C71 The Immortal Level Sword Manual Crushed Me.

Elder Chiu Yue crouched to inspect the traces at the mountain's base, unmistakably marked by the strikes of Empyrean Thunder Lightning. Could it be that Su Wuyou or one of his companions had made a breakthrough in their cultivation?

Without hesitation, he tapped into his divine sense to summon Lin Tian, instructing him to tidy up the aftermath at the mountain's foot.

Harboring doubts, Elder Chiu Yue chose not to quarrel with the Outer Sect disciples and made a beeline for Sword Wing Peak.

Meanwhile, Jiang Su and Wang Tian had just awakened. After freshening up, they began their cultivation practice in the courtyard. Wang Tian delved deeper into the Divine Body Forging Spell, while Jiang Su refined the three central techniques of Holding Cloud.

In the adjacent room, Rong Yu might have been awake, but Jiang Su secretly wished he would remain asleep forever.

Jiang Su refrained from rousing him; disrupting someone's peaceful slumber was never a kind act.

Today, Wang Tian was exceptionally diligent in his practice of the Divine Body Forging Spell, his eyes shining with an eager brilliance, practically buzzing with anticipation for the latest news.

Upon reaching Sword Wing Peak, Elder Chiu Yue was greeted by the sight of his disciple engrossed in training, which filled him with immense pride.

"Master, you've returned."

A fierce sword energy, too swift to retract, cleaved into the ground of Sword Wing Peak, etching deep sword marks. The soft sword glinted with a frosty sheen as Jiang Su bent it into an improbable arc.

In the next instant, the Life Sword was sheathed once more.

Witnessing this, Elder Chiu Yue realized that Jiang Su would fully master Holding Cloud in no more than a couple of days. He had once feared the sword technique would fade into obscurity, but his talented disciple had grasped it with remarkable clarity.

Reflecting on the Female Ruler's words from the day before, he felt increasingly convinced that his past life's deeds had saved the Cultivation World, and now, in this life, he was destined to mentor Jiang Su.

Jiang Su's natural gifts, strategic mind, and striking features were unparalleled across the Cultivation World.

"I've obtained several sword manuals from the Female Ruler for you. Given your quick grasp of concepts, you should be able to master them within the month, right? Here, take them."

Elder Chiu Yue had been astounded to learn that Jiang Su had mastered the Shadowless Step in just half a month, but now, knowing that he had learned the first three techniques of Holding Cloud in mere days, he was unfazed—he had grown accustomed to his disciple's exceptional prowess.

Geniuses always seem to have that spark of brilliance.

Elder Chiu Yue retrieved a stack of sword manuals from his storage space. The pages were yellowed, and spiritual energy danced around them, clearly indicating they were no ordinary tomes.

The books from his wife's collection must be exceptional.

Wang Tian, engrossed in the Divine Body Forging Spell, noticed Jiang take a reluctant half-step back upon hearing Elder Chiu Yue offer him another sword manual.

It appeared Jiang had his fill of learning.

Jiang Su felt like crying. Were they serious in thinking he could master the multitude of Immortal Books and sword manuals thrust upon him?

Oblivious, Elder Chiu Yue passed the sword manuals to Jiang Su, who accepted them in silence and stowed them away in his storage space. Then he recalled Murong Yun's gift—a sackcloth bag of items—and mentioned, "Lord Murong from the Compendium Pavilion gave me some things. How should I handle them?"

After all, Murong Yun was a relative of his wife, and declining the items would seem disrespectful.

But they were superfluous to him, merely taking up valuable space.

Others would surely envy Jiang Su's predicament, enough to seethe with jealousy.

Murong Yun had amassed over a hundred treasures in his lifetime. He respected Jiang Su enough to bestow these upon him, yet Jiang Su considered returning them because they were too cumbersome?

"Just keep them," Elder Chiu Yue advised. "Lord Murong Yun and the Female Ruler share a close bond. Cultivating a good relationship with him could bring you closer to the Female Ruler. Utilize what he's given you wisely."

Elder Chiu Yue's words left Jiang Su astounded!

Elder Chiu Yue was suggesting he woo the Prince of Tianqi's wife, unaware that Jiang Su himself was the prince.

His master was essentially nudging him to become his own rival in love!

Reading Jiang Su's expression, Elder Chiu Yue recognized the realization dawning on him. He had given his advice; the next move was up to Jiang Su.

Elder Chiu Yue simply couldn't abide the Female Ruler's marriage to a prince he deemed unworthy—a man who lacked both the status and the cultivation prowess befitting her. Moreover, the prince's inability to cultivate meant that even with immortal pills to prolong his life, he could never be a lifelong companion to the Female Ruler.

Elder Chiu Yue had plans to play matchmaker between his disciple and the Female Ruler.

Jiang Su exhaled deeply and replied, "Master, I've taken note."

Elder Chiu Yue gave Jiang Su's shoulder a reassuring pat, nodding with satisfaction.

Chiu Yue mused, "She holds you in such high regard. You must grasp this chance! You're certainly Prince Tianqi's equal in both looks and cultivation skills."

Suddenly, the sound of a door opening came from the adjacent room. Rong Yu emerged.

The morning sunlight bathed him, infusing a hint of life into his figure.

Rong Yu had regained his poise, but Jiang Su could see cracks in what seemed like Rong Yu's flawless facade.

"Good morning, Elder Chiu Yue, Brother Jiang, Brother Wang."

Rong Yu had sensed Elder Chiu Yue's spiritual breath and adjusted himself before stepping out.

Elder Chiu Yue beamed at Rong Yu, greeting him, "Good morning."

His demeanor toward Rong Yu had shifted entirely.

The fact that the First Immortal Sect's Head Disciple was now his informant delighted him.

Elder Chiu Yue withdrew his hand from Jiang Su's shoulder and approached Rong Yu, producing a paper crane imbued with immense spiritual force from his belt.

It was a manifestation of the Female Ruler's power.

"This was entrusted to me by the Female Ruler to give to you. Use it to communicate with us in the future. Simply relay your message to it, and it will reach us. This is an artifact of the Female Ruler; guard it well."

With that, he gave Rong Yu's shoulder an encouraging pat.

He was counting on Rong Yu to excel.

Elder Chiu Yue had matters to discuss with Jiang Su, so he gestured for him to come inside the house.

The main house's door shut behind Jiang Su as he entered.

Left alone in the courtyard were Wang Tian and Rong Yu. Noticing Rong Yu lost in thought with the paper crane, Wang Tian approached and said, "I'm not sure what transpired yesterday, but now that you're part of our Devil Sect, we're allies. Try to see the bigger picture, Rong Yu."

With those words, Wang Tian took off, leaving an unsaid thought hanging in the air.

"I don't see you as a coward, nor do I believe you'd betray your sect after a failed mission. What's really going on with you?"

Wang Tian couldn't help but recall how Jiang Su had deliberately cut off Su Wuyou's words the previous evening. Despite his curiosity, he refrained from pressing the issue any further.

A soft breeze swept tenderly across the land.

With great care, Rong Yu nestled the paper crane into his storage space. Seated on the staircase of the room to his right, he closed his eyes, savoring the soothing touch of the wind.

He made the choice to embrace reality as it was.