Upon hearing Cheng Gong’s chilling tone, several Fierce Cloud Sect disciples present were visibly shaken.
Recalling the fate of those who had previously offended Cheng Gong, all of whom were dead or maimed, a sense of schadenfreude filled their hearts.
For a worthless Xuanyuan Sect member to so brazenly offend them and injure their rades—
It was simply courting death!
The green-clothed youth injured by Luo Cheng spoke nervously, "Senior Brother Chen, that Yan Qingshuang..."
Cheng Gong brushed off his sleeves and coldly snorted, "Relax. They’re probably just ordinary friends. With the Outer Sect Annual Tournament around the corner, they’ll naturally part ways soon. You keep an eye on that brat; make sure he doesn’t slip away unnoticed!"
"Senior Brother Cheng Gong, rest assured. With us watching him, he won’t escape even with wings!"
Two Fierce Cloud Sect disciples responded affirmatively and turned to leave.
On another street.
Luo Cheng and his panions emerged from the bustling crowd.
Guo Qing, still fuming from earlier events, muttered, "These Fierce Cloud Sect disciples are too arrogant! They don’t even respect Senior Sister!"
"Right now, within the Great Yue Dynasty, the Fierce Cloud Sect holds the strongest influence, considering themselves the top sect. Consequently, their disciples have all bee unbearably arrogant..."
Yan Qingshuang shook her head and redirected her gaze to Luo Cheng. "That Cheng Gong suffered a public setback and was secretly humiliated. He definitely won’t let this rest. He wouldn’t dare target me, but he will e after you."
Guo Qing apologized, "Luo Cheng, I’m sorry for dragging you into this."
Luo Cheng shook his head, unconcerned. "I killed Jiang Xinglie long ago, creating bad blood with Fierce Cloud Sect disciples. This makes little difference."
Sun Yingyang, an Outer Elder of Fierce Cloud Sect, alone made Luo Cheng harbor no goodwill toward the sect. As a result, even seeing Fierce Cloud Sect disciples offends him.
Yan Qingshuang’s almond eyes glanced sideways. "You don’t fear Cheng Gong? He’s at the Tongxuan Realm Third Layer Peak, ranking among the top hundred in the Fierce Cloud Sect Outer Sect..."
She didn’t continue, but the implication was clear.
Luo Cheng wasn’t Cheng Gong’s equal!
"In Linjiang City, I doubt he would dare act recklessly."
Luo Cheng shook his head.
Regarding Cheng Gong, he felt no worry.
After absorbing the Martial Soul Essence of over a dozen Tongxuan Realm martial artists, once refined, his strength was bound to ascend to new heights.
Plus, in Linjiang City, he could purchase Soul Crystals!
With sufficient Soul Crystals, breaking through to Tongxuan Realm Second Layer would be no problem.
When the time es, even if he wasn’t Cheng Gong’s match, he’d certainly be capable of retreating unscathed.
Seeing Luo Cheng’s nonchalant response, Yan Qingshuang was slightly surprised but quickly dismissed it, believing Luo Cheng intended to remain in Linjiang City to avoid trouble.
Given Linjiang City’s strict prohibition on killing, as long as he stayed within the city, Cheng Gong indeed wouldn’t dare act recklessly.
"You can’t stay in Linjiang City forever. Since you helped my junior sisters, I owe you a favor. How about this—I’ll escort you back to Xuanyuan Sect. But we’ll have to wait a few days, until Lingyun Pavilion’s auction is over," Yan Qingshuang suggested.
Luo Cheng raised an eyebrow, "Auction?"
"You didn’t know?"
Guo Qing seemed surprised and explained, "Every year around this time, Lingyun Pavilion in Linjiang City hosts a large-scale auction."
"At the auction, you can find countless items useful for Tongxuan Realm martial artists—Treasures, Spiritual Medicines, rare resources—everything you can imagine. I came here specifically to purchase two Bright Essence Pills to prepare for breaking into the Tongxuan Realm."
"I see."
Luo Cheng nodded.
With the Outer Sect Annual Tournament approaching, sect disciples eligible for participation are undoubtedly doing everything possible to enhance their strength.
No wonder Lingyun Pavilion chose this time to host the auction.
Luo Cheng decided he would attend to check it out.
An auction of such magnitude might even contain a suitable Three-star Treasure Sword for him.
If he found the right sword, his strength could improve by at least twenty to thirty percent!
Shifting his gaze, Luo Cheng spoke to Yan Qingshuang, "No need to escort me back. However, I do have a question I wish to ask."
Yan Qingshuang raised an eyebrow in surprise, "What question?"
Luo Cheng asked, "How did you prehend Human Sword Integration? If it’s inconvenient for you to answer, feel free to refuse."
Having finally gained some insight, Luo Cheng wanted to seize this opportunity to clarify his understanding further.
"Human Sword Integration?"
Yan Qingshuang paused, surprised by the question.
Guo Qing chuckled, "Senior Sister, Luo Cheng is a Sword Dao prodigy. His Sword Dao has already reached High-level Sword Heart."
"High-level Sword Heart?"
Yan Qingshuang’s bright eyes revealed a flash of astonishment. At Luo Cheng’s age, her own Sword Dao Realm had only reached High-level Sword Heart.
Gathering her thoughts, Yan Qingshuang calmly replied, "It’s not a secret. Sword Dao progression: Sword Skill signifies a sword in hand! Sword Heart represents a sword in the heart! Human Sword Integration embodies a sword in intent."
"’Intent’ refers to willpower, encapsulating one’s Essence Qi and spirit. To me, refining one’s Essence Qi and spirit to make one’s will erupt with sharpness, then channeling it through the sword as a medium, is the manifestation of a sword in intent—Human Sword Integration!"
This understanding was based on the experience of many sword master predecessors, and she added her own insights.
"The Sword Dao is nebulous and elusive. My interpretation is merely surface-level and may not be accurate. Ultimately, it’s up to oneself to prehend."
"Refine one’s will, erupt with sharpness, and channel it through the sword..."
Luo Cheng seemed to have grasped something. His understanding of Human Sword Integration became much clearer; he was certain he would achieve it soon. He expressed his gratitude with excitement:
"Thank you for your guidance! I think I’ve found my path."
Seeing Luo Cheng so exhilarated, Yan Qingshuang was momentarily stunned.
She didn’t believe Luo Cheng could prehend much from her explanation alone.
Among the Three Great Sects, how many swordsmen were there?
Tens of thousands!
Even some direct disciples of Sword Dao masters struggled to achieve Human Sword Integration before eighteen.
How old was Luo Cheng?
Her words could hardly pare to the teachings of Sword Dao predecessors.
Shaking her head, Yan Qingshuang assumed Luo Cheng was speaking offhandedly and didn’t take it seriously.
Luo Cheng, eager to visit Lingyun Pavilion, bid farewell to the group.
Guo Qing said, "Luo Cheng, we’re staying at the East Wind Inn in the eastern part of the city. If you need anything, feel free to find us."
"Alright! Farewell!"
Luo Cheng waved his hand and headed toward the center of the city.
Yan Qingshuang teased as she noticed Guo Qing still staring at Luo Cheng, "Junior Sister, what’s your relationship with Luo Cheng?"
Guo Qing detected the undertone and turned crimson, stomping her foot:
"Senior Sister! We just pleted a sect mission together half a month ago! Junior Sister Ji Rou was also there. At that time, he was only at the Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer, yet now he’s already at the Tongxuan Realm First Layer Peak! It’s truly unbelievable!"
"Oh? In just over half a month, from Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer to Tongxuan Realm First Layer Peak!"
Yan Qingshuang was shocked as well, staring at Luo Cheng’s departing figure in thought, murmuring softly:
"Luo Cheng... The name feels oddly familiar."
Yan Qingshuang pondered and then suddenly remembered something, her bright eyes lighting up:
"Ah, now I recall! It’s him! The one who cultivated the Golden Body Realm, which hasn’t been achieved by anyone in hundreds of years!"
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