You Cultivate, I Farm

The Nebula Sword Qi, brimming with a peculiar spirituality, sensed the formidable threat of the deep black Thunderous Sword Qi. The nebula swirled, sending several comet-like Sword Qis slashing through the starry sky towards Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan, undaunted, wielded the Thunderous Sword, confronting the comet Sword Qi head-on along with countless deep black sword gleams.

With a spluttering sound.

The first comet Sword Qi shattered thunderously, countless fine Sword Qis bursting like fireworks, blending into the ordinary Sword Qi filling the sky.

The momentum of the Thunderous Sword unabated, it cleverly adjusted its trajectory like an agile antelope, meeting the second comet Sword Qi.

The Thunderous Sword itself was of not inconsiderable quality, having been fused with the previously acquired Thunderbolt Sword Pellet and long nourished by the mysterious Profound Sword Sheath, its quality further enhanced.

Additionally, Lu Xuan had absorbed several "Thunderous Sword Scripture" experience packs and gained ample opportunity to practice sword techniques while cultivating the Thunderous Sword Grass.

However, this Nebula Phenomenon, though backed by an extremely formidable sword artifact, lacked a cultivator's command and spiritual power manipulation, relying solely on the sword artifact's instinct. In a head-on confrontation with Lu Xuan, it quickly fell into disadvantage.

A three-foot-long flying sword landed in Lu Xuan's hands, its blade magnificently beautiful, as if carrying flowing nebulas within. With a slight tremble, the sword qi shot out at an extremely fast speed, concealing a unique power within.

As usual, Lu Xuan drew the Thunderous Sword from its sheath and placed the newly acquired flying sword inside.

His mind concentrated on the Profound Sword Sheath, a thought flashed by.

【Profound Sword Sheath, an unknown treasure…】

【Currently nourishing a fourth-grade Nebula Sword.】

【The Nebula Sword, part of a complete set of flying swords, consists of nine flying swords scattered throughout the Sword Pool.】

【Forged from starfall meteoric iron, it harbors a trace of star power, capable of invoking stellar forces. Multiple Nebula Swords can form a Nebula Sword Formation, with the more swords, the greater the formation's power, a complete Nebula Sword Formation's might comparable to a fifth-grade flying sword.】

"Nebula Sword, part of a complete set of flying swords capable of forming a Nebula Sword Formation. Pity that only one of them is here."

Lu Xuan first felt elated, then sighed regretfully.

"A fourth-grade flying sword capable of forming a sword formation comparable to a fifth-grade flying sword, the strength of the Nebula Sword Formation is evident."

"Should I take this incomplete Nebula Sword with me?"

He hesitated.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him, seemingly discovering a significant loophole.

"If nine Nebula Swords make up a complete set, finding a few more, would that count as a single artifact slot?"

"Or, perhaps, even less than one?"

The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

Perhaps the Sword Pool no longer contained nine Nebula Swords, but finding a few more to form a Nebula Sword Formation would far exceed the power of a singular fourth-grade flying sword.

"Given the Profound Sword Sheath's craving and sensitivity towards higher-grade sword artifacts, finding the remaining Nebula Swords scattered in the Sword Pool shouldn't be too difficult."

"The key lies in how the Sword Hall defines it. Technically, a few Nebula Swords do not make up a complete sword artifact, but interpretation rights rest with the Core Formation elders and the higher-ups of the Sword Hall."

"Hmm, let's find a few Nebula Swords first, then decide. If it doesn't work out, I can always search the Sword Pool again later. After all, I'll soon learn the condensation method for the Thunderous Sword Grass, as well as cultivate two fourth-grade Sword Grasses, securing entry qualifications will be no issue."

Lu Xuan thought confidently.

He lifted the ancient sword sheath at his waist, sending a thought through it.

"How's this new flying sword? Do you feel as if you're amidst the stars?"

The tip of the sheath lightly tapped, showing great satisfaction towards the newly inserted Nebula Sword.

"In the Sword Pool, there are several more of such flying swords…"

Lu Xuan's tone was full of temptation.

"Would you like to experience the movement of dual swords, or even multiple swords? If so, help me find the remaining Nebula Swords, and I'll ensure you're thoroughly satisfied."

"Go on! You lowly sword sheath!"

Lu Xuan released the ancient sword sheath, which, under his spiritual power, ignored the omnipresent Sword Qi and moved straight through the low air.

Half an hour later, Lu Xuan successfully found the second Nebula Phenomenon, thereby acquiring the

second Nebula Sword.

The ancient sword sheath, having briefly experienced the delightful sensation of the two Nebula Swords, was full of drive and continued searching for the third Nebula Sword.

"Another Nebula Phenomenon spotted."

Lu Xuan, from afar, noticed a Nebula Phenomenon within a valley, his heart leaping with joy, holding a sword fruit in his hand, swiftly maneuvering through the omnipresent Sword Qi.

Soon, he approached the Nebula Phenomenon, only a few dozen feet away. With two successful captures under his belt, he was already rich in experience, his sea of consciousness's Spirit-Nurturing Scroll emitting a soft spiritual glow, keeping his mind clear.

Just as he was about to subdue the Nebula Phenomenon, suddenly, beneath the phenomenon, a sword qi lotus bloomed. Its petals long and sharp like blades, the lotus spinning, countless blade-like petals surged towards the Nebula Phenomenon.

"Junior Brother Lu, it seems we've discovered this Nebula Phenomenon almost simultaneously, making it impossible to decide its ownership just like that."

"I have considerable interest in the flying sword behind this phenomenon. If Junior Brother feels the same, then it's a matter of skill to see who can subdue the flying sword."

A youth with a sinister air and pale skin slowly emerged, the sword qi lotus rotating slowly, flying into his hand.

"So, it's Senior Brother Bai."

Lu Xuan had some recollection of this sinister youth, surnamed Bai, with a cultivation at the late stage of Foundation Establishment, ranking among the top three in strength among those who entered the Sword Hall.

"To be honest, Senior Brother, I indeed have some interest in this flying sword. Although Lu's strength is modest and my sword skills average, I still wish to compete with Senior Brother Bai for this flying sword."

Concerning the Nebula Sword Formation, capable of Core Formation Realm strength, Lu Xuan naturally wouldn't give up on the third flying sword so easily, his hand's Thunderous Sword emanating countless deep black sword gleams.

"Alright, let's compete for the flying sword then. Let's keep it to light touches, so as not to harm our fellow sect members' harmony."

The sinister youth originally thought that with his late Foundation Establishment cultivation and decades of refined swordsmanship, Lu Xuan would wisely back off.

Unexpectedly, Lu Xuan showed such audacity, foolishly competing for the flying sword. He sneered inwardly, maintaining a semblance of fraternity on the surface.

His hand's lotus instantly bloomed, countless layers of sword qi petals, within each a tiny lotus seed formed from concentrated sword qi, each harboring terrifying power.

As he planned to seize the flying sword while dealing with Lu Xuan, the floating Nebula Phenomenon underwent a startling change.

The swirling nebula suddenly collapsed, a magnificent flying sword shooting out at lightning speed directly towards Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan reacted swiftly, preparing to deal with the Nebula Sword when suddenly, a faint thought came from the sword sheath, and the Nebula Sword directly entered the slit in the sheath, squeezing in with its two companions.

The Profound Sword Sheath, capable of nourishing flying swords and enhancing their quality, attracted the spiritually rich Nebula Sword. Coupled with the sheath's aura, which felt akin to its own, the Nebula Sword, sensing an adverse situation, chose to enter the sheath on its own.

"I wonder if Senior Brother Bai has heard of the saying 'the treasure chooses its master'? I guess this is one such case."

Lu Xuan spread his hands, smiling as he spoke.