Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 9 Jingzhuxuan, Master Shuiyue!

After bidding farewell to Taoist Master Daoxuan, Chen Qiye unleashed his sword control technique. The Qiu Shui Wuhen Sword hummed, and an invisible force lifted him slowly into the air. The Jade Purity Palace beneath his feet gradually shrank in his view, and the traces of sword energy carved into the courtyard were also hidden in the lush greenery.

Chen Qiye formed a spell with his hands and sped off towards Xiaozhu Peak. Having mastered the art of sword control, he flew at an incredible speed, the scenery on either side whizzing by like phantoms. The mist in the mountains and forests dispersed to the sides under the impact of the sword energy.

Soon, the outline of Xiaozhu Peak came into view. The peak was beautiful, shrouded in clouds and mist. Chen Qiye slowed down and slowly landed at the foot of Xiaozhu Peak.

As soon as he landed, two female disciples from Xiaozhu Peak appeared, swords in hand, alert. They looked at Chen Qiye with a wary expression: "Who are you? Why are you trespassing in Xiaozhu Peak?"

Chen Qiye quickly bowed, a gentle smile on his face as he said, "Seniors, please don't misunderstand me. I am Chen Qiye, a direct disciple of Taoist Master Daoxuan of Tongtian Peak. I've come here on Master's orders to discuss an important matter with Senior Uncle Shuiyue. I hope you can let me know."

The two female disciples looked at each other. One of them still had doubts in her eyes, but she still said, "Please wait here for a moment. We will go and inform you right away." After that, the two turned around and left quickly.

Chen Qiye looked at the scenery of Xiaozhu Peak. The green bamboos in the mountains swayed, and the breeze blew, making the bamboo leaves rustle. The air was filled with the fresh fragrance of grass and trees.

Not long after, the two female disciples returned, their expressions slightly relaxed. One of them said, "Master Shuiyue wants to see you. Please come with us."

Chen Qiye followed them up the winding mountain road. The road was shaded by green bamboos, and occasionally a few clear streams could be seen gurgling by.

Jingzhuxuan is a secluded spot on Xiaozhu Peak, nestled near the back mountain and surrounded by lush bamboo. The occasional mountain breeze gently sways the bamboo leaves, creating a sense of tranquility and peace. Master Shuiyue has always enjoyed this solitude, and the other disciples of Xiaozhu Peak are also very familiar with it.

Chen Qiye followed the female disciple into the courtyard of Jingzhuxuan. In the courtyard, an ancient bamboo house stood quietly, its door half-open, revealing a faint scent of tea.

The female disciple stepped forward, knocked respectfully on the door, and said softly, "Master, Chen Qiye from Tongtian Peak wishes to see you."

"Come in." A cold and gentle voice came from inside the room.

Chen Qiye took a deep breath and walked steadily into the bamboo house. The house was simply decorated with a bamboo table, a few bamboo chairs, and a set of exquisite tea sets on the table. The aroma of steaming tea rose in the air.

Shuiyue Zhenren, dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe, had a cold and serene expression and a distinguished demeanor. She sat upright in the main seat. She raised her eyes to Chen Qiye, a look of scrutiny in her gaze. "Are you Chen Qiye?"

Chen Qiye hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said in a loud voice: "That's right, I am Chen Qiye, the junior. I have heard of the name of Uncle Shuiyue for a long time. It is really an honor to meet you today." After saying that, he raised his head slightly and met the scrutiny of Master Shuiyue with a calm look.

"The Nine Heavens Divine Weapon, Qiu Shui Wuhen, I didn't expect that Senior Brother Daoxuan would pass it on to you." Zhenren Shuiyue's gaze fell on the Qiu Shui Wuhen sword on Chen Qiye's waist, and a hint of imperceptible surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Due to some special reasons, Qiu Shui Wuhen now belongs to me." Chen Qiye said with a smile.

Master Shuiyue nodded slightly, motioning Chen Qiye to sit down. He then gently lifted his teacup, took a sip, and said slowly, "Brother Daoxuan asked you to come. What's the matter?" "Uncle Shuiyue, I've been creating my own sword technique lately and have hit a bit of a bottleneck, so Master asked me to come to the Moon Viewing Platform." Chen Qiye nodded and said.

Upon hearing this, Master Shuiyue put down his teacup and fixed his gaze on Chen Qiye's face. His expression was calm, yet it shone with a keen insight. "Creating your own sword moves? This is no easy feat. It requires a deep foundation in the Dao of Sword and a unique state of mind. Since Senior Brother Daoxuan has placed such high hopes on you, your previous practice must have been extraordinary. Tell me, what's so special about this sword move you created?"

Chen Qiye sat up straight and said seriously, "To answer your uncle's question, this sword move is called 'Moon Dusk, Flower Dawn'. Its inception is like the cold moon rising in the night sky. The sword energy carries a chill and tranquility, and the sword energy is like moonlight. It seems gentle, but in fact it hides a sharp edge, which can silently disrupt the opponent's Qi. And as the sword move progresses, it is like flowers blooming in spring. The sword shadows are like a tangled blossoming field. The sword attack surges from all directions, leaving the opponent no chance to breathe."

Shuiyue Zhenren narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a moment, he slowly spoke, "It sounds like this move combines movement and stillness, hardness and softness. You can integrate two completely different artistic conceptions into a sword move, which is truly rare. But the bottleneck you've encountered is probably the transition between movement and stillness, hardness and softness, making it difficult to achieve smooth flow, right?"

"It should be here." Chen Qiye nodded and said.

Master Shuiyue gently put down his teacup, stood up, and walked to the window. He looked out at the green bamboo swaying in the wind. After a moment of silence, he said, "In the practice of swordsmanship, bottlenecks are always there. Breaking through and then building up is the right path. Let's go to the Moon Viewing Platform."

"Thank you, Uncle Shuiyue." Chen Qiye bowed respectfully again and turned to leave Jingzhuxuan.

"Qi Ye, after you perfect Yue Xi Hua Chen, can you promise your uncle one thing?" Zhenren Shui Yue thought for a while and said.

Chen Qiye paused, turned around, and said respectfully, "Uncle Master, please feel free to ask. As long as it is within Qiye's ability, I will definitely not refuse."

Master Shuiyue slowly turned around and looked off into the distance. "Once you've perfected this sword technique, would you mind sparring with a disciple from Xiaozhu Peak?"

Chen Qiye nodded without hesitation and replied, "Master-Uncle has ordered me to do so. I just wonder which disciple of Xiaozhu Peak Master-Uncle would like me to spar with?"

Master Shuiyue withdrew his gaze and looked at Chen Qiye, a glint of hope in his eyes. "This is my most proud disciple, Lu Xueqi. She is extremely talented and has profound attainments in the way of the sword. She practices diligently every day and has a unique understanding of the way of the sword. I want her to learn something from your sword techniques through sparring with you, and I also hope that you can further improve your swordsmanship through sparring."

"I wonder what Senior Sister Lu's current realm is?" Chen Qiye asked.

A hint of pride flashed in Shuiyue Zhenren's eyes, and he said, "Xueqi has now reached the seventh level of the Jade Purity Realm. Among her peers, she is considered a leader."

"Naiqi's talent is truly remarkable. If I weren't using cheats, I wouldn't be able to match her." Chen Qiye secretly marveled in his heart, but he maintained a humble smile on his face and said, "Senior Sister Lu is so gifted. Qiye will definitely give it his all and live up to the trust of his uncle."

After bidding farewell to Master Shuiyue, Chen Qiye, guided by a disciple from Xiaozhu Peak, headed towards the Moon Viewing Platform. Along the way, he repeatedly pondered the flaws and improvements of the "Moon Sunset, Flower Dawn" sword move.

(End of this chapter)