Chapter 0010: The Sword Gate Demon Ruins

Sister Ting stepped forward, confidently smiling, and said: "I am Ting Lanyue of the Ting family, and I entered the upper courtyard a year earlier than you. Junior Brother Zhongyue, would you like to have a match with me? Who knows, you might just receive the true teachings from Elder Pu!"

Zhong Yue nodded and smiled, saying: "Thank you, Senior Sister Ting and Senior Brother He"

On the He Chengchuan, he bowed and said: "Esteemed Elders, we intend to enter the Demon Ruins for our demon-slaying training, and we kindly ask for your leniency in this matter."

Although everyone is a fellow disciple, there is a competitive spirit among them. The old Qi-refining master stated that only one person would receive his true teachings, yet he did not specify who it was, which naturally led to much speculation, with everyone believing that they themselves had received the true teachings

The portal seemed to be formed by splitting the sword body in half from the center, with iron chains connecting the two halves of the portal. Because the sword body is entirely colorless, this portal is easily overlooked.

That senior brother He is the upper house disciple who was defeated in a single move by Ting Lanyue. He hails from the Bihhe Tribe, with the surname He and the given name Chengchuan. His aptitude is also exceptionally high, ranking among the top in the hundreds of upper house disciples under Master Pu, and he is quite cheerful and talkative

That female disciple landed and said with a smile, "I can only control the lightning for a short period of time, and I can only fly a distance of ten zhang before I have to land. Moreover, I cannot fly too high. Compared to what Elder Pu mentioned about riding the thunder to fly, covering a distance of a thousand miles, I am still far from that, by a hundred thousand and eight thousand miles."

In a contest among peers, one will naturally hold back and not exert their full strength

The local inhabitants of Jianmen have indeed transformed this place into a magnificent spectacle

Suddenly, within the quiet room, flashes of lightning erupted, and bolts of thunderous sword energy surged forth with the might of thunder. Among these disciples of the upper academy, there were indeed individuals of exceptional talent who, barehanded, executed the Thunderbolt Sword Technique, envisioning the thunder in their minds. The sound of thunder rolled, and they quickly brought their opponents down, but the power was not great, resulting in minimal damage

Is the junior disciple uninjured?

After a considerable amount of time, the outcomes among the numerous disciples of the upper court had been determined, leaving only a striking female disciple and a male disciple engaged in combat. Both of these individuals had reached the realm of transformation in their spiritual power, and with a mere thought, they could unleash bolts of lightning, capable of generating electricity from the void.

The two figures moved rapidly within the quiet room, as swift as thunder. The various techniques of the Thunderbolt Sword Technique were unleashed, crackling with energy, accompanied by flashes of lightning and booming thunder. The thunder struck like a sword, charging towards each other in a truly astonishing display

Feather Spirit Pill? Totem Pillar? Soul Weapon?

Here, everyone was engaged in a heated battle, while in the corner, Zhong Yue continued to practice his Thunder Sword Technique, remaining uninvolved in the fray

The other ends of two iron chains were connected in mid-air. Zhong Yue gazed intently and saw nothing in the air, yet the two iron chains hung high, as if tethered to something.

Another disciple of the upper academy laughed and said: "There are many demons in the Demon Ruins, mostly weak demons such as alien demons and spider demons. We, the disciples of the upper academy, can enter to gain experience, as alien demons and spider demons are just right for practice. We have just received the teachings of the Thunderbolt Sword Technique, and we must undergo real combat to enhance the power of the sword technique. In battle, we can also comprehend the true essence of the Thunderbolt Sword Technique."

In the quiet chamber, many disciples from the upper court were eager to try their skills. Soon, pairs of disciples began to duel, refraining from using any other techniques, totem pillars, or soul weapons, and instead engaged in combat using the Thunder Sword Technique.

Zhong Yue looked up and surveyed his surroundings, only to see that the sky over the Demon Ruins was dark and gloomy, with dense leaden clouds, as if the clouds themselves were exceedingly heavy, casting a pervasive dimness all around.

Zhongyue collected the ganoderma lucidum from the mountains, which grew on tree stumps, extending outward into a series of round, platform-like caps. The grand halls of Jianmen Mountain are built upon these cliff-like, cap-shaped platforms, with an abyss below, shrouded in swirling clouds and mist

Many people gathered in front of the large bronze mirror, which stood an impressive height of four to five zhang. Zhong Yue was filled with curiosity, and He Chengchuan quietly remarked beside him: "Junior Brother Zhong, this bronze mirror is a rare treasure, a fine example among soul weapons! Just by standing in front of the mirror, one can leave a reflection within it. If one kills demons in the Demon Ruins, the mirror will record the number of kills and the merits earned. The more merits one accumulates, the greater the rewards that can be exchanged from the sect!"

A young cow of the human race

The thunder conjured by Zhong Yue is indeed not as splendid or visually appealing as that of the other disciples from the upper academy, lacking the dazzling brilliance of the Thunder Sword Technique, and thus does not attract attention

His feather spirit elixirs have been exhausted, and he must obtain more feather spirit elixirs; otherwise, forcing his cultivation will deplete his body, resulting in a loss that outweighs the gain

Many disciples of the upper house were full of vigor, laughing and saying: "However, there is one point that Senior Brother He did not mention, which is that killing the demons in the Demon Ruins can earn rewards from the sect, allowing one to exchange for treasures such as Feather Spirit Pills, Totem Pillars, and Soul Weapons"

The异魔族 swarmed in, howling: "Kill the males, pickle them and dry them for later consumption! Capture the females, use them for hybrid breeding, and ensure the next generation of our kind is born!"

The disciples ascended a circular dais, where they saw an elderly man in white robes with white hair seated in the front of the grand hall, surrounded by a thick iron chain that was fastened to a pillar beside him. On the other side, there was also an elderly man in white robes with white hair, who had a similar iron chain attached to the pillar next to him

A poised and graceful female disciple suddenly proposed: "Let us compete using the Thunderbolt Sword Technique. Whoever's Thunderbolt Sword Technique can outshine the rest will naturally receive the true teachings!"

Does the junior disciple not know about the Sword Gate's Demonic Ruins

Zhong Yue is deeply moved, the totem pillar plays a significant role in both cultivation and combat, while the soul weapon serves as a battle armament, greatly enhancing combat power, and the feather spirit pill is even more crucial for him

This idea is good

At this moment, the Sword Gate was opened by two elderly men, and a radiant light poured down from within the portal. Although the area in front of the gate appeared empty, it was immediately revealed to have a staircase illuminated by the light, extending from the Sword Gate all the way to the circular platform.

Ting Lanyue realized: "Indeed, you have just entered the Upper Courtyard and are still unaware of some secrets of my Sword Sect. In the past, the ancestors of my Sword Sect protected the human tribes of the wilderness as they migrated to the Great Wilderness. At that time, the Great Wilderness was a realm of demons, where countless demons roamed and wreaked havoc. The ancestors of the Sword Sect, through arduous efforts, opened up the Great Wilderness for the survival and reproduction of our human tribes, while the demon race within the Great Wilderness was suppressed by our ancestors in the Demon Ruins of the Sword Sect. The foreign demon encountered by my junior brother during the assessment in the Azure Sky Hall is merely the weakest demon lord from the Demon Ruins of the Sword Sect."

His Thunder Sword Qi sometimes resembles a thunder tree, radiating lightning all around, while at other times it is stark and bare, manifesting only a single beam of sword light

The spirit is highly concentrated, and during visualization, it can take form. By visualizing a dragon, one can transform into a dragon; by visualizing thunder, one can unleash the might of thunder.

The treatment in the upper and lower chambers of the Sword Gate is indeed different; the training in the lower chamber is monotonous, while in the upper chamber it is vibrant and diverse

As soon as the words of the old Qi Refinement Master were spoken, the more than one hundred disciples in the quiet room exchanged glances with one another: "Only one person has received the true teachings, but who exactly has obtained the true teachings from the old master?"

The young child of the flames surveyed the surroundings through Zhong Yue's eyes, and could not help but exclaim repeatedly: "The alchemists who forged this place back in the day must have been nearly as powerful as gods and demons!"

Not long after, the mountains became less steep, and the road widened. Upon reaching the halfway point of Jianmen Mountain, one could see that this extraordinary mountain was filled with palatial structures, with magnificent halls rising like ganoderma on tree stumps

That is indeed the case

A female disciple said: "As long as one is a disciple of the upper house, one can enter the Sword Gate Demon Ruins, but one can only enter once a month. Moreover, there are many demons in the ruins, with demon tribes everywhere, so it is only safe when there are many people. This time, with Senior Sister Ting and Senior Brother He present, Senior Sister Ting has received the true teachings of Elder Pu, and Senior Brother He is only a step away, so it is absolutely foolproof"

Zhong Yue stepped forward and looked into the mirror. He saw his own reflection, while the reflections of others displayed text recording the time they entered the demon realm, the number of demons they had slain, and their achievements. In contrast, his own reflection remained completely blank

The male disciple had no idea that she could be lifted by the lightning, as if she were about to fly into the air. Caught off guard, he was struck, leaving his chest blackened and his hair standing on end, before he fell to the ground

The gardener sister also showed a look of joy, suddenly glancing at Zhong Yue in the corner. She saw that Zhong Yue was still practicing the Thunderbolt Sword Technique, but his version of the technique had become increasingly peculiar. Compared to the Thunderbolt Sword Technique taught by Elder Pu, it had completely transformed. She couldn't help but frown, thinking to herself: "Such a strange Thunderbolt Sword Technique could not possibly be the true transmission. It seems that the person Elder Pu mentioned is indeed me."

The distant mountains appeared exceedingly treacherous, resembling interlocking fangs, dense and formidable as a forest

His Thunder Sword Technique increasingly appeared clumsy, the mental visualization of the thunder twisting and writhing, yet amidst the clumsiness, a sense of ancient charm gradually emerged, simple and grand, like thunder striking the ancient pines, startling the empty mountains with a sudden roar

Zhong Yue, along with over a hundred disciples, ascended Jianmen Mountain. The mountain's slope became increasingly steep, with clouds drifting around them, making it feel as though they were walking on clouds.

Sword Gate Demon Ruins

Ting Lanyue and He Chengchuan took the lead and entered the Sword Gate, followed by Zhong Yue and others who streamed in one after another, entering the Demon Ruins

Zhong Yue shook his head and smiled, saying, "Senior Sister Ting, I have only been in the upper academy for four or five days, how could I possibly be a match for you?"

Is it not simple to know who has truly mastered the teachings

A dark black magical aura formed a strong wind, lifting stones the size of millstones, posing an immense danger

Suddenly, a strange laughter echoed from afar, and in the distance, a dark mass of demon clansmen came rushing towards this side. It was evident that a tribe of the异魔族 had discovered that Zhong Yue and the other disciples of the upper academy had entered the demon ruins

He cultivates the Fire Chronicle Palace's Sui Huang visualization diagram, which consumes a significant amount of energy, and he must rely on more Feather Spirit Pills to continue his cultivation!

Zhong Yue hesitated and said, "I am not a disciple of Master Pu, can I still enter the Sword Gate's Demon Ruins?"

Zhong Yue could not help but feel emotional; he had lived in the lower courtyard for five or six years, enduring a life of hardship and difficulty, and the practice was exceedingly monotonous. It was only upon arriving at the upper courtyard that life began to gradually become more vibrant.

Sister Ting, I have lost

The disciples of the upper house stepped forward, laughing and saying: "It is undoubtedly true that Senior Sister Ting has received the true teachings of Elder Pu. In the future, when Senior Sister Ting becomes a Qi Refining Master, it will be a matter of course for her to ride the thunder and fly a thousand miles in a flash!"

Two elderly men in white robes raised their hands, each grasping the iron chains tied to the stone pillars in front of the main hall. With a forceful tug, the sound of creaking and grinding echoed as the door opened, and with the pull of the chains, a sword gate slowly emerged in the air

Zhong Yue looked down and felt a wave of dizziness; the mountains below appeared much smaller, while the upper courtyard seemed to be no larger than the size of a palm

Ting Lanyue smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "Fighting against the demon clan is also highly beneficial for your understanding of the true transmission of the Thunder Sword Technique."

One of the elderly men in white robes and white hair nodded and said: "You should look at yourselves in the mirror in front of the hall."

Senior Brother He is correct

Ting Lanyue did not insist, and smiled: "Our senior brothers plan to enter the Sword Gate's Demon Ruins for training, to battle against the demon clan and enhance the power of the Thunder Sword Technique. I wonder if junior brother is interested in joining us?"

That male disciple, however, was quite straightforward. Coughing up black smoke and covering his chest, he expressed admiration, saying: "Senior sister is indeed more skilled, being able to control the lightning and fly through the air. No wonder Mr. Pu said that only one person has received his true teachings!"

A dark black demonic aura spilled out from the sword gate, accompanied by eerie sounds of ghostly wails and howls, sending chills down one's spine

Not long after, the female disciple suddenly emitted a radiant light of thunder from beneath her feet, lifting her body more than four feet high and allowing her to move in the air. She raised her hand, and a beam of thunderous sword light pierced the male disciple's chest.

Brother Zhongyue of the Zhongshan family