Chapter 30: How Lonely It Is to Be Invincible

The moment the Zhou Tian Star Banner appeared, the many mighty figures within the Lingxiao Holy Land felt it. One after another, they roused from their meditative seclusion, their faces etched with shock.

"Fortune has descended, a rare treasure has manifested. Could it be that a peerless artifact has emerged near the Holy Land?"

"It is truly the era of the Immortal Dao, an age where opportunities erupt and thousands of treasures surface. Has such a magnificent stroke of fate truly arrived?"

The powerful figures were filled with awe, immediately releasing their divine sense to scan the region surrounding the Lingxiao Holy Land. Yet, a moment later, they froze. The aura had vanished in a flash, as if it had been nothing more than a hallucination.

"What is happening? I clearly sensed the emergence of a rare treasure just now; why has it disappeared?"

"Furthermore, I could clearly feel the fluctuations of a powerful spiritual treasure. There is no mistake—that was undoubtedly the aura of a spiritual treasure!"

Deep within a valley of the Lingxiao Holy Land, an old man stood up, his cloudy, aged eyes gazing into the distance. Though elderly, with hair and beard as white as snow, his dim eyes held a sharp, piercing glint, as if they could penetrate the very fabric of the cosmos. He was the Supreme Elder of the Lingxiao Holy Land, a living fossil who had survived for tens of thousands of years.

The old man’s gaze swept across ten thousand miles around the Holy Land, absorbing every detail—every inch of earth and every wisp of energy—into his mind. He sought to locate the origin of the treasure, yet found not a single trace.

"Could it be that the item has not fully manifested, revealing only a sliver of its presence? Or has it already been claimed by someone destined to possess it?" the old man muttered to himself, frowning in deep thought.

Based on his experience, this was no ordinary artifact; it was likely a high-level spiritual treasure, at the very least a Heaven-Piercing Spiritual Treasure. Ordinarily, the manifestation of such an object should have caused a massive stir, with phenomena lasting for several days. Yet, this aura had dissipated in an instant.

"Forget it. Let the lad Taixuan investigate this thoroughly and keep an eye out for any recent anomalies near the Holy Land," the old man sighed, sending a telepathic message to Master Taixuan before returning to his deep meditation.

Meanwhile, Li Tianyuan was entirely oblivious to the commotion caused by the appearance of the Zhou Tian Star Banner. He looked at the Profound Heaven Spiritual Treasure in his hand, his mouth curling into a grin that stretched nearly to his ears.

Splendid. Truly wonderful.

It seemed that the days where an Emperor would stand guard at his door, a Goddess would massage his shoulders, and he would hold a Creation-level spiritual treasure in one hand and an Ultimate Emperor Armament in the other were well within reach.

Thinking of his future glory, Li Tianyuan could not help but burst into laughter.

After a long while, he forced himself to calm down.

*Be composed. I must remain composed!*

*It is just one Profound Heaven Spiritual Treasure. In the future, I shall equip every one of my disciples with ten of them.*

Storing the Zhou Tian Star Banner in his void space, Li Tianyuan regained his composure, just as the system's voice echoed in his mind.

【Ding!】

【Disciple Jiang Yuli’s sword cultivation has achieved a breakthrough. Host receives a massive return of sword intent.】

As the system’s voice faded, Li Tianyuan’s own sword cultivation—which had only just reached the realm of "Sword Heart Divine Mastery" the previous day—underwent a tremendous leap, advancing directly from the early stage to the middle stage.

One should not underestimate the significance of this minor realm advancement. Once one reaches the realm of a Sword God, every minor breakthrough represents a qualitative shift, the power of which is self-evident. Moreover, every step forward is as difficult as ascending to heaven, typically requiring the comprehension of over ten thousand strands of sword intent. For an ordinary person, this would require at least a hundred years of accumulation. Yet, he had accomplished in a single day what others spent a century toiling for.

*My goodness! Disciple, what exactly did you comprehend within the Haotian Sword Tower?*

Li Tianyuan was astonished and impatiently opened Jiang Yuli’s attribute panel.

【Name: Jiang Yuli】
【Cultivation: Middle stage of the Profound Entry Realm】
【Aptitude: SSS (Immortal Grade)】
【Techniques: Lingyun Feather Transformation (Immortal Technique), Lingyun Sword Art (Heaven Grade), Haoran Sword Scripture (Ultimate Immortal Technique)】
【Sword Dao: Sword Heart Clarity】
【Comprehension: Peerless throughout the ages】
【Talent: Stronger against the strong】
【Fortune: Child of Fortune】
【Physique: Exquisite Supreme Heart, Immortal Phoenix Undying Body】
【Fate: Posture of a Female Emperor, Rebirth from Nirvana, Peerless Elegance】
【Summary: Having shed her past, she has successfully defied the heavens and changed her fate. From this day forth, she shall stand at the pinnacle of the world, unrivaled under the heavens!】

Seeing that Jiang Yuli’s sword cultivation had reached the realm of "Sword Heart Clarity," Li Tianyuan could not help but click his tongue in amazement.

She was truly worthy of being a Child of Fortune. Once she defied the heavens and changed her fate, she began to soar through the skies. One must understand that at the same cultivation level, a practitioner who has achieved "Sword Heart Clarity" possesses combat power several times that of their peers; they are essentially dominant within their realm and capable of fighting across tiers. It was easy to imagine that with Jiang Yuli reaching such a state at such a young age, her future achievements would be unimaginable.

This was even better. The higher his disciple’s achievements, the greater the benefits he, the master, would naturally reap.

Thinking of this, Li Tianyuan felt exceptionally pleased. It had been a truly dull and tedious day—not only had he gained an excellent disciple, but he had also acquired a Profound Heaven Spiritual Treasure, and his own sword cultivation had ascended to a new level. It was truly a triple blessing.

"How lonely it is to be invincible, how empty it is to be invincible."

"At the peak, the cold wind blows incessantly. Who can understand my solitude?"

Li Tianyuan hummed to himself while sipping his tea. Such a life was truly carefree.

...

While Li Tianyuan was enjoying his leisure, Jiang Yuli was still working hard within the Haotian Sword Tower. By now, she had comprehended most of the sword intent on the seventh floor, and her sword cultivation had already reached the realm of Sword Heart Clarity.

In two days, to go from a novice who had just touched upon the sword to reaching Sword Heart Clarity—this speed could be said to be unprecedented and likely never to be repeated. Although the miraculous effects of the Enlightenment Tea played a part, Jiang Yuli’s innate talent and peerless comprehension were the primary factors.