Chapter 22: The Xuanhuang Heart Refining Technique Begins

Chapter 22: The Cultivation Technique, Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art, Begins Its Action

On the flying boat.

The atmosphere for discussing the Dao was growing intense.

Jiang Li continuously expounded his insights into the Dao of the Sword.

These insights came from the spell Dragon Slaying Sword; he knew what it was but not why it was, like a sniper with a Barret rifle who could perfectly use the weapon but didn’t understand its functions.

And in the process of narrating, he gained a deeper understanding of these enlightening insights.

He gradually began to integrate them.

Below.

Shen Lin listened raptly, sometimes enlightened, sometimes frowning, sometimes beaming with joy.

Murong Qing had also come over at some point.

She stood quietly.

Her clear eyes were thoughtful.

Her aura was rising, the coldness decreasing, and the sharpness increasing.

Clearly, she had gained some insights.

That’s right.

Murong Qing also used a sword.

However, she did not specialize in the Dao of the Sword.

But her Sword Dao Realm had still reached the level of Sword Qi Transforming into Aura.

The content Jiang Li was currently explaining was, without a doubt, a transmission of the Dao.

She benefited greatly.

It wasn’t until two hours later.

This discussion of the Dao, initiated by Shen Lin and led by Jiang Li, officially concluded.

Shen Lin woke up as if from a dream.

There was a hint of regret in his eyes.

As if he felt it wasn’t enough.

His mind could still absorb more experience.

“Senior Brother Jiang, can I still listen to you impart Sword Dao experience in the future?”

Shen Lin looked at Jiang Li eagerly.

He felt ashamed of his previous overestimation of himself.

This was a great Buddha.

Where would he need to impart experience to him?

The so-called discussion of the Dao was merely Jiang Li unilaterally imparting Sword Dao experience to him.

And because he spoke too profoundly, Shen Lin had to ask Jiang Li to impart simpler insights.

The gap between them was as wide as that between a gold-medal lecturer and an average student.

Jiang Li smiled slightly.

“There will be opportunities.”

Lecturing could help him digest the insights brought by his Sword Dao Realm more quickly.

This was a good thing.

He could hold one every so often.

“Then Senior Brother Jiang must save a spot for me. I’m one of your first Sword fans.”

Shen Lin didn’t feel awkward at all.

From his words, one could even hear a hint of flattery.

The brawny man in leather armor, Fang Shi, couldn’t stand it anymore and whispered, “Isn’t that a bit too much acting? He’s a Middle Stage Qi Refinement Disciple; comprehending Sword Qi Transforming into Aura is already his limit. How could you, a Soul Transformation seedling who often listens to lectures from Soul Transformation Class mentors, lose to him in Sword Dao insights?”

Shen Lin shook his head, “That’s not it.”

“That’s right…”

Before he finished speaking.

Shen Lin continued to add, “Comparing my Sword Dao attainment to Senior Brother Jiang’s is simply an insult to Senior Brother Jiang.”

Fang Shi: …

Looking at Shen Lin’s appearance, he lost his confidence.

His voice was dry, “Is his Sword Dao attainment really that powerful?”

Shen Lin lowered his voice and said confidently, “I suspect Senior Brother Jiang has already reached the Realm of Sword Aura Manifestation, which is why I feel such a chasm between us.”

“What?! Sword Aura Manifestation? You’re not joking, are you? How could a Qi Refinement Stage Disciple comprehend Sword Aura Manifestation? Even a born Sword Body wouldn’t be much more than that.”

Fang Shi didn’t believe it for a second.

As Disciples of the Huashen Class, each of them was a Genius among Geniuses in Tianxuan Holy Land, a Soul Transformation seedling on whom great hopes were placed. Yet, even they could not comprehend the second major Realm of a Sword Cultivator during the Qi Refinement Stage.

“If you don’t believe it, so be it. Anyway, my intuition is correct; Senior Brother Jiang is definitely a one-in-ten-thousand Sword Dao Genius, an existence comparable to a born Sword Body.”

Shen Lin immediately became a Jiang-booster.

He showered Jiang Li with praise.

His words were sincere.

Every sentence came from the bottom of his heart.

On the other side.

The young woman in green, Li Xi, also leaned over to Murong Qing and asked curiously, “Senior Sister Murong, is Senior Brother Jiang’s Sword Dao attainment really that high? High enough to make you and Senior Brother Shen treat him with such solemnity?”

Murong Qing thought seriously for a moment, “Very high. More importantly, when imparting Sword Dao experience, he analyzes insights from a beginner’s perspective, something even the lecturing Elders cannot do. I think he could actually go to the Huashen Class to teach.”

Li Xi’s mouth formed an O shape.

To teach as a Disciple was a very high evaluation.

Those with such a level were invariably Elders above the Golden Core Stage.

Was this really not a case of love being blind?

For a moment.

The flying boat fell completely silent.

The gazes of the six Huashen Class Geniuses were all focused on Jiang Li.

Their thoughts were myriad.

Regarding this.

Jiang Li was also somewhat helpless.

He really didn’t want to be famous.

It’s just that…

He casually displayed a little ability, and these Geniuses were captivated.

It was as if what he took for granted was seen as astonishing by outsiders.

In this situation, unless he constantly secluded himself in his Immortal Cave to Cultivate, he would inevitably attract attention.

Jiang Li thought: He would sooner or later expose his undercover identity by becoming too famous.

Perhaps he shouldn’t think about how to hide, but rather create a condition where even if his undercover identity was exposed, others wouldn’t believe he was an undercover agent.

…

Time moved forward.

Four hours after their departure, the flying boat arrived at Changhe County, a county-level town in Shuangyu City.

Murong Qing cast a spell and put away the flying boat.

“Three kilometers away is the secret stronghold of the Yinkui Sect. To avoid attracting attention, this stronghold is built on a Mortal manor, heavily guarded, with Demon Sect Disciples patrolling both inside and out. We need to silence these patrolling Disciples in the shortest possible time.”

“Understood.”

The six responded.

Although their overall strength could take down this stronghold by force, it would cause complications and unexpected changes.

A sneak attack was the best strategy.

However…

As the team approached, an unexpected change occurred.

A Formation appeared out of nowhere around the large Mortal manor, enveloping the entire manor.

It presented a hazy appearance.

“There’s a Formation here too?”

Shen Lin frowned.

“Can you tell what kind of Formation it is?”

Murong Qing asked.

Li Fu, one of the twins, looked at it for a few moments and said confidently, “It’s an illusion Formation, capable of trapping even Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators. Unless someone from inside leads us in, we’ll get lost in it.”

“Can it be broken?”

“It can, but I need to observe it up close, or break it by force, but that would create a lot of commotion.”

Hearing this.

Everyone was at a loss.

The only option before them was a frontal assault.

Murong Qing said nothing, merely canceling the original plan.

She was the leader.

She had to ensure everyone’s safety.

At this moment.

Jiang Li suddenly spoke, “There’s no need to cancel the plan. I will go in alone and open the Formation from the inside.”

Upon hearing this.

The six were all startled.

They looked at Jiang Li, confused.

What nonsense are you talking about?

What do you mean by going in alone?

Is this a death wish?

That was a Demon Sect stronghold; once discovered, the outcome would be death.

“No.”

Murong Qing coldly refused.

Jiang Li also had a hard time explaining; he didn’t want to steal the spotlight like this, but…

【The Cultivation Technique Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art is stirring. As Cultivators, what does it matter if we sacrifice ourselves to the demons? Destroying the Demon Sect stronghold is our inescapable duty.】

The Cultivation Technique Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art was about to take over his body.

Given the nature of this Cultivation Technique, choosing to go in alone was inevitable.

Since he couldn’t stop it, he might as well propose it himself, so that the others could provide support.

As for his safety, to be honest, he wasn’t too worried.

After all.

During the Cultivation Technique’s Hosting period, Righteous Shield was a perpetual motion machine.

Even if it was broken, another would seamlessly take its place.

They were endless.

“I am confident. You only need to execute the original plan the moment the Formation is opened.”

Jiang Li said seriously.

Seeing Jiang Li’s determination, the others were greatly moved.

They all looked at Murong Qing.

Murong Qing’s face was cold, her lips pursed, “Alright, but you must take this. If you crush the jade pendant, I will choose to attack by force immediately.”

As she spoke.

Murong Qing handed over a snowflake jade pendant.

The young woman in green, Li Xi, also took out a Spiritual Artifact, shaped like a turtle shell.

“Senior Brother Jiang, this turtle shell can withstand three attacks from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Feel free to use it boldly; it doesn’t matter if it breaks.”

Li Rong, one of the twins, scratched his head and handed over a Talisman, “Junior Brother Jiang, this is a Vajra Talisman. It can also withstand attacks from Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators. Just stick it on your body, and it will automatically protect you.”

Shen Lin and Fang Shi patted their chests and said, “Senior Brother Jiang, don’t worry. As long as you crush the jade pendant, we will break this damn Formation within two minutes and rush in to meet you.”

Jiang Li: No, why are you acting like I won’t come back?

He accepted these treasures.

He thanked the group for their kindness.

“Doggo, it’s your turn.”

Jiang Li thought to himself.

The next second.

The cold System prompt sounded.

【Ding, the Cultivation Technique Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art has begun its action.】