Under Wang Jiuting's gaze, Jiang Li felt as though he had no secrets at all.
The Seven Kill Sword Core within him was completely scrutinized.
"Senior is too kind, I am just an ordinary disciple!" Jiang Li felt uncomfortable under Wang Jiuting's stare and spoke.
Sages were truly terrifying, their gazes like sharp arrows, piercing through all of Jiang Li.
If Sages were this formidable, how powerful were those above Sages, the Supremes, and even the Great Emperors?
The excitement Jiang Li had felt upon acquiring the Sword Core vanished completely. He was still far from those top-tier powerhouses.
He must not become arrogant or complacent. He had to reach the supreme peak, Jiang Li thought to himself.
"Since you came out alive, then..." Wang Jiuting stroked his chin, musing as if considering something.
Then, as if an idea struck him, a glimmer of light flew out from Wang Jiuting's tattered clothes.
Jiang Li's eyes lit up as a piece of white jade appeared in Wang Jiuting's hand.
The jade looked extremely precious, emitting a faint glow.
Wang Jiuting pressed the jade to Jiang Li's forehead.
Jiang Li felt a warm energy gather at his forehead.
"Carefully sense the Spirit Jade, do not let your mind wander!" Wang Jiuting said softly.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li quickly calmed his mind.
He knew that if this Saint-level, nine-heaven expert wanted to harm him, a single thought would be enough to end his life here.
As Jiang Li concentrated and calmed his mind.
A profound and vast piece of information entered his mind.
[Sword Nurturing Technique]: A top-tier sword nurturing technique. It consumes resources to nurture sword artifacts, enhancing their power and spirituality, and also improving the user's compatibility with the sword.
Jiang Li slowly absorbed the information in his mind.
This was an extremely special method, one that could be called a supreme art for sword cultivators.
Although the name was ordinary, it was incredibly powerful, capable of nurturing sword artifacts.
It was known that a sword cultivator's entire skill lay in their sword. This [Sword Nurturing Technique] not only enhanced the sword's power but also its compatibility, making it incredibly miraculous.
Even though some of its methods required a massive amount of resources, it was all worth it compared to the improvement in strength.
This [Sword Nurturing Technique] was also effective for the Sword Core in Jiang Li's dantian, greatly accelerating its growth.
The newly condensed Sword Core's power was only equivalent to a Earth-grade spiritual treasure. It could only improve its power and strength through nourishment by spiritual energy or powerful techniques.
If he were to nurture it solely with his own spiritual power, the process would be extremely slow. With the help of the [Sword Nurturing Technique], the speed of improvement would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.
After a while, Jiang Li finally finished comprehending the [Sword Nurturing Technique] in his mind.
Jiang Li slowly opened his eyes. The spiritual power within him circulated along an extremely special path, and then the spiritual power slowly flowed along that path to irrigate the Sword Core.
Jiang Li could even feel the joyful elation of the Sword Core.
It seemed that this [Sword Nurturing Technique] was indeed a good thing, capable of increasing the growth rate of the Sword Core. It was truly excellent.
"Thank you, Senior, for bestowing this technique!" Jiang Li took a deep breath and bowed to Wang Jiuting.
Wang Jiuting waved his hand and said, "Do not underestimate this [Sword Nurturing Technique]. When you nurture your Sword Core to be sufficiently powerful, it might even rival a Sacred Artifact!"
As Wang Jiuting spoke, Jiang Li's heart burned with excitement. Rivaling a Sacred Artifact.
Jiang Li did not believe that a Saint-level expert like Wang Jiuting would joke with a mere cultivator at the Dan Yuan realm.
Seeing that Jiang Li had already learned the [Sword Nurturing Technique], Wang Jiuting directly sent him away.
Jiang Li did not stand on ceremony and left the Sword Tomb.
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"Another terrifying peerless prodigy has appeared. It seems another golden age is about to dawn. Alas, alas..."
Wang Jiuting watched Jiang Li's departing figure and let out a soft sigh, his eyes filled with loneliness.
He then continued to drink his Thousand Year Drunk.
He seemed to have reverted to being a drunkard who loved nothing but wine.
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After leaving the Sword Tomb, Jiang Li prepared to depart from the Myriad Sword Villa.
The people at the Myriad Sword Villa looked at Jiang Li with immense surprise.
They had all witnessed the phenomenon of "Myriad Swords Returning to the Origin" just now, clearly indicating that someone had succeeded in the challenge.
And that person was Jiang Li.
Everyone's gaze towards Jiang Li was no longer frivolous but filled with a mix of reverence and wariness, especially considering his young age.
"Is that the cultivator who successfully challenged the Sword Tomb?"
"That's right, it's him. I saw the Myriad Sword Villa people take him to the Sword Tomb with my own eyes..."
"He's so handsome, and his talent and strength are so great. I wonder which major power he's a disciple of..."
"Could it be that the difficulty of the Sword Tomb challenge has decreased today? Perhaps we should go and try it ourselves..."
"Idiot, if it were that easy, so few people would have come out alive in the past few decades... If you want to die, no one will stop you..."
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Many people nearby were chattering, looking at Jiang Li with envy.
Jiang Li paid no mind to their words.
As long as they didn't provoke him, it was all the same.
Some sword cultivators looked at Jiang Li with a glint of greed in their eyes.
Clearly, they had designs on him.
After all, who knew what earth-shattering rewards he had obtained by defeating the Sword Spirit? If they could get their hands on those rewards...
Not a few people harbored such thoughts, but many weighed the pros and cons and ultimately gave up.
After all, if Jiang Li could defeat the Sword Spirit, his strength was definitely not to be underestimated. Moreover, he was so young. If he were a disciple of some sacred land, wouldn't they be walking right into a trap?
Jiang Li walked towards the Myriad Sword Villa without a change in his expression. If anyone truly had intentions towards him, Jiang Li wouldn't mind letting his Sword Core taste some blood.
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Not far from the Myriad Sword Villa.
Tall trees stood all around, and the occasional calls of animals could be heard.
The calls were interspersed with hurried footsteps.
Jiang Li did not quicken his pace; he walked slowly.
He sensed quite a few people following him.
If some wished to sharpen his Sword Core, Jiang Li would oblige them.
"Young hero ahead, wait! We have something to discuss with you!" a chilling voice rang out from behind Jiang Li.
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ps: Thank you all for your many flowers and for powering up with love.