Chapter 106: Taizhen's Splitting Light Sword Technique

  "Formation method." Sun Ming's simple and clear words stunned Ling Bao.

  "The formation method, I know this, but the junior really can't think of what formation method can cultivate a force that can rival the top ten sects of the Xiu Zhen Realm on this fifth-grade Xiu Zhen planet." Lingbao's confusion was not unfounded, after all, in his chubby brain and the classics of the sect, there was no formation method that had such great power.

  "You wouldn't know this, but some things in the sect are only known to those above the elder level. Coincidentally, I was the one in charge of managing these classics back then, and I have a copy of each here. Do you understand now?" Sun Ming smiled as he stretched out his right hand, revealing the Na Xuan ring on his finger. The ring's light flashed by, causing Ling Bao's heart to tremble at the sight of that ethereal treasure light.

  Of course, these so-called sect classics were all fabricated by Sun Ming, but these fabricated classics had been replaced with even more powerful and formidable Jade Void techniques. These fabricated techniques had become real.

  "This fifth-grade spiritual star sphere is a fifth-grade spiritual star sphere because the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy it contains is thin, and there are fewer spiritual veins. That's why it's called a fifth-grade spiritual star sphere. But if I can make the spiritual energy density of this fifth-grade spiritual star sphere thicker, plus some secret methods and treasures from our sect, don't you think we still can't cultivate a power that can rival the top ten sects in the Spiritual Realm on this fifth-grade spiritual star sphere?" Sun Ming's words were full of temptation.

  "However, I still have a question to ask." Lingbao's eyes seemed to reveal a hint of hesitation and concern, as if he was embarrassed to ask this question.

  "If you have any questions, just ask. As a disciple of the Qī Líng Zōng sect, we don't need to be so polite." Sun Ming felt a bit embarrassed under Ling Bao's gaze.

  "Elder, I know that this method can cultivate some powerful individuals in a short period of time. However, the ten major sects and our own Qiling Sect have all been passed down for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. Although their foundation may not be as strong as ours, they are more than enough to deal with a newly emerging force. What's most important is that these sects have had countless scattered immortals left behind over the years, and most importantly, there's the Sacred Alliance. The number of scattered immortals in the Sacred Alliance and their high cultivation levels are absolutely not something that a newly risen sect like ours can compare to. If we were to raise the banner of Qiling Sect again, we would inevitably become enemies with the scattered immortals of the Sacred Alliance. When that time comes, relying on this newly cultivated power to resist them would be nothing short of suicidal." Lingbao's voice seemed to tremble slightly as he spoke, and it was clear that he didn't want to see such a result either.

  "Ah, this matter, I've thought it through clearly. However, there's one thing that if arranged successfully, all these worries will become unnecessary. At that time, I'll let those self-righteous loose immortals of the Sacred Alliance know what it means to have no return. As he spoke, Lingbao's body trembled involuntarily at the mention of having no return, and he felt a chill similar to when facing the Nine Underworlds."

  "But what on earth is this thing?" Lingbao asked, still a bit shaken but curiosity getting the better of him.

  "Tiān Shén Jiǎo." These four words seemed to bewitch Lingbao, leaving him stunned and motionless. Fortunately, Sun Ming noticed his little brother's abnormality and hastily asked.

  "Lingbao, what's wrong with you?" Sun Ming's voice was filled with concern, after all, this was his only fellow disciple for now. However, he soon felt a bit puzzled in his heart. Although the classics left behind by Yun Zhongzi said that the Twelve Heavenly Spirits' Great Formation was the most ferocious formation since ancient times, there was no need for it to be so ferocious that just hearing its name could stun someone into idiocy.

  "Ah, sorry. Senior. I was a bit distracted. This is the first time I've heard of Tian Shen Jie being defeated." Ling Bao's words made Sun Ming feel a surge of anger in his heart. He had said so much, but this kid hadn't even been listening.

  "Alright. Be mindful of your demeanor. The people from Huayun Sect should have arrived by now. Hmm? How come there are so many of them?" Sun Ming was somewhat perplexed. So many people... Could it be that the news about him and Lingbao Luo Ling escaping from Qiling Sect had leaked out? Were these people here to capture them?"

  But after all, it was just a doubt. Sun Ming immediately threw that thread of doubt in his heart to the farthest reaches of the sky. After all, in his opinion, apart from that cultivator who had merged with the Golden Scissors, everyone else was just cannon fodder. He estimated that even Fan Tianyin couldn't withstand a single blow from the Golden Scissors. The Holy Alliance hadn't fallen to the point where they would send someone like this to hunt him down.

  "I suppose you are the senior fellow of Lingbao Dashi's sect. I am Huayun, the master of Huayun Sect. Greetings." Huayun Sanren surprisingly paid respects to Sun Ming, who was disguised as Ming Xin Zhenren, in front of all the disciples. This made all the Huayun Sect disciples doubt their own eyes. In their opinion, as fellow cultivators at the same level, they should be on an equal footing with their sect master. Although he was a refining master, it was impossible for their sect master to pay respects like this. There must be something more to this."

  "This is why Huayun's sect master is so courteous. Your etiquette makes me feel a bit ashamed, old man." Sun Ming was puzzled. In the Xiu Zhen realm, anyone with the same cultivation level would not know each other.

  Next time they meet, it's always as equals. But this Huayun Sanren is a fake who has reached the Unity Realm in cultivation. Why did he show such great respect?

  "The kindness of the elder Qī Líng Zōng Tiān is as great as heaven and earth, having saved my life and given me a second chance at life. That's why I'm showing such great respect to my senior." Huá Yún Sàn Rén's words made Sun Míng's forehead suddenly break out in cold sweat, while Líng Bǎo's face completely changed color, with cold sweat dripping down from his forehead like it was free.

  "Elder, don't worry. After I parted ways with Tianyi Elder back then, I vowed to repay him and the Qilingshan Sect. That's why when I saw this Master Lingbao, I took him in, because I was afraid he would worry that I had returned to Gaomi. So I didn't tell him the truth about what happened. Please forgive me, elder."

  Hua Yun's tone was full of sincerity and gratitude. Sun Ming suddenly felt a sense of illusion, a glimmer of hope - if all cultivators in this world were like Hua Yun, how wonderful would that be? But it was just a fleeting thought, because in the current ruthless world of cultivation, someone as kind as Hua Yun would likely have been killed long ago on a higher-level planet. And it would have been one of those despicable killings where the perpetrator would even help count the money afterwards.

  "Seniors, please rest assured that these disciples of mine are trustworthy." Hua Yun said, looking at the excited and grateful eyes of his disciples.

  "But, why are all these disciples so excited?" Sun Ming asked in puzzlement. To be honest, being stared at like a rare animal by a group of people wasn't very pleasant, especially when they were the kind with fiery eyes.

  "Hehe, I'm afraid the seniors have seen a joke. These younger generations have always been taught to be grateful, so when they see their benefactor, Qi Ling Zong's senior, they get a bit excited." Hua Yun's words made Sun Ming's heart feel a rush of sweat, it seems that this Hua Yun San Ren is indeed a clever person.

  "What happened at the Qiling Sect, you also know about it, so I'll get straight to the point. This time, I've asked you to come over because there's something important that needs to be discussed." Sun Ming said, stroking his beard.

  "Yes, what's the matter, senior? As long as it's something our Huayun Sect can do, we'll definitely go all out and not regret it even in death." Huayun Sanren seemed somewhat excited, after all, for someone who knew how to be grateful, being given a chance to repay kindness was undoubtedly the most delightful thing.

  "Let's go inside and talk about it, this matter is quite important." Sun Ming said seriously.

  "Ah, after you."

  Sun Ming and Hua Yun walked into the cave mansion, then Sun Ming casually set up a soundproofing array, handing Hua Yun a jade slip.

  "Take a good look at the contents of this jade slip." Sun Ming's tone was somewhat serious, and Hua Yun received the jade slip and saw that Sun Ming was so serious that he didn't ask anything. He directly sank his divine sense into the jade slip. Seeing this, Sun Ming thoroughly believed in this Hua Yun Sanren because in the Cultivation Realm, the jade slip couldn't be casually looked at. The jade slip could record some things, such as classics and the like, but there were also some jade slips that had set up special arrays against cultivators' divine sense. Seeing these arrays, cultivators would suffer heavy losses to their divine sense or even become lost inside, unable to escape. And this Hua Yun, when he received the jade slip handed over by Sun Ming, didn't have any hint of doubt or suspicion. Almost subconsciously, he sank his divine sense into the jade slip, enough to show that his words were sincere.

  Hua Yun's face changed color as he delved deeper, from being distracted at first to becoming serious and now shocked. Almost every segment of time saw a change in his complexion. Sun Ming smiled instead, knowing that Hua Yun was someone who appreciated good things, and his plan had basically succeeded up to this point.

  Hua Yun opened his eyes, but apparently had a somewhat unfulfilled look. Looking at Sun Ming's eyes was no longer the gratitude of the past, replaced by respect and admiration.

  "Senior, why is the Taibai Split Light Sword only half of it? Where's the next part? This thing is simply astonishing, I didn't think that cultivating a sword could have such a magical technique in just this small space. It's truly unbelievable! If I follow this method to cultivate, I dare say I can definitely remain undefeated under the attack of a scattered immortal, and if there's a next part, it would be even better." Huayun's voice was trembling with excitement, revealing his inner agitation.

  "The Taiyi Splendid Sword Technique created by the True Person of Taiyi naturally has such power. If it is cultivated in its entirety, then the cultivation at the Unity Realm would be more than enough to deal with three or four scattered immortals." Sun Ming said.

  "This is what I want to tell you this time, you can take the first part and teach it to your disciples, but before I return, you must unify the entire South China Star's Cultivation World. At that time, I will teach you the next part of the Tai Yi Split Light Sword Manual." Sun Ming's voice was full of temptation.

  "Return? Are you going out for a while, senior?" Huayun asked in doubt.

  "Hmph, the Mechanic Union incited the Holy Alliance to slaughter our Mechanic Spirit Sect's disciples. This time, while I'm searching for some materials, I'll also go find them and collect some interest."