This Sword is the Secret of Heaven!

Above the firmament, the myriad tribulation thunderclouds quietly dissipated.

Lin Huaian raised his head, thinking that according to his calculations, Ji Xin should be arriving at this time.

Sure enough, the next moment, a large amount of spiritual energy spread out in the martial arts arena, like dust and mist.

Gradually, a clear figure emerged from the dust and mist, his expression calm, as if Mount Tai collapsing before him wouldn’t change his countenance.

Grayish-white spiritual energy surrounded him incessantly, setting him off like an immortal, his entire being exuding the aura of a senior cultivator, moving people’s hearts.

But only Lin Huaian could see that Ji Xin was actually a bit bewildered.

Because Ji Xin also hadn’t expected the martial arts arena to become like this today.

“Greetings, Sect Leader.”

Taking advantage of the fact that no one had reacted yet, Lin Huaian bent down, offering his respects.

After Lin Huaian said this, the other disciples realized what was happening and followed suit.

Ji Xin took out the horsetail whisk in his arms and swirled it around, indicating that there was no need for such formality.

His gaze lingered between Lin Huaian and Si Qingxue, who was hiding behind him, circling them twice before finally revealing a satisfied expression: “Huaian.”

Lin Huaian didn’t speak, only turning around to pat Si Qingxue, who then hesitantly walked out from behind Lin Huaian to pay her respects to Ji Xin.

The next moment, Ji Xin’s spiritual energy spread out, his immortal eyes gleaming.

He stared intently at Si Qingxue, the calmness on his face gradually disappearing, replaced by utter shock:

“It’s actually, a Congenital Sword Saint Physique!”

Upon hearing this, the disciples were instantly overwhelmed with shock.

What did Congenital Sword Saint Physique mean?

Born a sword cultivator, a talent that startles the world, sword intent like the sea, unparalleled comprehension.

This type of cultivator, unlike other Sacred Physique possessors who are born with extraordinary signs, doesn’t possess any special characteristics in the early stages.

It remains hidden within the owner, like an undercurrent lurking beneath the tide.

However, the undercurrent will eventually erupt.

When exactly the Congenital Sword Saint Physique will reveal its extraordinary nature is a mystery in the history of the cultivation world, and no one has been able to summarize its pattern.

Some Sword Saint Physiques receive enlightenment from supreme sword immortals, like a sudden awakening.

Others become kings through constant battles and gain true understanding.

Still others accidentally enter immortal realms and have their sword saint acupoints directly opened by the power of the Great Dao.

Although no one knows the conditions for unlocking the Congenital Sword Saint Physique, one thing is certain: the awakening of the Sword Saint Physique is bound to be accompanied by a great opportunity!

Thinking of this, everyone’s first reaction was to look at Lin Huaian.

Because Si Qingxue’s awakening was inextricably linked to the sword scar that Lin Huaian had casually drawn!!

It could be said that without Lin Huaian’s sword strike, there would be no awakening of Si Qingxue’s sword physique!

Lin Huaian didn’t notice that everyone’s attention was focused on him, because Si Qingxue had shrunk back behind him after paying her respects.

While it was a good thing that she was so attached to him, Lin Huaian was still a bit afraid of his true strength being exposed.

‘Si Qingxue must be so attached to him because she thought he was a powerful cultivation expert.

If she were to discover one day that he was actually just a useless person, she would inevitably turn dark and leave on the spot, and would even retaliate against him in the future, just like Yun Ling.’

Lin Huaian had a bit of a headache, but he didn’t show it on the surface.

He reached out and ruffled Si Qingxue’s soft hair.

Si Qingxue didn’t speak, her eyelashes were long and delicate, fluttering gently in the autumn breeze along with her dark hair.

The burst of sword intent had torn her robe in several places, so Lin Huaian could even see the child’s beautiful and delicate collarbone, as well as her fair and tender skin, from the torn neckline.

‘She looks exactly like a girl.’

Thinking this, Lin Huaian was a bit lost in thought.

Everyone was stunned, because Lin Huaian was still able to remain calm in the face of a future peerless sword cultivator.

Even though they were already close to madness, Lin Huaian’s gaze remained calm, his movements and expressions radiating a light and ethereal immortal aura, just like a true immortal.

Ji Xin realized that he had been a bit too excited when he saw Lin Huaian’s appearance, so he silently straightened his body again.

At the same time, he couldn’t stop the wild joy in his heart, because Lin Huaian was indeed different from before.

‘Not only did my Tianming Sect gain a future sword immortal, but we also unearthed a treasure disciple with limitless potential!’

“Right,” Ji Xin suddenly remembered something, his emotions becoming a bit more agitated,

“Huaian, I just heard the disciples report that you drew a sword scar that allowed Si Qingxue to have an epiphany?”

Lin Huaian nodded silently.

He knew that he didn’t have any flaws now.

If it were the previous him, even if he drew a sword scar with all his might, he wouldn’t be able to fool anyone.

But now it was different, now he had Si Qingxue as ironclad proof.

If others looked at the sword scar and couldn’t feel the sword intent, they wouldn’t suspect Lin Huaian.

Instead, they’d blame themselves, thinking that they lacked the comprehension to understand Lin Huaian’s sword intent!

“Good,” Ji Xin said, excitedly rubbing his hands together, “Let this teacher take a look.

I have cultivated for three hundred years, yet I have never seen such a grand spectacle of a Sword Saint Physique awakening, nor have I ever personally seen a sword scar that could enlighten a Sword Saint Physique.”

The disciples quickly cleared a path for Ji Xin, many of them looking longingly at the sword scar.

Although they knew that even the talented Liu Yan couldn’t comprehend it, so they definitely had no hope, who could remain calm in the face of such an opportunity?

Ji Xin took three steps in two, almost jogging all the way to the sword scar.

He saw that the sword scar was only three inches long, seemingly fierce, but actually only scratching the surface of the ground, not going deep at all.

This could be because the wielder was too weak and lacked cultivation, or it could be intentional.

And Lin Huaian… was obviously the latter!

Around the sword scar, small pieces of gravel were scattered, rolling in the breeze, either drifting away into the world or sinking back into the sword scar.

A short quarter of an hour passed, during which the disciples didn’t dare to breathe loudly, afraid of disturbing Ji Xin and missing the meaning of the sword scar.

Looking at the ancient and simple sight of the gravel sword scar before him, Ji Xin couldn’t help but sigh silently.

Because he couldn’t see anything.

He actually couldn’t see anything?!

How was that possible?

How could this be?

I am a Void Refinement Realm cultivator, a powerhouse who carries the great fortune of the entire Tianming Sect Holy Land, one of the ten strongest cultivators in the Holy Dynasty,

An experienced Daoist who has lived for three hundred years, and Ji Xin, who stood out from countless geniuses to finally stand here!

This is unscientific, impossible!

Cold sweat began to run down Ji Xin’s forehead.

Logically speaking, even if he wasn’t a sword cultivator, he should have an instinctive reaction to the true meaning of the Great Dao.

But looking at this sword scar, he really, really couldn’t see anything…

‘Wow, very terrifying, brother.’

After trying unsuccessfully for another five minutes, he silently moved his feet and walked to Si Qingxue’s side.

Putting on the air of an elder who had seen through everything, he asked Si Qingxue in a lofty tone:

“Si Qingxue, it seems that everyone is curious about what you just felt.

Although I, as the Sect Leader, have some insights, it is difficult for me, as a swordplay layman, to describe them.

So, you should explain it.”

Lin Huaian started to stifle a laugh when he heard this.

He had indeed guessed that Ji Xin would use this trick, but the situation was even more hilarious than he had imagined.

“Eh, me…” Si Qingxue, meeting the burning gazes of the crowd, became even more flustered.

She hurriedly hid behind Lin Huaian, sticking her head out from beside Lin Huaian’s shoulder and answering Ji Xin in a soft voice,

“I don’t know what I felt either.

It was just that when I saw Senior Brother’s sword scar, a very hot thing suddenly gushed out from inside my body, and then everything happened naturally…”

Ji Xin was silent, thinking that what you said was as good as saying nothing.

“Then let me share a few of my humble opinions,” the old man was a little embarrassed, unable to say that he didn’t understand anything.

So, Ji Xin turned away and faced the tens of thousands of disciples, opening his mouth with great enthusiasm,

“First, look at this three-inch sword scar, not long or short, just right at nine inches.

In the Immortal Realm, nine is the ultimate of all things, nine nine returns to one, all living things combine with the earth.

And this sword scar was drawn by Huaian with an ordinary iron sword, just floating on the surface, without even deepening it by a single point.

Just this control over power is enough for you to cultivate for several years!”

The surrounding disciples suddenly understood, and they praised him one after another.

Si Qingxue blinked curiously, continuing to cower behind Lin Huaian.

Li Tao silently returned to Lin Huaian’s side.

She noticed that Lin Huaian’s heart was beating a little faster, so she closed her eyes peacefully, thinking that this acceleration was indeed because she was close.

‘Senior Brother, you are truly an easy-to-understand man.’

Lin Huaian had the feeling of being ridiculed by his own teacher.

Because he didn’t have good control over his strength, he really didn’t have the strength to cut the sword into the ground, but it wasn’t easy to say that, so he could only silently hide his shame in his heart, and didn’t have time to stop Li Tao from approaching.

“As for the sword intent within, I can’t comment rashly, I can only say, the Dao of Heaven is like this, as for the sword intent itself, I can only say one sentence,”

Ji Xin turned around and said in a deep voice –

“This sword, is the key to the heavenly secret!”