Chapter 131: Floating Clouds Discuss Swords

  Coming out of the Fire Dragon Cave, all six people felt like they had been reborn.

  The depths of the Fire Dragon Cave are treacherous and unpredictable, with many Jianzong Sect disciples falling each year. This time, they encountered numerous dangers inside the cave, and it's fortunate that they all made it out alive.

  However, the harvest of a few people is not small. A piece of marrow jade embryo, plus white fruit fire dragon grass and more than ten pieces of flame wolf inner elixir, can be averaged to nearly 100 points of sect contribution per person.

  Especially that piece of jade embryo, when it came out of the cave, was collected by the warriors guarding the Fire Dragon Cave as usual. After being identified by the sect's Qi refining master, it actually issued 380 points of sect contribution on the spot!

  Five Flame Wolf cubs were brought out by the Red Skirted Girl and Bai Su, whether they can grow into spiritual pets depends on their own bloodline fate.

  "What a pity!" said Lin, his senior fellow apprentice. "If we hadn't run into that single-horned golden python, who knows what other gains we might have had."

  On the way back, Qin Yun told everyone about the encounter with the Golden Unicorn, but he concealed the discovery of the Lingyu Mine.

  This is not Qin Yun's selfish intention to monopolize the benefits, but he feels that if this matter is leaked out, it may bring endless trouble to himself.

  And the rock crevice that entered has been blasted by the Unicorn Golden Crocodile, wanting to go back is also extremely difficult, let alone defeat the Unicorn Golden Crocodile which is comparable to a high-level demon beast.

  Some things are better left unsaid for everyone's sake.

  Recalling the terrifying power of Du Jiao Jin Jue, Qin Yun still had a lingering fear in his heart. If he hadn't reacted quickly enough, he might have never seen the setting sun on Mount Yuan again.

  "Lin Shixiong, you're so greedy!" The red-dressed girl laughed and said: "With a hundred points of sect contribution to be distributed, shouldn't you be satisfied?"

  Jianzong disciples team up to enter Huolong Cave or Hanming Cave, the distribution method of war spoils is different for each, six-person teams are divided equally without distinction.

  The girl in red skirt doesn't have much strength, but she can still get an equal share with others, and of course, she is very satisfied.

  Lin surname Shixiong smiled and said: "Indeed, this time the harvest is really good. Qin Yun Shidi, let's go again in a few days?"

  Qin Yun thought for a moment and politely declined, "Let's wait a bit longer, I might need to go into seclusion for a few days."

  Although the Downfire Dragon Cave can be used to train and earn contributions for the sect, personal cultivation is also indispensable. Otherwise, once you encounter danger, it's impossible to always escape safely.

  For example, if Qin Yun hadn't cultivated the Floating Light Flash to a state of perfection, he might not have been able to escape the pursuit of the Golden-horned Earthworm.

  He just broke through the Seventh Heaven of Qi Refining and needs time to consolidate his realm. The Thundercloud Sword Intent also has potential to be tapped, so a period of closed-door training is necessary.

  Everyone felt sorry for this, in the battle at Huo Long Dong, Qin Yun's contribution was absolutely the greatest. Not to mention his fierce fight against Yan Lang, later when they encountered Feng Wuji's oppression, if Qin Yun hadn't stood up and repelled him, that piece of Chi Xue Yu would not have fallen into their hands either.

  There is no banquet that doesn't disperse, let alone a temporarily assembled team. Lin surname Shixiong and Yan Nan were the first to leave, followed by the red skirted maiden and Bai Su bidding farewell.

  As they were about to leave, the red-skirted girl warmly invited Qin Yun to visit Yuzheng's small villa at Luoxia Peak when he had time.

  The last one to leave was Dugu Xia.

  After going through hardships in the cave, this proud young man seemed to have matured a lot, with more depth in his eyes.

  He first bowed to Qin Yun, then straightened up and said in a deep voice: "Brother Qin Yun, we will meet again at the Floating Clouds Sword Conference two months later!"

  This is the second time Qin Yun has received such an invitation today.

  There is a high mountain called Fuyun Mountain ten miles southeast of the main peak of Tiānchéng, with beautiful scenery and breathtaking views, it is one of the rare scenic spots in the Jianzong Mountains.

  The main peak of Fuyun Mountain is similar to the main peak of Tiancheng, with a flat and open top, although it is not as majestic as the main peak of Tiancheng, but its height is not much different.

  Standing on the summit, you can see the surrounding sea of clouds undulating and the peaks like islands, which is a paradise on earth.

  Since Jianzong was established, many disciples have taken a fancy to this location with excellent feng shui and come here to practice martial arts or absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

  Later, with the increasing number of disciples coming to practice swordsmanship, competition and conflicts arose among them, making the top of Fuyun Mountain a place for many sword sects to hone their skills, eventually forming the current Fuyun Jianlun Conference.

  The Floating Clouds Sword Conference is held once a year, and all cultivators of Qi and Innate Martial Artists can participate. The Sword Sect also encourages its disciples to take part in it, with rich rewards for the winners.

  What makes it even more remarkable for the disciples of Jianzong is that every three years, the thirty-six Tianxia Di Sha are rearranged, and the winner is determined by the floating cloud sword conference!

  It is said that every year's Floating Clouds Debating Swordsmanship Conference, many other sects send their disciples to observe and challenge, it is also a grand occasion for the Tiancheng Swords Sect to show off its strength.

  Qin Yun knew very little about the Floating Clouds' Sword Meeting, but since both Feng Wujue and Dugu Xia had issued a challenge, he couldn't help but ask around to understand what was going on.

  It's rare for a newly admitted disciple to have the ability to participate in the Floating Clouds Sword Conference the following year, and the two invitations were also a recognition of his swordsmanship.

  However, Qin Yun was not very interested. He had just joined the Tian Cheng Sword Sect and did not intend to compete with others for fame. What he really wanted to do was to continuously accumulate strength and hone his sword skills. Any fame was not as reliable as his own strength.

  So after returning to Yunshui Xiaozhu, Qin Yun went into seclusion again.

  ……

  In the mountains, there is no sun and moon; in the world of people, fragrant flowers are competing.

  The jade orchid beside the wall corner of Yunshui Xiaozhu, blooms and withers without anyone to pick.

  Qin Yun closed his door and cultivated bitterly, a whole month had passed.

  In the quiet room, he sat cross-legged on a black grass cushion, with misty air swirling around his body, gathering at the top of his head and condensing without dispersing. The invisible flame energy filled the entire room.

  It was at the critical moment of the operation, that Qin Yun's Xuan Gong true energy surged in his Dan Tian, and the bright red Nine Yang Fire Seed shone dazzlingly, continuously absorbing the original energy.

  The majestic true energy directly enters the martial pulse, passing through all the meridian acupoints, circulating and repeating in the six small heavenly cycles, ceaselessly nourishing and tempering the muscles, skin, blood vessels, and bone marrow.

  The Qian Kun Supplementing Heaven Stone, situated in the vast ocean of knowledge, resonated with a deafening response. It incessantly devoured the true energy emitted by Qin Yun, as the surrounding yin-yang aura and starlight twinkled. The long-dormant Great Self-Sword Intention Silver Dragon let out a silent roar.

  Jiuyang Huozhong, Qiankun Butianshi and Jianyi Yinlong were linked together by the Xuan Gong Qi Jin!

  Clang!

  When the Qiankun Supplementing Heaven Stone stopped absorbing, the excess true energy flowed down to the Wumu Meridian and reached the Hand Meridian, pouring into the Qinghuang Sword.

  In the midst of the sword body, there is a chaotic existence. When the thick and pure Nine Yang True Qi enters, it is like a newborn baby greedily absorbing and growing stronger.

  The sword body lightly trembles with a clear and lingering sound, carrying an indescribable joy and delight.

  After a long time, Qin Yun slowly opened his eyes.

  Compared with a month ago, his face was thinner, but his eyes were even more black and deep, and his disheveled long hair fell straight to his shoulders.

  A month of closed-door meditation brought him enormous gains.

  The nine yang xuan gong two turns are complete and flawless, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming three turns.

  Refine your energy to reach the seventh heaven, only waiting for the breakthrough of the elixir field and the lower dantian cave, entering the eighth heaven is just a matter of time.

  Relying on the secret realm of Qiankun, with the help of the Soul Spirit Sword Guest's thousands of times of sharpening, the Thunder Cloud Sword Technique has broken through the heart and reached the state of transcending the mortal world, twenty-seven sword styles have been cultivated to perfection!

  Moreover, the Qinghua Sword in his hand, after a long period of warmth and true energy infusion, the sword spirit is about to break its shell and take shape!

  Once the sword spirit takes shape, the power of the Qinghuo Sword will be greatly enhanced, which is equivalent to a significant increase in Qin Yun's swordsmanship.

  For his own achievements in seclusion, Qin Yun was absolutely satisfied.

  However, he also warned himself to be humble and cautious. The vast nine states are full of masters, his current strength is nothing, only by constantly being brave and making progress, entering the prenatal stage and transforming the halo will have a chance to dominate the world.

  Bang! Bang!

  Just as Qin Yun was about to re-enter the Small Qian Kun World and have a final showdown with Hun Ling Jian Ke, there was suddenly a knock at the door from outside the small courtyard.

  Qin Yun's heart stirred and he immediately stood up and left the quiet room for cultivation.

  Yunshui Xiaozhu is usually almost devoid of visitors, and the only frequent visitor is Green Willow, who comes to deliver food and daily necessities to Qin Yun. She apparently doesn't need to knock on the door when she arrives at Yunshui Xiaozhu.

  "Qin Yun, Qin Shidi, are you there?"

  When he came into the small courtyard, he heard a shout from outside, and the voice was vaguely familiar.

  Qin Yun walked over and opened the courtyard gate.

  Standing at the door was a young man in a green shirt, only fifteen or sixteen years old, with red lips and white teeth, still looking childish.

  Qin Yun smiled and said: "Xiao Shixiong, is there something?"

  The young man's name was Xiao Ming, a native of Xuanwu City, who had been apprenticed to the true disciple of Qingyunzi several years before Qin Yun.

  The sect is divided into seniority based on the order of entry. Although Qin Yun is older than Xiao Ming, according to the rules, he still has to call him Shixiong (older brother).

  Xiao Ming seemed to have hurried a lot, he wiped the sweat on his forehead and said: "Qin Shidi, Master has gathered all disciples for a meeting, hurry up to Chui Yun Palace!"

  "I still have to tell others, I'm done talking to you!"

  Before Qin Yun could respond, he immediately turned around and quickly left, still using a rather ingenious light body technique.

  Qin Yun didn't mind, this Xiao Ming person was quite good, and in the Pursuing Cloud Peak lineage, he could also be considered Qin Yun's half-friend.

  But judging from his hurried appearance, something big seems to have happened at Chuiyun Peak.

  Qin Yun didn't dare to be slow and immediately returned to his room to change into a clean set of clothes, washed his face, tied up his hair and wore the Qing Feng sword, hurrying to Zhu Yun Palace.

  On his way up the mountain, he met many fellow disciples, all of whom were heading towards Chui Yun Palace.

  Chuiyun Peak has thousands of disciples, but Qin Yun only knows a handful. Usually, they don't have much interaction, and today is the most he's seen.

  In fact, even the Pursuing Clouds Palace's Qin Yun had only come once when he was just starting out. After becoming a disciple under Shui Wanyin, this palace atop the mountain had almost nothing to do with him.

  Relying on his faint memory, he arrived at the residence of his master Qingyunzi in a different courtyard.