Chapter 21: I, Jiang Yueli, shall undoubtedly secure a place upon the Primordial Heavenly Rankings!

"Many thanks for your reminder, Sect Master!"

Li Tianyuan spoke calmly. "Since Jiang Yueli has been accepted as my disciple, she is a member of my Lingyun Sword Peak. I will naturally do my utmost to cultivate her. As for other concerns, you need not worry, Sect Master; I have everything under control."

His tone was detached yet resolute, as if nothing in the world could shake his conviction.

Hearing this, Sect Master Taixuan was momentarily stunned. He could not fathom where Li Tianyuan drew such confidence, but seeing the resolve in Li Tianyuan’s eyes, he could only let out a sigh.

"Very well. Our Lingxiao Sacred Land does not fear any trouble the Jiang family might cause."

"Since you are determined, I shall let you be."

"However, there is one thing I must caution you about in advance."

Sect Master Taixuan suddenly became serious, his expression turning solemn.

"Please, Sect Master, speak," Li Tianyuan replied earnestly.

"The Era of the Immortal Dao has arrived. The world is filled with countless experts and peerless talents. You must never become arrogant simply because you have achieved a breakthrough in your swordsmanship. Instead, remain humble and devote yourself to cultivation."

"Otherwise, with your temperament, you will surely suffer the consequences sooner or later!"

As he finished speaking, Sect Master Taixuan stared directly into Li Tianyuan’s eyes. He was deeply concerned that his peer might become blinded by his sudden enlightenment and his swift ascent to the realm of a Sword God, leading him to commit a grave mistake—one that would not only destroy himself but harm others as well.

"I shall strictly heed your instruction, Sect Master!"

Li Tianyuan bowed and replied with renewed gravity. He knew well that in this era of the Immortal Dao, the world was like a forest of experts and a sea of geniuses; the slightest misstep could lead to eternal damnation. While his current strength was not insignificant, it was only so when compared to ordinary people. He still needed time to grow.

"It is good that you understand. I hope you will always keep your original intentions in mind."

Seeing this, Sect Master Taixuan patted Li Tianyuan’s shoulder, a glimmer of relief appearing in his eyes. As if remembering something, he spoke again.

"Now that you have stepped into the realm of the Sword God, any further progress will likely require great opportunities and destiny. Within our Sacred Land, there stands the Haotian Sword Tower, which contains profound mysteries of the sword."

"Take this sword token. It will allow you to enter the tower to cultivate at any time, with no limit on the duration."

"I hope that through this opportunity for training, you can break through to the realm of the Sword Immortal as soon as possible. Only then will your swordsmanship truly be peerless beneath the heavens."

With that, he flicked his right hand, and a token floated through the air to land before Li Tianyuan.

Li Tianyuan reached out and took the token. Examining it for a moment, he saw it was crafted from jade. On the reverse side, a simple, archaic character for "Sword" was engraved.

"My sincerest gratitude for your gift, Sect Master!"

Li Tianyuan thanked him gratefully. He was well aware of the Haotian Sword Tower. It was said to have nine levels, each containing profound laws of the sword and the legacies left behind by various masters of the blade throughout the history of the Lingxiao Sacred Land. It was a holy site of cultivation that every sword practitioner dreamed of entering.

However, to gain access required a vast amount of contribution points, and entry was strictly timed. Most people without significant wealth never had the chance to cultivate there. Yet, Sect Master Taixuan had gifted him a token that granted unlimited access. It was clear that the Sect Master held high expectations for him.

Indeed, one only receives true respect once they demonstrate their own value.

Li Tianyuan smiled faintly, tucked the token away, thanked the Sect Master once more, and departed from the Lingxiao Palace.

Upon returning to Lingyun Sword Peak, Li Tianyuan was surprised to find Jiang Yueli still in deep meditation, and he could not help but sigh. Taking her on as a disciple was truly a bargain. Not only was her talent astounding, but she was also incredibly diligent—it made one wonder how others were supposed to keep up.

He gave a light cough, and Jiang Yueli, who had been meditating with her eyes closed, opened them to see his handsome face appearing before her.

"Master!"

Jiang Yueli called out happily and stood up.

"My good disciple, how is it? How has your practice of the Lingyun Sword Manual been? Have you encountered any difficulties?" Li Tianyuan asked casually.

Had it been before, he might not have been able to gauge her progress, but now that he had reached the realm of the Sword God, his understanding of the sword had reached a state of perfection. He could grasp any sword technique with ease, finding no difficulty in them at all.

"Master, I have already mastered the fundamentals of the Lingyun Sword Manual and have successfully advanced to become a Great Sword Practitioner. However, I am still very far from the level you spoke of—where a single blade of grass can cut down the sun, the moon, and the stars!" Jiang Yueli said respectfully, her tone filled with humility.

"Haha, you silly child. What I spoke of is the absolute pinnacle of the sword; there is no need for you to worry about that just yet." Li Tianyuan laughed heartily. "You have already done remarkably well. To reach the Zhixuan realm in a single day is far more impressive than I was at your age."

"Truly, Master?" Jiang Yueli’s eyes brightened, and she asked eagerly.

"Of course it is true. You must realize that for an ordinary person, reaching the Zhixuan realm of swordsmanship requires years or even decades of accumulation. You have done it in a single day, so you are naturally exceptional."

Li Tianyuan nodded, praising her with genuine satisfaction. Hearing her master’s affirmation, a look of delight appeared on her pretty face. She hugged Li Tianyuan’s arm, shaking it slightly in a playful, coaxing manner.

"Thank you for your praise, Master!"

Li Tianyuan reached out and ruffled her soft hair, his eyes filled with indulgence. Feeling her master’s affectionate gesture, Jiang Yueli felt her cheeks flush. She lowered her head, her earlobes turning a bright red, looking incredibly adorable.

"By the way, Master, I heard the bell of the Sacred Land ringing this morning. Did something happen?" Jiang Yueli raised her head and asked curiously.

"The Sect Master summoned all the peak masters to Lingxiao Palace to discuss matters."

"He announced that the Era of the Immortal Dao has arrived. From now on, the difficulty of obtaining contribution points will be reduced, and various cultivation resources within the Sacred Land will be open to all disciples."

Li Tianyuan said dismissively, "But there is no need for you to pay too much attention to that. Whatever cultivation resources you need, I can obtain for you."

"Just focus on your training. When the Hongmeng Heavenly Rankings are fully revealed in the future, strive to earn a place on the list!"

"Yes, Master!"

Jiang Yueli nodded vigorously, signaling that she understood.

*The Hongmeng Heavenly Rankings, is it?*

*I, Jiang Yueli, will certainly secure a place on the Hongmeng Heavenly Rankings! I will not let Master down.*