Chapter 37 - 12: Inheritance Space

After that day, Li Shuang’s Cultivation returned to the Qi Refining Eighth Level, and it was even at the peak of the Qi Refining Eighth Level.

She then went into secluded cultivation. Operating her Spiritual Power at full capacity, her growth speed was even faster than letting the Cultivation Technique run on its own.

After seven days of secluded cultivation, her Cultivation barely reached the Qi Refining Ninth Level.

This speed of reincarnation was nothing short of astonishing.

Upon reaching the Qi Refining Ninth Level, her Divine Sense probed into the Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll, and she naturally obtained the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Technique of the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique.

Originally, she should have needed to reach the Qi Refining Tenth Level to obtain the Cultivation Technique, but because her Spiritual Power was exceptionally profound, she unlocked it at the Qi Refining Ninth Level.

Li Shuang reviewed it carefully. As she put away the Jade Scroll, a thoughtful gleam flashed in her eyes.

The so-called Foundation Establishment was to claim the fortune of the heavens and earth to forge the cornerstone of one’s own body. This was the second major hurdle on the path of Cultivation, following Energy Introduction.

Upon reaching the Peak of Qi Refining, a Cultivator could choose various Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects as their Foundation Establishment Object.

During her previous cultivation, the Foundation Establishment Object she had chosen was a seed from a Seventh Grade Lotus Platform found in the Langya Secret Realm.

The Spiritual Power of the Seventh Grade Lotus Platform was too massive to be used directly for Foundation Establishment, but its seed was just right for Li Shuang. That lotus platform also happened to possess an Ice Attribute. With the aid of such a wondrous item, her Cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds after her Foundation Establishment. Her Spirit Root had also become increasingly pure under the refinement of the lotus platform seed.

Therefore, even without the Frost Flower during her previous cultivation, her Spirit Root had still been excellently refined.

With dispersing her cultivation this time, her Foundation Establishment Object had completely dissipated as well. Li Shuang could only rely on the Frost Flower to slowly refine her Spirit Root. Now, she was about to welcome another Foundation Establishment.

Li Shuang was quite satisfied with her previous Foundation Establishment Object. Calculating the time, the Langya Secret Realm was also about to open soon. She could conveniently sign up to enter the Secret Realm and once again use the lotus platform seed for her Foundation Establishment.

Thinking this to herself, she was not in a hurry to register.

For these past seven days, she had been continuously refining her Spirit Root and increasing her Spiritual Power. Only now that her Spiritual Power had broken through did she have the time to look at the Sword technique Jade Scroll given by her master.

Li Shuang took out the Sword technique Jade Scroll, a trace of anticipation in her eyes.

The Sword technique she cultivated previously was exchanged with points from the Book Collection Pavilion. Its rank wasn’t bad; among the four ranks of Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow, it ranked second—an Earth-level Sword Technique. However, deep down, Li Shuang didn’t want to use this Sword technique anymore.

This Sword Shadow Decision was cultivated to complement the Mirror Heart Technique. Once unleashed, overlapping sword shadows combined with the Mirror Image of the Mirror Heart Technique would produce an astonishing amount of power. But now, the Mirror Heart Technique had been dispersed. Although it was still a great Sword technique, its compatibility was ultimately lacking.

The Swordsmanship most suited for the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique was naturally the one right in front of her. The Supreme Forget Emotion Technique was a Heavenly Rank Cultivation Method. How could its accompanying Sword technique be inferior?

Li Shuang quickly immersed her consciousness into the Jade Scroll.

The next moment, she fell into a slight daze. She had suddenly appeared in a peculiar space.

Li Shuang’s gaze shifted. "This is... an Inheritance Space!"

Legend had it that an Inheritance Space could only be created by a Tribulation Crossing Stage Powerhouse, allowing Secret Skills to be passed down through generations. Creating such an Inheritance Space was not easy. Unless it was for a top-tier Cultivation Technique, even a Tribulation Crossing Stage Powerhouse wouldn’t expend the effort to forge one. Whenever a Secret Technique accompanied by an Inheritance Space appeared in the world, it would cause quite a stir.

Yet, the Swordsmanship Jade Scroll that Lin Qingling had casually handed her was exactly such an existence!

Li Shuang observed her surroundings. The space was completely empty, with no apparent peculiarities to be seen. Pondering for a moment, she took the initiative to operate the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique.

One Grand Circulation, two Grand Circulations.

Under her full effort, the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique ran for a full thirty-six Grand Circulations.

Then, a man in a green robe suddenly appeared in the Inheritance Space.

The green-robed man glanced lightly at Li Shuang. "To think you could grasp the basics of the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique... that is quite rare. However, the Qi Cultivation Stage is not enough to cultivate Heartless Sword Skills. Retreat for now, and return when you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage."

With that said, he prepared to vanish.

Li Shuang said calmly, "Just because others cannot doesn’t mean I cannot."

A hint of surprise flashed in the green-robed man’s eyes. These words... seemed a bit arrogant!

Yet, Li Shuang’s face bore no unnecessary expressions; there was only absolute tranquility. She wasn’t showing off, nor was she boasting. She seemed to merely be stating a fact!

"You are very confident in your Swordsmanship," the green-robed man said slowly.

The Black Abyss Sword appeared in Li Shuang’s hand. She looked at him and said, "Senior is free to test me."

The green-robed man chuckled. "How interesting. Make your move."

Li Shuang didn’t hesitate. Her sword transformed into a bolt of lightning, pointing straight at his vital points.

The green-robed man easily dodged, but a flicker of astonishment uncontrollably crossed his eyes. He thought, "Is this the current generation’s inheritor of the Supreme Forget Emotion Technique? Her Cultivation isn’t high, but her attainments in the Sword Dao are exceedingly solid."

The green-robed man couldn’t help but feel a desire to test her further. A longsword appeared in his hand as well, parrying and dismantling Li Shuang’s sword moves one by one.

Li Shuang’s gaze shifted slightly. This senior... was guiding her sword moves!

Just like when she had previously guided Shen Yue in Swordsmanship, she had been in complete control of the situation. This time, the roles were reversed. There was nothing visibly extraordinary about this senior’s sword moves, yet he easily blocked her seemingly fierce and relentless attacks.

Joy swelled in Li Shuang’s heart. She possessed immense Talent in the Sword Dao. Receiving such guidance, she faintly felt that her stagnant Sword Dao Cultivation was showing signs of a breakthrough.

It was unknown how long they exchanged blows. Time and again, Li Shuang reached her limits, and time and again, she pushed through.

Finally, her Spiritual Power was completely drained, and her arm was so sore she couldn’t even lift it. Yet, unwilling to miss out on such an excellent opportunity for improvement, she forced herself to continue.

A flash of appreciation appeared in the green-robed man’s eyes. He spoke, "That is enough. You may state your name."

Li Shuang answered earnestly, "Li Shuang."

The man smiled back. "Su Mu."

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Su." Li Shuang respectfully bowed.

The green-robed man said calmly, "Cultivation within the Inheritance Space follows a ratio of ten days inside for every one day in the outside world. For every ten days that pass in the space, a certain amount of time is needed to recover its energy. Furthermore, you cannot cultivate Spiritual Power in this space; you can only practice the Sword Dao. Ten days have already passed, the space’s energy is depleted, and you have reached your limit. Leave for now. Once you have recovered, you may enter the space again. When I deem you ready, I will naturally impart the Heartless Sword Technique to you."

"Understood," Li Shuang complied.

The green-robed man waved his hand, and Li Shuang was teleported out of the Inheritance Space.

Her Spiritual Power had been thoroughly exhausted, and her entire body was indescribably fatigued, but a hint of joy couldn’t help but shine in Li Shuang’s eyes.

These ten days of cultivating the Sword Dao were hundreds, even thousands of times more effective than her bitter solo training!

This Senior Su Mu’s attainments in the Sword Dao were truly inconceivable. Master Lingxu would occasionally guide her, but Li Shuang felt that Senior Su’s Sword Dao level was unfathomably higher than Master Lingxu’s!

The Sword Dao Understanding she had harvested this time would be enough for her to digest for quite a while.

Li Shuang sat cross-legged and cultivated. One day later, all aspects of her condition returned to their peak.

She eagerly ended her secluded cultivation.

The Langya Secret Realm was about to open. It was time to go register first! Although she was currently only at the Qi Cultivation Stage, Li Shuang felt she was entirely capable of exchanging blows with disciples at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

She was absolutely determined to secure one of the fifty available spots.

As soon as Li Shuang arrived at the Disciple Hall, she spotted two familiar figures. She merely swept her gaze past them calmly, then walked up to the disciple in charge of registration and handed over her Token. "I’m here to register."