[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-60":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Apocalypse, I Alone Severed Eternity",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2312442,4518,"Chapter 60: Tianjian Men and the Immortal Sword","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>\"Detected spatial curvature in the Tianjian Men region: 1.92634.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to Article 739 of the Spatial Accord, spatial distortion will not be applied to the Tianjian Men region.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In accordance with Supplementary Clause 39, compensation will be provided to players.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evaluating compensation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special Training Ground: Tianjian Men fee reduced by 33.33%.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All training programs unlocked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have gained the proficiency: Common Tongue (Fluent) (Tianjian Men World).\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was clear and the air fresh; a light breeze stirred Fang Shi awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes and saw first the blue sky and white clouds, and before him stood a Daoist priest with his hair bound and clad in a long robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, prepare—we are arriving at Tianjian Men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had the robed Daoist spoken than Fang Shi felt a jolt beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision tilted as the flying object carrying him plunged through the cloud layer below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miraculously, though the object tilted downward, those standing upon it felt no sensation of falling gravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if some mysterious force held them firmly in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, Fang Shi realized the flying object was a colossal longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longsword rode the void and wind, its speed reaching the speed of sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin energy shield enveloped the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To shield the interior from violent winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the Daoist standing at the sword’s tip, there was a group of people dressed in wildly varied attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some wore the robes of ancient Chinese nobles, others were martial heroes, merchants, peddlers, farmers, and retainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi even spotted a beggar standing alone off to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi instantly understood: previous training grounds had always teleported trainees to a location for training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be it a martial arts school, an army camp, a monastery, or a mage’s tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Special Training Ground: Tianjian Men was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi had quietly inquired, and learned that this group—including himself—were all newly recruited disciples of Tianjian Men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were being brought back to the sect for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the opening of the Special Training Ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Fang Shi was puzzled by the data stream that had appeared on his attribute panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did “no spatial distortion” mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this training ground lack the ability to warp time like “chess pieces rotting under a tree”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Fang Shi’s guess based on literal interpretation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the only time-related spatial effect in training grounds was time distortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating the effect of one day in heaven, one year on earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without this vital function, the training ground was half-worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No fee reduction could make up for that loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every hour spent training meant wasted real-world time; Fang Shi planned to complete his proficiency and then advance his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what of “all training programs unlocked”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianjian Men clearly focused on sword cultivation, and so did he—what use were other training programs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All training programs unlocked” did not mean the training ground would offer new types of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training programs available had already been selected beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, the training ground only boosted efficiency for the program you chose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Fang Shi, who selected the sword proficiency—he would gain no bonus if he trained in other disciplines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But “all training programs unlocked” was different: any training he did received a 3000% boost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was, Fang Shi felt he didn’t need it—his goal was sword cultivation alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other training programs were not part of his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, these two compensations were a net loss—zero benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the training ground not charged a full day even if used for less than one, Fang Shi would have exited immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He consoled himself: at least it was a Special Training Ground—he should see what made it different before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he looked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi was stunned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any thought of exiting vanished from his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the colossal sword flew into a mountain range, it seemed to pierce through a thin membrane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens and earth shifted; in the distance, a massive metallic sword floated in the sky, so vast it overshadowed the entire mountain range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carved upon the blade were two golden characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resembling divine script, yet subtly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without knowing the characters, one understood their meaning at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tianjian—the meaning of the golden characters—perhaps this was the origin of Tianjian Men’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, upon entering the mountain range, Fang Shi was overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of primordial force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than ten times greater than in the other world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the mountains, primordial force was only slightly better than on Blue Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet within the mountains, a radical transformation had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others sensed the anomaly too—they had never encountered so much primordial force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They felt refreshed, their aches gone, their limbs light, as if rejuvenated by a decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the distant Tianjian, their longing for cultivation burned fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robed Daoist laughed heartily: \"Welcome, all of you, to Tianjian Men. That colossal sword is our sect’s gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is also our sect’s protective formation—and it is a Immortal Sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any Tianjian Men disciple wishing to leave the mountains must receive a formation talisman from a senior elder to pass freely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, even an Immortal who forces entry will lose half their life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for non-Immortals, they will be reduced to dust instantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those on the sword gasped in awe—Immortals? Wasn’t that their ultimate goal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the sect’s protective formation could not withstand them—how powerful was Tianjian Men!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robed sword cultivator continued: \"So if you ever anger a powerful figure, simply hide within the gate—you will be safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, this Tianjian Sword has slain Immortals before. We don’t even regard weak Immortals as threats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words set their hearts ablaze; a surge of pride rose within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what if we anger a powerful Immortal? Won’t that bring disaster upon the sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robed man glanced at the speaker and chuckled: \"If you anger a powerful Immortal, do you think you’ll live to return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, with your current strength, you won’t even see an Immortal’s face for centuries—let alone provoke one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. Go to the buildings ahead and report in. Someone will tell you what to do next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, a flash of light swept over them, and they were transported from the sword to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The robed Daoist himself transformed into a blade of light and flew deep into the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a valley, with dozens of houses scattered neatly among the surrounding woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their landing point was the largest building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above its central plaque, three simple characters were written: Yingxin Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the door of Yingxin Tower stood a Daoist who appeared to be thirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat on a grand armchair, smiling warmly: \"Greetings, younger brothers and sisters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today, you are all outer disciples of Tianjian Men. I am your senior brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will now inform you of a few matters; the rest you will learn in time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first, and most important matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember: we are only outer disciples of Tianjian Men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sect will not feed or clothe you for free—anything you seek, including cultivation techniques, must be earned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We sword cultivators need not gather herbs like alchemy cultivators, nor mine ore like artifact cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our only reliance is the sword in our hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, as outer disciples, you need only do one thing: hunt demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each month, you must submit at least ten corpses of demonic beasts matching your cultivation level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this is merely the minimum standard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more you submit, the greater the rewards from the sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, you may only begin this once you reach Qi Refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all mortals now—some of you have probably never even held a sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it doesn't matter—each of you will take a sword, two sets of outer disciple robes, the introductory cultivation manual titled 'Sword Art,' and a small booklet recording sect knowledge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll also receive a map and a room number. Remember, one person per room—take the room assigned to you, no swapping. Find your exact location using the map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, all of this assumes you swear the Heart Demon Oath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi listened in silence, feeling everything was utterly novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the journey, he did nothing but observe everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Fang Shi’s view, encountering such abundant spiritual energy and not immediately practicing the Breathing Method would be a massive waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, cultivating in this world benefits from the training ground’s enhancement, making efficiency extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the moment Fang Shi saw the Tianjian Sect’s main gate, he abandoned the idea of leaving this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought unlocking all training programs was a poor compensation, but it turned out to be a huge windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi believed that after leaving the training ground, he would definitely raise the Breathing Method to Level 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he noticed Senior Brother saying something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all mortals now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That statement, spoken on Blue Star, would be laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi was so strong—he could even block sonic-speed attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To call someone with that level of power a mortal? What else could it be but a joke?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Senior Brother not only said it—he said it with certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi didn’t believe Senior Brother, a cultivator, was blind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t possibly fail to understand what a mortal was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed a First Stage aura emanating from Senior Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Senior Brother was an outer disciple; new disciples must ascend to Qi Refining to shoulder the duties of outer disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, it was reasonable to infer that Qi Refining was very likely the First Stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the 'Sword Art' provided by Tianjian Sect was undoubtedly a path to cultivation and advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could players improve through self-cultivation, rather than leveling by killing monsters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Fang Shi had always had this method—the Breathing Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Breathing Method advanced, players naturally transformed their life forms, achieving self-advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But humans on Blue Star found that advancing via the Breathing Method was far too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nowhere near as fast as leveling by killing monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they deliberately crippled most of the life-form transformation function and enhanced the ability to boost base attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tianjian Sect’s cultivation method were ordinary, Fang Shi wouldn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was, Tianjian Sect’s method could produce Immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was vastly stronger than the Breathing Method Fang Shi currently possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know just how strong Immortals were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the array deployed by Immortal artifacts, which could cover vast mountain ranges,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was clearly beyond the reach of any ordinary Legendary powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heart Demon Oath was sworn before a stone statue of a young sword cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue was life-sized and exquisitely crafted, every texture of its skin clearly defined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said to have been sculpted precisely after the appearance of Tianjian Sect’s founding ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be called the divine image of Tianjian Sect’s founding ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who swore the oath would be sensed by the founding ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any thought of betrayal would be cut down by the Heart Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Fang Shi, swear here: never to betray my sect. Should I break this oath, may heaven and earth destroy me, cast me into the Nether Realms, and condemn me to eternal damnation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi made no special exceptions—he swore like everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for betraying the sect? He didn’t even consider it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only here to train for a while; after leaving, he’d have nothing to do with Tianjian Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no question of betrayal at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After swearing the oath, Fang Shi collected all his supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the longsword caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tianjian Sect Standard Longsword\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hardness: 15\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sharpness: 5\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Durability: 10\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damage Type: Slashing\u002FPiercing\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damage Range: 1d8\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Critical Range: 18–20\u002F×2\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weight: 3200 grams\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Type: One-handed\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evaluation: The worst sword in Tianjian Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi ignored the final evaluation entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at the stats, this sword was far harder than a steel sword and twice as heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must have been designed with cultivators’ superior physical strength in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So without hesitation, he discarded the steel sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man is known by his clothes, a horse by his saddle—sword cultivators are no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good sword greatly influences a sword cultivator’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for wielding a wooden sword—or none at all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s just bullying newcomers with raw strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, when facing opponents of equal skill, weapon quality decides victory or defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching everyone collect their supplies, Senior Brother said, \"Everyone, go to the nearby rooms and change into your robes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, inside the sect grounds, you must wear these robes at all times. If damaged, report to Jianwutang for replacements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Outside the sect, wear whatever you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, everyone had changed into their outer disciple robes and stood neatly in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Brother nodded approvingly: \"Now I’ll take you to the dining hall for food. Leave the rest of your supplies here—we’ll collect them later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you arrived, you haven’t eaten anything—you must be hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, the food in the dining hall comes from beasts killed by your senior brothers and sisters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you ascend to Qi Refining, you’ll do the same—hunt and bring back meat for your future junior disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the group followed Senior Brother in a large procession toward the dining hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the dining hall, it was packed with disciples wearing outer disciple robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strangely, Fang Shi sensed no Qi Refining aura at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying a plate of meat, he walked up to Senior Brother: \"Senior Brother, these senior disciples don’t seem very strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Brother glanced at Fang Shi: \"Good eyesight. Your martial arts training in the mortal world was decent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct—these senior disciples haven’t ascended to Qi Refining yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve only just entered the sect, less than a month ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you reach Qi Refining, you won’t need to come here for meals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, eat quickly—this meat is precious. You won’t find it in the mortal world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shi didn’t care—wasn’t it just meat from a First Stage creature?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his rebirth, he’d eaten Third Stage meat—what was so special?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he swallowed it, Fang Shi’s expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>",2361,"2026-06-20T12:43:33.559Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","31dc15a327639dd4a053a7aadfeae57cede1842102cab813241482324fb1eeb5","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-61","starting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-chapter-59",109,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-apocalypse-i-alone-severed-ete-cover.jpg"]