Chapter 199: Chapter 173: The Path of the Borrowed Sword

In the bedroom, Chu Huaixu stood up.

Outside, the sun had already set, and the sky was gradually darkening.

The night banquet had already started, but Chu Huaixu, the protagonist, had not yet appeared because he was in seclusion, attempting a breakthrough.

Because of this, almost all the Daoist disciples believed that this phenomenon was caused by Junior Brother Chu!

At this moment, he was already getting up in the room.

“I didn’t expect it, there’s such a new function?” Chu Huaixu was somewhat surprised.

At this stage, the [Heart Sword] could actually leave the body for a short time!

What the hell!?

If there was a “temporary storage” place, it could briefly leave Chu Huaixu’s sea of consciousness and enter it.

As for what exactly this temporary storage place is, it naturally is—a sword!

Moreover, Chu Huaixu suspected that a lower grade spirit sword probably wouldn’t suffice.

“The person of the Heart Sword is too high.”

“If it enters a lower grade spirit sword, it might destroy the sword.” He speculated in his mind.

With this situation, if he borrowed a sword from someone else, it would truly be a different scenario.

If he returned to the battle with the bronze sword, and borrowed a sword from Han Shuangjiang, the effect would be different.

“At that time, Zhegu Heaven was indeed quite useful.”

“But ultimately, it is Big Ice Cube’s lifebound sword.”

“In my hand, it’s not as… heart-to-heart?”

What belongs to others is ultimately theirs!

But once the [Heart Sword] merges, it’s different.

Chu Huaixu equates to temporarily owning a lifebound sword.

This is completely different.

For a sword cultivator, using someone else’s super grade spirit sword might not be as good as using one’s own middle grade lifebound sword.

The lifebound object is the most unique existence among magical treasures for cultivators.

Chu Huaixu is still a [Swordless].

But just like the tacit understanding previously reached with the Heart Sword, it allows Chu Huaixu’s body to occasionally take a short break.

“Being able to temporarily own a lifebound sword, for me, the combat power boost is quite terrifying.” He thought.

The dead fox immediately came up with a cunning idea.

“Then why should I borrow from others? I can prepare one myself and use it occasionally, wouldn’t that be better?” Chu Huaixu thought.

But as soon as this thought arose, he felt the Heart Sword’s rejection.

It was like a king on the throne, even when seriously ill, it could make all swords submit, so how could it accept such a mode?

Besides, the [Heart Sword] also conveyed a very important message to him.

That is, not to borrow the same sword too frequently.

“Do you mean that your person is indeed too high, and even a super grade spiritual artifact like [Zhegu Heaven], after you repeatedly flow in, would also cause irreparable damage to the sword spirit?” Chu Huaixu asked.

In the sea of consciousness, the Heart Sword slightly trembled, as if nodding.

“Also, it’s best to borrow other people’s lifebound swords because only lifebound swords have sword spirits, other swords merely have spiritual nature and are more easily destroyed?” He asked again.

The Heart Sword trembled again in the sea of consciousness.

This made him realize that even if he really prepared a good sword, it wouldn’t be very meaningful.

Because it would directly turn the spirit sword into a consumable.

Only swords with a sword spirit meet the requirements, and the grade must be at least middle grade.

The higher the grade, the more times it can be borrowed repeatedly.

Like a middle grade spirit sword, using it once would mean it can’t be used again; otherwise, it’s easy to play the other person’s sword broken…

This left Chu Huaixu somewhat troubled.

“I originally planned to knock on Big Ice Cube’s door now and ask her to bring me Zhegu Heaven for a test.”

“As a result, it would waste the number of uses.”

But thinking about it carefully, there’s no need for testing.

Because when the Heart Sword leaves the body, it only lasts for a short three breaths!

Under normal circumstances, a sword cultivator could swing several swords in three breaths.

But the Heart Sword couldn’t instantly control the sword as soon as it entered.

So, at most, Chu Huaixu could swing one or two swords.

“But even so, it could be extremely useful at critical moments.”

Anyway, it counts as an extra trump card.

Moreover, he always felt the subtle uses were beyond this.

It’s just that it needs to be tested in actual combat.

At this thought, he suddenly remembered something.

“Borrowed Sword, Borrowed Sword…”

“Why does the Dao Ancestor always borrow swords?” He thought.

He cultivated the “Refining Sword Formulas,” along with his unique spiritual embryo, which is [Spiritual Embryo·Heart Sword], the two combined, by chance, created a sword spirit!

“But the Dao Ancestor is a Pure Yang Body, he is [Spiritual Embryo·Pure Yang].”

“He doesn’t have the restriction of not being able to have a lifebound sword.”

“His only restriction is to maintain the primordial yang without leakage…”

Chu Huaixu found it somewhat puzzling.

Perhaps it’s just a personal hobby.

He thought the Dao Ancestor actively chose the path of borrowing swords and found joy in it.

And by a twist of fate, he might also have to hold a sword scabbard and walk his own path of borrowing swords!

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“Knock knock knock.”

Chu Huaixu knocked on Han Shuangjiang’s door.

The young girl quickly opened the door and looked at him, saying, “Have you completed your retreat?”

“Yes, I’ve had some insights, gained a little,” he said lightly.

“Are you sure?” The Big Ice Cube stared at him and said.

She was actually used to Chu Huaixu bragging in this tone, always quietly pulling off some major feat and then acting nonchalant the next day, occasionally adding the words “by chance.”

But today, she could tell that this guy really didn’t realize the stir he had caused.

“What happened?” Chu Huaixu asked.

“Just like last time at the Cold Pool, you triggered a phenomenon.”

“I could vaguely hear the sound of swords resonating from outside while I was in my bedroom,” she recounted truthfully.

Besides that, she also heard the loud cheers — “Congratulations to Chu Huaixu, the Profound Yellow Leader!”

Han Shuangjiang shared all this with him.

Listening to these accounts, even without hearing them firsthand, Chu Huaixu felt a bit stirred!

How many men in this world could resist such a thing?

— A great man in this world should live like this!

“Let’s go, to the night banquet!” Chu Huaixu waved his large hand.

After all, he was the main character of today’s Outer Sect night banquet!

Because this was the First Realm’s East and West Continent competition, it mainly involved the Outer Sect Disciples.

Therefore, the Outer Sect’s night banquet was the grandest.

The Sect’s intention was simple; not only Chu Huaixu and others had outstanding performances, but everyone else had performed well too.

The Daoist Sect’s results in this competition were exceptionally brilliant.

Hence, of course, all participants should celebrate together!

Naturally, those who ranked higher were all placed together.

This was also a good opportunity for the sect’s prodigies to get familiar with each other.

When Chu Huaixu arrived, he saw many old acquaintances, including several of his former defeated opponents, but Xiaoxu was not among them.

Even the Heir of Prince Rui and his future Crown Prince Consort were present. Were they here to join the fun, or did they have other intentions?

Chu Huaixu looked at him, his gaze slightly deepening.

His intuition told him they were probably here for him.

But he quickly regained his usual demeanor and walked forward.

Once Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang appeared, many people immediately came forward to greet them.

Some were congratulating him, and some were asking if he had broken through again.

Being the main character, Chu Huaixu, who arrived late, naturally had to make a statement.

He immediately smiled, cupped his hands, and said, “I had some insights in the center today, so I cultivated for a while, didn’t expect it to delay the time, I’ll punish myself with three cups later!”

Ji Sikong, who lost to him, immediately said, “Hey! Cultivation is important, we all understand! No need for self-punishment, Junior Brother Chu!”

Senior Sister Chang Le, on the side, chuckled and said, “Today, we should call him Chu Leader!”

“Yes, yes, we should call him Chu Leader, hahaha! I will punish myself with one cup!” Ji Sikong said loudly.

Obviously, everyone was giving face, and they didn’t take the Heir of Prince Rui as a loser too seriously.

These Daoist disciples, unaware of the inside story, all felt that the Heir was quite arrogant in the arena and lacked decorum, leaving a poor impression.

No matter how powerful you are in the Moon Country, what does it have to do with our Daoist Sect?

We gave you face!

However, the Heir of Prince Rui remained calm, with the same gentle smile on his face, and began pouring himself wine.

He proactively stood up at this moment, raised his wine glass filled with spirit wine, and said, “Come, this Crown Prince also toasts Chu Leader a cup!”

Chu Huaixu knew very well that tonight, as the protagonist, he was destined to be heavily toasted.

He wasn’t one to shirk from a drinking challenge.

Therefore, very soon, he was drinking cup after cup, making Han Shuangjiang, who was beside him, a little worried.

Geng Tianhe and others were also present, all lining up to toast.

Fortunately, Chu Huaixu was a Body Refiner, and the benefits of body refining were apparent in this moment!

By rights, for cultivators of the First Realm to drink spirit wine, it would be very easy to get drunk.

But he was incredibly able to drink, and under the premise of never refusing anyone, his gaze only seemed slightly dazed.

“Usually a big eater, it turns out, also a big drinker,” Han Shuangjiang chuckled to herself, slightly relieved.

Today, quite a few people toasted her too, after all, she was ranked third in the East Continent.

Later on, it was Chu Huaixu who helped her fend off drinks, putting on a display of affection between “Dao partners,” causing a round of teasing from others.

After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became lively.

With the influence of the alcohol, the young people began to unleash more.

A few cups in, even the hostility toward the Heir of Prince Rui seemed to lessen somewhat.

As Chu Huaixu continued drinking, he also began to showcase his acting skills, starting to pretend to be drunk.

“Damn it, so many people, even a Body Refiner can’t handle it!” he cursed inwardly.

His gaze began to grow more dazed.

In the later part of the event, those with weaker tolerance had already drunk themselves into a stupor.

The Heir of Prince Rui poured himself another cup of spirit wine, stumbling a bit as he walked toward Chu Huaixu.

Qin Xuexiao seemed to have drunk too much as well.

He pulled Chu Huaixu aside to the window, keeping a certain distance from others, and the two of them enjoyed the night breeze together.

“Come, this Crown Prince toasts… you again!” he said, raising his wine cup in hand.

Having said that, Qin Xuexiao whispered a name to Chu Huaixu:

“Huo Dingyi.”

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