Chapter 2029: Seven Star Immortal Herb

"That's right!"

Sect Master Kui Xiao was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

The Great Elder was right; whether this fellow was one of those two in disguise could be clarified simply by asking.

He surely wouldn't conceal it.

With this in mind, he took out a special divine communication jade slip that only the sect master could control, and with a mental command, entered it.

Standing inside, he activated a special device. Moments later, summoned, Han Jianqiu and Qin Yuan Sect Master arrived before him.

"Sect Master Kui, what business do you have with us?"

Qin Yuan Sect Master waved his hand and said.

"Do you two recognize this man?"

With a point of his finger, a phantom appeared before them, exactly the disguised appearance of Zhang Xuan.

"No." Both shook their heads simultaneously.

Sect Master Kui Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Han Jianqiu before him: "Brother Han, I wonder... is your new sect master, Zhang Xuan, currently at the Lingyun Sword Pavilion?"

"Why do you ask, Sect Master Kui?"

Han Jianqiu frowned: "Our sect master is cultivating the Lingyun Sword God Art and will break through soon. Naturally, he is in the sect. Where else would he go?"

The news that the sect master was not in the sect must not be leaked, or it would invite pursuit from the Divine Hall again.

Before the opening of the Heavenly Bridge, no mistake could be allowed to occur again, putting the sect master in danger.

"Just asking casually..." Seeing his firm tone, Sect Master Kui Xiao looked again at Qin Yuan Sect Master not far away: "Brother Qin, I wonder... is Sect Master Zheng Yang currently in the sect?"

"Of course!" Qin Yuan raised an eyebrow: "The sect master has just tamed the flood dragon and other beasts, so naturally he is finding ways to coordinate them to prepare for the Heavenly Bridge competition. What, Sect Master Kui, do you think I would lie to you?"

"That's not what I meant..."

Sect Master Kui Xiao smiled bitterly.

Having clarified the matter and knowing that both sect masters were in their respective sects in seclusion cultivating for the Heavenly Bridge, Sect Master Kui Xiao left the Divine Communication Hall satisfied and returned to his room, full of vigor: "Sect Master Zhang Xuan and Sect Master Zheng Yang are both in their sects. This Liu Yang might indeed be a rogue cultivator..."

The Great Elder said thoughtfully: "Each has his own specialty. I don't believe anyone can comprehend the Sword Intent of a God and also be extremely powerful in beast taming, and even learn martial techniques at a glance and master them instantly!"

The world is full of talented specialists, not all-rounders.

He didn't believe that one person could be proficient in swordsmanship, beast taming, and martial techniques all at once.

If that were the case, this person would have long been famous, not just heard of now.

"As long as he's not those two, this Liu Yang is worth cultivating with the greatest effort..." Having confirmed his identity, Sect Master Kui Xiao no longer dwelled on it, smiled, and was filled with fighting spirit.

Earlier, when he heard that someone from the Lingyun Sword Pavilion had comprehended the Sword Intent of a God, he was somewhat envious deep down.

Unexpectedly, heaven did not treat him poorly; at a critical moment, it sent such a super genius!

Invincible at the same level, not even a match for himself, and having mastered over twenty of the sect's top-tier martial techniques... once he breaks through, who in the world can stop him?

Even that Sect Master Zhang Xuan, who comprehended the Sword Intent of a God, might not be a match!

...

Letting out a breath, Zhang Xuan walked out.

Although the library of the Seven Star Tower did not allow his cultivation to make a greater breakthrough, it deepened his understanding of martial techniques and combat, further enhancing his combat power.

Especially those over twenty martial techniques; though slightly inferior to the Sword Intent of a God, mastering them all made their power no weaker than the latter.

"Elder Liu, the sect master wants to see you!"

As soon as he left the room, the Great Elder greeted him.

Zhang Xuan followed him.

"Elder Liu, you've been reading for nearly a night. I wonder... have you gained any new insights? What help do you need to break through to the Immortal Lord realm?"

Entering the previous hall, Sect Master Kui Xiao looked over with a smile.

"My true qi cultivation and physical body have no bottlenecks now, but my soul still has some deficiencies..."

Pausing, Zhang Xuan said.

If he could break through his soul to the True Immortal realm, even without a Heavenly Dao technique for the Immortal Lord realm, breaking through with the help of pills should not be too difficult.

Unfortunately, although the Seven Star Tower had collected many soul cultivation techniques, they were insufficient to form a Heavenly Dao technique.

"Soul deficiencies?"

Sect Master Kui Xiao suddenly understood.

No wonder this fellow had pills but didn't take them or break through; it turned out he felt his soul was somewhat weak.

"Improving the soul is indeed not easy, but... the Seven Star Tower's treasured treasure, the Seven Star Immortal Herb, has an excellent effect on the soul. How about I take you there to try?"

"Seven Star Immortal Herb?"

Zhang Xuan was startled.

Having read countless books, he had no record of this thing.

"This is the treasured treasure of the Seven Star Tower. For thousands of years, we have stood firm among the six great sects because it suppresses our luck, allowing our disciples to flourish generation after generation!"

Sect Master Kui Xiao sighed with emotion.

The Seven Star Immortal Herb absorbs the power of the seven stars in the sky and, combined with the sect's grand formation, releases a calming aura. That is why, although the Seven Star Tower is located in the bustling center of Biyuan City, entering it still gives one a feeling of being far from the hustle and bustle.

Only then can many disciples cultivate in peace, untainted by the mundane world, and contend with major sects like the Lingyun Sword Sect without falling behind.

"Thank you for your trouble, Sect Master Kui..."

Zhang Xuan bowed.

He wasn't accepting favors for nothing. While reading earlier, he had noticed someone spying, so he deliberately demonstrated the martial techniques at the slowest speed in the library.

In doing so, he was also imparting the techniques he had comprehended.

Repaying the kindness of the pills and such.

"As an elder of the Seven Star Tower, you all have the opportunity to cultivate..."

Sect Master Kui Xiao said no more and led the way. Before long, they arrived at the position corresponding to the North Star of the Seven Star Tower.

It was a spacious courtyard. Breaking the seal, a seven-colored immortal herb appeared before them.

It had seven leaves, each shining with a different color. Under the gentle breeze, ripples appeared in the space.

A single plant had actually reached... the peak of the Immortal Lord level!

"It is indeed very helpful for the soul..."

Taking a few steps forward, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

Just entering the courtyard, in the span of a few breaths, his soul, which had been stuck at the peak of the Void Immortal realm, felt a urge to break through.

No wonder it was the treasured treasure of the Seven Star Tower; it was truly extraordinary.

Sect Master Kui Xiao explained: "This is the Seven Star Immortal Herb. Within the tower, elders who have reached the peak of the True Immortal realm often choose to break through here. Under the herb's protection, they can avoid inner demons, make their soul power more perfect, and break through more easily!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

This immortal herb was somewhat similar to the Sacred Domain Bodhi Tree in the Master Teacher Continent, having an excellent effect on the soul. If he cultivated his soul here, even without a True Immortal realm technique, breaking through to the True Immortal realm should not be difficult!

"There is still an hour until dawn. You can cultivate here. At dawn, we will set out for the Star-Chasing Sea..."

After explaining a few more things, Sect Master Kui Xiao gave instructions and left.

Seeing him leave the courtyard, Zhang Xuan turned his wrist, and several formation flags appeared in his palm.

With a gentle flick.

Buzz!

Light flashed around, and the aura was completely isolated.

These formation flags were naturally obtained from Elder Liao of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, who was skilled in formations and had many of these items.

Sitting cross-legged, his soul leaped out from between his brows.

Gurgle, gurgle!

As his power circulated, the nourishing soul force surged toward his soul body.

After absorbing for a moment, his brows furrowed.

The nourishing soul force emanating in the air was abundant, much like the pool in the Feather Transformation Empire. Under normal circumstances, when the soul entered it, its power would gradually increase.

But for some reason, when his soul left his body and he activated the technique, the absorbed force could not be used for himself.

He opened his eyes and looked at the immortal herb before him. It kept shaking, and the nourishing soul aura from before had completely disappeared.

"What's going on?"

His face darkened.

Clearly, this Seven Star Immortal Herb was up to mischief.

Whoosh!

His soul returned to his body. Just as Zhang Xuan was about to walk over and see what was happening, he felt a fluctuation in the spiritual energy in the air, and the familiar aura surged over again.

It was still the nourishing soul force.

His eyes narrowed. His soul leaped out from between his brows again. Just as he tried to absorb it, the nourishing soul force turned into an unabsorbable aura once more.

And when his soul returned to his body, it changed back again.

"So it's this fellow causing trouble..."

After careful observation, it was indeed this thing causing mischief. Zhang Xuan's brows knitted into a knot.

Without a True Immortal realm soul technique, to break through, he needed a large amount of nourishing soul force to continuously wash his soul, making it purer, so he could break through the barrier in one go.

He had thought that the power released by this immortal herb was strong enough to help him succeed in breaking through.

But unexpectedly, it seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with him on purpose: when his soul was in his body, it released the force; when it came out, it disappeared, making cultivation impossible.

If his soul remained in his body, the cultivation speed would be extremely slow and would also affect his breakthrough.

"I'm afraid Sect Master Kui Xiao didn't tell the whole truth... This Seven Star Immortal Herb is not simply for nourishing the soul..."

With a snort, Zhang Xuan stopped cultivating and walked up to the immortal herb.

He quietly reached out a finger, wanting to touch it to determine its nature and characteristics. The herb gently swayed and disappeared from before him, appearing dozens of meters away.

"Hmm?"

Unexpectedly, this immortal herb could move on its own. Zhang Xuan was stunned for a moment, then approached it again and reached out his hand.

Whoosh!

The herb moved to another side again, as if his hand were poisonous, refusing to let him touch it.

"Interesting..."

He smiled slightly.

A plant with strength at the peak of the Immortal Lord realm was indeed not so simple, not something to be taken for granted.

"Let's see where you can run..."

Taking a deep breath, he fixed his direction and moved his feet again. Just as he was about to rush over and grab it, his vision blurred. The herb's seven-colored leaves suddenly expanded, spreading out from underground like vines, instantly binding his wrists and ankles together.

Swish!

Zhang Xuan was hung upside down in midair.