Translated and Edited by: La0o9

TN: I translated the power that a cultivator could get from breaking through a realm a few dozen chapters ago as Superpower, this sounded clunky and didnt quite fit the meaning of the original term. From now on it will be changed to Thaumaturgy, which is closer in meaning to the original term , which essentially means miracle power

Gu Qing Shan stowed away the sword, clasping his fist: Thank you for holding back

Bai Hua Fairy stood up from her throne, suddenly said coldly: You didnt use your full strength

Gu Qing Shan answered: Because this humble one didnt need to

Bai Hua Fairy lightly floated until she stood across Gu Qing Shan, saying: Ah? Thats interesting then

Her eyes glowed a bit looking at Gu Qing Shan and said: Ill give you one chance, prove your words

How do I prove it? Gu Qing Shan asked.

Attack me with your full strength and Ill be the judge Bai Hua Fairy answered.

This is the strongest of the 3 Saints, even Gu Qing Shan at his prime couldnt even scratch her.

Because of that, Gu Qing Shan didnt bother saying useless swords, he only held his sword, pointing the tip at Bai Hua Fairy.

Water Flow Severance!

Gu Qing Shan shouted loudly as he thrust the sword forward.

On the steel sword, endless sword phantoms concentrated into one.

In the blink of an eye, all the sword phantoms flowed out like a tsunami.

The world became silent.

Kong!

As soon as the blinding sword phantoms appeared from the tip, they also disappeared.

Unable to handle this strikes power, the steel sword broke into metal chips and fell down in place, making a harmonious clanking sound.

Gu Qing Shan was stunned.

Bai Hua Fairy slightly shifted her body and was already on her throne again.

This attack was very decent, if we were to consider your age, it truly is extraordinary she commented.

Even though the strike wasnt able to be released, with how high Bai Hua Fairys eyes are, she could easily tell Gu Qing Shans level of sword skills.

She suddenly felt a bit of love for talent.

A sword cultivator without a sword cannot be called a sword cultivator, come and pick a sword, itll be to replace your broken sword Bai Hua Fairy said.

Gu Qing Shan very honestly answered: This sword was originally not mine, it belonged to the rivers ferryman, if your Eminence wish to repay it then please repay him

Bai Hua Fairy unexpectedly frowned, her opinion of Gu Qing Shan changed a bit.

Then Gu Qing Shan once again said: I sincerely hope that your Eminence would act to save them, as Gong Sun Zhi and Ning Yue Xis situation might not be too good

Bai Hua Fairy swung her hand: No need to hurry, they wont die, even if they die I will be able to bring them back

If she had said that much then theres nothing else Gu Qing Shan can say.

If Bai Hua Fairy really have such an ability, then after Gong Sun Zhi died and revived, would my Quest be considered failed or success?

Gu Qing Shan felt very conflicted.

Bai Hua Fairy looked at Gu Qing Shan a bit then said: You dont need to worry too much, if I tell you to choose a sword, then just come and choose a sword

A Saints words are the law, once said it will not be easily changed.

Then, Im grateful to your Eminence

Gu Qing Shan could only clasp his hand and bowed.

Bai Hua Fairy swung her long sleeves, as five Longswords flew into the palace, neatly lined up in front of Gu Qing Shan.

Seeing them, Gu Qing Shans mood churned a bit.

As a sword cultivator, its been so long since he had seen a truly trustworthy sword.

As something that Bai Hua Fairy would keep, of course there wouldnt be any thats only good in appearance.

He walked forward, choosing his partner from now on very carefully.

Bai Hua Fairy lifted her face full of interest with her hand, her bare feet crossed on the ten thousand flower throne.

This youth had gone and studied the naming of sword styles, this type of thing that takes effort yet never bring about any results is too far-out, so no one has really done it before.

This type of person, which sword would he choose?

She kept silent and looked at the scene in front of her, waiting for the youth to pick.

Gu Qing Shan glanced over the 5 swords, then walked towards the leftmost one, pulling it out.

A clang was heard and then Sword Will filled the air.

Based on their quality, weapons can be divided into 5 grades which are Sharp, Treasure, Spirit, Law and Dao.

This sword only needs to be held in hand to feel the overwhelming killing intent from it.

A sword that hold a will is extremely rare, it could already be considered a Law-grade weapon.

A sword like this is so very valuable, that it could drive the numerous sword cultivator of the land into a frenzy.

Gu Qing Shan sighed, then returned the sword into its sheath.

He then looked at the other swords.

Hm, why didnt you choose that one? Bai Hua Fairy asked.

The sword that Gu Qing Shan had picked up first is a good sword without a doubt.

The first reason is that its too valuable, with my cultivation, even if I use it, I cant protect it Gu Qing Shan answered.

The second? Bai Hua Fairy asked.

The second reason is that the sword holds too much killing intent, it would affect my judgement when using the sword

But you once said, to hold a sword you only need a single thought, and thats the thought to kill Bai Hua Fairy still hasnt let him go.

Ah, but the thought to kill must be mine, not the swords Gu Qing Shan replied, Ive not even thought about anything and it had already emitted killing intent, then would I be using it, or would it be using me? Its very possible to become its slave, turned into a killing machine

Bai Hua Fairy was silent and didnt ask anymore.

In fact, the previous owner of this sword called himself the Demonic Human Sword Cultivator, who died because he had attracted a Tianma who devoured his soul.

The second sword was a deep red color, as it silently floated there you can feel an intense burning heat

When Gu Qing Shan held the sword and tried to infuse it with spirit energy, the sword let out a searing flame.

This would be a Fire-element sword, any sword cultivator that awaken Fire-element root that use it will increase their strength many times over.

The third sword was black without any shine, as it moved it remained silent and didnt let out a single sound.

The fourth sword let out a soul-piercing shriek as you swung it, able to confuse the opponents mind.

The fifth sword was a bit long, it didnt have a sheath and felt heavy in the hand, yet when he swung it, he felt it fit naturally.

As Gu Qing Shan tried to infuse it with spirit energy, the sword itself didnt change, but you could instinctively feel a sense of steadiness.

Holding the sword, Gu Qing Shan suddenly felt a sense of safety.

Gu Qing Shan happily held the sword as he bowed to Bai Hua Fairy and said: I wish to take this one

The moment that she saw Gu Qing Shan took this sword, Bai Hua Fairy was holding her breath.

It was only when he chose the sword, only when he spoke did Bai Hua Fairy finally breathed out slowly.

The swords before, why didnt you choose them? Bai Hua Fairy asked without changing her expression.

The 2nd sword was suitable for Fire-element root cultivators, while my own spirit energy element hasnt awakened, so its not for me

The 3rd sword is one used for sly sword style, it doesnt suit my wind slash style

The 4th swords power was very decent, but as a sword cultivator, I believe what we pursue is sword arts, not relying on tricks

Gu Qing Shan coolly explained himself.

Swords were originally the thing he felt most interested in, so whenever hes asked, he would always speak with enthusiasm.

As Bai Hua Fairy heard that, she asked: Then why did you choose the 5th sword? I can tell you that this sword was only added to round up the number, the weakest of the five its not too late to change your choice

Gu Qing Shan shook his head: This sword fits me very well; I dont need to change

Bai Hua Fairy asked again: It doesnt have any characteristics, and it has never been used by anyone to fight against a foe, why do you like it so much?

Gu Qing Shan checked his War God UI, confirming that the sword doesnt have a single Skill on it, a clean slate.

But Gu Qing Shan could feel instinctively, for some reason, that he wouldnt want to pass up on this sword no matter what.

With his dozen years of experience using swords, as he held this sword in hand, he could feel it as a part of his body, like a partner that understands everything there is to understand about him.

Gu Qing Shan hesitated for a bit, then answered, embarrassed: The sword just feels right in my hand, I dont feel like changing it

As Bai Hua Fairy heard that, she felt a sense of nostalgia.

In her memory, the voice thats been buried for numerous years was heard once again.

Ling er, Ive spent so much effort to find for you these ten swords, every single one of them is much stronger than the one you have, why do you still refuse? (1)

The girl smiled and answered: Maybe its because I chose it myself, this one just feels right

She continued: A sword is a companion for your whole life, if it doesnt feel right, so what if its better? Right, you dont need to come here so much anymore, especially the next few days, I

am about to break through, those words couldnt be said, as the other persons face has changed and shouted angrily.

Hypocritical wench, since you dont want an invitation but rather a punishment, Ill give you one day to consider becoming my Dao companion, if your answer doesnt satisfy me, Ill destroy your whole sect!

Then the man turned into the wind and left.

One day later, the few hundred people of her sect was all massacred, only the girl had survived because of the sect masters protection, silently left.

Bai Hua Fairy bit her lip.

This sword, was my sword from many years ago, she looked at the youth below and softly said.

Ah, then my apologies, Ill choose another one then Gu Qing Shan said.

Hes a bit sorrowful, accidentally choosing Her Eminences sword right away like that, he can only hope that she wont get angry.

He still needs her help saving people after all.

No need, this Saint has long gone on a different path, swords and such weapons are no longer necessary

If you feel that it fits your hand, that means it had also chosen you -use it, treat it well

Bai Hua Fairy slowly spoke

Ill also give you the sheath

From the air, she grabbed a sword sheath, looked at it for a moment before throwing it to him.

The sheath was simple and natural, black from top to bottom, as Gu Qing Shan received it, he also sheathed the sword.

Thank you your Eminence Gu Qing Shan said.

Bai Hua Fairy sat there silent for a while, then suddenly spoke again: This swords name is Earth (TN: the ground, not planet Earth)

Earth? Gu Qing Shan was surprised

Yes, the Earth is able to hold all beings, nurture all living creatures, a miracle only accomplishable by the worlds law itself, and so this sword is the Earth sword

The sword weighs 86,370,000 tons, which carries the Spirit Thaumaturgy I Am Heavy

I Am Heavy, means that the user of the sword would only feel a regular swords weight, all things in the world would also not feel its weight, only when facing an enemy, will they face the full power of 86,370,000 tons

Bai Hua Fairys eyes looked into the distance, her mouth lifted into a sarcastic smirk as she said: The Earth sword was passed down for 100,000 years in our sect, never used as a weapon to fight against an enemy, only a valuable treasure. The stories passed down was that it could be used to contact the Divinity after the Old Age, a sword intended to be used for ceremonial purposes

After 100 thousand years, our sect had already fallen in grace, and only each generations sect master would know about it. I was to be the next sect master, thats why I had this sword. Unfortunately I made some bad friends when I was young, leading to the destruction of our already exhausted sect

Note: (1) Ling er: the er is usually used after a name, it basically means little one. Its usage is very similar to the -chan suffix in Japanese. A senior would call their juniors this to show fondness, regardless of gender; or it can also be used by a male to call a female affectionately, both romantically and non-romantically.