The Story of Blue

Tianyan Sect, Sword Peak.

This is the only peak in the Tianyan Sect that has no vegetation, not a hint of green, composed solely of long swords and the mountain itself.

It is also the lowest peak in the entire Tianyan Sect.

Yet, it is the most revered peak in the hearts of sword cultivators within the Tianyan Sect.

In fact, it is regarded as the pinnacle of sword peaks by many sword cultivators.

The Tianyan Sect is not particularly renowned for sword cultivation; its foundation lies not in swords but in Tianyan Techniques and the divine abilities derived from them.

It wasn't until the appearance of one individual that the sword cultivators of the Tianyan Sect began to shine before the world—that person was Bai Xuanling.

With just a single sword in hand, Bai Xuanling made the sword cultivators of the Tianyan Sect famous throughout the Central Continent.

Even the sect's foundational divine ability today—the Divine Clarity Sword—was personally compiled by Bai Xuanling.

This was to compensate for the somewhat weak power of the Tianyan Technique's divine abilities in the early stages, providing a means to overcome the awkwardness of the initial phase.

In a way, Sword Peak was elevated to prominence by Bai Xuanling.

Most of the long swords here are left by cultivators after they advance, when their swords no longer match their cultivation level, and they leave them on Sword Peak.

If a successor possesses a similar sword intent, they can obtain the long sword left behind.

Besides acquiring a spiritual sword for free, the sword intent comprehended by the predecessor is also absorbed by the spiritual sword.

It's like the predecessor pointing out a shortcut.

The original intention is good, as matching a sword to one's cultivation level can take a long time, and some spiritual swords may even develop a slight consciousness.

Rather than letting them gather dust, it seems wasteful.

Many cultivators choose to let the sword that has accompanied them for a long time continue to shine.

At the same time, they want to show the junior disciples who wish to draw the sword—how fierce their sword intent is!

Only a few can draw the swords, even if their cultivation level doesn't match, but those swords have seen the world.

Cultivators who need to draw a spiritual sword from Sword Peak typically have low cultivation and sword intent.

Drawing a sword is naturally a difficult task.

Those who don't need to draw a sword are too lazy to even look—acting like they're superior, thinking they will surely surpass others in the future!

As a result, more swords are inserted into Sword Peak than drawn from it.

Thus, the number of swords continues to accumulate.

Previously, there weren't many swords here, but the sudden increase in Sword Peak's swords was triggered when Bai Xuanling personally inserted his long-used spiritual sword—Qingming—into the summit of Sword Peak.

After Qingming was placed on Sword Peak,

More people began to leave their swords here, following suit might be a fair way to describe it.

Bai Xuanling's sword falls on Sword Peak, so my sword also enters Sword Peak; in comparison—why shouldn't I be considered a master?

In the same year, many attempted to draw swords.

Naturally, their target was Qingming.

However, as time passed, Qingming remained unmoved.

After all, everyone acknowledged—there is no other Bai Xuanling in the world.

When Qingming fell onto Sword Peak, a chilling sword intent arose, stirring the sword intents of all the spiritual swords on Sword Peak.

The vast sword intent merged into one, sharp and extreme.

For this reason, the Tianyan Sect had to specially construct a barrier for Sword Peak.

Lin Luoyu stayed at Zhujifeng for two days, occasionally practicing the divine abilities taught by her master when Bai Xuanling noticed her.

After a brief exchange, Lin Luoyu was sent straight to the Sword Concealment Peak, with someone assigned to keep an eye on her.

For a long time afterward, Lin Luoyu spent her days on the Sword Concealment Peak.

Here, various sword intents surged, each refusing to acknowledge the other, leading to frequent clashes.

While Cui Hao was preparing to team up with Qinghe to sell pills, Lin Luoyu was immersed in comprehending sword intent.

Even as Cui Hao made a fortune selling pills, Lin Luoyu remained focused on her sword intent.

When Cui Hao was caught and warned by his master for selling pills, Lin Luoyu was still on the Sword Concealment Peak, feeling the sword intent.

Compared to Cui Hao, whose reputation as a shrewd merchant spread throughout the Tianyan Sect, Lin Luoyu remained unnoticed within the sect.

It wasn't until Xie Lingyu emerged from seclusion that Lin Luoyu left the Sword Concealment Peak to offer her congratulations.

She took the opportunity to watch a game show, and although she had little to say, Lin Luoyu found it quite amusing.

After dining at the Tasteful Abode, Lin Luoyu wanted to spend some time with her master and senior sister, but Bai Xuanling hurriedly sent her back to the Sword Concealment Peak.

He said it was a critical time, and she shouldn't be distracted.

So, after the meal, without even having a cup of Chen Baiqing's tea at the Zhuji Peak, Lin Luoyu returned to the Sword Concealment Peak to feel the sword intent once more.

If Cui Hao was there to experience the local culture and scenery of the Tianyan Sect, then Lin Luoyu was attending an intensive training camp.

Lin Luoyu's cultivation was still at the Foundation Establishment stage, and she was truly out of her depth amidst the turbulent sword intents on the Sword Concealment Peak.

Each time, she had to expand her own sword intent just to stay on the peak for a moment.

However, the Sword Concealment Peak showed a unique form of welcome to Lin Luoyu's immature sword intent—by bullying this little rookie!

Among the numerous sword intents on the Sword Concealment Peak, the newcomer was the easiest to pick on.

Who else would they bully if not her?

Thus, Lin Luoyu often found herself expelled from the peak shortly after arriving.

Being expelled wasn't entirely accurate, as Bai Xuanling had someone stationed there, ready to catch her whenever she couldn't withstand the pressure.

But Lin Luoyu was unaware... whether this self-proclaimed sword concealer of a middle-aged man was doing it on purpose.

Every time he acted, he was always a bit late, allowing the sharp sword intents to leave two marks on her before intervening.

Then he would give Lin Luoyu healing pills.

This cycle continued for a long time.

Under such high-pressure conditions, Lin Luoyu's cultivation didn't improve much, but her sword intent grew rapidly.

From initially needing to be rescued after just a few breaths on the Sword Concealment Peak, she had progressed to being able to carefully observe each sword on the peak.

Her weak sword intent could now blend in without being specifically targeted.

Since arriving at the Sword Concealment Peak, Lin Luoyu hadn't encountered anyone, and all her swords had been taken by the sword concealer.

Now, she could only judge her progress through her sword intent.

On the Sword Concealment Peak.

Sword intent surged around Lin Luoyu as she wandered through the peak, her gaze falling on each sword embedded in the cliffs.

As she passed by, many swords began to emit sword intents towards her.

This time, it wasn't an attack but a form of acknowledgment.

Acknowledgment that Lin Luoyu could pull them from the peak and become their new master.

Though aware that these swords might not perceive the outside world, Lin Luoyu still cast an apologetic glance towards them.

Her gaze was fixed directly on the peak of the mountain, where a cyan longsword stood.

Lin Luoyu was unaware that this sword was Bai Xuanling's Qingming. After all, the Hidden Sword, aside from rescuing people, was known for mocking Lin Luoyu, the novice cultivator, who dared to seek challenges.

The Hidden Sword had not bothered to explain the origins and tales of Hidden Sword Peak to Lin Luoyu, merely directing her to endure hardships.

However, recently, the Hidden Sword had inexplicably quieted down.

Its gaze towards her seemed somewhat unusual.

But this had little to do with her.

Currently, Lin Luoyu could remain on Hidden Sword Peak for quite some time, having ample opportunity to discern the story behind each sword on the peak.

Sword intent does not speak, but it conveys stories.

Unique sword intents narrate unique tales.

Sometimes, Lin Luoyu quite enjoyed sensing this sword intent; it felt somewhat like reading a book.

As Lin Luoyu's understanding of this sword intent deepened, the swords here began to be willing to share their stories with her.

Lin Luoyu climbed higher and higher on Hidden Sword Peak.

Yet, among all the swords on Hidden Sword Peak, only the cyan hue at the summit remained the most silent.

It emitted no sword intent.

It seemed merely an ordinary longsword.

No matter how the sword intents surged on Hidden Sword Peak, none dared to offend the cyan at the summit.

In truth, Lin Luoyu could have concluded her cultivation on Hidden Sword Peak long ago.

At least, that's what the Hidden Sword said.

But Lin Luoyu wanted to listen...

To the story of that cyan hue.