Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 319 - 319 318 Sword Cultivator Community

319: Chapter 318: Sword Cultivator Community 319: Chapter 318: Sword Cultivator Community After the Black and White Fiends had left, Crab Claw Island regained its tranquility for a while.

Hou Niao resolutely continued his cultivation plan, striving to expand his achievements in Earth Element Escape, to fly higher, farther, and faster, and to solidify every micro-manipulation of his Flying Sword.

He knew that each effort he put forth now was laying a more solid foundation for himself, and would determine the height of his future realm, which is why, even though the Thunder Triangle wasn’t too far from Crab Island, he never set foot there.

Around Crab Island, a flock of seagulls soared freely; sometimes they gathered in formation to circle in the air, other times they swooped in pairs or threes towards the sea surface, or as a single gull as lightning-fast as they snatched up the plump fish…

Seagulls always hovered near the island and reefs because it was easier to find food here.

Among this group of seagulls, there was a special existence—an individual who considered himself one of the birds.

Over the past months, the flock seemed familiar with his presence, treating him as one of their own; aside from the obvious difference in size, he wasn’t much different from them.

Swooping just like them, wrestling with the wind and waves on the sea surface just like them, capturing fish just like them…

except he did not eat them.

In such a blend, Hou Niao fully enjoyed the joy of flight; maybe after reaching a certain realm, he would no longer need to do this, traveling through the cosmos, traversing space, instantly reaching the stars afar.

But that was for the future, after the Nascent Transformation, something too distant to consider now.

Those below the Golden Core, including the Golden Core stage, could not integrate the understanding of the Great Dao into their flight, so their flight remained close to nature, learning from flying creatures, especially within the God Sensing Realm.

That was the purpose of playing with the seabirds; practising alone was not only monotonous but also lacked clear purpose, and would not lead to understanding the many variations in flying poses.

In the art of flying, it was essential to have peers to race and challenge you.

It was in such a communal environment with the birds that Hou Niao truly elevated his Sword Control Technique to a new level.

Flying was not just about speed; at the relatively similar absolute speeds in the God Sensing Realm, what really tested each cultivator was their control of flight: the various adjustments in posture in the sky, how to maintain distance, how to stop and start abruptly, how to circle for the most advantageous hunt, how to swoop with the most ferocity and sharpness, and so on.

Flight was not simply a matter of being able to fly; before understanding the laws of space, the creatures of nature were his best teachers.

Because he was the most generous in the group, there were always many seagulls following him, becoming a sight to behold outside Crab Claw Island.

Control of the Flying Sword progressed in tandem; the seagulls used their sharp talons, and he used his Flying Sword.

The speed of the dive in flight, combined with the speed of the fish swimming and the refraction of the water surface with its variable depths, all contributed to the enormous challenge of catching fish.

But control arose from this; from initially missing seven or eight out of ten swords, to later never failing, and then eventually being able to only stun rather than kill, and finally reaching the level where one sword could catch several fish.

This precise operation slowly became instinctive through such training, ingrained in his very bones and blood.

Several months later, while frolicking with the flock of birds, he suddenly stopped and gazed into the distance; there, two black dots were quickly closing in.

He didn’t retreat; on one hand, he wanted to test his own swordsmanship, and on the other, the manner in which the two black dots moved seemed very familiar?

Without waiting even a quarter of an hour, two streaks of sword light halted abruptly before his eyes, revealing two figures; one of them, without a word and without indication of an attack, sent a Flying Sword cleaving down towards him.

Hou Niao remained calm and collected; his Flying Sword flew out, precisely intercepting in mid-air; the timing, the position, the speed were all just right, except that due to the vast difference in their cultivations, his own Flying Sword was shaken so badly that it wobbled, nearly losing control.

Just as he was about to counterattack, his opponent’s flying sword was retracted, and the person who performed the sword emission gave a dashing bow,

“Quanzhen’s Duanmu Chai, Li E, has arrived unexpectedly.

Please don’t take offense, Junior Hou.”

Hou Niao had anticipated this.

From the escape technique used in their sword control, he already knew what was happening.

Both men were seniors from Quanzhen Sect in the Lizhi Sea, well-known and respected figures in the commercial guild.

“Hou Niao, I have seen Senior Duanmu, Senior Li.”

Identifying each other through flying swords is the best way to recognize identity, far clearer than any kind of talisman or instruction, true is true, false is false.

Under the trial of a sword, all is revealed.

Duanmu Chai scrutinized him from head to toe, his gaze invasive, not bothering to hide it; he exuded the presence of a domineering elder brother of the sect.

The Quanzhen Sect does not have a separate system in place in the Lizhi Sea, mainly because this is a place where individual strength is valued, where innate nature is worshipped and freedom cherished, not easily constrained; moreover, there are conflicts with the Lihai Jiedu Mansion.

Despite the loose arrangement, since they all come from the same sect, there should be mutual care, especially towards newcomers who have just arrived.

In the Tongtian Three Realms, Duanmu Chai and Li E are two significantly prominent figures, one in the Natural Realm, the other in the God Sensing Realm; with strong power and deep cultivation, they have each cultivated in Lizhi Sea for over twenty years, naturally taking on the responsibility of the big brothers of the sect.

This time, Duanmu Chai happened to return to Mirage City and learned that there was a new member in the sect who had come to the Outer Sea, so he and Li E came together to visit; it was a gesture of care and also meant to offer support from behind the scenes.

Just talking about realm, Duanmu Chai’s realm is nearly on par with Capital Commandant Li.

He is considered a renowned figure among cultivators below Golden Core in this area, the type even pirates would avoid tangling with.

“Let’s go, we’ll take a look at your Crab Claw Island.”

Duanmu Chai’s words and actions all had an undeniable bullishness, and Hou Niao did not resist.

Being a junior to someone on the same level as Capital Commandant Li, he had no complaints.

The three slowly flew towards Crab Claw Island, the scenery along the way clear and tranquil, the blue sea and sky stretching into the distance.

But to two Upper Cultivators who had practiced in the Lizhi Sea for decades, such things were too common, nothing special.

In terms of the beauty of islands and reefs, this place could not really be mentioned.

“The place is a bit remote, and the resources are quite limited.

Junior Hou, are you encountering any difficulties in your cultivation here?” Li E asked from the side.

When cultivators speak to each other, even among fellow sect brothers, they must mind their manners.

Li E’s question was actually asking whether Hou Niao was satisfied with this place?

If he really came here by drawing lots, they could try to arrange a place with richer resources for him.

Of course, it all depends on the individual.

When it comes to cultivation, no one can make decisions for someone else.

Hou Niao replied politely, “It’s not bad, I quite like it here.

After all, I’ve just arrived in the Lizhi Sea, and I want to get accustomed to it first before considering anything else.”

This was a veiled decline, which was within expectations.

Duanmu Chai frowned slightly, “Junior Hou, it’s been nearly half a year since you came to Crab Claw Island.

Have any unfamiliar cultivators come here to bother you?”