This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 650 - 4: Waiting for a Rabbit by a Tree Stump - Part 2

Chapter 650: Chapter 4: Waiting for a Rabbit by a Tree Stump – Part 2

“The time has come; the ceremony to open Qing Peak begins!”

“Everyone, draw your swords!”

With no lengthy, bureaucratic speeches, the old Sword Cultivator shouted decisively.

As soon as his words fell.

Suddenly, dozens of Flying Swords appeared, soaring into the sky, led by Xia Daoyun’s astonishing Horng.

The Sword Cultivators present were of the Seventh Realm and the Eighth Realm; their simultaneous sword-drawing was indeed a sight to behold.

In an instant, the skies above Qing Peak were filled with sharp Sword Qi, with colorful Flying Swords darting about like shooting stars.

A majestic sword momentum seeped through, stirring and shattering the white clouds, even invoking gusts of strong winds.

Where the rainbows swept through, bursts of sword cries echoed.

Upon seeing the formidable display stirred by the Flying Swords, Lu Qingshan’s spirit surged, overwhelmed with awe.

Such a scene, seemingly violent enough to puncture a hole into the skies, was undeniably violent yet supremely magnificent.

To outsiders, this ritual might seem like a violent gang flaunting their “firepower.”

But this has always been the tradition of the Sword Sect.

When the disciples of the sect were about to become independent, they were not encouraged by mere words but were shown the formidable power of the Sword Dao at higher realms to spur their bold and diligent progression.

The “parade” of Flying Swords continued for half a moment before coming to a sudden halt.

The Flying Swords, still seemingly eager, stealthily re-entered their masters’ bodies.

However, the sword-drawing ceremony was only half the full ritual of the peak-opening ceremony.

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What followed, the other half of the ritual, was indeed the highlight of the ceremony.

“Sword Coming Peak’s Lu Qingshan, having cultivated the sword for decades, today finally takes responsibility, standing in the world, recorded among men,” the host, the old Sword Cultivator, once again voiced out, loudly stating, “However, the path has been rugged, predecessors should strongly support and pass down the tradition from generation to generation, this is the ritual of the Sword Sect!”

This is exactly why the disciples of the Sword Sect, who normally detest complicated formalities, are particularly keen on the peak-opening ceremony.

It’s like when a young couple sets up a household, the parents will each contribute a significant dowry and wedding gifts to support this new family.

Similarly, when a disciple of the Sword Sect opens a peak, the senior Sword Cultivators from different peaks should also present a gift during the ceremony to aid the juniors who are just beginning to lead, helping them through the most difficult initial phase.

This is indeed an excellent tradition.

In most cases, those from the Sword Sect presenting the gifts do not expect any return, akin to giving selflessly.

Yet, no one has ever disputed this tradition.

Because, when they became Void Refining Cultivators, they too had once received such selfless gifts from the previous generation of Sword Sect seniors.

The seniors of the Sword Sect, when presenting their generous gifts, actually did not harbor any expectancy.

If there is anything they hoped for at all, it was that the junior Sword Cultivators receiving the gifts would grow up to care for the next generation of the Sword Sect, ensuring its continuous flourishing.

This is the perpetuation of tradition, simply put.

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“Eternal Peak’s Wang Quansu presents mineral treasures: Dragon Pattern Gold and Purple Gold Iron…totaling twenty catties, hoping that Nephew Lu cultivates diligently and forges a Divine Sword.” Wang Quansu, apprenticed under Eternal Peak and representing it, declared loudly.

The variously colored metal ores, wrapped in Spiritual Light, flew towards Lu Qingshan.

For a Sword Cultivator, these mineral treasures are undoubtedly extremely practical items.

“Sheathless Peak’s Tian Qing presents one piece of Spirit Heart Jade…”

Spirit Heart Jade, when worn on the body, can store Spiritual Power and nourish the spirit, serving as a powerful auxiliary item.

“Autumn Horizon Peak… presenting…”

….be it precious materials or Spiritual Objects, but rarely Magic Artifacts, as Sword Cultivators do not need them.

In any case, all are extremely practical items for Sword Cultivators, never frivolous or impractical.

This is indeed why only Sword Cultivators truly understand Sword Cultivators.

“Vastness Peak presents a Sword Puppet,” Taibai Sword Master finally spoke slowly.

“What?!” Wang Quansu, hearing Taibai Sword Master’s words, was shaken, “How could the Taibai Sword Master value this junior so much?! To give away such an item?!”

The reaction of others was similar to his.

They could not understand.

Because this Sword Puppet is a significantly extraordinary item.

For the Taibai Sword Master to attend a junior’s peak-opening ceremony as a Peak Master was already astonishing enough.

Who would have thought that he would also gift such a precious item to Lu Qingshan?

While everyone was shocked, the Taibai Sword Master had already taken the initiative to explain to Lu Qingshan, “The Sword Puppet is a life-replacing item I condensed.

You just need to keep it inside your Dantian, and when you face a deadly attack, the Sword Puppet can die in your place once and also release a transmitting force, transporting your true body to a place within ten miles that you designate.

Of course, the realms of both parties should not differ too greatly, otherwise, it might not be able to replace death.

However, this Sword Puppet was condensed when I was at the Seventh Realm, which means, as long as you don’t encounter a cultivator above the Seventh Realm, this Sword Puppet should be able to give you an extra life.”

Lu Qingshan’s heart skipped a beat, immediately understanding the extreme preciousness of this item, its value surely above the combined gifts of the other six Seventh Realm Sword Cultivators.

After all, what could be more precious than one’s life?

Yet, this was a life-replacing item that the Taibai Sword Master had painstakingly condensed, given to himself… Lu Qingshan felt somewhat hesitant.

The Taibai Sword Master, wise with age, immediately saw through Lu Qingshan’s thoughts and mildly stated, “When I first entered the Seventh Realm, I condensed this item, but never had the occasion to use it over the many years.”