658: Lu Xueqi and Biyao (37)

The Qingyun Sect's Scripture Pavilion has seven floors, corresponding to the seven veins' legacies. Although the Tianya Peak Scripture Pavilion has only three floors, it houses nearly half of the Qingyun Sect's ice-based Cultivation Techniques and sword Dao classics, making it a Holy Land for ice-based star Cultivators.

After showing his identity jade pendant, Su Han proceeded directly to the third floor. Unlike the lower two floors, which were lined with bookshelves, this floor was much more spacious. Only in the central area were twelve jade platforms arranged, each with a crystal-clear Jade Slip floating above it, emanating sharp, icy, or ethereal auras.

This was the 'Sword Canon Zone,' which collected the sword Dao insights left behind by past sages of Tianya Peak.

Su Han walked to the first jade platform and focused his gaze. Beside the Jade Slip was a line of small characters: "Frost Moon Sword Song," created by the seventh-generation Peak Master, Fairy Yuehan. When the sword emerges, it is like moonlight pouring down, pure, cold, and breathtakingly beautiful.

He reached out and touched the Jade Slip, immersing his mind into it.

In an instant, Su Han felt as if he were in a bamboo forest under the moonlight. A woman in white stood with her back to him, holding a three-foot green sword, dancing gracefully with her sword amidst the moonlight. Her swordplay was not swift, but it possessed an indescribable rhythmic beauty. With each swing, Sword Qi like moonlight flowed, leaving frost on the bamboo leaves and ice on the ground wherever it passed.

"The Frost Moon Sword Intent emphasizes 'clarity' and 'coldness.' Clarity means a pure and clear sword heart; coldness means Sword Intent that condenses frost..."

The woman's voice was clear and cold, like the tinkling of spring water, as she explained the essence of the sword technique. Su Han immersed himself in it, unconsciously mimicking the movements. The ice crystal star wheel operated autonomously, with Star Power circulating along a mysterious route, faintly resonating with the sword technique.

When he regained his senses, two hours had already passed. The Sword Intent Legacy within the Jade Slip did not directly enhance his strength, but it was like a clear spring washing his mind, deepening his understanding of the sword Dao by another layer.

"As the Sect Master said, broadening one's horizons is indeed more important than mere cultivation."

Su Han walked to the second jade platform... Time flew by as he immersed himself in contemplation. By the time Su Han had finished comprehending the sixth Jade Slip, the moon was already high in the sky outside the window. Though mentally fatigued, his heart was filled with the joy of harvest. These six sword canons each had distinct styles—some agile, some heavy, some treacherous, some majestic—revealing to him the myriad possibilities of the sword Dao.

"It's time to return. I'll come back tomorrow."

Su Han left the Scripture Pavilion and returned to his residence halfway up Tianya Peak. It was an independent small courtyard personally arranged by the Sect Master half a year ago, with a tranquil environment and abundant Star Power.

He pushed the gate open and entered the courtyard, only to see an unexpected person sitting at the stone table.

Dressed in a blue robe with a refined and thin face, it was precisely the Transmission Elder, Elder Lin, whom he had briefly met outside the Spirit Nurturing Pool half a year ago.

"Disciple Su Han pays his respects to Elder Lin." Su Han hurriedly saluted.

Elder Lin waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down. After observing him for a moment, he sighed, "The Star Wheel is complete, and Sword Intent is contained within. The Sect Master indeed did not misjudge you."

"You flatter me, Elder." Su Han replied respectfully.

"It is not flattery." Elder Lin said solemnly, "This old man came here tonight to inform you of something. This matter concerns Tianya and also your future."

Su Han's expression turned serious. "Please speak, Elder."

Elder Lin pondered for a moment before speaking slowly, "Do you know why that girl Tianya chose to sever her own Dao body and merge into the sword back then?"

Su Han shook his head. This matter was taboo within the Sect, and no one dared to mention it lightly.

"Because during a Sect mission, she discovered a shocking secret." Elder Lin lowered his voice, "A secret concerning the 'Ancient Sword Tomb.'"

"Ancient Sword Tomb?" Su Han's heart stirred. He had seen this term in some ancient texts in the Scripture Pavilion. It was said to be the burial ground of ancient Sword Cultivators, containing countless divine swords and sword Dao legacies, but it had long been lost to the river of history.

"Correct." Elder Lin nodded, "The clues Tianya discovered indicated that the Ancient Sword Tomb was not completely destroyed. Instead, it is hidden deep within the Void Realm in some way, manifesting once every three hundred years. The next manifestation is in five years."

Su Han's breath caught.

Elder Lin continued, "Tianya originally intended to report this to the Sect, but for some reason, word leaked out, attracting pursuit from the 'Xuanming Sect.' In that battle, to protect the clues, she did not hesitate to burn her Dao foundation. Ultimately, with her energy exhausted, she could only choose to dissolve her body and transform into a sword, sealing her spirit and memories within the tianya sword."

"Xuanming Sect..." A cold glint flashed in Su Han's eyes. He had heard of this Demonic Path Sect, known for its sinister and ruthless methods, and it was a sworn enemy of the Qingyun Sect for a millennium.

"Before transforming into the sword, Tianya left behind a Divine Thought message." Elder Lin looked at Su Han, "She said that within the Ancient Sword Tomb, there might be an Opportunity for her to regain life. But she could not wait for the tomb's opening and could only place her hope in those who come after."

Su Han clenched his fists. "Elder, you mean..."

"You are the symbiotic person chosen by Tianya. Her hope naturally falls upon you." Elder Lin said gravely, "Five years from now, when the Ancient Sword Tomb opens, if you can enter and find the legendary 'Creation Sword Pool,' you might be able to reshape Tianya's Dao body, allowing her to truly be reborn."

Su Han's heart pounded wildly. Reshaping Senior Sister's Dao body had always been his heartfelt wish. Previously, he didn't know where to start, but now he finally had a clear direction.

"But this matter is extremely perilous." Elder Lin warned, "The manifestation of the Ancient Sword Tomb will inevitably attract countless Sword Cultivators from across the land to compete for it. The Xuanming Sect will certainly not let this Opportunity slip. If you wish to go, you must at least have the cultivation of the Star Palace Realm; otherwise, you won't even have the qualification to enter."

Star Palace Realm! Su Han took a deep breath. The nine realms of star cultivation: star seed, Star Wheel, Star Palace, Star Domain, Star Sea, Star, Star Venerable, Star Saint, Star God. The Star Palace Realm was the starting point of the middle three realms, where one could open a star palace within their body, undergoing a qualitative change in strength. An ordinary Cultivator would need at least ten years of arduous effort to advance from the Star Wheel Realm to the Star Palace Realm.

And he had only five years.

"This Disciple understands." Su Han said word by word, "Within five years, I will definitely enter the Star Palace Realm."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, Elder Lin nodded with satisfaction. "Ambitious. However, cultivation is not achieved in a day. Focus on the present first. The Seven Peaks Tournament three months from now is your first hurdle. If you cannot even pass this, what hope is there for five years later?"

He stood up and took a token from his sleeve, handing it to Su Han. "This is the access token for the 'Cold Ice Secret Realm.' The flow of time inside the Secret Realm is different from the outside world: one day outside equals three days inside. You may enter once a month, staying for a maximum of nine days each time. Make good use of it."

Cold Ice Secret Realm! Su Han had heard of this place. It was a unique cultivation Holy Land of Tianya Peak, said to contain pure ice-Origin Star Power and sword Dao imprints left by past sages. However, the entry conditions were strict; ordinary Disciples were lucky to get one chance a year.

"Thank you, Elder!" Su Han solemnly accepted the token.

Elder Lin waved his hand and turned to leave. As he reached the courtyard gate, he suddenly looked back and said meaningfully, "Su Han, that girl Tianya is stubborn. Once she decides on something, she never looks back. For her to choose you as her symbiotic partner, she must have seen a unique quality in you that others lack. Do not disappoint her."

"This Disciple... will definitely live up to Senior Sister's trust." Su Han bowed deeply in the direction Elder Lin had left. (End of Chapter)