First Immortal of the Sword

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Su Yi stood on the peak of a mountain near the banks of Billowing Sky River, his hands behind his back as he stared up into the gathering tribulation clouds.

“This is your tribulation of metamorphosis,” he said.
“Once you overcome it, you can condense a spiritual body, and you’ll be a true ghost cultivator.”

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A picturesque beauty in a red dress floated to his side.
She looked utterly nervous and uncertain. 

Earlier, while they were still in the black awning boat, Su Yi sensed a strange movement from within the Soul-Nurturing Gourd.
He then learned that, during her cultivation, Qing Wan had sensed something: a tribulation targeting her was imminent.

Su Yi immediately realized that it was already time for Qing Wan to cast aside her ethereal form, break through, and undergo metamorphosis.

Her impending tribulation was the result of her imminent breakthrough and metamorphosis.
She was about to break into the Origin Dao.

Thus, Su Yi immediately led Qing Wan to the mountaintop, where they began their preparations.

“Mystic Master, I’m not afraid of the tribulation, I’m just worried that… If I fail, I….
I won’t be here to accompany you any longer,” Qing Wan said timidly.
Her voice was soft and clear. 

“I’m here.
How could I possibly let anything happen to you?” Su Yi laughed dryly.
“All you need to do is focus on your tribulation.
No matter what happens, you don’t need to pay it any heed.”

This was just a teensy little tribulation of metamorphosis, that’s all.
With Qing Wan’s foundations, she could effortlessly overcome it.

After all, Qing Wan’s soul body was incomparably rare and pure.
Among ghosts, she had an extraordinary spirit root and an outstanding foundation. 

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Furthermore, she practiced the Ten Directions Asura Sutra, the ghost cultivator’s ultimate Daoist canon.
Throughout their time together, she’d even had his personal guidance and instruction.
How could a mere tribulation of metamorphosis threaten her?

“Mm!” Qing Wan nodded firmly, then took a deep breath.
Her earlier nervousness and uncertainty vanished without a trace.
That beautiful face, still slightly soft with baby fat, filled with calm determination. 

Su Yi silently stepped back.

“Master, Miss Qing Wan’s tribulation of metamorphosis is way more terrifying than mine,” said Yuan Heng gravely.

The tribulation had yet to finish taking shape, but the air of impending calamity permeated heaven and earth.
His heart shook.

“Indeed, this tribulation isn’t ordinary,” said Su Yi casually.
“But it’s not overly heaven-defying either.”

Unlike the seemingly taboo power of the tribulation he encountered as he broke into the Grain Avoidance Realm, Qing Wan’s impending tribulation was still within the normal bounds.

Of course, in the eyes of the Azure Continent’s cultivators, her tribulation was still shocking and rare.

The tribulation clouds overhead grew increasingly dense and oppressive.

Suddenly, a streak of dazzling light shot over from the distant skies.
It was headed right toward them. 

It was a group of over twenty people, a grand and mighty processession.

When they saw Qing Wan preparing to undergo tribulation on the mountaintop, they burst into uproar. 

“What a terrifying tribulation! Don’t tell me that’s an ancient, powerful ghost?”

“Interesting! That ghost wants to undergo its tribulation of metamorphosis!”

“Since when did such a mighty ghost haunt the banks of Billowing Sky River?”

“Who cares where she came from? A monster like her must be destroyed.
We must remove her from this world!”

Their voices echoed through the air as they rapidly approached, forceful and aggressive. 

When Yuan Heng saw them, his expression was instantly solemn.
“Master, it’s the cultivators on that treasure ship we just passed!”

“Mm,” said Su Yi, just as calm as before.
He turned and faced Qing Wan.
“Remember what I said earlier.
Focus on overcoming your tribulation.
You needn’t concern yourself with anything else.”

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These new arrivals initially stunned her, but when she heard Su Yi’s words, she felt as if she’d found her rock, and she instantly calmed down. 

She whispered, “Mystic Master, if I… If I successfully undergo metamorphosis, can I call you master too?”

Her eyelashes fluttered.
It seemed she was embarrassed and uncertain, but also somewhat eager.

“You’re about to undergo tribulation.
Why are you thinking about that now?” Su Yi couldn’t help but laugh.
“Once you’ve successfully overcome your tribulation, you can call me whatever you please.”

Qing Wan instantly smiled, giving her beautiful little face a newfound charm.
She nodded firmly.
“Mm!”

Then, she turned around and gazed into the dome of heaven.
Abundant, indomitable energy surged around her graceful figure, and her beautiful phoenix eyes were suddenly bright and profound.

As her dress swayed around her, she looked like she’d walked out of a painting.
She was like an immortal amongst ghosts, and her disposition now seemed as cold and serene as snow.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The approaching cultivators stopped and stood in the skies not far from the mountain, one by one.
Their leader was none other than the lavishly-dressed, charming Madam Miaohua.

When she saw Su Yi and Yuan Heng, this Gathering Stars Realm expert of the Great Chu furrowed her painted brow.
“It’s you?”

Practically simultaneously, Ling Yunhe and Qing Ya recognized them.
Both were stunned. 

“Master, they….” Qing Ya opened her mouth to say something, only for Ling Yunhe to cut her off without so much as a shift in his expression.

He transmitted, “Don’t make our connection public.
Let’s watch and see what happens.”

“Uh….” Qing Ya’s bright eyes blinked, and she stared curiously up at the floating Qing Wan.
She couldn’t help but widen her eyes in amazement. 

Wah! What a pretty ghost!