In Order to Live as an Immortal, I changed a martial artist world to a xianxia world-Chapter 78

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Fearsome Advancements! The True Supreme Path of the Sword!

Xuantian’s Path of Inquiry

Whew

“What a marvellous place!”

Ah Fei took a deep breath, excitement flashing in his eyes. The moment he learned about the mysteries of Xuantian’s Path of Inquiry, he had stepped onto the first step without hesitation. However, to his surprise, he felt none of the anticipated sword insights or powerful Sword Intent. Meanwhile, those who ascended alongside him bore solemn expressions, further affirming to Ah Fei that there was indeed a mysterious force at work. Determined, he pressed forward, moving rapidly up the staircase.

Step two, step three…

In a mere dozen breaths, Ah Fei had ascended three hundred and forty-two steps. It was only upon reaching the three hundred and forty-third step that he finally felt a distinct shift—the emergence of a foreign Sword Dao. The moment this new Sword Dao appeared, it instinctively clashed with his own. Fortunately, Ah Fei’s comprehension of the Sword Dao far surpassed this intrusive presence. With ease, he overcame the challenge and continued his ascent. With each new step, a different Sword Dao would emerge to challenge him.

Realisation dawned upon him—he had felt nothing upon his initial ascent because his foundational comprehension of the Sword Dao was already far superior to the weaker intents lingering at the lower levels. As he climbed higher, however, the opposition grew stronger.

“The Xuantian Path of Inquiry has nearly a hundred thousand steps.”

[Xuantian Path of Inquiry (玄天问剑路, Xuántiān Wèn Jiàn Lù) – A sacred stairway imbued with the collective Sword Intent and comprehension of countless disciples throughout history.]

“And yet, at merely the five hundred and seventieth step, it took me twenty full breaths to defeat the Sword Dao present here.”

“I can hardly imagine the strength of the Sword Intent that resides at ten thousand steps.”

“If I can complete this path, my mastery of the sword will reach unparalleled heights!”

Ah Fei murmured in awe, his expression one of deep contemplation. Thanks to Shi Potian’s guidance, he had mastered the Crimson Heaven Ninefold Diagram and ascended to the late Refining Essence into Qi stage. Moreover, under Shi Potian’s watchful eye, he acquired numerous treasures, pushing his cultivation to the peak of Refining Essence into Qi. Despite his impressive progress, his journey beyond the five-hundredth step still granted him profound enlightenment. And he was not alone—every other expert traversing Xuantian’s Path of Inquiry experienced similar revelations.

Whew

“One thousand three hundred and seventy-two steps… nine breaths.”

Shi Feixuan exhaled lightly, opening her eyes as she continued her climb. She was not the first to set foot on Xuantian’s Path of Inquiry, but she had left the majority of cultivators far behind.

Having already reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining into Spirit Transformation, she wielded mastery over the Cihang Sword Canon, making her one of the most formidable sword practitioners present. Even she, however, was benefiting immensely from each battle along the path. Each step tested her against a new iteration of the Sword Dao, allowing her to refine her techniques with every engagement.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Without hesitation, she pressed on, stepping onto the one-thousand three-hundred and seventy-third stair. Meanwhile, Wanwan inhaled deeply as she reached the three-hundred and seventy-second step, her expression solemn.

Before stepping onto the Path of Inquiry, her proficiency in the Sword Dao had been unremarkable. Yet now, her comprehension was growing at an alarming rate.

“This place… truly defies logic.”

“The Xuantian Sword Sect… what a terrifying existence!”

“The Xuantian Path of Inquiry—this is the ultimate sanctuary for all sword cultivators!”

Wanwan whispered in admiration, marvelling at the revelations unfolding within her mind. In her eyes, anyone with the potential for sword cultivation could ascend this path and rapidly achieve mastery. Xuantian’s Path of Inquiry was, without a doubt, the greatest sword teacher in existence. However, her moment of admiration quickly turned into frustration when her gaze landed on Shi Feixuan in the distance.

“Damn it!”

“That nun has already left me so far behind!”

“And the rest of these so-called sword experts are utterly useless, allowing her to take the lead!”

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Although Wanwan knew she had little chance of surpassing Shi Feixuan, she was still irked by the fact that none of the other swordsmen had managed to overtake her either. For Wanwan, losing to Shi Feixuan was acceptable. But if Shi Feixuan obtained the inheritance of the Xuantian Sword Sect, surpassing her in the future would be nearly impossible.

Yet, unbeknownst to Wanwan, Shi Feixuan was not truly the first to ascend the path. Due to the mountain’s coiling structure, a difference of five thousand steps made it impossible to see those ahead.