"Hmm?"

A terrifying sword momentum descended, akin to a massive mountain brutally suppressing Li Nan and Fang Yuan from above, causing their expressions to change instantly.

Looking around, they saw a streak of Holy Sword Light pressing down with an overwhelming terrifying aura, as if it could annihilate all living beings in this world.

The sword light did not completely slash down but hovered above their heads, emitting a suffocating formidable pressure.

"Consider this a lesson. If you dare provoke me again, you will bear the consequences."

Ji Chen's indifferent voice sounded, clearly reaching the ears of everyone around.

The sword light eventually dissipated in mid-air. He did not deliver a lethal blow because the first iron rule of the Celestial Emperor's Mansion was not to cause fatalities; conflict among fellow disciples was a major taboo.

However, today's clash served as a lesson and warning to Li Nan and Fang Yuan, who, having just joined the Celestial Emperor's Mansion and choosing Spirit Peak, thought it easy to bully. Little did they expect to hit a hard wall today.

After withdrawing, Ji Chen did not linger, striding away swiftly, exiting Celestial Emperor City, and returning to Spirit Peak to begin his cultivation.

Meanwhile.

At Dao Peak, under a waterfall, a young man was sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, seemingly deep in cultivation.

The man's name was Shen Yan, having joined Dao Peak for many years, making him quite famous throughout the Celestial Emperor's Mansion, with cultivation reaching Half-Saint Realm.

In front of Shen Yan, Li Nan and Fang Yuan approached.

Now, the two appeared somewhat disheveled, looking haggard and disheveled.

"Did a Ninth Layer Celestial Essence Realm person beat you into this state?"

After hearing their words, Shen Yan slowly opened his eyes.

"Indeed, Brother Shen Yan, although that guy only possesses Ninth Layer Celestial Essence Realm power, he has comprehended Great Dao Sword Intent. We had no resistance against him," Fang Yuan spoke.

Today, he and Li Nan were defeated by Ji Chen in front of many people, intimidated by Great Dao Sword Intent, losing all face.

Being veterans of Celestial Emperor's Mansion, they were humiliated by a newcomer, a fact they couldn't accept.

If they wished to regain their honor, the only option was to ask Brother Shen Yan to deliver a lesson to Ji Chen.

"Great Dao Sword Intent, huh..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yan squinted, pondering briefly before saying, "Interesting, such a sword dao genius choosing Spirit Peak over Sword Peak?"

In Shen Yan's understanding, Great Dao Sword Intent was extraordinary, an ethereal presence, only two among countless talented disciples at Sword Peak successfully comprehended it.

Given Ji Chen's talent, joining Sword Peak would surely grant him special cultivation focus.

However, he chose Spirit Peak, which naturally seemed unbelievable.

"Brother, this person is truly arrogant, even making harsh statements before leaving, leaving us publicly humiliated," Li Nan spoke again.

Shen Yan said, "Don't worry, you've achieved many things following me over the years. Now that you've been humiliated, I won't sit idly by."

Upon hearing this, Li Nan and Fang Yuan's faces lit up with joy, quickly saying, "Thank you, Brother Shen Yan, for upholding justice."

"Tomorrow, I will send Wushuang with you to Spirit Peak. With his actions, it won't be a problem," Shen Yan said again.

"Brother Wushuang?"

The two exchanged glances, joy appearing on their faces.

Sword Wushuang, currently one of the top talents of Dao Peak's younger generation, had previously cultivated at Sword Peak for three years, his sword technique reaching extraordinary to saintly levels.

Later, he joined Dao Peak, recruited by Shen Yan, remaining by his side, having resolved various issues for Shen Yan.

With his action this time, Li Nan and Fang Yuan believed defeating Ji Chen wouldn't be difficult.

Soon, after expressing gratitude, they also left.

…

Meanwhile, at Spirit Peak, within Qixian Residence.

Ji Chen had long entered a cultivation state, beginning to comprehend the Floating Cloud Sword Technique.

It was a Celestial Rank High Level martial technique, reportedly created by a former Master of Sword Peak, incredibly profound, containing the true meaning of sword dao.

In recent years, many disciples of Sword Peak attempted to master it, but unfortunately, this sword technique was exceptionally advanced. In the current Celestial Emperor's Mansion, those who truly mastered it and could execute it likely numbered fewer than a handful.

Ji Chen sat cross-legged, within his mental force field, his Dao Body holding a sword, repeatedly practicing the Floating Cloud Sword Technique.

Time passed.

Gradually, deep into the night.

"Phew!"

Ji Chen awoke from his cultivation state, opened his eyes, and exhaled deeply, joy appearing on his face, "Unexpectedly, it only took half a night to comprehend the Floating Cloud Sword Technique."

Previously, when registering this sword technique with the Elder at Cultivation Technique Hall, Ji Chen learned its uniqueness from him.

It was said that many disciples borrowed it over the years, but ultimately all wasted their time, with very few truly comprehending it.

Initially, Ji Chen also thought he would likely fail.

Yet unexpectedly, just half a night was enough for him to master this intricate sword technique, evidently outside Ji Chen's expectations.

"Celestial Rank High Level Sword Technique, if integrated with Great Dao Sword Intent, I wonder what level of power it could reach?"

He mused, eager to find someone to test his sword.

In his previous life, although he had numerous such sword techniques, he had never cultivated a Celestial Tier Sword Technique.

After all, in his previous life, he focused mainly on studying the Alchemy Dao rather than being a sword cultivator.

"Maybe during the day, I could find Gu Hao and the others to test its power; for now, let's see the mysteries of the so-called Profound Spirit Scripture?"

While musing, Ji Chen soon took out an Ancient Scripture.

It was the Profound Spirit Scripture previously handed down by Saint Venerable Huanglong, a complete Great Emperor Scripture.

Without hesitation, he began reading, memorizing the scripture's incantations, attempting to cultivate with it.

Time slowly passed.

Gradually, it's unclear how long, but the distant sky began to brighten.

"Phew!"

Ji Chen awoke again from cultivation, exhaling deeply, somewhat regretful, "This Profound Spirit Scripture truly differs from other Emperor Scriptures; comprehending it isn't a simple task."

This cultivation attempt didn't succeed; the information within the scripture's incantations was too profound. Comprehending it overnight was simply impossible.

"The scripture's incantations, each word and line, contains the true essence of the Great Dao, requiring careful interpretation. Although difficult, constant effort can achieve success given ample time."

He muttered, then closed his eyes again, entering a cultivation state to continue comprehending the Profound Spirit Scripture.

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