"This is the Lingxiao Mountain and River Map, also an extremely rare Ancient Treasure," Su Yu introduced, "The scroll itself contains its own world, complete with numerous fertile fields where one can cultivate various Spirit Plants."

"Speaking of wealth, actually, the lineage of Master Zhong is definitely not less affluent."

"However, the gestation period for Spirit Plants is often long. Some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, even if their growth is accelerated in this Mountain and River Map, usually need decades before they can bloom and bear fruit. Naturally, this can't compare to the wealth Master Wu earns from a single batch of Elixirs."

"But our Sword Sect cannot do without the lineage of Alcohol Sword Peak. Consequently, while the disciples of Alcohol Sword Peak might not be the strongest in combat, interacting with them often yields rich rewards. If they sometimes gift us Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, that's a huge win!"

Damn! Carrying fields with him, right? And treasures like these? Wang Mu was feeling envious.

"Senior Brother, should we also leave now?" Watching the display by several Peak Leaders, Wang Mu was immensely excited!

"Yes, let's leave."

Su Yu nodded, leading Wang Mu to the spot where they first landed on Upper Cloud Peak.

He pulled out a few fiery red small fruits, whistled, and a crane playing in the Cloud Sea flew over.

Su Yu threw the fruits out; the crane swallowed them in one gulp, then obediently flew down to their feet and flapped its wings as if to say, "Come on up!"

"Let's go!" Su Yu pointed at the Red Sword Crane.

Wang Mu stared. Are we riding *this* back to Heavenly Sword Peak?

Wang Mu looked at the Peak Leaders who had vanished without a trace, recalling the Magic Treasures they had used. Then he looked at the Sword Crane. Isn't the difference a bit too large?

"That... I sent my Flying Sword for repairs a few days ago," Su Yu said with a somewhat embarrassed expression. "Although I can fly, carrying you and returning to Heavenly Sword Peak is a bit difficult. Therefore, we can only ride the Sword Crane."

"Hmm, don't worry, Junior Brother! We will have such things eventually! Actually, this Sword Crane is quite good. It flies very steadily, and its feathers are bright, beautiful, and thick, making it comfortable whether you're standing or sitting. It also possesses spiritual awareness and can adjust its speed as desired."

Wang Mu was speechless.

"Has our Heavenly Sword Peak come to this?" Wang Mu asked.

"Ah, there's no helping it, our Master is no more..." Su Yu's face turned slightly red as he sighed. "If this lineage of Heavenly Sword Peak hadn't been founded by Elder Yan, it might have already been disbanded."

"Also, that Demoness from the Fengyue Sect has been targeting our Heavenly Sword Peak specifically, which even led to our Peak Leader being abducted."

Upon hearing this, Wang Mu thought, This is terrible.

Wait...

"Senior Brother, did you say that Heavenly Sword Peak was founded by Elder Yan?" Wang Mu felt a shock in his heart.

"Yes," Su Yu said. "Many years ago, when I first joined the Sect, our Master often boasted to us that Heavenly Sword Peak, inheriting Elder Yan's lineage, was once the strongest of the Seven Peaks. Later, Elder Yan focused on her cultivation and stopped managing Heavenly Sword Peak, frequently entering seclusion."

"Once in seclusion, it would often be for decades, sometimes even a century."

"Our Heavenly Sword Peak then gradually declined. Since she is the strongest in our Sword Sect and her own cultivation is paramount, she naturally couldn't dedicate her energy to managing Heavenly Sword Peak's affairs anymore."

"It's even less likely she would have time to guide disciples like us."

"Speaking of which, it's because of you, Junior Brother, that I even got to meet Elder Yan," Su Yu sighed. "I had never seen Elder Yan before. After her unsuccessful Crossing Tribulation and her return to the Sect, perhaps she recalled that I was, at that time, the sole remaining disciple of Heavenly Sword Peak."

"Then she summoned me and instructed me to pay more attention to you during my experiential training down the mountain."

Wang Mu remained silent.

Now he knew. Recalling the sudden changes in those Peak Leaders earlier, Wang Mu was certain this must have been under Yan Qingwu's instructions.

As they mounted the Sword Crane, Wang Mu was a bit distracted. He didn't really want to get too close to Yan Qingwu; the more they interacted, the easier it would be to notice problems. If she really got desperate, with Yan Qingwu's level of cultivation, using some Evil Path Spells or Divine Skills, like the Soul Searching Technique… he feared she could see right through to his very core. Of course, given Yan Qingwu's character, it was unlikely she would resort to using those more sinister spells.

The Sword Crane chirped clearly, its wings stirring through layers of clouds as it progressed. Sitting atop the Sword Crane, one could gaze upon the mountains and seas. The lingering glow of the setting sun illuminated continuous mountain peaks that appeared and disappeared among the clouds. This was indeed a scene of Immortal beauty, but Wang Mu had no time to appreciate it.

Su Yu, noticing Wang Mu seemed disheartened, recalled his Master's words from when he first joined the Sect. "Junior Brother," he began, his voice now enthusiastic, "actually, our Heavenly Sword Peak is very impressive! Really! In the history of the Sword Sect, our Sky Sword Sect inherits Elder Yan's lineage. Think about it, what an exceptional Sword Immortal Elder Yan is! Could the lineage she passed down be anything less?"

"Of course not!" Su Yu declared, aiming to boost his new junior brother's morale.

"Then why is it like this now?" Wang Mu asked.

"Mainly because our lineage practices a rather special sword technique," Su Yu said. "It demands too much from various aspects; I'm not exaggerating. I think even if you combined all the sword techniques practiced by the other Sword Peaks, they probably wouldn't be as difficult as the one from our lineage."

"It's so demanding that even the former Master of our lineage hadn't fully grasped it, learning only about thirty to forty percent. Yet, even with just that, my Master managed to stand equal with the Peak Leaders of the other Six Peaks!"

At this point, a proud glow finally appeared on Su Yu's face. "Our lineage specializes in the Brotherhood Nine Sword Technique. This sword technique has a total of nine forms. Just by comprehending one part, one can become a Sword Immortal! With just one move, you can defeat countless mediocre cultivators. If you can comprehend two parts, you can establish a sect on the Huangtian Continent! Comprehend three parts, and within the same realm, you will have almost no rivals."

Wang Mu was lost for words.

"This is a sword technique originally created by Elder Yan. After her subsequent improvements, it became the main sword technique of our Heavenly Sword Peak," Su Yu said proudly. "Can you imagine how powerful this sword technique is? And how difficult it is to learn?"

"It's just unfortunate that with no one to guide us in this sword technique, it's really too difficult." Su Yu looked ashamed. "I've been learning for three years and still can't even comprehend the First Form."

"What is this First Form?" Wang Mu asked after a moment's silence.

"The First Form is called, according to Master, the 'Shaping Consciousness Sword,'" Su Yu pondered. "It's very peculiar; I just can't comprehend it."

Seeing that Wang Mu seemed interested, Su Yu felt his words had an effect and couldn't help but smile. "Don't worry! In due time, I will pass it on to you. But even if you don't master it, it doesn't matter. Heavenly Sword Peak has accumulated some other sword techniques over the years that you can practice."

Wang Mu thought, Perhaps it won't be necessary for you to pass it on.

As the two chatted idly, the Sword Crane slowly moved forward, and Heavenly Sword Peak came into sight.

The place... Hmm, quite the minimalist style!

The entire Sword Peak lacked any ancient, unique architecture. Instead, there were countless trees, and at its center, a few simple yet dignified bamboo houses. Following the ancient stone steps to the heart of the Sword Peak, Wang Mu suddenly felt dazed, experiencing a sensation similar to being back in the Divine Wood Forest.

"Well, our Sword Peak is a bit simple..." Su Yu coughed. "But it absolutely has everything necessary. For example, there are Puppet Dummies on the Training Platform in the back mountain, which can be activated for sparring with just one Spirit Stone. Behind the Purple Bamboo Forest, there's also a small Spirit Field, though it's currently abandoned... And that bamboo house over there contains many of Heavenly Sword Peak's cultivation manuals."

"And... and..." After thinking for a while, Su Yu couldn't continue.

"Since there's no Master... hmm..." Su Yu thought for a moment, then said, a little awkwardly, "Well, for the initiation ceremony, just pay your respects to the seniors of the Sword Summoning Sect."

Fortunately, at that moment, a figure as ethereal and pure as the moon emerged from the dust of the world, appearing gracefully in the distance.

A cold voice carried over, "Wang Mu, come here. I have something to ask you."

The two were startled.

Su Yu was the first to react. He took a deep breath and quickly patted the dazed Wang Mu. "Elder Yan has arrived! Junior Brother, hurry over! It's rare for her to appear! Seize this opportunity, speak well, and ask her to guide you a little. It's a pity she no longer takes disciples..."

Wang Mu stepped out of the bamboo house, thinking, Has she already returned?

An inexplicable sense of foreboding rose in his heart, but he still gritted his teeth and walked towards that figure.

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