Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 874: 873: First Glimpse of Dawn

Chapter 874: Chapter 873: First Glimpse of Dawn

Hou Niao and the others watched these plagues leave, their hearts filled with indignation yet unable to act upon it. Now was not the time to act on impulse, nor did they have the ability to do so. Just Zhi Xuan alone might not even be his match, and then there was Yijie, who smiled like the Maitreya Buddha, and Rong Guang, proud as a pine…

These people were all his future opponents, not only on Hell Star but also in potential confrontations in the future Jinxiu World.

The high cultivators of the Upper Realm were not just talk; in fact, each had power that matched their status. He was progressing, but others had complete inheritances and a sound system, making their progress even faster over the past twenty years.

Hong Kan Daoist came to his side, “They won’t come again for now, right?”

Hou Niao shook his head. How could he know? Perhaps with the restraint of people like Yue Duo, they wouldn’t return for the time being, but it was a fragile balance that could be broken any day, and who could guard against them every day?

“Daoist Brother, I find it strange that I appreciate the camaraderie of the Daoists who came to aid us this time, but why choose the weaker side?”

Hong Kan gave a helpless smile, “It’s the only choice. You must know, sometimes the infighting within the Daoist Sect can be much more brutal than facing external enemies; what could the Sword Sect do to us? At most, fight a battle and kill some people. But the Daoist Sect would not only beat you but would also annex you and finally uproot your foundation and replace it with their own. So, tell me, which is more dangerous?”

Hou Niao nodded. Though the words were coarse, the reasoning was not. These are experiences steeped in blood in the Cultivation World of the Universe, not results from judgments but rather historical lessons.

Hong Kan, a Daoist who has a profound understanding of the external world, was from the Eight Main Stars of the Anchor Chain. Even though he never mentioned his Daoist sect publicly, claiming he didn’t want to disgrace his sect, he could gather a group of cultivators to dedicate themselves to him on Shiqi Land. His capabilities were evident.

With a chuckle, “In terms of positioning, to gain greater benefits, one must stand on the weaker side. Adding to perfection is never as good as offering help in need; it’s not hard to understand this rationale.”

Hou Niao said earnestly, “Though I don’t know how to get out in a few decades, if there is a way, we must move forward together.”

Hong Kan Daoist had been waiting for this statement. In fact, there’s one point he didn’t mention. Back when he was still cultivating within his sect, his masters often said that the Anchor Chain was struggling in the New Era because they lacked firm positioning. They actually had the opportunity to stand with a great Sword Immortal but, unfortunately, not everyone had the courage. Especially when shouldering the burden of one side of the universe, most would choose to follow the old ways, taking one step at a time.

He didn’t know what this Sword Cultivator before him would become in the future, but it was a hope, a chance to remedy historical regrets. He didn’t have much burden, just his own life and death, at most a few dozen trustworthy companions. A small boat was easier to turn around.

Hou Niao returned to his cultivation valley. He would not continue to train the Golden Core with the Thunder Whip for now. He had a more important task, which was to replicate the disc cutting technique of the Ying Yuan disciple he saw in the Trial Arena onto himself.

He had some new ideas that needed to be tested.

The Water Fairy followed him, “Shall I protect you during this time?”

This was not offering combat protection but providing essential protection when cultivating a new and challenging skill. Exploring new cultivation techniques was a kind of adventure, as dangerous as battle. A single misstep could lead to eternal damnation, and such innovation could not be achieved lightly.

Hou Niao was a bit surprised, “Do you know what I’m about to do?”

The Water Fairy sighed, “It’s been twenty years. If I still knew nothing, wouldn’t I just be a piece of wood? I cultivate the Life Protection Talisman of the洞微左契, which can be used in both cultivation and combat and has a remarkable effect on balancing internal secrets and overcoming internal fire deviations…”

Hou Niao understood her intentions, wanting to give back in some way. Although he didn’t think it was necessary, he still found it hard to refuse.

“Then, my safety is in your hands.”

He thought about it and felt it necessary to explain in detail to avoid seeming perfunctory, “I intend to manipulate the Five Elements within the Purple Mansion, using it to slice the Sword Seed and form a Flying Sword…”

The Water Fairy murmured, “Primordial Opening, radiance shines upon the heavens. How mysterious the Dragon-Han Dao is, forming the Eight Meeting Formation. Brilliance reflects within the void, Flowing Light in the Three Realms…”

Hou Niao ignored her. These ancient matters were too elusive. He had his ideas, drawn from the rotation technique of the Ying Yuan Daoist’s disc.

He certainly wouldn’t put an artifact into the Purple Mansion; it was impossible. Similarly, he didn’t know much about the Yin-Yang disc, but what he gained was this unconventional way of thinking, a nondogmatic approach to innovation, which he valued most in his interactions with cultivators from the outside universe.

The mind must open up. Only by listening, seeing, and experiencing more can one overcome the finite wisdom of a person. It couldn’t cover everything, and thoughts would always be fixed within the rules and constraints cultivators faced growing up. Even though he was very rebellious in the Sword Dao, looking at it now, he hadn’t been rebellious enough, and his steps weren’t wide enough.

From the disc cutting technique, he discovered a possibility that he might also achieve it in the Purple Mansion, just by slightly changing the form. For example, using the Five Elements Mysterious Light to replace the Yin-Yang disc for cutting and emitting the Sword Seed.

He had been practicing the Five Elements Mysterious Light for decades, and the Sword Seed was now condensed with Golden Essence Qi, making this theoretically very possible.

Now he needed to put what was theoretical into practice and see the specific effects.

From a cultivation theory standpoint, it might be more sophisticated and full of infinite possibilities compared to the Magic Power Pulse Sword Emission of the Qingkong Sword Vein.

Thinking and doing came naturally to him after countless experiments over twenty years. Even if he failed, it was okay; he would continue with the next one. Such trials also helped him better understand the Sword Seed and the Five Elements, being a form of cultivation in itself.

As the Scripture of Salvation puts it, when you’ve failed a hundred times in cultivation and still survived, that’s a success in itself.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, he adjusted his body and mind to maintain the optimal state for cultivation, entering a state of emptiness. Then, he began the inward birth of Mysterious Light within the Purple Mansion.

By now, it had become instinct for him. Each time he activated the Five Elements Mysterious Light, it would start at the Purple Mansion, based on the Golden Core, guided by the Divine Soul, linking several of the most Mysterious aspects of his body together.

The Five Elements Mysterious Light rotated slowly, like a screen of light unfolding—yellow, blue, green, red, and cyan. Only the red and cyan, representing the Fire Element and Gold Element, were somewhat dim.

Rotating freely, unobstructed around the body, he began the most important attempt, brushing the Foot-long Sword Seed with the blue Water Element Mysterious Light…

No reaction, the Sword Seed remained unmoved, the Light’s radiance undiminished.

He had failed so many times that it no longer fazed him. The Water Element Mysterious Light failed, so he moved on to the Earth Element Mysterious Light, Wood Element Mysterious Light, Fire Element, Gold Element…

Still no reaction.

He was not discouraged; there was still the most crucial step unattempted,

manipulating the Five Elements Mysterious Light to rotate, forming a slow Light Wheel around the Sword Seed…

Instantly, several Sword Qi shot out rapidly!