I Can See Through Everything-Chapter 572

"This Tianxu City is truly enormous."

Lu Qing stood mid-air, gazing ahead with a look of wonder in his eyes.

Unlike any city he had seen before, Tianxu City wasn't composed of buildings and streets. Instead, towering peaks were scattered throughout the city, with countless pavilions, palaces, and cultivators’ cave dwellings built upon them.

Between the mountains, spirit cranes soared through the sky, and mists curled around the peaks.

This wasn’t a city—it was a celestial paradise.

"Most who come to Tianxu City are highly accomplished cultivators. Golden Core Realm cultivators are everywhere, and Nascent Soul experts appear frequently."

Daoist Wubao chuckled. "With so many powerful cultivators, the standard of living here naturally exceeds that of ordinary cities."

Lu Qing nodded in agreement.

Such powerful cultivators could fly through the skies and burrow through the earth with ease. Since their cultivation environments mattered greatly, they certainly wouldn’t settle for cramped mortal dwellings.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, we're heading off to regroup with our fellow disciples. What are your plans?" asked Senior Sister Ye—Ye Qingzhu.

"This is my first time in Tianxu City, so I thought I'd wander around a bit and get a feel for the place."

"In that case, let’s part ways here. We disciples of the Qiankun Sect will be staying temporarily at Yuheng Peak. If you ever need us, just send someone with this token."

Ye Qingzhu respectfully handed Lu Qing a white jade token.

Seeing the solemn look on her face, Lu Qing gave a slight smile and accepted the token without refusal.

"Then I shall shamelessly accept."

Seeing him take the token, Ye Qingzhu and the others smiled in relief, clearly pleased.

"Then we’ll take our leave for now, Fellow Daoist Chen."

"Goodbye, Brother Chen."

"Until we meet again, Fellow Daoist Chen."

Watching them transform into streams of light and disappear into the distance, Lu Qing finally looked away.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, where should we go next?"

Daoist Wubao had been quietly waiting by his side and now asked.

"I’ll leave that to you, Daoist. I’m completely unfamiliar with Tianxu City," said Lu Qing with a shake of his head.

Daoist Wubao thought for a moment. "We don’t yet know much about the secret realm brewing in Sacred Tianxu Mountain. Why don’t we explore the city a bit first, then find a place to stay while we gather more information?"

"Sounds good," Lu Qing nodded.

The two wandered around Tianxu City and eventually chose a relatively remote and inconspicuous peak to rent two Golden Core-level cave dwellings.

Because a new secret realm was about to emerge from Sacred Tianxu Mountain, countless powerful cultivators from all over had flocked here.

While the city wasn’t exactly bursting at the seams, cultivators filled every corner.

Naturally, this surge also drove up the price of cave dwellings.

Luckily, if Lu Qing lacked anything, it wasn’t spirit stones.

Renting a cave dwelling was no trouble at all.

In fact, if he weren’t trying to keep a low profile, he might have gone for a Nascent Soul-level dwelling.

Once he settled in, Lu Qing took out a jade slip and began reading.

He had picked it up while wandering the city—a piece of intel on Tianxu City and Sacred Tianxu Mountain, sold by a street vendor. Both he and Daoist Wubao had each bought a copy.

He extended his Divine Soul and delved into the jade slip. Before long, he had absorbed all the information within and nodded in understanding.

"So that’s how it is. The city is filled with spiritual peaks, but the seven grandest ones are the core of Tianxu City. Among them, Tianxu Peak is the very heart of the city and the secluded cultivation site of the former Tianxu City Lord."

"As for Sacred Tianxu Mountain, the secret realm it’s brewing lies on the northern mid-slope. A Nascent Soul expert skilled in divination predicted it will be fully formed and accessible within a month."

"This particular secret realm has already caused tremendous ripples even before its emergence. Some Nascent Soul experts have even foretold that it may be the most mystical secret realm born of Sacred Tianxu Mountain in the past ten thousand years."

"As a result, not only have cultivators from nearby continents gathered, but powerful sects from far-flung regions have also sent their elite disciples to compete for fortune."

…

Piece by piece, Lu Qing digested the information from the jade slip, gradually forming a clear picture of Tianxu City and Sacred Tianxu Mountain.

In short, this secret realm was anything but ordinary.

It hadn’t even appeared yet, but the power it emitted already had Nascent Soul experts on high alert.

With major sects, noble clans, and even rogue cultivators swarming in, it was bound to become a battleground for fortune and destiny.

"Such a grand occasion is certainly worth the journey."

Lu Qing's heart stirred with anticipation.

With so many powerful cultivators in one place, the secret realm would surely see fierce competition.

It would be the perfect opportunity for him to observe the Dao arts and techniques of countless sects and factions—an invaluable experience.

Just as Lu Qing was lost in thought, a ripple of energy came from outside the cave dwelling.

Upon inspection, he saw it was Daoist Wubao and opened the entrance for him.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, have you finished going over the information in the jade slip?"

"Just finished. I only wonder how reliable it is."

"The intel came from the Baixiao Sect. They have a good reputation. They wouldn’t tarnish their name by spreading false information," said Daoist Wubao with a smile. "Besides, these aren’t exactly secrets. It’s likely accurate."

"I see," Lu Qing nodded slightly.

The Tianyuan Great World was vast, with countless sects and factions. He couldn’t possibly know them all.

"If what’s written in the jade slip is true, the secret realm will attract many experts—including top-tier Golden Core cultivators like that one from the Overlord Clan. I’m afraid it’ll be hard for us to compete for any true opportunities. Will you still be going in, Daoist?" Lu Qing asked.

"That’s actually what I wanted to discuss with you," said Daoist Wubao at once. "I didn’t expect this secret realm to attract so much attention."

"Once inside, I suggest we stick to the outer regions and avoid the core areas. That way, we won’t get caught in the clashes between those heaven-defying geniuses."

"What do you think?"

"That sounds ideal," Lu Qing agreed. "I was thinking the same. We’ll treat this as a chance to broaden our horizons. As for seizing opportunities… we’ll leave that to fate."

Hearing this, Daoist Wubao let out a sigh of relief.

Truthfully, he had felt a bit awkward bringing it up.

After all, he was the one who had suggested exploring the secret realm together. Backing out now felt somewhat shameful.

But there was no helping it. Before arriving, Daoist Wubao had no idea the brewing secret realm in Sacred Tianxu Mountain would draw the attention of so many powerful factions.

The moment he saw Batian and Shen Zangfeng, he knew there was no hope of contending for great fortunes.

Even though Lu Qing was clearly mysterious and likely hiding much of his strength, it was still highly unlikely he could rival the likes of the Overlord Clan’s Dao Child or the direct heir of the Heaven-Shattering Sword Sect.

That was why he proposed sticking to the periphery—better to stay safe and learn than get swept away in someone else’s calamity.

Fortunately, Lu Qing didn’t blame or mock him in the end, which greatly relieved Daoist Wubao.

After all, over the days they had spent together, he had truly come to see Lu Qing as a friend.

He didn’t want anything to come between them.

Now that he had relaxed, Daoist Wubao suddenly recalled something and said, “By the way, Fellow Daoist Chen, I went out for another stroll just now and heard some news. I wonder if you’d be interested?”

“Oh? What is it?” Lu Qing asked with curiosity.

“I heard that there will be a rare treasure auction tonight atop Tianji Peak. Would you care to attend?”

“An auction?” Lu Qing was slightly taken aback.

“That’s right. Sacred Tianxu Mountain contains many spatial caverns filled with opportunities and treasures. Every year, countless cultivators come to seek fortune and adventure.”

“Most, naturally, find nothing. But every now and then, a lucky cultivator might stumble upon a great opportunity.”

“Over time, more and more treasures accumulated in the hands of these cultivators. But not every treasure suits the one who finds it.” 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

“So some began to trade amongst themselves. However, private trades often led to problems—ambushes, theft, even murder.”

“To resolve this, Tianxu City stepped in and began hosting official rare treasure auctions at regular intervals.”

“This ensured that cultivators could sell their treasures safely—and Tianxu City could also earn a handsome commission.”

“Originally, this auction at Tianji Peak was scheduled for next month.”

“But seeing how many powerful figures have gathered recently, the city authorities decided to hold it early, hoping to make a killing before the secret realm appears.”

As Lu Qing listened to Daoist Wubao’s explanation, he felt a strange sense of déjà vu.

In his previous life, he’d often read about such auctions in cultivation novels.

Now he was about to experience one firsthand.

“Well, Fellow Daoist Chen? Interested?”

“Of course,” Lu Qing replied at once. “I’ve never been to one of these so-called auctions. I should definitely go and see it for myself.”

“Then shall we head out together this evening?”

“Sounds good.”

After Daoist Wubao left, a flicker of excitement lit up Lu Qing’s eyes.

To think he’d actually caught one of these legendary auctions.

“I wonder if my ability will let me spot a hidden gem during the auction…”

He gently touched his eyes and murmured to himself.

After a while, Lu Qing calmed his mind and began regulating his breathing to enter a meditative state for cultivation.

Silently activating his ability, Lu Qing started studying the inheritance of the Seven-Star Sword Formation he had obtained earlier that day.

The Seven-Star Sword Formation, left behind by the cultivator known as Qixingzi, was extraordinarily profound.

Unlike Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi, which had an incredibly high threshold for entry—requiring at least the Nascent Soul Realm—this technique could at least be studied by Golden Core cultivators.

However, in terms of complexity, the Seven-Star Sword Formation was even more intricate than Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi.

To even begin learning it, one had to first comprehend and condense the Seven-Star Sword Qi.

And that Seven-Star Sword Qi was formed by fusing seven foundational sword intents.

So the first step to entering this sword path was to comprehend all seven of those basic sword intents.

“The seven foundational intents of the Seven-Star Sword Intent are: Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang.”

“Though called basic, each one is tremendously powerful.”

“For an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, even grasping a single one would elevate them to the peak of their realm.”

“To comprehend and fuse all seven into the Seven-Star Sword Intent would make one virtually unrivaled in the Golden Core Realm.”

“And should one truly master the Seven-Star Sword Formation and deploy the sword array…”

“Then even against eighth or ninth-transformation Golden Core cultivators, they would be more than capable of putting up a fight.”

Information about the Seven-Star Sword Formation filled Lu Qing’s mind.

Of course, mastering all seven foundational intents and fusing them was no easy feat.

Though it didn’t demand quite the monstrous aptitude that Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi required, it was still extremely high.

At the very least, only a supreme genius with a top-grade innate Golden Core could hope to succeed.

After all, this was the pride and joy of a Five-Tribulation Nascent Soul expert.

Without the necessary talent, there was no way to comprehend it.

“Then let’s start with these seven foundational sword intents.”

With that thought, Lu Qing fully immersed himself in learning the Seven-Star Sword Formation using his ability.

Immediately, wisps of sword intent began to emanate from his body.

As one of the rare Perfect Golden Core cultivators, Lu Qing’s talent was beyond dispute.

Even flawless top-grade Golden Cores couldn’t compare to him.

Not to mention, he had his special ability to aid him.

On top of that, his sword cultivation was already formidable.

Not only had he comprehended a Sword Dao Domain, but he had even grasped a trace of the profound mysteries behind Heaven-Shattering Sword Qi, creating the Minor Heaven-Shattering Sword, a powerful sword art within the Golden Core Realm.

Thus, while others—even top-grade Golden Core cultivators—might find the seven foundational sword intents nearly impossible to grasp…

To Lu Qing, they were merely challenges to overcome.

As the sword intent around him grew denser, it wasn’t long before he had fully comprehended the Tianquan Sword Intent, one of the seven.

Without pausing, Lu Qing pressed on and began studying the next one.

Time passed, and one after another, the foundational sword intents of the Seven-Star Sword Intent were gradually comprehended and condensed by Lu Qing.

By the time Daoist Wubao came knocking again, Lu Qing had already mastered the sixth of the seven foundational sword intents.