49: Chapter 49 Purple Light

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi just shook his head gently, his tone carrying a hint of regret: "However, it has been over ten thousand years since the Sect opened the technique stele for observation. Countless Disciples have come through over the generations. While many have gained insights and white light, blue light, or even a few purple lights have appeared on the stele, no one has ever been able to trigger the golden light phenomenon!"

"That legendary Ancient Divine Ability has also never appeared."

Upon hearing this, many Disciples showed expressions of regret, but they also felt a bit more longing. Determination flashed in many of their eyes as they secretly resolved to immerse themselves in comprehension during the visit. Even if they couldn't trigger purple or golden light, they would try their best to comprehend useful Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi nodded slightly and turned his gaze toward the Elders beside him, his tone becoming solemn: "Elders, open the technique stele!"

As his voice fell, the Elders on the high platform responded in unison.

Lin Zhentian was the first to raise his hand. A flash of light appeared in his palm, and a pitch-black long sword suddenly emerged, its blade swirling with chilling Killing Intent.

Immediately after, Fairy Qingling raised her slender hand, and a crystal-clear ice lotus slowly emerged. A faint chill swirled around the ice lotus, and fine spiritual light condensed on its petals.

Elder Qingxuan also slowly raised his hand. A lustrous white jade Seal appeared in his palm, engraved with the mark of the Scripture Pavilion. It was surrounded by gentle Spiritual Qi and looked ordinary, yet it contained a powerful Seal.

The other Elders also summoned their respective Magic Treasures—some were jade pendants, some folding fans, and others command tokens. Various colors of spiritual light intertwined.

Holding their Magic Treasures, the Elders simultaneously activated their Spiritual Qi, gathering their treasures' power together. A brilliant spiritual light soared into the sky, piercing the clouds and forming a massive gate of light in the air.

From within the light gate, an ancient and heavy Aura faintly emanated.

In the next instant, a dull rumble came from within the light gate, and the ground trembled slightly. The Disciples on the plaza steadied themselves, their eyes fixed on the light gate, filled with shock and anticipation.

A massive dark shadow slowly descended from the light gate. Its Speed seemed slow, yet it carried a majestic and heavy Aura. In a flash, it landed on the stone platform already prepared in the center of the plaza, stirring up dust and causing the Spiritual Qi to surge.

As the dust gradually cleared, a massive stele appeared before everyone's eyes.

This was the supreme treasure of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the technique stele.

The stele was entirely dark gray, made of an unknown material. Its surface was covered with ancient and mysterious runes that faintly flowed with spiritual light, yet it also exuded an Aura of ancient simplicity and vicissitudes from over a thousand years. The stele was over ten zhang tall and about three zhang wide, heavy and majestic, surrounded by a faint spiritual light, mysterious and sacred.

There were no extra decorations on the stele; only those densely packed runes, which seemed like living things, faintly wriggling and emitting an ancient and profound Aura. One look at them made people feel an instinctive sense of awe, as if their minds were being drawn in by the runes.

The plaza instantly fell into a deathly silence. Every Disciple's eyes were fixed on the technique stele, and they even lightened their breathing intentionally, their eyes filled with obsession, awe, and anticipation.

Some widened their eyes, their bodies trembling slightly with excitement; some subconsciously stepped forward, wanting to see more clearly, but were stopped by the Elders nearby and could only stop with regretful eyes.

Still others pressed their hands together and prayed silently, hoping to comprehend a Divine Ability from the stele to change their fate.

Qin Changsheng also looked up at the technique stele, a hint of excitement on his face.

He could feel that the stele contained majestic and ancient Spiritual Qi, and within those mysterious runes, countless Cultivation Techniques and secret arts seemed to be hidden.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi looked at the Disciples on the plaza with a look of approval and said, "The observation time is half an hour. Remember, the stele is sacred and must not be desecrated. Do not touch it at will; just focus your mind on comprehending it."

Hearing Sect Leader Xuanyangzi's words, the many Disciples gathered around the technique stele. Some sat cross-legged, while others stood quietly. One by one, they closed their eyes, cleared their minds, and completely immersed their Divine Senses into the profound Aura emitted by the stele, silently comprehending the Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities contained within the runes.

Some frowned deeply, their expressions solemn, clearly finding it difficult to grasp the profundities within the stele.

Some looked calm, their breathing steady, having gradually entered a state of focus; others had a slight smile on their faces, looking joyful as if they had already gained something.

The initial excitement and urgency were gradually replaced by steadiness and focus. Every Disciple was giving their all, cherishing this once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity, and no one dared to be even slightly negligent.

They all knew that this might be their best chance to change their fate and improve their cultivation.

Qin Changsheng's Divine Sense was also attached to Hu Nan's body, watching the Sect's technique stele through Hu Nan's perspective.

He could clearly feel that the ancient Spiritual Qi on the stele was becoming increasingly dense. The mysterious runes seemed to be awakened, with faint light flowing through them. They contained countless pieces of complex information, including cultivation methods for basic Spells, tips for comprehending secret arts, and some obscure ancient scripts that inspired awe.

Just then, a faint but clear white light suddenly emerged from one side of the technique stele. Like a firefly in the dark night, though not dazzling, it instantly broke the silence of the plaza.

"Look! The stele is glowing! It's white light!"

"Someone has comprehended a Cultivation Technique!"

"Who is so incredible that they can actually comprehend a Cultivation Technique!"

Seeing the white light from the stele, many Disciples' eyes were filled with envy.

They also wanted to comprehend Divine Abilities and gain recognition from the Sect Head and the Sect Elders.

However, these Divine Abilities required great Comprehension Ability and talent. Most people simply couldn't obtain a Cultivation Technique from the technique stele.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, two dazzling purple lights suddenly burst forth from the top of the technique stele!

The purple light was deep in color and brilliantly dazzling, far more radiant than the white light.

The purple light contained majestic and profound Spiritual Qi, its Aura heavy and distant, completely different from the softness of the white light. It carried the unique majesty of High-level Secret Techniques, and as soon as it appeared, it caused the Spiritual Qi of the entire plaza to surge.

"What is that?! Purple light!"

"Someone actually comprehended a High-level Secret Technique!"

"Who on earth has such great Comprehension Ability!"

"This is a once-in-a-millennium Opportunity!"

Many Disciples cried out in surprise, and a flurry of discussion broke out instantly, yet it still couldn't hide the shock and envy in their hearts.

Everyone's gaze was tightly locked onto those two purple lights, their eyes full of longing.

High-level Secret Techniques were something countless low-level Disciples dreamed of. Even if they only comprehended a tiny fraction, it would be enough to crush their peers and completely change their fate.

Not only the Disciples, but the Sect Elders on the high platform also completely changed their expressions.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi snapped his eyes open, a flash of wild joy in them. His previously calm expression was replaced by excitement. He leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on the two purple lights.

Only Fairy Qingling's expression remained cold, showing no excitement. She just slowly moved her gaze, passing over the noisy crowd, and accurately landed on Jiang Lijuan's head.

At this moment, a faint purple light was hovering over Jiang Lijuan's head. The light was soft but clear. Clearly, she was one of the Disciples who had triggered the purple light and comprehended a High-level Secret Technique.

Jiang Lijuan lowered her head slightly, her face full of unbelievable joy, clearly not yet recovered from the shock of comprehending a Divine Ability.

Sect Leader Xuanyangzi noticed Fairy Qingling's gaze and turned to look at her, a smile of approval on his face, his tone full of gratification: "Fairy Qingling, congratulations! You've taken in a good Disciple! To be able to comprehend a High-level Secret Technique at such a young age, she is exceptionally talented and will surely achieve great things in the future!"