bookbashuk Chapter 488 The Fifth Realm of Swordsmanship
Chapter 488 The Fifth Realm of Swordsmanship
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Chongxian replied, "Reporting to the Heavenly Venerable."
Kendo is divided into sword stance and sword intent.
Sword skills are divided into four minor realms: beginner, minor mastery, major mastery, and perfection.
Generally speaking, as long as one is a cultivator and is willing to put in the effort, achieving a minor mastery of sword techniques is not a problem.
However, if one wants to call oneself or be respected as a sword cultivator, one must at least have mastered the Great Perfection of Sword Technique.
However, it is extremely difficult to comprehend the Great Perfection of Sword Technique. Without sword talent, even if one possesses the Golden Core or Nascent Soul cultivation, there is no chance of mastering the Great Perfection of Sword Technique.
Unless external tools are used, a lot of time is spent polishing.
However, this approach is counterproductive.
After all, for a Golden Core cultivator, the improvement of their strength by a fully mastered sword technique is negligible.
It would be better to save time and use it for cultivation.
As long as one knows how to use a sword and practices swordsmanship and magic, its power should not be underestimated.
What Zhang Chongxian said is also the main reason why sword cultivators are so rare.
In the Xuanqiong Immortal Cultivation World, a cultivator who uses a sword is not necessarily a sword cultivator.
In the eyes of most cultivators, the sword is just one of thousands of weapons for fighting enemies.
In their eyes, cultivation level is strength. As long as the cultivation level is high enough, they don't care about anything else and can kill you in one move.
It's simply impossible to spend a lot of time pursuing that elusive pinnacle of swordsmanship.
It's not like you can't improve your realm without practicing swordsmanship.
Breaking through to the Great Perfection of Sword Technique is extremely difficult, and most cultivators do not pursue it.
It is extremely difficult, at least in the Xuanqiong Immortal Cultivation World.
When one reaches the pinnacle, one's sword aura will no longer be limited to the direction of the sword's edge.
Rather, it is the sword cultivator himself who merges with the aura, and can generate a faint resonance with the surrounding world.
Even if someone without talent refines a spiritual herb like Sword Intent Grass, which aids in sword cultivation, they will not be able to break through.
Of course, if one has the guidance of a cultivator who has reached the realm of sword intent, breaking through will be relatively easier.
Zhang Zhongba, the first ancestor of the Zhang family, was a sword cultivator who had entered the realm of sword intent.
He left behind his own insights into the way of the sword.
Zhang Chongxian had a good talent for swordsmanship, and with Zhang Zhongba's careful training, he mastered perfect sword techniques when he broke through to the Golden Core stage.
He later comprehended the sword intent of Nirvana.
Finally, in the endless darkness, he brought his annihilating sword intent a step closer.
As for the rest of the Zhang family, apart from a few elders who had reached the Great Perfection of Sword Technique, most of the Foundation Establishment Hall Masters and clansmen were only at the Minor Perfection of Sword Technique.
As for the Qi Refining disciples, half have entered the basics, while the other half have not yet reached that level.
Zhang Chongxian ignored the twitching corner of Po Xie's mouth.
He continued, "Breaking through the perfect sword stance will lead to a new realm of swordsmanship, the realm of sword intent!"
Upon reaching the realm of sword intent, a connection begins to form between the swordsman and his sword.
The sword is like an extension of one's own limbs.
It was as if it had come back to life.
It significantly enhances their own combat capabilities.
Even a peak Golden Core cultivator wouldn't dare underestimate a mid-Golden Core cultivator who has mastered sword intent.
The moment a cultivator comprehends sword intent, they can refine their own unique natal sword or natal sword pellet!
At this point, Zhang Chongxian fell silent.
The Venerable Breaker asked in confusion, "Why did you stop talking?"
Zhang Chongxian was taken aback:
"Senior, that's all I know."
Upon hearing this, Venerable Po Xie let out a long sigh.
He never expected that the sword path inheritance in the Xuanqiong Immortal Cultivation World would be so underground.
But thinking about it, it makes sense.
Tens of thousands of years ago, the first late-stage Nascent Soul sword cultivator to break into the hall had only reached the third level of sword intent—meaning the true self.
At first glance, Zhang Chongxian's talent in swordsmanship was far superior to his own.
Once one has mastered the sword technique in this realm, one can call oneself a sword cultivator.
In the Upper Realm, even if you comprehend sword intent, it's uncertain whether others will even consider you a sword cultivator.
Listen carefully.
Swordsmanship is divided into five realms.
As you said, the first level of sword mastery is the first hurdle for sword cultivators.
The second realm of sword intent is divided into three levels.
First level: intention follows the heart; second level: intention manifests in form; third level: intention is the true self.
"The so-called intention following the heart means knowing the name of the sword intent you have comprehended, such as the annihilation sword intent you have condensed."
For example, the sword intent of fire, the sword intent of wind, and the sword intent of ice.
Comprehending the essence of swordsmanship significantly enhances one's combat strength and killing power.
However, this is only intentional and not intangible. The sword energy you unleash is already in a transparent state, and it only becomes substantial when you cast a spell.
Upon reaching the second level, where intention manifests into form, even without casting spells, a casual strike becomes a tangible sword blade.
"You should have made some discoveries during the battle outside the palace earlier."
At this point, the Heavenly Venerable of Exorcism paused for a moment.
But Zhang Chongxian's eyes revealed confusion.
He had been in endless darkness for so long that he had almost forgotten his former sword energy.
In addition, he was so focused on killing the sword slaves that he didn't pay any attention.
Thinking it over, he casually condensed a sword intent in his hand.
The sword intent was black and gold in color.
You can even touch it by extending your finger.
You can even grip the hilt of the sword and wield it.
Zhang Chongxian was overjoyed.
Has he surpassed his father?!
He knew that Zhang Zhongba's sword energy couldn't do that.
Seeing his appearance, the Celestial Venerable of Destruction smiled slightly and continued:
"The third level of sword intent is that the sword is the true self."
That is the highest realm pursued by ordinary sword cultivators.
Also known as the unity of man and sword!
Drawing the sword is an expression of existence; the sword intent covers a range of thousands of feet!
A drop of water, a leaf—each can be a sword.
"The third realm of swordsmanship is the sword soul, the fourth realm is the sword domain, and the fifth realm is the sword world."
Sword cultivators who reach the fifth realm can be revered by the world as...Sword Gods!
When the words "Sword God" were mentioned, a look of awe appeared on the face of the Evil-Slaying Celestial Venerable.
Clearly, this is a realm he has not yet reached.
Zhang Chongxian listened with great interest, but the Heavenly Venerable of Breaking Evil was slow to explain the three-stage system of swordsmanship.
He asked in confusion, "Senior, why did you stop talking?"
He also wanted to bring it back to his family so that his clansmen could learn it.
With a clear path in swordsmanship, training will definitely be much easier.
The Celestial Venerable Who Breaks Evil asked a thought-provoking question:
"Want to hear it?"
I want to hear it!
Senior, I really want to improve!
The Heavenly Venerable of Breaking Evil shook his head.
He said, "If you fail the test, even if I speak, it will be a waste of my breath."
Because...you will die!
The moment he heard the word "death," Zhang Chongxian shuddered.
The main hall collapsed, and the body fell into a world of blood moon.
Hearing the cries of the humans and the wanton slaughter of the demons in this world.
Zhang Chongxian froze on the spot for a moment.
"To inherit my legacy, one must pass three tests."
Excess leads to problems!
The opposite will result in death!
This is the first test – a self-examination!
Good luck!"
……
"I have fulfilled my mission, High Priest!"
Starry Realm, Windfeather Elf Clan.
palace.
Covered in crimson and blue blood, Kazeno held a blue porcelain bottle in his hands and bowed to the high priest.
In one month, he successfully snatched ten drops of ten-thousand-year-old stalactite from the tiger-men.
The high priest nodded; everything was as she had expected.
He glanced at Kazunori's injuries.
The wind core within his body has already developed cracks. If these cracks cannot be repaired, he will be stuck at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm for life.
He opened the porcelain bottle, took out a drop of ancient stalactite, and integrated it into Fengye's body.
With this drop of ancient stalactite, the wind core will be restored to its original state in less than seven days.
"Thank you, High Priest!"
"No need for thanks, this is what you deserve," the high priest said with a smile. "Go and summon Xuan Chen, Feng Xiao, Feng Ling'er, as well as the clan leader and his wife."
I have important matters to discuss with you.
"Yes, High Priest!" Kazeno left the hall.
The high priest, looking at the ancient stalactite in his hand, said, "The time for parting has come."
"Feng Xiao, Feng Ling'er, the future of our clan rests on your shoulders."
Don't disappoint me.
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