In order to live immortal, I changed a martial artist world to a xianxia world-Chapter 85

Chapter Eighty-Five: Shi Feixuan? Bai Chen Is the True Number One!

Outside Xuantian Sword Sect

“It’s been three days, and still no one has come out!”

“How much longer do we wait?”

“Who knows? Maybe a day, maybe a year!”

“I’m more curious—what realm will the cultivators inside reach after the trials?”

The martial artists who had remained outside continued their discussions, their curiosity unabated. Even the envoys left behind by the five great dynasties were filled with anticipation. Three days prior, most of those who entered the Xuantian Sword Sect had been expelled. However, these expelled individuals had undergone dramatic transformations.

Before entering the sect, most had only reached the Finger Mysticism Grandmaster level. Yet in just half a month, even those who failed to become cultivators had ascended to the Heavenly Phenomenon Grandmaster realm. And for those who had successfully cultivated, the change was even more astonishing. Beyond the sheer increase in power, their extended lifespans alone stirred jealousy among those left outside. From their accounts, the onlookers had also gained insight into the sect’s trials. The remaining individuals within the sect, still undergoing their tests, were all at least at the peak of Refining Essence into Qi.

With this knowledge, everyone’s curiosity deepened.

How much would those undergoing the trials improve?

And, most importantly—who would emerge victorious, claiming the sect’s inheritance?

Weng~!

Suddenly, the entrance to the sect’s barrier rippled. Instantly, all eyes turned toward it. They had seen this before. Someone was about to emerge. Those closest to the entrance quickly stepped back. Sure enough, just moments later, a figure shot out from within.

“Damn it!”

Lin Feng landed hard, letting out a furious roar.

He had been the first cultivator eliminated from the Xuantian Path of Inquiry.

“Why?! I was only three thousand steps away from my goal!”

His face contorted with rage. Lin Feng had been careful throughout his ascent, advancing step by step, but when he saw Ximen Chuixue and Shi Feixuan breakthrough, greed overtook him. He, too, wished to reach the ten-thousandth step and use the path’s power to advance. So he forced his way forward, relying on his cultivation and techniques to push himself upward.

At first, it seemed to work, but at the seven-thousandth step, he reached his limit. At step 7,131, the sword intent overwhelmed him, and he was cast out.

“Why was I so greedy?!”

Moments later, he took a deep breath, regret filling his eyes. Had he been patient, his results might have been vastly different.

Despite having only reached the peak of Refining Essence into Qi, he had climbed over six thousand steps.

His talent in the Sword Dao was undeniable.

Had he proceeded steadily, he might have climbed even higher.

But he had succumbed to greed.

“Are you alright, young master?”

“How far did you climb?”

“Who reached the highest step? Is it still Shi Feixuan from Cihang Jingzhai?”

Surrounding martial artists quickly gathered around, eager for information.

They had remained here precisely to learn what was happening inside the sect.

Three days ago, several expelled cultivators had spoken of the Xuantian Path of Inquiry.

At that time, Shi Feixuan had been in the lead.

But three days had passed.

Had anything changed?

Lin Feng’s lips curled into a smirk.

Indeed, he had failed at the path’s trials.

But he had still entered the Xuantian Sword Sect and climbed its legendary path!

Compared to these outsiders who never even stepped foot inside, he was leagues ahead.

His mood improved, and he chuckled.

“You wish to know?”

“Very well, let me tell you!”

“Before I was expelled, I reached the 7,131st step.”

“Few surpass me in this trial.”

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Encouraged by the admiration around him, Lin Feng began to recount his experiences.

After all, before entering the sect, he had only been an unaffiliated cultivator from the Yuan Dynasty.

Now, even Heavenly Phenomenon Grandmasters and Land Immortals were listening to him attentively.

He did his best to appear humble, but he couldn’t help glossing over his own failure.

“What?!”

“Shi Feixuan and Ximen Chuixue have both reached ten thousand steps?!”

“The Xuantian Path of Inquiry doesn’t just refine one’s sword skills—it directly enhances cultivation?!”

“Ximen Chuixue has already reached Qi Refining into Spirit Transformation? That’s terrifying!”

“Ximen Chuixue is nothing! Shi Feixuan is even stronger—she reached the late stage of Qi Refining into Spirit Transformation!”

“She’s incredible! That’s a level only Zhang Sanfeng had attained!”

Lin Feng’s words sent the crowd into an uproar.

Originally, they had viewed the Xuantian Path of Inquiry as merely a trial to temper the Sword Dao.

But now, they learned it could directly enhance one’s cultivation!

Shi Feixuan’s and Ximen Chuixue’s breakthroughs shocked them all.

Weng!

Suddenly, the barrier rippled once more. Another figure was expelled.

Whoosh!

The man took a deep breath, steadying himself. It was none other than the legendary thief of the Ming Dynasty—Sikong Zhaixing. But unlike Lin Feng, Sikong Zhaixing did not dwell on his failure. He knew his strengths. His lightness skill was unparalleled. But his comprehension of the Sword Dao was lacking. Recklessly charging a hundred steps beyond his capability had led to his downfall. At step 6,500, the sword intent overwhelmed him, and he was cast out.

“What’s this?”

“Who is he?”

“Not from Yuan.”

“He’s from the Ming Dynasty—the infamous thief, Sikong Zhaixing!”

Despite their curiosity, the crowd ignored him. He had emerged just moments after Lin Feng—too soon for any major changes inside the sect. Moreover, upon hearing his identity, many instinctively backed away.

“Damn!”

This man had been a legendary thief before even becoming a cultivator.

Now, as a peak-stage Refining Essence into Qi cultivator, even Land Immortals might not be safe from his sticky fingers. It was best to keep a distance. The crowd returned their attention to the Xuantian Path of Inquiry. Then, Sikong Zhaixing furrowed his brows.

“Shi Feixuan is number one?”

“What nonsense is this?”

“The one at the highest step isn’t Shi Feixuan—it’s Bai Chen!”