Chapter 17: A Frenzied Surge in Swordsmanship Mastery

The Era of Immortal Dao Approaches!

When that time comes, countless ancient legacies that have not appeared for millennia will manifest amid the upheaval of heaven and earth.

Encountering treasures on the road, awakening the Dao in sleep—such wonders may soon be seen everywhere.

Even those of mediocre talent might seize extraordinary opportunities, soaring to unparalleled greatness.

In short, with the right chance, anything is possible.

This is an era of grand destiny, a time when myriad paths contend for supremacy!

But to grasp such opportunities, one must contend with the heavens, with others, with all things, and even with fate itself!

No doubt, when the time arrives, the many immortal divine mountains, sacred sites, orthodox sects, and noble dynasties within the Ziwei Star Domain will surge forth, vying fiercely for the supreme fortunes and the rankings of the Primordial Chaos Heavenly List.

As everyone’s hearts surged with excitement, Master Tai Xuan nodded with satisfaction and continued:

“To prepare for the imminent Era of Immortal Dao, starting today, the cultivation resources distributed monthly by each peak will be doubled!”

“Furthermore, within the sacred grounds, all cultivation resources—divine arts, spiritual herbs and pills, celestial weapons and treasures, hidden realms, and more—can be exchanged by any disciple, including outer disciples, as long as they have sufficient contribution points.”

“Also, all contribution points earned from completing tasks in the Sacred Flame Hall will be doubled.”

“Our goal is to swiftly enhance the strength of every disciple to compete for Immortal Dao opportunities.”

Upon hearing this, every eye lit up.

As a top-tier orthodox sect, Lingxiao Sacred Land boasted profound foundations and immense resources, never worrying about scarcity of materials or treasures.

However, such resources were previously extremely difficult to obtain. Every treasure, varying in quality, required exchanges based on one’s status. Only disciples from the Upper Nine Peaks had chances to redeem top-tier treasures.

Moreover, the contribution points required per item were enormous, attainable only by a few wealthy and powerful individuals.

But now, everything had changed.

All resources were opened to every disciple, and contribution points from tasks were doubled.

This meant that as long as one completed sect missions, they could easily exchange for whatever they needed—even top-grade pills and immortal artifacts.

As a result, it was expected that every disciple in Lingxiao Sacred Land would zealously undertake tasks to secure their place and obtain resources.

“This is excellent! The sect leader’s move has given all disciples a golden opportunity.”

“Indeed, with such a chance, who wouldn’t fight tooth and nail?”

“What an era of Immortal Dao to look forward to!”

Li Tianyuan and many of the peak leaders nearby were equally excited.

Master Tai Xuan’s decision was most advantageous for the lower Thirty-Six Peaks.

In an instant, everyone readied themselves, eager to seize this chance to elevate their peaks’ strength and secure more cultivation resources.

Yet Li Tianyuan remained calm, for compared to disciples from the other Thirty-Six Peaks, he had but one disciple under his wing. Even with double contribution points, the gain was minimal.

So rather than fight for these resources, he preferred to focus on the countless Immortal Dao opportunities soon to emerge outside.

“Alright, if anyone has further suggestions, speak freely. If it benefits the sacred land, I will certainly consider it.”

Master Tai Xuan scanned the assembly with a calm voice.

“Sect Leader, since the Primordial Chaos Heavenly List is about to commence, I propose allocating abundant resources to the holy sons and daughters to foster their rapid growth and contest the rankings!”

“And the elders within the sacred land! Their strength is unparalleled, but their lifespans are waning.”

“We must spare no effort to find immortality-enhancing medicines, allowing these elders to live another lifetime, so they can suppress all opposition in this Immortal Dao era.”

“Not only the holy sons, daughters, and elders, but also disciples with exceptional talents and outstanding gifts should be prioritized!”

“Moreover, each peak should increase its recruitment quotas—the current yearly intake is far too limited.”

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One after another, the numerous peak elders stood to voice their opinions.

Most spoke in favor of their own interests, yet Master Tai Xuan neither resented nor frowned. Instead, he felt comforted by their impassioned dedication.

He understood each was looking out for personal gain.

As long as the sacred land remained united and moved toward a common goal rather than selfish strife, it was acceptable.

“Good, very good.”

“Your foresight is commendable.”

“Since everyone has so many ideas, besides those already shared, I invite each of you to propose one suggestion. If suitable, we shall implement it.”

“Yes, Sect Leader!”

Upon hearing this, the elders eagerly stepped forward one by one to present their thoughts.

Li Tianyuan listened quietly on the sidelines, feeling somewhat idle.

Just as his turn approached, he suddenly froze.

Within him, the sword intent surged wildly, like a flood breaking through dikes—vast and overwhelming, as if to burst forth and shatter the skies.

Li Tianyuan abruptly closed his eyes and delved into his mind.

At once, he sensed his mastery of the sword Dao stirring with the signs of an imminent breakthrough.

He had already reached the pinnacle of the Supreme Profundity stage, the realm of great sword cultivators, only a final step away from entering the realm of Clear Sword Heart—the Sword Saint domain.

Now, the overwhelming sword intent inside him roared like a tsunami, an extremely rare phenomenon.

Without hesitation, it was likely the result of Jiang Yueli’s profound comprehension of the sword intent, which had been returned to him.

Sure enough, the system’s notification echoed in his mind the next moment.

[ Ding ]

[ Disciple Jiang Yueli has comprehended eighty-one sword intents, becoming a sword cultivator. The host receives a refund; sword Dao mastery increased. ]

As the system’s voice faded, Li Tianyuan’s sword Dao instantly broke through to Clear Sword Heart, reaching the Sword Saint realm.

Moreover, the breakthrough did not cease; the sword intent within him continued to grow at an astonishing rate.

In merely one breath, hundreds of sword intents surged forth.

In the blink of an eye, Li Tianyuan’s aura skyrocketed to the mid-level Sword Saint, still climbing higher.

My goodness!

Such a remarkable disciple!

Li Tianyuan felt immense joy as his sword Dao ascended ever higher.

Yet just as he was immersed in this blissful state, a voice rang out from Lingxiao Palace.

“Li Tianyuan, it’s your turn. What are your thoughts? Speak up.”

The speaker was none other than Master Tai Xuan.

However, Li Tianyuan was currently adrift in the vast sea of sword intent, completely unaware of the call.