"Sigh..." Xue Leihan felt utterly hopeless. He was, after all, a Celestial Emperor in the Upper Three Heavens, yet he was forced to live like this. It was truly...

"Brother Jiang, what are your thoughts on the Extraterrestrial Demons?" However, he didn't forget the matter at hand. Compared to being monitored, he was more concerned about the Extraterrestrial Demons.

Moreover, Jiang Xuan was also an outsider. Even if he wasn't hostile, Xue Leihan wasn't clear about Jiang Xuan's attitude towards the Extraterrestrial Demons, so he naturally had to ask.

"Extraterrestrial Demons?" Jiang Xuan pondered for a moment. He remembered that the Extraterrestrial Demons in this world were quite unique, especially in terms of their names.

"If a full-scale war breaks out, I can lend you a hand," Jiang Xuan said. He had long wanted to kill the Extraterrestrial Demons of this world. If there was a chance, he naturally wouldn't miss it.

"Good, in that case, we can consider ourselves to have gained a powerful helper." Xue Leihan smiled. He had never underestimated the Extraterrestrial Demons, especially since Jun Moxie and the others had left a message saying that their world originally had no hope of resisting the Extraterrestrial Demons. The Nine Tribulations Sword Master was just a glimmer of hope. If Chu Yang could surpass him within ten thousand years, there might be a chance of salvation.

But apart from that, they couldn't just give up like that. Even if Chu Yang failed, they would still fight. Having one more top-tier combatant was always a good thing.

"You came here just to talk about this with me?" Jiang Xuan asked. Xue Leihan shouldn't be that bored, right?

"More or less. I originally wanted to confirm your identity and then tell you about those things depending on the situation, but I didn't expect you to know everything." Xue Leihan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He hadn't expected this. He originally came to the Nine Heavens Continent because he sensed the power fluctuations left by Jun Moxie, causing spacetime to distort.

But after arriving here, he discovered that Jiang Xuan had already entered the Tianbing Pavilion. That's why he temporarily decided to test Jiang Xuan's identity. But who would have thought that Jiang Xuan knew everything, even about those two madmen? This left him with nothing to say.

"Well... alright, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving?"

Jiang Xuan's expression was strange. Were Celestial Emperors so free these days?

But he was too lazy to think about it. He really had nothing to talk about with Xue Leihan. They weren't familiar with each other right now.

What's more, with their cultivation levels, distance wasn't really an issue. If they wanted to communicate, they could still contact each other even if one was on the Nine Heavens Continent and the other was in the Upper Three Heavens.

"...Okay." Xue Leihan was speechless. In any case, he had achieved his goal this time, and he had also gained an ally. It wasn't a wasted trip after all.

...

Back at the Tianbing Pavilion, Mo Tianji and Chu Yang had already finished talking when Jiang Xuan returned. Today, seven of the Nine Tribulations had gathered in the Tianbing Pavilion, but they were all unaware of their own destinies.

Moreover, their hearts weren't aligned, and they couldn't even be considered a prototype of the Nine Tribulations. They were still far from becoming the Nine Tribulations that moved heaven and earth.

Of course, with Jiang Xuan's guidance, even if it was just a few pointers, their strength would definitely far surpass their strength in the original timeline. Jiang Xuan was quite looking forward to seeing how far they could go and whether they could still cultivate the same kind of brotherhood as in the original timeline.

The next day, Mo Tianji left with Mo Qingwu. They had been in the Lower Three Heavens for a long time, and Mo Qingwu's Three Yin Meridians had been destroyed. She had to return to her clan no matter what; she couldn't continue staying in the Lower Three Heavens.

Although Chu Yang was reluctant, he also knew that he was currently weak and alone. Jiang Xuan would never help him. He had already made it clear that even if they all died in front of Jiang Xuan, Jiang Xuan wouldn't save them, he would only collect their corpses.

Therefore, although they had the guidance of a great power, they still had to rely on themselves. With his current strength, he couldn't protect Mo Qingwu at all, let alone with the Lower Three Heavens about to descend into chaos. Letting her return to the Middle Three Heavens was currently the best option.

After Mo Qingwu left, the atmosphere in the Tianbing Pavilion changed slightly. The little girl who sat in front of the door every day to cheer them on had returned to the Middle Three Heavens, and they felt a little less energetic.

Of course, they quickly adjusted and continued to cultivate diligently every day. They practiced during the day and at night, and after practicing at night, they hid in their blankets and practiced. Each of the brothers was very proud and unwilling to admit defeat...

Time flew by, and the feelings between Chu Yang and the others deepened. The Tianbing Pavilion was dispatched several times, and it also raised its reputation in the Lower Three Heavens.

Especially in terms of cultivation, the few of them had personalities that didn't allow them to admit defeat, and they practiced during the day and at night, so their growth was also extremely rapid.

Of course, in Jiang Xuan's view, their cultivation methods were too crude. Simply breaking through the limits of their bodies could quickly increase their strength, but only at a low level. If their level was higher, the consumption would not be restored quickly, and this method would be very inefficient.

However, he had no obligation to help them improve. Giving them guidance was already not bad. As for the others, what did that have to do with him? He wasn't Jun Moxie's pawn.

Beneath the starry sky, a slender figure sat cross-legged. Gu Duxing's black clothes fluttered, and his figure was like a looming divine sword. Although he was lonely and aloof, he now possessed a kind of sharp edge.

In the next instant, Gu Duxing opened his eyes. His eyes, every part of his body, contained sword energy that was about to burst forth, as if his entire person was an unparalleled sword!

At this moment, Gu Duxing's sword heart was completely clear. All his desires, all his hopes, were on the sword. His body, life, and even future desires were all placed on the sword. The sword was his reliance, and it could open up a path to the ultimate strength for him.

"Duxing, he's changed!" Chu Yang and the others stood in the distance, watching clearly. Gu Duxing's aura was too fierce at this moment, as if an unparalleled edge was against their throats, making them feel cold.

"He is now the purest swordsman, the purest sword cultivator I've seen in the Nine Heavens in tens of thousands of years!" The Sword Spirit couldn't help but sigh. Gu Duxing's sword heart had completely transformed.

Now, before he reached the Sword Emperor level, he wouldn't have the slightest hindrance. He could perfectly control every realm.

"Three months, he finally comprehended the first stance?"

Jiang Xuan looked at the lonely figure and said that for the past three months, he had gone to challenge sword masters every day, from Martial Ancestor to Martial Venerable. He had fought all the sword masters in this Tieyun City, and he had almost dragged his wounded body back every day.

But the effect was also significant. After fighting swords for these three months, he finally saw the path he wanted to take.

At this moment, Gu Duxing could be considered a true sword cultivator. His entire person was like an unparalleled divine sword, capable of breaking through all confusion and all nothingness.

After a moment, the vast sword energy under the night sky dissipated, and the lonely figure's eyes were like bright stars. The joy in his heart was difficult to control. For a swordsman, the happiest moment was when he embarked on the great path of the sword.

But he quickly calmed down and came before Jiang Xuan, bowing and saying, "Senior, Duxing has comprehended the sword heart."

Jiang Xuan asked in return, "Oh? Then what is your sword?"

This was the question Jiang Xuan had asked Gu Duxing at the beginning, but he hadn't answered it at that time, because he was still too far from finding his own sword. But now it was different.

Gu Duxing straightened his chest, like a precious sword, and looked at Jiang Xuan with burning eyes, saying, "My sword, I call it 'Sentimental Swordsman Ruthless Sword'!"

Jiang Xuan smiled as he looked at him. Gu Duxing continued, "The sword is ruthless, it is a killing weapon, but the sword is also proud. Throughout history, the sword has been a gentleman among swords. However, although a gentleman is gentle and polite, he is also aloof."

"But I am a person, I am not a sword! I have feelings, I have brothers, I have lovers, so I am sentimental. I separate the sword from the person, the sword is the sword, and I am me. I wield the sword with my person, and that is my sword!"

Jiang Xuan nodded slowly. Gu Duxing's sword was a sword of emotion, and this was what Jiang Xuan wanted to see. Although the sword was ruthless, people had emotions. Such a sword was truly terrifying.

"From today onwards, you can be a disciple of mine in name." Jiang Xuan said indifferently. As for a true disciple, definitely not now. He would have to wait until he transcended the Nine Heavens Continent.

However, Gu Duxing was overjoyed when he heard this, and knelt on the ground with a thud, "Disciple Gu Duxing, pays respects to Master!"

Then, Gu Duxing kowtowed heavily.

On the other side, Ji Mo and the others were equally envious. In the past few months, they had also received Jiang Xuan's guidance and had rapidly improved in martial arts, but compared to Gu Duxing, who could become Jiang Xuan's disciple, their achievements were nothing.

Now, the only one who still had hope of becoming a disciple was Dong Wushang. After all, they already knew that the dao of the saber was one of the great daos that Jiang Xuan mainly cultivated. He had also given Dong Wushang a saber technique before. If Dong Wushang could comprehend it, he might also be able to become Jiang Xuan's disciple.

"Get up." Jiang Xuan waved his hand, and an invisible will helped Gu Duxing up. "There are not many restrictions on entering my sect, only one point, you must not betray the sect, otherwise, I will personally clean up the sect."

Gu Duxing bowed and replied, "Disciple will keep it in mind!"

Jiang Xuan nodded, then said, "Now you are a disciple of mine in name. When you transcend the Nine Heavens Continent in the future, you can become my direct disciple."

Gu Duxing and the others in the distance were stunned when they heard this. This requirement was too high. Only after transcending the Nine Heavens Continent could one become Jiang Xuan's direct disciple.

Only Chu Yang thought it was right. He knew something about Jiang Xuan's strength. To be able to easily crush the Nine Heavens, it was already a stroke of luck for Gu Duxing to be able to become a disciple of such an existence. As for direct disciples, as long as he continued to climb the path of cultivation, he would always reach that point.

Gu Duxing's heart surged, and his eyes flashed with torrential sword energy. He said solemnly, "Disciple will definitely live up to Master's expectations!"

Jiang Xuan smiled faintly, and with a flick of his finger, a point of spiritual light entered Gu Duxing's brow, containing several memories.

After a long time, Gu Duxing's eyes were filled with disbelief. How could such a sword technique exist in the world? It simply surpassed his imagination and was too extraordinary!

"The full text of the *Heaven Splitting Swordplay*, although it has not completed the dao of the sword, is very suitable for guiding sword cultivators. You can also create other sword stances on the basis of this swordplay in the future. Remember that swordplay is swordplay, and the dao of the sword is the dao of the sword. This swordplay is someone else's dao, you must not be lost in it."

Gu Duxing listened carefully. Now, the full text of the *Heaven Splitting Swordplay* was already in his mind, and every sword surpassed his current understanding. Now, he had only learned the first sword.