Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 170: Seven Absolute Sword Technique

Gao Xian's plan was simple: the upgrade for the Vajra Pestle was still a long way off. Instead of waiting, he decided to upgrade the Clone Technique first.

The entry-level Clone Technique created clones that were like illusions, providing little practical use other than adding novelty to life.

The Clone Technique recorded in the Qiankun Body Refining Diagram was originally meant for entertainment purposes.

True Clone Technique was incredibly profound, and it was impossible to record it with textual patterns.

Gao Xian knew that the Clone Technique was not very useful, but he had the Wind and Moon Mirror!

No matter how useless a dual cultivation secret technique was, it would become powerful after being enhanced by the Wind and Moon Mirror.

Useless spells became much easier to upgrade with the Wind and Moon Mirror.

Based on experience, the potential of a spell could be determined by the amount of human aura required for an upgrade.

Gao Xian judged that the Clone Technique was at least a second-tier spell, and its upgraded effect would not be too bad.

Sure enough, the master-level Clone Technique did not disappoint him.

He could create two clones that were exactly the same as himself, with bodies that had a strong sense of substance and no difference from a real person. They even had fluctuations of divine consciousness and magical power.

Just this alone was incredibly powerful.

The clones could also carry one-third of his divine consciousness, allowing them to independently cast spells and even perform physical techniques.

Although the bodies condensed by the Clone Technique were as solid as those of an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator, they were far inferior to his true body in terms of strength.

The distance at which the clones could be cast was equivalent to the radius of his divine consciousness scan. If they went beyond this distance, the clones would dissipate on their own.

Gao Xian could also use the clones to sense and observe the environment, allowing him to perform complex operations.

The foundation of all this was that his divine consciousness had to be strong enough to finely manipulate the clones.

In the Heart and Mind Temple, Gao Xian even dressed the two clones in robes and armed them with swords, allowing them to fight each other.

All the perceptions of the two clones would be fed back to Gao Xian.

Although Gao Xian's divine consciousness was powerful, he was not accustomed to handling multiple perspectives from the clones.

The perspectives of the two clones would even conflict with each other, making it even more difficult for him to adapt.

After trying for two days, he still found it too troublesome to control two clones. The effect was not as good as using a single clone separately.

With his current divine consciousness, controlling one clone was as flexible as his own arm. It was flawless for impersonating a Qi Refining cultivator.

On the third day, Gao Xian boarded the Qingmu Flying Ship bound for Feima Gathering.

The lower deck of the flying ship was packed with over three hundred Qi Refining cultivators, each with a serious expression.

Everyone knows that this is a desperate trip to the Bi Xia Peak, and everyone is very nervous and uneasy. With so many people gathered together, there are not many people talking.

Gao Xian looked around and didn't recognize anyone. He had stayed in Lianyun City for two years, rarely going out and having no chance to make friends.

A group of Qi Refining cultivators, however, knew or had heard of Gao Xian.

Zhu Qiniang had just sent Gao Xian here in a green silk carriage, and many people saw it.

The gazes of many Qi Refining cultivators towards Gao Xian were filled with curiosity. Being able to face a Body Refining Foundation Building cultivator, he must have some skills!

The lower space of the cabin was very stuffy, and with so many cultivators gathered, most of them were a bit embarrassed.

Gao Xian stood among them, his appearance, figure, and demeanor far surpassing everyone else, truly standing out from the crowd and attracting attention.

The gazes of many cultivators looking at Gao Xian were filled with envy and jealousy. Some couldn't help but feel malicious.

Gao Xian's powerful divine sense could clearly discern the emotions hidden in the gazes of many cultivators and sense the state of each person.

He even considered how many people he could kill if he threw out nine flaming bombs.

At least dozens of people could be killed, then he could use the Ice Arrow Technique to eliminate a group of experts, and finally use the Lingxi Sword to deal with the rest. It should be possible to resolve everything in a very short time.

Gao Xian didn't intend to kill anyone, he was just evaluating his own combat power.

Calculating like this, Qi Refining cultivators were indeed too weak. Mainly because their defense was weak and their reaction was slow, they were no match for Foundation Building cultivators.

Even if there were many people, they would collapse with a single blow.

It could be foreseen that the sect had sent so many Qi Refining cultivators as cannon fodder.

Gao Xian had an absolute advantage in strength, and his mentality was naturally calm and open. Who would care about a group of harmless little rabbits chattering away?

Moreover, these cultivators were not so foolish, no one would speak ill of him in front of his face. At most, they would mutter a few words in private.

The Qingmu Fei Ship suddenly shook, and the huge hull began to ascend rapidly.

The feeling of weightlessness brought by the high-speed ascent made most Qi Refining cultivators show a nervous expression on their faces.

They couldn't fly, even if they had flying artifacts or divine sense, it was difficult to control.

They naturally had a great fear of the sky.

Just as the hull was swaying, Yun Feiying floated down from the stairs and said to Gao Xian, "Fellow Daoist Gao, come up and talk."

Many cultivators couldn't care less about their fear and stared at Yun Feiying with wide eyes.

Most cultivators recognized this Foundation Building female cultivator, and they also knew that she had a proud personality and was difficult to deal with.

Yun Feiying took the initiative to greet Gao Xian, and her tone was quite polite. This surprised many cultivators who knew Yun Feiying.

Many people looked at Gao Xian with admiration. This guy is really something. He just separated from Zhu Qiniang and immediately hooked up with Yun Feiying!

Gao Xian ignored the gazes of the crowd and smiled and nodded. Yun Feiying suddenly ran over to show her goodwill, which surprised him a little, but it wasn't a big deal.

A small Foundation Building early stage like him was no longer a big deal in his eyes.

As he came from the stairs to the deck, a strong gust of wind blew in his face, and Gao Xian's field of vision suddenly widened.

The boundless blue sky, layers of clouds stretching like a sea, blue and white spreading to the limit of his vision. In the midst of this blue and white, there was a brilliant sun emitting endless golden light.

The Qingmu Flying Ship set sail against the strong gust of wind, leaving a rippling wave in the clouds.

This scene was quite magnificent. Although Gao Xian had taken flights in his previous life, he had never seen an airplane shuttle through the sea of clouds.

Airplanes were still enclosed on all sides, with very poor visibility.

Standing on the deck of the Qingmu Flying Ship, he could see in all directions, the field of vision was simply unbeatable.

Yun Feiying leaned against the railing on the deck and said, "Every time I ride on a flying ship, I can't help but marvel at the grandeur of the world. Although we cultivators have some magical powers, they are nothing to speak of..."

Gao Xian glanced at Yun Feiying. She was quite the literary type!

When talking to businessmen, talk about money; when talking to literary types, talk about the profound.

He casually said, "A mayfly lives in the world for only a moment, a grain of sand in the vast ocean. I lament the brevity of my life and envy the boundlessness of the sun and moon.

"We cultivators know our own insignificance, yet we can seek the infinite path with our limited bodies. Just this wisdom and courage alone is extraordinary!"

Yun Feiying was just casually sighing, but she didn't expect Gao Xian to speak so eloquently and express such profound truths.

The lofty ambition in his words infected her as well.

Indeed, cultivation itself is going against the natural order. Every cultivator who forges ahead deserves respect.

Yun Feiying fell silent and said, "Fellow Daoist has profound insights, and I have learned from you."

"I dare not, I dare not," Gao Xian humbly said, "It was just idle talk, and I made Elder Yun laugh."

Yun Feiying said seriously, "I am not being polite."

Gao Xian smiled and said, "It's just that I read a lot of idle books, nothing special."

"The path of cultivation depends on talent and resources," Yun Feiying said, "but these two are only the foundation. To truly go far, one must also have wisdom and enlightenment. In my opinion, Fellow Daoist has exceptional wisdom and will surely achieve great things in the future..."

Gao Xian quickly made a modest gesture. He was a bit confused about what this woman meant. Could it be that she had taken a liking to him, constantly praising him?

He was quite pleased with this, after all, Yun Feiying was a Foundation Building cultivator, and she was beautiful and had a cold personality.

Being praised by such a woman gave him a great sense of accomplishment.

Yun Feiying changed the subject and said, "The Bi Xia Peak has become a battlefield. Several Foundation Building cultivators have died. Fellow Daoist can follow me and I will take care of you..."

"That's naturally good."

Gao Xian readily agreed, but he felt a bit puzzled. Yun Feiying was being so enthusiastic towards him, there must be something going on.

Yun Feiying was quite satisfied with Gao Xian's attitude. She chatted with Gao Xian for a while, but didn't mention anything specific.

Gao Xian couldn't quite figure it out. Yun Feiying's demeanor was like that of a boss talking to an employee, as if she was going to promote and use him.

Before Gao Xian could understand, Yun Feiying arranged for him to rest in the upper cabin.

This time, only she, Yuan Chongguang, and Lu Lingfei, who were Foundation Building cultivators, went. There were several empty rooms in the upper cabin.

Arranging for Gao Xian to rest there was convenient and also a favor.

It would take at least six or seven hours to fly to Feima Gathering. The gusty wind on the deck was fierce. It was fine to take a look at the scenery, but not suitable for long stays.

Gao Xian didn't hesitate either. It was naturally good to have a separate room.

Since getting rid of Lao Zhu, Gao Xian had been living a very comfortable life. Suddenly being in a room with a group of poor Qi Refining cultivators, he wasn't quite used to it.

Moreover, these guys weren't friendly towards him.

The furnishings in the cabin were simple, with a bed and a table. The space was small, but it was quiet.

With nothing else to do, Gao Xian took out a book called "Seven Absolute Sword Techniques" and started flipping through it.

"Seven Absolute Sword Techniques" was bought by Qiuniang in Qingyun City. This handwritten sword technique book was priced at three hundred spirit stones, which was quite exaggerated.

The path of sword cultivation was very different from that of other cultivators, and the sword techniques of sword cultivators were rarely passed on.

This "Seven Absolute Sword Techniques" was said to be the fundamental secret technique of the Seven Absolute Sect. However, since the Seven Absolute Sect was destroyed, this sword technique was passed down.

After obtaining the Lingxi Sword, Gao Xian became very interested in sword cultivation. Although he was discouraged by Qiuniang, he still wanted to give it a try.

Even if he couldn't become a sword cultivator, he could at least learn some sword control techniques.

Just like the "Water Moon Sword Techniques" he gave to Zhou Yuling, there were many sword control techniques. However, these sword control techniques had to be used in conjunction with the Water Moon Sword. They were techniques specifically for female cultivators.

The "Seven Absolute Sword Techniques" was much more advanced than the "Water Moon Sword Techniques". At least from the words in the sword manual, the intention was very high and the tone was particularly grand.

It said that the essence of sword control lies in absolute emotionlessness, absolute wisdom, absolute knowledge, absolute heaven, absolute earth, and absolute life. By practicing these seven absolutes, one could break through any obstacle.

Most of the "Seven Absolute Sword Techniques" were these mysterious and profound sword principles, and there were few specific instructions on how to practice sword control.

For Gao Xian, only those specific sword control techniques were somewhat useful.

Gao Xian drew out the Chiyan Sword and let the flying sword flow between his fingers.

On the Qingmu Flying Ship, he didn't dare to activate the Lingxi Sword. The sword qi was too strong and it was easy to be discovered by others.

Using the Chi Yan Sword to deal with cultivation, this flying sword can be considered decent in terms of grade, suitable for use by Foundation Building cultivators.

The Chi Yan Sword is in harmony with fire spiritual energy, and when activated, it emits a fiery red light, quite imposing.

Gao Xian hasn't played with the Chi Yan Sword for a long time, but now he can sense the circulating fire elemental power on the sword, and he suddenly has a thought in his mind.

To be precise, it is the natural gathering and condensation of mana from the heart, forming a spiritual aperture.

Gao Xian didn't deliberately cultivate the Five Elements Technique; he had long assimilated the Fire Heart Jade, and his cultivation was exceptionally pure.

If it weren't for the recent intense body refining, he would have already condensed his spiritual aperture.

Manipulating the Chi Yan Sword, the fire elemental power and his internal aura communicate with each other, stimulating the operation of the Five Elements Technique, naturally condensing the spiritual aperture.

His physical foundation is strong, and his divine sense is even stronger, so condensing the spiritual aperture is effortless.

In less than an hour, Gao Xian has already awakened from his meditation.

At this moment, his five organs have all condensed spiritual apertures, and the spiritual apertures of the five organs are connected to each other, forming a tight whole.

The so-called bone aperture, blood aperture, and qi aperture are on the outer layer, closely connected to the spiritual apertures of the five organs, but separated by a layer.

This is because the foundation of the Five Elements Technique is the operation of the five elements' qi, and the five organs correspond to the five elements, so the spiritual apertures of the five organs are the most important.

The bone aperture, blood aperture, and qi aperture are just one layer away.

At this point, the connection of the spiritual apertures of the five organs allows the simultaneous operation of the five elements' qi, forming a complete cycle of the five elements' power, increasing Gao Xian's mana by more than double.

At this stage, Gao Xian dares to say that he is not much inferior to a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Building in terms of mana.

If the mana of a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Building is considered one hundred, then his mana is probably eighty.

In addition to his top-level divine sense in the late stage of Foundation Building, his body at the early stage of Foundation Building in body refining, and various secret techniques and the Lingxi Sword, he dares to say that he can sweep the cultivators in the early stage of Foundation Building.

Well, exceptions like Yun Qiushui don't count!

Gao Xian is in a good mood now. Next, he just needs to condense the spiritual aperture in his brow and he can enter the tenth level of Qi Refining.

Igniting the spiritual light in the spiritual aperture in his brow, illuminating himself inside and out, that is Foundation Building!

As long as he upgrades the Diamond Staff to the Grandmaster level next year, he can prepare for Foundation Building!

Taking advantage of his current state, Gao Xian focuses on cultivating the Five Elements Technique in his room, familiarizing himself with the changes in mana in the ninth level of Qi Refining.

It wasn't until Yun Feiying knocked on the door that Gao Xian realized he had arrived.

Standing on the deck, Gao Xian looked at the Flying Horse Town under the twilight, and his heart was full of emotions.

After two years, he has returned to where it all began.

Looking down from high above, the houses in Flying Horse Town are low and dilapidated, with crooked and tangled streets, giving the impression of poverty and destitution.

In this impoverished land, tens of thousands of cultivators struggle to survive.

When the Qingmu Flying Ship landed, Yun Feiying, Yuan Chongguang, and others were the first to disembark.

Lu Lingfei led a group of scattered cultivators, bustling behind them.

Most of these cultivators were conscripted and did not know each other, nor did they have any hierarchical relationship. Walking together, they appeared particularly disorganized.

Zhang Chunjiang came over with his people. He first exchanged pleasantries with Lu Lingfei, Yun Feiying, and a few others at the Foundation Building stage, and then had someone take charge of a group of chaotic Qi Refining cultivators.

The Shangong Hall had a large number of personnel, and its organizational system was relatively tight.

According to the roster, the scattered cultivators were divided into more than ten teams, each led by a Shangong Hall steward.

Zhang Chunjiang saw Gao Xian and was surprised to find that Gao Xian had been following Yun Feiying all along. The two seemed quite familiar with each other.

"What is this little woman so happy about?!"

Zhang Chunjiang had originally planned to confront Gao Xian as soon as they met, to show him who was in charge. However, Yun Feiying and Gao Xian got together, which made him a bit hesitant.

After weighing the situation, he decided not to provoke the youngest female Foundation Building cultivator of the sect.

After all, she was from the Yun family, the direct line of the sect master. He couldn't afford to offend her!

Zhang Chunjiang looked at Gao Xian, who was smiling, and the more he looked, the angrier he became. He huffed and turned away, leaving first.

Gao Xian watched Zhang Chunjiang leave, said something to Yun Feiying, and then left as well.

After two years of absence, Gao Xian naturally wanted to see Zhou Yuling, his beloved girlfriend.

Gao Xian hadn't forgotten about Zhou Yuling. He often sent letters to her, hoping that she would bring the old man back to Lianyun City.

The Flying Horse Market was profitable, but it was also very dangerous.

Unfortunately, Old Zhou was particularly stubborn and didn't listen to him at all.

Traveling between the two places was inconvenient. Gao Xian had to stay for half a month after coming to the Flying Horse Market before he could return. It was too long and too much trouble.

Walking on the familiar long street, Gao Xian looked at the familiar shops on both sides, feeling quite emotional.

This place could be considered his hometown!

In the span of two years, the streets were still bumpy with cobblestone roads, and the shops were still the same, except that the characters on the signs were more blurred.

In the end of the street, Gao Xian arrived at the Lingfu Hall. The oil lamps inside were already lit, emitting a dim yellow light.

Old Zhou sat behind the counter, counting talismans with his head lowered. After not seeing each other for two years, the old man had clearly aged quite a bit.

Zhou Ye noticed someone coming in and looked up with his old eyes at Gao Xian. The man in front of him had handsome and profound features, wearing a green robe and carrying a sword. He stood there like a jade tree in the wind, slender, tall, elegant, and bright.

He immediately recognized Gao Xian and was somewhat hesitant to acknowledge him. After two years, Gao Xian's appearance seemed unchanged, yet there was also a tremendous change!

"Uncle Zhou, how have you been?" Gao Xian greeted with a smile, cupping his hands.

The old man's expression was complicated as he said, "Gao Xian, you're back!"

"Don't mention it, I was conscripted by the sect and had to rush to Feima Village." Gao Xian's mood soured as he spoke about it, unable to resist complaining to Old Zhou, "Life is tough!"

Zhou Ye snorted, "You're living carefree in Lianyun City, where's the toughness in your life!"

Gao Xian didn't want to discuss this, so he casually asked, "Where's Yuling?"

"Uncle Zhou, I'll go see Yuling first. We can chat at the banquet later."

Before Zhou Ye could speak, Gao Xian skillfully stepped through the side door and headed straight for the backyard.

Zhou Ye hesitated to speak, but after thinking it over, he didn't stop Gao Xian.

Regardless, Gao Xian treated him very well, and even better to Yuling. He frequently sent letters inquiring about Yuling's cultivation and even gave various elixirs.

Gao Xian, familiar with the layout, arrived at the main house in the backyard. Before he could enter, Zhou Yuling heard the commotion and came out.

When Zhou Yuling saw Gao Xian in his flowing green robe, she stood frozen at the door. She stared at Gao Xian, her expression constantly changing, seemingly a mix of joy, excitement, and sadness, as if she wanted to cry...

Gao Xian gently embraced Yuling, "Silly girl, I'm back."

"Brother Xian," Zhou Yuling tightly hugged Gao Xian, as if afraid that he would run away.

"It's only been two years, why do you look like we're parting forever?"

Gao Xian found it somewhat amusing. He pinched Zhou Yuling's cheek, truly a practitioner of the Mingyu Technique, her face was even more tender than an eighteen-year-old girl's, completely concealing the fact that she was almost thirty!

"I missed you, you heartless person..."

Zhou Yuling was initially just a little excited, but when she heard Gao Xian say this, she couldn't help but feel wronged, and her eyes turned red as she spoke.

Seeing that something was amiss, Gao Xian hurriedly coaxed Zhou Yuling into the room and presented her with a prepared gift.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and although Zhou Yuling was somewhat upset, she was mostly happy. Coupled with Gao Xian's efforts to please her, the two quickly became inseparable.

In the evening, Zhou Ye had someone prepare a sumptuous feast to entertain Gao Xian.

After a few drinks, Zhou Ye no longer harbored any resentment towards Gao Xian. Mainly because he had received eight Longevity Pills from Gao Xian, he felt embarrassed to complain about anything to him.

"In the past few months, at least one or two thousand cultivators have died in Feima Village, and there aren't many people left who dare to go to Bixia Peak. Many wandering cultivators have gone elsewhere to make a living..."

As Zhou Ye spoke about this, he was filled with emotion.

However, in just a few months, the once thriving Feima Collection declined.

He was a seller of talismans, and he was particularly sensitive to this. Business in this area was becoming increasingly difficult.

Zhou Yuling couldn't help but complain, "Qi Niang, you're not good either. You can't even protect yourself! You've made yourself work so hard at Feima Collection..."

"Hmph, the Sect Master personally ordered the gathering of many Foundation Building cultivators. What use is Zhu Qi Niang?"

Zhou Ye turned serious again and said to Gao Xian, "I heard that a Foundation Building cultivator from the sect has already died. The battle at Bixia Peak is extremely brutal. You better find a way to avoid it..."

The old man thought Gao Xian was quite cunning and should have a way to avoid going to the battlefield.

Gao Xian was about to speak when suddenly he felt a sensation and looked up.

Zhou Ye and Zhou Yuling didn't know what was happening, but they followed Gao Xian's gaze and couldn't see anything. The courtyard was pitch black, and the front door of the shop had already been closed.

"Gao Xian, where are you?"

At this moment, a loud shout suddenly came, the voice was deep and thunderous, causing Zhou Ye and Zhou Yuling's ears to ring.

A purple figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed in the courtyard. This figure was tall and fierce-looking, it was Zhang Chunjiang.

Zhang Chunjiang activated his mana, and the main door of the house was violently pushed open. The surging mana rushed towards the table.

Gao Xian flashed to the front of the table and used his sleeve to block the surging mana.

The clash of the two forces of mana turned into a raging wind that spread in all directions, stirring up countless dust.

Zhang Chunjiang was slightly surprised. This Gao Xian reacted very quickly and controlled his mana very skillfully.

But he didn't pay too much attention to it. What could a small Qi Refining cultivator do, no matter how powerful he was? Besides, he didn't use much force at all.

He said to Gao Xian, "We're leaving for Bixia Peak tonight. Everyone is waiting for you, and you're here eating and drinking!"

Gao Xian looked deeply at Zhang Chunjiang. This old guy actually came to his door, he was really impatient!

He calmly said, "Going to Bixia Peak? Then I need to inform Elder Yun."

Zhang Chunjiang's face darkened, "This is my jurisdiction. What, do you want to defy orders?"

A sinister cold smile appeared on his face. If Gao Xian dared to defy orders, it would be great. He would just kill him directly, and no one would be able to say anything!

Zhou Ye and Zhou Yuling both sensed that something was wrong. Zhou Ye's face turned pale, while Zhou Yuling silently unsheathed her Water Moon Sword. As long as Gao Xian made a move, she would definitely not hesitate to follow suit!

Although Gao Xian had his back to Zhou Yuling, he noticed her subtle movement. He was somewhat moved and amused. This woman was really bold.

In fact, he didn't really want to follow Yun Feiying. It would severely limit his abilities. Zhang Chunjiang's arrival was just right, it was exactly what he wanted.

Gao Xian smiled at Zhang Chunjiang, "Master Zhang, you're being too serious. Serving the sect is my duty!"

(End of this chapter)