Chapter Thirteen: The Plan of the Celestial Sect

The moment Su Wan stepped into the Pavilion of Myriad Laws, it felt as though she had entered an entirely new world. Inside, towering bookshelves stretched endlessly, filled densely with ancient tomes and scrolls, each emanating a faint spiritual glow. The air was thick with an ancient and mysterious aura, inspiring reverence in all who breathed it in.

“Welcome to the Pavilion of Myriad Laws, Su Wan,” came the guardian’s voice, gentle yet solemn, as if echoing from a distant antiquity, imbued with a hint of enigmatic power.

Su Wan knelt respectfully, clasping her hands together, a tremor in her voice. “Your junior, Su Wan, pays respects to the senior.”

The guardian smiled faintly. “Su Wan, you possess the innate Sword Physique, an exceedingly rare constitution. Once activated, your cultivation speed will increase dramatically. Now, I shall activate your innate Sword Physique.”

A warm and potent force surged from all directions, enveloping her entirely.

After a brief moment, the guardian’s voice sounded again. “The innate Sword Physique has been activated. You can now feel its power.”

Su Wan sensed her body awakening under an invisible force, waves of heat rushing through her veins. A tingling sensation pulsed along her meridians, as though a mighty power was breaking free from its restraints, gradually coming to life.

“This sensation… is extraordinary!” Su Wan marveled inwardly, disbelief mingling with awe on her face. Her meridians flowed more smoothly, and the circulation of spiritual energy became markedly more fluid.

Opening her eyes, Su Wan’s gaze sparkled with excitement. “Thank you, senior. Your junior will cherish this opportunity and train diligently.”

The guardian nodded with a gentle smile, then retrieved an ancient tome from the bookshelf behind him and handed it to Su Wan.

“This manual, ‘Sword Qi Piercing the Heavens,’ is a sword technique suited to your cultivation. It will fully harness the strengths of your innate Sword Physique and enhance your swordsmanship. Study it well.”

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Su Wan accepted the tome, delight flickering in her eyes. “Thank you, senior! I will strive to cultivate diligently.”

The guardian smiled softly. “Go forth. Your path of cultivation has only just begun.”

Su Wan bowed respectfully and then stepped out of the Pavilion of Myriad Laws, embarking on her cultivation journey.

[Ding dong! Su Wan has activated the Innate Sword Physique, receiving thirtyfold returns. The host has attained the Divine Sword Saint Physique, enabling sword techniques to unleash power five times greater than other martial arts.]

Ye Chentian smiled faintly, a spark of excitement and anticipation in his eyes.

“This system reward is truly splendid! The harder my disciple trains, the stronger I become!” he thought silently, a satisfied grin spreading across his face.

At the Bilu Sect.

At this moment, Qin Tiangang, sect master of Bilu Sect, sat cross-legged in the cultivation chamber, immersed in his practice.

A faint spiritual glow surrounded him, and before him floated a softly glowing spirit pearl, infused with abundant spiritual energy, continuously pouring into his body.

Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by hurried footsteps.

A disciple of Bilu Sect burst in, panic evident on his face. He dropped to one knee and urgently reported, “Master, I have urgent news to report!”

Qin Tiangang, deeply absorbed in cultivation, stirred slightly. Slowly opening his eyes, a flash of displeasure crossed his gaze. Coldly, he asked, “What is the matter that you are so anxious?”

The disciple lifted his head, anxiety etched on his face. “Master, I have just received word that Ye Chentian of Xuanyuan Sect killed our elder Wang Qing in Wuwei City!”

“What? Wang Qing is dead?” Qin Tiangang’s serene expression instantly darkened upon hearing of Wang Qing’s demise.

Wang Qing was one of Bilu Sect’s core elders, his cultivation reaching the third level of the Golden Core stage. Skilled in fire elemental techniques, he was the principal authority for Bilu Sect’s affairs in the Wuwei City region.

His status was high within the sect; responsible not only for resource allocation but also for nurturing the younger generation of disciples. His death was a tremendous loss for Bilu Sect.

He sprang to his feet abruptly, a formidable aura flooding the cultivation chamber. The disciple involuntarily lowered his head under the weight of the oppressive presence.

Qin Tiangang’s eyes glinted like cold stars as he stared sharply at the disciple, anger tinging his voice. “Wang Qing is a core elder of Bilu Sect with formidable cultivation. How could he have fallen at the hands of Ye Chentian?”

The disciple hurried to explain, “Master, this Ye Chentian appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be the sect master of Xuanyuan Sect. Yet his strength is indeed formidable. It is said that in Wuwei City, he defeated Elder Wang Qing with a single strike.”

Qin Tiangang’s brow furrowed deeply, disbelief flickering in his eyes. “A single strike? Wang Qing is at least a third-level Golden Core cultivator. How could he be so easily slain?”

Seeing the master’s anger unrelenting, the disciple quickly added, “Master, I have also learned that Ye Chentian’s disciple, Xiao Yi, has arranged a duel with our disciple Liu Ningxia, set for three months from now.”

“When the three-month term ends, Xiao Yi will face Liu Ningxia in a contest at the Bilu Sect’s martial arena.”

A cold, sinister smile curled at the corners of Qin Tiangang’s mouth. A ruthless gleam flashed in his eyes.

“Xuanyuan Sect? Hmph, a petty sect, yet they dare run rampant on Bilu Sect’s territory and openly challenge our authority! They’re courting death!”

“Since Xiao Yi is so eager to walk into our trap, I shall not hold back!”

He slammed his hand on the armrest, the surge of spiritual power causing the entire chamber to tremble slightly. The disciple felt suffocated under the overwhelming force.

Qin Tiangang’s voice was low and icy, as though filled with boundless killing intent. “Issue orders at once. Inform the other elders to lie in ambush around the martial arena. I want Xiao Yi to come back no more.”

“Once we have slain Xiao Yi, we strike immediately at Xuanyuan Sect and wipe them out completely!”

The disciple shuddered inwardly and responded swiftly, “Yes, Master!”

With that command, the disciple departed, and a covert plot against Xuanyuan Sect quietly began to unfold.