Chapter 1247: Chapter 1244: Sword Child Conflict

Upon learning about Lu Xuan’s breakthrough to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage, Ge Pu’s sorrow due to the death of Fire Scale Child somewhat faded. He stayed in the Cave Abode and drank heavily with Lu Xuan before reluctantly saying goodbye.

Lu Xuan returned to his room and, after pondering for a moment, felt it was the right time to spread the news.

First and foremost, he had to inform Huan Zhen, the True Sword Master who had brought him back to the Sword Sect and regarded him highly.

As soon as the Communication Talisman was dispatched, a resonant sound of sword cries and dragon roars came from outside the Cave Abode.

Two silver-white Flood Dragons intertwined, their Sword Intent bursting forth, arriving at the entrance of the Cave Abode in an instant.

The figure of Jian Huanzhen then appeared.

“Junior Brother Lu, have you really advanced to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage?”

He asked eagerly upon seeing Lu Xuan.

“I had some insights recently and fortunately made a breakthrough to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage.”

Lu Xuan replied with a smile.

“Hahaha! Congratulations, Junior Brother Lu!”

Jian Huanzhen laughed heartily.

For Jian Huanzhen, as well as the entire Dongxuan Sword Sect, Lu Xuan had an extraordinary significance. This breakthrough not only added another Mid Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator to the sect, but also meant he could play a more important role in cultivating the Sword Grass.

“Advancing to Nascent Soul and then reaching the Middle Stage within less than a hundred years is very fast even within the Sword Sect, Junior Brother, you really are modest about your capabilities.”

Jian Huanzhen jested in a joyful mood.

“Senior Brother flatters me.”

Lu Xuan humbly replied.

“It was all thanks to Senior Brother and the full cultivation efforts from the Sword Peak in the past, along with the refining of the Immaculate Spirit Wood that greatly improved my aptitude, and the hard cultivation over these years, that I managed to successfully breakthrough.”

“Junior Brother is too humble, many of our fellow sect members have been stuck in the early stage of Nascent Soul without any progress, your success in advancing is already very remarkable.”

“We should properly celebrate this.”

Jian Huanzhen declared with a jovial laugh.

“Everything will be arranged by you, Senior Brother.”

Lu Xuan acquiesced smoothly.

After Jian Huanzhen left, fellow sect members and good friends gradually heard the news and came to visit.

“Junior Brother Lu, have you been secretly cultivating behind my back? How come you advanced to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage without any noise?”

Li Xuanchen entered the Cave Abode and asked sourly.

When Lu Xuan first returned to the Sword Sect, the two had interacted over the improved Sword Gourd Sword Grass.

At that time, the other was still at the Golden Core Completion Realm, whereas he himself was already at the Mid Nascent Soul Stage Cultivation. He had not imagined that over a hundred years later, what once seemed an insurmountable gap would be so effortlessly closed by Lu Xuan.

Even though he was resolute, he found it hard to accept for a moment.

“Senior Brother Li, with your profound accumulation, you will definitely smoothly breakthrough to the Late Nascent Soul Stage. I, as your Junior Brother, was just fortunate to reach the Mid Nascent Soul Stage, and am quite satisfied with it.”

Lu Xuan chuckled lightly.

“No way, I feel uneasy, Senior Brother. At your celebration in a few days, I must drink more of that Spirit Brew.”

Li Xuanchen stated firmly.

“There’s enough Spirit Brew, Senior Brother, feel free to drink to your heart’s content.”

“Junior Brother also has some Green Lotus Wine; let’s have a few drinks today with you, Senior Brother Li.”

Lu Xuan chuckled again.

“Hahaha, I knew Junior Brother Lu wouldn’t disappoint me.”

At these words, Li Xuanchen’s eyes brightened.

Sixth Grade Spirit Brew is a rare find in the world, not to mention that Green Lotus Wine tastes excellent, refines the Flesh Body, and nourishes the Divine Soul, and even has great effects on Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

The two entered a secluded courtyard and had a good drink, and then Li Xuanchen left satisfied.

In the meantime, Mo Yuanfeng, Yuan Rong, and some other sect members with good relationships came over to congratulate Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan thanked each one of them, serving continuous rounds of Spirit Fruit Spirit Brew.

Three days swiftly passed, and it was the day when Huanzhen Sword Peak hosted a banquet to celebrate Lu Xuan.

The celebration was held at a grand hall located at the summit of the Sword Peak.

“Congratulations, Brother Lu, on your breakthrough to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage.”

“Junior Brother Lu, congratulations, congratulations.”

One by one, Primordial Infant True Monarchs arrived, each accompanied by disciples carrying congratulatory gifts.

“Thank you, thank you, please come in, Brother.”

Lu Xuan maintained a smile on his face and kept expressing his gratitude.

There were quite a number of Primordial Infant True Monarchs who came to congratulate him, totaling over thirty people from the nine great Sword Summits and the Sword Palace, including a Divine Skills Disciple sent by a Divinity Transformation Ancestor to convey their congratulations to Lu Xuan.

Including the True Sword Master, four out of the Nine Sword Masters attended, which truly honored Lu Xuan’s status and allowed his fellow sect members to further witness his position within the Sword Sect.

Additionally, the two True Sword Disciples whom he met last time at Mo Yuanfeng’s Cave Abode, He Qingping and Zhu Shan, also came to celebrate with Lu Xuan.

After the banquet concluded, everyone said their farewells and departed.

Mo Yuanfeng stayed back and went to the Cave Abode with Lu Xuan.

“Junior Brother Lu, I came here because there is something I’d like to discuss with you.”

Mo Yuanfeng spoke solemnly.

“Please feel free to speak, Brother.”

Lu Xuan replied in a deep voice.

“Brother, how much do you know about the Sword Sect’s True Sword Disciples?”

“Not much, just that I’ve had a bit more interaction with you, Brother Mo.”

“However, it is said that each True Sword Disciple possesses a one-in-a-billion talent for cultivation and holds an extraordinary status within the Sword Sect.”

Lu Xuan pondered for a moment before responding.

“In a certain sense, that is indeed true.”

Mo Yuanfeng nodded slightly.

“The criteria for selecting True Sword Disciples are extremely strict, as difficult as reaching the heavens.”

“Each True Sword Disciple can essentially be considered a potential Sword Master and are also Divine Seeds within the Sword Sect, enjoying the tilt of massive resources from the sect and having the qualifications to practice in the Dongxuan Realm for a prolonged period.”

“Each Sword Summit has at least one True Sword Disciple; strong ones like Chongxu Sword Summit even have two or three.”

“It often takes a hundred or even several hundred years to select a True Sword Disciple, and if a particular Sword Summit encounters some special circumstances, there might be certain vacancies.”

“Usually, True Sword Disciples are selected from among the Inner Sect Disciples around the time they achieve Disciple Formation, commonly chosen by the sect’s Divinity Transformation Ancestors together.”

“There are many criteria for selection, the most important of which naturally include the Inner Sect Disciples’ cultivation talent and potential.”

“Furthermore, personal strength and contributions to the Sword Sect are also considered.”

Mo Yuanfeng slowly stated.

“Brother Mo, telling me all this, does it mean that Junior Brother can strive for the position of True Sword Disciple?”

Lu Xuan tentatively asked.

“That’s correct.”

“For a Sword Summit, having one more True Sword Disciple is of significant importance.”

“Not only does it greatly enhance the strength of the Sword Summit, but it also provides additional security for the summit, preventing the loss of certain heritages due to accidents.”

“Junior Brother Lu, your talent has greatly improved, ranking at the forefront within the entire Sword Sect.”

“Moreover, you are still young and have already broken through to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage, with great potential that can be tapped into later.”

“Most importantly, Junior Brother has improved the Sixth Grade Life-taking Prison Suppressing Sword Grass, which is a significant contribution to the Sword Sect that cannot be compared to ours.”

Mo Yuanfeng paused.

“If Junior Brother is eligible to compete for the position of True Sword Disciple, I recommend that you strive your best.”

“Once selected, the benefits you’ll receive from the sect are immeasurable; you can freely choose Divine Skills and Magic Treasures, as well as having the privilege to stay in the Sect Cave Heaven and the Dongxuan Realm for a long time, prioritizing access to various Treasure Items bred within the Dongxuan Realm, including High Rank Sword Grass Spirit Seed.”

Mo Yuanfeng has known Lu Xuan for over a hundred years and naturally understands his preferences.

Indeed, Lu Xuan immediately had some thoughts.

“Thank you for informing me, Brother Mo. If I truly qualify to compete for the position of Sword Disciple, I will give it my all.”

He solemnly promised.