In the world of Eastern fantasy, almost everyone carries a celestial sword. When traveling, they ride on their flying swords, which is incredibly cool!
Generally speaking, there are three types of sword control techniques:
One method is to forge powerful flying swords using precious artifacts, and then control the immortal swords in mid-air using the inherent power of the flying swords.
Secondly, the cultivator possesses an extremely high level of cultivation, and can control the sword-shaped weapon in mid-air using their own magical power.
Third, one can manipulate the immortal sword to fly through the air using magical power.
Simply put, the first type relies solely on a powerful immortal sword, while the second type emphasizes wielding the sword with powerful cultivation.
The third method relies neither on magical treasures nor on cultivation, but rather on combining one's own cultivation with divine weapons to achieve sword flight.
It can be said that each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Of course, the sword control technique that Xiao Ning obtained from Yan Chixia was the last sword control technique.
In Xiao Ning's view, this is much more moderate than the previous two extremes, and it is quite suitable for him to study now.
With his current cultivation level, after learning the sword control technique, he can fly three zhang (approximately 10 meters) in the air on his sword to attack enemies.
It is clearly more advanced than ordinary martial arts.
Of course, one can only control the sword for one minute, after which all internal energy will be exhausted, leaving one vulnerable to attack.
As for the "Ten Thousand Swords Return to One" technique, it is an advanced version of the sword control technique.
By infusing powerful magic into the immortal sword and unleashing the "Ten Thousand Swords Return to One" technique, countless immortal sword clones can be created to attack enemies.
This can be described as a powerful weapon for attacking multiple targets simultaneously.
Only cultivators at least at the second-tier Longevity Mana Profound Realm can fully unleash this incredibly stylish move.
"The Black Mountain Demon?"
Xiao Ning remembered such a character from the movie, but didn't know just how powerful he was. After all, the movie only depicted a part of the story in this world.
After exchanging techniques and cultivation methods, the two sat down for a chat, and Xiao Ning inquired about the distribution of various demons and monsters throughout the world from Yan Chixia.
In order to know yourself and your enemy, you will never be defeated.
To everyone's surprise, Yan Chixia's first words were about the Black Mountain Demon. Hearing Xiao Ning's surprised words, he assumed that Xiao Ning had never heard of the Black Mountain Demon, so he solemnly explained.
"Indeed, the Black Mountain Demon is the leader of the four great demon kings in the world. Even the thousand-year-old tree demon next to Lanruo Temple is subservient to him. His strength and influence are evident!"
Xiao Ning nodded. He had heard of the Black Mountain Demon. It occupied the City of the Dead in the Netherworld and had countless ghost kings and ghost generals under its command. It could be said that it was extremely difficult to deal with.
However, he asked with a puzzled look, "Brother Yan, who exactly are those four demon kings?"
In the movie, I don't think I've ever heard of any Four Demon Kings. What kind of weird things are they?
Yan Chixia said, "The four demon kings are the Black Fox Demon King of the North, the Centipede Demon King of the South, the Green Snake King of the East, and the Black Mountain Demon King of the West!"
Then, with a somewhat solemn expression, he said, "The four demon kings each occupy a territory, wreaking havoc in their respective areas, and command countless elite soldiers and generals. They are extremely difficult to deal with!"
"A fox demon, a centipede demon, and a snake demon..."
After pondering for a while, Xiao Ning asked, "By the way, what kind of spirit is that Black Mountain Demon?"
"I don't know either. Some say it was a black mountain in the underworld that gave birth to a spirit and became a demon. Others say it was formed by the gathering of millions of wronged souls in the City of the Unjustly Dead. There are many different opinions, and no one knows where its true form is."
Yan Chixia frowned and said hatefully, "This demon has occupied the Netherworld and disrupted the cycle of reincarnation. It is truly a heinous crime. It is a pity that I am not strong enough, otherwise... I would definitely kill it and restore justice to the world!"
Xiao Ning frowned, full of confusion: "Occupying the Netherworld? What about the gods of the Ghost Realm? What about Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? Don't they care?"
Yan Chixia shook his head: "It is said that many years ago, a great change occurred in the Three Realms. All the gods of Heaven and the Underworld disappeared, leading to the proliferation of demons and chaos in the human world!"
"A great change in the Three Realms? What kind of great change could cause the gods to disappear? This is unheard of!" Xiao Ning exclaimed in shock.
Yan Chixia replied, "I don't know. The senior masters of various sects in the human world have also been searching for the answer to this question, but unfortunately, they have found nothing!"
Hearing this answer, Xiao Ning didn't ask any more questions. It would be pointless to ask anyway, as his strength was currently too weak, and even if he knew the answer, it wouldn't make any difference.
Then, he asked curiously, "By the way, Brother Yan, which of the four demon kings is stronger? What are their cultivation levels?"
Yan Chixia shook his head and said, "I have never fought with them and I can't tell who is stronger, but I estimate that these four demon kings have probably all reached the Golden Core stage, otherwise they wouldn't dare to be so arrogant!"
"Hiss, Golden Core Realm? No wonder!"
Xiao Ning gasped.
No wonder Yan Chixia, with his almost unparalleled cultivation, was so cautious; the four demon kings were even more superior to him.
After chatting for a while, the two returned to their rooms to cultivate, ignoring the dull scholar Ning Caichen.
Back in his room, Xiao Ning sat cross-legged on the bed, adopting the posture of facing the sky with his five hearts facing upwards, and quickly immersed himself in cultivation.
I don't know how much time passed, but night fell and the sky darkened.
Xiao Ning was cultivating in his room when Yan Chixia burst in and whispered, "Brother Xiao, Ning the fool has gone on another date with that female ghost! Let's hurry and go see what's going on!"
Xiao Ning opened his eyes, looked at Yan Chixia who had a gossipy expression, nodded helplessly, slowly finished his practice, and stood up.
"In that case, let's go!"
The two went out together and arrived at the spot from the previous night, looking towards the pavilion by the river.
Sure enough, in the pavilion, the simple-minded scholar and the female ghost were once again pouring out their hearts to each other and chatting about life.