Chapter 153: Washing Sword Sect

Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Washing Sword Sect

After Little Hei consumed the Great Demon Pill, he fell into a deep sleep. Yi Xiaoyao, on the other hand, cultivated all night and smoothly advanced to the Golden Core Third Realm.

For Yi Xiaoyao, a breakthrough in his Cultivation was practically inevitable after every life-or-death battle.

When he was at the Golden Core Second Realm, he could defeat someone at the Golden Core Seventh Layer. Now that he had entered the Golden Core Third Realm, he could naturally contend with someone at the Golden Core Eighth Layer.

However, he was still a far cry from being able to face someone at the Golden Core Ninth Realm, especially one on the Hidden Dragon List.

Early the next morning, Yi Xiaoyao arrived at a quiet pavilion.

"Hall Master."

Yi Xiaoyao said, looking at the black-robed figure standing by the window.

The Black Robe Hall Master turned around, his expression calm.

"I’ve already heard about what happened at the Asura Arena last night." A trace of lingering fear crossed the Hall Master’s face as he sighed. "It was my oversight. You were almost killed by those from the Cloud Transformation Sect because of me."

Yi Xiaoyao shook his head. No one was to blame. ’If anyone is at fault, it’s the Cloud Transformation Sect... and my own lack of strength.’

"But you’ve surprised me yet again." As he spoke, the Black Robe Hall Master tossed over a Jade Slip.

Yi Xiaoyao caught the Jade Slip. A glance revealed it to be the Hidden Dragon List rankings.

His rank had skyrocketed to thirtieth place.

The battle last night had once again caused Yi Xiaoyao’s fame to soar. He had jumped sixty-five places on the hundred-person Hidden Dragon List, a feat that left countless people in awe.

"You annihilated nine cultivators at the Golden Core Ninth Realm in a single move, three of whom were on the Hidden Dragon List—one of them even ranked seventy-seventh. With a record like that, I still think thirtieth place is a bit low for you," the Black Robe Hall Master said with a smile and a look of amazement.

Yi Xiaoyao, however, shook his head, unconcerned. ’The Hall Master is talking about my strength after activating the Soul Burning Forbidden Technique. He doesn’t realize my true strength isn’t even enough to make it onto the Hidden Dragon List.’

"My current strength is still far from enough for the battle for the Heaven and Earth Fire Essence in three months," he sighed to the Hall Master.

The Black Robe Hall Master’s eyes filled with admiration. ’To achieve so much at such a young age would be enough to make anyone get carried away and lose themselves in their success, yet Yi Xiaoyao remains neither arrogant nor rash.’

"Since that’s the case, I might just have a way for you to increase your strength," he said, his eyes glinting.

Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes lit up, and he looked at the Hall Master.

The Black Robe Hall Master pointed to the Bloodthirsty Sword on Yi Xiaoyao’s back. "Let me see that sword of yours."

Yi Xiaoyao immediately drew the sword and offered it to him.

The moment the Black Robe Hall Master took the Bloodthirsty Sword, his expression changed, and his body trembled slightly, clearly affected by the sword’s murderous, bloodthirsty will.

In the next moment, however, he recovered, a look of astonishment in his eyes.

"This sword... it’s truly wicked. It must have an extraordinary origin."

The Black Robe Hall Master stared at the blood-red blade of the Bloodthirsty Sword. "If I’m not mistaken," he said, "this sword was forged using the blood of countless people. It has several seals placed upon it."

"Seals?"

Yi Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow. He had long sensed some kind of power restraining the Bloodthirsty Sword’s true might.

"That’s right, seals," the Black Robe Hall Master said gravely. "If you can undo just one of them, this sword’s power will increase dramatically, and your own strength will increase severalfold as a result."

Yi Xiaoyao was stunned. ’Just by undoing one of the Bloodthirsty Sword’s seals, my strength could increase severalfold? That’s incredible.’

"Yi Xiaoyao, you must know that Spiritual Artifacts are divided into tiers, correct?" the Hall Master asked.

Yi Xiaoyao nodded. Of course, he knew. Like Spiritual Skills, Spiritual Artifacts were divided into four tiers: Yellow, Mystic, Earth, and Heaven.

It was just that the Bloodthirsty Sword’s durability was on par with an ordinary Mystic Tier Spiritual Artifact, so he had never given it much thought.

The Black Robe Hall Master smiled and took out a purple longsword, letting it hover in front of Yi Xiaoyao.

The longsword pulsed with a purple light, emanating an incredibly sharp aura. It seemed a single light stroke would be enough to cleave Yi Xiaoyao in two.

"This sword... what incredible power!"

Yi Xiaoyao exclaimed in amazement. He was reluctant to admit it, but this purple longsword was indeed far more terrifying than his Bloodthirsty Sword.

The Black Robe Hall Master chuckled. "My Purple Nether Sword is a high-grade Mystic Tier Spiritual Artifact. It can split mountains and cleave rivers."

He continued, "Your sword, on the other hand, is a high-grade Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact, but its durability is on par with a Mystic Tier one. If you undo its seal, I have a feeling it could transform into an Earth Tier Spiritual Artifact."

’An Earth Tier Spiritual Artifact!’ Yi Xiaoyao’s heart leaped.

’The Hall Master’s high-grade Mystic Tier Purple Nether Sword is already so astonishingly powerful. Just how mighty would an Earth Tier Spiritual Artifact be?’

And according to the Hall Master, once the seal was undone, the Bloodthirsty Sword could transform into just such a powerful Earth Tier Spiritual Artifact.

At this thought, Yi Xiaoyao asked eagerly, "Hall Master, how can I undo the seal on the Bloodthirsty Sword?"

"Now we’re finally getting to the point."

The Black Robe Hall Master smiled. "In three days, the Washing Sword Sect will be opening its Sword Cleansing Pool. It should be able to help you undo the seal on the Bloodthirsty Sword. A weapon is a part of one’s strength. When a weapon’s power increases, your own strength naturally follows. This is the method I spoke of to help you grow stronger."

"The Washing Sword Sect?"

Yi Xiaoyao looked puzzled. He had never heard of this sect.

"The Washing Sword Sect is an ancient sect, but its legacy has faded over time. It’s now just an unremarkable minor power, so it’s normal that you haven’t heard of it."

The Black Robe Hall Master continued, "Also, you don’t need to worry about running into anyone from the Cloud Transformation Sect there. Three years ago, the Cloud Transformation Sect stole the Washing Sword Sect’s ancestral treasure. Now, the two sects are irreconcilable enemies, and the Washing Sword Sect has declared that no one from the Cloud Transformation Sect will be permitted to enter the Sword Cleansing Pool this time."

"And what was this ancestral treasure that the Cloud Transformation Sect stole?" Yi Xiaoyao asked, a little curious.

The Black Robe Hall Master sneered. "An Earth Tier Spirit Sword! It’s now in the hands of Shangguan Tianjian. It is only because he possesses that sword that he was able to slay three Nascent Soul Realm experts and secure his number one spot on the Hidden Dragon List!"

Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes narrowed at his words.

’So, Shangguan Tianjian wields an incredibly powerful Earth Tier Spirit Sword.’

’In three months, I’m bound to fight Shangguan Tianjian. I can’t afford to be at a disadvantage when it comes to weapons.’

"As a Sword Cultivator, how can I not have a good sword? When the Washing Sword Sect opens its Sword Cleansing Pool, I’ll definitely be there."

Yi Xiaoyao said, a faint smile playing on his lips.

The Black Robe Hall Master nodded. "However, it’s said that the Washing Sword Sect can help Sword Cultivators comprehend Sword Momentum. A lot of people will be heading there, including many from the Hidden Dragon List."

Yi Xiaoyao’s gaze flickered at the news, but his expression remained unconcerned.

’According to the Hall Master, when the Washing Sword Sect opens the Sword Cleansing Pool, many people will be competing for a spot. A fight is inevitable.’

But when had he, Yi Xiaoyao, ever feared such things?

’Without battle, how can one grow?’

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