“I was just wondering if there is a more powerful sword technique in the Taihua Sword Methods than the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique,” Ye Xuan said.
“I feel like the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique isn’t quite suitable for me... This technique doesn’t it not have much long-range attack capabilities?”
He noted that the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique seemed to overly focus on close combat, with almost no long-range methods. Ye Xuan preferred a style that was invincible in close combat and could also kite and defeat enemies from a distance.
“Indeed, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique doesn’t specialize in long-range attacks,” Qingxue nodded in response.
“The long-range sword Qi is mostly forced out by my own cultivation level. But once you reach the Immortal Realm, you can switch techniques at will, and naturally, you can learn others...”
“Why not start with the most difficult technique available, since the opportunity is rare?” Ye Xuan asked.
Hesitating for a moment, Qingxue then explained, “The Taihua Celestial Crimson Sword Technique, passed down by our ancestor, the Senior Bixia, is harder and stronger than the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique.”
“However, because it is so difficult, hardly anyone has succeeded in mastering it. That’s why it was divided into techniques focusing solely on sword energy and sword skills. The original Celestial Crimson Sword Technique, being too difficult, is rarely practiced now.”
“Only a single copy remains, sealed with our sect master Daoqin. If you want to try, I can ask the sect master to borrow the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique.”
“Wouldn’t that be too showy?” Ye Xuan joked.
“It won’t be. Just wait, I’ll contact the sect master Daoqin right now.” Qingxue stood up and formed a magic formula with her hands.
The next moment, a beam of light flew towards the Taihua Grand Hall, and soon, a virtual image appeared before Qingxue.
This image, sent by sect master Daoqin, appeared as if she was right there, able to see the situation here.
Daoqin looked at Qingxue and asked, “What do you need, Elder Qingxue?”
“I would like to borrow the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique,” Qingxue said to the virtual image of Daoqin.
“What?” Daoqin showed a look of surprise. She glanced at Ye Xuan and Yu Ling’er, her surprise growing.
She knew of Ye Xuan, whom she had sent to Qingyan Peak just a few days ago, and now Qingxue had taken him from there. Yu Ling’er, Qingyan’s daughter, had also come here to cultivate.
Daoqin looking at Yu Ling’er, said, “Although Ling’er has good talent, in my opinion, she cannot cultivate the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique. We should consider this after she becomes an immortal.”
“No, sect master, you misunderstand. I’m not asking for the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique for Ling’er, but for Ye Xuan,” Qingxue clarified.
“Ye Xuan?” Daoqin gaze shifted to Ye Xuan, her eyes filled with even greater surprise.
Ye Xuan had no spiritual root at all, making significant cultivation achievements practically impossible in his life. Even if he managed to cultivate successfully by some fluke, he was unlikely to achieve much.
“Do you plan to send him to the Cosmic Cave Heaven?” she asked.
“Yes,” Qingxue answered. “Let him enter the Cosmic Cave Heaven, and while he’s there, he can also try to master the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique. Maybe he’ll manage to learn it as he practices?”
Sighing, Daoqin shook her head slightly. It baffled her why Ye Xuan, who clearly lacked a spiritual root, was so persistent in his cultivation pursuits. And now, he even aspired to master the extremely difficult Celestial Crimson Sword Technique.
Wasn’t this just a joke? However, if this could lead him to understand the futility of his efforts and stop wasting time on the mountain, it wouldn’t be too bad.
Normally, high-difficulty techniques like the Celestial Crimson or Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Techniques weren’t allowed for those without sufficient talent, to avoid wasting time.
But with Ye Xuan, she thought, let him practice if he wanted. She didn’t believe he could truly master it, so she said, “Alright, I’ve sent Baihe to bring the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique.”
Ye Xuan, of course, could tell that Daoqin didn’t believe he could master the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique. However, he was confident in his ability. With his Selfless Sword Heart, he was destined to master any sword technique in the world. Given time, he was sure he could do it.
Soon, a crane’s call was heard in the sky, and a giant white crane arrived, clutching a book of techniques. It delivered the book to Qingxue and then stood aside, obviously waiting for her to return the book.
“This is a good opportunity for me to see how difficult this Celestial Crimson Sword Technique really is...” Qingxue thought as she opened the book and began to copy its contents.
In a short while, she had transcribed the entire text. Frowning, she let the white crane take the original back.
She turned to Ye Xuan, saying, “Husband... you should not practice this Celestial Crimson Sword Technique. It’s too difficult. The complexity is on a completely different level compared to the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique.”
“Without supreme talent in swordsmanship, I fear it might take a hundred years just to understand the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique.”
“Is it really that difficult?”
“Of course, it is powerful,” Qingxue confirmed. “But even Daoqin hasn’t mastered it, which shows how difficult it is.”
She finally understood why Daoqin did not agree to let Yu Ling practice the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique. Regardless of how much time one spent on it, it would likely be futile for those without the necessary talent.
“That’s perfect for me, then. I love to practice techniques that others can’t master. Give it to me,” Ye Xuan said confidently.
Seeing Ye Xuan’s attitude, Qingxue cautioned him, “No, unless you promise me that if there is no understanding of this technique within ten years, not fifty, you must stop practicing it.”
She doubted Ye Xuan’s swordsmanship talent, thinking he might not be able to learn high-level sword techniques.
“Don’t worry, I’m not the type without self-awareness,” Ye Xuan assured her, extending his hand.
Relieved, Qingxue still hesitated to give the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique to Ye Xuan.
“You can study this Celestial Crimson Sword Technique in the Cosmic Cave Heaven. For now, continue learning the Nine Heavens Mysterious Sword Technique with me, or you can try the Taihua Rainbow Sword Technique.”
Curious about the Celestial Crimson Sword Technique’s power and why Qingxue was so concerned about him only practicing it, Ye Xuan decided to follow her advice. In the Cosmic Cave Heaven, there would be plenty of time to cultivate.
The five days passed quickly. During this time, Ye Xuan and Yu Ling were constantly under Qingxue’s guidance. After five days, all Taihua disciples with insufficient cultivation gathered in the Taihua Grand Hall.
There were thousands of them, each carrying one or several Taihua secret scrolls, ready to cultivate in the Cosmic Cave Heaven.
Seeing these new disciples, the senior Taihua disciples with higher cultivation levels were envious. They, too, wished to enter the Cosmic Cave Heaven but couldn’t. Especially those who had just reached the Tongling realm felt extremely frustrated.
The disciples buzzed with excitement. “It’s incredible we have such an opportunity,” one said.
“I heard that the Cosmic Cave Heaven can elevate us to the Spirit Insight realm in just one day.”
“That’s amazing!”
“Does that mean I can fly with my sword tomorrow?”
“Just thinking about it excites me!”
Amidst the chatter, some noticed Ye Xuan and Yu Ling entering.
“Look, it’s Ye Xuan,” someone exclaimed.
“Isn’t he the newcomer who topped the rankings but doesn’t have spiritual roots?”
“Is he going to enter the Cosmic Cave Heaven as well?”
“Well, why bother? Without spiritual roots, it’s nice to live carefree on the mountain. Entering the Cosmic Cave Heaven would just be a waste of his life.”
“Who’s that beautiful girl with him?”
“She’s Yu Ling, the daughter of Elder Qingyan. They say she started cultivating at four and reached the Object Manipulation realm at fourteen.”
“What? So young and already so powerful!”
“Absolutely incredible!”
“Perhaps she’s the most talented among the younger generation of Taihua Immortal Sect?”
“That’s not necessarily true.”
“Oh?”
Amidst the bustling conversations, everyone curiously looked at one person.
“You say it’s not necessarily true. Is there someone even more talented than Yu Ling?”
“Of course. Let me tell you, our little junior sister from Qingshui Peak reached the Object Manipulation realm at eight.”
Everyone gasped in shock. “Eight years old?”
“Is that even possible?!”
Yu Ling, overhearing the conversation, was surprised. “An eight-year-old reaching the Object Manipulation realm? When did such a talented junior sister appear in Taihua Immortal Sect?”
“I don’t remember such a person from my previous life. It feels like everything in this life is different from my memories.”
Ye Xuan, too, wore a puzzled expression. “Who knows? Maybe the script is shifting towards another protagonist, causing drastic changes in the story.”
He pondered the possibility of multiple protagonists mixing up the world, leading to such scenarios. The more protagonists there are, the more cautiously he needed to act.
“Hey, look how close Ye Xuan and junior sister Yu Ling are.”
“Yeah, I’m so jealous!”
“Could they already be in a relationship?”
“Maybe not...”

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