Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 593: Golden Sword Peak! Activated!

The Fire Dragon Sect Leader and the Nine-Yin Alliance Leader gave Lin Xuan a large number of Spirit Medicines. Lin Xuan used them to begin crafting Elixirs. After producing several batches, he went into seclusion to consume them and enhance his cultivation. Under the effects of such a large quantity of Elixirs, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

A few days later, he broke through again, reaching the three-star realm. He was now a three-star Grandmaster. His combat strength had also risen to the level of a nine-star Grandmaster, meaning he could now truly contend with them.

Next, Lin Xuan continued his alchemy, refining all the remaining Spirit Medicines into Elixirs and consuming them. His cultivation improved once more. Although he didn’t achieve another breakthrough, he reached the peak of the three-star realm, just one step away from becoming a four-star Grandmaster. Correspondingly, his combat strength increased significantly. He was now as powerful as a peak nine-star Grandmaster, and an ordinary nine-star Grandmaster was no longer his match.

Lin Xuan was no longer afraid of Qingyou and Situ Hang, even if their cultivation levels were no longer suppressed. He was confident he could defeat them even if they recovered their full strength.

I really have to thank the Fire Dragon Sect and the Nine-Yin Alchemy Alliance. Without the massive amount of Spirit Medicines they provided, it would have been impossible for my cultivation to advance so rapidly in just ten days.

Next, Lin Xuan focused on finding the Dragon Pearls. He currently possessed three, with the fourth in Fang Cangsong’s hands. He now needed to find the fifth and final one: the Golden Dragon Pearl. It was crucial for him to gather all five. Only by collecting all of them could his Ten-Thousand Dragons Body evolve again.

This evolution was different from simply reaching a new limit. Each time Lin Xuan’s cultivation improved, his Ten-Thousand Dragons Body had to adapt and reach a new peak. However, no matter how much it improved, there was a fundamental ceiling: he could only battle across a gap of seven minor realms. Even if he trained his Ten-Thousand Dragons Body to its absolute limit at his current level, he could only achieve invincibility among nine-star Grandmasters; he couldn’t contend with Great Grandmasters. To break this fundamental ceiling and battle across eight minor realms, his Ten-Thousand Dragons Body had to evolve.

For that to happen, his Ten-Thousand Dragons Body needed to advance to the second layer. And all of this required the five Dragon Pearls.

But it shouldn’t be long now. The only one left is the Golden Dragon Pearl, and its whereabouts are unknown.

Lin Xuan prepared to mobilize the forces at his disposal to begin a full-scale search for the Golden Dragon Pearl. However, before he could act, the Sword Spirit of the Spirit Dragon Nine Heavens Sword, the little Dragon Maiden, flew out.

"Master, I know where the Golden Dragon Pearl is," she said.

"You know?" Lin Xuan was stunned.

The little Dragon Maiden nodded. "That’s right."

"Where is it?"

"In the True Dragon Sect!"

What? The True Dragon Sect! Lin Xuan was taken aback. This was an unexpected development. The True Dragon Sect was a top-tier power!

It won’t be easy to snatch the Golden Dragon Pearl from the True Dragon Sect.

Lin Xuan furrowed his brow.

The little Dragon Maiden continued, "I have known this for a long time. I didn’t mention it before for two reasons. First, you were not strong enough, Master. Second, the time was not right. Now, your strength has greatly increased, and the time is right. Therefore, I believe you can make a move."

"The time? What time is that?" Lin Xuan asked, confused. His strength had indeed changed drastically, but he had no idea what she meant about the timing.

The little Dragon Maiden explained, "Under normal circumstances, entering the True Dragon Sect is extremely difficult. Trying to seize a Treasure from within is even harder than ascending to the heavens. But things are different now. Soon, the True Dragon Sect’s Golden Sword Peak will open. The Sword Stele on its summit will reappear, and people from all over Dragon Island will have a chance to go to Golden Sword Peak to comprehend it. This is the best opportunity to enter the True Dragon Sect.

"You can take this opportunity to enter Golden Sword Peak, Master. As long as you can comprehend the Swordsmanship on the Sword Stele, you will be able to summon the Spirit Moon Cold Smoke Sword. A Treasure Pearl is embedded in its hilt, and that pearl is the Golden Dragon Pearl."

Lin Xuan was dumbfounded. He asked, "How do you know so much?"

The little Dragon Maiden sighed. "Because this sword is connected to my previous master, Xiao Wentian."

"Tell me everything."

"My previous master, Xiao Wentian, was originally a disciple of the True Dragon Sect. He had a dao partner named Li Susu. The two were deeply in love, and this Spirit Moon Cold Smoke Sword was Li Susu’s personal sword. However, it was only a fifth-grade Treasure Sword. To enhance its power, Xiao Wentian found the Golden Dragon Pearl and embedded it in the hilt, transforming it into a peak fifth-grade Treasure Sword.

"But later, a great upheaval occurred on Dragon Island, and much of the True Dragon Sect’s history was lost. Most people no longer know this story. But I know the truth. Not only that, but Golden Sword Peak is also related to Xiao Wentian. The Sword Stele on its summit contains the very Swordsmanship he left behind. Therefore, Master, as long as you comprehend the Swordsmanship on the Sword Stele of Golden Sword Peak, you will be able to summon the Spirit Moon Cold Smoke Sword."

Lin Xuan now understood completely. All he had to do was wait for Golden Sword Peak to open.

The little Dragon Maiden added, "Of course, not everyone can enter Golden Sword Peak. After all, there are far too many martial artists on Dragon Island who want to enter the True Dragon Sect. Each time it opens, Golden Sword Peak only offers a few slots, usually around ten. Only those who obtain these slots can enter Golden Sword Peak."

Lin Xuan asked again, "How does one obtain a slot? And what is the cultivation level of those competing for them?" If they’re Great Grandmasters, then this will be troublesome.

"You can rest assured on that point," the little Dragon Maiden said. "All competitors are below the Great Grandmaster realm. Securing a slot should be a matter of strength, most likely decided through one-on-one duels."

Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. His current strength was equivalent to a peak nine-star Grandmaster. Combined with the trump cards he held, sweeping through all the other nine-star Grandmasters would be no problem at all. After all, he possessed two sixth-grade weapons! Therefore, obtaining a slot seemed quite easy for him.

Now, all Lin Xuan had to do was wait for Golden Sword Peak to open.

***

「Elsewhere, within the True Dragon Sect...」

Numerous elders were gathered, with the Sect Leader seated upon his throne.

"In just a few days, Golden Sword Peak will open," he said in a low voice. "In the past, ten Tokens would emerge, each representing one slot. Our True Dragon Sect must secure at least half of them."

The elders smiled. "Don’t worry, Sect Leader. We have always managed to secure more than half the slots in the past. This time should be no exception."

"Good." The True Dragon Sect Leader nodded. I hope someone can comprehend the Swordsmanship on the Sword Stele this time.

At his words, the hall fell silent, and the smiles vanished from the elders’ faces. Although Golden Sword Peak opened periodically, and their sect’s power and location guaranteed them several slots for their most brilliant geniuses each time, they had all failed without exception. They were simply unable to comprehend the Swordsmanship on the Sword Stele. It was too profound and esoteric for them to understand. Moreover, the time within Golden Sword Peak was limited to only ten days. That was far too short to comprehend the Sword Stele. Thus, to this day, not a single person had ever succeeded.

"There’s no need to worry, everyone," one elder said. "This time is different. Don’t forget, we have Jian Wushuang. He is the most talented prodigy our True Dragon Sect has seen in the last hundred years. Moreover, he is a genius of the Sword Dao. This time, he will surely be able to comprehend the Swordsmanship on the Sword Stele."

The other elders grew excited at the mention of his name. Jian Wushuang was the number one genius of the True Dragon Sect. At only thirty years of age, he was already a peak nine-star Grandmaster, just one step away from becoming a Great Grandmaster. If he made a move, success was practically guaranteed.

And so, the True Dragon Sect began to wait.

「Three days later...」

Deep within the True Dragon Sect, a mountain suddenly began to tremble. The mist that perpetually shrouded it parted, allowing golden light to spill forth. As the golden light intensified, a golden mountain emerged from the mist.

The members of the True Dragon Sect were ecstatic. "Excellent! Golden Sword Peak has opened!"

Three streaks of golden light shot out from Golden Sword Peak, transforming into three golden Tokens that instantly flew off into the distance.

"It’s the Golden Sword Tokens!" the elders exclaimed in shock.

"Why are there only three?"

"Only three slots this time?"

"That’s far too few!"

In the past, there had always been at least seven, and sometimes as many as fifteen. But now... there were only three! This was far too few!

The Sect Leader’s expression grew grim. "Three slots," he said coldly. "This time, we must obtain all of them. Go! Send Jian Wushuang to contend for them. Also, dispatch our other top nine-star Grandmasters. We must secure all three slots, without fail."

"Rest assured, Sect Leader," an elder replied confidently. "Our True Dragon Sect is a top-tier sect. When we make our move, the other families and sects won’t stand a chance. Those three slots are as good as ours!"