In these three months, the rumours about Chu Mu gradually died down.
There was no such thing as a lasting topic. In the world of cultivators, all sorts of things happened.
Other than cultivation, Chu Mu wasn't completely ignorant of the outside world. At the very least, Lin Biruo would go out for a walk and listen to the news before returning to inform Chu Mu.
For example, the geniuses of the first array had a breakthrough in their cultivation, or someone had killed a stronger opponent.
For example, a faction had discovered a sinner's cave and had started to explore it.
However, Chu Mu only listened to these and didn't have much interest. His greatest interest right now was how to increase his strength better and faster.
Thirty years might seem long, but it was actually very short for the Eternal Realm.
However, it had only been a year since he had entered the Land of the Exiles, and his cultivation had risen from the early fourth to the early fifth level of the Aeon Realm. He had also comprehended the true intent of the sword, and his strength had increased significantly.
However, it wasn't enough. It was far from enough. His enemies weren't in the Eternal Realm. They were peerless experts who were above the Eternal Realm.
Within thirty years, he had to be as strong as a peerless expert. Only then would he be able to protect himself when he returned to the Deep Blue World.
The difference between a peak Nine-Star Saint and a peerless expert was too great. It couldn't be calculated by multiples.
Therefore, he estimated that, according to his ability to fight across three ranks, he had to at least reach the nine star saint rank to be able to fight against absolute experts. As for whether this was the case, Chu Mu would only be able to confirm when he reached that step.
His cultivation base was only at the early Fifth Heavenly Layer of the Eternal Realm. There were still four Heavenly Layers before he could reach the Ninth Heavenly Layer of the Eternal Realm. If he cultivated normally, it would take at least a few hundred years. Even if the time was shortened in the Land of Exile, it would still take more than a hundred years.
If he could obtain more Spiritual Herbs similar to the Bronze Blood Dragon Root, his cultivation would naturally improve rapidly. However, the Bronze Blood Dragon Root was already a Spiritual Herb of Upper Silver Grade. What was more powerful than it was the Spiritual Herbs of Highest Silver Grade.
As for Gold Spiritual Herbs, they were considered legendary spiritual herbs.
However, such a high-grade Bronze Blood Dragon Root was only effective on mid-level and low-level Saints. Its effect on high-level Saints was not that significant.
For a moment, Chu Mu couldn't think of a better way to quickly improve his cultivation.
Strength was a combination of various aspects. The improvement of any aspect could lead to the improvement of strength. But now, it was very difficult for Chu Mu to improve in other aspects. Only cultivation and Divine Body had the greatest room for improvement.
Furthermore, without the support of a sufficient cultivation base, it would consume even more of one's strength to raise one's other attributes. Thus, one would not be able to fight for a long period of time.
Long Yunkong and the others had not returned yet. Chu Mu guessed that they must have led the way to the cave. Since they had gone there, they naturally had to follow the experts of the sect to explore the third level of the cave.
The Blood Sword Sect, the Three Sacred Sects, and the Blood Slaughtering Hall had sent a large number of Nine Star Saints into the sinner's cave on the third level. The rewards would be astonishing. If they followed in, not only would their own safety be guaranteed, they would also gain something.
Perhaps this wasn't very fair to Chu Mu, but one had to know that Chu Mu didn't belong to any of the three forces. If he followed in, he wouldn't be able to gain anything under the watchful eyes of the Nine Star Saints of the three forces.
Since that was the case, he might as well do his own thing. When Long Yunkong and the others returned, he would get his share.
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"Sword Origin is a kind of strength, while physique is another kind of strength. One is internal strength, while the other is external strength."
Chu Mu frowned as he pondered. Then, he casually swung his sword. He didn't use much strength, but it contained the strength of physique and Sword Origin. It tore through the air, leaving behind a trace of coldness.
He had reached the final limit of the combined strength technique after constant practice. He was only a hair's breadth away from breaking through and completely grasping the combined strength technique.
Originally, Chu Mu should have already grasped it, but under the pressure of the one-eyed old man, he had no choice but to consume the Bronze Blood Dragon Root and break through from the early Fourth Sky of Aeon to the early Fifth Sky of Aeon. His Saint Body also rose from the early Fifth Sky of Aeon to the mid Fifth Sky of Aeon.
Chu Mu's Sword Origin of the early Fourth Sky of Aeon and the early Fifth Sky of Aeon of Aeon were almost done. After the breakthrough, the stronger strength broke through the almost complete running-in. He had to start over.
In the past three months, Chu Mu had been working on it. However, the stronger the strength, the more difficult it was to work on it. Until now, he still hadn't completed the running-in. He was still a hair's breadth away.
A hair's breadth was like a natural chasm. It prevented the combined strength technique from being completed.
"The combined strength technique is to unify the internal and external strength into one."
Chu Mu's Sword Origin flowed slowly in his meridians. The strength of his physique was also activated by Chu Mu and transmitted through his muscles.
He continued to comprehend and use his sword. Every time he used his sword, it was a form of verification.
Lin Biruo could also see that her Young Master seemed to have reached a bottleneck. However, she didn't understand. Their levels were too far apart. She could only pray that her Young Master could quickly comprehend and break through the bottleneck.
Practice the sword, practice the sword, practice the sword!
Later on, Chu Mu would sometimes have a sword duel with Lin Biruo.
Rather than a sword duel, it would be more accurate to say that he was teaching Lin Biruo swordsmanship.
Lin Biruo's swordsmanship seemed weak, but it was surprisingly resilient. It was like flowing water that flowed continuously. On the other hand, Chu Mu deliberately suppressed his swordsmanship and used a level similar to Lin Biruo's.
Even so, Chu Mu's swordsmanship was still able to suppress Lin Biruo.
Then, Chu Mu further suppressed his swordsmanship and the output of his strength. Instead, he used the technique of combining his strength to wield the sword.
Day by day, Lin Biruo's swordsmanship began to improve significantly under such circumstances. Her mastery of the Azure Water Sky Sword deepened.
Time flew. In the blink of an eye, another two months had passed.
"Young Master, take my sword." In the open space of the manor, Lin Biruo cried out. Her wrist shook and the sword began to fluctuate strangely. It was like flowing water rising and falling. The power pushed forward layer by layer without end.
This was the penultimate move of the Azure Water Sky Sword. It was also one of the three moves that Chu Mu had completed.
After two months of sword fighting, Lin Biruo had already mastered the first move after the completion. She was just short of comprehending the essence of it. As for the second move, she was also more familiar with it. The third move was the strongest, the most mysterious, and the most difficult to comprehend.
Ripples spread out from the sword. Layer by layer, the surroundings became sticky. It was as if the surroundings had been transformed into an environment of continuous flowing water. This affected Chu Mu.
Lin Biruo's sword stabbed out. It was unbelievably fast as if there was no resistance at all.
In an instant, the sword appeared in front of Chu Mu. However, what Chu Mu saw wasn't a sword, but rather a jade-colored stream of water. As the stream of water gurgled, it contained astonishing power.
This move was created by Chu Mu. He naturally knew the moves and mysteries behind them.
He did not use powerful strength, nor did he use profound swordsmanship. He suppressed his strength and realm to a level lower than Lin Biruo's and used the technique of combining his strength.
After doing this for two months, Chu Mu felt that it was feasible.
The power of sword origin and physical strength fused together to attack.
However, under the suppression of strength and realm, what Lin Biruo used was a powerful swordsmanship. For a moment, Chu Mu found it difficult to resist.
If one strike did not work, then two strikes. If two strikes did not work, then three strikes. If three strikes did not work, then ten strikes. If ten strikes still did not work, then a hundred strikes.
In an instant, Chu Mu's arm seemed to disappear. The sword in his hand also disappeared. Only beams of extremely condensed Sword Light seemed to stab out at the same time.
After several dozen strikes, Lin Biruo's move was broken.
"Young master, take another strike of mine." Lin Biruo cried out again. This time, the Sword Light turned into a stream of azure water. As it rippled, it affected the surrounding light, refracted it, and interfered with one's vision. This was the first move of the three moves that Chu Mu had completed.
Lin Biruo was extremely familiar with this move. She only lacked the essence. Once she comprehended the essence, its power would increase again.
Without losing any momentum, Chu Mu's sword continued to stab out. Beams of Sword Light constantly shot out. The power of sword origin and physical strength constantly combined and began to circulate in a strange way.
Lin Biruo's move had not been broken yet. She gathered all the strength in her body and used the next move. This was the second move of the three moves. She had already used the move that Chu Mu had broken once before.
The first move was the vanguard. With the second move as a backup, its power increased explosively. The pressure that Chu Mu faced immediately doubled.
Under the pressure, Chu Mu's eyes narrowed and locked onto a point. Under his control, the two forces began to circulate in a spiral. They became faster and faster, and more and more condensed.
It felt like something had been broken and torn apart. Everything suddenly became clear.
"Unity of strength, break!"
With a low cry, the two forces poured into the sword in a spiral. The sword trembled and produced a pleasant hum.
In that instant, Chu Mu felt extremely wonderful.
The power of sword origin and physical strength had completely broken through the shackles. They merged perfectly, becoming one. The sword seemed to have lost its weight. It became incomparably light, but not frivolous.
He thrust out his sword. Sword Light was like lightning, tearing apart cloth. It broke Lin Biruo's first move and moved on to the second move. It struck the weak point and broke it.
"Young Master, did you break through?" Lin Biruo exclaimed. After fighting for two months, she could see some things.
"I broke through." Chu Mu smiled. He was in an extremely good mood. "This is all thanks to you, Biruo."
"I should be the one thanking you. If it weren't for you being willing to practice the sword with me, I wouldn't have improved so quickly." Lin Biruo smiled.
"Come, let's continue." Chu Mu said. Right now, he was only at the initial stage. He still needed to practice until it became an instinct.
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