"Phew..."

Zhao Tongtian rubbed his temples.

"So, I want to give it a try."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly, "It's for the clarity of the Sword Heart and to fulfill my tribulation."

"You..."

Zhao Tongtian thought for a while and finally sighed, "You have long been capable of handling things on your own. How could I stop you? Just remember, if you truly need to reveal your 'True Body,' make sure to trust the right person."

...

...

Yuping Peak was shrouded in mist.

This place was seldom visited by people. Due to guarding the Thirty-three Cave Heavens, Yuping Peak was the most forbidden of all peaks.

Countless Sword Qi restrictions covered the entire mountain.

To enter, one needed either the Sword Qi Token exclusive to Yuping Peak or to climb the mountain despite the suppression of the Sword Qi.

A young man in a black robe stepped onto Yuping Peak, climbing up from the mountain gate.

Sword Qi flowed like fish.

When it landed on the young man's shoulder, he lightly shook off the immense pressure.

Xie Xuanyi left Golden Turtle Peak, and the first place he went to was Yuping... Shortly after, a female disciple in white hurried over, controlling her sword.

"Master Xie, what brings you here without any notice?"

After the Xuanshui Competition, Xie Zhen was considered to have taken charge of Lotus Peak.

Huang Su was still the rightful Mountain Master.

But everyone knew that it wouldn't be long before this position was handed over to Xie Zhen.

At first, the disciples of various peaks from Da Sui Sword Palace were quite dissatisfied with this arrangement, but soon, all these discontents disappeared, leaving only admiration... After the great victory in the Northern Hunt, surpassing the Buddha's son, topping the Heavenly Pride List, and returning safely from a mission to the Li Kingdom, this series of events not only proved Xie Zhen's strength but also reversed the Sword Palace's decline, putting it back on top.

The female disciple who came controlling her sword was exactly Ling Yu, who was responsible for the reception during the Xuanshui Competition.

"Miss Ling, no need to guide me."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and gestured, "I'd like to walk the 'Sword Qi Long Steps' alone."

"How could this be?"

Ling Yu quickly said, "You are a distinguished guest. Although the Mountain Master is not here, she gave orders that no matter when you arrive at this peak, there should be no neglect."

Jiang Miaoyin went to the back mountain to seclude herself in Thirty-three Cave Heavens.

Back then, Xie Xuanyi comprehended the Stele of the sages there and completed the most important step in the Yin God Realm, the 'Seeking the Dao.'"

"I'm fine. These Sword Qi can't stop me."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "Is Qi Lie... is Master Qi here?"

Ling Yu had already noticed.

The aura on Xie Zhen was perfectly harmonious and natural. Although he didn't have the token of Yuping Peak, the swimming fish of Sword Qi could not hinder his steps in the slightest.

Ling Yu was secretly amazed.

She remembered that during their last meeting at the Xuanshui Competition, she could still spy a little with her Divine Soul power.

Seeing him now, she couldn't perceive Xie Zhen's depth at all.

How long had it been?

This young Master Xie was cultivating too fast, almost like a Reincarnated True Person!

"Yes, Master Qi is here."

Ling Yu quickly pointed out a direction and whispered, "The Mountain Master has gone to retreat in Thirty-three Cave Heavens, and Master Qi is responsible for overseeing Yuping Peak. Lord Law Enforcement instructed that Yuping Peak should function as usual, and Master Qi has a private cultivation arena, which we rarely disturb."

"Got it."

Xie Xuanyi nodded and said, "You may go about your business."

Confirming that Yuping Peak's restrictions wouldn't trouble the young Master Xie, Ling Yu left without further words.

Xie Xuanyi went to the "Thunder Pool Arena" specially prepared for Qi Lie by the Law Enforcement.

Golden lightning filled the sky above the arena.

Strands of Sword Intent floated in the air, exhibiting the "Thunder Control Sword Technique" of Golden Turtle Peak.

The Taoists have Thunder Drawing Technique.

Da Sui Sword Palace naturally also had similar techniques.

Seven hundred years ago, Xuanlei Sword Immortal dominated the world. As the Law Enforcement of Golden Turtle Peak, he led Da Sui Sword Palace, practicing the "Thunder Dao." This lineage of techniques focused on ultimate strength and power, extremely formidable and domineering. Today's Tongtian Law Enforcement and Qi Lie both practiced this "Mystic Thunder Sword Dao."

"Crackle, boom."

Thunderbolts hung in the air, dense with Sword Intent.

Qi Lie sat cross-legged in the void, countless Sword Intents rotating around him.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the young man in black in front of him: "...You're here."

These days, the matter concerning Jiangning had been chaotic. Xie Zhisu was demoted and stripped of his titles as punishment. But the matter was not over, many major forces were waiting for Xie Zhen to appear.

Everyone thought Xie Zhen must be hiding in the Sword Palace.

But apart from the Law Enforcement.

No one knew where Xie Zhen was.

"I'm here."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "I can't keep hiding forever."

"Leaving Golden Turtle Peak, instead of returning to Lotus Peak first, you come here?"

Qi Lie frowned, "Huang Su and Duan Zhao have been worried... you should go to see them first."

"No rush. There's an order to things."

Xie Xuanyi stepped into the Thunder Pool Arena, with the Sword Intent in the sky still not dissipated.

Qi Lie frowned at the young man before him.

While he was cultivating, this Mystic Thunder Sword Intent was incredibly domineering. Even a touch could cause an ordinary person to explode and die...

Even he had to be very careful while cultivating.

In the past, many Sword Cultivators of Golden Turtle Peak had perished due to absorbing excessive Thunder Power, causing their bodies to break and souls to scatter.

This kid Xie Zhen...

Just walked in so casually?

The next moment, a bolt of lightning flashed and exploded on Xie Xuanyi's robe, creating a tear in the black robe, but the exposed skin was without a scratch.

"You advanced to Yin God?"

Qi Lie showed a surprised look.

He couldn't believe it as he looked at the young man in front of him. How much time had passed and Xie Zhen had advanced to Yin God?

Qi Lie knew that Xie Zhen had always presented himself as suppressing the realm.

This young man was very low-key.

But at this moment, Xie Zhen, who took the initiative to step into the Thunder Pool Arena, still left Qi Lie astonished. A majestic divine being in golden robes appeared above Xie Xuanyi's head, absorbing the abundant Sword Intent of the Sword Energy Purple Bamboo Forest. The "Divine Embryo" had stabilized his realm. According to the twenty-realm strength of the Yin God Realm, Xie Xuanyi should now be at the Tenth Realm of Yin God.

Qi Lie stared intently at the ethereal divine being in golden robes.

Was this... a Martial Arts Divine Embryo?!

"The mission to the Li Kingdom was even more dangerous than the rumors outside."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly, "I almost died, so... I ascended."

"..."

Qi Lie hadn't felt this speechless in almost ten years.

What was that? Almost died, so ascended?

This scene seemed somewhat familiar.

Qi Lie remembered clearly that back in the day, Senior Brother Xuanyi seemed to have said something similar. While cultivating together at Lotus Peak, as long as a few days passed without seeing him, Xie Xuanyi would always appear in front of him with a significantly elevated cultivation realm.

"So, now you comprehend the 'Annihilation Dao Realm' along with the 'Martial Arts Divine Embryo'?"

Qi Lie couldn't help but show a look of admiration.

"Hmm..."

Xie Xuanyi thought for a moment and added, "Actually, there is also the 'Life Dao Realm.'"

"???"

Qi Lie didn't know what to say.

He looked at the young man in black in front of him and felt a little dazed.

Though there was no resemblance in appearance.

But the disciple that his Senior Brother accepted was so much like him.

They both comprehended the Rule of Destruction.

Both were outstandingly talented and suppressed an era at a young age.

"I came to see you because the Law Enforcement sent me... to bring you a gift."

Xie Xuanyi took out a set of Flying Swords from his waist pouch.

This set of Flying Swords consisted of four swords, each exhibiting a purple-blue glow and emitting a continuous thunderous hum.

"What is this?"

Qi Lie looked at the four purple-blue long swords, feeling lost.

"The Law Enforcement specially crafted this for you."

Xie Xuanyi said softly, "You know him, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted. Since you cultivate alone here on Yuping Peak, how could he not be concerned? This sword array is named 'Revealing Thunder.'"

"Revealing Thunder..."

Qi Lie extended his hand and the four purple-blue long swords, guided by his Heart Lake's intention, instantly shot out, coming to him.

The entire Thunder Pool Arena trembled and roared.

This set of Flying Swords was tailored for him.

The Jiangning Prince Mansion had once tried to sow discord between Qi Lie and Golden Turtle Peak using "Sweeping Cloud."

Zhao Tongtian knew that his most proud disciple wouldn't waver because of this.

But he still specially crafted this sword array for Qi Lie.

Qi Lie looked at this set of "Revealing Thunder," his expression complex.

"By the way."

Xie Xuanyi smiled, "I also have a gift for you."

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