Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Legacy Space

After that day, Li Shuang’s cultivation returned to the eighth layer of Qi Refining, and it was already at the peak of that layer.

She then began a closed-door cultivation, driving her spiritual power at full speed. It grew faster than when she let the technique run on its own.

After seven days in seclusion, she barely reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.

This speed of rebuilding her cultivation was shocking.

At the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, when her mind reached into the technique jade slip, she naturally obtained the Foundation Establishment Stage section of the Supreme Emotionless Art.

Normally, she would need the tenth layer of Qi Refining to get it. But her spiritual power was so thick that the art opened for her at the ninth layer.

Li Shuang studied it carefully, then put the jade slip away, her eyes thoughtful.

Foundation Establishment means seizing the creation of heaven and earth to cast the base of one’s body and path.

On the road of cultivation, it is the second checkpoint after Qi Induction.

When a Cultivator reaches Peak Qi Refining, they can choose a special item of heaven and earth to serve as the object for Foundation Establishment.

Last time, her chosen object, found inside the Langya Secret Realm, was the seed of a Seventh-Grade Lotus Platform.

The lotus itself held power too thick to use directly for Foundation Establishment, but its seed fit her just right.

That lotus was ice aligned. With such a rare item, after she formed her foundation her cultivation sped up day by day, and her spiritual root, refined by the lotus seed, became even purer.

So even without the Frost Blossom, her spiritual root had been well tempered.

After she scattered her cultivation this time, that Foundation Establishment object also vanished. Now she could only use the Frost Blossom to slowly temper her root.

Now she was about to face Foundation Establishment again.

She was quite satisfied with her previous object. Counting the time, the Langya Secret Realm would soon open.

[Perfect. I can sign up, enter again, and use a lotus seed to build my foundation once more.]

Even so, Li Shuang did not rush to register.

For these seven days, she had focused on tempering her root and growing her spiritual power. Now that her power had broken through, she finally had time to look at the sword technique jade slip her Master had given her.

Taking out the jade slip, she felt a trace of expectation.

The sword art she trained before came from the Library Pavilion, which she exchanged with Merit Points. Its grade was solid. Among the four grades of Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow, it ranked second: it was an Earth Grade sword art. But she did not want to keep using it.

This Shadow Sword Art had paired well with the Mirror Heart Art. Once used, sword shadows layered again and again, and with mirror images from the Mirror Heart Art, the force was shocking.

But now the Mirror Heart Art was gone. Though it was still a very good sword art, it did not fit her as well.

The best match for the Supreme Emotionless Art would of course be the sword technique before her.

The Supreme Emotionless Art is a Heaven Grade Art. Its matching sword art would not be weak.

Li Shuang soon sank her awareness into the jade slip.

In the next heartbeat, she felt a brief daze.

She found herself inside a strange space.

Her gaze sharpened. This was a Legacy Space.

Rumor said only experts at the Tribulation Crossing Stage could make one, to pass down secret techniques through the ages.

Forging such a Legacy Space was not easy. Unless it was for a top art, even a Tribulation Crossing Stage expert would not spend the effort.

Whenever a Secret Art with a Legacy Space appeared, it caused a stir.

Yet the sword jade slip Lin Qing Ling had casually handed her actually held such a thing.

Li Shuang looked around.

The space was empty, with nothing special to see.

She thought for a moment, then began to run the Supreme Emotionless Art.

One full cycle, then two.

With her full power driving it, the Supreme Emotionless Art completed thirty six full cycles.

Then, a man in a blue robe appeared in the Legacy Space.

He gave Li Shuang a calm look and said: “You managed to enter the Supreme Emotionless Art. That is rare. But the Qi Refining Stage is not enough to practice the emotionless sword moves. Leave now and return at the Foundation Establishment Stage.”

He began to fade.

Li Shuang said evenly: “Others may not manage it, but that does not mean I cannot.”

Surprise flickered in his eyes.

Her words sounded bold, even a bit arrogant.

But her face held no extra expression, only a deep calm.

She was not showing off or bragging. She was stating a simple fact.

“You have strong confidence in your sword,” the blue robed man said slowly.

The Black Abyss Sword appeared in Li Shuang’s hand as she answered: “Senior, please test me as you wish.”

The man smiled: “Interesting. Show me your moves.”

Li Shuang did not hesitate. Her sword flashed like lightning, stabbing straight for vital points.

He dodged with ease, yet surprise glinted in his eyes.

So this was the current inheritor of the Supreme Emotionless Art. Her cultivation was not high, but her Way of the Sword was very solid.

He felt like testing her more.

A long sword appeared in his hand, and he broke down her attacks one by one.

Li Shuang’s eyes brightened.

This Senior was guiding her sword.

It felt like when she had guided Shen Yue before; back then, she controlled the whole fight.

Now the roles were reversed. The Senior’s sword did not look flashy, but he blocked her fierce strikes with ease.

Joy rose in Li Shuang’s heart. She had great talent in the Way of the Sword, and with this guidance, her stalled sword realm began to loosen and rise.

She did not know how long they traded blows.

Again and again she reached her limit, and again and again she held on.

At last, her spiritual power ran dry. Her arm ached so much she could hardly lift the sword, yet she was unwilling to let go of such a chance and tried to continue.

Admiration showed in the man’s eyes as he said: “That is enough. Tell me your name.”

Li Shuang answered seriously: “Li Shuang.”

The man smiled: “Su Mu.”

Li Shuang bowed and said with respect: “Thank you for your guidance, Senior Su.”

Su Mu spoke evenly: “In this Legacy Space, ten days inside equal one day outside. After each ten days, the space needs time to restore its energy. Also, you cannot cultivate spiritual power here, only the Way of the Sword. Ten days have passed, the space energy is gone, and you have reached your limit. Leave for now. When you recover, you may return. When I judge you ready, I will pass you the Emotionless Sword Art.”

“Yes,” Li Shuang replied.

He waved, and the Legacy Space sent her out.

Her spiritual power was completely empty, and her body felt deeply tired, yet her eyes shone with joy.

These ten days of sword training were far better than bitter practice alone, a hundred or a thousand times over.

[Senior Su’s Way of the Sword is incredible.] Immortal Ling Xu had guided her at times, but in her view, Senior Su’s level was far higher.

The insights she gained this time would take a while to digest.

Sitting cross legged, Li Shuang cultivated. One day later, all parts of her state returned to the peak.

She left seclusion at once.

With the Langya Secret Realm about to open, it was time to register.

Although she was only at the Qi Refining Stage now, she believed she could fight Disciples at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

She was set on winning one of the fifty spots.

Arriving at the Disciples Hall, she saw two familiar people. She let her gaze pass over them calmly, walked to the Disciple in charge of registration, handed over her token, and said: “Sign me up.”