"Nine Yin Scripture."

Xiangying wanted to learn, but was too embarrassed to ask directly, so she spoke of her own Inner Strength Cultivation Method and asked Shi Feiyang for guidance.

From Shi Feiyang's perspective, her Inner Qi Cultivation Method was too rudimentary, so he patiently upgraded her martial arts, not only improving the entire system but also adding many details.

If her original Cultivation Method could be considered second-tier martial arts within Jianghu, now she was almost touching the threshold of Immortal Cultivation.

After listening to Shi Feiyang, Xiangying's eyes sparkled with admiration, and she thanked him repeatedly.

Ling Yunfeng nodded in agreement; her family's martial arts were passed down from her grandfather, who was a Sword Immortal. Although her grandfather had once lost a swordfight to master Tuotuo, resulting in the loss of one arm, the techniques he left behind were exceptional. The inheritance could be traced back to Bai Guyi and Ling Xuehong. Because his descendants lacked the Immortal Bone and could not practice Immortal Laws, he had adapted it to martial arts for Jianghu, which were still rather advanced in nature.

In her opinion, the Cultivation Method improved by Shi Feiyang was not yet quite up to par with her family's, but it was fairly close.

What she didn't realize was that Shi Feiyang was the man who could offer guidance to the Taiyin Hunyuan Ancestor and Xu Feiniang, and he had personally overseen the compilation of the Wutai Sect's Dharma Collection. This set of martial arts was tailored to Xiangying's needs, allowing her to practice with twice the result for half the effort. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Xiangying's martial arts might slowly catch up to, or even surpass, Ling Yunfeng's!

Talking along the way, everyone continued their trek up the mountain until they reached Tiandu Peak, where many figures from the Martial Arts World were already waiting.

Based on the Gua Xiang, Shi Feiyang foresaw the Heavenly Demon Immortal Slaying Sword would be brought here, but he could only speculate on the gender, age, and clothing of the person who would bring it; their identity remained a mystery.

He asked, "What is everyone waiting for here?"

Ling Yunfeng answered, "It's said that someone will bring the Immortal Slaying Sword here, and afterward, everyone will compete in a swordfight. The victor will win the sword."

Shi Feiyang said, "Why doesn't the person just keep the sword for themselves? Why must they offer it to everyone?"

An old man beside them, with a head full of gray hair and eyes flashing like lightning, dressed in a wealthy man's attire, who had been eyeing Shi Feiyang for a while, now spoke up, "From Jiangxi's Nanchang, there is a young master named Tao Jun, who has been fond of wielding spears and sticks since childhood but never met a famous teacher.

His father passed away early, leaving behind a fortune, which he has spent hiring teachers. Renowned for his generosity, he is known in Jianghu as the 'Young Mencius.' Recently, he went to Jiangling for business and unexpectedly acquired the much-coveted Immortal Slaying Sword. He then widely issued a challenge to heroes, stating he would bring the sword to Yellow Mountain tomorrow.

He wants the heroes from all over to compete in a swordfight, and the final victor will receive the sword from him. However, there is one condition: he hopes that the victor will take him as a disciple. Hence, this Yellow Mountain swordfight came to be."

Shi Feiyang asked, "Isn't he afraid someone might take the sword from him before the event?"

The old man chuckled, "The young lad has thought of that as well and has somehow concealed it. No one can find him; we can only wait here."

"So that's how it is." Shi Feiyang pondered; this must be the effect of the Heavenly Demon Immortal Slaying Sword.

The old man looked at him and asked for his name and background, to which Shi Feiyang openly replied before asking the old man the same.

"I am Qiu Shaoliang, known in Jianghu by the nickname 'Life-taking Swordsman.'" His eyes sparkled as he focused intensely on Shi Feiyang, "Have you heard of me?"

Shi Feiyang shook his head, "I have not."

Ling Yunfeng pulled on his clothes from behind, whispering as they stepped aside, "Don't talk too much with that old man."

"Why? Do you know him?"

"I don't know him, but the way he looks at people is terrifying!" Ling Yunfeng was usually defiant, but at this moment, she felt terror-stricken by Qiu Shaoliang's gaze and didn't even dare to look in that direction.

"What's there to fear? I'll go over and chat with him again." Shi Feiyang thought Qiu Shaoliang was a seasoned Jianghu veteran who knew far more than Ling Yunfeng and the others, so he went to talk with Qiu Shaoliang.

Qiu Shaoliang asked him, "Aren't you afraid of me?"

Shi Feiyang laughed, "Why should I be afraid of you?"

"Good! Then come and have a detailed chat with me over there." Qiu Shaoliang led Shi Feiyang to the base of a pine tree by the cliff, and the two sat opposite each other to talk.

Qiu Shaoliang said, "You don't seem like an ordinary spoiled rich kid. I've seen plenty who fancy martial arts, but none like you."

Shi Feiyang repeated the story he had told earlier.

Qiu Shaoliang neither agreed nor disagreed but looked at the treasure beads inlaid in the sword scabbard, recounting their origins and values as if they were his own treasures, one by one, "This bead of yours, came from the Mingyu Immortal Market, produced by Outer Heaven Divine Mountain, a thirty-year-old Deep Sea Pearl with a purple halo around it, this one alone is worth three hundred Dragon Coins..."

Shi Feiyang raised his thumb in admiration, "Elder, you have sharp eyes!"

He then inquired about the Jianghu situation from Qiu Shaoliang. His martial arts were a hundred times superior to Ling Yunfeng and the others, and naturally, he had different contacts. He first listed the masters of various factions in the world, then talked about the Sword Immortals. He had been looking for a Sword Immortal to become his mentor for many years, but without success.

"This Yellow Mountain swordfight is bound to attract Sword Immortals!" Qiu Shaoliang said with certainty.

"How can you be so sure? Would a Sword Immortal come to compete for a mundane treasure sword?"

"The sword coming to the mountain this time is no ordinary mortal world treasure sword. Before coming here, I encountered a Sword Immortal. She told me that this treasure sword is unlike the seven that appeared in the past. It's a Flying Sword used by Immortals. She ordered me to get it at all costs, and if I do, she'll take me as a disciple."

As he spoke these words, he was always observing Shi Feiyang's reaction, especially when mentioning the Sword Immortal.

Sensing this mood, Shi Feiyang realized his act was not convincing enough; he hadn't truly immersed himself in the role. Even on his way up the mountain, he had "slipped out of character," feeling "ethereal and detached" again. How could he experience the Earth Evil Transformation like that?

He quickly visualized a situation that fit his current identity and responded, "Really? You actually met a Sword Immortal? What kind of Sword Immortal was she?"

Qiu Shaoliang was satisfied with his reaction, "She's a Daoist nun, a true Sword Immortal. I saw with my own eyes as she released her flying sword and shattered rocks a hundred yards away. I see your inner strength is truly extraordinary. If you can help me obtain the Immortal Slaying Sword tomorrow, I will introduce you to her. Whether you can become her disciple will depend on your luck."

"If you're saying that, it seems to be true. If so, let's agree on that. I'll help you get the sword, and you introduce me to the Sword Immortal. I just don't know how to address this Sword Immortal by her Dharma name."

Shi Feiyang also wanted to see which Sword Immortal was tired of living and wanted to compete for the Heavenly Demon Immortal Slaying Sword.

Qiu Shaoliang shook his head, "I don't know, the Immortal didn't say."

With their pact made, the two were closer, and Qiu Shaoliang told him many tales of the Jianghu.

Night quickly fell and it was past midnight when suddenly Qiu Shaoliang pointed, "The person who just passed by, I know him. He's a one-legged bandit, goes by the name of Mao Tai. Because he is adept with throwing darts, he is called the Multi-armed Bear. He's lecherous by nature, committing rape and all sorts of acts. He must have taken an interest in the two companions you were with during the day."

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