Land Sword Immortal: Eighty Years as the Guardian of the Sword Pavilion

Chapter 72 – Why should you be able to lock me up just because I’m good?

Back when Meng Fan was in the Qi Cultivation Realm, Elder Lin had given him some spirit pills and miraculous medicines to accelerate his cultivation.

Qi Gathering Pills, Spirit Gathering Liquid, and the like.

After reaching the True Martial Realm, Meng Fan became engrossed in reading at the Scripture Pavilion, and Elder Lin stopped providing him with spirit medicines to speed up his cultivation, advising Meng Fan to slow down and focus on studying the scriptures.

Unexpectedly, before anyone realized it, Meng Fan had reached the sixth level of the True Martial Realm.

It was simply outrageous!

In fact, for someone with a Mixed Spiritual Root to cultivate this quickly was absolutely unreasonable.

But Elder Lin didn't question it, as Meng Fan had already brought him too many shocks, so it had become the norm.

Compared to those earth-shattering shocks, a slightly faster cultivation speed was nothing.

To be honest, sometimes Elder Lin couldn't help but wonder if Meng Fan was the reincarnation of a Sword Immortal.

Otherwise, how could he be such a monstrosity?

Under normal circumstances, even the most outstanding individuals should have their limits!

However, no matter what, having Meng Fan as a disciple was a huge win for him.

Perhaps one day, he might even benefit from his disciple's achievements.

Not to mention anything else, but in the duel a year and a half from now, Meng Fan was sure to beat Ye Qinxin without any surprises.

His happiness for the rest of his life depended on this young man!

"About a month from now is the day the three sects will jointly enter the Demon Realm. Prepare yourself. I've already submitted your name, and you will participate in this mission," Elder Lin told Meng Fan.

"Disciple understands," Meng Fan nodded.

"Are you wondering why I insist on you taking part in this mission? After all, there is danger involved," Elder Lin asked.

"It's not strange. Slaying demons and exterminating evil is the duty of our kind," Meng Fan said with a resounding tone.

"What's with the platitudes in front of your master? Isn't it boring?" Elder Lin rolled his eyes.

"Then why?"

To be honest, Meng Fan was a bit curious because Elder Lin never actively assigned him any tasks, but this time he seemed overly eager.

"Because inside the Demon Realm, although there are dangers, there are also many opportunities.

Humans enter the Demon Realm with their cultivation levels sealed, and the demons inside are also suppressed.

With your mastery of sword techniques and abilities, you shouldn't encounter too much danger, so you can seize the opportunities inside!"

Hearing Elder Lin's explanation, Meng Fan's interest was piqued.

"Master, what kind of opportunities are inside?"

"The reason why it's called the Demon Realm is not because it's the territory of demons, but because it's actually a blessed land that just happens to be occupied by demons.

Inside the blessed land, there are various heavenly and earthly treasures.

Moreover, it's said that this blessed land is very special. Demons living there for a long time undergo subtle changes in their bodies.

Once these demons are killed, a kind of spiritual essence will overflow from their bodies.

This spiritual essence can temper the flesh and increase the strength of the body!

If you kill more demons inside and combine it with the Supreme Dominance Body technique I taught you, your physical body can achieve an astonishing improvement.

Besides, those heavenly and earthly treasures are incredibly precious, far more powerful than the spirit pills from the Alchemy Hall.

If you're lucky enough to get a few heavenly and earthly treasures, I estimate you'll have no problem reaching the Heavenly Origin Realm."

Elder Lin spoke eloquently and passionately, making it sound incredibly tempting.

It was as if he would also go in search of opportunities if his realm wasn't too high.

"Disciple understands," Meng Fan was indeed tempted.

He had initially thought it was just a mission to slay demons and exterminate evil, but he hadn't expected there to be benefits to reap.

With this in mind, his motivation surged instantly.

"In the Demon Realm, since your cultivation level will be sealed, you can only rely on two things.

The first is your sword technique, which doesn't need my concern. Your sword technique is now so good that you learn faster on your own than if I were to teach you!

As for the second, it's the strength of your physical body.

If your body is strong enough, it can be a great advantage in the Demon Realm, and you might even walk sideways.

However, our Shu Mountain Sword Sect is a sect of sword cultivators and not well-versed in 'body cultivation.'

The Supreme Dominance Body technique I passed on to you is already considered a decent body tempering technique in our sect.

So, you don't need to look for other body tempering techniques, just continue cultivating the Supreme Dominance Body.

Strive to make some progress in your physical body in this month.

That way, you'll be truly invincible in the Demon Realm."

After speaking, Elder Lin produced a small jade bottle and handed it to Meng Fan.

"What is this?" Meng Fan asked curiously as he took the jade bottle.

"Dominance Body Pill, a pill specifically used in conjunction with body tempering techniques. It's quite rare in our Shu Mountain Sword Sect, so use it sparingly!" Elder Lin said with an obviously pained tone.

The Shu Mountain Sword Sect, being a typical sect of sword cultivators, often pursued attack power while neglecting the strength of the body.

For example, the sect's Alchemy Hall rarely concocted pills that enhanced physique.

The most basic Body Tempering Pill was quite common, but it hardly had any effect on improving physique and was only used for novice alchemists to practice.

Meng Fan had never heard of the Dominance Body Pill before, nor did he know how precious it was or its effects.

But judging by Elder Lin's pained expression, it was undoubtedly extremely valuable!

So, he carefully stored it in his storage ring.

"Thank you, Master!" Meng Fan said gleefully.

***

An hour later, Meng Fan left the Sword Pavilion and headed to the Scripture Pavilion.

Although he had finished reading one-tenth of the sword scriptures in the Sword Pavilion, it didn't mean he no longer needed to visit the Scripture Pavilion.

After all, there were second, third, and fourth levels...

This time, Meng Fan went to the second level of the Scripture Pavilion.

Although there were fewer sword scriptures on the second level compared to the first, the scriptures there were of a higher level and more precious.

Since Elder Wang had said that the Scripture Pavilion was open to him without time restrictions, he certainly wouldn't be polite.

After spending a day reading sword scriptures on the second level of the Scripture Pavilion and reaping a lot of benefits, Meng Fan returned to the Sword Pavilion in the evening to cultivate.

Recently, he planned to focus his energy on body tempering techniques.

After all, he would be heading to the Demon Realm in a month.

Even if he advanced a level or two in his realm, it wouldn't be of much help to him in the Demon Realm.

But improving his physique was different!

Meng Fan took out the small jade bottle given to him by Elder Lin and counted thirty small pills inside.

One pill a day would last exactly one month.

After taking one pill, Meng Fan began to cultivate the Supreme Dominance Body.

The medicinal effect was absorbed by the Supreme Dominance Body technique, transforming into a special aura that strengthened his physical body.

Although it wasn't as noticeable as the Essence of the Sword during cultivation, there was still some sensation.

After a month, having absorbed all thirty Dominance Body Pills, Meng Fan felt he could advance his Supreme Dominance Body to the second realm.

By then, in terms of physical strength alone, he would be stronger than those cultivators in the Heavenly Origin Realm!

It had to be said, being Elder Lin's disciple was truly amazing.

Whatever he lacked, Elder Lin would provide without him even asking.

Where else could he find such a good master?

In the following days, Meng Fan spent his days in the second level of the Scripture Pavilion reading sword scriptures and his nights cultivating the Supreme Dominance Body.

He decided to put aside the cultivation of True Qi for a month.

A month was not long enough to make a significant impact.

So, during these days, Meng Fan didn't bother to clean his sword and absorb the Essence of the Sword.

***

Half a month later, while reading in the second level of the Scripture Pavilion, Meng Fan saw Liu Yanping.

"Sister Liu, long time no see!" Meng Fan greeted Liu Yanping with a smile.

Indeed, it had been a long time since he had seen her, more than half a month since the Shu Mountain Swordsmanship Competition.

"I was grounded, of course, you couldn't see me," Liu Yanping said helplessly.

It seemed she had not had an easy time recently.

"What happened?" Meng Fan asked curiously.

Liu Yanping sighed and said with some indignation, "During the Shu Mountain Swordsmanship Competition, I went on stage and won against Cheng Feiyu, and then I fought Jiang Poyue, right?"

"You were beaten by Jiang Poyue," Meng Fan said with a touch of sarcasm.

"That's not important!" Liu Yanping glared at Meng Fan and continued, "The important thing is that I showcased my strong sword technique in that duel, and then trouble followed!"

"What happened?" Meng Fan had some guesses but wasn't sure.

In that competition, disciples who demonstrated strong sword techniques were selected for the mission to the Demon Realm.

Liu Yanping would certainly be chosen.

Previously, Liu Yanping had mentioned that her family didn't want her to go out, even interfering with the sect's previous outdoor training.

This trip to the Demon Realm was much more dangerous than outdoor training, and Liu Yanping's family probably didn't want her to take the risk.

As expected, Liu Yanping said, "You were right before. Those who stood out in sword technique during the literary competition were selected for the mission to the Demon Realm.

My grandfather didn't want me to go, so he grounded me.

It wasn't until I promised him to participate in the Demon Realm mission that he lifted my grounding. It's so unfair!"

Meng Fan chuckled and said, "Your grandfather is also doing this for your good, considering your safety."

This was the difference between people. Elder Lin actively wanted Meng Fan to gain experience and improve himself, while Liu Yanping's grandfather wanted to keep her at home like a flower in a greenhouse.

There was no right or wrong in this; it was just a matter of different perspectives.

"Does caring for me mean he can just lock me up at will? That's total disrespect!" Liu Yanping said angrily.

Meng Fan actually agreed with this point.

Locking someone up at the drop of a hat was indeed a bit much, too feudal!

But then he remembered that this was a cultivation society, even more terrifying than a feudal society, and Meng Fan didn't feel much about it anymore.

"Actually, it's not a big deal if you don't go. If you're curious about anything, I can tell you about it when I come back," Meng Fan said cheerfully.