This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

"We're here," Ji Chuan said as he introduced the Sword Sect's situation to the newcomers while leading them into a wide, flat mountain peak.

This place was filled with buildings full of ancient charm.

The first place they needed to visit was a large hall within the building complex named the Peak Selection Hall.

Coming to the Peak Selection Hall was for one purpose—to receive the exclusive sword token of the Sword Sect disciples.

The sword token served as the identity badge of Sword Sect disciples, containing detailed personal information and the imprint of the Primordial Spirit.

Within the Sword Sect, there were numerous prohibitions, and the Sect Protection Array even isolated the realm from the rest of the Sky Dome. Without a sword token, moving even an inch would be difficult.

Lu Qingshan and five others followed Ji Chuan into the Peak Selection Hall.

In the vast hall, countless sword tokens floated in midair, each unique in form.

But upon closer inspection, it was clear that there were only seven different shapes.

Old Dragon, Wild Crane, Green Marten, Cornelian Cherry, Ant, Vermilion Bird, and a wisp of Willow Catkin.

Seeing all six newcomers wearing puzzled looks, Ji Chuan smiled and explained, "The seven shapes of sword tokens represent the seven main peaks of our Sword Sect.

Our Sword Sect currently has thousands of minor peaks, but only cultivators who have reached a certain level of cultivation can manage a main peak.

Thus, up till now, our Sword Sect has only seven main peaks.

All new disciples will train at a main peak for a period.

The type of sword token you choose will determine which main peak you will end up in."

"It's our free choice? Not arranged by the sect?" Yu Cibei said in surprise.

This system was something he had never heard of before.
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Ji Chuan smiled faintly and patiently explained, "The path of a sword cultivator is something you carve out for yourself, not waiting for others to pave it for you.

Thus, the Sword Sect never restricts or interferes with the cultivation path of its sword cultivators, at most providing some advice based on experience.

Whether to accept it or not is up to you, no one is to blame, and of course, the outcome must also be borne by you alone, the sect cannot be held responsible,"

Upon hearing this, the newcomers were slightly stunned.

Indeed, they had not expected the Sword Sect to have such a hands-off style of operation.

Ji Chuan added further, "Once your cultivation reaches the Void Refinement Realm, you can leave the main peak and find a peak within this vast multitude of Sword Peaks to establish as your own Daoist rite place.

In the Sword Sect, since everyone comes from under the guidance of various peak masters, titles can't be distinguished by your master's generation.

Cultivators above the Void Refinement level, unless in a master-disciple relationship, should be addressed with their respective honorifics.

Those below the level of Void Refinement are considered the youngest generation in our Sword Sect, thus you may address me as senior brother.

However, actual numbers of cultivators below the Void Refinement Realm in Sword Sect are not many, less than three hundred.

As for those at the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement stages, to my knowledge, there are none at the moment.

So, fellow junior brothers, you are currently among the lowest in terms of cultivation in our Sword Sect, and must strive diligently."

Lu Qingshan's shock continued, yet he maintained calm and silence excellently.

This was his first time entering the Sword Sect.

Previously, he had only heard about the Sword Sect and had never truly understood it.

Now, the structure of the Sword Sect was finally unfolding before him.

Indeed, it was unique and yet captivating.

Ji Chuan was not surprised by the complex emotions of his junior brothers; he had behaved similarly when he first joined the Sword Sect.

Ji Chuan reached out to gather the seven differently styled sword tokens and introduced them one by one to the six new disciples: "Old Dragon Sword Talisman, representing Qingyun Peak.

The Qingyun Peak Master is indeed the head of our Sword Sect. However, since he entered the realm of Sword Immortal, he ceased to take disciples, so you may disregard the Old Dragon Sword Talisman.

The Crane Sword Talisman is the symbol of Canghai Peak.

The Canghai Peak Master is proficient in the Sword Array techniques of Inner Sword Cultivation, creating arrays as vast and unending as the ocean.

There are many Sword Cultivators who practice the technique of the Sword Array, making Canghai Peak one of the peaks with more brothers in the Seven Major Peaks.

"Brother Cao, I've heard from our master that you are skilled in the techniques of the Sword Array. You might consider Canghai Peak," he said.

Cao Xiaoxin replied respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, brother. I will consider it seriously."

Ji Chuan continued to introduce, "The Vermilion Bird Sword Token represents the Sheathless Peak among the Seven Peaks."

The Sheathless Peak Master has practiced only one technique throughout his life—the technique of nourishing the External Sword.

Yet this single technique of nourishing the sword has already surpassed ninety-nine percent of the Sword Cultivators in the world.

So, the Sheathless Peak Master is also regarded by others as the 'scabbard' of the Sword Sect."

"Hmm... because there is only one technique of nourishing the sword, it is not very versatile. Hence, the disciples of Sheathless Peak are very rare," Ji Chuan paused for a moment and looked towards a thin young man among the three other Sword Cultivators besides Lu Qingshan, Yu Cibei, and Cao Xiaoxin. "Brother Luo, although you have not practiced the technique of nourishing the sword before, our master said that you've diligently practiced a Sword Technique for decades, eventually coming to your own understanding.

Your temperament is actually quite compatible with the technique of nourishing the sword, and Sheathless Peak could be a consideration for you."

The thin Sword Cultivator named Luo nodded, "Thank you, brother."

Indifferently, Ji Chuan continued, "The Ant Sword Token represents Autumn Horizon Peak."

Before the whale swallows the sea, the Sword Qi crosses the autumn.

The master of Autumn Horizon Peak is famous for his Sword Qi which extends vastly, and he is also proficient in various Secret Swords. It's a suitable choice for those who study Sword Qi or are interested in Secret Swords."

"The Cornelian Cherry Sword Talisman is the symbol of the Eternal Peak.

In the uncertain span of a hundred years of life, immerse in the boundless mood of eternity.

The master of Eternal Peak also specializes in External Sword, but unlike others, he cultivates not the Secret Sword but the Sword Technique of slaughter. The lineage of Eternal Peak possesses the most ferocious Sword Techniques in the Sword Sect, and its disciples harbor the most intense intent to kill."

The Vermilion Bird Sword Token is the symbol of my Vastness Peak.

A speck of Vast Righteousness Qi spreads a thousand miles of swift winds. Vastness Peak was thus named after this idea.

The master of Vastness Peak, my master, the Taibai Sword Master, is renowned for his exceptional skills in both Internal and External Swords and has ascended to the top of the Heavenly Ranking because of this. This suits you quite well, Brother Lu," Ji Chuan said, his gaze resting on Lu Qingshan.

He continued sadly, "However, what's unfortunate is that my master is the only one among the seven peak masters who has not mastered the Slaughter Sword Intent. This is quite rare in the entire Sword Sect.

I am aware that Brother Lu has a deep comprehension of the Slaughter Sword Intent. If he truly joins under my master's tutelage, it might be somewhat wasted."

"Besides, my master is also the only one among the peak masters whose cultivation still resides in the Seventh Realm, and he is often 'overwhelmed' because of this.

That is why the troublesome matter of discussing the Tao in the Seven Domains has been entrusted to my master," Ji Chuan could not help but chuckle.

"As for the last, the Willowfluff Sword Token," Ji Chuan pondered and then introduced, "It is the symbol of the Sword Coming Peak."

Sword Coming Peak?

The crowd immediately felt a chill in their hearts.

Just hearing this name, they could sense the imposing presence of the Sword Coming Peak Master.

Among the Seven Peaks, it is the only main peak directly named after the sword.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Ji Chuan guessed their thoughts and smiled knowingly, "This Sword Coming Peak Master, is indeed as you imagine—his presence is incredibly imposing.

Do you know why the Sword Coming Peak Master has chosen the sword token to be Willowfluff?"

Is there a backstory to this?

The crowd looked at each other, shaking their heads in unison.