Chapter 534 - 534 534 The Secret of Sword Heart Engraving

Chapter 534: Chapter 534: The Secret of “Sword Heart Engraving Chapter 534: Chapter 534: The Secret of “Sword Heart Engraving Jiang Fan laughed heartily.

He waved his hand and said, “I don’t want to learn.”

“I just want to know, where did you learn this technique from?”

This sword technique was incredibly powerful.

Jiang Fan was indeed very tempted.

However, this was Liu Qingxian’s exclusive swordsmanship.

It was best for her to practice it alone and not pass it on to anyone, lest it gets leaked and someone figures out its secrets.

He was worried about the origin of the sword technique and whether it might pose any hidden dangers.

Liu Qingxian did not hide anything and said softly:

“I learned this in a dream.”

In a dream?

Jiang Fan was stunned.

How did she learn such an astonishing swordsmanship in a dream?

Liu Qingxian continued, “Wasn’t I frozen and unconscious that day?”

“At the brink of death, I dreamt of an old man with one arm practicing swordsmanship.”

“The first few moves were exactly like the ‘Sword Heart Engraving’ you mentioned.”

“However, there were several more moves after that.”

“It seemed to be a continuation of the ‘Sword Heart Engraving’.”

“I only remembered one of the moves—’All Things Begin’.”

“If it were you, Fan, with your talent, you might have learned them all.”

A near-death dream?

An old man with one arm practicing swordsmanship?

Is there a stronger sword technique inheritance after the ‘Sword Heart Engraving’?

This information was overwhelming.

It seemed that the ‘Sword Heart Engraving’ comprehended from the meteorite was not simple.

However, what made Jiang Fan feel somewhat helpless was that

it seemed that to learn the subsequent sword techniques, one needed to “enter a dream while near death” to trigger it.

Such a condition was too harsh.

Near death meant barely clinging to life.

In normal combat, most injuries were typically fatal, and your enemy wouldn’t give you the chance to enter a near-death dream.

In battles like the ones at Boundary Mountain, how many disciples and elders were instantly killed?

There was no state of near-death.

Moreover, after dreaming, someone still needed to save you.

Even if someone were lucky enough to meet these conditions,

the problem was,

near death might not necessarily trigger a dream.

This was just Liu Qingxian’s speculation.

Jiang Fan said, “This is a great opportunity for you.”

“I notice your sword technique is not yet perfect, with many flaws.”

“So never pass it on, lest someone discovers its weaknesses.”

Liu Qingxian leaned into his embrace and cooed, “But I want to share it with you.”

“What’s mine is yours.”

“You’ve been so good to me, I should be completely open with you in return.”

Jiang Fan patted her head.

His fondness for this considerate and warm-hearted senior sister grew deeper.

“I possess many unique skills, some of which are not yet perfect.”

“You understand the principle of not being greedy, right?”

“If, in the future, I am fortunate enough to trigger a dream, I will learn it.”

“If I am not destined, I will not force it.”

Liu Qingxian, filled with resentment, opened her small mouth and bit his shoulder.

“You bad guy!”

“You just want me to owe you forever and never leave you!”

This scene,

caused everyone around to feel uneasy.

“I’m uncomfortable, I’m leaving!”

“Return my sword, I’m going home!”

“No more playing!”

Luo Dongcheng also couldn’t stand the sweetness anymore.

He quickly interrupted them and said, “Alright, let’s continue counting the Beast King Demon Cores.”

After that little interruption,

the subsequent tally became quite uneventful.

Even though Xia Chaoge and Liang Feiyan took out over fifty Beast King Demon Cores, it didn’t cause much amazement.

After all, there were already three hundred and fifty Beast King Demon Cores before.

Compared to that, the other people’s gains seemed pale in comparison.

Only after half a day did the count of the Beast King Demon Cores finally end.

Immediately afterward, they also counted the various tasks the disciples of each sect had completed in the past month.

Finally, Ye Cangyuan made the decision to approve Lei Zhenhai’s merit claims for the disciples who participated in the Boundary Mountain battle.

All the merits were approved.

They were busy until nightfall.

A complete merit list finally emerged.

Luo Dongcheng said, “I will only read the top ten names.”

“The list will be posted, and each disciple should check their ranking and come to me to exchange resources accordingly.”

“Tenth place, Jin Zhongming, with 1,300 merit points.”

“Ninth place, Ji Ruyue, with 1,400 merit points.”

“Eighth place, Nie Yunxi, with 1,700 merit points.”

“Seventh place, Li Shiqian, with 1,800 merit points.”

“Sixth place, Xie Liushu, with 1,900 merit points.”

“Fifth place, Hua Xiangchen, with 2,000 merit points.”

“Fourth place, Ouyang Jun, with 2,200 merit points.”

“Third place, Liang Feiyan, with 2,400 merit points.”

“Second place, Xia Chaoge, with 2,800 merit points.”

The list did not provoke any disputes this time.

Because all the mentioned individuals had survived the Boundary Mountain battle.

Each of them received a first-class merit, earning them 1,000 merit points directly!

Additionally, disciples like Jian Linyuan from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion gave their demon cores to them, each receiving several to dozens.

Considering the beast kings they hunted down while guarding the rear and various tasks they completed in the past month.

Making it into the top ten was unquestionable.

The only surprise was.

Jin Zhongming had slipped to tenth place.

Even those like Ji Ruyue and Nie Yunxi, who weren’t very famous female disciples, surpassed him.

It was quite unexpected.

Kong Yuanba’s face darkened and he said, “Zhongming, what on earth were you doing?”

Jin Zhongming was supposed to be the second strongest after Xia Chaoge.

How could he only be in tenth place?

Being scolded publicly again, a trace of malice flashed in Jin Zhongming’s eyes.

He said coldly, “In the Sky-breaking Canyon, Jiang Fan didn’t leave me a single demon core.”

“When the disciples of Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion were distributing their demon cores, I didn’t wait for Jiang Fan and ended up with nothing.”

“Is it strange that others surpassed me?”

Jiang Fan again?

Kong Yuanba was furious.

That guy was intentionally opposing the Giant Sect!

“He better pray he never needs a favor from the Giant Sect!”

After their brief excitement, the disciples who made it into the top ten.

Then perked up their ears to listen to Luo Dongcheng announce the first place.

First place was undoubtedly Jiang Fan.

Those three hundred and fifty Beast King Demon Cores were worth seven thousand merit points, setting him far ahead.

In addition to his numerous battle merits.

They couldn’t even imagine how high his merit points would be.

Luo Dongcheng stared at the list, looking at the number next to Jiang Fan’s name that he personally tallied.

Even he felt parched.

He immediately announced,

“First place, Jiang Fan!”

“Merit points, seventeen thousand!”

How much?

Even Xia Chaoge, who was in second place, couldn’t maintain her calm demeanor.

Her beautiful eyes blinked lightly: “I have 2,800.”

“He has seventeen thousand?”

She felt a bit dazed.

Were their merits even judged by the same standard?

As the second place, she wasn’t even a drop in the bucket compared to Jiang Fan.

Everyone else was also stunned.

Those merit points were incredibly high!

Nangong Xiaoyun couldn’t help but gape, suspecting there had been a mistake.

“Oh my goodness, I even advised him to watch out for someone snatching first place from him.”

“In the end, the combined merit points of the nine others probably wouldn’t even match his!”

Luo Dongcheng’s hand holding the list trembled slightly.

He quickly explained Jiang Fan’s achievements separately.

“Three hundred and fifty Beast King Demon Cores, totaling seven thousand merit points.”

“Boundary Mountain battle, collective first-class merit, one thousand merit points.”

“Found a large amount of timber, personal first-class merit, one thousand merit points.”

“Cut off the ice layer, preventing the first line of defense from collapsing, personal first-class merit, one thousand merit points.”

“Seized the Iron Hammer, successfully attracting Tribulation Thunder, personal first-class merit, one thousand merit points.”

“Distributed numerous Revitalizing Pills and Replenishing Spirit Pills, personal first-class merit, one thousand merit points.”

“Manipulating Tribulation Thunder to destroy the Dead Corpse Army, personal special-class merit, five thousand merit points!”

“Total seventeen thousand merit points.”

Suddenly.

Luo Dongcheng slapped his forehead: “Sorry, I made a mistake in the calculation.”

“Jiang Fan previously completed the Tai Lake rescue mission, earning five hundred merit points.”

“There were still two hundred and fifty points left from last time.”

“The corrected total merit points are.”

“Seventeen thousand seven hundred and fifty points!”

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Recounting discovered an additional seven hundred plus points!

Moreover, the reasons behind each merit left them speechless.

One collective first-class merit.

Four individual first-class merits.

One individual special-class merit.

Each one was indisputable.

“Hiss!”

“So many merits, can he use them all?”

“I can’t even imagine what amazing resources he can exchange for!”

Amid everyone’s envious gazes.

Luo Dongcheng took out a tent from his space storage device.

He went inside and said, “The old rules apply.”

“Entering according to ranking to select resources.”

“First up!”

“Jiang Fan!”