Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 245: Glory

"The wind silently enters the night, moistening everything without a sound."

Yun Qiushui clapped his hands in admiration, appreciating Gao Xian's skillful technique, "Spring Breeze and Rain."

To his surprise, after a year had passed, Gao Xian's swordsmanship had improved.

This move, "Overcoming the Strong and Breaking the Weak," fully displayed the subtleties of "Spring Breeze and Rain," easily shattering the formidable power of the Sword Spirit's transformation.

In reality, Gao Xian took a great risk. If he failed to strike with his sword, he would likely be killed by the Sword Spirit's transformed Red Phoenix.

However, Gao Xian seemed to effortlessly handle the situation, displaying an elegant and carefree demeanor. His gracefulness was almost on par with Yun Qiushui.

Yun Changfeng asked, "Did Gao Xian write those two lines of poetry?"

"Indeed, Father. What do you think?" Yun Qiushui asked with a smile.

"He truly is talented."

Yun Changfeng had to admit that he had underestimated Gao Xian. As a cultivator from a humble background, Gao Xian had actually defeated several naturally gifted spiritual beings.

His mastery of spells and swordsmanship could be considered unparalleled at the Foundation Building level.

He added, "I never looked down on him. I only said that he was getting older and his future was uncertain. Even entering the Divine Heaven Hall won't change that..."

When he mentioned getting older, it meant that Gao Xian was already thirty years old when he achieved Foundation Building.

For ordinary cultivators, achieving Foundation Building before the age of sixty was considered fast.

Before Foundation Building, cultivators needed to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth while also consuming their own life essence.

The later one achieved Foundation Building, the more innate life essence they would consume.

For cultivators, innate life essence was extremely precious and difficult to replenish through external means.

The true disciples of major sects could minimize the consumption of innate life essence during Qi Refining through advanced secret techniques and abundant spiritual pills.

These true disciples would typically achieve Foundation Building before the age of twenty-five.

Gao Xian clearly did not have these conditions. Even if he had some fortuitous encounters and his cultivation increased rapidly, it would be difficult to make up for the consumption of innate life essence.

As for the inadequacy of Foundation Building secret techniques, it was not a big problem for the Azure Cloud Sect's true transmission.

Yun Changfeng's lack of confidence in Gao Xian was actually referring to the fact that Gao Xian had almost no chance of achieving a Mid Third Grade Gold Core.

For him, although reaching a Mid Third Grade Gold Core would make him a true cultivator, it wouldn't hold much meaning.

With Gao Xian's aptitude, if he was cultivated well, it was not impossible for him to achieve a Mid Third Grade Gold Core.

He didn't explicitly say these words, but he believed that his daughter and son would understand his meaning.

Yun Qiushui casually said, "My friend here has extraordinary talent. We can't measure him by common standards. Besides, fate is unpredictable. Who can say for certain what the future holds?"

Yun Qingxuan nodded slightly, expressing his agreement with his younger brother.

"Alright then, I hope he has a bright future."

Yun Changfeng had no prejudice against Gao Xian. In fact, he even admired him to some extent. His words were purely based on rational judgment.

Since his daughter and son didn't like hearing such things, there was no need for him to emphasize it.

Returning to the topic, as long as Gao Xian could achieve Core Formation, it would be the best outcome. There was no need to hope for a Mid Third Grade Gold Core.

He said to Yun Qingxuan, "It's time for you, the head of the Water Division, to take the stage. After all, this is the first conference you're presiding over, and your friend won first place. It's quite meaningful."

Yun Qingxuan didn't comment on this. She didn't think there was anything worth commemorating.

Commemoration was nothing more than nostalgia. She preferred to seize the present and occasionally plan for the future, but she wouldn't look back at the past.

"Indeed, it's a day worth commemorating," Yun Qiushui said excitedly. He wished he could take his sister's place on the stage.

Yun Qingxuan ignored her younger brother and gracefully ascended the Sword Duel Platform, landing beside Gao Xian.

The cultivators watching from all directions saw a beautiful woman in a green dress. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, her spirit noble, and her bearing elegant, just like the fairy from Gushan.

Within the Azure Cloud Sect, few people had seen Yun Qingxuan, let alone the many cultivators present.

Many cultivators started to make a commotion, "Where did this beauty come from?" "She's really beautiful, just a bit cold..."

"What is this beauty doing on stage?"

"Both her and Gao Xian are wearing Qingyi robes, could they be a couple?"

Hearing all sorts of chaotic discussions, Yun Qingxuan released a bit of his Gold Core aura.

A mysterious and invisible pressure enveloped the surroundings, like an invisible mountain pressing down on everyone's heads.

The clamoring cultivators turned red and couldn't say a word.

Other cultivators also felt heavy and had to use their mana to resist this invisible pressure.

For a moment, the grand stage fell silent.

Yun Qingxuan suppressed all the noise and calmly said to Gao Xian, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist."

Gao Xian smiled, "Thank you, Senior."

He didn't bother with any more pleasantries, as he and Yun Qingxuan didn't need such trivialities.

Yun Qingxuan took out a cloud-patterned, green bronze token and handed it to Gao Xian, "Qingyun Sword Token of the Qingyun Conference, a Rank Three lower-grade Law Weapon. It can activate the Qingyun Law Shield to withstand a strike from a Gold Core."

The so-called withstand a strike from a Gold Core was actually quite vague, because the difference in strength between Gold Cores was too great.

Gao Xian didn't ask further, as it was a Rank Three Law Weapon that he obtained for free.

The gazes of the people below were all focused on the small Qingyun Sword Token. This thing looked inconspicuous, but it represented the honor of being the leader of the Qingyun Conference, the inheritance of the Divine Hall of the Azure Cloud Sect, the top-notch secret techniques and various miraculous medicines of the current world, and the ability to receive guidance from a Nascent Soul True Immortal in cultivation...

Lu Shidao, Luo Xiujun, and Li Qingfeng were all looking at it seriously, their eyes seemingly glued to the Qingyun Sword Token.

Li Feihuang, standing beside Gao Xian, also stared at the Qingyun Sword Token. Compared to others, she felt more regret and sadness.

If she had just stayed calm and not acted recklessly during the previous battle, she would have had a good chance of winning.

This Qingyun Sword Token should have been hers!

Thinking of this, Li Feihuang felt even more resentful towards Gao Xian.

Li Chengfeng, the old man below the stage, also felt extremely bitter. He had gathered the power of the sect and spent countless resources for this conference, but it fell just short...

The various observing cultivators also looked eagerly at the Qingyun Sword Token, at Gao Xian, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

In the final battle, even Foundation Building cultivators couldn't understand it, let alone Qi Refining cultivators.

The mysteriousness of the battle process made many people in awe of Gao Xian.

This man was not only powerful in spells, but also seemed to be exceptionally skilled in swordsmanship.

Gao Xian once again became the center of attention for everyone.

According to custom, the water department cultivator in charge of the Qingyun Conference released a colorful dazzling spell. This spell was useless, but it was exceptionally brilliant and beautiful.

At important moments, this spell would be released together with hundreds of prepared talismans. At this moment, it happened to be the darkest time before dawn, and one after another, dazzling colorful flames illuminated the starry sky, lighting up the entire Azure Cloud City.

Gao Xian on the grand stage seemed even more dazzling and eye-catching than the colorful spiritual light shining on the heavens and earth.

This moment of glory was deeply imprinted in the hearts of all the spectators.

Gao Xian, the leader of the Qingyun Conference, would become an unforgettable memory for them.

Gao Xian's mood was also somewhat complicated. He was not yet accustomed to being the center of attention, nor to such great honor.

But he had to admit that he felt really good at this moment.

His gaze turned and he saw Yun Qingxuan, who was calm and composed, Lu Jingxu, who had a face full of approval, Li Feihuang, who was full of regret and sadness, Shui Yuying's complex and profound gaze, and Yun Qiushui's happy and relaxed smile. Gao Xian couldn't help but smile. This honor and joy were meant to be shared with someone, how wonderful...

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