Rebirth of the Unmatched Sword God: An Immortal Cultivation: Rebirth of the Unmatched Sword God, #6

By Cang Hai Xiao Yi

Xiaofan, the unparalleled Sword God, was betrayed and reborn 500 years in the past. In this life, he vows to make up for all regrets, to stand above all geniuses, to eliminate all his enemies, and to become the Ancestor of Swords for all realms!

With the control of the Immortal Slaying Formation and devouring all beings in the heavens, with one man and one sword, he slaughters all foes in the world!

This is a story of a youth, holding a three-foot green blade, stepping towards the summit step by step, reigniting the path of legends with his blood and spirit!
 

 

 

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The strength of the mysterious figure was formidable, moving with the speed of lightning and easily covering hundreds of miles to stealthily infiltrate Xiao Fan's residence. The warning formations set by Xiao Fan failed to detect any presence.

 To pass through the warning formations so easily, one must be at least in the second realm of the Spirit Path, and among the top powerhouses at that.

 It's estimated that the mysterious person's strength was not inferior to Elder Feng Yan, the elder in charge of penalties, and might even surpass him.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: Apr 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224395576

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Chapter 381: The Mysterious Assassination

The strength of the mysterious figure was formidable, moving with the speed of lightning and easily covering hundreds of miles to stealthily infiltrate Xiao Fan’s residence. The warning formations set by Xiao Fan failed to detect any presence.

To pass through the warning formations so easily, one must be at least in the second realm of the Spirit Path, and among the top powerhouses at that.

It’s estimated that the mysterious person’s strength was not inferior to Elder Feng Yan, the elder in charge of penalties, and might even surpass him.

The mysterious figure concealed himself, sneaking in with ill intentions. However, he did not act rashly but intently observed every move Xiao Fan made, as if waiting for something.

Xiao Fan was at a critical moment in his pill refining process, and his spirit and energy were severely depleted, which naturally weakened his perceptiveness. He failed to detect the presence of the mysterious person.

The thought of such a scenario was truly spine-chilling.

Shortly after, with a boom, the lid of the furnace flew off, and five milky-white pills, each the size of a longan fruit, were produced.

Accompanied by an intensely rich fragrance of medicine and the breath of life, merely smelling it was enough to revitalize anyone. If a Martial Path Realm powerhouse, no matter how severely wounded, were to catch a whiff, they might be instantly healed.

The Snow Lotus Rejuvenation Pill was indeed extraordinary!

With all five Spirit Pills refined, Xiao Fan let out a sigh of relief, and a satisfied smile appeared on his pale face.

However, at that moment, a subtle killing intent emerged. Subsequently, a strange figure abruptly broke into the secret room without uttering a word and fiercely thrust a sword towards him.

The mysterious person was an extremely powerful practitioner, at the peak of the second realm of the Spirit Path. Prepared and resolute, his actions were swift and decisive, all executed in one fluid motion.

From the emergence of the killing intent to the sword light appearing, both happened nearly at the same time.

A broad sword qi, composed of countless stars’ brilliance, filled the entire secret room. The fierce energy tore through the heavens and the earth, obliterating the void.

A rich sense of death loomed over Xiao Fan’s soul.

Even Xiao Fan, who’s always calm and collected, was greatly alarmed. He had never expected someone to dare to assassinate him within the Heavenly Star Sect, and the attacker was no less than a powerhouse at the peak of the second realm of the Spirit Path.

The opponent’s swordplay was extremely swift, and the timing was impeccable. They launched a surprise attack just as Xiao Fan had successfully refined the pills and was most relaxed—even a powerhouse at the third realm of the Spirit Path might not have been able to react in time.

Xiao Fan spared no effort in madly urging the Slaying Immortal Array Map, intending to escape into the Immortal Slaying Realm. He, who was merely at the seventh level of the Spirit King Realm, would have no way of withstanding an all-out strike from such a formidable expert.

Unfortunately, just as the thought arose in Xiao Fan’s mind, the terrifying sword light was already right before his eyes; it was too late.

At that moment, Xiao Fan could even sense the sharp edge of the sword about to pierce his flesh and annihilate all vitality within him.

Reborn into this world, I haven’t taken revenge yet, and I haven’t seen Qingxuan... There’s still so much left to do. Can it be that I’ll perish here? Xiao Fan roared inwardly. He was furious and unwilling, but as he was now, he could not change the situation at all.

Just as Xiao Fan was on the verge of being reduced to dust, a streak of golden light suddenly shot out from Xiao Fan’s Storage Spirit Ring. It was an old and crumpled talisman paper, looking almost like a piece of scrap paper.

However, this so-called scrap paper abruptly emitted a strong golden light, illuminating the world as if the sun had exploded.

Amidst the intense golden light, the figure of a Daoist in brocade appeared. With a cold snort, like a furious deity, the mysterious person was struck by Lei Shi, causing blood to flow from all seven orifices.

What!? The mysterious person was greatly astonished, as if standing before him was a deity. Boundless divine might filled him with utmost fear, and the terrifying pressure, like a divine mountain descending, made him unable to even stand properly.

Immediately, the brocade-clad Daoist waved his large hand, and a brilliant divine light lit up, possessing an inconceivably formidable power that directly annihilated the terrifying sword qi.

After a long while, the light dissipated, and the crumpled talisman paper burned to ashes. Xiao Fan opened his eyes and was shocked to discover that not only was he safe and sound, but everything within the secret room was intact.

However, the talisman paper and the Daoist’s illusory figure that had just appeared made his whole body tremble.

He was all too familiar with the appearance of that brocade-clad Daoist—it was the unscrupulous Daoist who had swindled him of 50,000 Sky Star Stones in Heavenly Star City. Xiao Fan would never forget.

Previously, the unscrupulous Daoist had mentioned that Greedy Wolf would invade Ziwei, and that after Xiao Fan returned to the Heavenly Star Sect, he would inevitably face a great calamity, with his life in danger.

Even before, when Xiao Fan was forcibly taken to the Hall of Penalties by the elder in charge of penalties, framed and set up, he didn’t take it too seriously. But now, it seems that the unscrupulous Daoist is truly a divine being!

What’s more bizarre is that Xiao Fan had clearly thrown that talisman paper at the entrance of the Myriad Paths Commerce Guild, but in the end, it still appeared in his Storage Spirit Ring and saved his life!

Not to mention spending 50,000 Sky Star Stones, even 500,000 or 5,000,000... no matter how much more, it would have been worth it.

After all, for Xiao Fan, a pill refiner, money is just a number. As long as he’s willing to spend the time, he could have as much as he wants, but life is only given once.

Who exactly is it? This is the biggest question in Xiao Fan’s mind.

The unscrupulous Daoist clearly was waiting for him in Heavenly Star City and ‘forcefully sold’ him a life-saving Spirit Talisman that eventually saved his life.

The person had no relation to him, so why go through such lengths? All of this remained a mystery.

Who dares to commit murder within my Heavenly Star Sect!

A stern shout came, sounding like thunder from the heavens, instantly breaking the tranquility of the night sky.

Immediately after, terrifying Spirit Might vibrated the heavens and the earth, rapidly approaching.

The mysterious person never expected that Xiao Fan would possess such a horrifying treasure. Seeing that his attack had failed and had even alerted a powerhouse at the third realm of the Spirit Path within the sect, he made a wise decision. Given the extreme speed at which a third realm Spirit Path powerhouse could arrive, even if he risked his life to attack again, he definitely wouldn’t be able to kill Xiao Fan. Although unwilling, he had no choice but to beat a hasty retreat.

Just as he left, a figure enveloped in terrifying Spirit Might arrived at Xiao Fan’s residence, hovering in the void like a dazzling sun, illuminating the night sky.

A pair of small eyes meticulously scanned the vast Heavenly Star Sect but found nothing.

The mysterious person was also a powerhouse at the peak of the second realm of the Spirit Path, and his movements were extremely elusive. Moreover, he was cloaked in a cape that could shield against soul detection, making him difficult to detect even for a powerhouse at the third realm of the Spirit Path.

Chapter 382: A Restless Night

After Elder Tiandan had broken through, he had been living in the Heavenly Pill Hall, so he was the first to arrive.

Not long after, Elder Tiandan walked in, staring in surprise at Xiao Fan, his face revealing a hint of surprise and unexpectedness.

What? Were you hoping I’d be dead? Xiao Fan laughed wryly.

No, no, no... Elder Tiandan waved his hands repeatedly, carefully looking Xiao Fan over. I’m just surprised, brother... You don’t have a single injury.

Indeed, an attack from a powerhouse at the peak of the second realm of the Spirit Path, under such sudden circumstances, would have been hard to guard against even for a powerhouse at the third realm of the Spirit Path. But Xiao Fan was merely at the seventh level of the Spirit King Realm, yet he had come out of this ambush completely unscathed, which was truly strange.

It’s nothing. I just happened to obtain a life-saving treasure by chance.

Laughing faintly, Xiao Fan didn’t mention the mysterious, unscrupulous Daoist, because even he found it rather unbelievable.

It seems my little brother Xiao not only has an extraordinary talent, but your luck is exceptional as well. You’re certainly not one to end up in mediocrity.

Elder Tiandan was very happy to see that Xiao Fan was unharmed, otherwise, if he hadn’t had Xiao Fan’s guidance, who knew how long it would have taken him to advance to a eight-star alchemy grandmaster. Breaking through to the Pill Dao Saint Master ranks would have been even more impossible for him in this lifetime.

Xiao Fan simply smiled at Elder Tiandan’s teasing, gazing at the dark night sky, as if an invisible hand shrouded everything.

Do you know who it is? Once the teasing had passed, Elder Tiandan’s face turned cold.

The person’s movements were very strange, and I couldn’t see clearly. A cold light flashed in Xiao Fan’s eyes. However, it must have been a spy from the Ghost Clan, and definitely not unrelated to Dragon Sword Star.

Although Xiao Fan hadn’t seen the other party’s face or felt their spiritual aura, he was very familiar with that peculiar cloak. Within the entire Eastern Continent, only the Ghost Clan could make them.

And here in the Heavenly Star Sect, there was only one person who would want Xiao Fan dead, have the ability to mobilize a powerhouse at the peak of the second realm of the Spirit Path, and who would be bold enough to act within the sect. Xiao Fan couldn’t think of anyone other than Dragon Sword Star.

Son of a b*tch! That damned Dragon Sword Star is really so bold! With a glint in his small eyes, Elder Tiandan also understood the situation, and his face immediately turned cold. Rest assured, little brother Xiao, this old man will go and capture that punk right now, and throw him into the pill furnace to refine him for 81 days! Let’s see if his little body can withstand my natal Spirit Fire!

During the day, there had been such a huge commotion that even the several Supreme Elders had intervened. Even though they knew that Elder Tiandan was Xiao Fan’s backer, Dragon Sword Star had actually sent someone to assassinate him at night. This was clearly not taking him seriously and slapping his old face!

As a true disciple and the Vice Sect Master’s personal disciple, you can’t touch him without evidence.

Looking at the furious Elder Tiandan, Xiao Fan faintly shook his head.

Elder Tiandan naturally understood this logic, but as an alchemist, his status was inherently superior and inviolable. Moreover, he had a fiery temper and was very prideful, so he couldn’t swallow this injustice.

So, we’re just going to let it go?

Let it go? How could that be possible? Xiao Fan put his hands behind his back and looked up at the sky, a chilling killing intent reviving in his heart. Every debt will be repaid to him a hundredfold before long!

Elder Tiandan glanced at Xiao Fan in surprise. A mere inner sect disciple at the Spirit King Realm wanted to deal with Dragon Sword Star, a peerless genius who only appeared once in ten thousand years. In the eyes of outsiders, this was nothing short of wishful thinking.

However, the young man in front of him gave people a sense of trust in his every word and action.

Just then, the other two Supreme Elders also arrived. They were a bit further away, but they were still very fast. After learning that an assassin had dared to assassinate an inner sect disciple within the Heavenly Star Sect, each of them flew into a rage.

Perhaps they didn’t care about the life and death of an inner sect disciple, but this matter was related to the Heavenly Star Sect’s reputation. If the news spread, the Heavenly Star Sect’s disciples would definitely live in fear, and who would be clamoring to join the Heavenly Star Sect in the future?

However, after they waited for a while, Vice Sect Master Wan leisurely arrived. At his speed, Xiao Fan would have died a hundred times over by now.

This Vice Sect Master Wan, who ruled the Heavenly Star Sect, hadn’t come to save anyone. He had only come to see if Xiao Fan was dead or alive.

However, he was disappointed. Xiao Fan was still alive and well, without even losing a single hair.

Junior Brother Wan, this matter must be thoroughly investigated, or else the foundation of our Heavenly Star Sect will be shaken.

Faced with the wrath of the several Supreme Elders, Vice Sect Master Wan repeatedly agreed on the surface and promised to find the assassin, which finally eased the anger of the several Supreme Elders.

After glancing at Elder Tiandan and then coldly glaring at Xiao Fan, Vice Sect Master Wan slowly left.

Humph, Brother Xiao, don’t be afraid. Why not move to my Heavenly Pill Hall? I’d like to see who would dare to cause trouble then! Elder Tiandan sincerely invited Xiao Fan.

On one hand, he could protect Xiao Fan, and on the other, he could consult Xiao Fan on matters of the Pill Dao whenever he wanted, killing two birds with one stone.

However, Xiao Fan declined. Avoiding danger by hiding was not his style.

This time, he had been careless, and the enemy had chosen the perfect moment to strike, precisely when he had just finished alchemy and his mind was at its most relaxed, completely off guard, and his spirit was too depleted to sense the danger.

Otherwise, with the Slaying Immortal Array Map protecting him, even a powerhouse at the peak of the second realm of the Spirit Path would not find it easy to kill him.

Moreover, this incident had caused quite a stir, and practically half of the Heavenly Star Sect was now aware of it. Dragon Sword Star and the others would definitely not dare to act rashly anymore.

Knowing Xiao Fan possessed a rare treasure, Elder Tiandan did not insist further.

Don’t worry, brother Xiao. If there’s any sign of trouble, I’ll come immediately.

Thank you, Brother Yan.

After patting Xiao Fan’s shoulder in a show of brotherhood, Elder Tiandan then left.

After Elder Tiandan left, Yang Jun, Ling Yun, and others also hurried over, worried. Seeing that Xiao Fan was alright, they finally relaxed.

Xiao Fan consoled them for a while before everyone dispersed.

Returning to his chamber, the pale-faced Xiao Fan began to recuperate. The Slaying Immortal Sword Spirit was constantly absorbing a massive amount of the world’s energy, and through the frenzied refinement of the Slaying Immortal Sword Scripture, it quickly replenished his spirit.

This time, Xiao Fan could no longer immerse himself completely as before. He always kept a part of his mind alert to his surroundings, multitasking, which was not difficult for him.

The rest of the night passed without incident, and by noon the next day, Xiao Fan had mostly recovered.

He summoned Li Xiu and assigned him a glorious yet formidable task: to refine ten thousand Grade 2 Spirit Origin Pills!

Chapter 383: Completion of the Sword Spirit Tribulation

Li Xiu was fuming inside. His so-called master was completely hands-off, imparting some knowledge of the Pill Dao and then leaving him to his own devices for cultivation.

The last time, it took him a considerable amount of time to refine two thousand Grade 2 Spirit Origin Pills. This time, being tasked with refining ten thousand, he felt like he was being worked to death for free.

However, intimidated by Xiao Fan’s formidable reputation, he dared not express his discontent.

But, upon seeing the Purple Spirit Soul Refining Pill Xiao Fan presented, Li Xiu’s displeasure instantly turned into joy. He eagerly served Xiao Fan, showering him with flattery, and finally got his hands on the Purple Spirit Soul Refining Pill.

Now, although Li Xiu had just broken through to the seventh layer of the Spirit King Realm, his Soul Power had already reached the ninth tier. With the aid of this Purple Spirit Soul Refining Pill, his Soul Power could directly ascend to the tenth tier, comparable to a powerhouse at the second realm of the Spirit Path.

A single Spirit Pill was enough to save him half a year of arduous cultivation.

After giving some instructions, Xiao Fan then went to Yu’er’s room.

Previously, when Feng Haoran came looking for trouble, not only were Yang Jun, Ling Yun, and others injured, Yu’er and several servants were also caught in the crossfire, each sustaining serious injuries. Especially Yu’er, who was already frail, surviving that chaotic situation was nothing short of a miracle. Yet, several months had passed, and she still hadn’t woken from her bed.

Sensing Yu’er’s dire condition, which was characterized by more exhalation than inhalation, Xiao Fan’s killing intent towards Feng Haoran intensified.

Despite Yu’er’s frailty and her appearance becoming unsightly, she had always dragged her feeble body around, constantly serving Xiao Fan. Sometimes, Xiao Fan looked at her as if she were his own family, like a sister.

Feng Haoran, you’re a dead man.

Harming his friends and family was akin to touching Xiao Fan’s reverse scale, necessitating a bloody retribution.

Gently lifting Yu’er’s head, Xiao Fan fed her a milky white pill and circulated his True Essence to aid in its digestion.

The Snow Lotus Rejuvenation Pill, truly a healing sacred medicine from ancient times, capable of reviving the dead and mending bones. Without much delay, Yu’er’s pulse had steadied, and a vigorous life force was slowly awakening within her body.

The shattered seals and damaged organs instantly returned to their original state, without even a scar left behind.

Cough, cough, young master... Yu’er is incompetent, causing you concern.

Opening her eyes, Yu’er’s gaze held a glimmer of surprise when she saw Xiao Fan’s familiar face. She wanted to get up to express her gratitude, but Xiao Fan stopped her.

Rest well first. Don’t worry, now that I’m back, those people will definitely pay the price they deserve!

Sensing that Yu’er’s injuries had mostly recovered, Xiao Fan reassured her for a while before leaving.

Xiao Fan had already given the other four Snow Lotus Rejuvenation Pills to Ling Yun and the others, who had lost limbs, last night. Now, he could finally calm down and cultivate.

Before breaking through to the second realm of the Spirit Path, he first needed to raise his strength to the limits of the Spirit King Realm, in order to seek revenge against Feng Haoran and the others at the upcoming Inner Sect Grand Competition.

He first went to the Heaven and Earth Hall and spent more than half a month raising his comprehension of the Profound Meaning of Life from the second to the third level.

Only then did he return to his residence, preparing for a long period of seclusion.

He first took out the Snow Ginseng Thunder Yuan Fruit he had obtained from the Myriad Paths Commerce Guild’s auction and swallowed it in one gulp.

Boundless life force and violent thunder force intertwined within Xiao Fan’s body, instantly causing his skin to split open. However, the life force contained within the spirit fruit was also extremely strong, quickly repairing Xiao Fan’s body to its original flawless state.

Just like that, he underwent repeated tempering by thunder and regeneration by life force.

Xiao Fan’s physique grew stronger and stronger, and the Qi and blood within his body surged like a volcanic eruption, incessantly churning. His skin, bones, and even flesh were filled with a sharp edge, as dazzling as a divine sword.

The Snow Ginseng Thunder Yuan Fruit was indeed an extremely rare and precious treasure. It directly elevated Xiao Fan’s Sword Spirit Tribulation to the state of perfection.

The perfection of the Sword Spirit Tribulation not only caused Xiao Fan’s strength to skyrocket by another three hundred cauldrons but also raised his Imperishable Sword Intent to the third level. It was as if he had used his body as iron and forged an exquisite spirit sword possessing unparalleled sharpness!

A profound and piercing aura emanated from Xiao Fan, carrying with it an ancient, indestructible, and timeless mystique.

At this moment, the strength of Xiao Fan’s physical body could compare to that of the finest low-grade spiritual weapons. His robust muscles and the tight, gleaming membrane of his skin acted like an invisible suit of armor, impervious to blades and fire alike!

Drawing his Star Soul Sword, a fierce gleam flashed in Xiao Fan’s eyes as he struck down on his own arm. A loud clash akin to metal striking metal ensued, with sparks flying wildly, resembling dazzling fireworks.

Yet, Xiao Fan’s arm bore only a fresh red mark, with a hint of blood slowly surfacing and seeping out after a moment.

Although the Star Soul Sword was slightly short of being a medium-grade spiritual weapon in sharpness, it was capable of barely tearing through Xiao Fan’s skin. Inflicting a significant injury on Xiao Fan was no easy feat.

The Nine Tribulations Indestructible Sword Body truly stood as one of the Tianwu Continent’s top physical cultivation techniques. To achieve such a degree of physical defense merely upon completing the Sword Spirit Tribulation was indeed monstrous.

Xiao Fan was extremely satisfied with this.

He then took out a large number of Grade 2 Spirit Origin Pills from his Storage Spirit Ring, all refined by Li Xiu. Since he had also mastered the True Fire Seal, the quality of these spirit pills was naturally very high, comparable even to those refined by Xiao Fan himself.

Xiao Fan’s Soul Power had already reached the tenth tier, and he had achieved the third level in all three Heavenly and Earthly Profound Truths, equivalent to a minor accomplishment. Now, with the Sword Spirit Tribulation complete, Xiao Fan planned to elevate his cultivation to the peak of the ninth layer of the Spirit King Realm in one fell swoop.

As the numerous Grade 2 Spirit Origin Pills were absorbed, the vast medicinal power began to be frenziedly refined by the Slaying Immortal Sword Scripture, causing Xiao Fan’s aura to rise continuously.

Without any resistance, everything proceeded smoothly.

After consuming over a thousand Grade 2 Spirit Origin Pills, Xiao Fan’s cultivation finally reached the pinnacle of the ninth layer of the Spirit King Realm, just one step away from breaking through to the second realm of the Spirit Path.

Though he had only advanced through two levels, gaining two hundred cauldrons of strength, this increase, when combined, brought Xiao Fan’s current strength to nearly three thousand cauldrons!

Three thousand cauldrons of strength, even some who had just entered the second realm of the Spirit Path, did not possess such terrifying power.

While strength alone does not represent one’s true capability, when one’s strength becomes overwhelmingly powerful, it is possible to overpower laws with sheer force!

Chapter 384: Controlling Sword with Spirit

In his previous life, Xiao Fan had encountered many powerful cultivators specializing in body refinement. They tempered their bodies to the extreme, even fusing the power of laws into them, allowing them to defeat countless experts with their bare hands alone.

Regardless of one’s profound knowledge or ingenious secret techniques, all would be destroyed by that terrifying, indomitable force.

As for the legendary powerhouses who had attained the realm of fleshly sanctification, they were even more formidable. Their fists could shatter the heavens, and their feet could split the earth. They were invincible in both heaven and earth. Even if they stood there and allowed you to attack them, you would be unable to harm them.

Empowered by three thousand cauldrons of strength, even without relying on any martial arts or spiritual weapons, Xiao Fan’s physical strength alone was enough to make him an unrivaled force within the Spirit King Realm.

If he wielded the Star Soul Sword and executed various masterful sword techniques, Xiao Fan could even compete with powerhouses of the second realm of the Spirit Path.

This was what it meant to be a true genius, a true prodigy among youths!

The frigid north wind continued to howl, but the heavy snowfall had long since ceased. However, the thick blanket of snow still cloaked the entire Heavenly Star Mountain Range in a picturesque silver mantle.

A month had passed since Xiao Fan’s return to the Heavenly Star Sect, and he had finally emerged from seclusion.

Though his cultivation had improved, there was still some time before the Inner Sect Grand Competition. He planned to use this time to fully master the Sword Control Technique he had recently acquired.

Unlike cultivation, practicing martial arts and sword techniques required constant practice to grasp their intricacies.

After all, this Sword Control Technique was something Xiao Fan had only just obtained, and he had never practiced it in his previous life either. He needed to start from scratch and progress step by step.

Practicing in a secluded chamber would not only be too cramped and restrictive but also potentially destructive. With Xiao Fan’s current strength, a single sword strike could collapse the entire building.

However, within the Heavenly Star Sect, there was indeed an ideal place to practice swordsmanship: the Martial Performance Hall!

Not only was the Martial Performance Hall spacious enough, but it was also protected by formations, and the construction materials used were incredibly durable. Even a powerhouse of the second realm of the Spirit Path would find it difficult to damage the hall.

Moreover, and most importantly, the Martial Performance Hall housed special combat puppets.

Although these puppets lacked self-awareness, they possessed immense strength and could execute numerous martial arts techniques. Most importantly, they were extremely resilient and virtually indestructible, making them excellent sparring partners.

These combat puppets have been passed down from ancient times. The battle tactics and martial arts techniques they employ are all top-notch. Within the same realm, very few can defeat these combat puppets.

Of course, entering the Martial Performance Hall also requires paying Sky Star Stones. After all, these combat puppets are not living beings and cannot cultivate independently. They all rely on a rare type of crystal stone to provide them with energy.

Furthermore, different puppets have different levels and strengths, and their prices naturally vary.

A combat puppet comparable to a Spirit King Realm ninth layer expert costs a hundred Sky Star Stones for an hour of sparring, which is quite expensive. Therefore, even among inner sect disciples, those who can afford to practice martial arts here are rare.

However, Xiao Fan was quite wealthy and did not care about such expenses. As long as it could improve his strength, he did not mind spending money.

The Martial Performance Hall was magnificently constructed and covered a vast area, spanning thousands of feet. It had only three floors but was over a hundred feet tall, exuding an aura that was both vast and ancient. Its grandeur surpassed even that of an ancient mountain.

Xiao Fan, whose cultivation was only at the Spirit King Realm, could only enter the first floor.

After presenting his disciple token and receiving a black Jade Talisman, Xiao Fan entered.

This black Jade Talisman served as proof of entry to the first level of the Martial Performance Hall. By infusing True Essence, one could pass through the formation and enter or exit freely. The black Jade Talisman also had another important function: controlling the combat puppets.

The Martial Performance Hall was incredibly spacious and airtight. Its walls, floor, and ceiling were all constructed from a special pitch-black stone that was extremely hard.

Xiao Fan drew his Star Soul Sword and thrust it into the ground with all his might. However, the sharp sword energy dissipated like a stone sinking into the sea, leaving no trace on the ground.

Nodding in satisfaction, Xiao Fan sat down cross-legged and took out the worn-out animal skin scroll, beginning to carefully study the profound sword techniques within.

The Martial Performance Hall was extremely secluded, isolating it from both external and internal sounds. Even soul probes could be blocked. Even a powerhouse of the second realm of the Spirit Path would not be able to force their way in.

Xiao Fan could cultivate here without any disturbance.

The writing on the animal skin scroll was neat and orderly, accompanied by numerous illustrations. However, it was abstruse and difficult to understand. Ordinary people would not be able to comprehend its meaning.

After all, the Sword Control Technique was an advanced sword technique derived from the Sword Drawing Technique.