Hu!
Zhang Xuan abruptly came to a halt.
"How is it?"
The Xingmeng Sword Saints turned to look at Zhang Xuan curiously.
They knew that their son had a student who was a soul oracle and the head of the Jiang Clan, so he was bound to be an expert in the art of souls. However, they were not too sure what level his soul oracle had reached, so they were curious as well.
"This …" Zhang Xuan scratched his head awkwardly. "This painting is simply too small. My soul threads have already reached the edge of the painting …"
Even though Kong Shi had sealed an entire dimension in the painting, it was only a folded space. It was impossible for it to be as boundless as the Master Teacher Continent. All in all, the diameter of the painting was less than a million li.
Thus, it was impossible for him to reach his limits here.
However, there was one thing that he was certain of — his soul cultivation was already on par with Ancient Sages!
Of course, that was only in terms of quantity. In terms of quality, he was still far from being able to match Ancient Sages. At the very most, he could ensure that he would not be killed by the soul attacks of Ancient Sages, but it was still impossible for him to stand against an expert of that caliber.
"Even though the painting is small, the fact that your soul threads are able to reach the edge of the painting shows how powerful your soul is. As long as you temper your state of mind and cultivation, it's only a matter of time before you achieve a breakthrough!"
Heung Kensei remarked.
His son's talent was simply too incredible.
Others would still be a long way off from reaching Sempiternal realm consummation, but he was only at Aureate Body realm consummation, and that was already enough for him to achieve a breakthrough.
It could be said that the Ancient Sage realm that others would find difficult to achieve would not be as difficult for him as it was for other realms.
"Actually, it's not too difficult for your soul to grow. I have a soul cultivation technique here. You can try cultivating it."
Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and took out a soul cultivation technique manual.
Having comprehended the Soul Quintessence, Zhang Xuan had already formed his own unique system of soul cultivation. The soul cultivation technique that he had just passed to the Zhang family had nothing to do with the Jiang Clan's cultivation technique, so it could not be considered as leaking any of the clan's secrets.
"This soul cultivation technique is extremely effective in strengthening one's soul. If you cultivate it seriously, you should be able to raise your soul cultivation to a million li within a month!"
After reading the cultivation manual, Heung Kensei was filled with excitement.
"Un. I hope that the two of you will be able to successfully push for a breakthrough to Ancient Sage as soon as possible," Zhang Xuan said with a smile.
"Breaking through to Ancient Sage?"
Heung Kensei shook his head. "The enhancement of one's soul doesn't necessarily mean that one will be able to achieve a breakthrough to Ancient Sage. There's still the matter of one's state of mind, one's comprehension of cultivation techniques, and one's comprehension of the world … In any case, it's extremely difficult to become an Ancient Sage.
"Only one-tenth?" Zhang Xuan was stunned.
"Indeed. Ancient Sages are capable of altering the will of the heavens and surpassing the will of the heavens. This is a step that is on par with the transformation of a carp into the Dragon Gate. The fundamental nature of a human will undergo a complete metamorphosis, and even their meridians will be altered. It's not something that can be achieved that easily …"
Heung Kensei explained with a nod. However, before he could finish his words, the entire painting suddenly began to shake violently. Clumps of spiritual energy swiftly gathered in a certain direction.
Then, a powerful force rushed into the sky, splitting the world in half.
"This is … a breakthrough to Ancient Sage?"
Heung Kensei widened his eyes in shock. He felt as if his head was about to explode, and he was about to go insane.
He had just said that it would be extremely difficult to achieve a breakthrough to Ancient Sage, and yet, someone was already making a breakthrough. Just who in the world was it?
Zhang Xuan hurriedly turned his gaze to the center where the spiritual energy was gathering, and what he saw was a sinister-looking saber floating quietly in the air. It greedily absorbed the spiritual energy and Aeon of Ancient Sage in the air, growing more and more powerful with each passing moment.
It was as if a river had merged into an ocean. The rate of increase was so fast that the aura within the saber began to surge uncontrollably.
"This is … your weapon?"
Heung Kensei gulped down a mouthful of saliva as he asked.
Zhang Xuan nodded. Even he was a little surprised by what he was seeing.
The one making a breakthrough at this moment was the Infernal Blacksaber.
After chasing away the members of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, it did not return to his storage ring. Instead, it had followed them all the way to the Painting of Four Seasons.
The Infernal Blacksaber was a Half-Ancient Sage artifact in the first place. On top of that, it had devoured the blood and souls of 110,000 Otherworldly Demons, as well as the souls of the Otherworldly Demons that it had slain earlier, so it was only a step away from breaking through. With the sufficient Aeon of Ancient Sage in the painting, it actually succeeded in making a breakthrough.
Hualala!
Dense spiritual energy swept across the painting like a hurricane, causing the ground to tremble violently. The entire painting seemed to be on the verge of collapsing.
"The spiritual energy here isn't enough for it to achieve a breakthrough. If this goes on, I fear that the painting will collapse …"
Heung Kensei narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
Most cultivators would prepare plenty of resources in order to achieve a breakthrough to Ancient Sage so that they would not run out of energy halfway through the breakthrough.
The Infernal Blacksaber was only a weapon. Even Zhang Xuan did not expect it to make a breakthrough at this moment, so he did not make any preparations in advance.
If he had been on the Master Teacher Continent, he would have been able to sustain his breakthrough with sufficient spiritual energy. However, this was only a painting. Its foundation was not very stable, and it was already on the verge of collapsing.
It had not been easy for him to find the Aeon of Ancient Sage that was sufficient for him to achieve a breakthrough to Ancient Sage. If it were to really collapse, wouldn't all his efforts go to waste?
"Infernal Blacksaber, swallow this!"
Knowing that there was no time to waste, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger toward the Infernal Blacksaber.
Hula!
A droplet of blood flew straight toward the Infernal Blacksaber, emanating an incomparably pure energy.
It was a droplet of blood left behind by Old Geezer Yu.
The old ancestor of the Zhang family had collected the droplet of blood and given it to him. If there was anything that harnessed the most spiritual energy, it would definitely be the Infernal Blacksaber.
Tzzzzzzz!
As soon as the Infernal Blacksaber came into contact with the droplet of blood, it immediately drank it dry. However, it still did not seem to have sufficient spiritual energy.
Zhang Xuan flicked another droplet of blood toward the Infernal Blacksaber.
Another four droplets appeared consecutively.
After absorbing all five droplets, the Infernal Blacksaber finally came to a halt. A majestic aura of invincibility burst forth from it, tearing space apart, as if it was trying to escape from the painting.
Hong long long!
A spatial rift was torn open in the painting, and following which, a layer of ominous clouds loomed over it.
Heavenly tribulation!
This was the Ancient Sage Ordeal that would only appear when one achieved a breakthrough to Ancient Sage!
Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for a folded space to summon a lightning tribulation, but the might of a breakthrough to Ancient Sage was simply too great.
Kacha!
Lightning bolts and heavenly flames descended from the heavens and landed on the Infernal Blacksaber. Initially, there was still some blood on the Infernal Blacksaber that had yet to be fully consumed, but under the enhancement of these two powers, the blood swiftly fused together with the Infernal Blacksaber, leaving behind deep gashes on its surface.
Under the tempering of the heavenly flames and lightning bolts, the Infernal Blacksaber became even more bizarre.
Hu!
Some time later, the ominous clouds finally dissipated, and the Infernal Blacksaber floated quietly in the air. With a light slash, it tore apart the painting as if it was tofu.
"I've finally reached Ancient Sage! Hahaha!"
The spirit within the Infernal Blacksaber laughed heartily. Following which, it leaped up to Zhang Xuan and kneeled on the ground. "Master!"
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