C15 Obtaining the Myriad Sword Technique!

He refrained from speaking openly because he feared Elder Lin would recognize his voice. By transmitting his voice directly to Ren Qingfeng, only the intended recipient could hear him. Ren Haiqing's heart swelled with joy upon realizing that Wai Jiang was intent on aiding his advancement to the Void Refining Stage. He bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Ancestor!"

In that moment, he was convinced that Wai Jiang was indeed the revered ancestor of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect. Had it been merely about healing his wounds, any Cultivator with ties to the sect might have assisted. But to offer help in breaking through to the next stage was an act befitting only their ancestor.

Upon noticing the misidentification, Wei Jia didn't bother to correct it. Assuming the role of an ancestor within the sect seemed advantageous. It would provide a guise under which he could act without arousing suspicion from the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect. Despite the others' belief, Wai Jiang kept his true identity concealed, planning to navigate sect life with dual personas. He would primarily be Wai Jiang, the miscellaneous affairs disciple, revealing himself as the sect's ancestor only during dire crises.

"Take this Heavenly Treasure Pill quickly, and I will channel my energy to assist your breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage!" Wai Jiang offered, presenting the pill once more. Ren Qingfeng's eyes brimmed with appreciation as he ingested the pill and settled into a meditative posture to cultivate. Wai Jiang, leveraging his own mastery of the Void Refining Stage, supported Ren Qingfeng's efforts. Given the latter's previous failed attempt, another solo endeavor might have ended in disappointment.

Initially, Wai Jiang hadn't planned on facilitating Ren Qingfeng's breakthrough. Yet, he pondered the potential strength of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect and reconsidered.

He would now be able to cultivate in peace, free from any further disturbances.

What's more, a Corpse King at the Void Refining Stage had emerged at the bottom of Myriad Cave Cliff.

It's possible that other forbidden areas might also harbor Void Refining Forbidden Lands.

Ultimately, by assisting Ren Qingfeng, he was actually helping himself.

If he were the only one at the Void Refining Stage, he would inevitably be the one to address any issues that arose in the forbidden grounds.

But once Ren Qingfeng also advanced to the Void Refining Stage,

any problems would surely be handled by him, sparing him the concern.

Half a day passed.

At the break of dawn, Wai Jiang successfully aided Ren Qingfeng in his breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage.

With his newfound formidable power, joy was the sole expression on Ren Qingfeng's face.

"Congratulations to the Sect Master on reaching the Void Refining Stage. It's indeed a momentous occasion for our Profound Heaven Taoism Sect!" Elder Lin beamed with joy.

Having dedicated his life to the sect, witnessing its rise to power was his ultimate dream.

Not only had Ren Qingfeng's strength surged forward,

but their Profound Heaven Taoism Sect also boasted the presence of an Ancestor.

This was exceptionally great news!

Once Ren Qingfeng's breakthrough was confirmed, Wai Jiang slipped away unnoticed.

His prowess left those who remained in awe.

Ren Qingfeng had just entered the early phase of the Void Refining Stage, and despite his realm not yet being stable, he failed to perceive Wai Jiang's departure.

"The Ancestor's power is truly beyond measure!" Ren Qingfeng marveled inwardly.

"Hahaha, the heavens truly favor our Profound Heaven Taoism Sect!" Mooh Chenyi's face was alight with laughter.

The sect had been struggling, barely sustained by three Deification Stage cultivators.

Now, with Ren Qingfeng's advancement to the Void Refining Stage and the emergence of a mysterious Ancestor,

it was clear evidence of the profound depth of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect's heritage.

Now, they could truly claim the title of the premier sect in all of Leizhou.

However, the fact that Ren Qingfeng's injuries had healed and his cultivation had advanced was known only to a select few: Wai Jiang, Ren Qingfeng himself, Lou Haitian, Mooh Chenyi, and Elder Lin.

The rest maintained their silence, ensuring not a whisper of the truth escaped.

Consequently, rumors of Ren Qingfeng's grave injuries and impending death circulated far and wide.

This caused unrest among all the powers in Leizhou.

Indeed, this was the calculated ploy of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect.

They aimed to exploit the misinformation to discern which sect forces were allies and which sought to stir the waters for their own benefit.

In due time, they planned to make an example of some to intimidate the entire region of Leizhou!

The Demon Lord, too, had caught wind of these developments.

He had been preoccupied with his breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage over the past year and had not hastened his assault on the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect.

Upon receiving the report from his underling, a smile spread across the Demon Lord's face.

"With the head of the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect, Ren Qingfeng, on the brink of death, my breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage will mark the moment we free the Old Demon Lord!"

Originally, he had dispatched the Iron Eagle to the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect to purloin their healing methods.

But the Iron Eagle's failure had resulted in the loss of several formidable demons.

The Demon Lord had spent a considerable amount of time recuperating, which is why the news of Ren Qingfeng's supposed demise was timely.

He was poised to begin a period of intense cultivation in seclusion, eager to reach the Void Refining Stage swiftly and then annihilate the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect.

The great demons at his side couldn't hide their excitement at his declaration.

"The heavens are on our side. This time, we will surely rescue the Old Demon Lord!"

"Exactly. Once we've freed the Old Demon Lord, our Demon Clan will undoubtedly take control of the entirety of Leizhou!"

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Of course, the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect remained blissfully unaware of these demonic machinations.

Even with the knowledge of his presence, they harbored no fear. Ren Qingfeng, now at the Void Refining Stage, could easily safeguard the Profound Heaven Taoism Sect.

Having assisted Ren Qingfeng in his breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage, Wai Jiang wasted no time and headed straight to the Sword Tomb to check in. His strength had significantly increased, but the Sword Tomb was still a forbidden area, demanding caution. Yet, he no longer felt the trepidation he once did.

The dangers lurking within the Sword Tomb were far from trivial, and Wai Jiang knew better than to be reckless, despite his advanced cultivation level. This alone attested to the ominous reputation of the forbidden area.

Nonetheless, Wai Jiang's prowess was not to be underestimated. He was confident that with a careful approach, he could navigate the Sword Tomb with ease.

"System, check me in!"

"Congratulations, host, for a successful check-in. You have acquired the Myriad Sword Technique."

The Sword Tomb was rich with Great Dao Truths, allowing for repeated check-ins. Holding the Myriad Sword Technique, Wai Jiang couldn't suppress his laughter. It was a good thing the area was deserted, for anyone overhearing would surely be terrified by the sound of laughter emanating from such a place.

With the Myriad Sword Technique in hand, Wai Jiang left the Sword Tomb and retreated to his quarters to begin his cultivation. "Once I master this technique to the Transformation Stage, my strength will be unmatched in the Void Refining Stage!" he thought.

Sword Cultivation techniques were exceedingly rare, and Wai Jiang had braced himself for an extended stay in the Sword Tomb. To his surprise, he had obtained his prize on the very first day, a reason for his exhilaration.

He was well aware that mastering the Sword Cultivation Technique to the Transformation Stage would require considerable time and effort. Yet, he was undaunted. With no concerns about his lifespan, Wai Jiang was prepared to dedicate years, even decades, to his cultivation.

Early the next morning, Wai Jiang concluded his cultivation session and got ready to take on his mission as a miscellaneous affairs disciple.

After practicing the cultivation technique all of last night, he had just managed to get a foothold in the basics.

He couldn't help but marvel inwardly, "The Sword Cultivation Technique truly lives up to its reputation—so broad and profound!"

"It's considerably more challenging than the typical cultivation techniques."

This was to be expected, of course.

If Sword Cultivation were easy, the majority of cultivators would surely pursue it.

The scarcity of sword cultivators is due to the high standards required of a cultivator in this discipline.

Fortunately for Wai Jiang, he possessed a natural aptitude for Sword Cultivation, which allowed him to make initial progress overnight.

For a cultivator lacking any innate talent, however...