[Cultivation Technique Ranking – Rank 4]
[Yue Maiden Sword Scripture]
[Creator: A Qing]
[Cultivation: Early Mythical Realm]
[Description: The Yue Maiden Sword Scripture was created by A Qing, who based it on the Sword Techniques she learned from a white ape. Drawing on her own natural talent in the way of the sword, she comprehended the great principles of nature and created her own unique style. It is a Top-Tier Mythical-Grade Cultivation Technique]
[Note: This technique is a true sword Cultivation Technique, infused with A Qing's personal insights into the sword path. It is profoundly mysterious, holds immense potential, and has no flaws. Cultivating it enhances one's aptitude and perception in the way of the sword. Only the creator fully understands its power]
[Reward: Special Physique – Flawless Sword Physique (One hundred percent compatibility with the Yue Maiden Sword Scripture)]
A Qing of the Yue Kingdom?
Yet another unfamiliar name!
Everyone across the Nine Provinces who saw the ranking wore a look of confusion.
And to think, the Yue Maiden Sword Scripture was completely self-created by A Qing through her comprehension of the natural world.
Such talent was truly rare in this world.
She had no mystical treasures to aid her, nor was there any master to guide her. In fact, her accomplishments surpassed many of the names above her on the ranking.
For a Mythical-Grade Cultivation Technique, being ranked 1st among Sword Techniques was truly well deserved.
Even the countless sword cultivators across the Nine Provinces could not help but admire her.
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Ming Dynasty Territory.
In a remote countryside area.
Ge Nie was once again sparring with Wei Zhuang.
With such a natural rival constantly beside him, how could Wei Zhuang afford to slack off?
He had been training tirelessly and had finally broken through to the Heavenly Human Realm Land Immortal, not long ago.
The moment he advanced, he immediately challenged Ge Nie to a true duel.
Sword qi clashed back and forth, turning the surrounding terrain into a shredded wasteland.
Boom!
Their swords collided.
Ge Nie stepped back three paces, while Wei Zhuang was pushed back over twenty steps before he could stabilize himself.
"Xiao Zhuang, compared to the top cultivators on the Golden Ranking, we're just fooling around."
"Have you heard of this A Qing?"
"She's a true sword genius. I'm not her equal."
Ge Nie sighed softly as he looked at the name on the ranking.
"She learned swordsmanship from a white ape, then comprehended the laws of nature and created a Mythical-Grade Cultivation Technique."
"Forget us, even our master falls short in comparison."
"But so what? As long as we keep sharpening our sword skills, one day we'll reach her level too."
"She's just a few steps ahead of us, that's all."
"She may be a genius, but we're not so bad either."
Wei Zhuang spoke confidently. He was clearly displeased with Ge Nie's self-deprecating tone.
Putting himself down like that also insulted Wei Zhuang, in a way.
"I wonder where she is now. I'd really like to meet her."
"To see just how powerful this Yue Maiden Sword Scripture really is."
"I wonder how she compares to the Snow Moon Sword Immortal from Snow Moon City?"
"Strange though, why didn't the Snow Moon Sword Immortal's Cultivation Technique make it onto the ranking?"
"And why wasn't A Qing previously ranked on the Sword Immortal Ranking?"
"Sigh, every time the Golden Ranking only ranked ten names. That's far too few. There are surely countless overlooked cultivators across the Nine Provinces."
"Even those who didn't make the ranking are probably incredibly powerful."
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Ming Martial World.
Snow Moon City.
Snow Moon Sword Immortal Li Hanyi frowned slightly as she stared at the name of A Qing and her Yue Maiden Sword Scripture.
She recalled a moment when she was with that scoundrel.
He had deliberately explained many powerful figures in the Nine Provinces to her, along with their techniques.
One of them was the Yue Maiden Sword Scripture.
He even demonstrated the technique for her in full.
How did that guy know it?
It was obvious, he must have known A Qing personally.
And their relationship must have been very close.
Otherwise, there was no way A Qing would allow someone else to learn her most precious Sword Technique.
No wonder when she asked him who the creator of the Yue Maiden Sword Scripture was, he stammered and avoided the question.
There really was a secret.
Li Hanyi felt a bit irritated.
But thinking about it, he had always been like this. She could only sigh.
She had probably already fallen for him completely.
The image of Zhu Houzhao performing the Yue Maiden Sword Scripture floated through her mind. She couldn't help but nod to herself.
The Nine Provinces Golden Ranking was accurate this time, and she had no objections.
The Yue Maiden Sword Scripture indeed had many strengths.
Even her own technique couldn't compare to it.
She found it hard to believe that such a terrifying Sword Technique was created purely through A Qing's comprehension.
Truly admirable.
If given the chance, she genuinely hoped to spar with A Qing someday.
Perhaps she would make a worthy rival in the path of the sword.
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Sui Dynasty Territory.
There existed a remarkable force known as Flying Horse Ranch.
This group did not take part in the struggles for dominance across the land. They simply remained within their territory, tending to their herds.
The owner of the ranch, Shang Xiuxun, was a brilliant young woman.
Though young in age, she possessed a calmness and decisiveness beyond her years.
She managed the vast Flying Horse Ranch with flawless precision, never once flustered.
Decisive in matters of life and death, sharp and capable.
She was the epitome of a strong, independent woman.
Not only was she extraordinarily talented, but her beauty also ranked among the highest in the Sui Dynasty.
Her looks were in no way inferior to Shi Qingxuan, Shang Xiufang, Wan Wan, or Shi Feixuan.
Unfortunately, she never took part in Martial World conflicts.
Compared to those other famous women, her name was less well known.
Even so, within the borders of the Sui Dynasty, no force dared to underestimate the mistress of Flying Horse Ranch.
Eastern side of the Ranch, a vast open field.
"Da Bai, Xiao Hua, Hei Tou, Hong Wei... don't run around too far! If you keep running, I won't be able to find you!"
"If those bad people from the ranch catch you and roast you over a fire, I won't be able to save you!"
A Qing held a green bamboo stick as she skipped along behind several playful lambs.
From time to time, she would swing her bamboo stick, mimicking Sword Techniques.
Occasionally, she performed profound sword moves filled with mystery and elegance.
If any martial arts cultivator had witnessed this, their jaws would have dropped.
Let alone ordinary cultivators at the Innate Realm, Grandmaster Realm, or Great Grandmaster Realm, even top sword cultivators like Ge Nie and Wei Zhuang from across the Nine Provinces would be utterly astonished.
They would realize at once.
Under these mysterious moves, even their Heavenly Human Realm cultivation would be completely powerless to resist.
They might not even have the chance to dodge.
That was how terrifying the woman's Sword Techniques were.
Swish, swish, swish!
Sword qi flew into the surrounding grass.
By logic, such a sword qi should have devastated the entire field.
But what happened was astonishing.
The terrifying sword qi, upon landing, behaved more like a gentle breeze.
It didn't destroy a single blade of grass.
There wasn't even the faintest mark left behind.
A Qing's control over her Sword Techniques was simply beyond imagination.
Even among Mythical Realm cultivators, very few could match this level of precision.
And as for power? There was no doubt.
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List of Characters:
Qin's Moon ( 秦时明月 )
・Ge Nie ( 盖聂 ) — Imperial Bodyguard of Qin Dynasty
・Wei Zhuang ( 卫庄 ) — Master of Quicksand
Journey of Teenagers ( 少年歌行 )
・Li Hanyi ( 李寒衣 ) — Second City Lord of Snow Moon City
Sword of Yue Maiden ( 越女剑 )
・A Qing ( 阿青 ) — Sword Teacher of Yue Kingdom
Great Tang Twin Dragons Legend ( 大唐双龙传 )
・Shang Xiuxun ( 商秀珣 ) — Master of Flying Horse Ranch