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The courtyard was small, paved with blue bricks, with several clumps of green bamboo growing in the corner.
The bamboo leaves rustled in the morning breeze.
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. Zhang Su sat cross-legged in the room.
The room was simply furnished with a table, a chair, and a bed.
On the table was a cup of cooled tea.
Occasionally, a few birds chirped outside the window, clear and melodious.
Zhang Su closed his eyes, his breathing steady and long.
Within his body, the Yin-Yang Harmony Energy flowed slowly, circle after circle, like a tireless river.
His internal energy was much stronger than it had been a month ago.
Although he was still far from reaching the Core Formation stage, Zhang Su was not in a hurry.
In cultivation, haste makes waste.
At the same time, in his mind, the nascent divine form of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was slowly rotating.
A month had passed.
It's been a full month since he nurtured this nascent divine intent using the Sword Nurturing Technique at the town's inn.
During this month, he spent several hours each night practicing the technique, cultivating this nascent divine intent.
During the day, he cultivated his internal energy, perused the manuals he brought back from the Hidden Sword Manor, and perfected the martial arts with high compatibility.
Life was peaceful, but the gains were substantial.
He had already perfected all ten high-compatibility martial arts he brought back from the Hidden Sword Manor, accumulating a considerable amount of compatibility points.
He had also practiced seven or eight fast sword techniques; although the compatibility wasn't particularly high, the sheer number of them added up.
The compatibility points on his panel had risen from 79 to 95, not far from 100.
"Whoosh!"
Zhang Su suddenly opened his eyes.
Just a moment ago, he felt the nascent divine intent of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword had finally undergone a complete transformation.
In that instant, the nascent divine will in my mind suddenly contracted, then rapidly expanded, like a seed breaking through the soil and growing into a sapling.
It transformed from the nascent divine will into true divine will!
Zhang Su could feel the divine intent of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword hovering in his mind, alongside the divine intents of the Nine Shadows Sword Technique and the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique.
Three divine intents, three different auras.
The divine intent of the Nine Shadows
Sword Technique was ethereal and elusive, like a wisp of mist. The divine intent of the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was fierce
and domineering, like a bolt of lightning. The divine intent of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was sharp and cold, like an invisible blade.
"Clang."
Zhang Su instantly drew his sword.
The sound of the Shadowless Sword being drawn was crisp and melodious.
He unleashed the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.
This time, he didn't use internal energy, just a simple swing of the sword.
The blade sliced through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound.
Before, when he used the Light and Shadow Killing Sword, although the sword speed was fast, he always felt something was missing.
Now it was different.
With the blessing of the divine intent, the power of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword surged
. Wherever the blade passed, the air seemed to be cut open.
Zhang Su could clearly feel that every move of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword carried a sharp killing intent.
The killing intent didn't originate from his heart, but rather emanated naturally from his divine will.
It was as if the sword technique had come alive.
*Snap*.
Zhang Su sheathed his sword.
The sound of the Shadowless Sword returning to its sheath was crisp and clean.
He sat on the edge of the bed, closed his eyes, and once again sensed the three divine wills in his mind.
"The third divine will—"
Zhang Su carefully calculated the time. In fact, it had only taken him about a month to "cultivate" the divine will of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.
One month, from the nascent form of divine will to true divine will.
Compared to other martial artists who relied on sudden enlightenment to condense their divine will, or who spent ten years honing their skills to reach a level close to the Dao, this speed was already quite fast.
Some of those martial artists spent their entire lives without being able to give birth to divine will in a sword technique.
It wasn't that they lacked talent, but that the path was too difficult.
The birth of divine will requires opportunity, enlightenment, and a flash of inspiration.
Such encounters are rare and precious.
Yet Zhang Su, relying on his sword-nurturing technique, forged his own path.
In his mind, Zhang Su briefly sensed the three divine intents.
These three divine intents also differed in strength.
The divine intent of the Nine Shadows Sword Technique was the weakest, the divine intent of the Light and Shadow Killing Sword was stronger, and the divine intent of the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique was the strongest.
The three divine intents jointly protected a glimmer of light.
That was the embryonic form of the true intent of martial arts.
However, Zhang Su was surprised to find that the embryonic form of the true intent of martial arts seemed to be slightly stronger.
The glimmer of light that was once so dim as to seem about to go out now seemed to have brightened a little.
Although it was only a little, Zhang Su could feel it.
This was not Zhang Su's illusion.
He immediately checked the information on the panel.
Host: Zhang Su Cultivation Level: Mid-stage Transformation Realm
Martial Dao True Intent: 2% (Three Divine Intents)
Limitless Sword Scripture Explosive Sword Style: 100% Compatibility (Minor Success)
Taiyin Divine Art: 100% Compatibility (Perfect)
Xuanyin Divine Art: 100% Compatibility (Major Success)
Jueyin Divine Art: 100% Compatibility (Major Success)
Compatibility Value: 95
As expected, Zhang Su's Martial Dao True Intent progress increased from 1% to 2%.
An increase of 1%.
Although not much, the improvement in Martial Dao True Intent finally brought a sigh of relief to Zhang Su.
This showed that his path of using divine intent to condense Martial Dao True Intent was entirely feasible.
A path, as long as the direction is right, doesn't matter if it's slow.
The worst thing is going in the wrong direction.
Now that the direction is determined, the rest is just a matter of time.
"Unfortunately, the speed of cultivating divine intent is still too slow; I can only cultivate one kind of divine intent at a time—"
Zhang Su had actually tried to cultivate two, three, or even more divine intents at once.
But it simply didn't work.
The way the Sword Nourishing Technique operates dictates that it can only nurture one target at a time.
He tried practicing two sword techniques simultaneously in his mind, then using the Sword Nourishing Technique to nurture them.
The result was that neither technique was successfully nurtured, wasting several days.
After a month of arduous training, Zhang Su's cultivation level rose from the early stage of the Transformation Realm to the middle stage.
His Yin-Yang Harmony Force also deepened.
His Profound Yin Divine Art and Absolute Yin Divine Art had also reached a high level, getting closer to perfection.
However, the Limitless Sword Scripture's Explosive Sword Style was progressing slowly.
It had taken a month to go from beginner to minor mastery.
The Explosive Sword Style was more difficult to cultivate than the Extreme Sword Style.
Zhang Su spent time practicing the Explosive Sword Style every day for the past month, but progress was still slow.
However, with 100% compatibility, perfection was only a matter of time.
Zhang Su wasn't in a hurry.
"Next, I should try to nurture a fourth divine intent. Which sword technique should I choose for this fourth divine intent?"
Zhang Su had many sword techniques—
those he learned from the Guiyuan Sect and those he brought back from the Hidden Sword Manor.
In total, there are at least dozens of sword techniques.
Even if the compatibility of those techniques isn't 100%, he can simply use more compatibility points to raise it to 100%.
He has over ninety compatibility points, enough for a while.
But the sword technique needed for the fourth divine intent needs careful selection.
Not every sword technique is worth the time to cultivate into a divine intent.
Zhang Su currently has three divine intents.
These three divine intents vary in strength.
The Nine Shadows Sword Technique's divine intent is the weakest, while the Wind and Thunder Sword Technique's is the strongest.
This means that the stronger the sword technique, the stronger the divine intent it generates.
The Nine Shadows Sword Technique is a Qi and Blood Realm level sword technique, with a low rank, so the divine intent it generates is also weak.
The Wind and Thunder Sword Technique is a top-tier sword technique, with a high rank and great power, generating a strong divine intent.
So, which sword technique is Zhang Su's strongest at present?
Without a doubt, it's the Limitless Sword Scripture's Ultimate Sword Style!
He has already verified the power of the Ultimate Sword Style.
Dugu Jian, a genius disciple of the Five Elements Sect, invincible in the Transformation Realm, died under the Extreme Sword Style.
Ouyang Yin, an elder of the Hidden Sword Manor, at the peak of the Core Formation Realm, who had nurtured his sword for three thousand years, also died under the Extreme Sword Style.
Even a peak Core Formation Realm expert couldn't withstand a single strike of the Extreme Sword Style.
If one could cultivate the divine intent of the Extreme Sword Style, how powerful would it be?
Thus, Zhang Su made his decision.
It would be the Extreme Sword Style!
And the compatibility with the Extreme Sword Style was 100%, meeting the conditions for cultivating divine intent.
Zhang Su immediately began to try to cultivate divine intent based on the Extreme Sword Style.
However, the Extreme Sword Style was of a much higher grade, making it much more difficult to cultivate than the Light and Shadow Killing Sword.
The Light and Shadow Killing Sword took a month to transform from its rudimentary form into true divine intent.
The Extreme Sword Style was so powerful, he wondered how long it would take to cultivate divine intent?
A month?
Three months?
Or even longer?
Zhang Su wasn't sure.
But he was willing to wait.
If he truly cultivated the divine intent of the Extreme Sword Style, he wondered how powerful it would become?
The Extreme Sword Style was already incredibly fast, and with the added enhancement of divine intent, its speed would likely be so great that it would be invisible.
At that point, which Dan Jin martial artist could withstand the Extreme Sword Style?
Just as Zhang Su was cultivating the Three Yin Divine Art while nurturing the divine intent of the Extreme Sword Style, a voice came from outside the courtyard.
"Is inner disciple Zhang Su here? I am an inner sect steward, summoned by the sect leader." "
Hmm? "
Zhang Su was somewhat surprised.
Summoned by the sect leader? He hadn't seen the
sect leader since the last time, when it was about the Heavenly Pride Trial. The sect leader was extremely busy, managing all the affairs of the Guiyuan Sect; ordinary inner disciples rarely saw him. Why would the sect leader suddenly summon him? Zhang Su got up, pushed open the door, and saw an inner sect steward standing in the courtyard.
The steward, a man in his forties, wore a long black robe, a token hanging from his waist, and had a stern face.
"I am Zhang Su. May I ask, steward, why has the sect leader summoned me?"
Zhang Su asked.
"You'll find out when you get there. Follow me,"
the steward said indifferently, turning and walking away.
Zhang Su nodded and followed the inner sect steward.
They left the courtyard and walked up the mountain along a bluestone path.
Soon, Zhang Su arrived at the sect's main hall.
The Guiyuan Sect's main hall was built on the mountaintop, exuding a magnificent aura.
The hall doors were open, and many people could be seen sitting inside.
Zhang Su stepped over the threshold and entered.
As soon as he entered, Zhang Su felt countless gazes upon him.
He glanced around.
There were many people in the hall.
Not only were there the masters of the ten martial veins and the sect leader, but also several unfamiliar figures.
These unfamiliar figures sat in the guest seats, wearing moon-white robes embroidered with medicinal cauldron patterns.
People from the Medicine Valley.
Zhang Su immediately understood seven or eight parts of the situation.
"Disciple Zhang Su greets Sect Leader."
Zhang Su bowed respectfully to the Sect Leader.
Meng Shouzhen smiled slightly and said, "Zhang Su, I summoned you here today to ask you a question."
He paused, glancing at the old man in the guest seat.
"This is Elder Zhou Jing of Medicine Valley. He says you slaughtered Hidden Sword Manor and killed Ouyang Yin. Is that true?"
Meng Shouzhen's tone was calm, revealing no emotion.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Su immediately understood.
So that's what it was about.
Hidden Sword Manor and Medicine Valley had a deep relationship,
even involving some Acquired Realm elders.
Medicine Valley naturally wouldn't remain indifferent.
Zhang Su hadn't expected Medicine Valley to send an Acquired Realm elder.
Medicine Valley's dispatch of an Acquired Realm elder for the Hidden Sword Manor matter showed how seriously they took it.
Seeing Zhang Su's silence, Meng Shouzhen continued, "Zhang Su, don't hesitate. Speak frankly about the situation. This is the Guiyuan Sect!"
Meng Shouzhen's words were very clear.
This is the Guiyuan Sect, not the Medicine Valley, that's enough!
The implication is that no matter what you did outside, once you return to the Guiyuan Sect, they will protect you; there's no need to fear the Medicine Valley's threats.
The ten Martial Vein Masters also looked at Zhang Su curiously.
After all, it concerned the Medicine Valley, and the Guiyuan Sect took it very seriously.
"Zhang Su, I've personally gone to the Hidden Sword Manor to investigate. You can forget about—"
Medicine Valley Elder Zhou Jing was about to put pressure on Zhang Su.
At this moment, Zhang Su suddenly spoke, interrupting Zhou Jing.
"Yes, it was all me!"
His voice wasn't loud, but it was very clear.
Zhang Su's words silenced the entire hall.
You could hear a pin drop.
Meng Shouzhen's smile froze.
The ten Martial Vein Masters also stiffened.
"Zhang Su, what do you mean—"
Meng Shouzhen's tone was hesitant.
He couldn't believe his ears.
Although Zhou Jing had mentioned this when he came, neither he nor the ten Martial Vein Masters had taken it seriously.
A Transformation Realm cultivator killing a Peak Core Realm cultivator—this was too outrageous.
It was so outrageous that they preferred to believe Zhou Jing was spouting nonsense.
But now, Zhang Su had actually admitted it himself.
"Reporting to the Sect Leader, I killed those from Hidden Sword Manor, and I also killed Ouyang Yin. I admit to all of this!"
"However, Ouyang Yin tried to ambush me on the way, but I killed him instead."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall.
"According to the rules of the martial world, matters of the martial world should be settled within the martial world. Ouyang Yin ambushed me first, so what's wrong with me killing some people from Hidden Sword Manor after I returned?"
Zhang Su's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone in the hall.
Meng Shouzhen and the masters of the Ten Martial Veins all changed their expressions slightly upon hearing this.
What matters of the martial world?
What rules of the martial world?
They didn't care.
All they cared about was Zhang Su's words.
Zhang Su killed Ouyang Yin.
That was enough!
What a joke! Just now, when Zhou Jing from Medicine Valley said that Zhang Su killed Ouyang Yin, practically no one among the masters of the Ten Martial Veins of the Guiyuan Sect, including the Sect Leader, believed it.
This is utterly outrageous.
A Transformation Realm expert killing a peak Core Formation Realm martial artist?
Even the most outstanding talents in sects couldn't do that!
Yu Hualong, the only prodigy of the Guiyuan Sect, never killed a Core Formation Realm martial artist during his Transformation Realm period.
It wasn't that Yu Hualong wasn't strong, but the gap between Core Formation and Transformation Realm was simply too vast.
So vast, it seemed, was an insurmountable chasm.
Yet, Zhang Su himself admitted it.
This was simply—earth-shattering!
"Zhang Su, you mustn't speak recklessly in front of the elders. Did you really kill Ouyang Yin? You alone?"
Meng Shouzhen's expression also became solemn.
His tone was no longer relaxed, but rather serious and earnest.
"Yes, this disciple killed Ouyang Yin alone!"
Zhang Su reached for the hilt of his sword.
"This is his sword, the Shadowless Sword."
Everyone's gaze fell on the sword in Zhang Su's hand.
The sword's scabbard was black, without any decoration, and a dark red silk thread was wrapped around the hilt.
The thread had been polished to a shine, gleaming with a dark red luster under the candlelight in the hall.
Zhou Jing, his face flushed, stared intently at the sword in Zhang Su's hand and shrieked, "Yes, that's Ouyang Yin's Shadowless Sword! I've seen it several times before, there's no mistake!"
Silence!
The entire hall immediately fell silent.
Zhang Su's personal admission, coupled with Zhou Jing's recognition of Ouyang Yin's Shadowless Sword,
left virtually no doubt.
Zhang Su killed Ouyang Yin.
Moreover, he single-handedly reversed Ouyang Yin's fate!
What an incredible feat!
If Zhou Jing hadn't come to demand an explanation, Meng Shouzhen and the masters of the ten martial arts lineages would have remained completely unaware.
"Hahaha, good!"
Meng Shouzhen suddenly burst into laughter.
His laughter echoed throughout the hall.
Excellent! This was truly wonderful!
A Transformation Realm expert slaying a Core Formation expert!
And not just any Core Formation expert, but the peak of the Core Formation Realm.
Not to mention the history of the Guiyuan Sect, even in the history of the Medicine Valley and the Five Elements Sect, no disciple had ever achieved such a feat. Even the most talented disciples of any sect
hadn't achieved such a heaven-defying record.
Transformation Realm and Core Formation Realm seem to differ by only one realm.
But in terms of combat power, they are worlds apart, almost an insurmountable chasm.
Many geniuses claim to be invincible in Transformation Realm, or even comparable to Core Formation Realm experts.
But that's just talk.
To defeat or even kill a Core Formation Realm expert?
Almost impossible.
Yet Zhang Su did it!
With such a genius emerging from within the sect, how could Meng Shouzhen, the sect leader, not be excited?
Most of the ten martial lineage masters were also delighted.
Only a few had somewhat complicated expressions. Qu Zhengliu,
the master of Bamboo Sword Peak, and Tuoba Zangshu, the master of Thousand Machine Peak, exchanged a glance.
Clearly, they were the most conflicted.
Zhang Su could have become a disciple of Bamboo Sword Peak, and his feat of killing a Dan Jin would have been an honor for the sect.
Unfortunately, Qu Zhengliu had refused Zhang Su.
This matter had become a laughing stock in the Guiyuan Sect.
Now, seeing Zhang Su perform such a feat, how could Qu Zhengliu be happy?
As for Tuoba Zangshu, his disciple Wei Yunzhou had been publicly killed by Zhang Su on the arena.
Although Tuoba Zangshu said the matter should end there, there was no friendly relationship between Thousand Machine Peak and Zhang Su.
Seeing Zhang Su's feat, his complicated feelings were understandable.
Some martial lineage masters, however, felt regret that Zhang Su hadn't become their disciple.
"Zhang Su caused two extraordinary phenomena in the Fire Cave. I knew he had a bright future. It's a pity he's the disciple of the Old Cripple; we can't take him—"
"The Old Cripple's disciple is indeed difficult to deal with, but if we had known Zhang Su was so terrifying, we would have offended the Old Cripple to take him!"
"It's a pity Zhang Su has already soared to great heights; there's no chance to take him now." "
Such achievements are unheard of! Do you think Zhang Su can become the second sect prodigy of our Guiyuan Sect?"
The ten martial arts masters were already discussing whether Zhang Su could become the second sect prodigy.
Currently, the only sect prodigy of the Guiyuan Sect is Yu Hualong.
But even Yu Hualong has never killed a Dan Jin martial artist when he reached the Transformation Realm.
If Zhang Su continues to grow like this, becoming the second sect prodigy is not impossible.
However, they didn't know that Meng Shouzhen had already arranged a prodigy trial for Zhang Su.
This was an absolute secret.
Only a few people knew.
Meng Shouzhen sat in the sect leader's seat, looking at Zhang Su, unable to suppress the smile on his face.
He initially arranged for Zhang Su to participate in the Prodigy Trial simply because he felt Zhang Su had potential and was worth cultivating.
He hadn't expected Zhang Su to be so much stronger than he imagined.
A Transformation Realm expert cutting through a Core Formation Realm expert.
This achievement, even if he failed the Prodigy Trial, was enough to prove Zhang Su's value.
However, unlike the jubilant crowd of the Guiyuan Sect in the main hall, Zhou Jing's face grew increasingly dark as he witnessed this scene.
He had come to demand an explanation from the Guiyuan Sect regarding the Medicine Valley.
Although he knew it probably wouldn't end well,
were the Guiyuan Sect, from the sect leader to the elders, really going all out?
"Sect Leader Meng, Zhang Su has now confessed to killing Ouyang Yin and wreaking havoc at the Hidden Sword Manor. How do you plan to punish Zhang Su?"
Zhou Jing asked coldly.
His voice carried a hint of suppressed anger.
"Punish?"
Meng Shouzhen looked at Zhou Jing with a half-smile. "
That's right, he should indeed be punished. Zhang Su killed someone on Medicine Valley's territory; that was truly wrong. So, punish Zhang Su by confining him to the mountain for a month!"
Confined for a month?
That's considered punishment?
Zhou Jing's face flushed red.
His lips trembled slightly with anger.
The masters of the ten martial arts lineages were also suppressing their laughter.
Some lowered their heads to drink tea, some pretended to look away, and some covered their mouths with their hands.
How could the sect leader possibly punish Zhang Su?
Let alone a mere Hidden Sword Manor, even if Zhang Su killed a disciple of Medicine Valley, as long as he could return, everything would be fine. If
a disciple of Guiyuan Sect was bullied outside, the sect would intervene.
If he bullied others outside, the sect would also intervene.
Protecting one's own is a tradition of major sects.
Zhou Jing knew that this trip was a waste.
In fact, he didn't really expect Guiyuan Sect to punish Zhang Su.
But he had no choice but to come.
He had to show Medicine Valley's attitude!
If Medicine Valley did nothing, and the news of the massacre of Hidden Sword Manor spread, what would become of Medicine Valley's reputation?
So he came.
As for the outcome, that was beyond his control.
"Hmph, Sect Leader Meng, since your sect has this attitude, then this old man will take his leave."
Zhou Jing stood up and flicked his sleeves.
"However, the Medicine Valley Sect Leader will lead a delegation to the Guiyuan Sect at the Three Sects Exchange Conference two months from now. I hope your sect can provide an explanation then."
After saying this, Zhou Jing immediately stood up and left the main hall.
Inside the main hall, Meng Shouzhen stared at Zhang Su, an undisguised smile on his lips.
"Zhang Su, you don't need to worry about today's matter." "
Two months from now, at the Three Sects Exchange Conference, the sect might send you to fight. Go down and cultivate diligently. When the Three Sects Exchange Conference comes, don't tarnish the prestige of my Guiyuan Sect!"
Meng Shouzhen waved his hand.
"Thank you, Sect Leader. This disciple takes his leave."
Zhang Su bowed to the Sect Leader and elders, then turned and left the sect's main hall.
With the sect's protection, neither the Medicine Valley nor any Acquired Realm elders could harm him.
The turmoil at Hidden Sword Manor was over.
He only needed to focus on his cultivation.
For the first time, Zhang Su truly understood the significance of a sect!
"Two months should be enough to form a Core Formation—"
Zhang Su murmured to himself.
His reputation for reversing the flow of internal energy and breaking through the Core Formation was certainly impressive.
But Zhang Su knew very well that cultivation was the foundation.
So, Zhang Su returned to his residence and devoted himself to intensive cultivation.
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