Chapter 0002: Sword Crystal

This "meteor" is getting closer and closer, and this time, Lu Xuan finally saw its shape, which was strikingly a sword-shaped light.

Suddenly, a glimmer of light streaked across the sky, appearing in Lu Xuan's line of sight

He is very fortunate that, at least within these few hours, he has not been taken away by passing wild beasts

The entire torment of the inhuman process lasted for nearly one hour. When this sword energy finally cleared the last blockage in the meridians and completed a full cycle, it returned to the sword crystal, and everything returned to tranquility

Lu Xuan instinctively prepared to grab something to tie a knot, but once again let out a muffled groan. He had forgotten that his entire body was severely injured, and he couldn't even move his hands, let alone talk about tying a knot

It is said to be a miracle, but it is not entirely so. Lu Xuan knows that, most likely, it is the work of that mysterious sword-shaped crystal from just now. After the storm, there truly is a rainbow; the ancients do not deceive me!

With this thought in mind, Lu Xuan sat down cross-legged again and began to practice his cultivation technique, seizing the opportunity to refine his skills

The sword energy that scattered in all directions continuously advanced within Lu Xuan's meridians, breaking through layer after layer of obstacles. This inhuman torment was simply the greatest pain in the world

The sword energy emitted by the sword crystal completely disregarded Lu Xuan's feelings, continuously traversing through his entire meridian system, carrying an imposing force that aimed to connect the meridians.

What is this? Who sent it?

Ah! A heart-wrenching pain surged through him, and Lu Xuan could no longer hold back, letting out a mournful howl. The immense cry echoed across the entire wilderness, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Is it a meteor

The sky gradually darkened, and Lu Xuan lay on the ground, still motionless, appearing as if he were dead

As the cultivation technique was in operation, strands of primordial spirit power in the air were drawn into Lu Xuan's body. Simultaneously, he entered a state of internal observation. The first thing that came into view was the sword-shaped crystal that had just caused him to go through a near-death experience.

The immense pain left Lu Xuan completely devoid of any thoughts about anything else; he even felt that dying from a ruptured meridian would be far more comfortable than this.

At this moment, Lu Xuan finally realized that the source of this sword-shaped radiance was not a sword, but rather a sword-shaped crystal that appeared to be quite small.

However, recalling that inhuman pain, he felt a shiver run down his spine, and he did not dare to provoke this sword crystal any further. Thus, he allowed it to remain quietly in his dantian, while he began to operate his cultivation method on his own. The primordial spirit power that had been drawn into his body slowly circulated through his meridians.

He wanted to evade, but at that moment, he couldn't even move a little finger, let alone dodge

However, he was indifferent to all of this; surviving under such excruciating pain was already a blessing in his eyes. A few large beads of sweat trickled down his face, and to prevent them from flowing into his eyes, Lu Xuan exerted some effort to lift his left hand and wipe his face.

However, the pain in his body did not lessen due to Lu Xuan's cries of agony; instead, it became even more intense

In order to confirm that he was not mistaken in his feelings, Lu Xuan could not help but move his hands again. He flexibly shook his hands a few times, and then stood up decisively. To his surprise, he felt not a trace of discomfort at all

Although Lu Xuan was almost exhausted after the recent ordeal, he also understood that practicing under such conditions would yield twice the result with half the effort. Given that his innate talent was not particularly high, he could only rely on hard work to strive for success

It is said that if you tie a knot when you see a shooting star, your wish will come true

Just as this thought flashed through his mind, the sword-shaped crystal had already shot directly at Lu Xuan. Just when Lu Xuan thought he was about to be pierced by this crystal sword, strangely, as the crystal touched Lu Xuan's body, it instantly melted and directly integrated into his body. Immediately afterward, it re-consolidated and took shape again in Lu Xuan's dantian.

Lu Xuan was completely unconcerned about his physical condition; the only word in his mind was pain. Throughout his life, even during the most arduous times of cultivation, Lu Xuan had never experienced such suffering.

However, what is strange is that this sword energy continuously breaks through the blocked areas within Lu Xuan's meridians, yet there are no signs of damage to Lu Xuan's meridians at all

At this moment, this sword energy was forcibly connecting Lu Xuan's meridians. It is important to note that everyone's aptitude is innate, and this is simply going against the natural order

The struggle of this one hour nearly exhausted all of Lu Xuan's physical strength, with sweat pouring down his forehead, cheeks, and body.

Longyang, Longtai! No matter how you conspire behind my back, it makes no difference. I am determined to pass the assessment of the Wind Sword Sect! As long as I am here, you will not succeed!

However, at the very beginning of the operation of the cultivation technique, Lu Xuan was astonished, for he discovered that today his speed of absorbing elemental energy, as well as the flow rate of the elemental energy within his meridians, had suddenly increased by several times compared to before

At this moment, the sword crystal is slowly rotating within Lu Xuan's dantian, no longer exhibiting its previous ferocity

With his injuries fully healed, Lu Xuan once again surged with a strong fighting spirit

The speed of the sword-like light was astonishingly fast; almost at the moment Lu Xuan had just caught sight of it, it was already before his eyes

Moreover, the areas in his meridians that are blocked are not so tightly sealed; rather, it seems as if...! ... his meridians are originally unobstructed, yet they appear to have been artificially blocked!

Lu Xuan finally confirmed that the severe injuries inflicted on him by Long Yang had miraculously healed

Under normal circumstances, those who are forcibly connected to their meridians will ultimately meet with the fate of their meridians bursting, otherwise, with so many powerful individuals in the Tianjian Continent, they would all be forcefully opening the meridians of their children and nephews to enhance their talents

Upon thinking of this, he could not help but let out a bitter laugh. Could it truly be fate? Now, having been so severely injured, even the last glimmer of hope is about to be extinguished

Although he did not understand the origin of this sword crystal, Lu Xuan felt that it must have an extraordinary background, and the fact that it had miraculously healed his serious injuries further strengthened Lu Xuan's conviction

A look of uncontainable joy flashed across Lu Xuan's face. He had initially thought that heaven was about to cut off his last hope, but unexpectedly, there was light at the end of the tunnel. Although the torment he had just endured was excruciating, if he had known that this could heal his injuries, Lu Xuan would have gritted his teeth and endured it no matter what!

His cries of anguish grew fainter and fainter, not because he did not want to, but because his throat had already become hoarse, and he could no longer produce any sound

As the cultivation technique operates, the primordial spirit power in the air is continuously absorbed into Lu Xuan's body, flowing through the meridians along a specific path

At the brink of life and death, Lu Xuan had not yet had the time to feel grateful when the sword crystal that had invaded his body suddenly emitted a sharp sword aura, dispersing from his dantian and piercing towards the meridians throughout Lu Xuan's body

Moreover, in fact, the process of cultivation is the process of unblocking the meridians. The more meridians that are unblocked, the higher the realm that can be attained

There are fifteen days left until the assessment, fifteen days, which can be considered neither long nor short. If one makes good use of this time, one's abilities may very well advance further.

At that moment, Lu Xuan was taken aback; it was not right, there were no stars today, how could there possibly be a meteor

This thing actually shot towards itself! Lu Xuan was taken aback! Given this speed, if it really hit him, wouldn't that mean he would be shot through? Where would there be any chance of survival!

Looking up again, I found that this "meteor" seemed to have grown a bit larger, and it was continuing to expand...

A person with naturally unobstructed meridians not only does not need to clear their meridians but also possesses a powerful cultivation speed. To reach a high realm is almost a journey that is completely smooth and unimpeded

On the Tianjian Continent, there exists an inexplicable force known as the Power of the Yuan Spirit, as referred to by martial artists. The degree of unobstructed meridians affects the speed and efficiency of absorbing the Yuan Spirit, thereby determining one's innate talent for cultivation

At this moment, the sky had completely darkened, and the weather today did not seem favorable, not even a single star was visible. Lying on the cold ground with his head tilted back, Lu Xuan gazed aimlessly at the pitch-black night sky, his mind in a state of chaos

He tried to move his legs and arms, and a sharp pain shot through him, causing Lu Xuan to let out a muffled groan. Although he had been unconscious during this period, he could guess what Long Yang had done to him. After checking his body, he found that no parts were missing, and Lu Xuan let out a sigh of relief, realizing that it wasn't too bad.

All individuals are born with most of their meridians blocked, while only a very few maintain unobstructed channels, and these individuals are referred to as geniuses

The previously congested meridians are now remarkably unobstructed

He clearly remembers that just a moment ago he couldn't even move a finger, yet now he is surprisingly able to wipe his sweat freely

However, suddenly, Lu Xuan's movements came to a halt as he slowly raised his left hand in front of his eyes, looking at his hand with a sense of disbelief

However, those who are not naturally gifted and are born with blocked meridians must slowly open their meridians in order to reach a high level of attainment, despite their slow cultivation speed. It is precisely for this reason that many people, throughout their entire lives, are unable to unblock their meridians.

At last, is it over? Lu Xuan gasped heavily, his disordered gaze gradually refocusing. He had no doubt that if this excruciating pain continued for a while longer, he would truly be driven to the brink of death by the agony!

Several hours had passed before Lu Xuan finally let out a painful sound from his throat, gradually awakening from his slumber

The servants of the Long family were exceptionally ruthless in their actions, striking at vital points everywhere. Lu Xuan knew that in a short period, not to mention participating in the assessment, even normal movement would likely be difficult.