Han Xuanji's gaze swept across this world.
Above his head was a clear "sky" that cast a soft, pure radiance, illuminating the entire space.
Beneath his feet, a path paved with warm, jade-like bluestone slabs wound like a Dragon-snake, extending forward and disappearing into the distant, cloud-shrouded, spirit-infused mountain outlines.
In the distance stood a mountain peak, not particularly towering, yet glowing with a faint, verdant light.
On it, magnificent palaces and towers shimmered, half-hidden by ethereal clouds.
The entire Immortal Mountain was permeated with a pure and ancient aura.
Han Xuanji nodded secretly; he could sense that this Immortal Cave was indeed extraordinary.
He walked along the path.
Wherever Han Xuanji's gaze fell, whether it was the smooth mountain wall or the giant rocks by the stream, he could feel a unique Sword Intent; some flowed like clouds and water, some struck like thunder, and others were profound and unfathomable.
Evidently, every blade of grass, every tree, every stone, and every mark here had been bathed in the Sword Intent of Green Lotus Sword Immortal over the years, imprinting an indelible mark.
"If I were to comprehend the Dao here for a long time, perhaps I could grasp the profundity of Sword Intent Manifestation."
Han Xuanji pondered.
He clearly sensed that Green Lotus Sword Immortal's attainment in the Sword Dao far surpassed his current level.
It was a Realm of returning to simplicity, integrating Sword Intent into all things in heaven and earth, forming a self-contained Sword Dao Law.
However, he did not linger here for too long, his steps steady as he walked forward.
This was a vast Dao field, with clusters of palaces and pavilions, permeated by misty clouds and shimmering array patterns.
On the ground was carved a massive diagram of the Azure Lotus Sword Array.
Han Xuanji arrived at a hall called Daoqing Hall, which was where Green Lotus Sword Immortal usually expounded the Dao for his Disciples.
"This place is good; it should be a place of Dao Essence."
Han Xuanji silently asked the System in his mind.
"This is a four-star check-in location. Do you wish to check in?"
"Check in."
Han Xuanji silently recited in his mind.
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully checking in at the Azure Lotus Sword Realm · Daoqing Hall. You have obtained the Cultivation Technique "Azure Lotus Sword Scripture.""
When the System's prompt sounded, Han Xuanji didn't hesitate and directly claimed the Cultivation Technique.
Soon.
The grand and profound Sword Dao scripture was transmitted into Han Xuanji's mind, every word a pearl, directly pointing to the Origin of the Sword Dao, expounding from the condensation of Sword Intent, the clarity of the Sword Heart... all the way to the supreme Realm of Sword Intent Manifestation and one sword giving birth to myriad Laws.
Han Xuanji was immersed in it, unable to extricate himself.
This "Azure Lotus Sword Scripture" was undoubtedly the most profound Sword Dao Legacy he had received to date.
Compared to it, Cultivation Techniques like "Flying Immortal Sword Art" could only be considered introductory Sword Dao.
Han Xuanji had already touched the edge of Sword Intent Manifestation, and with his exceptionally high Comprehension Ability, he was quickly inspired and grasped many of its profundities.
In the ethereal Realm, he also touched upon that Realm.
At this moment.
His Sword Intent resonated with this Dao field, and the "Dao Marks" in the space now manifested, activating the Legacy originally hidden within this grand hall.
This was not merely a textual Legacy, but a Fusion of Green Lotus Sword Immortal's insights into the Laws of heaven and earth, his interpretation of the ultimate truths of the Sword Dao, and the "mind imprint" of his lifelong Sword Dao experience.
The Sword Intent on Han Xuanji's body grew stronger and denser, quickly enveloping the entire mountain peak, and even the entire Azure Lotus Sword Realm.
...
Soon after Han Xuanji entered Daoqing Hall.
Heaven Jade Perfected Person, Reverend Qinghe, and other high-ranking members of the Shenxuan Sect, as well as several core True Disciples, also stepped carefully into the Azure Lotus Sword Realm with immense excitement.
Upon entering this Immortal Cave.
As soon as they entered, they felt a powerful Sword Intent ascend into the sky.
Such a commotion startled many people.
"What's happening?"
"Has Sword Venerable already obtained the Legacy?"
Many began to guess whether it was an anomaly caused by Han Xuanji.
And the next moment.
The ancient sword marks, omnipresent within the Immortal Cave and imprinted on rocks and plants, now seemed to awaken from a slumber of ten thousand years, all lighting up simultaneously.
The Sword Intent carried by various sword marks differed, and at this moment, they transformed into pure light and shadow Sword Qi, like subjects summoned by an emperor, devoutly bowing towards Daoqing Hall.
On Azure Lotus Dao Peak, an azure lotus phantom manifested, suddenly radiating brilliant light, its petals unfurling one by one, and from its core, even purer sword rays shot forth, merging into the vast Sword Intent torrent.
The massive Azure Lotus Sword Array pattern on the ground was no longer a dormant imprint but had come alive.
The stars adorning the sky suddenly intensified their light, as if countless invisible sword threads descended from the stars, intertwining and resonating with the ascending Sword Intent below.
For a time, within the entire Azure Lotus Sword Realm, Sword Qi crisscrossed, and ten thousand swords chimed in unison.
As far as the eye could see, there was only dazzling sword light and surging Sword Intent.
"This is Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Origin... Sword Venerable has already entered the Realm of Sword Immortal."
Heaven Jade Perfected Person, this Undergoing Tribulation expert, now felt his scalp tingle, and all the hairs on his body stood on end.
He had seen grand spectacles before, but in the face of this vast Sword Intent, he felt how insignificant he was.
"Could it be... Han... Sword Venerable has already entered the Realm of Sword Intent Manifestation?"
Lu Fan was also a Sword Cultivator.
However, with his discernment, he could only guess that Han Xuanji might have entered the legendary Realm of Sword Intent Manifestation.
This was the supreme Realm that Sword Cultivators dreamed of, and it was said that only the Sword Immortals in the Upper Realm could enter this Realm.
Among mortal Sword Immortals, almost no one could comprehend it.
Inside Daoqing Hall.
Han Xuanji's eyes were tightly closed, his mind completely immersed in the vast Profound Truths of the "Azure Lotus Sword Scripture" and the omnipresent Sword Intent Dao Essence of this heaven and earth.
The Cultivation Technique granted by the System allowed him to quickly master this originally extremely profound Sword Dao scripture.
And by a stroke of Opportunity, he activated the Dao Marks left by Green Lotus Sword Immortal, which aided him in comprehending the profundity of Sword Intent Manifestation.
After an unknown period of time.
The vast torrent of Sword Intent that filled heaven and earth began to recede like a tide.
The myriad sword lights and anomalies slowly subsided, the scene of ten thousand swords bowing dissipated, and the sword marks on the rocks and plants retracted their light, returning to silence.
But in the entire Azure Lotus Sword Realm, the residual Sword Intent in the air became even purer.
Inside Daoqing Hall, Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes.
In the depths of his eyes, billions of stars seemed to be born and extinguished, eventually settling into a profound tranquility.
An indescribable aura flowed ceaselessly about him.
His greatest gain, naturally, was successfully entering "Sword Intent Manifestation."
Although he had only just entered this Realm, this leap was of extraordinary significance.
From then on, his sword was no longer merely an extension of Moves and Concept; it also possessed the supreme power to initially "formulate rules" and "create a Realm"!
"This time, I truly benefited immensely."
Han Xuanji was extremely satisfied.
However, he also knew in his heart.
Being able to comprehend this Realm had a lot to do with his environment.
If he were in the outside world, even comprehending the Azure Lotus Sword Scripture would make it very difficult to enter this Realm.
He now also understood why it was said that only Immortal Ascension could comprehend the power of Sword Intent Manifestation.
Because of the Rank limitations of the Spirit Realm, even if one comprehended the Sword Dao of heaven and earth, one could only touch the level of Sword Intent Domain; normally, to comprehend the power of Sword Intent Manifestation, one would need to go to the Upper Realm.
And the Azure Lotus Sword Realm was undoubtedly a special place that allowed him to comprehend this unique power.