Chapter 71: Chapter 69: Fallen into Demon

Han Shuangjiang’s heart skipped a beat at the mention of the four words “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root.”

This is the Dao Ancestor’s ultimate technique, also known by the world as the strongest swordsmanship under the heavens.

Throughout the millennium, the number of people who have mastered “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root” can be counted on one hand.

In the past century, the only person to learn it was the current Sword Venerable of the Sword Sect.

Because of this, even though he is still stuck at the bottleneck of the Eighth Realm Great Perfection, the world often compares him to the Daoist Junior Martial Uncle before his Fallen Realm.

In fact, the Sword Sect unilaterally believes that the Sword Venerable, who wields the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root, is the strongest in the world!

Of course, this statement only represents the Sword Sect’s position.

For every sword cultivator, having a dream of learning “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root” is something they all have in common.

Han Shuangjiang doesn’t have his own Lifebound Magical Treasure yet, nor has he chosen his future cultivation path.

However, if he can truly comprehend “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root,” of course he would pursue sword training!

Moreover, in Chu Huaixu’s memories, Han Shuangjiang is indeed a sword cultivator in “Borrowed Sword.”

“As for me…”

“I’ve already achieved Sword Heart Clarity, what else would I practice if not swordsmanship, body refining?” Chu Huaixu jested in his heart.

After exchanging a glance, both of them saw a hint of impatience in each other’s eyes.

They took the Jade Scroll to register with the white-robed steward.

The Jade Scroll cannot be taken away; it has its own mysteries. Just by triggering the internal Divine Thought Mark, the content can be deeply imprinted in the mind.

Chu Huaixu couldn’t help but sigh, “If only there was such a thing while reading books.”

The white-robed steward took their Jade Scrolls, glanced at the name of the cultivation technique, and couldn’t help but look up at Chu Huaixu.

“Why is it the Dao Scripture?”

His face was full of hesitation.

But in the end, he chose not to assume authority and remained silent.

As a first-floor steward, he should merely fulfill his duties.

The Pavilion Master of the Library Pavilion often said that the Daoist Sect values fate, and one should not excessively interfere with others. How do you know you’re right?

— Do not bear this cause and effect.

“Close your eyes and steady your mind,” the white-robed steward instructed.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang followed his directions.

Soon, the full content of the cultivation technique emerged in their hearts.

“Thank you, Steward,” they both thanked, bowing.

The middle-aged man nodded slightly and said, “Once you return, keep practicing. When you reach the First Realm, you can exchange your Registered Disciple token for an Outer Sect Disciple token.”

“Yes.”

The two Jade Scrolls were thus retrieved and returned to their places.

Chu Huaixu looked at the white-robed steward and asked, “Steward, is it true that the fourth floor has the ’Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root’?”

“Yes,” the middle-aged man smiled, unsurprised.

Who doesn’t yearn for “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root”?

Wasn’t I the same back in the day?

He smiled warmly, “Of course it exists. If you wish to see it, then go. I hope you can truly learn it.”

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang exchanged a look and, after bidding farewell to the white-robed steward, quickly ascended the stairs.

Since “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root” has been made public by the Dao Ancestor, every sect, big or small, in the Profound Yellow Realm has this technique.

Therefore, it is free and doesn’t require Sect Contribution Points for exchange.

However, despite its availability, only a few can truly comprehend it.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang soon reached the fourth layer.

Here, the Registered Disciple tokens were conspicuous.

Because those redeeming techniques here were all Outer Sect Disciples.

Without reaching the First Realm, one cannot learn techniques.

Thus, it was easily guessed that they came to observe “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root.”

Quite a few recognized them and began to whisper among themselves.

The fourth floor of the Library Pavilion had a main pillar.

The content of “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root” was carved upon it.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang stood before the pillar, looking up reverently.

The surrounding brothers and sisters also wore kind smiles.

Many were lost in reminiscence, as if seeing their younger selves.

Everyone present could recite “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root” by heart.

Since this isn’t a Divine Thought Jade Scroll, it requires standing here and memorizing it by heart.

This pillar acts like a must-see landmark for Daoist disciples.

Everyone comes here.

Whether one can truly comprehend it in the future is another matter; memorizing it first is essential.

Chu Huaixu glanced at Han Shuangjiang, noticing a hint of reverence in her beautiful eyes.

People in the Profound Yellow Realm mostly revere the Dao Ancestor.

Even among non-Daoists, many cultivators refer to themselves as disciples when mentioning the Dao Ancestor.

Because of the Acupoint Opening Pill, because of “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root.”

Whether pill formulas or techniques, the Dao Ancestor has a grand vision, having made both public.

Thus, the young duo started memorizing it by heart.

Chu Huaixu actually didn’t need to memorize because he had a system.

After browsing the full text, a system notification sounded in his ear.

“[Ding! You have acquired the Celestial Level Technique—’Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root’!]”

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Book Mountain, the path is diligence.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang were walking down the mountain path, their steps noticeably lighter than when they climbed up.

The complete text of “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root,” both had memorized it by heart.

But now, they hadn’t entered the First Realm yet, so memorizing it was meaningless, as they didn’t even have Spiritual Power within them.

On the way down, they visited the Treasure Pavilion, where they exchanged the Spirit Plate for 2,000 Sect Contribution Points, splitting them evenly between themselves.

“With 1,000 Contribution Points, you should be able to exchange for the ideal technique suitable for your current realm,” Chu Huaixu told Han Shuangjiang.

“Mm, thank you,” the Big Ice Cube said softly.

“Why thank me? The Secret Realm was something we both ventured into, and we agreed that the Spirit Plate would be split evenly between us,” he said with a nonchalant smile.

“The priority now is still to quickly master a cultivation technique and enter the First Realm,” he emphasized again.

“So, you bought so many elixirs?” Han Shuangjiang looked at him, puzzled.

Just now, after selling the Spirit Plate at the Treasure Pavilion, Chu Huaixu immediately spent over four hundred Contribution Points to purchase several bottles of Spirit Pills.

“Of course, you’re a Super Grade Spiritual Embryo, but I’m a Lower Grade Spiritual Embryo, so I definitely need elixirs to assist my cultivation,” he said, as a matter of fact.

Chu Huaixu knew what the other was worried about: “Don’t worry, it’s just to assist in cultivation. Solely relying on elixirs for breakthroughs is, after all, a minor path.”

The elixirs he just bought were indeed the kind that could accelerate cultivation speed.

For players, taking them would directly convert into Experience Points.

Gaining Experience Points by taking pills is the same as gaining them by sparring; each realm has a maximum limit.

Chu Huaixu planned to use up these limits early.

He was pressed for time now because, for certain reasons, he needed to seize every moment.

After the two of them returned to the bamboo house, Xu Ziqing still hadn’t returned home.

This made Chu Huaixu, who had bought several bottles of Spirit Pills, feel frantic inside.

“Can’t someone manage him? If I had the Innate Medicine-Striking Saint Body like him, I’d just work hard to earn money to buy elixirs, or learn Alchemy myself!”

Han Shuangjiang glanced at him and bid farewell: “Then I’ll go back to cultivate first.”

“Alright, I wish you success in advancing your realm,” he said out of courtesy.

In reality, Chu Huaixu knew very well that with this world protagonist’s heaven-defying talent, she could probably comprehend and start “Six Celestial True Scripture” tonight and ascend to the First Realm.

By tomorrow morning, she could exchange for the Identity Token of the Outer Sect Disciple.

“For her, the breakthrough speed in the First Realm won’t actually be much slower than the Acupoint Opening Stage,” he sighed.

Pushing open the door, Chu Huaixu sat down on the meditation mat.

He was quite excited now.

He had transmigrated now; it was bound to be different than playing games before.

A real and magnificent world of cultivation was about to officially open up before him.

“More importantly, when every player reaches the First Realm, the system rewards 1 point of [Random Attribute Points].”

Chu Huaixu had been craving this thing for a long time.

Currently, other than having 2 points in [Physique], his [Gathering Spirit] and [comprehension] were still 1.

Not to mention that there’s an extremely small chance to increase [Spiritual Embryo Attribute].

He took out a bottle of Realm Enhancement Pills and began taking them.

The name implies that eating them would break through realms, but in reality, each pill only gave about 200 Experience Points.

With ten pills in a bottle, Chu Huaixu swallowed them all in one go.

The taste was terrible, bitter and hard to swallow as the pills were large.

It was a world of difference compared to the wonderful taste of the Profound Celestial Fetal Breath Pill that melts in your mouth.

“Lower Grade Spirit Pills are Lower Grade Spirit Pills!”

The system notification sound rang in his ears, and he successfully obtained 2,000 Experience Points.

Chu Huaixu glanced at it, then opened the second bottle of Realm Enhancement Pills and continued taking them; the medicine couldn’t stop!

Two bottles of Spirit Pills converted into 4,000 Experience Points.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his posture, and sat cross-legged on the meditation mat.

Upgrading “Dao Scripture” according to the system’s settlement required 3,497 Experience Points, always with such odd numbers.

Chu Huaixu had a compatibility of only 33% with “Dao Scripture,” if it were higher, he’d definitely save more Experience Points.

But, compatibility is only linked to his current state, and his most prominent feature now is… good health?

However, whether in terms of [comprehension] or [Spiritual Embryo Attribute], both can be improved in the future, and compatibility will only keep increasing.

“Upgrading in the early stages is relatively cost-effective compared to the late stages where tens of thousands are needed; it’s not that much of a difference,” Chu Huaixu thought.

He was determined to eat this tough fruit!

It might not be sweet at first, but it’s thirst-quenching!

And it would only get sweeter in the future.

“System, upgrade me!”

Chu Huaixu was ready.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi began to pour towards him, his [Spiritual Embryo Secret Collection] was already open, and all Nine Acupoints were fully accessible. After passing through the Nine Acupoints, the Spiritual Qi would transform into Spiritual Power and be stored in the [Spiritual Embryo Secret Collection].

Once the Spiritual Qi entered his body, he felt a warm sensation.

He could feel it passing through one acupoint after another, then surging toward the mysterious [Spiritual Embryo Secret Collection].

However, in the next moment, a strange scene unfolded.

The Spiritual Qi, which had already transformed into Spiritual Power, was suddenly… diverted at the entrance of the [Spiritual Embryo Secret Collection]?

One part entered the Spiritual Embryo Secret Collection, while another part began to flow to other places.

That was to Chu Huaixu’s limbs and bones, to his entire physical body!

A different kind of pain was starting to emanate from his body…

“This isn’t right! This isn’t right! This isn’t right!” he was horrified.

Even such basic cultivation knowledge, he still knew it.

Chu Huaixu instantly realized something!

Today, in the Library Pavilion, he broke the Array with force, piercing through the four Array barriers with one finger.

Among the strange glances of his senior brothers and sisters, he raised his hand to explain, “Inner and Outer Cultivation, Inner and Outer Cultivation.”

At this moment, a prophecy came true!

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