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Chapter 4747: The True Test of Sword Two

Qinglian Mountain, Preaching Hall.

Wang Changsheng stood at the front, with dozens of children asking him questions.

"Ninth Uncle, what's the most powerful cultivation technique in our clan? I want to practice the most powerful one." Wang Qingshan asked.

"The most powerful cultivation technique? There's a saying in the cultivation world that sword cultivators are invincible among their peers. Our family has a technique called 'Azure Wind Sword Art'."

"Thank you, Ninth Uncle, I understand. I will definitely practice the Azure Wind Sword Art." Wang Qingshan's tender face was full of seriousness.

***

A green pavilion.

"Have you thought this through? This is your only chance. You've comprehended sword intent at such a young age, with limitless potential. Remaining with your clan will make it very difficult to advance to higher realms. If you join the Taiyi Immortal Sect, you'll have a good chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage." Xiaoyao Sword Venerable's words were full of temptation.

"This junior has thought it through clearly. My clan has treated me well. My initial intention in learning sword arts was to protect my kinsmen. Both for public good and personal reasons, this junior cannot join the Taiyi Immortal Sect. Please forgive me, Senior." Wang Qingshan said.

***

A vast, boundless grassland where thousands of cultivators were engaging in combat. Various spiritual lights flared in the sky, accompanied by continuous explosions.

A Nether Spider was pierced through its body by nine gleaming flying swords, falling into a pool of blood. The nine flying swords returned to Wang Qingshan's side, trembling slightly and emitting a sharp ringing sound. Wang Qingshan smiled faintly, formed a sword incantation, and put away the nine flying swords.

***

On a giant island, Wang Qingshan sat cross-legged on a large yellow boulder, his eyes slightly closed. After a moment, he opened his eyes, a glint of cold light shining within them. He opened his mouth and spat out nine flying swords shimmering with immortal light. The nine swords circled around him, swaying gently and emitting bursts of sword cries.

"I entered the cultivation world to cultivate the Sword Dao. After many years of cultivation, the sword is not just my weapon against enemies; it is also my true essence. What I pursue is the Supreme Sword Dao, not the Supreme Time Dao. The Law of Time merely assists me in wielding flying swords against enemies. The sword is my true essence; the sword is primary, other means are secondary. This is my Dao." Wang Qingshan muttered to himself, his eyes becoming clear and resolute.

He held two defensive Fifth-tier Immortal Talismans and three defensive mutated Grandmist Spirit Treasures. He wasn't sure if he could survive the Supreme Thunder Tribulation, but he had never considered achieving Dao through the Law of Time.

Facing a Thunder Tribulation based on the Law of Time is too strong, leading to a lack of confidence to pass it, and thus choosing to achieve Dao through the Law of the Sword is one thing. Never considering achieving Dao through the Law of Time and firmly choosing to achieve Dao through the Law of the Sword is another. The former is weighing pros and cons, disregarding one's true essence; the latter is following one's true essence.

The sword is Wang Qingshan's Dao; other laws are merely auxiliary means. The sword is eternal.

Having clearly understood this, Wang Qingshan stood up. The nine flying swords simultaneously vibrated, emitting piercing sword cries, and nine immense sword lights shot straight into the sky.

***

A rumbling sound of thunder echoed, and a thick bolt of nine-colored immortal lightning struck down, heading straight for Wang Qingshan. The nine sword lights collided with the nine-colored immortal lightning and were instantly struck by it. Wang Qingshan conjured a small umbrella glowing with azure light, which unfurled a thick azure light barrier, protecting his entire body. Bolts of nine-colored immortal lightning struck down one after another, and the lightning light engulfed Wang Qingshan's figure.

On a towering peak in the distance, Bai Linger stood on the summit, gazing towards the distant horizon with a solemn expression.

"This young man is going to achieve Dao through the Law of the Sword! Excellent, haha, this is truly the person I've been looking for." A hearty laugh rang out. No sooner had the words fallen than Jian Er appeared.

"Senior, wasn't your soul power depleted?" Bai Linger asked, surprised.

"That was just to deceive you, to see what your intentions were. I've been here for many years, and many Grand Luo Golden Immortals have come and gone. If I truly wanted to pass on my legacy, I would have done so long ago. You didn't think you were just lucky, did you? That my soul power just happened to be depleted when you arrived?" Jian Er sneered, saying.

"Senior, you've been observing us all this time?" Bai Linger asked, puzzled.

"Precisely! I've tested many Grand Luo Golden Immortals, including sword cultivators. Once they believed my soul power had dissipated, they would either search everywhere for my legacy or attack the formations. All of them were annihilated by me. My legacy is to be left to a sword cultivator, a sword cultivator who achieves Dao through the Law of the Sword." Jian Er's face was full of pride.

"Couldn't you have just told us directly? To achieve Dao through the Law of the Sword." Bai Linger said with a wry smile.

"If I had told you, and you had followed, that wouldn't have been your Dao. If I didn't tell you, and you yourselves desired to achieve Dao through the Law of the Sword, *that* is your Dao. Previously, some people used the resources I provided to try and achieve Dao through the Supreme Law, but they were all annihilated by me. My legacy, even if it remains buried here forever, will not be given to someone I deem unworthy. Can't I choose my successor according to my own preferences?" Jian Er said proudly.

"But isn't achieving Dao through the Supreme Law even more powerful?" Bai Linger's face was filled with confusion.

"Disregarding factors like Dao artifacts, formation immortal talismans, and life-bound spirit beasts, at the same realm, if one equally cultivates a single fundamental law, naturally the Supreme Fundamental Law is more potent. However, Dao Ancestors are not limited to cultivating just one fundamental law. In any case, there can be at most one Supreme Fundamental Law. One can cultivate another Supreme Fundamental Law later, and even if not, it doesn't matter. While the Supreme Fundamental Law is indeed strong, special laws aren't incapable of killing. You don't think that in Dao Ancestor battles, it's just about who has the Supreme Law, do you? If that were the case, Dao Ancestors wouldn't even need to fight; those who haven't cultivated the Supreme Fundamental Law might as well commit suicide." Jian Er said slowly.

"Senior, have you cultivated the Supreme Fundamental Law?" Bai Linger asked curiously.

"I haven't. Yet, I still killed a Chaos Beast that had cultivated a fundamental law. I cultivated seven fundamental laws, while it had cultivated five. Of course, I was also severely wounded by it. Cultivating a Supreme Fundamental Law is still very powerful." Jian Er explained.

Bai Linger suddenly understood. With a difference of two fundamental laws, Jian Er was able to kill a Dao Ancestor-level Chaos Beast. It seems cultivating a Supreme Fundamental Law can indeed significantly boost one's strength.

"Senior, why did you kill those who intended to achieve Dao through the Supreme Law? Wouldn't their ascension to Dao Ancestor strengthen the power of Immortals?" Bai Linger asked, perplexed.

"What does that have to do with me?" Jian Er said indifferently.

Bai Linger was stunned, never expecting Jian Er to be so unconcerned.

"I have already completely perished, body and Dao. I merely wish to find a suitable successor. Is that an excessive demand? I have the right to choose my own successor. As for the strength of Immortals, I do not care. After I die, let the floods rage. If I were to follow your logic, shouldn't I take out all my remaining treasures and distribute them among other Immortals to cultivate more Dao Ancestors?" Jian Er said slowly.

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