58: Su Wanyue becomes an apprentice

The Lone Goose Swordsman elaborated on his understanding of the Sword Dao Realms in his notebook.

Human-Sword Unity is the starting point of the Sword Dao, or rather, the prerequisite for comprehending the Sword Dao.

The Sword Intent Realm counts as a major Realm of the Sword Dao, and it is also the first Realm.

After that, there is a major Realm called "Momentum."

This is not only true for the Sword Dao, but also for other Daos.

For example, in the Dao of Gale, the first Realm is the Gale Concept, which corresponds to Sword Intent.

Besides this, the Lone Goose Swordsman also mentioned Sword Grass.

"If one has not yet comprehended the Human-Sword Unity Realm, the probability of comprehending Sword Intent by refining Sword Grass is relatively low."

"If one has already comprehended the Human-Sword Unity Realm, refining a stalk of Sword Grass will surely allow one to comprehend Sword Intent or a nascent form of Sword Intent."

"If a Cultivator in the Refining Qi Realm can comprehend the nascent form of Sword Intent, comprehending the complete Sword Intent after Foundation Establishment will be a matter of course."

The Lone Goose Swordsman was very knowledgeable about Sword Grass.

Seeing this, Lin Yan suspected that this Lone Goose Swordsman was a member of the Sword Pavilion.

Because Sword Grass is a specialty of the Sword Pavilion.

Even if an outsider accidentally obtained a stalk of Sword Grass, they would not have such a profound understanding of it.

Afterward, Lin Yan saw a very interesting piece of gossip:

"That kid Qing Feng has gone mad, saying he wants to go to Canglan Mountain to pursue the Azure Blade Fairy!"

"He really isn't thinking straight. There are fragrant grasses everywhere in the world; I hope this kid realizes his mistake soon!"

In these few lines of gossip, the Azure Blade Fairy, who Lin Yan had been longing for, and a Cultivator named Qing Feng were mentioned.

"It seems that this Lone Goose Swordsman and the Azure Blade Fairy are from the same generation."

"The Azure Blade Fairy went to Canglan Mountain? What kind of place is that?"

Lin Yan's curiosity was piqued, but the Lone Goose Swordsman did not mention any follow-up events in the notebook.

Most of the content in this notebook was like this, fragmented and disjointed.

The Sword Testing Tournament was still proceeding in full swing.

The plaza at the Mountain Gate was crowded with people every day.

As a grand event held once every decade, its popularity was truly off the charts.

Many clever Disciples took the opportunity to set up stalls nearby, hawking spirit meals and spirit wine, and business was booming.

Lin Yan, on the other hand, always arrived just in time to participate in the sword matches, quickly winning the matches before leaving nonchalantly.

Experts are always mysterious and unpredictable; Luo Haoyu and others had the same style.

That night, inside the Qingyue Dwelling on the back mountain of the Spirit Herb Hall.

In the dim candlelight, Su Wan Yue, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened her eyes.

In an instant, a sharp silver sword light seemed to flash across her eyes.

"It's done!" A look of irrepressible joy appeared on her face.

Pointing her fingers to form a sword shape, a wisp of sharp, nascent Sword Intent condensed at her fingertips.

With a thought, that nascent Sword Intent broke through the dawn like a sharp blade and rose like sprouting bamboo, transforming into a translucent sword shadow suspended three zhang around her.

The sword body shimmered with a soft azure glow, and even the night wind made a metallic clanging sound when it passed through the sword shadow.

"Go!"

Su Wan Yue slashed out with her sword finger, and the roof of the small bamboo building was neatly sliced open.

The sword shadow showed no signs of slowing down, and wherever it passed, the entire night sky seemed to be torn apart by this sudden burst of Sword Intent.

"Is this... Sword Intent?"

The first to notice the abnormality was Ye Wangshu, who was keeping watch downstairs.

That sharp feeling, although not directed at her, still made an uncontrollable sense of trembling well up from the bottom of her heart.

"Senior Sister Su has succeeded!"

Before her words fell, two streaks of light tore through the night sky, rushing straight toward the Qingyue Dwelling like meteors falling upon the moon.

"Swish... Swish..."

The purple-robed Elder in the lead arrived by stepping through the air, his robes fluttering, and the "Spirit Herb Elder" jade plaque hanging at his waist shimmered with a warm, gentle luster.

This person was none other than the Grand Elder of the Spirit Herb Hall, Ji Mingxiao!

He stood in mid-air, but his gaze was fixed intently on the phantom of the Sword Intent around Su Wan Yue, and he laughed loudly:

"Hahaha, comprehending Sword Intent in the Qi Refinement Stage; I encountered a good seedling just after coming out of seclusion!"

Before his laughter had faded, another figure appeared.

This was a stern-faced Elder in green robes, holding a jade medicine hoe in his hand; he was the Second Elder of the Spirit Herb Hall, Zhao Shuli.

"You sure came quickly, Old Ghost Ji." Zhao Shuli greeted the Grand Elder, Ji Mingxiao.

"You aren't slow either, Old Ghost Zhao." The Grand Elder replied.

Subsequently, other Elders and powerful Cultivators arrived by flying through the air.

Everyone's eyes were filled with astonishment.

"A nascent form of Sword Intent!"

"How many years has it been since our Spirit Herb Hall had a Qi Refining Disciple who comprehended a nascent form of Sword Intent?"

"If this girl is cultivated, she will surely be a pillar of the Spirit Herb Hall in the future!"

In the distance, a white-haired figure stood with his hands behind his back; his face was neither sad nor happy, just quietly gazing into the distance.

After a while, he murmured: "It has arrived."

Immediately, one streak of light after another descended from the Void Realm.

"Look, isn't that Elder Xuan Mu?"

"The Inner Sect Elders have also been alarmed!"

"These old geezers have all come; this girl is destined not to stay with the Spirit Herb Hall."

In the void, the kind-faced Elder Xuan Mu bowed to everyone: "Everyone, I apologize for the late-night disturbance!"

"Greetings, Elder Xuan Mu!"

Everyone spoke in unison, not daring to be negligent.

"This girl is not bad..." Elder Xuan Mu's gaze landed on Su Wan Yue.

Su Wan Yue stood up and quickly bowed to Elder Xuan Mu: "Disciple Su Wan Yue greets Elder Xuan Mu."

Just as her voice fell, a clear, melodious female voice came from the depths of the void.

"Elders, do not fight over her."

Everyone looked toward the sound, only to see another streak of light tearing through the night sky, but it was faster than everyone who had come before.

When the streak of light landed, it transformed into a woman wearing a green lotus dress, with lifelike lotus leaf patterns embroidered on the hem.

Her body was surrounded by a faint, ethereal aura of wood spirit, which was softer and more agile than that of Elder Xuan Mu.

"Greetings, Elder Lianyi!"

This person was also one of the Elders of the Wood Lineage.

Elder Lianyi landed gracefully, her gaze falling on Su Wan Yue, the corners of her lips slightly raised: "Little girl, would you like to take me as your master?"

Su Wan Yue was stunned, then immediately reacted.

She looked at the Elder before her, whose temperament was as elegant as a lotus, and then looked at the other Elders around her who were eager to try.

Elder Xuan Mu was full of kindness, Grand Elder Ji Mingxiao of the Spirit Herb Hall was rubbing his hands until they were red, and the Second Elder Zhao Shuli was nodding frequently...

Finally, her gaze landed on Elder Lianyi.

"This Disciple is willing." Su Wan Yue performed a formal bow, her voice clear yet firm.

A trace of a smile flashed in Elder Lianyi's eyes, and she raised her hand to gently brush the top of Su Wan Yue's head: "Good child, from today on, you are an Inner Sect Disciple of my Wood Lineage."

As her words fell, the other Elders in the void, though unwilling, all smiled and bowed to offer their congratulations.

Ji Mingxiao stroked his beard and said: "A Disciple trained by Elder Lianyi will surely achieve great things in the future!"

Zhao Shuli even took a bottle of rare spirit liquid directly from his sleeve: "Let this bottle of Moon Essence Dew be a greeting gift from me, the Second Elder!"

Su Wan Yue bowed gracefully to thank them.

"You have been in the Refining Qi Realm for a long time, haven't you?" Elder Lianyi asked with a smile.

Su Wan Yue nodded: "Yes."

"You are indeed a girl with perseverance," Elder Lianyi continued: "It just so happens that my Azure Trace Sword Lotus recently produced a lotus seed, which can serve as your Lifebound Spirit Plant, building the foundation of the five Realms for you!"

Everyone present was a powerful expert, but upon hearing these words from Elder Lianyi, they could not help but show envy.

"This little girl is really lucky; with the Azure Trace Sword Lotus as her Dao Foundation, she will surely become a great Cultivator of the five Realms in the future!"

"The Azure Trace Sword Lotus must consume a lot of Origin to produce a lotus seed; it seems Elder Lianyi really likes this girl."

"It is also because she herself is capable; only by comprehending the nascent form of Sword Intent in the Refining Qi Realm can one refine the lotus seed of the Azure Trace Sword Lotus during Foundation Establishment."

"Make arrangements, pack your things, and follow me to the Inner Sect later to prepare for the Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment!" Elder Lianyi instructed.

"This Disciple understands!"

After saying this, Su Wan Yue gave some instructions to Ye Wangshu, packed her luggage, and left that very night.