CHAPTER 188: CHAPTER 292: PROFOUND MOON SWORD SECT

The mountain resembles a Profound Moon, towering into the clouds.

Wang Junze had never seen such a mountain, such a mountain range, seemingly defying all common sense, even giving the illusion that the peak might collapse at any moment.

"Doesn’t this mountain seem strange to you?"

As the flying sword landed at the foot of the mountain, Luo Qingxuan pointed at the Profound Moon Mountain before them, smiling as she asked.

The atmosphere along the way had been quite awkward, so now it was a good opportunity to ease it a bit.

"Yes, I never expected the world to have such a peculiar peak."

Nodding, Wang Junze’s attention was drawn in, and he couldn’t help but agree.

"What peculiar peak, do you really think this mountain grew out of nature?"

Glancing at Wang Junze, Su Yuwei coldly remarked, "This Profound Moon Mountain was cut out by the founder of the Profound Moon Sword Sect with a sword, afterward an array master set up a grand array on the peak, which not only stabilized the mountain to prevent it from collapsing but also created a terrifying protective mountain array."

"!!!"

These words truly shocked Wang Junze. Cutting a mountain with a sword, shaping the peak forcibly—could this really be accomplished by human power?

Wang Junze had always known how strong the Profound Moon Sword Sect was, ranking among the Four Great Celestial Sects, but previously, his identity was too far removed from the Profound Moon Sword Sect, leaving him with no concept of its actual strength.

Until now, truly standing before the mountain gate of the Profound Moon Sword Sect and seeing this Profound Moon Mountain, he could finally grasp the terrifying nature of this sect.

"Is this the Commandery Princess’s first time here? It’s perfect timing for me to formally show the Commandery Princess around our sect."

Smiling, Luo Qingxuan spoke warmly without minding.

Although Su Yuwei’s status was noble, it was merely equivalent to that of Luo Qingxuan, so it was naturally impossible for the Profound Moon Sword Sect to grandly open its mountain gates in welcome. Having Luo Qingxuan personally lead her up the mountain was already the highest level of reception.

"Please, Commandery Princess!"

Extending her arm in a gesture of invitation, Luo Qingxuan spoke again.

Su Yuwei did not reply, merely taking the lead by stepping through the mountain gate.

Being her first time at the Profound Moon Sword Sect, climbing slowly from the foot of the mountain was in itself a show of respect for the Profound Moon Sword Sect. As for flying directly to the main peak, only the Director of the Judgment Department had the confidence for that.

Not concerned with Su Yuwei’s aloofness, Luo Qingxuan chuckled lightly, guiding Wang Junze up the mountain together.

"Greetings, Saintess!"

As they crossed into the sect, disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect immediately came up and gave a respectful bow of greeting.

"Our sect is divided into the Outer Mountain Gate and the Inner Mountain Gate. This is the Outer Mountain Gate, mainly where the outer disciples live and cultivate," Luo Qingxuan explained as she walked, introducing the sect to Su Yuwei and Wang Junze.

Scanning roughly, Wang Junze noticed that most of these outer disciples’ cultivation levels were still in the Opening Veins stage. However, occasionally seeing Condensing Realm disciples, judging from their aura, even the weakest probably had cultivation of over thirty opened veins.

This was the foundation of the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Even the weakest outer sect disciple, placed in a typical minor sect, would likely be considered an outstanding talent.

Climbing the mountain slowly for nearly half an hour, they finally reached the midpoint, where there was another mountain gate, as Luo Qingxuan called the Inner Mountain Gate.

Upon stepping through the Inner Mountain Gate, Wang Junze could distinctly feel a rich Spiritual Qi rushing towards him.

"Crossing the Inner Mountain Gate marks the official entry into our sect, allowing one to sense the Spirit Gathering Array’s aura," Luo Qingxuan explained again: "Inner sect disciples reside here, where cultivation speed is more than thirty percent faster than at the mountain’s base."

This thirty percent increase in cultivation speed may not sound very daunting at first, but in reality, it is not just that. This is not any temporary array but one that maintains such an effect year-round, which is truly astonishing.

It’s no exaggeration to say that throughout the entire Northern Domain, or even the whole world, there are only a few places that can maintain such a Spirit Gathering Array effect year-round!

"Our sect has fewer than a thousand inner sect disciples, but every one of them is at least a talent who has opened forty-nine veins."

Opened forty-nine veins, what does that mean?

Let’s put it this way: Wang Xin, in the past, opened forty-nine veins himself!

Back then, Wang Xin’s opening of the veins shook Jubei City, leading him to be directly brought in by an elder of the Cloud Mirror Sect as a true disciple, cultivated as a core disciple.

But in the Profound Moon Sword Sect, this is merely the minimum requirement for becoming an inner sect disciple.

Of course, Wang Xin’s talent is not limited to just opening forty-nine veins. He was a genius who comprehended Sword Intent while still in the Condensing Realm.

But regardless, this testifies to the strength of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

"Opening veins, however many, is just the foundation. Truly becoming a strong figure requires talent and comprehension," Su Yuwei said flatly, "Even within the Profound Moon Sword Sect, there are only a few who could truly compare to your sister, Wang Xin."

"Xin’er is indeed a rare talent."

Nodding, Luo Qingxuan did not deny this point and acknowledged it calmly: "If Xin’er had joined our sect, even if not reaching the rank of a true inheritor, she would still be among the top in the inner sect disciples."

After a pause, Luo Qingxuan continued: "But unfortunately, Xin’er practices not the Sword Dao, and moreover...she has already been taken under the Commandery Princess into the Judgment Department."

Profound Moon Sword Sect, calling itself a sword sect, signifies that almost all disciples under its banner practice the Sword Dao!

Of course, saying almost means that naturally, there are a few who specialize in elixirs, or artifact refining, or arrays, but these are in the minority and do not represent the mainstream of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

As for Wang Xin, she walks the path of the Sword Dao and has comprehended the Sword Intent, which is contrary to the cultivation techniques of the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Even with great talent, it would still be difficult to be admitted into the sect, and her status within the Judgment Department means she is decisively disconnected from the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

"No matter how strong the Profound Moon Sword Sect is, my Judgment Department is not weaker than you," Su Yuwei said calmly, "If Xin’er is willing, I can take her back to the Capital City this time."

"???"

Hearing this, Wang Junze couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

What does this mean?

Being able to take Xin’er back to the Capital, yet without hesitation rejecting his own entry into the Judgment Department, what sense does this make?

Su Yuwei naturally did not explain.

"Of course!"

Smiling, Luo Qingxuan replied: "The Director of the Judgment Department is unparalleled in the world. It is precisely because of the Director’s presence in the Capital City that prevents petty evildoers from setting foot there."

Luo Qingxuan had great respect for the Director of the Judgment Department.

In fact, it wasn’t just Luo Qingxuan, even the sect leader of the Profound Moon Sword Sect wouldn’t dare to show the slightest neglect before this Lord Chief.

This is the deterrent power of a top-notch expert, and the reason why Su Yuwei, even in the Northern Domain, can hold such a high identity and status.