Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

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Shi Songpo narrowed his eyes slightly. "Now there are no secrets left. The barrier has collapsed, Lei Peng has fled, and after a century of peace, the world is about to descend into chaos again."

Lu Jianghe picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and asked, "Such an important matter, Elder Shi doesn't seem to be in any hurry at all."

Shi Songpo laughed heartily, "When the sky falls, there are always tall people to hold it up. How could I, a mere early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, possibly deal with a tenth-tier demon beast like Lei Peng? What I didn't expect was that Fellow Daoist Lu would have the leisure to invite me for drinks. Brother Wang from Miaoyin Sect and his entire family attended the Demon Suppression Ceremony on Kuixing Island. Now... alas, their fate is uncertain."

That old guy.

He was probably always aware of the relationship between himself and the Miaoyin Sect.

What seemed like a sigh was actually a subtle way of pointing out why he wasn't taking action.

"Whether you know it or not, what good does it do?"

Lu Jianghe put down his empty cup and asked the other person a question.

Shi Songpo personally filled his wine cup and nodded, saying:

"Indeed, who could have predicted that someone would dare to defy the world and disturb the outer sea's barrier? The incident happened so suddenly that no one was able to plan ahead."

Lu Jianghe lightly tapped the rim of his cup with his fingertip, probing, "The former demon king Lei Peng was suppressed beneath Kui Xing Island. Now that he has escaped, he harbors deep resentment. Even if a late-stage Nascent Soul demon beast has suffered damage to its vitality after years of suppression, once it unleashes its fury, the harm it will cause will be immense. Does your esteemed palace intend to simply allow this to happen?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Songpo stroked his beard and chuckled, explaining, "Fellow Daoist Lu is overthinking it. The Sixth Elder has already personally gone to Kui Xing Island. He is at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and although he dares not say he can guarantee a victory, Lei Peng has been suppressed for many years and is certainly not at his peak. He can easily handle and suppress him. Furthermore, the demons surrounding the Star Palace in the outer sea are not a cause for concern, let alone the elders who are on high alert in various parts of the inner sea. If that beast dares to linger in the inner sea, it will either be suppressed again or its skin will be peeled off and its core extracted."

He picked up his wine glass and took a sip, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, before changing the subject.

"However, there are many strange things about this matter. The defenses of those barrier nodes are so formidable that ordinary cultivators would find it nearly impossible to even locate them, let alone destroy them. The person behind this, who could accomplish this so quietly, is no ordinary individual. What's even more worrying is the purpose of this action. Is it merely to let an ancient demon escape?"

For Shi Songpo to call it "ordinary," the threshold would have to be a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Late stage of Core Formation?

They don't even qualify for the top positions.

This old man was just trying to find out if he knew about the matter or was involved.

As for why, Lu Jianghe naturally knew the reason.

His identity token as a rogue cultivator was registered on Kui Xing Island.

If he hadn't remained completely secluded for the past twenty years, Shi Songpo would likely have been the only one to visit today.

It was probably the other elders of the Star Palace who came together to "invite" him for questioning.

Lu Jianghe raised his eyes, his voice calm and even, "Elder Shi's meaning is that there is another reason."

A shadow fell over Shi Songpo's brow as he slowly said, "I fear this is merely a trial balloon..."

He changed the subject and smiled.

"After twenty years of seclusion, I observe that although you have tried your best to conceal your aura, there is still a radiant aura of clarity and serenity between your brows. Is this not a sign that the Great Dao is within reach?"

Lu Jianghe chuckled softly, "The Great Dao is elusive and unpredictable; it's nothing more than a slight achievement, barely enough to refine and perfect my realm."

Shi Songpo was startled, but remained outwardly calm.

Has the realm been polished to perfection?

You, a rogue cultivator, can't possibly advance to the late Nascent Soul stage?

No way, really?

In an instant, his heart became heavy and calm, his thoughts racing as he considered all the possibilities and clues.

The result told him that it was possible, though extremely unlikely.

Even so, he still deserves his utmost attention.

It's not unusual for a rogue cultivator in the early Nascent Soul stage to come to Tianxing City.

Even for someone at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, it can only be considered somewhat dangerous and requires close monitoring.

But if it really is the late Nascent Soul stage... then it's a completely different story!

The Star Palace has stood in the chaotic sea of ​​stars for countless years, and the number of cultivators in the late Nascent Soul stage is extremely limited. Each one of them is capable of stirring up the winds and clouds and establishing a dominant position in the region.

Such individuals, regardless of their origins, possess a kind of dignity that compels the Star Palace to treat them with utmost respect, and even to show them a degree of apprehension.

If the opponent has truly reached the later stage, their status instantly jumps from "a Nascent Soul cultivator who needs to be observed" to a "giant" capable of influencing the internal and external balance.

Shi Songpo picked up his wine cup, using the gesture to conceal the fleeting seriousness in his eyes.

Not asking seemed superfluous.

A cultivator reaches the Nascent Soul stage.

They all possess the ability to delve into one's own nature and discern the fish in the deep.

Any emotional fluctuation could become an opportunity for the other party to probe and deduce, gradually approaching the true answer.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, if the Wang family line of the Miaoyin Sect is to be wiped out after this incident, what are your plans?"

The implied meaning.

Although Miaoyin Sect is not a top-tier sect, it is a powerful force with a profound foundation and numerous branches.

Besides, we have a deep connection.

If they are willing, I would be happy to see it happen and am interested in taking it on.

Then he wouldn't mind doing a favor.

Lu Jianghe disdained to seize others' property through trickery and force.

Moreover, whether he admits it or not, the act of bestowing the name ultimately created a causal connection between him and Xiao Ziling.

"Forget it, I really don't want to be labeled a thief."

Shi Songpo gave him a deep look, a hint of melancholy in his expression. "Fellow Daoist Lu, what is the purpose of our arduous ascension to the Great Dao? Is it for immortality, for moving mountains and filling seas, or for being surrounded by beautiful women?"

Lu Jianghe smiled. "Elder Shi has asked the right person. The most accurate answer should be: wealth, fame, and fortune are but a fleeting dream. Those who cannot attain immortality are but mayflies in this life. If I were to answer from the bottom of my heart, it would be for fighting, of course. What else could it be?"

Shi Songpo was taken aback at first, then burst into a loud laugh, his hair and beard flying, his eyes full of joy.

"Well said, 'For the sake of fighting,' I've misjudged you again today. I thought Fellow Daoist Lu was a quiet and aloof person, but I never expected him to be such a remarkable individual, capable of uttering such witty remarks!"

Since the beginning of the path.

He has seen and experienced quite a lot.

Whether it's the two saints of the Star Palace or those old fogies from both the righteous and demonic paths.

These Nascent Soul cultivators are either eccentric or ruthless.

Either their behavior is utterly hypocritical.

But after meeting this person twice, I still can't see through him.

At first glance, this person seemed to be very sharp and aggressive, making a great splash and attracting attention in Tianxing City.

He's like a reckless man who acts on impulse without considering the consequences.

However, upon closer examination and by connecting the various threads, one can sense that his mind is as meticulous as an abyss, and that every step he takes seems to be carefully planned before he acts.

It's truly bizarre and strange.

Shi Songpo was about to ask the other party about the Biyun Sect and Hongguang Sect on Qiyuan Island.

Do you know why Miaohe and Jinxia haven't shown up for so long?

These two factions are now almost completely isolated, and their influence has diminished significantly.

For him, all he needed was an answer from the other party.

Whether it exists or not, the key can be deduced.

Just as I was about to speak, a voice suddenly resonated in my heart.

Shi Songpo was taken aback for a moment, then his expression remained blank.

He quickly stood up and raised his hand, saying, "Something came up, so I can't continue drinking with Fellow Daoist Lu this time. Next time, I'll treat you to drinks."

Lu Jianghe also stood up to return the greeting, "Elder Shi, you're too kind. Business is important. Please make yourself at home. We'll talk again next time."

Shi Songpo nodded slightly, said no more, and his figure suddenly became ethereal, turning into a stream of light that vanished in an instant, leaving only faint ripples of spiritual energy in the pavilion.

Lu Jianghe watched the light disappear into the distance, then sat back down on the stone bench.

He picked up the pot of "Hundred Flowers Dew," poured himself a cup, and took a small sip.

The mellow and smooth wine, with its floral and fruity fragrance, gently permeates the body and mind.

I looked back at the two quiet rooms in the cave.

The two women are unlikely to emerge from seclusion anytime soon, as they are both studying secret techniques.

Since I have nothing to do right now, I might as well take a trip to Kui Xing Island.

Han Li is on the island.

Now that I have reached the Golden Core stage and have the assistance of the Yin God, I may be able to try to break the physical constraints on Zhang Tie and help him recover his soul.

Thinking of this, he immediately got up and went to the Starry Sky Palace.

Shi Songpo left in a hurry just now, presumably because the Sixth Elder of Xinggong was injured after fighting with Lei Peng and urgently needed to go into seclusion to heal his wounds.

Therefore, the teleportation array should be back in use.

Lu Jianghe gently put down the teacup in his hand and then added an extra layer of restriction outside the cave.

With the slightest movement, his figure transformed into an extremely thin wisp of sword light.

As soon as Lu Jianghe stepped into the palace, he bumped into a little girl wearing a veil.

With his divine sense, he could tell that although the veil was no ordinary item, it could not conceal the girl's identity.

Wang Ning.

Or, at this moment, she can also be called Zi Ling.

Lu Jianghe stopped in his tracks.

At this moment, the little girl's face lost its usual liveliness and playfulness, leaving only a deep and unyielding sadness.

His eyes were red, clearly he had been crying.

Seeing that someone was looking at her, Zi Ling only glanced at Lu Jianghe briefly, her eyes empty and distant, before lowering her head, turning around and walking away quickly.

The two brushed past each other.

Lu Jianghe did not speak, nor did he reveal that he was the Nascent Soul senior who had given her a name back then.

He glanced silently at the girl's sorrowful figure as she hurried away, then turned and continued walking towards the main hall.

This face is truly the most beautiful in the human world.

Although she hasn't fully blossomed yet, the delicate beauty in her eyes and brows is already beginning to emerge.

This inexplicably reminded Lu Jianghe of a description of a beautiful woman he had once read in a miscellaneous book.

With light makeup and a thin veil, she possessed an ethereal beauty.

If you remove the veil, your true face will be revealed.

She is so pitiful that anyone who sees her would feel a pang of sympathy.

To describe it in the simplest terms.

An ordinary man would only have two extreme thoughts upon seeing this.

Either you give everything you have and cherish it in the palm of your hand.

Either they can't restrain themselves and want to... ravage it.

(P.S.: Sorry for the delay, dear readers, today's update is a bit late. Here's a performance report: better than the previous two books, already at 500 average views. The author is very confident and doesn't have high expectations; reaching 1000 average views would be very satisfying.)

Lu Jianghe disdained to seize others' property through trickery and force.

Moreover, whether he admits it or not, the act of bestowing a name—remember this name: . Remember this domain name: . Good books don't get lost.—ultimately forged a causal connection with Xiao Ziling.

"Forget it, I really don't want to be labeled a thief."

Shi Songpo gave him a deep look, a hint of melancholy in his expression. "Fellow Daoist Lu, what is the purpose of our arduous ascension to the Great Dao? Is it for immortality, for moving mountains and filling seas, or for being surrounded by beautiful women?"

Lu Jianghe smiled. "Elder Shi has asked the right person. The most accurate answer should be: wealth, fame, and fortune are but a fleeting dream. Those who cannot attain immortality are but mayflies in this life. If I were to answer from the bottom of my heart, it would be for fighting, of course. What else could it be?"

Shi Songpo was taken aback at first, then burst into a loud laugh, his hair and beard flying, his eyes full of joy.

"Well said, 'For the sake of fighting,' I've misjudged you again today. I thought Fellow Daoist Lu was a quiet and aloof person, but I never expected him to be such a remarkable individual, capable of uttering such witty remarks!"

Since the beginning of the path.

He has seen and experienced quite a lot.

Whether it's the two saints of the Star Palace or those old fogies from both the righteous and demonic paths.

These Nascent Soul cultivators are either eccentric or ruthless.

Either their behavior is utterly hypocritical.

But after meeting this person twice, I still can't see through him.

At first glance, this person seemed to be very sharp and aggressive, making a great splash and attracting attention in Tianxing City.

He's like a reckless man who acts on impulse without considering the consequences.

However, upon closer examination and by connecting the various threads, one can sense that his mind is as meticulous as an abyss, and that every step he takes seems to be carefully planned before he acts.

It's truly bizarre and strange.

Shi Songpo was about to ask the other party about the Biyun Sect and Hongguang Sect on Qiyuan Island.

Do you know why Miaohe and Jinxia haven't shown up for so long?

These two factions are now almost completely isolated, and their influence has diminished significantly.

For him, all he needed was an answer from the other party.

Whether it exists or not, the key can be deduced.

Just as I was about to speak, a voice suddenly resonated in my heart.

Shi Songpo was taken aback for a moment, then his expression remained blank.

He quickly stood up and raised his hand, saying, "Something came up, so I can't continue drinking with Fellow Daoist Lu this time. Next time, I'll treat you to drinks."

Lu Jianghe also stood up to return the greeting, "Elder Shi, you're too kind. Business is important. Please make yourself at home. We'll talk again next time."

Shi Songpo nodded slightly, said no more, and his figure suddenly became ethereal, turning into a stream of light that vanished in an instant, leaving only faint ripples of spiritual energy in the pavilion.

Lu Jianghe watched the light disappear into the distance, then sat back down on the stone bench.

He picked up the pot of "Hundred Flowers Dew," poured himself a cup, and took a small sip.

The mellow and smooth wine, with its floral and fruity fragrance, gently permeates the body and mind.

I looked back at the two quiet rooms in the cave.

The two women are unlikely to emerge from seclusion anytime soon, as they are both studying secret techniques.

Since I have nothing to do right now, I might as well take a trip to Kui Xing Island.

Han Li is on the island.

Now that I have reached the Golden Core stage and have the assistance of the Yin God, I may be able to try to break the physical constraints on Zhang Tie and help him recover his soul.

Thinking of this, he immediately got up and went to the Starry Sky Palace.

Shi Songpo left in a hurry just now, presumably because the Sixth Elder of Xinggong was injured after fighting with Lei Peng and urgently needed to go into seclusion to heal his wounds.

Therefore, the teleportation array should be back in use.

Lu Jianghe gently put down the teacup in his hand and then added an extra layer of restriction outside the cave.

With the slightest movement, his figure transformed into an extremely thin wisp of sword light.

As soon as Lu Jianghe stepped into the palace, he bumped into a little girl wearing a veil.

With his divine sense, he could tell that although the veil was no ordinary item, it could not conceal the girl's identity.

Wang Ning.

Or, at this moment, she can also be called Zi Ling.

Lu Jianghe stopped in his tracks.

At this moment, the little girl's face lost its usual liveliness and playfulness, leaving only a deep and unyielding sadness.

His eyes were red, clearly he had been crying.

Seeing that someone was looking at her, Zi Ling only glanced at Lu Jianghe briefly, her eyes empty and distant, before lowering her head, turning around and walking away quickly.

The two brushed past each other.

Lu Jianghe did not speak, nor did he reveal that he was the Nascent Soul senior who had given her a name back then.

He glanced silently at the girl's sorrowful figure as she hurried away, then turned and continued walking towards the main hall.

This face is truly the most beautiful in the human world.

Although she hasn't fully blossomed yet, the delicate beauty in her eyes and brows is already beginning to emerge.

This inexplicably reminded Lu Jianghe of a description of a beautiful woman he had once read in a miscellaneous book.

With light makeup and a thin veil, she possessed an ethereal beauty.

If you remove the veil, your true face will be revealed.

She is so pitiful that anyone who sees her would feel a pang of sympathy.

To describe it in the simplest terms.

An ordinary man would only have two extreme thoughts upon seeing this.

Either you give everything you have and cherish it in the palm of your hand.

Either they can't restrain themselves and want to... ravage it.

(P.S.: Sorry for the delay, dear readers, today's update is a bit late. Here's a performance report: better than the previous two books, already at 500 average views. The author is very confident and doesn't have high expectations; reaching 1000 average views would be very satisfying.)