Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Wang Chen, fully engrossed in comprehending the sword techniques, was observed by Chang Chun, whose gaze then returned to the food box before him.

The food box was very beautiful.

It had a brass handle, gold trimmings, and the body of the box, made of black rosewood, was inlaid with silver-white cloud patterns.

Exquisite yet without losing its luxury.

And the red "Fú" character branded on the side of the box easily evoked memories for this Purple Mansion Superior.

In his indifferent eyes, a trace of warmth quietly emerged.

This was a takeaway food box unique to Fulfillment Pavilion in Cloud Lake City, capable of keeping its contents warm and fresh for a long time.

Back when Chang Chun was a Qi Cultivation cultivator, he often brought pastries like lotus seed cakes and peach blossom crisps from Fulfillment Pavilion for his wife, so he was exceptionally familiar with this box.

But since his beloved had passed away, he never visited Cloud Lake City again.

The small city his wife loved the most.

Chang Chun didn't know whether Wang Chen did it intentionally or unintentionally, using a Fulfillment Pavilion food box to offer Spirit Food as a gift to honor his master.

It truly touched his heart.

Chang Chun had many disciples, but the relationships with most of them were clear-cut transactions.

He accepted their Spirit Stones in exchange for the title of being their master and then offered paid guidance; everything was simple and straightforward with money and goods hitting the mark.

Even though this earned him the moniker "Spirit Stone Superior", Chang Chun didn't care in the least.

Who said that a master must selflessly devote themselves to their disciples?

If a cultivator's mighty power returned to oneself, could one still expect a disciple to serve and provide for one's old age?

The disciples who truly evoked Chang Chun's appreciation for their talent were very few!

Engrossed in his thoughts, Chang Chun picked up the silver chopsticks placed in the food box and lifted a piping hot bear paw to his mouth.

He was slightly startled.

Most Qi Cultivation cultivators needed to consume Spirit Rice and Spirit Meat to assist with their cultivation.

Three meals a day were indispensable.

However, after the breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm, some cultivators drastically reduced their desire for food, consuming purple energy by day and swallowing the essence of the moon at night, with occasional aid from Yellow Essence and Lingzhi mushrooms to satisfy the needs of their impurity-free bodies.

Yet, there were also some Purple Mansion cultivators who did not tire of delicacies, who had very high demands for their meals.

Spending dozens or even hundreds of Spirit Stones on a single meal was common for them.

As for those indulgent in excessive luxury, the extravagance of their daily expenses was something ordinary cultivators could not even fathom!

Chang Chun belonged to the first category of Purple Mansion cultivators and had long eschewed meat and fish.

Had he not been moved today,

he wouldn't have touched the chopsticks at all.

By merely tasting a piece of bear paw, he was giving Wang Chen great face!

What Chang Chun didn't expect was

that the bear paw was as tender as tofu, its honeyed scent rich and the flavor exquisitely delicious.

Even he, accustomed to a vegetarian diet, found the craving in his belly aroused!

Chang Chun's expression inevitably turned a bit strange.

Meanwhile, Wang Chen, who was fully committed to understanding the sword technique, did not notice his makeshift master's expression at all.

There's an old saying, "A true transmission is a single sentence; a false one is a thousand books!"

Previously, Chang Chun's Spirit Rhinoceros Finger had instantly added a shining Spirit Light Law Seed to Wang Chen's Sea of Consciousness.

The Thunderbolt Sword Technique!

This sword technique emphasized power and could be cultivated from the Qi Cultivation Realm to the Purple Mansion Realm.

But unlike the techniques exchanged in the Scripture Pavilion, the Spirit Light Law Seed bestowed by Chang Chun not only sealed the complete set of sword arts but also contained all his insights into this sword technique.

This was far more precious than the sword technique itself!

These insights would make it easier for Wang Chen to get started and help him grasp the essence of the sword technique.

However, the Law Seed contained an overwhelming amount of information.

As a result, Wang Chen spent a lot of time sorting through it, and gradually, a flash of enlightenment appeared.

In the skill section of his Immortal Cultivation panel, a new entry silently appeared.

[Thunderbolt Sword Technique (Entry Level): 0/100]

Wang Chen abruptly opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing in his dark orbs.

He suddenly stood up tall, formed a sword gesture with his hand and pointed forward, and the Fire Crow Sword on his back unsheathed instantaneously.

The lightning shot towards the direction Wang Chen was pointing!

The flying sword broke through the air, its bright blade shimmering with thunderous light, its speed completely surpassing his previous limits in sword control.

In the blink of an eye, it disappeared from Wang Chen's sight.

But his Divine Soul still maintained a profound connection with the Fire Crow sword as it flew.

Just as the spiritual link was about to break due to the distance being too great, he decisively recalled the flying sword!

Clang!

In an instant, the Fire Crow sword returned to its sheath.

Wang Chen couldn't help but reveal a joyful smile.

The power of the Thunderbolt Sword Technique had greatly surpassed his expectations.

And he had only just begun to learn it.

Once cultivated to the highest realm, he would be able to unleash the Thunder Sound Sword Qi.

A technique that rises against adversity!

This was truly a sword cultivator's method, worthy of the title of the strongest in sword combat.

When Wang Chen came back to his senses from his joy, he realized that the sky had already begun to darken.

He had been engrossed in his understanding for nearly an entire day!

Wang Chen was taken aback and hurriedly looked towards Chang Chun's location.

He saw the Purple Mansion Superior still sitting on the large rock, except next to him there were now the Purple Sandalwood Stand, the Calming Incense Burner, the Red Clay Tea Stove...

He was enjoying tea, without any maids around.

Wang Chen quickly saluted and said, "Master, I've made you wait for a long time."

"Not very long."

Chang Chun looked at Wang Chen with a somewhat strange expression: "I didn't expect you to grasp the Thunderbolt Sword Technique so quickly."

Inside, his heart was far from as calm and indifferent as he appeared.

The Spirit Light Law Seed that Chang Chun had bestowed upon Wang Chen contained his lifelong understanding of the Thunderbolt Sword Technique.

And it involved many essences of sword dao.

The Purple Mansion Superior really didn't expect Wang Chen to cross the threshold so quickly.

Although he was still a bit away from fully mastering it.

But it had already surprised Chang Chun greatly.

Wang Chen's talent was stronger than he had imagined.

Perhaps, he had found a disciple who could truly inherit his way of the sword!

Wang Chen sincerely said, "All thanks to Master's guidance!"

In fact, Wang Chen's talent in swordsmanship was far from as high as Chang Chun had thought.

The reason he could learn so quickly was firstly due to the grandmaster-level sword control technique. With such a solid foundation, learning the Thunderbolt Sword Technique naturally yielded twice the result with half the effort.

Secondly was Wang Chen's own powerful Divine Soul.

The sheer amount of information in the Spirit Light Law Seed given by Chang Chun would have been impossible for an ordinary cultivator to clarify so quickly, let alone comprehend the swordsmanship.

In addition, the several months of instruction that the Purple Mansion Superior had given him in the way of the sword were also indispensable.

It was much easier for Wang Chen to learn the Thunderbolt Sword Technique after he had first condensed his sword momentum.

But such misunderstandings were unimportant.

Because with the strong Immortal Cultivation panel and abundant Human Virtue points, it was just a matter of time before Wang Chen could advance the Thunderbolt Sword Technique to the level of Thunder Sound Sword Qi!

Chang Chun waved his hand, about to say a few words of encouragement.

Suddenly, a shrill voice pierced through the peach forest, entering his and Wang Chen's ears.

"Chang Chun, come out here with me!"

Chang Chun's expression suddenly stiffened, displaying an unprecedented level of embarrassment.

There was even a hint of discomfiture.

Wang Chen looked down, focusing inwardly, silently reciting the "none of my business" mantra.

That voice sounded very familiar!

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Here's the first update.

PS: These past few days have been indescribable. Everyone must take care of their health; it's truly more important than anything else.

I'll post the second update later. We'll be back to the normal three updates tomorrow. I'll try my best to make up for the chapters we've missed these past two days.