The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 116 - 111: Celestial Level Technique

Xu Ziqing’s movements, the steward had seen them before.

That day, the young disciple wearing a black robe who stunned the audience was standing outside the Yellow Level Barrier with the same posture.

It’s just that the person was tall and handsome, while this young man was short and delicate.

In terms of appearance and aura, Xu Ziqing naturally appeared a notch lower.

But the white-robed steward noticed that both of their gazes were equally determined and sharp!

"What is he trying to do?"

"Imitating him?" The white-robed steward was somewhat curious.

The disciples of the Daoist Sect behind also started whispering.

"Chu Huaixu did the same that day, piercing through four barriers with two fingers in one breath!"

"Is this Junior Brother imitating him, or has he learned the Finger Technique?"

Everyone’s curiosity was piqued.

Under the gaze of so many people, Xu Ziqing finally moved.

He stepped forward, and his two fingers instantly broke through the Yellow Level Barrier, followed by the Profound Level!

There were some exclamations at the scene.

This delicate young man’s steps did not stop, and soon he broke through the Earth Level Barrier in one breath!

"Only the Celestial Level remains."

Everyone watched him intently, Xu Ziqing frowned, and the power within him exploded at this moment; his body, tempered by "Refining Sword Formulas," fiercely broke through the last barrier.

With one burst of energy, he did not pause!

The exclamations behind him instantly became louder.

Many were shocked and staring at each other, not expecting someone could replicate Chu Huaixu’s famous scene?

The recent batch of registered disciples of the Daoist Sect has such talent in abundance!

Xu Ziqing listened to the cheers and congratulations coming from behind, and his fingertips subconsciously trembled twice.

It wasn’t that breaking through four barriers brought a heavy burden to his body.

It was uncontrollable trembling.

It seemed like something he had recently lost had returned.

The young man’s spine seemed to straighten a bit.

Standing in the Celestial Level Technique area, he suddenly felt that all the hardships he endured practicing "Refining Sword Formulas" were worth it!

He slightly turned, and courteously bowed to the other senior brothers and sisters, as well as the white-robed steward.

Previously, when Xiaoxu registered with the white-robed steward, everyone heard his name and knew who he was.

At this moment, someone was saying, "Junior Brother Xu, your move just now was exactly like Junior Brother Chu from before!"

Xu Ziqing knew that, only now, does he have the qualification to say a few words on behalf of Chu Huaixu.

So he immediately said, "This Outer Sect Senior Brother has quite the eye power!"

"Because I was taught by him, but I’ve only learned a little."

"I am far inferior to Senior Brother!"

For a moment, everyone was surprised and looked at each other.

But this was unexpected yet reasonable.

No wonder, no wonder!

Many people started whispering again.

Presumably, it won’t be long before this matter spreads widely in the Outer Sect.

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After saying a few polite words to everyone, Xu Ziqing began to select his desired Celestial Level Techniques.

He flipped through the pamphlets placed next to the Jade Scrolls, looking very seriously and carefully.

These pamphlets would provide detailed introductions of the characteristics of these techniques.

"I don’t know what Senior Brother practices, he never mentioned it." Xu Ziqing put down the pamphlet of "Dao Scripture," thinking in his heart.

He read through ten books in one go, sighing continuously in his heart.

Because the threshold for these techniques seemed quite high.

Some even directly stated that it was not recommended for those without Upper Grade or Super Grade Spiritual Embryo since initial practice would be extremely difficult, yielding little reward.

At this moment, Xiaoxu’s mindset was similar to that of Chu Huaixu back then.

Chu Huaixu kept deploying "Information Detection," only to find that every technique had a low matching degree.

"Senior Brother said he hopes I can obtain a pass token to Hidden Spirit Mountain."

"It means I must find a suitable technique, otherwise even with continuous consumption of elixirs, I fear it won’t compensate for my cultivation speed." His thoughts were quite clear.

Xu Ziqing’s only worry was that he feared none of the techniques would suit his mere Lower Grade Spiritual Embryo.

Then, he looked from left to right, quickly picking up the pamphlet for "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method."

This boy, with a girl’s appearance, has always been troubled by his looks; upon seeing the name of the technique, he really didn’t like it.

"What kind of name is this, so effeminate," Xiaoxu thought to himself.

Given his appearance, if others asked the name of his technique and he said "Ice Skin Jade Bone," wouldn’t he be laughed at to death?

Thus, he intended to casually glance through and then put it back.

But after a cursory look, he started reading more carefully.

"Hmm? It’s actually a Celestial Level Body Refining Technique!" Xu Ziqing was surprised.

The Daoist Sect truly lives up to its reputation, with profound resources; this level of body refining divine skill is extremely rare.

He quickly understood why it’s called a Heart Method despite being a body refining technique.

Because it’s practiced as the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart!" The correct phrasing should be "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart·Method!"

"The creator of this technique must have been a savvy fellow." The young man smiled slightly, thinking in his heart.

He read all the content in the pamphlet, increasingly finding it highly compatible with himself.

Xu Ziqing guessed correctly, as it had a 96% compatibility with Chu Huaixu as well!

The Body Refining Sacred Body, honed by "Refining Sword Formulas," and Celestial Level Body Refining Technique, how could they not be compatible?

The delicate young man finally breathed a sigh of relief, "At least there’s one that’s suitable for me."

He wouldn’t look down on body refining streams.

He knew his limitations, not having the right to pick and choose.

Without Senior Brother gifting me fortune, I would be nothing more than a low-level Pseudo Spiritual Embryo.

Xu Ziqing continued browsing through other pamphlets, quickly finishing them all.

He returned to the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method," his face showing hesitation.

Although the name of this cultivation technique was quite interesting, it genuinely made him feel ashamed.

But, among so many Celestial Level techniques, none were suitable for him to learn!

Some he could barely learn, but most likely wouldn’t have the chance to ascend Hidden Spirit Mountain.

Xu Ziqing hesitated for a moment, but decided to prioritize his senior brother’s instructions.

"I must ascend Hidden Spirit Mountain!"

He gritted his teeth and grabbed the jade scroll, then strode out.

"This is the one!"

The White-robed Steward was taken aback upon seeing the jade scroll Xu Ziqing brought.

"What’s wrong with these two? One chooses the ’Dao Scripture,’ the other chooses ’Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method’?" He couldn’t help but scrutinize the young man.

Xiaoxu slightly lowered his head, thinking it might be because of his appearance and the cultivation technique’s name.

But the White-robed Steward adhered to his previous principles, refraining from commenting and respecting individual fate and connections.

He immediately activated the jade scroll, imbuing the young man holding it with its contents in his mind.

After doing this, Xu Ziqing thanked him and left the Library Pavilion.

This boy with a male body and female appearance, by taking this step, truly embarked on the most vigorous path of body refining.

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Outside the bamboo house, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang were sparring, waiting for Xiaoxu to return home.

As soon as he returned, the two immediately asked, "What did you choose?"

Xu Ziqing was a bit embarrassed to speak and answered softly, "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method."

Upon hearing this, the two couldn’t help but exchange glances, a bit surprised.

The Big Ice Cube looked at him and then at Chu Huaixu.

"These two junior brothers, one practices inner and outer cultivation, the other pure body refining," she thought.

In contrast, it made her seem the most normal, a bit out of place.

Chu Huaixu looked at Xiaoxu, also a bit surprised.

"Xu Ziqing in ’Borrowed Sword,’ was he into body refining? Seems not..."

"But in any case, ’Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method’ is indeed the most suitable technique for him right now." In this area, he was quite knowledgeable.

"It’s just that if Xiaoxu from ’Borrowed Sword’ chose another cultivation technique, even if he took pills, he might not be able to quickly get started. So how did he get the charred Passage Wooden Token?" Chu Huaixu pondered.

He didn’t say much more, just looked displeasedly at Xiaoxu and asked:

"Why are you answering my question so quietly, like a mosquito?"

But he quickly guessed the reason, asking: "Is it because of the name of this cultivation technique?"

Xu Ziqing nodded honestly.

Chu Huaixu was speechless: "You’re silly, you can make one up yourself later!"

"Don’t like Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart? You can call it Blood of Jade Heart, Sword Courage Zither Heart, Hundred Claws Scratching Heart, Heaven and Earth Conscience, Human Face Beast Heart..." he continued sarcastically.

However, Xiaoxu, who was not dumb, always seemed dazed in front of Chu Huaixu and asked sincerely, "Senior Brother, should I choose one from these?"

The Big Ice Cube standing nearby couldn’t take listening anymore.

She looked at the two junior brothers, with a cold face and said, "Why not simply call it Brothers United in Heart?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziqing was somewhat moved, his eyes lit up instantly.

Chu Huaixu laughed heartily, gently nudging Han Shuangjiang with his shoulder: "Hahaha, Big Ice Cube, who knew you had a cold-hearted humor! Haha!"

The cold-faced girl felt she couldn’t stand this anymore.

"Laugh, my foot," she muttered inwardly.

Eventually, after a few more laughs, Chu Huaixu began shooing everyone away, urging Xu Ziqing to return to his room and cultivate.

"I’ve put the pills on the table, but since it’s body refining, you also need a medicinal bath, and I’ll prepare everything for you," he said.

"And also, body refining requires getting beaten, don’t blame me if I’m too harsh."

After saying this, he turned to Han Shuangjiang with a smile and asked seriously, "Do you also want to hit him?"

The Big Ice Cube couldn’t take anymore and immediately turned around and went back inside.

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Three days passed in a flash.

Xu Ziqing lived almost a hellish life during these three days.

The pain from cultivating the "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method" was different from the "Refining Sword Formulas," it was pain from inside to outside.

In this aspect, it was somewhat similar to the "Dao Scripture."

Every time he cultivated, even his internal organs felt uncomfortable.

Xu Ziqing suspected that by the time he finished cultivating, he really would have a heart as hard as stone...

Besides, Chu Huaixu daily inflicted domestic "violence" on him.

At his current stage, he could be beaten casually with one hand.

He didn’t even need to use internal spiritual power, relying purely on his strong physical body, resulting in a unilateral power crush, with the disparity being immense.

After accumulating injuries, Xiaoxu took medicinal baths, absorbing better effects.

For the sake of ascending Hidden Spirit Mountain, the young man persevered, not a word of complaint, his determination unshakable!

Chu Huaixu also took note of the self-healing effect of "Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method."

"Generally, body refining techniques have somewhat similar attributes, but it feels incomparable to the ’Dao Scripture’ in this aspect, the difference is too great," he thought.

Thus, through spirit pills, medicinal baths, and Chu Huaixu’s relentless efforts, Xu Ziqing barely broke through to the First Heaven.

Indeed, if he were not refining his body, it might be even more untimely.

"Quickly, quickly go claim the Passage Wooden Token." Chu Huaixu urged: "I’ll go with you."

Han Shuangjiang watched the two rushing off, knowing she wouldn’t speak up even if she wanted to follow, given her nature.

She watched their backs retreat and felt puzzled.

"Didn’t he say a few days ago he’s not Xu Ziqing’s father, so why would he accompany him in everything?"

"How come when it comes to Hidden Spirit Mountain, he’s so proactive?"

Little did she know, Chu Huaixu had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Many of his questions may find answers today!

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