As his words fell, spiritual energy surged within the hall, ceremonial music resounded, and a solemn yet joyous atmosphere instantly filled the air.
"Please invite the newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators to the stage!" the ceremonial officer announced loudly.
Qin Changsheng, Jiang Lijuan, Wu Yong, Lin Hao, and more than ten other Foundation Establishment cultivators ascended the stage.
Among them were disciples from prestigious families with abundant resources, and also cultivators like Hu Nan, who, without any support, broke through to the Foundation Establishment realm through sheer willpower. At this moment, they were all the backbone of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the protagonists of this grand ceremony.
Xuan Yangzi's gaze slowly swept over the newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators dressed in purple robes below, and he spoke slowly: "First of all, on behalf of all the elders and deacons of the Heavenly Sword Sect, I congratulate you all on successfully breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm!"
The elders and deacons nodded in agreement, and a round of respectful applause rang out within the hall.
"The path to Foundation Establishment is fraught with difficulties and dangers. At best, it disrupts spiritual energy; at worst, it shatters the dantian, leading to eternal damnation." Xuan Yangzi's tone grew increasingly solemn. "You have all managed to break through the shackles and successfully establish your foundations on the vast path of cultivation. Whether through your own perseverance or the blessing of good fortune, this is sufficient proof of your talent and character."
"I know that your journey has been arduous. Today, in the name of our sect, I bestow upon you a fortuitous opportunity to help you go further and more steadily on your path of cultivation."
Looking at the expectant expressions of the crowd, Xuan Yangzi slowly raised his hand, palm facing upward. A wisp of rich golden core spiritual energy surged forth, instantly condensing into twelve translucent white jade slips.
The jade slips were small and exquisite, with a warm, smooth texture. The ancient characters "御剑" (Sword Control) were engraved on their surface. A faint spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from them, and the faint sound of swords echoed. Abundant spiritual energy clearly indicated they were not ordinary objects.
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"This item is called the Sword Control Jade Slips." Xuan Yangzi gently raised his hand, slowly lifting the twelve jade slips in his palm. The slips floated in mid-air, neatly arranged, emitting a shimmering white light.
"Within these jade slips lies the fundamental sword control flight technique passed down through generations of our Heavenly Sword Sect. Although this technique is basic, it is exquisitely refined, progressing step by step. It will allow you to quickly master sword control and fly through the air, and will also lay a solid foundation for your future cultivation of advanced sword control techniques."
Upon hearing this, a clamor erupted within the hall. All the newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators were overjoyed, their eyes filled with unbelievable excitement.
"It's actually the sword control flight technique!"
"Excellent! The sword control technique I've dreamed of can finally be learned!"
"Thank you, Sect Leader! Thank you for the sect's kindness!"
Joyful cheers rose and fell, the newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators bowing deeply, their faces overflowing with pride and excitement.
Flying on a sword is a signature ability of Foundation Establishment cultivators and an opportunity that every low-level cultivator dreams of. Mastering the art of sword flight not only increases travel speed but also gives them an absolute advantage in battle. This gift is undoubtedly a timely help and an added bonus for them.
Xuan Yangzi slightly raised his hand, signaling for silence, and said gently, "There's no need for formalities. This is the opportunity you all deserve after reaching Foundation Establishment. Each jade slip is infused with a wisp of my spiritual power. You only need to probe the jade slip with a wisp of your divine sense to easily comprehend the sword control techniques within, without expending too much mental energy."
With that, he gently waved his hand, and the twelve sword control jade slips, suspended in mid-air, seemed to come alive, slowly dispersing. Each jade slip flew precisely towards a newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator, landing steadily in their palm.
A jade slip also appeared in Hu Nan's hand.
Seeing the respectful expressions of the crowd, Xuan Yangzi smiled with satisfaction and nodded gently, "Good, good! I look forward to your growth. Today, at the Foundation Establishment Ceremony, in addition to bestowing upon you all jade slips for sword control, the sect has also prepared a spiritual banquet and spirit stone stipends for you. Later, you may proceed to the side hall for the banquet and receive your respective Foundation Establishment stipends."
As Sect Leader Xuan Yangzi finished speaking, everyone rose and headed towards the side hall.
Dozens of ancient wooden tables were set up inside, each laden with a dazzling array of spiritual food and wine.
"My dear nephews, please be seated," Xuan Yangzi said.
The newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivators quickly found seats, mostly sitting in small groups, chatting about their cultivation experiences, sharing their joy after achieving Foundation Establishment, and looking forward to their future cultivation path.
Hu Nan found a corner seat, poured himself a cup of spiritual wine, and took a small sip.
He didn't initiate conversation, simply sitting quietly in a corner, sipping his wine while storing the jade slip in his storage space.
The spiritual banquet had just begun when Jiang Lijuan, carrying a crystal-clear cup of spiritual wine, slowly made her way through the crowd towards the corner where Hu Nan was.
Jiang Lijuan was a disciple of Fairy Qingling, and she was somewhat surprised to see Hu Nan in the main hall.
Jiang Lijuan had originally intended to challenge Hu Nan to avenge her defeat in the grand competition years ago.
However, she hadn't expected Hu Nan's strength to be so formidable.
He had defeated Lin Hao in a single move.
This greatly astonished Jiang Lijuan.
At the same time, Jiang Lijuan understood that she was no match for Hu Nan.
After all, she had sparred with Lin Hao.
It would take her at least a hundred rounds to defeat Lin Hao.
If Qin Changsheng could defeat Hu Nan in one move, he could certainly defeat him in one move as well.
Jiang Lijuan walked a short distance from Hu Nan, raised her wine cup, and said, "Junior Brother Hu, congratulations on successfully breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm!"
Hu Nan, seeing Jiang Lijuan not far away, was somewhat surprised.
"Senior Sister Jiang, you're too kind!" Hu Nan also raised his wine cup.
Jiang Lijuan then walked to Hu Nan's table, sat down, and downed her spiritual wine in one gulp.
After drinking, Jiang Lijuan chatted with Hu Nan.
"Junior Brother Hu, I wonder if your natal magic weapon is ready?"
Natal magic weapon? Hearing these four words, Qin Changsheng was slightly taken aback.
He had been in the cultivation world for over ten years, always figuring things out on his own.
But no matter when, he had never heard the words "natal magic weapon," let alone knew what kind of natal magic weapon was needed after Foundation Establishment.
However, Qin Changsheng still controlled Hu Nan and said, "Senior Sister Jiang, I've never heard of a natal magic treasure, and I don't know what it is."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lijuan's smile instantly froze, her eyes flashing with deep astonishment, as if she had heard something utterly unbelievable.
However, Jiang Lijuan quickly recovered.
After all, Hu Nan came from an ordinary background and had no elders to guide him, so it was perfectly normal for him not to know about natal magic treasures.
"Junior Brother Hu, it seems no one has told you about natal magic treasures. I was being presumptuous," Jiang Lijuan said, placing the spirit wine she was holding on the table. "Actually, a natal magic treasure is something every cultivator must prepare after entering the Foundation Establishment realm, and it's the most important treasure. It's one of the foundations of a Foundation Establishment cultivator."
Qin Changsheng listened intently. Although he was puzzled, he didn't interrupt Jiang Lijuan rashly, but simply nodded slightly, signaling her to continue.
He knew in his heart that the natal magic weapon Jiang Lijuan mentioned might be crucial information he had previously overlooked, potentially playing a vital role in his future cultivation.
Jiang Lijuan's tone was earnest: "Junior brother, you may not know this, but before a cultivator establishes their foundation, their spiritual energy is weak, making it impossible to establish a deep connection with objects, thus eliminating the need for a natal magic weapon!"
"However, once one breaks through to the foundation stage, their dantian condenses a core of spiritual power, and their soul also strengthens. They can then use their own essence and spiritual power as a guide to forge their own natal magic weapon."
"This natal magic weapon is different from ordinary magic artifacts. Once successfully forged, it becomes inextricably linked to the cultivator's soul and dantian, coexisting and becoming their most solid reliance."
Jiang Lijuan paused, then added with a more solemn tone, "Moreover, the most unique aspect of a natal magic weapon is that it is not static, but rather grows alongside the cultivator's cultivation level—the higher the cultivator's cultivation, the more essence and spiritual power they invest, the stronger the natal magic weapon becomes. It can even accompany the cultivator throughout their life, growing from a Xuan-level magic weapon to an Earth-level, or even a Heaven-level, becoming the most precious treasure in the cultivator's life."
At this point, Jiang Lijuan seemed to recall something else and added, "Besides this, a natal magic weapon can also assist a cultivator's cultivation, nourishing their soul and dantian. It can even autonomously protect its master when the cultivator encounters danger, shielding them from fatal injuries. Therefore, every Foundation Establishment cultivator prepares a natal magic weapon immediately after breaking through."