will also never waver."

"I swear by my magic sword!"

As the words fell, Yun Miaoqing gritted her silver teeth and looked at Lu Yang with determination, like a pure lotus flower deeply mired in mud yet untouched by dust.

Another day passed.

Inside the cave dwelling, Lu Yang sat cross-legged on a cushion, with his five centers facing the sky.

After a long time, Lu Yang finally exhaled a heavy breath of turbid air; at the same time, Yun Miaoqing also raised her swan-like Bai Xi neck and let out a leisurely sigh.

"You actually have mastered the Shenxiao Yu Jian Zhen Jue very proficiently; there are no major problems. If there are any issues, they lie in external objects..."

Yun Miaoqing said weakly, her face flushed.

Under Lu Yang's harsh interrogation, she finally begged for mercy; when Lu Yang asked her again, she merely let out a cold snort, then obediently said:

"Disciples of our Yushu Jiange, once they enter the Qi Refining realm, use a secret method of the sect to take Jin Jing substances, assist with various external medicines, and refine them into a sword pill. All sword techniques in the Yushu Jiange require the assistance of a sword pill to unleash their full power; the higher the quality of the sword pill, the greater the power of the sword technique."

After Yun Miaoqing's explanation, Lu Yang finally understood.

Now that he cultivates the Shenxiao Yu Jian Zhen Jue, he can only split off two sword lights, and the effect is limited to teleportation; the speed is fast, but the attack power is insufficient.

However, once enhanced by a sword pill, the number of sword lights Lu Yang splits off will at least double.

At the same time, he can merge his body with the sword pill, unleashing astonishing slashes while moving freely within the sword lights; using this to duel others puts him at a complete advantage.

In direct combat, Lu Yang only needs to control the sword pill, then split sword lights in all directions; the opponent, surrounded by sword lights, is like falling into his trap.

Thereafter, no matter what means the opponent uses, he can easily dodge them, then attack from another direction, making them exhausted from defending; after a few rounds of such maneuvering, the opponent will naturally reveal a fatal flaw; at that time, he will strike with all his might, and the opponent will basically be doomed.

"Therefore, disciples of my Yushu Yushu Jiange are number one in Jiangnan in dueling!"

Speaking here, a look of pride immediately appeared on Yun Miaoqing's face.

However, the next second, as Lu Yang moved vigorously, the pride on her face instantly vanished, a blush appeared, and she couldn't help but let out a nasal sound.

Yun Miaoqing closed her beautiful eyes tightly, waiting silently for a moment, but found that Lu Yang had stopped moving again; she squirmed restlessly, then opened her eyes:

"Demon, you..."

Lu Yang stood up and changed his clothes: "So the problem lies in the sword pill; I now know the refinement method... Hmm, you are no longer needed, go rest."

Yun Miaoqing: "???"

Suddenly separated, the emotions remaining on Yun Miaoqing's face were nothing but confusion.

Is this a joke? It's over already?

What about dual cultivation?

The next instant, she snapped back to herself, instinctively gripping the magic sword at her neck: "No, this is fine. I am a disciple of Jade Pivot Yushu Jiange."

"Time to make some money."

Stepping out of his cave abode, Lu Yang began pondering the future.

"I've only got 50 contribution points now. After this month's cave abode rent takes 30 points, if I don't earn money, next month I'll have to move back into the Hehuan Hall."

In the Initial Saint Sect, there were many ways to earn contribution points.

Including but not limited to salaries from holding various positions within the sect, selling personal items, rewards from completing bounties, as well as sect missions, and so on.

"But for a disciple like me with no backing, no assets, and no strength — a 'three-no' disciple — there's no way to get introduced to sect positions, most of my personal items aren't worth much, I don't have the ability to complete high-priced bounties, so the only option is sect missions, working odd jobs for the sect, just to barely get by."

The more Lu Yang thought about it, the angrier he got.

I'm cultivating immortality, and I still have to work a job?

(End of chapter)