Chapter 198: Chapter 172: Heart Sword Advancement, Heaven and Earth Phenomena

The phenomenon before us is so familiar to many people.

On that day, Chu Huaixu, at the bottom of the Cold Pool in the Secret Realm, invoked such phenomena.

However, initially for many Daoist disciples, their imagination was: “Someone obtained a significant opportunity and invoked the phenomenon!”

But this time?

Once again, a semi-transparent ripple spread to the four sides, once again triggering the chorus of ten thousand swords!

For a while, the Daoist disciples began to discuss in whispers.

“I remember at that time, wasn’t Junior Brother Chu and Junior Sister Han both in the Cold Pool?”

“Yes, so everyone instinctively thought that the two of them together obtained some great fortune in the Secret Realm! That’s why the phenomenon occurred!”

“But today, Junior Brother Chu just finished fighting the Leader’s battle, and his Dao companion, Junior Sister Han, was watching under the stage the whole time! There’s no way they went into the Secret Realm again just a moment later.”

“So, this is not a phenomenon produced by a great fortune, it’s likely man-made!” guessed an Outer Sect disciple immediately.

As for who could achieve such a feat, naturally, everyone leaned towards the Profound Yellow Leader Chu Huaixu!

“So, after this battle, did Junior Brother Chu have some epiphany in Sword Dao?”

“Highly possible!”

At this moment, a senior sister puzzledly said: “But when he dealt with the Heir of Prince Rui, wasn’t the situation one-sided, that heir didn’t even have the strength to fight back!”

Truly frustrating, even beating weaker opponents could lead to breakthroughs, even bullying could lead to insights!

“Oh! Junior Sister’s words are not quite right! Don’t you know the saying — the stone from another mountain can be used to polish jade.”

“Our Junior Brother Chu is naturally a piece of jade, but the Leader of the Western Continent is at least a stone? Haha! Hahaha!”

Chu Huaixu took the title of Profound Yellow Leader, all Daoist disciples were infinitely proud at this moment.

In fact, these ordinary disciples did not know, this time the semi-transparent ripple spread much wider than last time.

Last time, the Inner Sect’s Purple Bamboo Forest was almost the limit.

Moreover, the wooden hairpin in the hair of the skinny Daoist Nun was unaffected by this ripple, not moving at all.

But today is different.

The wooden sword named “Silent,” nourished day and night by the spiritual power of a Seventh Realm Great Cultivator.

It’s definitely much stronger than “Zhegu Heaven.”

At this moment, even it could not help but tremble slightly.

This made the skinny Daoist Nun sitting high on the boulder, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Overall, the atmosphere within the Daoist Sect is relatively good.

At this moment, everyone was originally heading to the Profound Yellow Leader’s night banquet location.

By chance, the Heaven and Earth phenomenon occurred, the swords in their sheaths trembled, and the sword spirits were extremely excited, giving off sword-cries before even being unsheathed…

So, why not celebrate Junior Brother Chu!

No one knows which “White Phosphorus Constitution” sword cultivator fellow disciple was lit first.

Everyone who practices the sword often considers themselves quite charming.

At this moment, they simply unsheathed their swords, letting them resonate freely with delight!

“Congratulations to the Profound Yellow Leader Chu Huaixu!”

More and more sword-cultivator fellow disciples followed, unsheathing their swords.

The congratulations grew wave after wave!

This scene left those Sword Sect disciples who hadn’t returned to the sect yet with stirred hearts.

In fact, without these Outer Sect people present, these Daoist sword cultivators might not have been so enthusiastic…

Moreover, sword cultivators naturally share a mental bond with their lifebound swords, their emotions affected by the swords.

In a moment, these voices came together, resounding through the skies.

It’s not just the Outer Sect, even the Inner Sect began.

Outer Sect, raise swords!

Inner Sect, raise swords!

Before the celebration banquet, countless spirit swords emitted loud sword-cries, and the sword masters also spoke loudly:

“Congratulations to the Profound Yellow Leader Chu Huaixu!”

“Congratulations to the Profound Yellow Leader Chu Huaixu!!!”

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The abrupt Heaven and Earth phenomenon, coupled with the spontaneous reaction of the disciples, startled Xiang Yan and others on the Wenda Peak.

They immediately cast their Divine Sense towards the bamboo house where Chu Huaixu resided, to check the situation.

Only to perceive a very mysterious aura, spreading outward.

The Power of Sword Heart Clarity was also amongst it.

Moreover, at this moment, they were so far away using Divine Sense to explore, yet still encountered a barrier!

“Is it that sword spirit-like existence within him, making another breakthrough?” they speculated.

As one of the Four Great Divine Swords, Situ Cheng couldn’t help exchanging a glance with Jiang Zhi.

“This is just the First Realm, and he can already trigger such phenomena!” Situ Cheng was astonished.

And what disturbed him the most was the demeanor and atmosphere showcased by the Daoist sword-cultivator disciples at this moment.

As a high-ranking member of the Sword Sect, he was very aware of what a large sect needs to prosper and thrive.

Cohesion is a very mysterious thing, its generation requires multiple influences.

But it always affects the development of a sect!

“At this moment, Chu Huaixu already has the bearing of a leading figure among the younger generation of the Daoist Sect,” Situ Cheng thought to himself.

He felt a bit envious.

Because he knew well, in a large sect, it’s best if such a figure emerges in every generation!

The Sword Sect has grown increasingly strong in recent years, and my Senior Brother, the Sword Venerable, who has overshadowed a generation, deserves much credit for this.

He doesn’t need to handle various significant matters within the sect like the Sect Leader does.

All he needs to do is continue advancing on the path of the sword, remaining at the forefront of everyone else!

Similarly, the role of the Observatory Master of the Daoist Gentleman Temple is essentially like this.

“But the position of the Observatory Master has been vacant in the Daoist Sect for quite a while,” Situ Cheng and others thought.

All they can do now is congratulate the high-ranking members of the Daoist Sect.

“Sect Leader Xiang, and everyone, congratulations indeed.”

On Xiang Yan’s almost barren face, a smile appeared.

Yet he did not boast, only saying, “This way, when we enter the Origin Spirit Realm, we stand a better chance.”

This concerns the great calamity of heaven and earth, affecting everyone, regardless of the East or West Continent, prompting everyone to nod in agreement and say:

“Indeed, this is the fortune of the Profound Yellow.”

Jiang Zhi stood silently by, but his heart gradually settled.

Although he did not like Chu Huaixu for various reasons, since it concerned the Origin Spirit Realm, he naturally hoped Chu Huaixu could perfectly resolve all issues and return safely.

“But before that, it might be time to make him fully understand what awaits him after entering the Spirit Realm,” Jiang Zhi thought.

“It’s necessary to make some arrangements.”

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Medicine Mountain, bamboo hut.

Unbeknownst to the excitement of the outside world, Chu Huaixu was currently focused on absorbing the residual energy of the Spiritual Embryo attribute points.

The warmth he had felt had vanished without a trace.

He now suspected that each time, the power would split into two parts.

One half was absorbed by his body, while the other was for the Little Sword in the Sea of Consciousness.

It’s strange, as it is obviously a sword, yet Chu Huaixu felt its “vitality” improving.

The sickly feeling gradually faded, and there was even an aura of black light wafting around it.

Now, everything was nearing completion.

Chu Huaixu observed the restrained black light on the sword’s body, feeling it quite sacred.

Unlike the blue-black evil qi of the Bronze Sword, the Heart Sword, although surrounded by black light, exuded no wicked aura.

He could feel that his entire Sea of Consciousness, due to its presence, had grown more solid.

It was like the Stabilizing Needle within the Sea of Consciousness.

“My Divine Sense’s strength is not significantly greater than that of cultivators in the same realm.”

“It’s primarily strong through the Heart Sword.”

“But because of its existence, my Divine Sense’s defense is very strong. Most spiritual attacks have little effect on me.”

After approximately another stick of incense’s time, the entire Spiritual Embryo’s advancement process finally came to an end.

The semi-transparent ripple emanating from him also dissipated.

The previously somewhat chaotic “sword aura” now gradually stabilized and became restrained.

All of this was most keenly felt by Han Shuangjiang, who lived in the next room.

Because she was too close, Zhegu Heaven was also too close.

This caused Zhegu Heaven’s reaction to be the most intense when Chu Huaixu’s Heart Sword broke through!

How much did it tremble?

Originally placed on the table, it vibrated so rapidly it moved across the surface, almost falling off.

This reminded Han Shuangjiang of the day of the finals when with just a “Borrowed Sword,” this Super Grade Spirit Sword flew over on its own.

But what alarmed her even more today was that even she herself was somewhat affected.

Perhaps because she was too close, she felt that the power of the Sword Dao within her was vaguely suppressed.

This feeling was somewhat similar to the spiritual pressure when climbing Hidden Spirit Mountain but different.

“This dead fox really targets sword cultivators too strongly,” Han Shuangjiang thought.

Now, with the suppression suddenly lifted, she breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much more at ease and free from discomfort.

However, Zhegu Heaven seemed a bit… desolate?

“Why not just go live with him,” she glared at it with beautiful eyes, her tone icy and displeased.

The Sword Spirit of the Spirit Sword immediately sought to appease her, conveying emotions as if saying: We are the best in the world together.

“I wonder what breakthrough he’s made again?” Han Shuangjiang thought.

Inside the bedroom, Chu Huaixu opened his eyes.

In his deep black pupils, a glimmer swirled.

At this moment, he truly resembled an unsheathed sword.

But soon, that sharp aura gradually subsided.

Chu Huaixu exhaled deeply, feeling completely refreshed.

The advancement brought by the Spiritual Embryo was comprehensive, with slight increases in various attributes, which was the most exhilarating part.

With a settled mind, he once again observed the Heart Sword within the Sea of Consciousness.

The sickly feeling had finally vanished completely.

Now, it seemed as if it had just recovered from a serious illness, appearing slightly weak post-recovery.

Due to the mutual understanding between man and sword, coupled with system notifications, Chu Huaixu quickly discovered it had gained a new ability!

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