SWNOVELXO Chapter 140: Immediate Combat Power
Chapter 140: Immediate Combat Power
Perhaps feeling that their pride was at stake, the head of the Ji family, who was also the rotating clan leader for this century, spoke with a stern expression, “Xianyu, the fact that your husband has gained the recognition of the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record truly shows that his potential is extraordinary. He has the opportunity to become an incomparable powerhouse in the future.
It’s not that we, the Thirteen Clans, are narrow-minded or short-sighted. It’s just that he is an outsider, after all. If he takes the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record, how can we ensure his loyalty to the Thirteen Clans in the future?
If he were a member of the Thirteen Clans, even just a branch member, we would not hesitate to pour all our cultivation resources into nurturing him into a peerless powerhouse.”
One by one, the members of the Thirteen Clans voiced their objections.
“He is not of our bloodline. How can we feel comfortable giving him the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record?”
“What if, after his cultivation reaches great heights, turns against us? Although this possibility is small, it cannot be completely ruled out, can it?”…
Jiang Xianyu thought for a moment, then turned around and hugged Xu Lian. “Husband, can you promise me one thing?”
Xu Lian looked at her. “Tell me. If it’s within my power, I’ll agree, of course.”
Jiang Xianyu blushed and said, “Can our future children take my surname, Jiang?”
Xu Lian was stunned for a moment, then smiled. “That’s a small matter. Of course they can.”
Jiang Xianyu turned to the members of the Thirteen Clans. “Have you heard? The children will take my surname, making them direct descendants of the Jiang family. Even a vicious tiger wouldn’t harm its own cubs. No matter what, my husband would never harm his own children. Do you have any objections?”
The members of the Thirteen Clans looked at each other hesitantly.
Suddenly, there was a splash from the water outlet of the Demon Sealing Cave, the source of the spring. An elderly man with white hair appeared, sitting cross-legged. He opened his eyes and glanced at Xu Lian, then spoke in a hoarse voice, “Give it to him.”
The members of the Thirteen Clans were stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. Tears filled their eyes as they bowed respectfully to the old man.
“Greetings, Old Patriarch!”
“The old patriarch is still alive!”…
Xu Lian was shocked. It seemed that this was an elder who had been in seclusion at the spring. The depth of a great clan’s legacy was truly unfathomable. Who knew if there were other elders hiding at the spring?
The white-haired elder continued, “The Armoury Pavilion and the Canon Pavilion have unparalleled spirituality. The fact that they have given him the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record not only indicates that his talent and potential are immeasurable, but also that he harbors no ill will toward the Thirteen Clans. Otherwise, the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record would not have recognized him.
Since our ancestors passed away, the Thirteen Clans have suffered a decline in talent. To this day, we have not seen a top-level genius like him. The weapons and cultivation manuals our ancestors left behind have all gathered dust, and their brilliance has faded. It’s really a shame.
Since he is the husband of the Jiang family’s girl, he is not considered an outsider according to the clan rules. Give them to him and see how far he can grow”.
Jiang Xianyu gestured to Xu Lian.
Xu Lian immediately clasped his hands and bowed to the white-haired elder. “Thank you, Old Patriarch, for your trust and guidance. I dare not make any grand promises, but the only thing I can guarantee is that the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record will never be stained with the blood of the Thirteen Clans.”
The white-haired elder nodded. “Good.”
With the permission granted, Xu Lian picked up the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record from the ground.
The elder said no more, closing his eyes and slowly sinking back into the waters of the spring…
The members of the Thirteen Clans all looked at the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record in Xu Lian’s hands with complex expressions. These treasures left behind by their ancestors, which they had longed for, had not recognized them but had chosen this outsider instead.
Perhaps sensing that the earlier confrontation had strained relations, the patriarch of the Jiang family said, “Actually, the children Xianyu bears for you don’t all have to take the Jiang surname. Just leave two or three with the Jiang surname, and the rest can take your surname.”
From the sound of it, he was implying at least five children… Xu Lian mentally calculated it and felt that it was doable. It was worth it.
Jiang Xianyu blushed and lowered her gaze, her earlier fierce protectiveness completely gone.
The rotating clan leader also tried to ease the tension and spoke to Xu Lian about the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record. “Do you know the origin of these two treasures?”
Xu Lian replied, “I have yet to learn.”
The rotating clan leader spoke with a solemn expression, “The Sword of Destruction was the life-preserving weapon of the founding ancestor of the Jiang family. It is an incomparable sword forged from Dark Vein Divine Iron. During the battle to suppress the Demon King, it was stained with demon blood, elevating it to an even higher level. It is undoubtedly the number one sword in all of Taizhou Prefecture, and even in the entire Yin Dynasty, few swords can compare to it.
As for the Sacred Spirit Record, it is even more extraordinary. It is a fragment of an immortal technique obtained by the founding ancestors of the Thirteen Clans at their peak, when they ventured beyond the heavens. In their later years, they combined their lifetime of cultivation insights to gradually refine and complete the Immortal Technique. Now it is a complete immortal technique.
Unfortunately, by the time the founding ancestors of the Thirteen Clans completed the Immortal Technique, they were already in their twilight years and had no time to cultivate it to its peak. Otherwise, they would not have aged and passed away.
This was the greatest regret of the founding ancestors of the Thirteen Clans, and it remains a regret for their descendants who mourn their ancestors.”
Immortal Technique? Xu Lian was startled. Whether immortals even existed in this world was debatable, yet here was an immortal technique that had been passed down through the ages.
The head of the Ying family spoke of this technique with the utmost reverence. “If you master even 30% of the Sacred Spirit Record, no one in Taizhou Prefecture will be able to compete with you.
Master 50%, and you’ll be among the top martial artists in the entire Yin Dynasty.
Master 80%, and you’ll be unrivaled under the heavens.
Master it completely, and you’ll surpass our ancestors. You may not be the number one in the world, but you’ll certainly find few who can challenge you.”
“…” Xu Lian knew that there was likely some exaggeration in these claims, but it also highlighted the extraordinary nature of this immortal technique. Otherwise, the head of the Ying family wouldn’t dare to boast so boldly.
Reluctantly, the members of the twelve clans took one last look at the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record before leaving.
Only the Jiang family stayed behind, returning to their battleship together.
Jiang Xianyu’s mother warned Xu Lian, “If you ever go out in the future, be careful. The Sword of Destruction isn’t much of a concern – it’s a peerless, ferocious weapon, and no one can steal it. But the Sacred Spirit Record is just a scripture inscribed on turtle shells. Its protective power isn’t as strong as the Sword of Destruction. It’s best to keep it here in the Jiang family and not take it out casually. If it’s lost, it would be a grave sin, and even Xianyu and the entire Jiang family wouldn’t be able to protect you.”
Xu Lian nodded. “I understand.”
Immediately after, Xu Lian said, “I would like to go into seclusion to cultivate the Sacred Spirit Record.”
The entire Jiang family took his seclusion to cultivate the Sacred Spirit Record very seriously. The patriarch of the Jiang family sent a team of guards to stand guard outside the quiet room where Xu Lian would go into seclusion.
Xu Lian sat on a meditation cushion and slowly opened the turtle shell scripture. His eyes scanned it like a scanner, taking in every densely packed character.
[Recording in progress…]
[Name: Xu Lian]
[Rank: Transformation Strength Rank 1 Stage]
[Skills: Sacred Spirit Record (Complete Edition), Breaking Wind Sword Technique (Volumes 1-3), Seven Styles of Primal Gang (Complete Edition), Short Fist – Shadow Pursuit]
[Item: Sword of Destruction (Heaven Grade 9 Stars, forged from Dark Vein Divine Iron, extremely tough and sharp. Once unsheathed, it can summon the Sword Domain of Night and Blood Lightning, greatly enhancing the wielder within the domain.)]
Instantly, the Sacred Spirit Record was imprinted in his mind, and he mastered all its secret techniques.
As he examined these secret techniques, his pupils contracted sharply. He could feel the profound and mystical nature of these techniques-they were truly extraordinary.
“The Sacred Spirit Record truly lives up to its name as an immortal technique. Compared to it, the Breaking Wind Sword Technique, Seven Styles of the Primal Gang, and Short Fist – Shadow Pursuit are like child’s play…”
With his current cultivation at the Transformation Strength Rank 1 Stage, he couldn’t fully unleash all the techniques of the Sacred Spirit Record. However, even being able to use a small portion of it would be immensely beneficial, boosting his combat power by several levels.
With the Sacred Spirit Record, Xu Lian felt a trend towards being invincible within his rank. He might even be able to defeat opponents several levels above him without much difficulty.
“Go.”
Xu Lian’s thoughts moved.
Whoosh! A shadow remained on the meditation cushion as he appeared in a corner of the room.
Another whoosh! A shadow remained in the corner as he appeared in another corner.
His speed was like teleportation – who could withstand it?
This wasn’t just a movement technique; it was also a bizarre method of assassination!
Xu Lian’s thoughts shifted again. Two shadows grinned eerily and suddenly lunged at him, grabbing his neck… it was utterly unpredictable.
“Disperse.”
He waved his hand.
The two shadows disappeared.
“Appear.”
He willed it.
The two shadows suddenly reappeared, grinning eerily… like real ghosts.
“Let’s try another technique.”
Xu Lian raised his palm, and the golden energy burned like flames.
With a casual stroke, the golden energy transformed into a sharp golden sword that circled the room.
He struck out again, and the golden energy turned into a golden dagger that flew around him.
Don’t underestimate the mere transformation of the golden energy. In essence, it became more condensed, and its power increased by several levels.
He tried a few more shapes.
A tiger.
An eagle.
The shape of the Pingyang County Spirit Tree.
And a seven-tailed fox… identical to the White Fox Quarry Patrol Inspector.
Anything or anyone he had seen, he could manifest.
“The Sacred Spirit Record has greatly improved my immediate combat power. However, in the long run, the cultivation level is the foundation.”
Xu Lian didn’t let it go to his head. He remained clear-headed. He still had to work hard to gain progression points. Only with a high enough rank could he fully unleash the true power of the Sword of Destruction and the Sacred Spirit Record.
“The Sacred Spirit Record has been incorporated into my abilities. My seclusion is over… but last time, I ended my seclusion too quickly, which scared Xianyu a bit. This time, I’ll stay a little longer.”
Xu Lian didn’t leave right away. He waited until nightfall before coming out.