Zhang Xuan didn't have a sword, and he didn't have any other weapons. The only sword he had was given to Zhao Ya by the elder of the Beast Hall.
Seeing that the other party had taken out a weapon to force him to use it, Zhang Xuan immediately shouted.
"Sword?"
Zhao Ya hesitated for a moment, but with a flick of her wrist, her sword flew straight toward Liu laoshi.
She didn't know why Liu laoshi would want to borrow her sword, but since she was here to help him, it didn't matter to her.
Huala!
The sword was unsheathed, and a cold gleam shone in the surroundings. In an instant, Zhang Xuan's disposition changed, and he seemed to have fused together with his sword. His aura soared into the clouds, threatening to tear the sky apart.
Ding ding ding ding ding!
As though meeting their king, the swords in the hands of all the sword-wielding fighters released a crisp chime, and the sound of their swords converged to form a resonant melody.
"Resonance of the Myriad Swords... Is this Sword Heart, which is even higher than Sword Intent?"
"The twenty-year-old Guild Leader Liu has comprehended Sword Heart?"
"How... did he do it?"
...
Everyone trembled violently, and they stared at Zhang Xuan as though he was a monster.
Comprehending Weapon Intent was only the first step in cultivating a weapon. Reaching a higher level was the Heart of Weapon!
Sword Heart meant that one's comprehension of swordsmanship had reached an astounding level. It was said that even experts surpassing Zhizun realm were incapable of such a feat. Yet, a Zongshi realm pinnacle youngster was capable of it. How could they not be astonished?
Sword Heart. Using one's heart as a sword, one's will as a force. Wherever one went, one would be a sword art.
To be able to comprehend such a realm at such a young age, one would be invincible in the field of swordsmanship.
"No, it isn't Sword Heart!"
Pavilion Master Jiang, who had just arrived from the back of the crowd, shook his head.
Others might not know of Guild Leader Liu's identity, but he did. If Mingshi Tang were to die in the Lin Clan, the headquarters would surely torture him to death.
Thus, upon hearing the news, he immediately rushed over.
However, Zhang Xuan held the upper hand at this moment, so there was no need for him to make a move.
"It isn't?" Elder Zhu asked doubtfully.
The Resonance of the Myriad Swords and the roar of a dragon were the signs of comprehending Sword Heart.
"The Sword Heart is divided into three types: upper, middle, and lower. They are arranged according to the amount of comprehension. Under normal sword heart, the longsword would be able to nurture spirituality and harmonize with the user, just like an arm! Even though Zhang Shi has triggered the Resonance of Ten Thousand Swords, he has only managed to manipulate the aura of the swords. He has yet to fully grasp the spirit of the swords … "
Pavilion Master Jiang explained.
Sword Heart was a kind of realm. It also represented that the sword had a spirit and a heart.
Although Zhang Xuan had a profound understanding of the sword and could even cause thousands of swords to chime together, he actually had very little control over the "spirit". He had not even touched the edge of it. Naturally, he had not completely reached the so-called Sword Heart state.
"Then this is …"
Coming to a realization, Elder Zhu raised his head.
If it wasn't the Sword Heart State, then what was it?
"It's Half State of Mind!"
With a grim expression, Pavilion Master Jiang said, "In truth, he has comprehended Sword Heart, just that he hasn't achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation. As such, he doesn't have a complete grasp over the spirit. As long as he raises his cultivation, he will be able to grasp the true essence of Sword Heart. With that, he will be invincible in swordsmanship!"
"You don't even know what 'spirit' is, but you've already grasped Half-Heart … How did you do it?"
At the same time, Elder Zhu was astonished.
There were many experts who had surpassed Zhizun realm who were unable to comprehend Sword Heart despite studying it day in and day out. Yet, this fellow didn't even know what spirit was. In fact … he didn't even have a sword by his side. Yet, he was able to reach such a realm …
Just the thought of it left one devastated.
If those who had spent their entire life researching swordsmanship were to learn of this news, it was hard to say whether they would die of depression on the spot.
"What an intense Sword Intent …"
Zhao Ya didn't know that there was such a thing as Sword Heart, but the Sword Intent emanating from Liu laoshi left her body trembling. She felt as though she was being suppressed, and she couldn't muster the courage to draw her sword before the other party.
Overwhelming Sword Intent!
Those who had comprehended Sword Intent could easily suppress those who had comprehended it.
"Using a weapon is probably the stupidest decision you've ever made!"
Holding the sword in his hand, Zhang Xuan chuckled lightly.
Heaven's Path Fist Art and Heaven's Path Movement Art only had a single move, and one had to get into close range to attack. On the other hand, Heaven's Path Sword Art was different. Having comprehended Sword Intent, Zhang Xuan was able to neutralize ten thousand moves with a single move.
Previously, when Zhang Xuan crossed blows with the other party, he was suppressed by the other party's zhenqi, so he was unable to attack. However, with a sword in hand, the situation was different.
He could face the other party head-on!
Huala!
With a jolt of his sword, a brilliant ray of sword qi shot forth from the tip of the sword toward Lin Ruotian.
"What?"
Lin Ruotian burst into tears.
Previously, the other party had been dodging his attacks, making it impossible for him to land a blow on him. He thought that by using a weapon, he would be able to gather his strength and widen the range of his attack … he would be able to gain the upper hand and force the other party into a corner. Never in his dreams did he expect that … the other party would actually comprehend Weapon Heart!
The heck!
How was he supposed to fight him?
Even though his cultivation had reached Half-Zhizun, his comprehension of swordsmanship hadn't even reached Sword Intent, needless to say, Sword Heart!
With an awful complexion, Lin Ruotian retracted his body and dodged the other party's sword qi. Just as he was about to counterattack, he saw a white ray shooting right toward him.
"The heck!"
Feeling the killing intent from the white ray, Lin Ruotian knew that his scalp would be torn apart if he were to come into contact with it. Thus, disregarding everything else, he immediately rolled away.
Huala!
The sword qi struck the ground, carving out a deep ravine. Rocks and mud flew in all directions.
"Damn it!"
To think that a Half-Zhizun realm cultivator would have to roll away to avoid an attack. Lin Ruotian was so furious that he was about to explode. As he rolled away, he slapped the ground with his palm. Just as he was about to leap up, his hair stood on end and he rolled forward.
Tzla!
Right after he escaped, a deep ravine appeared where he was a moment ago.
Having comprehended Sword Intent, one would be able to utilize sword qi. Sword qi was formed by the combination of zhenqi and a sword, making it incomparably sharp and indestructible. Even though he was a Half-Zhizun realm expert, he would only be slaughtered before such an attack.
Previously, he was able to force the other party to be unable to get close to him due to his immense strength. However, in the face of the sharp sword qi, his strength was rendered useless. If he were to use it, he might very well be sliced apart and suffer grievous injuries.
"Liu Cheng, you …"
After rolling away twice, Lin Ruotian roared anxiously. However, before he could finish his words, another sword qi pierced toward him.
Tzla!
This time, Lin Ruotian wasn't able to dodge in time. His wide sleeves were torn apart, and a few strands of his hair fell off.
Feeling the bone-chilling coldness from the sword qi, he knew that if he had been a step slower, his intestines would have been pierced through. Thus, he immediately rolled on the ground.
…
"This is really weird. Guild Leader Liu is unable to withstand his attacks at all when he uses his fist art... Guild Leader Lin can't even stand up when he uses his sword, and he can only roll on the ground …"
"The Lin Clan is known for its swordsmanship, and the head of the Lin Clan is a famous swordsman in the kingdom … Guild Leader Liu is a physician, an ordinary teacher, and he doesn't even have a sword! But now, a swordsman is skilled in fist art, and a swordless physician is skilled in swordsmanship … "
"What in the world is this …"
…
Everyone stared at one another, dumbfounded.
The Lin Clan was a swordsman clan, and their heritage of swordsmanship had been passed down for several centuries. In terms of swordsmanship, the entire Tianwu Kingdom viewed them as the strongest.
Initially, when everyone saw Guild Leader Liu take out his sword, they thought that Guild Leader Liu would lose without a doubt. Never in their dreams could they have imagined that such a situation would occur.
To think that the head of the Lin Clan would be unable to retaliate even after dozens of blows, and he could only roll on the ground …
This was way too weak!
"It's not that Clan Leader Lin is weak, but … Guild Leader Liu is simply too strong!"
Principal Xie said with a grim expression. "Even if he has comprehended Sword Intent and Sword Heart, he is only at Zongshi realm pinnacle. It is impossible for him to execute sword qi attacks consecutively. Furthermore, there is a limit to the range of sword qi attacks. The further the attack, the greater the depletion of zhenqi!"
The teachers of Tianwu Academy nodded in agreement.
Sword qi was the release of one's zhenqi. The further the attack, the faster it would be released. Not only would it be weaker, it would also deplete one's zhenqi.
"Look, despite executing so many blows consecutively, his sword qi is still as dazzling and powerful as ever. Even Clan Leader Lin doesn't dare to retaliate … This goes to show that the zhenqi in his body is either incomparably dense or pure!"
Principal Xie said slowly. "Only when one's zhenqi reaches a certain level of density would one dare to use it without fear of depletion! Only when one's zhenqi reaches a certain level of purity would one be able to maintain the strength of the sword qi even after traveling so far away from one's body! "
"Indeed!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
…
While everyone was shocked speechless, Zhang Xuan was brandishing his sword as swiftly as the wind.
"Clan Leader Lin, didn't you say that you wanted to have a duel with me using weapons? Why are you rolling on the ground … "
With a loud bellow, Zhang Xuan spoke righteously, "Can you fight me head-on?"
"Pu!"
Hearing those words, Lin Ruotian felt stifled. Accidentally struck by the sword qi, he spurted a mouthful of blood.
Insane!
This was what he had said to the other party previously. He didn't expect the other party to bring it up.
Fight him head-on?
The heck!
Your sword qi is so powerful that I don't even have the strength to defend myself. How can I fight you head-on?
He was forced to dodge the other party's punches, not daring to face the other party head-on. Yet, he insisted on using weapons. Great, not only did he fail to act cool, he even ended up being dumbfounded.
The number one expert of Tianwu Kingdom, a Half-Zhizun expert …
Who in the world had ever seen an expert rolling on the ground after being pummeled?
"Hall Master Liao, Great Herb King, hurry up... As long as you kill this fellow with poison, I'll agree to any of your conditions. In fact, I'll even double the price!"
After rolling on the ground for a while longer, Lin Ruotian knew that it was only a matter of time before he was killed by the other party's sword qi. Unable to hold himself back any longer, he roared furiously.
All of the elders in the clan were crippled, and there was no way they could deal with this young man. Thus, their only hope was Hall Master Liao and the Great Herb King.
As the Temple Master of the Poison Temple, he could kill enemies beyond his level. As long as he used poison, no matter how strong his sword aura was, it would be useless!
"Alright, remember your words. I'll deal with this person for you!" Hearing Zhang Xuan's promise, Liao Xun nodded his head in satisfaction and walked out.
"Hall Master Liao? Great Herb King? Poison to death? Could it be... the Great Herb King of Red Lotus City, the hall master of the Poison Temple, Liao Xun? "
Someone in the crowd shouted. Everyone's face turned pale at the same time, and an uproar broke out.
(Monday, please vote! Also, it's snowing again. It's so cold, boohoo!)
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