Translator: AnubisTL

Three months later, in Firecloud Province of the Great Wilderness Domain, lay the Ghost Sword Sect's mountain gate. Situated in the heart of this vast province, the sect's headquarters occupied a valley brimming with spiritual energy. The valley's name, Sword Valley, originated from its appearance—as if a giant sword had plowed through the land, leaving deep furrows in its wake.

Dark clouds blanketed the sky, casting an oppressive atmosphere over the region.

The conflict between the righteous and demonic paths had reached a fever pitch, with the situation at a precarious stalemate. The elite forces of both sides stood poised for a decisive battle that could erupt at any moment.

Even the Ghost Sword Sect's mountain gate, once a sanctuary of peace, could no longer guarantee absolute safety in these turbulent times.

It was during this tense period that a tall, imposing figure streaked across the southern sky, rapidly approaching the valley.

"So this is Sword Valley, the Ghost Sword Sect's mountain gate," Li Qing murmured, hovering in mid-air. His gaze swept across the surrounding landscape, awestruck by the cultivation environment. "This place is truly extraordinary—the spiritual energy is unbelievably dense."

The concentration of spiritual energy here far surpassed that of his own Hundred Refinements Peak. Meditating and cultivating in such an environment would undoubtedly yield remarkable progress.

After a moment of admiration, Li Qing continued his solitary flight toward Sword Valley.

Whoosh!

As the mountain gate of a peak immortal dao sect, this place was naturally protected by a powerful grand formation. Even before reaching Sword Valley, Li Qing sensed a terrifying aura lurking beneath the ground.

This pressure came from the Ghost Sword Sect's guardian grand formation. Though not quite fourth-tier, this formation was undoubtedly formidable, likely capable of repelling even ordinary nascent soul realm cultivators and potentially causing them to suffer calamity.

Li Qing had no intention of forcing his way through. He slowly approached the entrance to Sword Valley, and soon a group of figures rushed out.

These were disciples of the Ghost Sword Sect, their faces tense as they stared at Li Qing.

"May I ask who you are? This is the Ghost Sword Sect—"

Before the disciple could finish, Li Qing interrupted with a cold snort. "I am Limitless. I was invited here by your sect leader. This is the token."

With that, Li Qing revealed the small black wooden sword Zhao Nan had given him three months prior.

The Ghost Sword Sect disciples within the formation sensed Li Qing's aura, and their expressions immediately shifted dramatically.

A core formation realm expert!

But as soon as they saw the small black wooden sword in Li Qing's hand, they immediately clasped their fists respectfully and said, "So it's Senior Limitless. Please wait a moment while we inform the elders."

Moments later, a cultivator radiating immense spiritual energy swiftly flew from within the mountain gate, his voice booming with laughter: "Hahahaha! Fellow Daoist Limitless, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting anxiously!"

The newcomer was also a core formation realm expert, likely a supreme elder of the Ghost Sword Sect.

Li Qing wasn't surprised by the Ghost Sword Sect's formidable foundation, and his expression softened.

"You blind fools! Release the restriction array at once!"

As the words faded, the speaker finally revealed himself—a burly middle-aged man with a gruesome scar slashing diagonally across his face, bisecting his features.

"This humble one is True Lord Ji Sha. Fellow Daoist Limitless, please enter. Our sect leader has been awaiting your arrival for quite some time." True Lord Ji Sha forced a smile, but it lacked any warmth, instead sending a chill down one's spine.

TL/N: I have been translating daoist titles like Limitless or Heaven Devourer, but Ji Sha translating to Extreme Fiend or Extreme Calamity sounded weird so I let it be.

Li Qing immediately clasped his hands in a respectful greeting. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ji Sha!"

With that, he stepped into Sword Valley.

Contrary to expectations, the Ghost Sword Sect's mountain gate didn't exude the oppressive yin energy and pervasive killing intent typical of demonic path sects.

Instead, thanks to the abundant spiritual energy, the environment was surprisingly picturesque. Lush greenery shaded the valley floor, and the air was filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers—a far cry from the usual domain of a demonic path sect.

Yet Li Qing knew better than to judge by appearances.

As one of the three major demonic path forces in the Great Wilderness Domain, the Ghost Sword Sect was undoubtedly far more complex than its serene facade suggested.

Especially considering he had been invited here today to refine a mysterious rare treasure.

"I've long heard of Fellow Daoist Limitless's renown," True Lord Ji Sha said with a flattering tone. "Even in the Great Wilderness Domain, achieving core formation with a four spirit root aptitude is considered a remarkable feat."

True Lord Ji Sha then led Li Qing on a tour of the mountain gate.

Perhaps due to the ongoing war, few Ghost Sword Sect disciples were visible within the mountain gate. They were likely deployed on various missions outside.

Li Qing wasn't particularly surprised by this. The war between the righteous and demonic paths had reached a brutal stalemate, with both sides suffering catastrophic losses, leaving no room for reconciliation.

The demonic path sects, in particular, acted with utter recklessness. The deaths of a few low-ranking disciples meant nothing to them—they wouldn't even give it a second thought.

Li Qing forced a dry laugh. "Heh, I was just lucky. I happened to obtain some yin-yang spirit liquid, otherwise I would never have been able to cross the Heavenly Chasm."

True Lord Ji Sha dismissed this with a wave of his hand. As a fellow core formation cultivator, he understood the immense difficulties and perils involved in achieving core formation.

To claim it was merely luck? Impossible!

The world doesn't offer such easy fortune!

Soon, the two flew through the vast Sword Valley, soaring over mountain peaks until they reached its deepest reaches.

There, a colossal palace stood before them, its towering structure carved with a massive sword that radiated overwhelming power.

"Fellow Daoist Limitless, follow me!" Ji Sha said, leading the way into the massive palace.

Li Qing followed in silence, having sensed a subtle divine sense sweep out from the main hall just moments before.

Though well-concealed, Li Qing could still sense its immense power.

It was an aura that seemed capable of crushing heaven and earth. If unleashed fully, even ordinary core formation cultivators would struggle to breathe.

Buzz!

As they approached the hall, the massive doors swung open on their own.

Inside the mountain-like structure, the hall was dimly lit, the surroundings pitch-black.

Li Qing's heart stirred uneasily as he saw a towering figure standing with his back to them.

Floating behind this figure was a colossal black sword, its ghostly qi radiating an aura that sent shivers down Li Qing's spine.

"Sect Leader, Fellow Daoist Limitless has arrived!" Ji Sha's expression immediately shifted to respectful as he clasped his hands in a bow toward the imposing figure.

Indeed, this was Gui Li, the sect master of the Ghost Sword Sect!

A powerful cultivator in the nascent soul realm, wielding a massive sword, swept aside countless foes and founded the Ghost Sword Sect single-handedly.

Throughout the Great Wilderness Domain, his name was known to all!

After Ji Sha finished speaking, Gui Li slowly turned around. His face was shrouded in a swirling black mist, obscuring his true features.

Sensing the nascent soul realm cultivator's gaze upon him, Li Qing's heart tightened. He stepped forward and clasped his hands respectfully, bowing deeply.

"Junior Limitless greets Senior Gui Li!"

Gui Li nodded curtly. Unlike the loquacious Gui Fan, he was a man of few words, as if each syllable were precious.

He merely gave a curt nod and replied with a single, terse "Mm."

"Mm."

Li Qing felt a wave of awkwardness wash over him, unsure of what to say next.

But Gui Li soon broke the silence.

"You're not a cultivator from the Great Wilderness Domain, are you?"

This simple question sent shockwaves through Li Qing's mind, like a tempest raging within his heart!

(End of the Chapter)

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