3: Chapter 3: The True Understanding of Swordsmanship

Ning Yuan's previous plan was to use the Dao Heart Seed Demon to control a woman in order to escape the Ultimate Bliss Sect's control.

However, he hadn't expected to be chosen by Nangong Xi as a shield, which caught him somewhat off guard.

But looking at it now, it seemed quite good, as he had also obtained a large amount of cultivation resources.

Seeing that the two had reached a cooperation, Nangong Xi also breathed a sigh of relief in her heart; she should no longer be forced into marriage by the Sect.

But regarding the specific situation, she felt it was necessary to explain to Ning Yuan:

"The Sect Leader of the Iron Blood Sect recently reached a Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Realm, bringing immense pressure to our Sect! And his son has been pursuing me, hoping that I would become his Dao Companion."

"Previously, I could still use the power of the Sect to maneuver a bit, but with Sect Master Tie Xue reaching Soul Transformation, some different voices appeared within the Sect, hoping that I could marry into the Iron Blood Sect for protection!"

"Left with no choice, I could only resort to this plan! To shut certain people's mouths!"

After Ning Yuan understood the situation, Nangong Xi's use of such methods in the face of the Sect's forced marriage was understandable.

But what he didn't understand was why Nangong Xi, as the Saintess of the Ultimate Bliss Sect, would resist becoming a Dao Companion with someone else for the sake of the Sect's safety.

After all, she cultivated the Ultimate Bliss Sect's Cultivation Technique; such resistance was somewhat illogical.

Thus, Ning Yuan asked curiously, "I understand your situation, but I'm curious why you don't want to become a Dao Companion with that Young Sect Master? Of course, if this is personal, you don't have to answer!"

Regarding this question, there was no need for Nangong Xi to hide it; the entire Ultimate Bliss Sect knew her secret:

"There's nothing that can't be said. Because the Cultivation Technique I Cultivate requires me to remain a virgin before reaching Major Achievement! Moreover, that Young Sect Master is lecherous by nature; I dislike him very much, even find him repulsive!"

No wonder Nangong Xi's aura was so pure and thick, without the slightest hint of instability.

Compared to other Ultimate Bliss Sect Disciples, her aura was purer and her Realm was more stable.

This was also a drawback of the Ultimate Bliss Sect's Cultivation Techniques!

Hearing Nangong Xi's explanation, Ning Yuan nodded, expressing understanding: "I see!"

"Alright, you're clear on the situation now. Next, just Cultivate well. Here are the cultivation resources you need."

Nangong Xi handed Ning Yuan a storage ring; this was originally for her own cultivation, but now she could only let Ning Yuan use it first.

Ning Yuan naturally wouldn't be polite; he took it and expressed his thanks: "Then many thanks, Nangong Fairy."

The moment he took the storage ring, the System's notification sound rang in Ning Yuan's mind:

"Ding, the host has obtained ten thousand Spirit Stones. After the hundredfold reward, obtained one million Spirit Stones!"

"Ding, the host has obtained..."

"..."

Seeing that things were settled, Nangong Xi didn't want to stay any longer, so she stood up to take her leave:

"Then stay here and Cultivate well. I have things to do and must go. You can contact me if anything happens; there's my communication talisman in the storage ring."

Ning Yuan nodded, indicating he understood.

After Nangong Xi left, Ning Yuan relaxed completely.

Facing Nangong Xi, although he appeared calm on the surface, his heart had been tense.

Now that everything was negotiated, he naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

But he didn't dare to relax completely because he knew his situation wasn't truly safe.

Whether it was the Wang father and son of the distant Ming Dao Sword Sect or the nearby Young Sect Master of the Iron Blood Sect, both were potential threats.

He wouldn't naively think that cooperating with Nangong Xi meant safety; that was merely like negotiating with a tiger for its skin.

At least while his cultivation was insufficient, that was the case.

If it weren't for the appearance of the System, Ning Yuan might have given up long ago, but now he has the System's help; as long as he seizes this opportunity, it is possible to escape the current predicament.

He immediately began to check the System's rewards; this was his capital for becoming stronger.

As he checked, Ning Yuan's eyes couldn't help but light up; the rewards this time were very generous.

However, System rewards were random, so some were hundredfold quantity rewards, while others were hundredfold quality rewards.

This time, not only were there a large number of Spirit Stones, but also various Medicinal Pills to assist in cultivation; although most were low-level pills, they were numerous.

He also discovered a treasure—a Natal Sword Embryo, which was the basis for refining a Natal Sword.

A Natal Sword Embryo meant Ning Yuan could become a Sword Cultivator, and Sword Cultivators were the existences with the strongest attack power among Cultivators.

He couldn't wait to refine the sword embryo and improve his strength.

However, Ning Yuan still suppressed his emotions; after all, there were other rewards he hadn't checked yet.

Upon further inspection, Ning Yuan also found a Sword Cultivator technique, "True Explanation of the Sword Dao."

It detailed how to enter the path of the sword, including how to refine a Natal Sword, how to comprehend Sword Intent, etc.

"True Explanation of the Sword Dao" was an encyclopedia of the Dao of the sword; anyone who obtained it could become a top-tier Sword Cultivator.

This solved Ning Yuan's problem of not knowing how to enter the path of the sword.

Additionally, there were the Nine Forms of Basic Sword Technique; although they were basic sword techniques, their power was not to be underestimated.

This was equivalent to a road leading directly to the Peak of cultivation; as long as Ning Yuan was willing to Cultivate hard, he could reach the Peak.

Therefore, he was very satisfied with these rewards.

Although the "True Explanation of the Sword Dao" was very useful to Ning Yuan, its quality wasn't too high; every Sword Dao Sect had something similar.

The remaining rewards included some Talismans, which were also good things and could provide significant help.

Overall, this harvest made Ning Yuan very satisfied.

Not only had he determined his future cultivation direction, but he had also obtained a large number of Medicinal Pills and Talismans, which were like timely rain for him.

There were also the Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Art and Dao Heart Seed Demon obtained previously, which were also good harvests.

Although these two things didn't seem very proper, Ning Yuan considered himself an upright gentleman and wouldn't do something like using a demon seed to control a woman and then perform Dual Cultivation.

Ning Yuan thought so now, but he might not necessarily think so in the future.

In the future, after Ning Yuan had tried it, he would silently say to the System:

"I was too young and narrow-minded before to appreciate the fun in it; now I understand!"

Of course, that was a matter for the future; the current Ning Yuan naturally wouldn't do such a thing... but the most important thing now was to refine the Natal Sword first.

To ensure the sword-refining process wouldn't be disturbed by the outside world, he decided to activate the protective Formation in the room.

The control method for this had been given to him by Nangong Xi earlier; it could resist external interference and ensure absolute silence during sword refining.

He first sat cross-legged, adjusted his breathing, and entered a state of meditation.

Then, Ning Yuan took out the sword embryo; he took a deep breath and began to mobilize the True Fire within his body.

True Fire is a mysterious flame that Cultivators obtain through cultivation after Foundation Establishment.

Because of the Extreme Yang Body rewarded by the System, Ning Yuan's True Fire was hotter and purer than that of ordinary people, known as Extreme Yang Fire.