I cultivate the Chaos Technique

In the sky, violent sword energy surged like a tsunami. The battle between Ling Jianzu and Xuan Kongzi had been going on for a long time, with both of them exerting all their strength and pushing their Nascent Soul stage power to the limit. At this moment, sword energy was like dragons, and spiritual energy was like tides, causing the entire world to tremble and become unstable due to their duel.

Xuan Kongzi's figure flashed through the air, each sword strike precisely deflecting Ling Jianzu's ferocious attacks. However, Ling Jianzu's sword energy grew increasingly fierce, his attacks pressing down on Xuan Kongzi like a storm, seemingly intent on crushing him completely.

"Xuan Kongzi, you are exhausted. Today I will avenge my grandson and son!" Ling Jianzu's eyes flashed with a mad light, and the long sword in his hand gleamed with a deadly cold light. He roared and the sword energy slashed towards Xuan Kongzi's chest like a rainbow.

Xuan Kongzi's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew he had reached his most dangerous moment. Ling Jianzu's sword energy was incredibly sharp. If he didn't break the deadlock soon, he might really be defeated by Ling Jianzu's sword today.

"Senior brother, your unparalleled swordsmanship has indeed taught me a lot, but I, Xuan Kongzi, will never stop here!" Xuan Kongzi shouted in a low voice, gripping his long sword tightly with both hands, his spiritual power surging wildly to its limit, his eyes like lightning, and suddenly, a strange power surged within him.

At this moment, he vaguely touched the barrier beyond the Nascent Soul stage, as if he was only one step away from stepping into a higher realm.

Ling Jianzu's sword energy, carrying boundless killing intent, instantly approached, and it was clear that Xuan Kongzi could no longer defend himself. The disciples below the arena were filled with fear and tension, terrified to see their revered Supreme Elder fall and die.

At this critical moment, a resolute glint flashed in Xuan Kongzi's eyes. His nascent soul trembled violently, causing the entire space to shake. His aura instantly became even deeper and more vast, like an endless ocean.

"Break!" Xuan Kongzi shouted, instantly taking that crucial half-step, breaking through the shackles of the Nascent Soul stage and entering the Deity Transformation stage that every cultivator dreams of!

His aura suddenly surged, and his sword energy changed accordingly, becoming both supple and powerful, as if all the spiritual energy in the world was under his control. His sword light was like an endless giant wave, instantly dissolving Ling Jianzu's attack into nothingness.

"Impossible! You...you actually broke through to the Nascent Soul stage!" Ling Jianzu's eyes suddenly turned to horror. He couldn't believe that Xuan Kongzi in front of him had actually broken through the shackles of cultivation during the battle.

Xuan Kongzi coldly stared at him, then swung his longsword, unleashing an incomparably sharp sword aura that swept out like a giant dragon, carrying the boundless pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator, directly rushing towards Ling Jianzu.

Ling Jianzu was shocked and tried to raise his sword to defend himself, but his power seemed so insignificant in front of Xuan Kongzi, who was in the Nascent Soul stage.

"boom--"

With a deafening roar, Ling Jianzu was sent flying by the sword energy, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out blood. His Nascent Soul stage cultivation had been completely suppressed, leaving him utterly powerless to retaliate.

The disciples below the arena gasped in astonishment. They had witnessed Xuan Kongzi's miracle of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, and their eyes were filled with shock and admiration.

"Supreme Master Xuan Kongzi has actually broken through to the Nascent Soul stage! This is unbelievable!" A disciple exclaimed excitedly, his voice filled with fervent admiration.

"Ling Jianzu is finished! He's no match for Xuan Kongzi!" Another disciple stared in disbelief.

Xuan Kongzi raised his longsword once more, its sharp aura aimed directly at Ling Jianzu, who lay on the ground. "Ling Jianzu, your crimes are unforgivable. Today, I will cleanse the Lingyun Sword Sect of its evil ways!"

His words were as cold as frost, and the sword energy in his hand carried boundless pressure, ready to cut down Ling Jianzu.

Just as the sword energy was about to strike, a weak voice came from the side: "Please, Your Excellency, spare my life..." Ling Yun said, his body covered in wounds, kneeling weakly on the ground, his voice trembling. "I... my father was wrong... but he is, after all, a meritorious official of the sect... please, Your Excellency, spare his life..."

Xuan Kongzi's gaze fell on Ling Yundao, a complex look flashing in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he slowly sheathed his sword and said calmly, "Sword Ancestor Ling, I will not kill you today, but your and Ling Yundao's crimes are unforgivable."

"Death is spared, but punishment is inevitable!" Xuan Kongzi's voice was firm and powerful, carrying the majesty of a Nascent Soul stage expert. "From this day forward, Ling Jianzu and his son Ling Yundao are expelled from the Lingyun Sword Sect, never to be pardoned!"

These words, like a judgment, resounded throughout the entire Lingyun Sword Sect. The disciples all showed expressions of surprise, while Ling Jianzu and Ling Yundao were ashen-faced. They knew that from now on, they would have no place to stand.

However, no one could have predicted that Xuan Kongzi's momentary soft-hearted decision would sow the seeds of the Lingyun Sword Sect's eventual annihilation...

In the arena, Xuan Kongzi withdrew his sword energy and his gaze fell on Zhang Yifan, who was standing to the side. He said in a deep voice, "Zhang Yifan, although today's events were caused by you, your talent and strength are obvious to all. I hereby announce that you are appointed as the sect leader and will take charge of the Lingyun Sword Sect."

These words caused an uproar among the disciples below. They never expected that Xuan Kongzi would appoint Zhang Yifan as the sect leader.

However, Zhang Yifan shook his head firmly and said in a deep voice, "Elder, I am ashamed and cannot accept such a heavy responsibility. I beg you to withdraw your order."

Xuan Kongzi frowned slightly, about to speak, when Ling Yunfeng, who was standing to the side, suddenly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Elder Xuan Kongzi, since Junior Brother has no interest in the position of sect leader, then I, as his senior brother, shall take it. Sect affairs are complicated, and it is good that Junior Brother does not participate in them. From now on, he can focus on cultivation."

Xuan Kongzi remained silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Very well, Lingyun Peak, you are steady and have extraordinary strength, so you shall serve as the sect leader and protect the Lingyun Sword Sect."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yunfeng bowed slightly, a complex look flashing in his eyes. Although he had accepted this important task, he knew that Zhang Yifan's future achievements would not stop here.

Meanwhile, the powerful figures from various sects who were secretly observing were all shocked to see Xuan Kongzi break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

"Xuan Kongzi has actually broken through to the Nascent Soul stage. The Lingyun Sword Sect now has a Nascent Soul expert in charge. Our plan to take advantage of their misfortune is likely to fail," a powerful figure said in a low voice, his tone full of apprehension.

"Yes, the pressure of a Nascent Soul expert is not something we can easily shake. Let's retreat for now," another voice replied, filled with deep helplessness.

With the retreat of major powers, the Lingyun Sword Sect's reputation soared after Xuan Kongzi broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, making it the leading sect among the seven major sects of Qingzhou. The future of the Lingyun Sword Sect seemed incredibly bright.