Chapter 2247 - 2250: Sword Drawing Technique

In the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, the cultivation and learning of inner sect disciples and outer disciples are completely different.

Outer disciples must attend elder-led classes and practice in the Blessed Land.

However, inner sect disciples do not need to participate in these classes, as each inner sect disciple has a designated mentor. Entering the Blessed Land for cultivation is quite easy for them.

Therefore, inner sect disciples often engage in closed-door training, unless there are major sect events; otherwise, they are rarely seen.

After a month of cultivation, Qin Tian emerged from the Blessed Land.

He went to the Xuanyuan Book Pavilion to return the "Storm Technique".

Simultaneously, he prepared to advance further by selecting a swordsmanship cultivation secret manual from the pavilion.

The pavilion holds a vast array of sword cultivation secret manuals, and none of them have marked levels. Qin Tian lingered for over two hours, still unable to make a decision.

It's like trying to choose the largest tree in a forest, yet it always seems the next one might be bigger.

"The Long Wind Sword Technique, mainly focuses on the speed of drawing the sword. It looks similar to my Gale Illusion..."

"Thunder Sword Technique, well, it seems like I encountered a swordsmanship called Thunder Sword Technique in the Spiritual Domain too. Although its contents are different, it doesn't seem much more advanced..."

"Heavenly Shadow Sword, a combination of speed and power in swordsmanship. But it seems the lethality is a bit low, suitable for cultivation immortality cultivators in the Flying Immortal Realm. At my stage, not very suitable..."

"Sigh... How to choose..."

Although Qin Tian knew that the cultivation secret manuals on the second floor of the Xuanyuan Book Pavilion would not be ordinary items, he still hesitated back and forth without making a decision.

"Hmm? Sword Drawing Technique? Can this even be considered as swordsmanship?"

While Qin Tian compared basic sword manuals back and forth, he noticed a swordsmanship cultivation manual called "Sword Drawing Technique" at the bottom corner against the wall of the bookshelf.

Without opening the contents, Qin Tian immediately became interested just by looking at the title.

He squatted down and immediately took the "Sword Drawing Technique" out from the bottom of the bookshelf.

This is an ancient book, but it appears to be frequently used, as little dust is found even stored at the bookshelf's lowest corner, hinting that it's often borrowed and taken out.

"Alas, why have you taken this book out again..."

As Qin Tian was flipping through the "Sword Drawing Technique", a sigh suddenly sounded behind him.

Turning around, Qin Tian saw the Guardian Elder in charge of the second floor of the Xuanyuan Book Pavilion, a short and thin old man seemingly in his seventies or eighties, with disheveled white hair and a limp, walking with a shuffle as if he was in his twilight years.

No one knew the Guardian Elder's name among the inner sect disciples in the Xuanyuan Book Pavilion; everyone called him "Cripple Elder".

"Elder, what do you mean? Again? Many people have borrowed this book for cultivation?"

Qin Tian stared at Cripple Elder, observing the oily stains on the book cover, already guessing that it had been taken out for cultivation.

"Not just many; almost more than 80% of inner sect disciples, upon choosing swordsmanship for cultivation, hehe, discover the Sword Drawing Technique and, overwhelmingly, borrow it for cultivation."

Cripple Elder approached Qin Tian, displaying a crafty smile on his wrinkled face.

"The enticing name of this swordsmanship manual is why. Upon encountering the intriguing name, they flipped through the contents and saw that the Sword Drawing Technique allows killing with sword drawing, sparking interest in each of them..."

"Nevertheless, haha, most who borrowed it, after lengthy cultivation, learn only the basics, reaching merely the entry stage, and unable to progress further, eventually returning it in dismay."

"Of course, among them, more than a dozen ended up crippling themselves or falling into demon deviation because of the Sword Drawing Technique."

Demon deviation?

Qin Tian was taken aback by the elder's words, saying, "Are you implying that the Sword Drawing Technique is challenging to cultivate?"

"What do you think?"

Cripple Elder gazed at Qin Tian, who then noticed that the elder's eyes were so small they could almost be described as "furtive mouse eyes".

Yet, the light in his eyes held a peculiar brilliance, which Qin Tian couldn't decipher.

"Let me tell you, in the last five years, at least one hundred and thirty people have taken the Sword Drawing Technique for cultivation, and, as far as I know, less than five have reached the minor accomplishment stage."

As he spoke, Cripple Elder raised a hand to show Qin Tian.

Qin Tian looked at him and said, "Elder, are you advising me not to cultivate this swordsmanship?"

Cripple Elder said nothing and smiled lightly.

"Elder, I see that you often remain silent in this second floor of the pavilion, not interfering with disciples' choices of cultivation technique secret manuals. Why are you now reminding me? Helping me?"

If Cripple Elder's words were true, Qin Tian could conclude that the elder was trying to help him avoid futile efforts or falling into demon deviation.

"Why help you?"

Cripple Elder smoothed his long hair, staring at Qin Tian, and said, "You've come to the second floor twice, each time being polite and respectfully calling me 'Elder' without adding 'Cripple' as a prefix; among the entire Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, you're the only one who does so."

Qin Tian was taken aback.

Turns out, due to his courteous demeanor, the elder felt respected and thus stood up to offer his assistance.

Meanwhile, Qin Tian had glanced through the contents of the Sword Drawing Technique.

The core of the Sword Drawing Technique indeed centered around killing with sword drawing.

Qin Tian was also interested in such a form of cultivation.

Thus, after a minute of looking at Cripple Elder, Qin Tian smiled slightly, saying, "Thank you for the kind warning, Elder. However, I am genuinely interested in the Sword Drawing Technique, and despite your sincere advice, I still want to give it a try."

"Truly a stubborn mule."

Cripple Elder shook his head and said, "In the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, many disciples are as stubborn as you. Sadly, very few have a good outcome."

Qin Tian: "..."

Cripple Elder turned away slowly, saying, "Since you insist on bringing this upon yourself, pretend I never advised you. Prior cultivators were all using Fire Attribute True Qi in their cultivation, haha, each went in opposite directions..."