"Do you know him?" Duan Qingming walked over and stood beside Gu Pinglin.
He noticed it when he made the slightest movement. Gu Pinglin's heart trembled, and he said calmly, "I've heard of the Yinlan family."
Duan Qingming stared at Li Moqing with interest: "The Yinlan family has been on the rise again in recent years. This person is indeed extraordinary. I can't help but look forward to it. How powerful is the real Yinlan swordsmanship?"
The Yinlan Li family was one of the three great families in the world of cultivation ten thousand years ago. The reputation of Yinlan swordsmanship shocked the north and south. However, when it was passed down to the 275th generation, a romantic man named Li Dongli appeared. He married a woman with congenital defects despite the opposition of his family. This was fine, but Li Dongli happened to be the only descendant of the Li family. From then on, everyone inherited the woman's congenital defects, which was equivalent to half a useless person. The famous Yinlan family fell from power. How many people coveted the Yinlan swordsmanship and wanted to take the opportunity to rob it. If the Li family had not been kind to the two major sects, and the successive family heads had a wide range of friends and carefully managed it, I am afraid that the Yinlan family would have long ceased to exist in the world.
Although the Yinlan family has declined, their reputation for swordsmanship remains, so it is inevitable that Duan Qingming would be interested in it.
Noticing the light in his eyes, Gu Pinglin frowned slightly and said calmly, "You want to compete with a half-useless person?"
Duan Qingming withdrew his gaze.
Arrogant people naturally disdain to do such things. Gu Pinglin knew this and was not worried at all.
"What if we give him the stone lotus seeds?" Duan Qingming suddenly asked.
"What did you say!" Gu Pinglin turned his head suddenly and stared at him.
Duan Qingming remained calm: "The stone lotus seeds may be able to cure Li Moqing's pulse disease. He has a very good aptitude and will definitely be able to practice the Li family's top-level Yinlan swordsmanship."
The Stone Lotus Seed is a magical medicine that many people dream of! With it, the monks have one more chance to be promoted. Just to see the Silver Blue Swordsmanship, he wanted to give the Stone Lotus Seed!
Gu Pinglin knew that this person was a little crazy, but he still couldn't believe what he said. He said coldly: "Are you really willing to do it?"
Duan Qingming looked at him for a long while and then laughed: "It's just a talk, why get angry?"
"Why am I angry?" Gu Pinglin calmed down, "Since the stone lotus seeds have been given to you, you can do whatever you want with them. I hope you won't regret it."
Duan Qingming smiled and said, "Yes, how dare I give away something that Gu Xiaojiu gave me?"
There was an obvious hint of sarcasm in his words. Gu Pinglin felt both suffocated and relieved - Li Moqing needed the Stone Lotus Seeds, and Duan Qingming needed them even more. The risk of a cultivator's promotion was extremely high. He had failed once in his previous life. Now that he did not have the Bu Tian Jue to repair his physique, giving him the Stone Lotus Seeds was also a compensation for changing his fate. He did not need an opponent who fell behind, otherwise how could he fulfill his obsession with the path of Taoism
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion among the crowd, and both of them looked up at the valley entrance at the same time.
A dark-skinned man strode out of the valley. He saluted everyone with his fists clasped together, his back straight, and a bit of arrogance. When he spoke, his voice was like a bell: "The time has come. By order of the Valley Master, Shengong Valley is open for one day, allowing all sword cultivators in the world to come into the valley to seek swords!"
Everyone rushed forward immediately.
"Wait!" The big man stepped back, blocking the entrance of the valley like a small mountain.
Everyone was anxious and started to question the situation.
"what do you mean?"
"Didn't I say you can go in?"
"Why are you blocking the road!"
…
The big man laughed twice: "Even the small fry have to enter the valley. Is there any place to stay in Shengong Valley? If you want to enter the valley, you must see if you are qualified!"
What he said makes sense. If anyone could enter, no matter how big the Shengong Valley is, it would be packed.
Someone asked, “How do you know we are not qualified?”
The big man didn't answer, but just clapped his hands twice. Then there was a sound of metal clashing from the valley. Then, thousands of swords flew out like raindrops, hovering densely above the valley entrance, forming a sword formation and sealing the valley entrance.
Facing everyone's puzzled gazes, the big man said loudly: "Only those who can use their own sword will to force back these swords are qualified to enter the valley to seek swords!"
The scene was silent.
The big man sneered and stepped aside: "Please come in, everyone!"
Everyone looked at each other.
A man in gray suddenly stepped forward: "I'll do it."
"Zhou Yi!" Someone recognized him immediately.
This man was holding a heavy sword, had a cold expression, and was missing his right ear. He was none other than Zhou Yi, one of the "Four Heavenly Swordsmen".
Gu Pinglin stared intently, but saw Zhou Yi striding forward, his whole body bursting with sword intent and carrying the unique brutal and bloody aura of the Tiancan Sect. The long swords at the entrance of the valley trembled and moved to the sides. Zhou Yi remained calm and walked straight into the valley.
"Good!" The big man praised, "I would like to advise you all again. When walking in the valley, you can only circulate your internal energy and release your sword power. You are not allowed to take action. Otherwise, if you trigger the mechanism, you will end up seeking your own death!"
The mechanisms in the Divine Power Valley are well-known throughout the world, and even high-ranking cultivators at the Dan God level dare not break into them lightly. This rule of not allowing physical action just prevents those with ulterior motives from using their cultivation to plot against others, thus protecting the less advanced cultivators.
With Zhou Yi leading the way, everyone dispelled their doubts and went forward one after another to break through the formation. In the end, only a small number of people entered the valley. On the Lingxin Sect side, Bu Shuihan was the first to break through the formation and enter, but Chen Qian and Chang Jinxin failed because of insufficient sword intent. Instead, another low-level disciple entered. Everyone was afraid of falling behind, but Gu Pinglin was not in a hurry. If even this was based on first come first served, then choosing a master for the sword would be meaningless.
Yue Songting hesitated for a moment, then turned around and called out, "Pinglin."
The sound transmission technique he used was not noticed by the people around him. Gu Pinglin was stunned when he heard it, and then he lowered his head without leaving any trace: "Master, what do you want?"
Yue Songting said: "Qingming's understanding of swordsmanship is unmatched, but he is a bit too competitive. This time when you enter the valley, you must remember that he is your senior brother, and brothers should take care of each other."
Duan Qingming's talent in swordsmanship is unmatched in the world of cultivation. No wonder Yue Songting has high hopes for him. Gu Pinglin nodded: "Yes."
Yue Songting said: "A good sword does not depend on its name. The best sword is the one that suits you."
Gu Pinglin looked at Duan Qingming beside him. The Heavenly Sword usually chooses its master based on talent. Duan Qingming has more hope than himself. The master is just afraid that he will feel unfair and go astray. He is right to worry. It was indeed the case in his previous life. So Gu Pinglin replied, "Disciple understands."
Seeing that he had no grudges, Yue Songting nodded with relief: "You two can go in too."
The two agreed at the same time and walked towards the valley entrance.
Gu Pinglin's attainments in swordsmanship were not low, and he easily forced the sword formation apart by releasing his sword intent. Duan Qingming had no problem at all, and followed him into the valley.
Probably because this is a volcano, the climate in the valley is somewhat hot and dry. The main roads and paths are winding like dragons and snakes, leading to the depths of the valley. All around are red and yellow rocks, with little green, and occasionally a few mosses and short grasses. The cultivators in front have gone far away, and the valley seems very peaceful. It is hard to believe that this is actually a dangerous place with many traps.
The two walked along the avenue, and after about a cup of tea, the avenue suddenly split into three.
In front of three forks in the road, many cultivators were wandering at the intersection, not knowing which way to go. However, Gu Pinglin and the other cultivator did not stop and went straight into the road on the right.
People who lack sword intent cannot sense the call from the sword spirit.
Not long after they walked forward, an invisible pressure gradually emerged in the air. Just like in the previous life, this was a problem that the Heavenly Sword gave to the swordsmen. The two of them circulated their internal breath, released their own sword intent to fight against it, and continued to move forward. The deeper they walked, the stronger the sword spirit summoned, the greater the pressure of the sword intent. Gu Pinglin had the Creation Art in his body, so he didn't feel anything. Duan Qingming's expression did not change, but his pace slowed down a lot.
Gu Pinglin noticed this change and couldn't help but frown.
In his previous life, when he was seeking the sword, Duan Qingming's Bu Tian Jue had already taken shape, and he walked ahead easily. Although he does not have Bu Tian Jue now, but because of this, his control over sword intent is stronger than in his previous life, so there should be no problem.
Thinking about this, Gu Pinglin couldn't help but stop and asked, "How are you?"
Duan Qingming did not answer but asked: "Do you want the Heavenly Sword?"
Gu Pinglin said casually: "The Heavenly Sword is hard to find in the world, who wouldn't want it?"
"Then, where is Gu Ying?"
Sensing the spiritual energy fluctuations of the Gu Ying Sword in the bag, Gu Pinglin was stunned, and then he remembered that since he already had the Gu Ying Sword, it was impossible for him to have another sword at the same time. Fortunately, Gu Pinglin knew the result and was not worried about this happening at all. He asked back: "Do you think the Heavenly Sword will choose me?"
Duan Qingming asked: "If you are really chosen, what will you do?"
Gu Pinglin was about to speak when he suddenly noticed some movement behind him and quickly turned around to look.
The person who came was Li Moqing. He covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed while walking slowly. When he saw Gu Pinglin and the other person, he smiled friendly, said nothing, and bowed to them.
Neither of them was surprised. The descendants of the Yinlan family, even though they were disabled, had extraordinary control over the sword.
In fact, Li Moqing is indeed a character. His swordsmanship talent is not much inferior to Duan Qingming. Apart from being soft-hearted, he is also very smart. The Yinlan family has gained some fame under his leadership. If it weren't for what happened later...
Gu Pinglin had mixed feelings and bowed in return.
Li Moqing said "please", lowered his head and coughed twice, then walked past the two of them.
Duan Qingming looked at his back and suddenly said, "The sword intent is strong enough. It's a pity that the Yinlan sword technique cannot be reproduced in this person's hands."
Gu Pinglin said: "Your Gu Ying swordsmanship is not inferior to others."
"Oh?" Duan Qingming retracted his gaze and turned sideways, "I didn't expect you to have so much confidence in me."
Gu Pinglin was telling the truth. In his previous life, Gu Ying's swordsmanship was very famous and was indeed not inferior to Yin Lan's swordsmanship. However, looking at this smiling face, Gu Pinglin felt sullen for no reason and hummed softly.
Duan Qingming did not tease him again: "Gu Ying's swordsmanship has not yet been perfected. Every swordsmanship in the world has its own strengths. Yinlan swordsmanship is famous and must have its unique features. If I could see its style, my life would be worthwhile."
Gu Pinglin raised his eyebrows: "Then give the stone lotus seeds to him."
"Oh, you really are..." Duan Qingming smiled and shook his head.
Gu Pinglin didn't bother to talk nonsense with him and just walked forward.