I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Led by several senior students, Zhang Yifan walked to the thatched hut and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in." Xuan Kongzi's aged yet authoritative voice came from inside the room.

Zhang Yifan pushed open the door and entered. The room was simply furnished, yet filled with a rich spiritual energy. Xuan Kongzi sat upright on a futon, his face thin, his eyes deep as the sea, as if he could see through everything. Beside him was an ancient sword box, which seemed to contain endless sword intent.

Zhang Yifan stepped forward, knelt down and bowed: "Disciple Zhang Yifan greets Master."

Xuan Kongzi looked at Zhang Yifan kneeling before him, nodded slightly, and said slowly, "Zhang Yifan, from this day forward, you are my formal disciple. You have extraordinary talent and were able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in such a short time, which shows that you have great potential. However, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, so do not be impatient."

Zhang Yifan respectfully replied, "Disciple will follow Master's teachings and will do my utmost to live up to Master's expectations."

Xuan Kongzi nodded in satisfaction and continued, "I already have six disciples, and you are the seventh and my youngest. They each have their own strengths, and you should learn a lot from them."

Zhang Yifan quickly replied, "Disciple understands."

Xuan Kongzi's gaze softened slightly, and he said, "Alright, starting today, you will stay at the top of Tianfeng Peak to cultivate. At Lingyun Peak, I will teach Zhang Yifan the 'Xuanqing Sword Technique,' and you will first explain the introductory method to him."

Ling Yunfeng cupped his hands and replied, "Disciple obeys."

Xuan Kongzi looked at Zhang Yifan with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Zhang Yifan, there are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation. Only by taking one step at a time can you go further. Now that you have become my disciple, you must remember this."

Zhang Yifan nodded heavily: "Disciple understands, and will certainly live up to Master's high expectations."

Xuan Kongzi smiled slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, you can go and cultivate with Lingyun Peak. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me."

Zhang Yifan stood up, bowed respectfully again, and then followed Ling Yunfeng out of the thatched hut. Outside the hut, the other senior brothers and sisters were already waiting, and they all showed encouraging smiles when they saw Zhang Yifan come out.

Lin Qingzhu said calmly, "Junior Brother Zhang, although you are Master's seventh disciple, the path of cultivation is difficult, and you must not slack off."

Han Wenhao also laughed and said, "Yes, cultivation is endless. Don't be fooled by our seemingly great achievements. In Master's eyes, we are only at the beginning stage."

Zhao Qingshan said gently, "Cultivation is not only about improving one's strength, but also about cultivating one's mind and character. Junior Brother Zhang, you must remember that cultivating one's state of mind is equally important."

Li Mengyao patted Zhang Yifan on the shoulder with a smile: "Junior brother, don't be scared by us. Actually, we are all very easy to get along with. If you have any problems, just come to us."

Fang Xue then said softly, "Junior Brother Zhang, although my cultivation is not high, you can come to me if you have any questions about swordsmanship."

Zhang Yifan felt warmed by everyone's concern and quickly said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior brothers and sisters. I will definitely keep it in mind."

Ling Yunfeng patted Zhang Yifan on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, junior brother. Master has already shown you the way. Now it's up to you to work hard."

Zhang Yifan followed Lingyun Peak toward the sword-training ground atop Tianfeng Peak, his heart filled with anticipation for the future. He understood that formally becoming a disciple of Xuan Kongzi meant he would undergo even more rigorous training, but he also knew that only through such trials could he truly grow and reach the pinnacle of cultivation. The future awaited his exploration and challenge.

Led by Ling Yunfeng, Zhang Yifan arrived at the sword training ground atop Tianfeng Peak. Surrounded by ancient trees and pines, the ground was brimming with spiritual energy, making it an ideal place for cultivation. In the center of the training ground was a wide open space, paved with smooth, mirror-like bluestone slabs. Ling Yunfeng stood in the center, his expression solemn. Zhang Yifan stood opposite him, feeling a subtle, inexplicable pressure.

Ling Yunfeng looked at Zhang Yifan and slowly said, "Zhang Yifan, the key to cultivation lies in perseverance, and you must avoid being impatient for quick success. Your master will teach you the 'Mysterious Purity Sword Technique,' which is one of the supreme techniques of our Lingyun Sword Sect. The sword technique is profound and mysterious, with endless variations. You must comprehend it carefully and not be negligent in the slightest."

Zhang Yifan solemnly replied, "Junior brother understands and will do his best."

Ling Yunfeng nodded and said, "Alright, I will first demonstrate the basic sword techniques of the 'Mysterious Purity Sword Manual' for you. You should observe carefully and comprehend its mysteries." After saying that, he drew his sword. The long sword was unsheathed, and the sword light was like lightning. A sharp sword intent instantly spread out, and the entire sword training ground seemed to become chilling in that instant.

Zhang Yifan stared intently at Ling Yunfeng's movements, afraid of missing a single detail. The longsword in Ling Yunfeng's hand drew a graceful arc in the air; wherever the blade passed, the void seemed to be sliced ​​open, emitting a soft hum. Every move, every stance, contained profound swordsmanship principles. Although Zhang Yifan had only witnessed it once, he was already deeply captivated by the swordsmanship's mystique.

After Ling Yunfeng finished demonstrating his swordsmanship, he sheathed his sword and subsided his aura, as if the sharp sword intent from before had never appeared. He looked at Zhang Yifan and asked, "How was it? Did you understand its mysteries?"

Zhang Yifan respectfully replied, "Although Junior Brother has discerned some of the sword intent, he has not yet fully comprehended it."

Ling Yunfeng smiled slightly and said, "It's alright. It's already quite good to have such an understanding on your first encounter with this sword technique. You need time to slowly comprehend it. The path of the sword is a process of continuous cultivation and comprehension, and you can't rush it."

Zhang Yifan nodded and replied, "Understood."

Ling Yunfeng continued, "Next, follow my instructions and practice the basic sword techniques first. After you have a certain understanding of the 'Mysterious Purity Sword Manual,' I will teach you more advanced sword techniques and mental cultivation methods."

Zhang Yifan took a deep breath, drew his sword, and began practicing basic sword techniques as instructed by Ling Yunfeng. His movements were initially somewhat clumsy, but with repeated practice, he gradually found the rhythm and flow. Ling Yunfeng observed him carefully, occasionally offering pointers and correcting minor errors.

Days passed by atop Tianfeng Peak, spent in constant practice. Zhang Yifan toiled tirelessly on the sword-fighting field, rain or shine. He knew that the gap between him and his senior brothers and sisters lay not only in their skill level, but also in the experience and wisdom accumulated over many years. To close that gap, he had to put in far more effort than they did.

During his cultivation, Zhang Yifan gradually became acquainted with his senior brothers and sisters. Ling Yunfeng was a calm and meticulous person, usually stern and rarely smiling, but he was devoted to Zhang Yifan's cultivation, treating him as his own disciple. Fang Xue had a deep interest in swordsmanship, possessing exceptional talent and high comprehension. At a young age, she had already reached the late Golden Core stage, and her swordsmanship was already extraordinary. Among the younger generation of the Lingyun Sword Sect, Fang Xue had a considerable reputation. It was rumored that during a training exercise, she, with her late Foundation Establishment cultivation, defeated a Golden Core early stage disciple, even though this disciple had only recently entered the Golden Core stage. This battle made Fang Xue's name resound throughout the sect.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhang Yifan had also mastered the Xuanqing Sword Technique to a minor level.