Chapter 18: The Dragon Slaying Sword is Completed, and the Sword Qi Takes Shape

Chapter 18: Dragon Slaying Sword Reaches Major Achievement, Sword Qi Transforms into Form

Tianjian Peak.

At the mountain gate.

In front of the giant stele, Jiang Li stood silently, his eyes fixed on the Sword Mark on the stone tablet, unmoving.

As if he had been petrified.

He stood there for an entire day.

Jiang Li was stunned.

He never expected that the Spell, Dragon Slaying Sword, would cause such a stir for him.

Making him a celebrity on his first day at Tianjian Peak.

More and more Tianjian Peak Disciples learned that a newly joined Disciple was comprehending the Sword Mark in front of the giant stele at the mountain gate.

His Sword Dao talent was astonishing.

As soon as the news spread, a crowd of curious Disciples gathered at the mountain gate.

“Is that him? He seems to be called Jiang Li. He exposed three Yinkui Sect undercover agents in the Lecture Hall and was taken notice of by Elder Zhang, who accepted him as a Personal Disciple.”

A Disciple revealed Jiang Li’s background.

Their eyes were filled with envy.

An unknown Outer Sect Disciple in the Holy Land was taken as a Personal Disciple just because he suited an Elder’s temperament, and he could join Tianjian Peak without any tests. It was no exaggeration to say he had reached the heavens in one step.

“Speaking of which, is there really a Sword Mark on that giant stele? Isn’t that just a defective product? We pass by it every day, and no one has ever comprehended anything from it.”

Another Disciple raised a question.

Suspecting that Jiang Li was putting on an act, directing this whole show himself.

After all.

That stone tablet was truly ordinary.

It had no mystical qualities whatsoever.

After being placed at the mountain gate, no one paid it any mind. Even Tianjian Peak Disciples only considered it a decoration.

If Jiang Li really comprehended something from it, wouldn’t that mean Jiang Li’s talent in the Sword Dao far surpassed theirs?

They were unconvinced.

Even more so, some imitated Jiang Li, staring intently at the crack on the giant stele, attempting to discover something from it.

However…

They comprehended nothing.

No matter how much they looked, they could only see it as a crack.

Without anything else mixed in.

Finally, they concluded: Jiang Li was pretending to be mysterious.

“Ignorance.”

At this moment.

A young man in green robes, carrying a sword box, spoke, drawing everyone’s attention.

“It’s Gu Qingshan. He’s the eighth-ranked Genius among our Tianjian Peak’s Outer Sect Disciples. It’s said he’s already about to comprehend the Realm of Qi Refining into Sword Qi.”

Someone whispered.

Gu Qingshan didn’t care.

The foxtail grass in his mouth swayed as he spoke: “The Sword Mark on this stone tablet was casually slashed by the Peak Master. It’s placed at the mountain gate precisely to screen true Sword Dao Geniuses.”

With these words, the crowd began to stir.

They understood Gu Qingshan’s underlying meaning.

The stone tablet indeed had special qualities; it was just that their talent was insufficient, so they couldn’t comprehend it.

In other words.

Jiang Li was truly comprehending the Sword Mark.

It was just that they couldn’t perceive the scenery that a true Genius saw.

For a moment.

All the Disciples’ attention shifted to Jiang Li, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and longing.

…

On the other side.

Jiang Li wanted to cry but had no tears.

Stop talking, stop talking, if you keep talking, he really won’t be able to keep up his low profile.

He recognized the identity of the young man in green robes.

It was a member of the Law Enforcement Hall he had met when he eliminated the undercover agents in Shuangyu City.

The other party had stepped forward to vouch for him, and he appreciated his good intentions.

But…

He didn’t need it.

He just wanted to leave quickly now, not to further expand his reputation.

The greater the reputation, the more likely one is to be in the spotlight.

This was a very dangerous signal for an undercover agent.

As if hearing Jiang Li’s inner thoughts, the cold mechanical electronic voice finally sounded.

“Ding, the Spell, Dragon Slaying Sword, has thoroughly comprehended the Sword Mark on the stone tablet, expanding its narrow Sword Dao path and gaining much.”

“Obtained a new entry: Concept of Fire.”

“Concept of Fire: You can skillfully attach fire-attribute power to your sword, creating a Sword of Blazing Fire.”

“The optional mission has been completed. Completion reward: Spell Major Achievement (Sword Qi Transformation).”

As the System prompt sounded.

Jiang Li regained control of his body.

He could clearly feel a mysterious, special power added to his body.

Warm.

Sinking into his Dantian.

Jiang Li knew that was the new entry, “Concept of Fire,” mastered by the Spell, Dragon Slaying Sword.

Besides that.

The Dragon Slaying Sword, completed through Epiphany, also smoothly entered the Major Achievement stage.

He could already cast Major Achievement Foundation Establishment Stage Spells.

This was a stage that even most Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators couldn’t comprehend.

And he, a mere fifth-layer Qi Refinement Cultivator, had achieved it.

It had to be said.

Although the System disrupted his low-profile plan at an inopportune moment, from a certain perspective, the System was truly Heaven-Defying.

If he were a pure Holy Land Disciple, then with the System’s help, he could definitely become the most dazzling Genius.

It’s just a pity…

He was an undercover agent.

He had no emotions, no desire for fame.

At this thought.

Jiang Li’s eyes darted around.

After nodding slightly to Gu Qingshan to greet him, he took out his Spirit Boat and headed straight for the seventh floor of Tianjian Peak.

…

Not long after.

Jiang Li’s Spirit Boat appeared in the Sword Palace on the seventh floor.

Upon reaching this floor, the residences were already above the clouds and mist, and the buildings were no longer limited to Immortal Cave, but luxurious palaces.

Standing by the window, the entire Tianjian Peak was visible.

Following the address, Jiang Li arrived at his teacher’s hall.

“Teacher.”

Jiang Li called out.

Zhang Song walked out from inside.

His gaze was sharp.

He nodded repeatedly.

“Not bad, from your appearance, you must have gained a lot. Remember this Comprehension and make it your own. In this way, you will be able to completely master the first Realm of a Sword Cultivator.”

Jiang Li’s expression shifted slightly.

He remembered that “Sword Qi Transformation” was also written after the System’s reward of Spell Major Achievement.

If he wasn’t mistaken, this should also be a Realm name in the Sword Dao.

He just didn’t know how many Realms there were in total.

“Teacher, how many Realms are there for a Sword Cultivator?”

Jiang Li asked.

Zhang Song explained with a smile: “Five.”

“Sword Qi Forms into Substance, Sword Qi Transforms into Form, Sword Form Like Rainbow, Sword Rainbow Dividing Light, Sword Light Condenses Evil.”

“Generally speaking, to achieve Sword Qi Forms into Substance, one needs to reach at least the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation. One uses True Essence to condense Sword Qi. A small number of Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators with extraordinary talent can also achieve Sword Qi Forms into Substance through their talent.”

“Once this Realm is mastered, a Sword Cultivator is officially initiated and possesses powerful combat strength that surpasses Cultivators of the same Realm.”

Jiang Li was secretly astonished.

Sword Qi Transformation was indeed the next Realm after Sword Qi Forms into Substance.

How long had he learned the Dragon Slaying Sword, this Foundation Establishment Stage Spell?

At most, no more than fifteen days.

But with the System’s Heaven-Defying Comprehension Ability, his Sword Dao Realm had directly reached the second stage.

Jiang Li couldn’t even imagine what level his strength could reach under “Sword Qi Transformation.”

He only knew that he was incredibly powerful.

…

After leaving his teacher’s hall, Jiang Li received his identity token as a Tianjian Peak Disciple.

Following the token’s instructions, he flew back to the third floor.

He found Immortal Cave number 330.

Inside, there was a small Spirit Gathering Array, which could better draw in Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

The Spiritual Qi concentration was at least three times higher than his previous initial Immortal Cave.

It could satisfy the daily breathing of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

Jiang Li relaxed.

Although things started unfavorably, and the System still caused quite a stir, it was still within a controllable range. His reputation was limited to Tianjian Peak, and the spread was not wide.

As long as he kept a low profile from now on, this small impact would quickly fade.

After a few months, he would become insignificant again.

Jiang Li thought to himself.

He prepared to organize his gains from this time.

The first thing he tried was the Major Achievement Dragon Slaying Sword.

Jiang Li’s body surged with magical power, and a faint golden, solid Sword Qi condensed in his palm.

Immediately after.

The Sword Qi began to change.

No longer confined to a single form.

Finally, it transformed into a semi-illusory, semi-real Dragon-shaped phantom.

“Sword transforming into a Dragon form, this is the characteristic of the Major Achievement Dragon Slaying Sword.”

Jiang Li recalled the annotation for the Major Achievement level in the original Dragon Slaying Sword.

“Dragon Slaying Sword Major Achievement, the sword light transforms into a solid Sword Qi, its speed greatly increases, and striking leaves noticeable scorching Sword Marks.”

Clearly.

In the original Secret Manual of the Spell, Dragon Slaying Sword, Cultivators needed to reach the Major Achievement stage to comprehend the Realm of Sword Qi forming into Substance.

Whereas in the System-comprehended version, Minor Achievement allowed mastery of Sword Qi forming into Substance, and Major Achievement was the comprehension of the Sword Qi Transformation Realm.

Comparing them this way.

The System version was still superior.

Loved it, loved it.