Terran Guardian - Chapter 3714

Chapter 3691 The Master of the Mountain and Sea Sword

The sword intent was like a mountain, majestic and unmoving!

The sword intent was like the sea, with endless waves!

The mountains and seas were vast and boundless!

Encompassing all things!

When Shen Changqing observed this Mountain and Sea Sword Dao, he seemed to see the boundless sword intent transform into an ancient divine mountain, standing tall between the chaotic universe, enduring countless calamities without being worn down.

Then,

he saw the sword intent evolve again.

A vast ocean of raging waves engulfed the nine heavens.

This kind of sword Dao true intent was infinitely changeable, like a deep abyss and a towering mountain, containing boundless power.

He didn’t know how much time had passed.

When the seed of the Dao containing

the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao completely dissipated, Shen Changqing finally awoke from his state of enlightenment. The moment he opened his eyes, a scene of mountains and seas was already conceived in his eyes, and a vast and profound sword intent power spread out, faintly causing the great river of the Dao to tremble, as if echoing it from afar.

At this moment…

A figure, seemingly real yet unreal, emerged from the river of time. This figure, traversing the river of years, cast a glance, a hint of satisfaction in their eyes.

“Thank you for your guidance, Senior!”

Shen Changqing bowed respectfully to the figure.

Although he had never met Lu Qingzhou, having comprehended his Dao, a karmic bond had been formed between them.

In fact, if one were to be truly serious, the figure could even be considered his master.

To impart knowledge and skills!

This was the grace of a teacher!

Of course.

Shen Changqing had cultivated step by step to this point, and if one were to consider it that way, he actually had quite a few masters.

After all, any cultivator who reached this level had received numerous opportunities and guidance from powerful figures.

But regardless,   Shen Changqing remembered

this kindness.   Of course,   Lu Qingzhou was dead.   Such a debt of gratitude could not be directly repaid.   If the figure had left behind any descendants, then it would be fine; otherwise, this favor would fall on the shoulders of the Xuanji Immortal Sect.   Then…   Shen Changqing, reflecting on his recent enlightenment, smiled.   ”This path to immortality is no less profound than my own creation, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Scripture. The Mountain and Sea Sword Dao… this person’s talent is truly extraordinary!”   He took a deep breath, his words filled with admiration for Lu Qingzhou.   It must be understood that   the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Scripture that Shen Changqing deduced was a fusion of numerous great Dao divine abilities, including the sword energy left behind by Jiu Ye, which he ultimately perfected .   Although Jiu Ye’s sword energy was infinitely mysterious, and he could only comprehend a small fraction of its essence, it was still enough to make the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Scripture stand out among its peers.   After all,   Jiu Ye’s cultivation was unfathomable.   The sword energy and Dao essence left behind by such a being were far from ordinary. The   fact that the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Scripture could be perfected from this demonstrates the terrifying power of such a divine Dao.   Even so,   the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao could still rival the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Scripture, highlighting the former’s strength.   It was only because Lu Qingzhou unexpectedly perished that Shen Changqing, with his comprehension, would have had no problem breaking through to the Ninth Tribulation level. He   might even have had a chance, as Lu Qingzhou had said, to one day attain the Saint realm.   Now,   observing the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao   allowed Shen Changqing to verify his own understanding.   He discovered that his comprehension of the Immortal Execution Sword Scripture still had some flaws that needed to be addressed; this great Dao divine power was not yet truly perfected.   Or perhaps, the Immortal   Execution Sword Scripture was not the path he would follow in the future.   ”To enter the Half-Saint realm, one must comprehend the Dao of Longevity. Only by finding a Dao of Longevity that truly suits oneself can one go further in the future!”   ”And what exactly is my Dao? Perhaps I need to ponder it carefully—”   Shen Changqing’s expression was serious. Such matters could not be rushed; everything was still early.   The next Great Tribulation   was still over a hundred million years away.   He had enough time to gradually find his own path.   Right now   , what Shen Changqing needed to do was observe the Dao of Longevity of a hundred families, in order to find his own true Dao.   The paths of his predecessors are not the ones he seeks to follow.   What he truly desires is to use their paths as nourishment to forge his own.   This process is destined to be slow, but Shen Changqing is patient enough to wait.   As for the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao before him   , he has now fully comprehended it.   After all, while   the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao is profoundly mysterious,   Shen Changqing’s foundation in swordsmanship is considerable.   Now, by comparing the two, he can naturally glimpse the true meaning of the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao.   Of course,   comprehending it thoroughly is one thing, becoming the next Lu Qingzhou is another.   Shen Changqing can only say that his understanding of the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao is deep enough that further study of such a great Dao would not be of much use.   But to say that he can become the second Lu Qingzhou based solely on his understanding of the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao is impossible.   Again ,   one’s own path is the one most suited to oneself.   The Mountain and Sea Sword Dao is Lu Qingzhou’s path; those who follow it will never be able to rival Lu Qingzhou.   And then…   Even in terms of cultivation level, Shen Changqing was far behind Lu Qingzhou.   Given all the factors at play, even if he fully comprehended the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao, he couldn’t directly become a second Lu Qingzhou.   Just as Shen Changqing was preparing to comprehend other Great Daos again, a subtle fluctuation came, and then the figure of Venerable Qingyao suddenly appeared.   ”Fellow Daoist Qingyao?”   Upon seeing the newcomer, Shen Changqing’s expression faltered slightly.   Then, he reacted and asked, “Could it be that thirty thousand years have already passed?”   To be honest,   time seemed to cease to exist within the Sitting Dao Peak, causing Shen Changqing to forget the passage of time outside.

Venerable Qingyao said, “Thirty thousand years haven’t arrived yet, but it’s almost there. At most, another thousand years will pass. I’ve come to check on your situation, fellow Daoist, lest we miss the appointed time!” She

then

looked at Shen Changqing, her expression shifting slightly: “More than twenty thousand years have passed since we last met. Your aura is somewhat different. Could it be that you’ve gained some insight?”

“I’ve observed the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao and have gained some understanding!”

Shen Changqing nodded, making no attempt to conceal his thoughts.

“The Mountain and Sea Sword Dao?”

Venerable Qingyao’s bright eyes showed a hint of surprise, followed by admiration.

“The Mountain and Sea Sword Dao was left behind by a semi-saint named Lu Qingzhou in the ancient times of our Xuanji Immortal Sect. He was known as the Master of the Mountain and Sea Sword, and his talent in swordsmanship was exceptional.

Among the many semi-saints in the history of our Xuanji Immortal Sect, his talent in swordsmanship was enough to rank among the top three.

It’s just a pity that Master Lu was besieged by powerful enemies, his own Dao foundation collapsed, and his Dao injury was difficult to heal, so he eventually perished.

But in that battle, Master Lu also killed two fifth-tribulation semi-saints and severely injured a sixth-tribulation semi-saint, bringing glory to our Xuanji Immortal Sect!”

“Before Master Lu perished, he left behind the inheritance of the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao on the Sitting Dao Peak. It’s just a pity that this kind of longevity Dao is mysterious and unpredictable, and very few people can truly comprehend it.

I didn’t expect that you, fellow Daoist, would comprehend this kind of longevity Dao in less than 30,000 years. It can be seen that your comprehension is also top-notch!”

Venerable Qingyao did not hide her admiration.

She had also tried to comprehend the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao, but unfortunately, she couldn’t grasp much of it.

That path to immortality was incredibly powerful, and her own comprehension of swordsmanship wasn’t particularly high; forcing herself to comprehend it only resulted in injury.

Eventually,

Venerable Qingyao gave up on the idea of comprehending the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao.

Just as she said,

since Lu Qingzhou’s fall, many cultivators from the Xuanji Immortal Sect wanted to comprehend the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao. After all

, the Mountain and Sea Sword Master’s reputation shook the entire sect. As a fourth-tribulation half-saint, facing the siege of several powerful half-saints, he was able to fight beyond his level, killing two fifth-tribulation half-saints and severely injuring a sixth-tribulation half-saint.

Such strength was astonishing.

Some cultivators even speculated that if that sixth-tribulation half-saint hadn’t joined forces with two other fifth-tribulation half-saints to attack, he might have perished under Lu Qingzhou’s sword.

Therefore,

Lu Qingzhou’s strength was undeniable. The

Mountain and Sea Sword Dao he left behind was also highly coveted.

Everyone wanted to become the next Mountain and Sea Sword Master.

But alas…

Such supreme sword arts are not something everyone can cultivate and comprehend.

Without sufficient sword aptitude and top-tier comprehension, it’s utterly impossible to truly comprehend the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao and reclaim the former title of the Mountain and Sea Sword Master.

Shen Changqing’s current ability to comprehend the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao is, in Qingyao Venerable’s eyes, extraordinary.

“After this battle, if you have time, you can continue to come to Zuodao Peak to comprehend it. Perhaps one day, you will truly master the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao and reclaim the title of the Lu Sword Master!”

she said calmly.

Indeed!

In Qingyao Venerable’s view, Shen Changqing probably only has a rudimentary understanding of the Mountain and Sea Sword Dao; to truly master this path of immortality, he is still far from it. Shen Changqing didn’t say much

about this

, but changed the subject.

“Since there are only a thousand years left, I might as well leave Zuodao Peak and bring the other half-saint with me.”

“That would be best.”

Qingyao Venerable nodded; this was another reason for entering Zuodao Peak ahead of schedule.

A thousand years is not a long time. Since Shen Changqing made his promise, the Xuanji Immortal Sect has not wasted any more time searching for a second Half-Saint as an ally.

If the second Half-Saint that Shen Changqing mentioned does not come this time, it will be extremely disadvantageous for the Xuanji Immortal Sect.

In that case,

the Xuanji Immortal Sect can only involve other Immortal Emperors.

But in such a Half-Saint competition, involving an Immortal Emperor is no different from admitting defeat.

Shen Changqing’s words are exactly what Venerable Qingyao wanted.

…

Several days later.

Shen Changqing left the Xuanji Immortal Sect.

At the same time,

he also carried a star map given to him by Venerable Qingyao.

This star map records the coordinates of the Chaotic Void Sea and the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, which is enough to prevent cultivators from getting lost in the chaotic void.

This is also something that many cultivators must prepare when exploring the chaos.

However,

the star map is not very meaningful to Shen Changqing.

He has stayed in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm for a long time, during which he has formed many karmic connections. He only needs to sense it slightly to barely identify the direction of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

To say he was lost was simply untrue.

Besides,

Shen Changqing had no intention of actually returning to the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm.

He was merely finding a reason to leave the Xuanji Immortal Sect and then release the Chang Geng Demon God.

To make it more plausible, after leaving the Chaotic Void Sea, Shen Changqing randomly chose a star to cultivate in seclusion for a hundred years before finally returning to the Xuanji Immortal Sect with the Chang Geng Demon God.