48: Chapter 48 The Head of the Heavenly Sword Sect

Heavenly Sword Sect.

On the Sect square, the crowd was already bustling, packed with Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples.

"I didn't expect the Sect Head would actually open the Sect's technique stele!"

"I wonder what kind of Cultivation Technique we can obtain!"

"It would be great if I could obtain a Divine Ability!"

"I heard that Yao Beasts have appeared in the mortal realm!"

"How could the front lines have been broken through by Yao Beasts out of nowhere?"

"I heard that countless Cultivation Techniques and Spells are hidden within the stele, along with lost secret arts and Divine Abilities. If one can comprehend even a fraction of them, their cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds!"

On the square, the Disciples whispered among themselves, their voices rising and falling, filled with excitement, longing, and apprehension.

Some rubbed their hands together, their eyes eagerly fixed on the direction of the Technique Pavilion;

Others conversed in low tones with fellow villagers nearby, guessing what Cultivation Techniques might exist within the stele;

Still others silently circulated their Spiritual Qi to adjust their state, hoping to gain a bit more insight into the stele's mysteries during the visit.

Qin Changsheng also directed Hu Nan into the crowd.

Qin Changsheng also had some understanding of his own Comprehension Ability.

His Comprehension Ability wasn't very high, making it difficult for him to grasp any decent Cultivation Technique.

However, Qin Changsheng possessed a trait panel.

He believed that this time, the trait panel would definitely allow him to obtain a Cultivation Technique, or even a Divine Ability.

Qin Changsheng spotted Lin Hao's figure in the crowd.

Although Lin Hao had lost an arm, his spirits were still quite high.

Several trusted aides surrounded Lin Hao.

Qin Changsheng also saw Zhang Han, Lin Yao, and Li Hu.

At this moment, they were all very excited, clearly hoping to obtain special rewards from the Sect's technique stele.

Before long, the melodious sound of a bell echoed from the Sect's main Peak.

The bell's toll was deep and solemn, resonating throughout the entire Heavenly Sword Sect and instantly drowning out all the discussions on the square.

The many Disciples stopped talking, their expressions turning solemn as they looked up toward the sky.

In the next instant, several figures flew in on swords, their robes fluttering. Surrounded by dense Spiritual Qi, their auras were majestic and their Speed incredible. Within moments, they landed on the high platform at the front of the square.

The leader, dressed in a bright yellow Daoist robe, had a square face and salt-and-pepper hair and beard. His eyes were bright and piercing, and he was surrounded by the Spiritual Qi of the Golden Core Peak. His aura was both majestic and gentle; he was none other than the Sect Head of the Heavenly Sword Sect—Sect Leader Xuanyangzi.

Several figures stood in a row beside Sect Leader Xuanyangzi.

To the left was Elder Qingxuan, the guardian of the Scripture Pavilion, his Spiritual Qi restrained.

Beside Elder Qingxuan was Lin Zhentian, the Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall.

Fairy Qingling stood to the right of Sect Leader Xuanyangzi.

Fairy Qingling possessed profound cultivation and a cold temperament, rarely appearing before low-level Disciples. Her arrival today caused the Disciples on the square to look her way, their eyes filled with admiration and awe.

Besides them, several other Elders in various colored Daoist robes stood quietly on the high platform, their auras majestic.

After the Elders appeared on the high platform, the Disciples in the square bowed in unison, shouting, "Greetings, Sect Head! Greetings, Elders!"

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi raised his hand slightly and said in a gentle tone, "Disciples, you may rise."

The Disciples straightened up, standing solemnly and quietly on the square. No one dared to speak further as all eyes fell upon Sect Leader Xuanyangzi.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi began, "Over a month ago, a breach was torn in the front-line defensive positions by Yao Beasts. Casualties were heavy, and countless Sect Disciples stained the battlefield with their blood."

"Now, many wandering Yao Beasts have appeared not only near the Sect but even in the secular world, already threatening the Sect's safety."

As his words fell, an uproar broke out across the square. The Disciples showed shock and fear, whispering among themselves.

"What? The front-line positions were breached?"

"No wonder I've been hearing the roars of Yao Beasts from the foot of the mountain lately. It turns out to be true!"

"A few days ago, when I went to the back mountain, I was even attacked by a Yao Beast!"

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi raised his hand to signal silence and continued, "It is for this very reason that the Sect has decided to open the technique stele. Hidden within it are countless Cultivation Techniques, Spells, secret arts, and Divine Abilities. I hope that you Disciples can take this Opportunity to concentrate on your comprehension and improve your strength. In the future, you may step forward to protect the Sect, resist the Yao Beast invasion, and ensure the safety of our Heavenly Sword Sect!"

Upon hearing this, many Disciples showed looks of determination. Many clenched their fists and shouted in low voices, "Protect the Sect! Resist the Yao Beasts!"

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi nodded slightly, a hint of approval appearing on his face.

However, he understood that this Heavenly Sword Sect technique stele had extremely high requirements for one's Comprehension Ability.

The vast majority of these Outer Sect Disciples would gain nothing at all.

"This stele is not an original treasure of our Heavenly Sword Sect. It is a supreme treasure that our first Sect Head risked his life to seize from the Yao Race Holy Land. It has been passed down as a Legacy for thousands of years."

Hearing Sect Leader Xuanyangzi's introduction, everyone was astonished.

They hadn't expected that this technique stele was actually snatched from the Yao Race's side.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi continued, "Back then, the first Sect Head happened upon the opening of the Yao Race Holy Land. Learning that two world-shaking treasures were hidden within, he ventured into the Holy Land alone. After a narrow escape from death, he finally retrieved the two treasures."

"One of them is the technique stele you see today. The other was accidentally lost hundreds of years ago during the campaign to exterminate the Blood Demon Sect. For centuries, successive generations of Disciples have searched for it, but there has been no news, which has become a great regret for our Heavenly Sword Sect."

At the moment Sect Leader Xuanyangzi's voice fell, Qin Changsheng, who was far away in the Utility Courtyard, suddenly shuddered.

He instantly recalled the words from Jin Fu's voice-transmission talisman: "Young Lord... the Secret Treasure is within Qingyun Lake..."

Qin Changsheng's heart rate suddenly accelerated.

The first Sect Head retrieved two treasures from the Yao Race Holy Land; one was the technique stele, and the other has been lost until now;

and it was lost during the extermination of the Blood Demon Sect.

And Jin Fu was a member of the Blood Demon Sect.

All signs indicated that this treasure of the Heavenly Sword Sect was within Qingyun Lake.

However, there were many powerful Yao Beasts within Qingyun Lake.

And Qin Changsheng's strength was meager.

With his current abilities, it would likely be very difficult to find the treasure within Qingyun Lake.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi continued, "This technique stele not only hides Cultivation Techniques and secret arts but also produces peculiar phenomena. Whenever a Disciple comprehends before the stele, a corresponding light will appear upon it. Different lights represent different grades of the Divine Ability comprehended."

"There are four types of light that appear on the stele: white, blue, purple, and gold. White light corresponds to the comprehension of basic Spells, blue light to mid-tier Cultivation Techniques, purple light to high-tier secret arts, and gold light corresponds to the legendary Ancient Divine Ability, representing the highest grade of comprehension phenomenon."

"Ancient Divine Ability? There's even a golden light phenomenon!"

"It would be wonderful if I could comprehend an Ancient Divine Ability!"

"To comprehend an Ancient Divine Ability, one would probably need an incredibly powerful Comprehension Ability!"

The many Disciples whispered among themselves, and at the same time, they were extremely excited.

Zhang Han clenched his fists tightly; he also wanted to comprehend an Ancient Divine Ability.

That way, he would also be able to pursue Lin Yao.