This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

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Debate Dao City, within the wooden building.

Lu Qingshan and Mo Yan gathered in the hall.

They rested for a day, waiting for the strong ones from the various sects to handle the subsequent matters, after which they would be taken to their respective sects.

So, since leaving the Debate Domain, Lu Qingshan and Mo Yan had returned to the residential area.

"After this time, it will be a long while before I see Brother Lu again," Mo Yan lamented.

The Sword Sect is located in the Eastern Domain, and the Candle Dragon Hall is in the Western Domain.

This distance is not short; meeting again will naturally not be easy.

"Brother Lu, there's actually been a question I've wanted to ask for a long time," Mo Yan said with a smile, "Back when we parted at Jiaolong Island, you said we would soon meet again, and indeed it turned out to be true.

Brother Lu, could it be that you already knew about this Seven Domains Debate Dao Event?"

"I knew a little," Lu Qingshan said noncommittally.

"The only regret is that I didn't get to see Miss Zang," Mo Yan said, switching the topic adeptly when he saw Lu Qingshan did not wish to delve into the matter.

The nearby West Mouse King vigorously nodded its head.

It missed Zang Xiaojian terribly, who was both its dining companion and teacher!

On hearing this, Lu Qingshan's gaze slightly hardened as he too expressed his regret, "Indeed, it is a bit regrettable."

But why couldn't they meet Zang Xiaojian?

Given her performance on Jiaolong Island, Zang Xiaojian was also a cultivator of exceptional talent.

Yet, whether in the Seven Domains Debate Dao or in his memory, there was no trace of Zang Xiaojian's presence.

Who exactly was this young lady, and why was she so mysterious?

Lu Qingshan smacked his lips, pondering silently to himself for a while.

"I know Brother Lu is extraordinary, but I truly did not expect that someone as young as you would ultimately claim victory," Mo Yan said with a touch of admiration as he spoke again.

"Cut it out, little Mo Yan, what do you know? This is called 'the victor takes all' no matter how young and brash he seems," the West Mouse King immediately started to boast, as if it was not Lu Qingshan, but itself that had won.

"It was partly luck, I actually wasn't too sure of it," Lu Qingshan said, ignoring the West Mouse King and speaking candidly.

"As for you, leaving the Taoist Sect and choosing the Candle Dragon Hall instead, the stir you caused was no smaller than mine," Lu Qingshan said, half-teasing, half-asking.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yan's expression became serious, and he earnestly said, "The Great Pure Palace is famed for its Thunder Spell, dominating a domain and becoming a center for Dharma Cultivation.

All cultivators thus recognize the Thunder Spell as the strongest faction among all spells, brutal and tremendously powerful.

But both Yan and I strongly disagree; in our eyes, how could the Fire Method be any less than the Thunder Spell?

I want to prove the strength of the Fire Method; naturally, my choice could only be the Candle Dragon Hall, which is renowned for its Fire Method. How could I choose to join the Great Pure Palace?"

"Moreover," Mo Yan's eyes glowed with determination as he asserted, "if one day the Candle Dragon Hall also becomes a Taoist Sect, by then, no one should think anymore that it is the Thunder Spell that reigns supreme."

"Great ambition!" Lu Qingshan admired.

Mo Yan intended to help the Candle Dragon Hall become a Taoist Sect with his own efforts.

Spirited and defiant!

This was just like his established impression of Mo Yan.

Mo Yan was never someone overly rational, as he always sought to change his environment rather than adapt to it.

But history is often made by people like Mo Yan.

Lu Qingshan was looking forward to Mo Yan's future.

The two talked for a long time before Mo Yan finally took his leave.

Just as Lu Qingshan was about to rest for a while, an old and authoritative voice came from outside, "Is Lu Qingshan here?"

Lu Qingshan welcomed the visitor in.

This was an old woman holding a walking stick, slender and wiry, steady in her steps, naturally exuding a majestic presence without anger.

The wiry old woman said to Lu Qingshan, "I am from the Great Xia Dynasty, named Xia Yuan."

"Junior Lu Qingshan, I have seen Elder Xia Yuan," feeling the profound aura emanating from the old woman in front of him, Lu Qingshan greeted respectfully.

Xia Yuan gave Lu Qingshan a slight nod and stated her purpose, "I have come specifically to deliver the reward you are entitled to from this Seven Domains Debate Dao Event."

After Xia Yuan finished speaking, she waved her sleeve, and a hundred incredibly magical crystal stones appeared in the air.

These were cylindrical-shaped exquisite crystals, completely transparent, with liquids like spirit marrow contained within, subtly vibrating in an invisible fluctuation, making one feel refreshed and their spiritual power slightly boiling.

"Leader, as previously mentioned, you will receive a reward of one hundred Spirit Crystals," Xia Yuan said softly.

Lu Qingshan's mind stirred, and he took all the Spirit Crystals floating in the air into his Storage Ring.

Spirit Crystals, each coalescing the essence of a Spirit Vein, are of immeasurable value.

The crudest way to measure it is, one Spirit Crystal is roughly equivalent to the entire fortune of a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

These one hundred Spirit Crystals show that Great Xia is indeed very generous.

It also subtly reveals Great Xia's attitude—if your talent is outstanding, don't worry about the resources for cultivation!

But that was not all. Xia Yuan flicked her finger and hurled a crystal plaque towards Lu Qingshan, "This is the pass token for the Spirit Cleansing Pool. With this token, you may enter the Great Xia Spirit Cleansing Pool to cultivate for a year at any time."

"The spiritual power is abundant in the Spirit Cleansing Pool. Such an environment is greatly beneficial for breaking through realms. I suggest you enter the Spirit Cleansing Pool when you encounter a bottleneck in your cultivation," Xia Yuan advised.

Lu Qingshan accepted the crystal plaque and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"This is the list of magic artefacts offered by Great Xia for the rewards, as the leader, you can have the first pick of a magic artefact that you desire," Xia Yuan handed a Jade Slip to Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan quickly accepted the Jade Slip and let his Divine Sense probe into it.

Immediately, his vision was filled with densely packed text and diagrams.

There were a hundred Heaven Rank Middle-Grade magic artefacts, rewards for the top hundred cultivators of the Seven Domains' Dao Debate.

"Four Symbols Fan, an attack magic artefact, can emit four colored lights, creating four symbolic spirit bodies with infinite power...."

"Star Shield, a defensive artefact, crafted from meteorite iron, capable of summoning three hundred and sixty celestial stars to protect oneself...."

"Fire Raven Gourd, an attack magic artefact, releasing a million fire ravens upon opening, forming a sea of fire...."

"Night Travel Ancient Jade, an auxiliary artefact, can conceal all traces of a cultivator's aura, hide the cultivator's cultivation level; can create illusions, altering the artefact owner's shape and appearance; unless one is a prominent Primordial Spirit Realm cultivator, practices special spells, or has a cultivation level more than one realm higher than the artefact owner's (applicable below the Seventh Realm), it is difficult to see through this disguise."

"..."

Even Void Refining Cultivators would find these artefacts quite tempting upon seeing them.

Lu Qingshan glanced over them and quickly made up his mind, "Senior, I decided to choose the Night Travel Ancient Jade."

For a Sword Cultivator, aside from the Life-bound Sword, the demand for other artefacts is not so high.

Therefore, it is precisely the Night Travel Ancient Jade, an artefact with special abilities, that suits him the best.

Xia Yuan did not waste words; she flicked her finger, and a dark-colored Spirit Jade flew towards Lu Qingshan.

It was engraved with extremely intricate and elaborate Taoist Patterns, flickering with bright light.

This was the Night Travel Ancient Jade.

Lu Qingshan quickly stored it into his Storage Ring.

"The final two rewards, one is a slot to enter the Source Realm to comprehend intent.

The Source Realm is located in the Central Heavenly Realm, and you can go to the Source Realm to exchange this reward at any time," Xia Yuan handed over a Spirit Seal as a token.

"As for the reward of a Great Xia Scripture of your choice for being the leader....

As the Ancestral Daoist Technique, you know how precious and valuable the Great Xia Scripture is, thus it cannot be carried by me personally.

So, first you choose which chapter of the Great Xia Scripture you want, after which we will send someone to personally deliver it to the Sword Sect and hand it to you."

Lu Qingshan pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Senior, I would like the Void Refining Chapter of the Great Xia Scripture."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yuan's somewhat cloudy eyes revealed a hint of astonishment, sizing up Lu Qingshan, "You are quite knowledgeable indeed, coming from Qing State, a remote place, I didn't expect you to be so well-informed. Could it be that Taibai Sword Master has given you some pointers?"

Lu Qingshan did not dare to blame Taibai Sword Master rashly, and respectfully said, "This is just based on my own thoughts."

Xia Yuan was only surprised, with no intent to scold. Seeing how Lu Qingshan put it, she did not inquire further.

With that, Xia Yuan left.

"Young Master, why did you particularly choose the Void Refining Chapter? It even surprised her so much?" Qin Yitian's voice, filled with curiosity, directly appeared in Lu Qingshan's sea of consciousness.

Lu Qingshan explained to Qin Yitian with a chuckle, "The Great Xia Scripture is known as the supreme Cultivation Technique of the Human Race because it is the only one, from Qi Refinement to Mahayana, all nine realms are at the Taoist Level and flawless.

The techniques of the Seven Great Taoist Sects are also extraordinary, but compared to the Great Xia Scripture, they are slightly inferior because they are not perfect—although most chapters are of Taoist Level, there is always some flaw in a certain realm.

And the technique of the Sword Sect is flawed in the Fifth Realm, the Void Refining.

The Void Refining Chapter of the Sword Sect's technique is of Supreme Quality Heaven Rank, not bad, but still not at the Taoist Level, hence it lacks somewhat.

The Void Refining Chapter of the Great Xia Scripture that I have chosen will nicely fill this gap.

This matter is somewhat secret, so senior Xia Yuan was surprised that I knew about it."