Chapter 84 - 35: Nine Breath Qi Ingestion Technique Promoted, Automatic Operation

Chapter 84: Chapter 35: Nine Breath Qi Ingestion Technique Promoted, Automatic Operation

Influenced by the Dao Rhyme of Heart・Sincerity (Sword), Jiang Xuan subconsciously tried to evolve all the world’s Ten Thousand Laws into Swordsmanship.

Take the *Spring Rain Technique* he was currently reciting. It was a Recovery Magic from the Valley of Spring, a fusion of the Spring Return Spell and the Little Cloud Rain Technique. Of course, its Grade was too low for it to be considered one of the twenty-four Secret Techniques of Four Seasons Valley.

However, to be included in the Scripture Pavilion’s collection, it had to have some unique qualities. At this moment, as Jiang Xuan softly chanted the incantation, his other hand unconsciously began to trace patterns in the air, attempting to use Swordsmanship as a framework to activate the Technique’s Divine Will.

This sight caused a withered old man, meditating deep within the Scripture Pavilion, to open his eyes. His gaze, carrying a hint of coldness, swept directly in their direction.

It was only because Xia He was beside him, continuously bowing and apologizing to the old man, that Jiang Xuan wasn’t thrown out immediately.

—The books in the Scripture Pavilion were precious, yet easily destroyed. For this reason, unauthorized use of Techniques was strictly forbidden here.

Jiang Xuan knew this rule, of course, but right now his Heart Spirit was completely immersed in the scripture and his Sword Intent. He had forgotten the pavilion’s rules, and even his original reason for coming to the Scripture Pavilion—to study Dao Scriptures and become a Scripture Profound Daoist—had been completely forgotten.

Fortunately, because of Xia He, the Scripture Pavilion’s Elder decided to be lenient with Jiang Xuan.

Moreover, seeing that Jiang Xuan was completely focused, in a state of selfless immersion in the Taoist Skill and not intentionally breaking the rules, the Elder’s tightly furrowed brow relaxed slightly.

The next moment, a silent Technique enveloped Jiang Xuan, forming a special protective barrier—this would both isolate him from external disturbances, allowing him to comprehend in peace, and contain the Sword Intent and Techniques he was practicing, preventing him from damaging the pavilion’s collection or disturbing others.

After doing all this, the old man turned to Xia He and asked, "I’ve never seen this little fellow before. Is he a new disciple who joined this year?"

"Mhm." Xia He nodded, a hint of pride appearing on her face. "This is Junior Brother Jiang Xuan. His Talent is exceptional. He comprehended all the Four Seasons Dao Rhymes after just one taste. I went to a great deal of trouble to get him to join."

Having said that, she shot a glance that was both vexed and amused at the oblivious Jiang Xuan and complained in a hushed voice, "Hmph. And you said my impression of Sword Cultivators was stereotypical. But look at you, completely forgetting yourself the moment you see something you like. How are you any different from those sword maniacs?"

"The only difference is that other people are obsessed with swords, while you’re obsessed with books."

At these words, the withered elder guarding the Scripture Pavilion, Yu Xian, shook his head. "Little Xia He, you’re mistaken about that. He’s still obsessed with the sword. Right now, he is transforming the Ten Thousand Laws into Swordsmanship, using the Ten Thousand Laws to nurture his Sword Intent."

At this, he shook his head again. "To attempt such a thing at his age is, perhaps, a bit arrogant."

That statement immediately made Xia He anxious. But before she could speak up for Jiang Xuan, Yu Xian’s tone shifted. With a solemn expression, he said to Xia He, "But the path of a Sword Cultivator requires this sort of forward-charging arrogance. Those who just follow the rules, who are timid and hesitant, can never become top-tier Sword Cultivators."

"Little Xia He, this little fellow you found is good. Very good."

Gazing at Jiang Xuan, whose unwavering attention was entirely on the book, Yu Xian offered his praise twice.

His praise turned the anxiety on Xia He’s face to astonishment.

Clearly, Xia He hadn’t expected Yu Xian to give Jiang Xuan such a high Evaluation.

One had to understand that no matter the Dharma Vein, the Scripture Pavilion represented a place of heritage—the foundation and future of a Dharma Vein.

It was so important that the Elders who could guard the Scripture Pavilion were, without exception, the Elder Suos with the deepest Cultivation and sharpest eyes in the Dharma Vein.

Although Xia He, due to her status, personality, and the fact that she grew up in Four Seasons Valley, was close with several of the Elder Suos, those same Elder Suos had always treated her like a child, a little girl who hadn’t grown up.

Xia He herself had never received such a positive Evaluation, let alone one that was repeated for emphasis. The astonishment she felt was, naturally, easy to imagine.

But soon, Xia He’s astonishment turned into pride and delight.

With her pure and innocent nature, she didn’t feel upset that Jiang Xuan had stolen the spotlight. Her heart was filled only with genuine joy—joy that Four Seasons Valley, which she considered her home, finally had a hope of restoring its glory, and joy that she was the one who had personally found this promising seedling.

Tilting her chin up slightly, Xia He muttered under her breath, "But of course. When has my judgment ever been wrong?"

...

Although Xia He and Yu Xian were talking right beside him, Jiang Xuan didn’t hear a single word. Not sensing any danger, he had submerged his entire Heart Spirit into the scroll before him.

Soon, Jiang Xuan had finished reading and fully comprehended the *Spring Rain Technique*. Afterward, he began reading other books.

Just like that, Jiang Xuan stood in the Scripture Pavilion for several hours.

Although he meticulously read and studied every scroll and would subconsciously evolve the Dao he comprehended into Sword Techniques using his Sword Intent, under the dual blessing of the Three Purification Spell and Heart・Sincerity (Sword), Jiang Xuan’s speed of memorizing and comprehending was still astonishingly fast.

More importantly, these Dao Scriptures he had read all transformed into his tangible Cultivation and foundation.

This was no empty talk.

In the game log, system notifications were refreshing non-stop.

[You have recited the Spring Rain Technique. From it, you have comprehended a wisp of Spring Revival’s meaning. You have understood the principle that water merges with all things, and that the highest good is like water.]

’Water dissolves all things, and all things dissolve in water... Since water can contain everything, can I use the properties of water to fuse the Five Viscera Origin Qi of the One Qi Sword Technique into one?’