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"Thirty percent sword intent is my current limit. I can't improve it any further." Another month passed. Chu Mu sat cross-legged seven miles away from the Sky Sword Gorge. He looked a little helpless.
Immediately, his eyebrows relaxed. He felt that he was a little greedy.
To be able to comprehend thirty percent sword intent in the Qi Hai realm, he believed that there were not many people in history who could do that.
"The Tianhuang Sword Qi has also reached its peak. My control of the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth has also reached one hundred percent. The current me has accumulated to the limit. I can break through to the Ninth Transformation Realm at any time." Chu Mu muttered to himself in a voice that only he could hear.
However, breaking through to the Ninth Transformation Realm was not a small matter. It was a matter of great importance. If he was not careful, it could affect his future. However, Chu Mu was not willing to find a secret place to seclude himself for a year or two like other people.
Taking a step back, as a Scattered Swordsman who did not join any sect, it was very difficult to find a secret and safe place to seclude himself.
"Didn't you get a Great Sword Forging Technique?" The Shura Sword Of Gojoseon seemed to know what Chu Mu was thinking and said.
"Senior, what advice do you have?" Chu Mu's eyes lit up. The Shura Sword Of Gojoseon was an ancient Sword Of Gojoseon. His knowledge and experience were not something that he could compare with.
"Do you know that in ancient times, every truly powerful swordsman had mastered the Great Sword Forging Technique?" The Shura Sword Of Gojoseon said slowly.
"Senior Sword Of Gojoseon, a swordsman needs to be fully focused when practicing the sword. To climb to the peak of the Way of the Sword, one needs to spend a lot of time. If one is distracted while forging the sword, won't it delay the progress and cause the last two things to fail?" Chu Mu asked. This was his current thought. At the same time, it was also a tacit statement that was passed down in the Ancient Sword Continent.
"Foolish!" The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon shouted, but then fell silent. After a long while, he spoke again, "It is normal for you to think this way. After all, under normal circumstances, a swordsman's energy is limited. He can only focus on one thing. Once he is distracted, it is very likely that he will end up with two things in the end."
Chu Mu didn't say anything. He felt that the Asura Sword Of Gojoseon wasn't finished yet. There would be a twist.
"However, there are exceptions to everything. A swordsman practicing the sword is also refining the sword. Practicing and refining are different, but they complement each other." The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon organized his words and continued, "Do you know that the top ten sword sects of the Central Main Sword Domain have not only passed down the Mahayana Sword Dao, but they also have a sword forging technique."
"The Great Art of Sword Forging is different from the Art of Sword Forging. The Art of Sword Forging is just a small skill. Those who master the Art of Sword Forging can only stop at the level of Sword Forging Grandmaster. At most, they can only forge top-grade swords. However, with the Great Art of Sword Forging, one can become a Sword Forging Grandmaster or even a Sword Forging Grandmaster. They can forge Royal Grade swords or even swords above Royal Grade. " The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon's tone was slightly excited. "A truly brilliant swordsman will forge the swords he uses himself. This is because only he knows his own characteristics and needs. He can forge the most suitable sword according to his own needs, and he can unleash even greater power."
"In addition, while forging the sword, it is also a kind of sorting out one's swordsmanship, allowing one to further understand the path of the Sword Dao." The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon concluded, "In short, since you have a Great Art of Sword Forging, you should cultivate it well. It will be more beneficial for you. I suggest that when you break through to the Ninth Transformation Realm, you don't have to specially find a secret place. As the saying goes, great hermits hide in the city. This is precisely the case. The effect is better than going into seclusion. "
"Doing the opposite …" After hearing the Asura Sword Of Gojoseon's words, Chu Mu's mind became active.
Indeed, on the Ancient Sword Continent, when most of the sword practitioners wanted to break through to the Ninth Transformation Realm, they would find a secluded place and go into seclusion to avoid being disturbed. They would only come out after breaking through to the Origin Realm.
If it was short, it would take one or two years. If it was long, it would take more than ten years. Some swordsmen would even go into seclusion for dozens of years without coming out.
"Senior, when ancient swordsmen broke through to the Ninth Transformation Realm, did they go into seclusion like now or …?" Chu Mu's mind flashed as he suddenly asked.
"They didn't go into seclusion." The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon was silent for a moment before answering. In fact, although the Asura Sword Of Gojoseon was an ancient Sword Of Gojoseon, compared to the ancient times, it was still countless years away. The reason why it knew these secrets was because it was eager to learn and was especially interested in ancient matters. It had spent a lot of time researching. Otherwise, with its talent, it wouldn't have only cultivated to the Sword Of Gojoseon level. It would have reached the Sword Saint level long ago.
"If you are willing, then listen to me and do what an ancient swordsman should do." The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon said.
"Senior Sword Of Gojoseon wouldn't harm me. Why wouldn't I listen? Moreover, I also yearn to be an ancient swordsman. What kind of glory would that be?" Chu Mu smiled.
"When ancient swordsmen broke through to the Ninth Transformation Realm, they would travel outside as usual. Most of them would have their own elders secretly following and protecting them. Most of them would be able to break through the Ninth Transformation Realm and reach the Origin Realm within a few years. A small number of swordsmen wouldn't have their elders following them because they have the ability to protect themselves. It would be easy for such swordsmen to become the Sword Of Gojoseon in the future. " The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon said, "Since you have decided to imitate the ancient swordsmen, there is one thing you must do before breaking through to the Ninth Transformation Realm."
"What is it?" Chu Mu's tone became serious when he heard the Asura Sword Of Gojoseon's serious words.
"Condense the Sword Soul!" The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon said solemnly, word by word.
"Condense the Sword Soul?" Chu Mu revealed a shocked expression. Of course, he knew what a Sword Soul was.
There were five titles for swordsmen: Sword Hero, Sword Sovereign, Sword Of Gojoseon, Sword Saint, and Sword God.
To obtain the title of Sword Hero, one needed to master sword force to perfection and fulfill other conditions. As for Sword Sovereign, it corresponded to sword intent. Then, the Sword Soul was above the sword intent and corresponded to the Sword Of Gojoseon.
In other words, only by comprehending the sword intent to perfection and obtaining some sort of opportunity, could one finally condense the Sword Soul and incorporate the sword intent into the Sword Soul. At that time, the sword intent would become even more condensed and powerful, and its power would increase exponentially.
"Senior Sword Of Gojoseon, I have only comprehended thirty percent of the sword intent …" Chu Mu was shocked and puzzled at the same time.
"I know that when the sword intent reaches perfection and then condenses the Sword Soul, this is what ordinary swordsmen do. However, ancient swordsmen would condense the Sword Soul before their sword intent reaches perfection. Once the Sword Soul is condensed and the sword intent reaches perfection, as long as one's cultivation level is high enough, the Sword Of Gojoseon will naturally be formed." The Asura Sword Of Gojoseon said solemnly, "I know of a secret technique for ancient swordsmen to condense the Sword Soul. The minimum requirement is thirty percent of the sword intent and a powerful soul. Supplemented by the Sword Soul Spiritual Root as a primer, there is at least a fifty percent chance of condensing the Sword Soul."
"With the strength of your soul, the success rate of condensing the Sword Soul should be more than fifty percent." When Chu Mu was silent, the Asura Sword Of Gojoseon continued, "If the condensation is successful, the Sword Soul will be formed. If the condensation fails, if you are lucky, you will suffer some damage and recover in a few years. If you are unlucky, the sword intent will be scattered and your soul will be damaged. You may not be able to advance for the rest of your life. The choice is up to you."
This was a big matter, so Chu Mu did not answer immediately. Instead, he pondered.
On one hand, success meant reaching the heavens, and failure meant entering a bottomless abyss. On the other hand, he could give up and follow the swordsmen of the Ancient Sword Continent, cultivating step by step. Chu Mu stood in the middle. How should he choose?
If he did not know, Chu Mu would not have been in a difficult position. But now that he knew, everything was different.
"The sword is an unconventional path. A swordsman must bravely forge ahead, cutting through all obstacles." Chu Mu thought to himself. His eyes suddenly became resolute, and there was a trace of light flowing in them. The thirty percent sword intent was ready to move. He clenched his fists and said, "Senior Sword Of Gojoseon, I choose to condense the Sword Soul."
"Good." The Shura Sword Of Gojoseon's tone had a kind of heartfelt gratification. "In the past year, you have been receiving the impact of the Unending Sword Intent. Although your sword intent is not an elemental sword intent, it is more condensed, tenacious, and powerful than a normal swordsman's sword intent. In terms of power, it is not inferior to a normal thirty percent sword intent. Moreover, your soul is very powerful. As long as you are fully prepared, the success rate of condensing the Sword Soul will not be lower than seventy percent. Even if you fail, with me watching from the side, you will not be injured. "
"Senior Sword Of Gojoseon, what should I do next?" Chu Mu's eyes shone.
"Enter the Heavenly Sword Gorge and search for the Sword Soul Spiritual Root. The higher the quality of the Sword Soul Spiritual Root, the better the effect." The Shura Sword Of Gojoseon said, "You don't have to worry. Just walk forward. With me here, nothing will happen."
Hearing this, Chu Mu immediately stood up and took a step forward. After landing, he took a second step, which suddenly became very difficult. The Unending Sword Intent's power had increased by a lot, almost causing his resistance to collapse.
The moment Chu Mu moved, he immediately attracted the attention of many swordsmen in the surroundings. They were all shocked and their attention was all on Chu Mu.
As his step landed, a strange scene appeared. It was as if there was no resistance at all. In the eyes of others, Chu Mu's speed suddenly increased. In the blink of an eye, he had crossed a hundred meters. His speed was getting faster and faster. Finally, he approached the Heavenly Sword Gorge like a flash of lightning.
At the front, there was a powerful Origin Realm swordsman. He was only one mile away from the Heavenly Sword Gorge. This meant that this swordsman had already comprehended ninety percent of his sword intent.
Immediately after, this powerful swordsman felt his vision blur. A figure instantly passed him and rushed towards the Heavenly Sword Gorge.
"What … is going on …" This powerful swordsman was stunned. He rubbed his eyes hard and looked again. His eyeballs almost popped out.
Chu Mu couldn't feel the slightest bit of the Unending Sword Intent's impact. However, he was very excited and his blood was boiling. He was very clear that the Unending Sword Intent's impact here was very terrifying. If it wasn't for the Shura Sword Of Gojoseon blocking it, his spiritual world would have been destroyed in an instant. Even his soul would have been destroyed.
With a whoosh, Chu Mu's figure disappeared from everyone's sight. He rushed into the Heavenly Sword Gorge as if he had never appeared.
It was like an illusion. All that was left was the mountain breeze and a group of swordsmen who were dumbfounded. They all looked as if they had seen a ghost … If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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