Invincible Sword God

People are not as good as dogs.

It was unclear how much time had passed, but Ye Xuan's eyes slowly opened. Sensing something unusual, he abruptly sat up, his voice filled with disbelief, "I've reached the Qi Transformation Realm?"

Qi Transformation Realm!

At this moment, he could feel a flow of energy within his body—no, it wasn't just energy, it was sword energy! Not only that, but he also sensed a small silver sword hovering in his dantian area, located in his abdomen.

Just then, the mysterious woman's voice suddenly rang out, "You've indeed reached the Qi Transformation Realm."

He had truly reached the Qi Transformation Realm!

Ye Xuan clenched his fists, his entire body trembling slightly—not from anger, but from excitement. It was as if he had seen a beam of light in the depths of a pitch-black abyss. After facing utter despair, he had found hope. How could he not be excited?

Most importantly, he now had a real chance to reach the Qi Mastery Realm and take his sister to the Cangmu Academy in the capital for treatment.

"Why are you so excited?" the mysterious woman suddenly said. "This is just the beginning."

Ye Xuan chuckled awkwardly, "Senior, I must look foolish to you."

The woman replied, "Using the sword as your dantian has made up for your lack of a dantian, but it also comes with some drawbacks. Swords are categorized as mundane swords, spirit swords, enlightened swords, true swords, heavenly swords, dao swords, and immortal swords. The sword inside you was once a true sword, but after twelve hundred years of erosion, its 'truth' has dissipated. Not only has its 'truth' vanished, but even its sword heart's enlightenment has disappeared. It is now merely a spirit sword."

She paused, then continued, "The spirit of a sword can fade over time. Once it disappears, the sword will shatter, and the first to die will be you!"

Ye Xuan's expression froze.

The woman added, "You have two solutions. First, continuously seek new spirit swords to devour. The sword's spiritual energy will not only enhance your own strength but also replenish the spiritual energy of the sword inside you. Second, find a new sword to replace the one inside you. The better the sword, the better your dantian will be, and the stronger you will become. Of course, judging by your current state, you probably don't even have a mundane sword!"

Ye Xuan suddenly thought of something and quickly asked, "What about the three swords at the top of the tower? What level are they?"

The woman replied indifferently, "They have no level."

Ye Xuan: "..."

The woman continued, "Kid, I advise you not to get any ideas. If it weren't for those three swords, your world would have been doomed long ago. Don't worry about the sword issue for now. The sword inside you should last about a year. Your top priority right now is to train with the sword."

Train with the sword!

Ye Xuan quickly asked, "How do I train?"

The woman explained, "A sword is a weapon for killing. As a beginner, you need to focus on speed and strength. Use the sword technique I taught you to summon the sword from within your body!"

Ye Xuan was momentarily stunned, then closed his eyes. Soon, he opened his palm, and a glimmer of sword light appeared. Following that, a sword hovered above his palm.

It was the silver Lingxiao Sword from within his body!

Ye Xuan was shocked, "Senior, can this sword be summoned like this?"

The woman replied, "Yes, but it's best not to use this sword for fighting. If the sword is destroyed, you're done for. Right now, you need an opponent. I'll find one for you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a faint shadow appeared before Ye Xuan.

The woman said, "This shadow is at the Qi Transformation Realm, the same as you. Begin!"

As soon as her voice fell, the shadow in front of Ye Xuan vanished from its spot!

Ye Xuan's pupils contracted sharply. The opponent's speed was incredibly fast. Relying on his instincts, he sidestepped, but the sword seemed to anticipate his move and altered its trajectory just as he dodged.

The moment Ye Xuan's feet touched the ground, the sword stabbed into his chest!

Blood seeped out.

Ye Xuan was stunned, then said, "Senior, isn't this supposed to be sword training? Why is it real? Also, you haven't taught me any sword techniques or moves!"

The woman's voice turned cold, "Sword training? The most lethal moves of a sword cultivator are never learned through practice. The shadow before you is both an enemy and a teacher. If you're smart, it will teach you all the basic sword techniques. Getting injured is the best teacher, understand? As for sword techniques and moves, don't worry about those for now. Building a solid foundation is what matters!"

Ye Xuan pondered for a moment, then nodded, "I understand."

With that, he pushed off the ground with his right foot and charged forward.

Inside the tower, Ye Xuan's injuries continued to pile up, but he grew more courageous with each battle.

Fighting?

Ye Xuan had never been afraid of it. As the former heir of the Ye family, he had often fought in life-and-death battles for the family's interests. This was why he had been able to withstand the Grand Elder's attack despite being at the Incessant Realm.

His strength wasn't cultivated—it was forged through battle.

Gradually, Ye Xuan began to mimic some of the shadow's sword techniques. Moreover, with each injury, he learned why he had been hurt and how to avoid it in the future.

After three days of intense training, Ye Xuan's injuries began to decrease.

Of course, he hadn't learned any specific sword techniques, but he had learned when to strike, when not to strike, when to block, and when to dodge... However, these lessons came at the cost of his blood.

This kind of training, though brutal, was highly effective.

Two more days passed.

By now, Ye Xuan had started to counterattack. As he began to fight back, he realized that the shadow's defensive skills were exceptionally strong—far better than his own.

For Ye Xuan, the shadow's defense was flawless. No matter how he attacked, the shadow could perfectly counter it. Of course, this was a good thing for him, as the shadow was essentially teaching him how to defend.

Time passed, and inside the tower, Ye Xuan trained with the shadow almost obsessively, forgetting to eat or sleep. Over this period, his strength, speed, and reflexes had improved dramatically.

This discovery filled Ye Xuan with ecstasy, and he trained even more fervently.

Outside, in the Ye family estate.

Ye Ku entered the Grand Elder's room, his face brimming with excitement. "Grand Elder, I've investigated the incident at Nan Mountain. Although the assassins we sent failed to kill Ye Xuan, a survivor from the Li family confirmed that Ye Xuan's dantian was destroyed!"

Hearing this, the Grand Elder's eyes snapped open. "Are you sure?"

Ye Ku nodded, "Absolutely. I personally questioned the survivor. Ye Xuan's dantian is indeed shattered."

"This is heaven's will to destroy Ye Xuan, haha..." The Grand Elder laughed coldly.

A shattered dantian!

Without a dantian, a person was nothing more than a brute. Only with a dantian could one be considered a true martial artist.

With his dantian shattered, Ye Xuan was essentially a cripple. Even if he still possessed some combat ability, it was merely raw strength. Only by mastering Qi could one become a true powerhouse.

After a moment, the Grand Elder said coldly, "Ye Ku, gather the others. We must eliminate him to remove any future threats."

However, Ye Ku shook his head. "No."

The Grand Elder looked at Ye Ku, who explained seriously, "Grand Elder, Ye Xuan has contributed greatly to the Ye family. Killing him now would undoubtedly alienate many within the family. Moreover, Ye Lang has just become the heir and has a life-and-death duel with Ye Xuan. If we kill Ye Xuan now, outsiders will surely suspect us. Not only outsiders, but if word spreads, even the Li family might use this to their advantage."

The Grand Elder frowned, "Then what do you suggest?"

Ye Ku smiled, "Ye Lang has a life-and-death duel with him. When Ye Lang kills him, it will be justified, and no one will question it. Ye Lang can also establish his authority and make a name for himself in Qingcheng. Moreover, once they step onto the life-and-death arena, even if the family head emerges from seclusion, he won't be able to say anything, right?"

The Grand Elder thought for a moment, then nodded, "That works. After all, with his dantian shattered, he's no longer a threat."

As he spoke, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "However, don't let him live too comfortably during this time. Pass down the order: from now on, cut off Ye Xuan and his sister's monthly allowance and food. All privileges and benefits of being the heir are revoked. He is not allowed to enter the Ye family's martial arts library, nor is he permitted to leave the estate without permission. Also, stop providing his sister with medicinal meals. Hmph, her cold-induced illness has cost us countless pills and herbs over the years. If it weren't for his past usefulness, I would have kicked her out of the Ye family long ago!"

Ye Ku smiled faintly, "With his dantian shattered, he's practically a cripple now."

The Grand Elder nodded, "Ye Lang has just awakened. Provide him with everything he needs, no matter the cost. He is also free to enter the martial arts library and study anything he wishes."

Ye Ku nodded, "Understood. By the way, Ye Ling is getting older. Should we arrange a marriage for her with one of the servants?"

The Grand Elder slowly closed his eyes, "Handle it as you see fit."

...

Inside the Prison of Realms Tower.

Ye Xuan lay on the ground, breathing heavily. His body was covered in sword wounds, but fortunately, having reached the Qi Transformation Realm, he could use his Qi to heal these injuries. However, the physical pain was unavoidable. Despite the pain, the gains he had made over the past few days were immense.

He had always been a formidable fighter, ranking among the top of the younger generation in Qingcheng. After these days of training, his combat ability had reached a new level!

"How do you feel?" the mysterious woman's voice suddenly rang out.

Ye Xuan grinned, "I feel great."

The woman said, "You're just getting started. The road ahead will be even harder. Of course, the path of martial arts is like walking on the edge of an abyss. The path of the sword is even more treacherous. Moreover, without a dantian, you're walking an unconventional path. The hardships ahead will be numerous."

Ye Xuan slowly closed his eyes, "I'm not afraid of hardship."

He had grown up in the Ye family, relying only on his sister. What kind of suffering hadn't he endured? Without any backing, he had become the family heir through sheer determination. Now, with a chance to reach the Qi Mastery Realm and hope for his sister's recovery, he was willing to endure any hardship.

After resting for a while, Ye Xuan left the Prison of Realms Tower.

He hadn't reached the level of fasting yet, so he still needed to eat.

Shortly after returning to his room, Ye Ling walked in. She approached Ye Xuan, her head lowered, and handed him two steamed buns. Softly, she said, "Brother, eat..."

Ye Xuan frowned, "What's wrong? Look up."

Ye Ling raised her head, and Ye Xuan's expression instantly darkened. On her right cheek was a bright red handprint.

"What happened?" Ye Xuan's voice turned icy.

Ye Ling shook her head, "N-nothing, I just bumped into something!"

Ye Xuan pulled her closer, "Tell me the truth. Your brother isn't dead yet. I'll take care of everything."

Tears welled up in Ye Ling's eyes as she wiped them away, "Brother, the kitchen didn't send us any food today, so I went there myself. The kitchen steward, Wang, gave me some food meant for the dogs. It was spoiled, with maggots in it. I couldn't eat it, so I argued with him. He said that since you're no longer the heir, we only deserve dog food. Then... then he said if I wanted proper food, I had to... sleep with him. When I refused, he hit me."

Ye Xuan's face turned cold, his right hand clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palm. "Once you lose power, even dogs are treated better than you!"

With that, he took Ye Ling's hand and walked out of the room, heading straight for the Ye family kitchen.