How exactly was I cut down?

Wang Mu caressed his fingertips.

Though initially terrified, Wang Mu found the experience quite delightful in the end.

Just now… It should… If… That's right…

Reflecting on it, Wang Mu thought:

If that's the case, Elder Yan, please cut me once more!

Unfortunately, Elder Yan had left too quickly. However, everything was still within what Wang Mu could endure. It was just that last scene; Wang Mu really hadn't expected to be cut down like *that*. Could it have something to do with that Little Sword Spirit?

Hmm… It seems that it's not my time to die yet, Wang Mu nodded to himself.

These various circumstances had, for the time being, concluded. Looking back, it felt as though each step had been unforeseen, yet in the end, everything had resolved into a situation he found quite acceptable.

If only I were in the Ascension Realm, Wang Mu sighed. With just a few female protagonists, I could take control with one hand! Forget it, let's set a small goal first. Hopefully, I can reach Foundation Establishment in the third year...

「Half a month later.」

The disciples of the Sword Sect gradually returned to the Sect. The Sect had suffered damage; from the terrain and the mountain-protecting battle to the cleanup of the battlefield, everything required manpower.

Elder Yan had entered seclusion, but that astonishing sword light electrified countless disciples returning to the Sword Sect from all over. They eagerly sought out their Masters for details. The Six Peak Leaders all recounted the events of that day with great enthusiasm.

They only mentioned that the Three Great Demon Sects had brazenly attacked, joined by Immortal Zombie Yun Huan.

Yet, all were cut down by Elder Yan's sword amidst the Cloud Sea, shocking the Nine Provinces Cultivation World.

Countless disciples initially listened with extreme anger, but as the tale unfolded, their blood began to boil, and the scene, the images, seemed to automatically materialize in their minds.

As for details—like how Wang Mu had suddenly returned, or how he had repaired the Green Frost Sword for Elder Yan—these were naturally not disclosed, as Elder Yan had given instructions. The innermost secrets were not to be discussed with outsiders.

After hearing this account, countless disciples felt an immense sense of honor.

Who wouldn't want their Sect to have an unparalleled Sword Immortal capable of dazzling the Nine Provinces with a single strike?

Fueled by this enthusiasm, many disciples, upon returning to the Sect, began the work of repairing it and undertaking various Sect tasks to maintain the surrounding territory. Ruined ramparts, defiled mountains and polluted waters, severed limbs and demonic corpses, along with many Magic Artifacts left by Demon Cultivators—all these spoils of war were swiftly cleared away by the highly enthusiastic Sword Sect disciples...

And amidst all this, besides discussing Elder Yan's sword strike that annihilated the enemy host and the Immortal Zombie, what sparked even more discussion was, naturally, the Magpie Bridge Festival.

"Our Junior Brother Wang is truly extraordinary!"

"With only Qi Refining Realm strength, he fought five consecutive matches in the Potential Battle, defeating several Foundation Establishment Realm Heavenly Prides from Sects across various provinces!"

"What? You're talking about his marriage prospects? That's even more remarkable! Junior Brother Wang has a heaven-sent marital fate; he's the only one who passed the Rebirth Mirror's Three-Life Illusion Realm trial! You can't even imagine how formidable his Taoist couple is!"

"Though Junior Brother Wang's married couple has a somewhat plain appearance... you have no idea about the aura of their marital bond! It was truly magnificent and grand! She must be a Great Cultivator with profound accomplishments!"

"His future is boundless! Even though Junior Brother Wang is currently only in the Qi Refining Realm…"

"Setting other things aside, isn't Junior Brother Wang even more impressive than the Eldest Senior Brother was back then? This is the first time I've ever seen someone in the Qi Refining Realm achieve so much!"

"By the way, where did Junior Brother Wang go?"

"Where is he now?"

This kind of talk wasn't limited to the Sword Sect. After the Magpie Bridge Festival ended, the Potential Lists for all provinces were immediately brought back by disciples to their respective Sects for thorough study. They also analyzed the future paths of these young disciples in the Cultivation World…

When Wang Mu emerged from the Holy Land, Jian Wuqing was the first to inform him that he was to go to Contemplation Cliff.

Wang Mu emerged from the Holy Land half a month later. As for how he got out, Wang Mu wasn't entirely sure. In any case, after cultivating for the better part of a month, his Energy Introduction Skill was nearing the thirteenth layer when a Light Gate opened in the Holy Land, and he was sent out.

Perhaps it was because he had undergone the Potential Battle and experienced the Three-Life Illusion Realm, receiving its blessings. Upon this return, it wasn't clear if his experiences had broadened, but even his Cultivation of the Energy Introduction Skill had become much faster.

Using the remaining three Action Points for September, he broke through the twelfth layer in one go to reach the thirteenth layer, and he felt the fourteenth layer wasn't far off either.

Indeed, it's best to travel outside frequently and gain more experience… he mused. At the same time, it's better to cultivate in places with dense Spiritual Energy… Breaking through a layer in just half a month of Cultivation—this speed is much faster than before… The eighteenth layer isn't far off now.

If he continued at this pace, Wang Mu felt he could achieve Foundation Establishment by the third year.

When he emerged, he was in a good mood.

However, as soon as he emerged, Jian Wuqing found him and delivered a message.

"Before Elder Yan entered seclusion, he instructed that once you came out, you were to go to Contemplation Cliff and stay there for half a month…"

Jian Wuqing wore a strange expression. Elder Yan's command was rather odd; it seemed to have been issued after those disciples returned and he had apparently heard something. Though Jian Wuqing didn't understand, he naturally complied.

"Huh?" Wang Mu was stunned. "Why's that?"

"I don't know!" Jian Wuqing waved his hand. "It was Elder Yan's instruction… I'm not clear on the reason either. You fixed the Green Frost Sword for Elder Yan… do you harbor some ulterior motive toward him?"

Wang Mu was speechless.

"Absolutely not!" Wang Mu declared emphatically. "Repairing the Green Frost Sword… was partly a coincidence! Of course, there was also a sincere heart of gratitude involved! What ulterior motive could there be? Sect Master, you cannot permit yourself to slander me so!"

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