Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 629 - 625: Immortal Sword in Hand

Lu Ren, not pleased, said, "This doesn't work, that doesn't work, and yet you claim everything is negotiable. You're clearly insincere."

Yang Jian let out a bitter laugh; what Lu Ren desired were things he couldn't provide, leaving him somewhat helpless. After all, the Lampwick was secretly gifted to Lu Ren's token by Chenxiang, and it couldn't be justified either in emotion or in principle.

After some contemplation, Yang Jian clasped his hands and said, "Aside from that, I can give you anything else."

Seeing Yang Jian's demeanor, Lu Ren was also somewhat surprised. It was hard to imagine someone with a Celestial Immortal's stature having such magnanimity and vigor.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Give me all your mastered divine power techniques and Taoism techniques outside of your sect, and I'll give you the Lampwick."

"No problem!"

Yang Jian agreed without hesitation, fearing that Lu Ren might change his mind. Though he titled himself as the True Monarch of Pure Origin and Profound Path, considering that he works at the Celestial Court as a contractor and his salary from there was meager, his financial situation was indeed quite pressing.

After saying this, he took out a Jade Scroll and recorded several divine power techniques and profound and mysterious Taoist skills on it. The transaction was completed with a handover between him and Lu Ren.

Lu Ren weighed the Jade Scroll, revealing a slight smile as he saw dozens of true techniques and hundreds of divine power techniques inside.

After all, anything that caught Yang Jian's eye was definitely not simple.

After acquiring the Lampwick, Yang Jian visibly relaxed, clearly indicating that the Lampwick was crucial not just for Chenxiang but also immensely important to him. It was something he was determined to obtain by any means, and now that he acquired it peacefully, Yang Jian was quite pleased.

Avoiding a fight was naturally a good thing. Although he cared little about the other's background, because if it came to backgrounds, few could match against him. Moreover, while the Patrol Bureau of the Spirit Official Hall had hidden talents, most of its members were living idly.

Looking at Lu Ren, Yang Jian suddenly said, "Fellow Daoist, how about we exchange a few moves?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ren was visibly intrigued, but in the end, he slightly shook his head and said, "I'd rather not. I am a lover of peace and not fond of fighting!"

"..."

Looking at Lu Ren's towering and robust figure, standing nearly two meters tall, though lesser than the Giant Spirit Warriors, he was absolutely not to be underestimated. Furthermore, his entire power was so well-hidden and not revealed in the slightest.

As for the eighteen-grade Celestial Immortal Spell on the surface, it was entirely his camouflage; he, with a wealth of battle experience, could clearly tell.

Yang Jian, seeing this, said again, "Let's just compete in some martial arts techniques without using True Power, how about that? It won't cause much impact."

Though Lu Ren was eager to try, he did not immediately agree. He indeed wished to see the strength of Celestial Immortal Level beings in this Journey to the West World, but with his criminal record, revealing true power could lead to serious consequences.

Having wronged someone of high status, who is scheming to suppress you, especially a woman, unless you overthrew the entire Celestial Court, being discovered meant he couldn't survive in the Three Realms.

"I wonder why the True Monarch is choosing to spar with someone like me?"

Yang Jian smiled slightly and said, "No need to belittle yourself, fellow Daoist. I'm a good judge of character; my intuition tells me you definitely have True Skill."

After a brief thought, Lu Ren confirmed, "I hope this matter won't be spread, and afterward, let it be as if we never met."

Although curious, Yang Jian, understanding everyone has their secrets, readily agreed.

Upon entering earlier, the gaze from Lu Ren made his long-conditioned battle instincts cause his body hair to stand on end, and his spinal cord tensed up, muscles tightening.

Such a sensation had not been felt for many years. Even during the sparring with Sun Wukong, both parties had restrained themselves, lacking the deadly threat experienced during the Shang and Zhou war. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

However, this long-lost sense of danger filled him once again, which is why he persistently sought to spar with Lu Ren.

A leading individual with strength no weaker than his was willing to settle in this Patrol Bureau, stirring mixed emotions within Yang Jian.

Whether to lament the hidden talents in this Patrol Bureau or the swift changes of the times, he was unsure.

As for whether any earth-shattering secrets were concealed here... Yang Jian had no desire whatsoever to uncover any of it.

If the Celestial Court were overturned, he might even find amusement in it.

Moreover, with his life's affairs in disarray, he had no leisure to meddle in others' businesses.

Lu Ren nodded, turned with his hands behind his back, and walked to the table where the Immortal Sword lay, slowly drawing the Longsword.

Clang!

The Longsword resonated with a low hum, emanating a melodious sword sound.

Gazing at the mirror-like blade, Lu Ren couldn't help but praise, "Every time I behold this sword, I am impressed by its exquisite craftsmanship, the meticulous choice of materials, and the over three hundred array formations intricately engraved on it, layered to perfection.

Only a master of the Array Path who is proficient in Artifact Refining Skill could achieve such a feat. What surprised me is that it was produced on an assembly line. If a full-scale war erupted, with the Celestial Craft Hall operating at full capacity, they could produce ten thousand such Longswords in a single day."

Even just this point reflects the terrifying foundation of the Celestial Court in this world, an unimaginable behemoth if placed in contemporary times.

In contemporary times, with the resurgence of spiritual energy and the retreat of Outer Gods, both the Celestial Palace and Ling Mountain are in a state of extreme weakness.

Holding the Longsword, Lu Ren walked towards the courtyard, meeting the earnest gaze of Yang Jian head-on, whose Three-Pointed Double-Bladed Spear was already in hand.

Lu Ren said wryly, "True Monarch, there's no need for such seriousness. It's merely a simple sparring."

Though said so, it was well known that there's no foremost in literature and no second in martial arts. Though avoiding the use of True Power, Lu Ren's mastery of Sword Dao had long reached an Extraordinary to Saint level, having entered the Tao and reached unprecedented heights according to the system's evaluation.

Yang Jian said cautiously, "It seems you've traveled a considerable distance in the path of Sword Dao, fellow Daoist."

Lu Ren smiled faintly, with an air of ease, "It's merely a bit of understanding."

Following that, both fell into silence. The next second, Yang Jian's eyes suddenly widened, the vertical pattern on his forehead faintly glowing golden, as he took the initiative, lunging towards Lu Ren with an arrow step, his Three-Pointed Double-Bladed Spear lifting upward, his robust physique now shimmering with a golden jade luster.

Hum!

The Three-Pointed Double-Bladed Spear slashed through the air, tearing through the void with a dull sound erupting instantly.

Lu Ren, seeing this, showed no intention of retreating. Instead, he twisted forward, the sword sound resonating high, resembling a Celestial Dragon ascending from the abyss, bearing extreme power that heavily parried Yang Jian's Three-Pointed Double-Bladed Spear.

What the hell?

Yang Jian only felt an unimaginably immense power exploding from the Longsword, as if hundreds of mountains were pressing down on him all at once.