Celestial Capital Peak, the summit of the Cloud Sea, the fierce wind howling, but unable to disperse the crisscrossed sword light.

Wind and Thunder Flying Swords traversed the Cloud Sea, sometimes transforming into streams of light, sometimes materializing into entities. Countless sharp sword qi intertwined into a net, spiraling out nine winding Sword Flood Dragons between the mountains and seas.

These Sword Flood Dragons were entirely composed of pale golden sword qi, their scales and claws distinctly outlined. They spewed thunder light and wild winds from their mouths, resonating with each other to form a special Wind and Thunder Sword Domain.

This Sword Domain seemed like an independent small space, isolating itself from the mountains and seas. Inside, the wind roared and the thunder rolled, instantly crushing any intruders into powder.

"Return!"

Chen Sheng suddenly clasped his hands together, his fingertips altering the spell.

The sword light in the sky, like birds receiving a command, issued clear and melodious sword cries, rushing back into the jade box suspended in mid-air.

The jade box gently trembled, runes flashing on its surface, fully restraining the flying swords' sharpness.

Chen Sheng looked at the jade box, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes:

"Indeed, only in battle can the problems be discovered."

"Now that I've perfected this Sword Domain, its ability to trap and hold people has increased by threefold."

"Yet during today's sword display, there's a different sensation!"

His eyes slightly closed, he spat out a sword light three feet long.

The sword light was entirely cyan rainbow, with faint golden patterns, spiraling through the Cloud Sea like a fish swimming or a dazzling trace, emitting a crisp and joyful sword cry, seemingly possessing intelligence.

It was his lifebound flying sword—Tingyu Sword.

Chen Sheng slowly opened his eyes, a subtle smile appearing on his face:

"No wonder during today's sword display, there's a sense of thorough enjoyment."

The path of the Sword Cultivator is inherently one of constant improvement through killing and battle.

Yesterday's confrontation with Mo Yunshan seemed due to the Array's success, yet it deepened his understanding of the Sword Dao.

The sharpness accumulated from years of refining swords finally had an outlet!

He gently caressed the Tingyu Sword before him, feeling the joyful intent conveyed by the flying sword, and chuckled lightly:

"Sword Cultivators are truly roles that evolve from slaughter."

"Yesterday's battle, even my lifebound flying sword became more lively."

...

Time flies like an arrow, another month has passed.

Under Chen Sheng's intimidation and the organization of Li Wu and the others, Tingyu Market gradually restored its former glory, with the ruins being rebuilt one by one.

On this day, a special visitor arrived at the foot of Celestial Capital Peak.

This person walked with poise, exuding a balanced and harmonious aura, clearly a direct lineage disciple meticulously nurtured by the sect.

In the reception hall, the arrangements remained simple and elegant.

A young gentleman with a jade-like face was bowing with cupped hands to Chen Sheng at the main seat, his gestures standard and respectful:

"Wu Ruoxu, true inheritor of Pill Furnace Peak, pays respect to Elder Tingyu. Thank you, elder, for slaying Mo Yunshan to avenge my predecessors of Pill Furnace Peak."

He turned sideways to take out an antique wooden box, respectfully presenting it with both hands:

"Under the order of Master Lingshuang, I have specially brought a volume of Sword Scripture as a token of gratitude."

Chen Sheng sat at the main seat, his gaze falling on Wu Ruoxu.

He noticed the opponent wearing a moon white Daoist robe, with a gentle demeanor. Though his cultivation was only at Late-stage Foundation Establishment, his aura was unusually stable, with a firm foundation.

Between his brows, there was a slight resemblance to Chen Sheng himself in past years.

When Chen Sheng's gaze passed over the Purple Ying Gourd hanging at his waist, he suddenly understood.

Since his generation, this gourd had been the token of the first true inheritor of Pill Furnace Peak. It seemed the person before him was the next heir of Pill Furnace Peak.

Chen Sheng felt a sense of nostalgia, but outwardly laughed heartily:

"Wu Zhenchuan is too polite. I have yet to thank you for the gift of the pill last time. We are both Foundation Establishment Cultivators; why call one elder? We can interact as equals."

Wu Ruoxu expressed humility with a wave, his tone sincere:

"We cultivators do not judge heroes by cultivation level."

"Elder Tingyu's sword slays Venerable Soul Manipulator, such prowess that even Master Golden Core must regard you as an equal; being called elder is only appropriate."

Seeing his firm attitude, Chen Sheng no longer insisted, laughingly raising his hand:

"Please sit."

The two sat down as guest and host, after which Li Wu served spirit tea and quietly withdrew.

Chen Sheng and Wu Ruoxu discussed cultivation insights, past events in the cultivation realm, and the cultivation structure in Chu Country, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere.

Wu Ruoxu originally thought that a Sword Cultivator capable of slaying Master Fake Pill with one strike must be aggressive and imposing.

To his surprise, Chen Sheng was refined and gentle, with his words revealing a sense of elder wisdom, exuding composure and intelligence, earning Wu Ruoxu's admiration.

At the height of conversation, Wu Ruoxu couldn't help but ask:

"May I inquire about elder's age?"

Chen Sheng smiled lightly, calculating with his fingers, and sighed:

"I'm turning a hundred and twenty this year."

Upon hearing this, Wu Ruoxu felt a surge of emotion in his heart.

Achieving Foundation Establishment Perfection by the age of one hundred and twenty, rising from being a Loose Cultivator, without the support of sect resources, purely relying on personal strength to reach this day.

Possessing such terrifying combat abilities and profound talent, it's truly astonishing.

He secretly sighed: Indeed, the wilderness is full of dragons and snakes.

Such a person, had they been born in a sect with adequate resources, would likely have already achieved Core Formation, becoming a prominent figure.

The two exchanged insights for a long time. Wu Ruoxu greatly benefited, further deepening his respect for Chen Sheng.

Until the sun slanted westwards, Wu Ruoxu rose to bid farewell:

"Elder, I've been away for quite some time. I should return to report, but if there's a chance in the future, I hope to seek your guidance again."

"Always welcome."

Chen Sheng rose to see him off.

After watching Wu Ruoxu's figure disappear into the Cloud Sea, Chen Sheng returned to his cave dwelling and opened the antique wooden box.

Inside was a volume of Sword Scripture, with a cover inscribed with four resounding characters—"Lingxiao Sword Scripture."

He opened the Sword Scripture, and upon seeing the familiar handwriting inside, he smiled softly:

"It's actually the volume I sent to that girl Nianxi back then, now with many annotations added. It seems that girl Nianxi has achieved some accomplishments in Sword Dao over the years."

This Sword Scripture had once been his, originally unnamed.

Later it was sent to Fang Nianxi, who practiced Swordsmanship and perfected it, naming it thus, evidently to commemorate Fang Lingxiao.

Now Wu Lingshuang had Wu Ruoxu bring this Sword Scripture, which was indeed appropriate.

He killed Mo Yunshan to avenge Sixth Senior Brother, so taking his descendant's belongings as a token of gratitude was only natural.

Chen Sheng casually flipped through, the annotations written in elegant script, clearly by a female hand, revealing a unique understanding of Sword Dao.

It was evident that Fang Nianxi had truly invested great effort in Sword Dao.

However, this Sword Scripture held little reference value for him now.

He casually placed the Sword Scripture into his storage pouch, dismissing it to concentrate on researching the "Blood Shadow Layered" Secret Technique obtained from Mo Yunshan's storage ring.

Sword Cultivators naturally emphasize the Sword Escape Skill.

This skill is fundamental for Sword Cultivators to move freely; if an attack misses, they can escape thousands of miles without losing their sword on the spot!

Now that Chen Sheng obtained this volume of Demonic Secret Skill, he planned to integrate it into his Sword Escape, further enhancing his survival skills!

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