Chapter 443
"Jianqi Leiyin is actually a bit simpler than Jianqi Huahong. I mastered the thunder technique during the Foundation Establishment stage."
"What about the others? For instance, Jianhua Wanshian and Lianjian Chengsi?"
Yan Wushuang felt a bit frustrated. He shook his head and said, "Those two techniques have been lost in our sect."
"Then, Brother Yan, I hope you can help us with two things."
Zheng Fa spoke up. "First, please demonstrate Jianqi Leiyin and Jianguang Huahong as much as you can, so we can observe."
Yan Wushuang nodded lightly, seeming a bit more relaxed. "That’s easy."
"Second, I need to scan your sword."
Yan Wushuang was taken aback and looked at Zheng Fa, who nodded at him. "This is the most crucial point."
The techniques of the Tianhe Sect are primarily based on their life-bound treasures. If there are any secrets in the Tianhe Sword Dao, they would naturally lie within the life-bound flying sword of the Tianhe Sect.
The only Tianhe Sect flying sword that Zheng Fa might be able to borrow now is Yan Wushuang's or that of Old Han.
Old Han has been avoiding suspicion and hasn’t come to Jiushan Sect, so Yan Wushuang is the most suitable candidate.
Moreover, judging from that little booklet, Yan Wushuang seems to trust him enough.
Yan Wushuang fell silent, his expression conflicted. On one hand, as a disciple of the Tianhe Sect, he has always taken pride in it, even wishing to restore order within the sect.
Naturally, he wouldn’t want other sects to uncover the secret techniques of his own.
Even with Zheng Fa, he felt a bit uneasy.
After all, information is one thing, but techniques are another.
On the other hand, his life-bound spirit treasure is very special, and there’s a layer of taboo surrounding it.
Seeing him hesitate, the Blood River Ancestor grew impatient and said, "What are you afraid of?"
"…"
Yan Wushuang looked up in confusion.
"Does your Tianhe Sect have a complete Tianhe Sword Dao?"
"No."
"Then what you should be afraid of is that Zheng Fa and the others might not need you and could uncover the Tianhe Sword Dao on their own…" The Blood River Ancestor chuckled ominously. "At that point, the true Tianhe legacy would be right here in the Jiushan Realm!"
Yan Wushuang's expression wavered. The Blood River Ancestor continued:
"Don’t believe it? Think about it, who did the Qingjing Bamboo originally belong to? And where is the complete Qingjing Bamboo now?"
"Is the Tianhe Sword Dao really harder to cultivate than growing a Qingjing Bamboo?"
"Does your Tianhe Sect want to become the next Taishang Dao?"
Yan Wushuang's face turned pale, and he heard the Blood River Ancestor say earnestly, "You think Zheng Fa is looking for your techniques? This is an opportunity for you to learn the Tianhe Sword Dao…"
He looked at Zheng Fa, and gratitude genuinely appeared on his face.
Zheng Fa glanced at the Blood River Ancestor, marveling at his persuasive skills—truly a master of persuasion!
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**Chapter 359: The Secret of Tianhe, A Life-Saving Grace**
Yan Wushuang felt a twinge of regret.
Zheng Fa, along with Senior Sister Zhang and the others, formed a circle, clearing a space in the middle. Yan Wushuang stood in that open area, looking like a street performer he had seen before.
Moreover, he was showcasing the sect's most precious secret techniques.
Taking a deep breath, he pushed aside all the distracting thoughts in his mind, pointed his finger at the broad sword, and said, "This is Jianqi Leiyin!"
Zheng Fa activated his Dongxu Spirit Eye, his pupils shimmering with silver light. As he listened to Yan Wushuang, he focused intently on the demonstration of the awe-inspiring Tianhe Sword Dao.
As Yan Wushuang touched his life-bound flying sword, it emitted a soft hum and suddenly vanished from sight!
In an instant, it was silent and invisible!
Even with the Dongxu Spirit Eye, Zheng Fa could only catch a fleeting glimpse of a spiritual energy trail.
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound erupted from the sky, causing everyone to look up. Yan Wushuang's flying sword had already streaked across the sky, leaving a long white trail behind.
At the end of that trail was a magnificent mushroom cloud.
On the Nine Islands of the Heavenly Palace, numerous gasps could be heard.
"This…"
This looked familiar!
Generally, he would call this a missile.
Zheng Fa watched as the broad sword obediently returned to Yan Wushuang's hand, surprised: a piece of advanced technology—recyclable missiles?
He set aside his various speculations and first glanced at Xiao Yuying, who seemed to know what he was about to ask: "There are traces of thunder techniques; that thunder should possess the ability to vanquish evil."
Senior Sister Zhang's eyes also glimmered with silver light as she added, "It also contains certain fire-based spells."
Uncle Pang nodded slowly. "It resembles a combination of several techniques."
He had been researching celestial formations with the elder and was deeply versed in the art of talismans, so he spoke with conviction.
"That means our previous assumptions were too shallow." Zheng Fa pondered aloud. "The Tianhe Sword Dao is more complex than we imagined."
Senior Sister Zhang slightly nodded in agreement, adding, "After all, it is the work of the Tianhe Ancestor."
Indeed, it is the work of the Tianhe Ancestor.
Previously, they had many speculations about Jianqi Leiyin.
For instance, like the Minglei Stone, it could generate a particle flow under the influence of the Five Elements talismans, causing air to vibrate.
Or perhaps the sword was moving so fast that it created a sonic boom.
Or it could be a type of thunder technique executed with a celestial sword.
But Yan Wushuang's demonstration made them realize the Tianhe Ancestor's approach—he wanted it all!
In Yan Wushuang's demonstration, Jianqi Leiyin clearly consisted of three stages:
The first was the flight of the sword itself, which was already incredibly fast and nearly impossible to evade.
The second part involved changes within the sword, likely due to the influence of the Five Elements talismans, where the particle structure rapidly transformed, generating a swift particle flow. The explosive power combined with the sword's speed made it nearly impossible to defend against, with devastating lethality.
The third part was the sound produced by the explosion, known as thunder.
"The Tianhe Ancestor is quite frugal," Uncle Pang sighed. "Not a bit of spiritual energy is wasted."
Indeed.
Yan Wushuang's Jianqi Leiyin initially produced no sound at all, indicating that the Tianhe Ancestor had a method to conceal the noise.
The subsequent thunder was actually meant to intimidate enemies and even slay demons.
In other words, the Tianhe Ancestor's Jianqi Leiyin combined the explosive sound with the thunder technique, recycling it, adding another layer of intimidation to the sword technique.
In modern missile terms, it’s like a sonic boom with special effects.
It’s truly economical, or rather, it highlights the sophistication of this technique.
As Yan Wushuang approached, Zheng Fa remarked, "Frugality is a good thing. Jianqi Leiyin generates maximum lethality with minimal spiritual energy."
"The design by the Tianhe Ancestor is indeed nearly perfect."
Yan Wushuang couldn't help but show a hint of pride.
Even his performance felt more invigorated!
"This is Jianqi Huahong!"
He shouted, putting in all his effort, merging with the sword, and a sword rainbow shot out towards the distance.
The sword rainbow traveled a thousand miles in an instant, heading straight for a prepared… turtle shell.
This turtle shell was left behind by the previous Transformation stage cultivator and was extremely hard. Although the spiritual energy had dissipated after its death, it was not something an ordinary cultivator could break.
Madam Xuanhua had been eyeing this thing, seemingly planning to use it to practice a defensive treasure.
As Yan Wushuang's sword rainbow lightly grazed it, a white, shallow notch appeared on the incredibly hard turtle shell.
Madam Xuanhua quickly flew over, reaching out to touch the shell with a pained expression.
Zheng Fa and the others also approached to examine the scar on the shell, all astonished—this Transformation stage remnant was still formidable, its defense comparable to an ordinary Nascent Soul treasure.
For Yan Wushuang, a Golden Core cultivator, to leave a mark with a single strike was truly remarkable.
"Jianqi Leiyin is grand, while Jianqi Huahong is subtle."
Senior Sister Zhang directly articulated Zheng Fa's thoughts.
Xiao Yuying added, "This move is closer to thunder techniques, resembling that thing you mentioned before… a laser."
Zheng Fa pondered deeply. Compared to the visually impressive Jianqi Leiyin, Jianqi Huahong had a different style—silent yet concentrated in power, almost like a high-energy laser cutting through.
Its lethality was actually greater than that of Jianqi Leiyin.
"Not only that," Uncle Pang continued, "this flying sword seems to have turned into a protective barrier, enveloping Yan Wushuang. It can not only carry him but also shield him from spell damage."
Yan Wushuang flew back and, half-proud and half-affirmative, said, "Jianqi Huahong is indeed the most popular flying technique in our sect."
"The sword rainbow is incredibly sharp and has protective capabilities; no one can stop it."
After saying this, he looked at Zheng Fa expectantly. "So, what have you figured out?"
Zheng Fa furrowed his brows and replied softly, "The only thing I can discern is that the Tianhe Ancestor designed these techniques with great foresight."
Whether it’s the utilization of thunder sounds or relying on the sword rainbow's ability to kill while providing protection, the Tianhe Ancestor's techniques can be considered perfect.
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