This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 958 - 20 The Importance of the Taoist Artifact_2

Additionally, too many people have only heard of its name and never seen a Taoist Artifact in their lifetime, because they are generally held by top cultivators of the Human Race."

Saying this, the vice master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion glanced at Lu Qingshan meaningfully, "Kid, among currently known cultivators possessing a Taoist Artifact in the Human Race, you have the lowest cultivation strength."

"It’s merely a Taoist Artifact with incomplete divine power." Lu Qingshan frowned slightly.

"Even with incomplete divine power, it is still a Taoist Artifact, far superior to a pseudo Dao Artifact." Jing Hu Pavilion Master said in a deep voice.

Lu Qingshan was silent; this was indeed true.

He pondered for a moment, then asked, "The trouble that Pavilion Master mentioned... is it related to my life-bound sword?"

"You’re quick to catch on," Shui Yue Pavilion Master gently nodded, "I don’t know who leaked the message.

In short, the rumor is now widespread outside that your rapid surge in strength in such a short time, achieving an unprecedented advancement from the strongest Fourth Realm to the strongest Fifth Realm in less than a year, and overpowering the pinnacle Sixth-grade Jiao King with the Three Swords, all rely on your life-bound sword.

They claim your life-bound sword is not a pseudo Dao Artifact, but a Taoist Artifact!"

Lu Qingshan’s expression changed slightly.

If he had been unclear about what this meant before, now he undoubtedly understood it fully.

"This is a Taoist Artifact, something many Ninth Realm cultivators do not possess, and even to Honorable Realm cultivators, it might be something they covet, as they understand the power of a Taoist Artifact, and never consider having too many of them." Shui Yue Pavilion Master said solemnly.

"If I weren’t unable to use a sword and didn’t like it, I might find you kid really disagreeable." Jing Hu Pavilion Master laughed, expressing his opinion again.

"Uncle Master Jing Hu..." Lin Yao, who was already concerned about Lu Qingshan, couldn’t help but lengthen the tone, complaining upon seeing Jing Hu Pavilion Master speaking in such a manner.

On this side, Shui Yue Pavilion Master stared intently at Lu Qingshan, "Regardless of whether the person spreading the message truly knows you possess a Taoist Artifact or has other motives, the result is already set in stone.

Now the news of you having a Taoist Artifact has completely spread, and countless sects and cultivators of the Human Race are fixated on you.

It’s true you’re strong, and you have the backing of the Sword Sect and are taught by Luo Shen, but you must understand, compared to other great cultivators who control Taoist Artifacts, you, Lu Qingshan, are indeed nothing."

Lu Qingshan remained silent.

In his previous life, there was a passage regarding capital’s annotation and comment:

Capital always evades turmoil and strife, acting cowardly, but once there are suitable profits, it becomes extremely bold.

With only 10% profit, capital is actively used everywhere;

With 20%, it becomes lively;

At 50%, capital is incited to take risky actions;

With 100%, it ignores rules;

With 300%, it becomes fearless of anything, even death.

This principle is universally applicable in the world of cultivators.

"An unarmed man with a priceless jewel incurs guilt, your Void Refining cultivation, even with extraordinary combat power, at best reaches the peak combat power of a Divine Transformation Cultivator," Shui Yue Pavilion Master worriedly said, "Lu Qingshan, you’re in big trouble this time."

The news of Lu Qingshan owning a Taoist Artifact is enough to make 99% of cultivators in the world feel envious, jealous, and even murderous.

After all, too many cultivators have never seen a Taoist Artifact, let alone owned one. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

And the "profit" of killing Lu Qingshan to seize the Taoist Artifact extends far beyond three times.

It’s indeed the biggest "merit" that propelled Lu Qingshan to advance rapidly, joining the ranks of the strongest in the Fifth Realm.

The deterrent power of the Sword Sect has evidently become insignificant in face of the temptation brought by the Taoist Artifact.

It goes without saying that those evil cultivators and Underworld Cultivators must have long since been eyeing Lu Qingshan covetously in secret.

Even those respected cultivators from reputable sects are sure to be equally envious, possibly harboring sinister thoughts.

"If you weren’t a Sword Cultivator, unless you perished, your life-bound sword couldn’t be given away. I fear some ’upright’ cultivators would use the excuse of eradicating evil to ’borrow’ your sword," sighed Shui Yue Pavilion Master, "It’s uncertain whether this is a blessing or a curse for you."

Since it’s a life-bound sword, others cannot "borrow" the sword.

But because it is a life-bound sword, to control the Taoist Artifact, the only way is to kill Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan’s expression was cold, "What a vicious move..."

Indeed, he possesses Taoist swords, more than one.

Strictly speaking, there are three.

However, due to certain issues, Dragon Sparrow and Oblivion currently have only the traits of a Taoist Artifact, lacking divine power of a Taoist Artifact, and others can barely discern much, at most thinking they are pseudo Dao Artifacts.

As for Demon Suppressing, which truly possesses divine power of a Taoist Artifact, he has until now never publicly used it.

"Undoubtedly, the person or force spreading this message is likely speaking recklessly, with no solid evidence, merely wanting to plot against me." Lu Qingshan’s gaze was icy, and he spoke.

After all, if it was truly certain that his life-bound sword was a Taoist Artifact, the person behind it would have likely wished to keep this information hidden to enjoy the Taoist Artifact solely, so why would they spread it recklessly?

Who would willingly disclose the location of treasure?

However, it’s just unfortunate that his life-bound sword is indeed a Taoist Artifact.

"The main issue is the timing of this message’s appearance is too subtle, or rather, Lu Qingshan, your prominence is too overwhelming now."

Shui Yue Pavilion Master also understood the reasoning within, sighed, and said, "Even I can’t understand how you managed to grow from a Golden Core Cultivator during the Seven Domains Dao Debate to the current strongest Fifth Realm in just seven years.