“What a treasure!” Luo Qingyu couldn't help but admire it once more.
The Myriad Manifestations Sword could not only transform into various shapes, but even its usage methods varied.
“If I use it to catch people off guard... cough, cough, to give my enemies a surprise, it would be absolutely brilliant.”
Staring at the jade fan, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, “Myriad Manifestations Sword... the name sounds a bit too literal and not very pleasant. How about I change it for you?”
No sooner had she spoken than the jade fan began to vibrate gently, its spiritual energy flickering as if it understood her words.
Luo Qingyu was startled, her hand shaking so much she almost threw the jade fan away. “007, did this fan just move? Don't tell me it's gained sentience?”
【007: “Host, this divine artifact has already birthed an innate artifact spirit. Since it possesses self-awareness, it can respond to your words.”】
Luo Qingyu nodded in realization. Looking at the ever-changing flowing light of the jade fan in her hand, she thought for a moment and spoke softly.
“Since you can take on countless forms, how about I call you Huanchen?”
The jade fan suddenly glowed with a warm blue light, as if in agreement.
After playing with Huanchen for a while, Luo Qingyu composed herself and redirected her focus to the 《Formless Sword Technique》.
Just the name alone sounded incredibly awesome.
Luo Qingyu sat cross-legged and opened the system interface.
“007, activate the Formless Sword Technique.”
【Ding~ Formless Sword Technique inheritance in progress...】
Boom!
A massive and fierce surge of images flooded her consciousness.
Myriad Manifestations Sword Technique:
First Form · Formless: Using all things as swords; every blade of grass and tree becomes a soldier.
Second Form · Shapeless: Condensing spiritual energy into swords without the need for external objects. Once cultivated to great perfection, using it will deplete all of one's spiritual energy.
Third Form · Selfless: No sword in hand, no sword in heart. Upon reaching great perfection, one can achieve the state of "Unity of Heaven and Man."
Luo Qingyu slowly opened her eyes, a flash of white light passing through them.
The fierce sword intent in her consciousness gradually settled, becoming a part of her body.
“Mhm, not bad.”
The 《Formless Sword Technique》 and the Myriad Manifestations Sword she had drawn this time were treasures practically tailored for her.
Right now, she really wanted to find some unlucky fellow to test them on, just to see how powerful this "using all things as swords" actually was.
But on second thought, if she exposed her strength now, wouldn't she be targeted by Elder Duan in the future? She would end up being chased and beaten every day.
And Ming Xuan, who had been holding a grudge ever since she secretly ran off, would definitely mock her if she got beaten later on.
“Forget it, forget it.”
“I'll just take things one step at a time. If all else fails...”
“I'll... deal with it when the time comes.”
Luo Qingyu hummed a little tune and lay back down on the bed.
She couldn't help but sigh. “Sigh, when will these days ever end!”
The next day, outside the entrance to the secret realm.
Zhou Xingyun's expression was calm as his gaze swept over his four junior brothers, finally resting on Xue Yu and Luo Qingyu.
“Once inside the secret realm, you will be randomly teleported to different locations.”
“If you can't win, run.”
Luo Qingyu and Xue Yu listened intently and nodded obediently.
In truth, they both knew that their Senior Brother's words were directed specifically at them.
Mu Zhongxi was a sword cultivator, and Ming Xuan still possessed some combat ability. It was only she and Xue Yu—one an artifact cultivator and the other a pill cultivator.
If anything really happened, their only option was to run.
“We're here.”
Zhou Xingyun withdrew his gaze. A surge of spiritual energy enveloped the four of them, and he tossed them toward the secret realm's entrance.
...
Ahhhhh—no one had warned her that entering a secret realm would be this dizzying!
A flash of bright light burst.
Thud—
Luo Qingyu fell from the sky.
“Hiss—my butt!”
Grimacing, she rubbed her rear as she sat up, then surveyed her surroundings. “Well, the scenery is actually quite nice.”
“Looks like I'm in luck. I wasn't teleported directly into a demon beast's nest,” Luo Qingyu muttered, brushing the grass off herself and feeling secretly relieved.
She stood up and carefully extended her divine sense outward. Only after confirming that there was no immediate danger in the vicinity did she let out a sigh of relief.
She scanned her surroundings, searching for a bit before quickly locking onto the perfect spot to slack off.
“That's the one.”
Looking at the tall tree in front of her, Luo Qingyu scrambled up, reaching the treetop in just a few quick movements.
Finding a sturdy branch to sit on, she looked ahead and couldn't help but admire, “Mhm... this is a great view. I like it.”
From here, she could not only clearly see the surrounding terrain but also observe any movements in the distance. It was an excellent hiding spot.
Luo Qingyu couldn't help but yawn. The dizziness from the teleportation had not entirely faded.
Combined with being high up with no danger in sight, a heavy wave of drowsiness washed over her.
“Forget it, I'll take a quick nap first. Senior Brother isn't here yet anyway...”
She muttered, slapped an Invisibility Talisman onto herself, adjusted to a comfortable position, and drifted off to sleep.
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