Chapter 460

Blackstone City.

In a side hall inside the city.

". This is the Heart Sword Method."

Clad in a purple gauze robe, her face still veiled, the Purple Robe True Lord turned her fair wrist; a colorless, formless short sword—so subtle even divine sense struggles to perceive it, palm-sized—flowed in her palm.

If not for that fierce sword intent, almost substantive, the sword qi flowing out seemed to cut the air; most cultivators would likely not notice that there was a tiny sword hidden in her hand.

Of course, Yunhe, thanks to his stronger divine sense, could still trace the trajectory of this heart sword.

But after hearing the Purple Robe True Lord, Fifth Purple Robe's brief description of the heart sword, his face still showed a hint of astonishment.

Only then did he sense a trace of joy emanating from Fifth Purple Robe.

As for this, Yunhe had actually long been familiar with it in his heart.

Once this matter is settled, perhaps the eastern coast of the Eastern Border cultivation world could regain peace.

Yunhe took the lead, flying straight to the forefront of the human cultivators' camp.

He swept his wide sleeve.

At the same time.

After all, without this sword talisman, Yunhe would have absolutely no chance of learning the Heart Sword Method.

The Formless Sword Lord had actually already reported to Yunhe on behalf of the Purple Robe True Lord; his 'Formless Sword Array' originates from this.

"Old Demon Yun."

The two locked eyes.

To speak frankly.

Impossible.

He called himself a sword cultivator, which was hardly objectionable, and no one would find it improper.

And since Yunhe himself never denied the title in person, the epithet 'Five Elements Sword Ancestor' was thus confirmed.

Yunhe bared his teeth; this was already not the first time Fifth Purple Robe had challenged him to a duel.

But only he himself knew it best.

Splash——

On their faces, one could see some indignation; in the eyes of all the sea clan cultivators, there seemed to be irrepressible anger and killing intent.

"Likewise." Yunhe remained unmoved, his tone still calm.

His gaze seemed to pierce layer after layer of obstruction, seeing deep into the distant Yuan Kingdom.

"Also the Purple Robe True Lord, the Binding Tiger Daoist, and the Blue Ice Senior."

Before, he had always managed to deflect it.

"Those who cultivate the Heart Sword do not draw it lightly; once drawn, it must be a killing strike!"

Although Yunhe's current status and strength allow Yuan Ying-level cultivators and below to privately call him 'Old Demon Yun' without issue, openly they would never dare to address him thus.

"He is he, I am I."

However, regarding the Heart Sword Method, more precisely the Heart Sword Method comprehended by the Purple Robe True Lord, he had gained a rough understanding of it.

"How"

His eyes were cold and icy, fixed on Yunhe: "You humans sure have used a good tactic."

He admitted, the idea of one person, one sword, eternal life, was indeed quite appealing.

He merely gave a faint smile, glanced askance at Qi Lin Pei Bo, then said lightly: "You are not qualified to speak to me; have Qi Lin Chang Lan come out."

But even if another mid‑Yuan Ying cultivator were given a hundred or even several hundred years, could they possibly threaten the life‑and‑death of a late‑Yuan Ying cultivator?

Put simply.

Hum——

A hundred years, even for a Yuan Ying cultivator, is still a continuous span of time.

It shook the entire camp, stone houses toppling over, countless cultivators flying out with faces full of stark fear.

Speaking of swords, not to mention the Formless Sword Lord, even the Purple Robe True Lord surpasses him; what he relies on is more often formations and sword formations.

As a Yuan Ying cultivator, proclaiming oneself king and ancestor is not out of line, but the two words 'Sword Ancestor' are somewhat exaggerated.

The human cultivators' side saw their morale greatly boosted.

Boom!!!

The tremendous roar shook heaven and earth.

"This 'Heart Sword' is yours." The Purple Robe True Lord tapped with her jade fingertip; that formless heart sword flew to Yunhe's face, its splendor retracting inward, transforming into a finger‑sized jade sword talisman.

He turned his head to look toward the east.

They almost simultaneously vanished inside the side hall.

"Fellow Daoist Yun!"

A terrifying, massive wave surged up behind him; its height nearly half‑covered the sky, and within the churning seawater, fearsome sea beasts loomed faintly in and out of sight.

"After this matter is settled, let's have a fight." Fifth Purple Robe merely reminded him; Yunhe's choice is his own.

Speaking of which, when Yunhe first heard that title, even he couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.

He was destined never to become a pure sword cultivator.

Yunhe laughed and shook his head.

He could feel that the talisman subtly contained a trace of the profound mystery of the heart sword; if he contemplated it day and night, with sufficient comprehension plus a bit of luck, mastering this method was not impossible, although the odds were low.

After all.

According to Fifth Purple Robe, what she has comprehended is the method of nurturing sword intent with heart intent; the stronger the heart intent, the stronger the sword intent.

Seeing Yunhe's lukewarm demeanor, Qi Lin Chang Lan couldn't help but feel a nameless fire rise in his heart.

Just as the Purple Robe True Lord just explained the Heart Sword Method, understanding it is one thing, but being able to learn and actually use it is another.

Having this sword talisman gives Yunhe about a 0.1% to 1% chance of mastering the Heart Sword Method.

Once the human cultivators have their hands free, the Abyss clan is no longer a threat.

Since Yunhe never adopted a Daoist name, peers of his level would amicably address him as 'Yun Daoist' or 'Yun Brother', whereas hostile ones would simply call him 'Yun Old Demon' or even 'Running Old Demon'.

Seeing this, Fifth Purple Robe instinctively spoke up, but soon her expression hardened and she, like Yunhe, looked toward the east.

Other cultivators may be wary of Yunhe's presence, but the sea clan cultivators are not.

This huge roar came from a mid‑stage fourth‑rank sea clan elder who, gripping his angry spear, slammed it hard into the human cultivators' mountain‑protecting formation.

An immensely terrifying aura surged forth from Scarlet Scale Long Lan.

What if one encounters a being two or even three minor realms above?

'Five Elements Sword Ancestor'? Hah! Yun Old Demon, you're putting on quite the show.

Upon seeing Yunhe standing with his hands behind his back above the clouds, alongside the Purple Robe True Lord, the ascending Nascent Soul cultivators somewhat relaxed.

After his previous visit to deliver a message, Ji Liuyun remained as well, choosing to stay on guard against the sea clan's counterstrike.

To be honest.

Although restricted by his sect, the Formless Sword Lord only passed on the first layer of the Formless Sword Formation to Yunhe; yet it is precisely the formless, traceless essence of that formation that allowed Yunhe to fuse the Five Elements Sword Formation with the Twelve Celestial Stars Great Formation, creating his own Celestial Five Elements Sword Formation, giving him the power to stand against late‑stage Nascent Soul masters.

But Yunhe didn't get to finish his sentence before the Purple Robe True Lord cut him off.

'The sea clan,' Fifth Purple Robe whispered.

It is the Scarlet Scale clan's great elder, Scarlet Scale Long Lan!

Boom!!

At the border of the Yuan and Wu kingdoms, masses of sea clan cultivators either stood in thick crowds on the ground or hovered in midair using various spells, treasures, and secret techniques.

'They're here, they're Nascent Soul cultivators!'

Although Yunhe has mastered the Refining Sword into Thread secret technique and also wields the formidable Five Elements Sword Formation and Formless Sword Formation, when combined and activated, an ordinary sword cultivator simply cannot match him.

'You!'

'This individual is Scarlet Scale Pei Bai, a mid‑stage fourth‑rank cultivator of the Scarlet Scale clan.'

Should he ever get the chance to truly master the Heart Sword Method, it would be a priceless ace up his sleeve.

And the 'Five Elements Sword Ancestor' they refer to is none other than Yunhe.

He isn't a hotheaded, belligerent person, and neither is Fifth Purple Robe; their repeated challenges are probably just to measure the difference and exchange sword techniques.

Yunhe didn't linger; he instantly formed a seal, activated an escape technique, and flew toward the Yuan‑Wu border.

He gave a light sigh, 'Fine, fine, I'll agree.'

He smacked his lips, as if murmuring to himself.

'Let's go.'

The next moment.

After a brief panic, cultivators soon spotted several streaks of rainbow light shooting from behind at high speed—these were the human Nascent Soul cultivators garrisoned in the Yuan kingdom.

When the sky falls, someone tall always steps up, and right now Yunhe is that person.

This isn't a tiny probability boost; it's the difference between having it and not having it.

'Give it to me?'

The sword path doesn't offer many esoteric techniques for self‑preservation.

The sea clan's nest has surely been ambushed; it should be the sea clan cultivators who are panicking and at a loss, and all they need to do is repel this final counterattack.

The last time they fought Yunhe, they ended up on the losing side and even got wounded, leaving him feeling quite uneasy ever since.

Thus, to others he may seem a remarkable sword cultivator, but compared to those who truly dedicate themselves to sword art—like the Purple Robe True Lord and the Formless Sword Lord—he falls far short.

Releasing their aura without restraint makes it clear that all of these are fourth‑rank elders of the sea clan.

Is this a preemptive major battle against humanity?!

Thus, since Yunhe practices a profound Five Elements art, commands the Five Elements swords, and possesses strong sword techniques and formations, people gradually began to openly call him the 'Five Elements Sword Ancestor'.

But don't underestimate this chance.

'As repayment for saving my life last time,' the Purple Robe True Lord said calmly.

However, since most people acknowledge this title, he just let it stand.

However, shortly thereafter.

This is the formidable aspect of this technique.

The opposing side's posture is exactly that of the Yuan‑stationed sea clan cultivators pouring out their entire nest.

'Nurture the sword with the heart, condense intent with the sword; heart sword equals intent sword, the sword follows thought, thought follows the heart.'

Seeing that mighty spear‑wielding figure standing before all the sea clan cultivators, they were struck with even greater fear.

Suddenly.

The remaining cultivators didn't hesitate either, each forming seals and charging forward.

Such means are enough to produce tremendous intimidation.

'Yun Daoist'

Now seeing Yunhe again, together with the sea clan's rear releasing of beings, even with his disposition and cultivation, he can barely keep back the anger welling up inside.

'Old Bai isn't already…'

But since good things have been delivered to his door, he naturally wouldn't turn them down.

Therefore, Yunhe still prefers to fully arm himself and strengthen himself, especially in terms of self‑preservation.

But this time the opponent has produced such a precious sword talisman; refusing it now would be a bit of a loss of face.

The sea-clan cultivators, whose heads were densely packed and swarming, could not be counted at all.

Yunhe is full of surprises.

Unfortunately, his thoughts are deep, his sword path is overly straightforward and direct, all his means condensed into a single sword, leaving him feeling very insecure.

Especially the few at the very front.

The Fourth Level mid-stage sea clan cultivator holding a spear and hovering at the very front of the sea clan, upon seeing Yunhe and the Yuan Ying Cultivator behind him, gave a cold sneer and spoke mockingly.

His sword way is merely half-baked; he mainly relies on his set of Five Phases Heavenly Thunder Sword, the sharp sword qi he has comprehended, and the power of combining it with the sword formation.

It is to nurture and refine sword intent using the soul, spiritual sense, and divine thought; the longer it is nurtured, the stronger the final sword strike becomes!

If he were to replace the sword with any other weapon such as a spear, halberd, etc., his sword formation could also become a spear formation, blade formation, and so on.

With the Purple Clothed True Lord's mid‑Yuan Ying realm, nurturing a sword for a hundred years could slay a late‑Yuan Ying cultivator; nurturing it for a thousand years, wouldn't that allow one to reverse‑slay a Spirit Severing cultivator?

Yunhe's motion of holding the tea paused.

Of course, this is merely a general description; the actual power still depends on one's own cultivation base, sword technique, and the opponent's strength and means.

The mountain‑protecting grand array that enveloped the entire camp, after a slight tremor, slowly withdrew.

The sea clan, hidden for many years in the depths of the Endless Sea, had never been found; now their lair has been located, causing the sea clan to suddenly fall into a passive state.

"Brother Yun." Ji Liuyun came to Yunhe's side.

Back when he was only at the early Yuan Ying stage, if an ordinary sword cultivator encountered a Fourth Level late‑stage Thousand‑Wing Blood Mosquito, he would surely be unable to escape.

One after another, escape lights flashed out from Black Stone City and hovered in mid‑air.

Even if one were to nurture a sword for two or three hundred years, it would still be uncertain when facing those Yuan Ying late‑stage cultivators who have lived a thousand years and possess countless trump cards.

"The sea, the sea clan has gone mad?!"

But it is only a single sword.

Upon hearing this, Yunhe stared, then was left speechless.

Although his strength meant he was not a dictator among the sea clan, few could converse with him as an equal.

Even the leading Fourth Level sea clan cultivators are the same.

The great elder of the Qi Zhou clan often mocked him about this, causing the sea clan cultivators of the Qi Lin clan to find it hard to raise their heads when facing the Qi Zhou clan, and even within the Qi Lin clan some idle talk arose, causing his prestige to plummet.

Even in the previous clash where the sea clan inflicted a heavy loss on the human cultivators, the sea clan had never dispatched so many Fourth Level elders.

"It is the 'Five Phases Sword Ancestor'! The 'Five Phases Sword Ancestor' has come!"

But after that time.

After unleashing that sword, she remained the same sword cultivator as before, with that same level of strength.

Peerless sword cultivator?

Deceit and scheming are commonplace in the cultivation world; the last time, the sea clan also caused heavy losses to the human side.

Ji Liuyun from behind sent a voice transmission informing Yunhe of the information about this person.

But according to the meaning of his heart‑sword method, nurturing a sword for ten years can slay one of the same realm; nurturing it for a hundred years may allow crossing realms to slay; if nurtured for a thousand years

That is quite exaggerated.

Upon hearing this, Qi Lin Peibai's eyes widened, he glared angrily, and the hand gripping the spear shaft creaked.

Even if one is invincible within the same realm, or even invincible when surpassing a minor realm, what of it?

"It seems the sea clan has still chosen a fight to the death!" Ji Liuyun said in a deep voice, his expression very solemn.

As for the sword formation, it is both sword and formation; fundamentally its basis is the formation method, the sword being merely an auxiliary.

But the heart‑sword can.

Over time, this title gradually gained recognition from many, and increasingly more people began to address him that way.

But before Qi Lin Peibai could react, a figure flew out from the rear of the sea clan's formation.

Is that how it's calculated?

The Purple Clothed True Lord turned his head, lightly lifted the hanging tassel, and said slowly: "Actually, your sword talent is not weak; if you focus on the sword path, you might not be unable to become a peerless sword cultivator."

"Old Devil Yun, do you really think that by luckily taking advantage once you can truly speak as an equal to this seat? You are merely a mere mid‑Yuan Ying cultivator!"

"Heh." Yunhe gave a light laugh, "A defeated subordinate, what right do you have to speak of bravery?"

(End of chapter)