Immortals Step into Heaven

But even so, it was still far superior to the Fiery Blade Technique. Zheng Yuan thought to himself that although this sword technique had its limitations, now that he didn't have a long stick in his hand, it could still be a powerful means of attack.

Zheng Yuan had a solid foundation in basic swordsmanship, which made practicing the Blood Sword Art quite smooth. Every transition between moves, every swing of the sword, seemed so natural and fluid.

He was completely absorbed in his cultivation, seemingly oblivious to everything around him, with only the ever-improving swordsmanship in his mind.

The next day, sunlight streamed down the streets of the market town, casting a faint halo of light. Zheng Yuan, neatly dressed and energetic, followed Senior Brothers Tang and Xu as they patrolled the bustling market town.

They walked at a steady pace, their eyes scanning their surroundings with keen eyes. Amidst the bustling crowd, the sounds of hawking and conversation intertwined, they remained unperturbed, concentrating on their duties. Senior Brother Tang, with a serious expression, frequently reminded Zheng Yuan of the details he needed to pay attention to.

Senior Brother Xu was more easygoing, occasionally exchanging patrol experiences with Zheng Yuan. The three of them moved through the market, creating a unique scene.

"Brother, do you think this is nice?" Shui Yinyin's voice, as clear as a silver bell, rang out. She picked up a piece of ancient jade from the stall and asked expectantly. The ancient jade exuded a warm luster in the sunlight and was very beautiful.

Shui Changyun, standing by, tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on the ancient jade in Junior Sister's hand. A gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said, "As long as Junior Sister likes it, that's good." His eyes were full of doting, as if as long as Junior Sister was happy, everything in the world would become beautiful.

When the stall owner heard Shui Yinyin's words, his eyes lit up like a hunter who saw a business opportunity. He quickly said, "My two fellow Taoists, I found this jade pendant in a mysterious ancient cave. It is extremely precious."

The ancient cave is full of formations, and I went through a lot of hardships to get this jade pendant. This jade pendant is definitely a very rare treasure.

Shui Changyun frowned slightly, looked at the stall owner and asked, how many spirit stones does this jade pendant cost?

When the stall owner heard this, he was secretly happy, knowing that there was hope. He held up five fingers and said.

Daoist friend, this jade pendant of mine is a rare treasure. Please give me 500 low-grade spirit stones! Shui Changyun thought for a moment and without bargaining, he directly took out 500 low-grade spirit stones and handed them to the stall owner.

Shui Yinyin was as happy as a child when she received the ancient jade pendant, her eyes curved into crescents. She excitedly said, "Thank you, Senior Brother." Her voice was filled with joy and gratitude. She loved this ancient jade pendant very much.

Shui Changyun felt relieved when he saw his junior sister's happy face. He felt that as long as he could make his junior sister happy, everything would be worth it.

"Junior Brother Zheng, look over there. Do you see those people wearing clothes with the character 'water' on them?" Xu Wen raised the corner of his mouth slightly and chuckled.

"Junior Brother Zheng, look over there. Do you see those people wearing clothes with the character 'water' on them?" Xu Wen raised the corner of his mouth slightly and chuckled.

Junior Brother Zheng looked bewildered. He followed the direction Xu Wen pointed and asked curiously, "Senior Brother Xu, who are those people? Why are they wearing clothes with the word 'water' on them?"

Xu Wen narrowed his eyes slightly, a look of solemnity on his face, and slowly said, "Junior Brother Zheng, you may not know that those wearing clothing with the word 'Water' in their name are from Tianshui Country. They are disciples of the Tianshui Sect, the most powerful sect in Tianshui Country. This Tianshui Sect is no ordinary sect, renowned throughout the country. Its power is formidable, and its disciples are numerous. Furthermore, the Tianshui Sect is a family-run sect, and the majority of its members are members of the Shui family. However, some are also disciples recruited from outside. Upon joining the sect, these outsiders also change their surnames to 'Shui' to express their loyalty and belonging to the sect."

The Tianshui Sect's immense power stems from its unique techniques and martial arts. The Tianshui Sect's technique, known as the "Tianshui Jue," is rooted in the water spirit root. Practitioners can mobilize the surrounding water energy, condensing it into a powerful force. When a practitioner practices the Tianshui Jue, a clear spring seems to well up within them, flowing gently and bringing endless vitality and energy.

As the practice deepens, practitioners become more acutely aware of the surrounding water spirit energy, as if establishing a mysterious connection with it. Under the practitioner's guidance, this water spirit energy gradually converges into strands of energy, flowing through the meridians.

Upon reaching the Minor Success stage, practitioners can freely manipulate water spirit energy, allowing it to surround them, forming a subtle protective layer. This layer may seem thin, but it can withstand ordinary attacks, like a soft curtain of water, dispersing external impacts.

Practitioners can condense water spirit energy into a substantial attack, shooting it out like a sharp arrow with incredible speed and power. Wherever the water spirit arrow passes, the air seems to be cut apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Even at the critical moment, the practitioner can integrate himself into the water spirit and instantly move to any position within a certain range, making it difficult to defend against the water escape technique.

Its water-attributed primary spell, 'Water Curtain Wall', is even more powerful. When cast, the flowing water spreads and forms an indestructible water curtain, which can not only defend against enemy attacks, but also launch a counterattack at the critical moment, like a surging wave hitting people, making it difficult for the enemy to resist.

"Brother Xu, how does this water curtain wall compare to the earth wall technique?" Zheng Yuan asked curiously. He himself also practiced the earth wall technique, but it was too impractical and far less useful than defensive magic tools.

Senior Brother Xu smiled slightly and replied, Junior Brother Zheng, this earth wall technique is a common product and can be bought anywhere in Yunshan Market.

That was merely a common spell, of limited practicality and far less effective than a defensive weapon. However, the water curtain wall was different. For a clan sect like the Tianshui Sect, many of the spells used in conjunction with their cultivation techniques had been continuously refined by successive generations of sect elders and ancestors.

The water curtain wall had reached a certain pinnacle of power, far surpassing ordinary spells in both defensive power and flexibility. When the water curtain wall was cast, water spirit energy permeated the air, instantly forming an impenetrable barrier capable of withstanding any powerful attack.

It could transform in form according to the user's will, becoming either as heavy as a mountain or as nimble as a wave, deftly neutralizing enemy attacks. In contrast, Earth Wall Technique seemed rigid and inflexible, unable to cope with the complex and ever-changing nature of battle.

Tang Shishan frowned upon hearing this. He had never fought against the Tianshui Sect before, and therefore had no idea of ​​their strength. But after hearing Xu Wen's words, he had a rough idea of ​​the strength of the Tianshui Sect cultivators.