The Resonance of Ten Thousand Swords and the Roaring of Dragons was the manifestation of Sword Heart realm. Upon reaching this realm, one's sword would gain sentience and become one with one's body, thus increasing one's fighting prowess by more than twofold.
Upon reaching this realm, one could establish one's own sect and become the sect leader of a generation.
In fact, there were many kings and sect leaders who had yet to reach this realm. Who was it in the midst of the mist who was able to reach such a realm, such that the swords outside were unable to control themselves?
Who was it that was able to release sword qi even before releasing his Sword Intent?
"It must be Liao Wuzhi. Both of our sects reside at the foot of the mountain outside of Myriad Kingdom City, and every morning, I would see him practicing his swordsmanship while facing the waterfall. Back then, I thought that even if he hadn't reached Sword Heart realm, he should have at least reached Sword Intent pinnacle!"
"Now that you mention it, I remember seeing the marks he left behind when he was practicing his swordsmanship. His Sword Intent spilled several zhang away, leaving behind marks on the ground. Most likely, only those who have reached Sword Heart realm would be able to create such a pattern in the ground!"
"Liao Wuzhi's reputation as the unparalleled sword genius of the Frigid Gale Sect isn't just for show."
"Indeed. Once he reaches Sword Heart realm, he'll be able to crush all opponents of the same cultivation realm. Zhang Shi's fighting prowess is already beneath the other party's, so it'll be difficult for him to win this time!"
"I don't agree with your views. On the contrary, I think that Zhang Shi has reached Sword Heart realm! It's not like you didn't see the situation in the previous few stages... "
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Sensing the overwhelming sword qi within the mist, the faces of the master teachers beneath the stage turned grim.
"Sword Heart realm?"
Wu Tianhao, who had just returned, trembled in shock.
Back then, he wanted to challenge Zhang Shi with a sword art instead of a fist art or palm art. He thought that with his comprehension of swordsmanship, he would be able to defeat the other party easily. Who could have known that Zhang Shi would accept his challenge directly?
He thought that if he had another chance to challenge Zhang Xuan, he would definitely use his sword. However, upon sensing the overwhelming sword qi before him, he immediately lost his confidence.
Regardless of who the other party was, how could the other party's swordsmanship possibly be weak?
At the very least, it wasn't something that someone of his cultivation realm could match.
"Can Zhang Shi... win?"
Pavilion Master Kang and the others were worried.
"Don't worry, he'll definitely win. However..." Zhao Feiwu's eyebrows furrowed.
"But what?"
Knowing that the Second Princess was on good terms with Zhang Shi, the others turned their gazes over.
"There's no doubt that Zhang Shi's swordsmanship has long reached the level of Sword Heart!" Zhao Feiwu nodded.
Back at the Heaven's Worship Altar in Xuanyuan Kingdom, Zhang Shi had executed the Sword Heart realm sword qi. She, Jin Conghai, and the others had seen it clearly while standing on the back of the savage beast.
Now that her strength had increased, her comprehension of the realms would definitely be stronger as well. If she were to ask who had displayed the Sword Heart State, she was certain that it would definitely be Zhang Shi.
Even if that wasn't the case, his comprehension of swordsmanship shouldn't be any weaker than this.
"But … he doesn't have a suitable weapon …" Zhao Feiwu continued.
Zhang Shi had risen up too quickly. He had a lot of spirit stones on him, but he didn't have many decent weapons.
Back when he was in the Honghai City Formation Master Guild, the sword he used to inscribe the formation plate was also borrowed.
In a duel of swordsmanship, while one's understanding of swordsmanship was important, one's weapon played a huge role as well. If one didn't have a sword of sufficient quality to contend with one's opponent, even if one's comprehension of swordsmanship was stronger, one would still be at a disadvantage.
"Then … what should we do?"
Pavilion Master Kang and the others were taken aback.
They thought that with a teacher as formidable as Yang shi, they wouldn't be lacking in resources. Yet, they didn't even have a single Spirit intermediate-tier sword. If that was the case … how were they supposed to compete?
If only they had known that this would happen, they would have just casually borrowed one. However, the duel had already begun, and it was already too late for them to do so.
"Let's just wait for the result. There's nothing we can do about it!"
Zhao Feiwu shook her head.
Just as everyone was worrying about the outcome, a clear voice suddenly sounded from the mist, "Hong Shi, please remove the formation!"
"The battle has ended?"
Everyone was stunned.
Since the other party didn't want anyone to see the result of the duel, wouldn't it mean that the duel between the two was over?
How many minutes had it been? Less than two minutes … Could it be that one of them had won and the other had lost?
Wasn't this speed a little too fast?
Hu!
Amidst bewildered gazes, the mist before them slowly dissipated, revealing two figures.
Zhang Shi and Liao Wuzhi were still standing at their original positions, as if they hadn't moved at all. There weren't any injuries or sword wounds on their bodies either. What everyone thought would be a dangerous duel didn't seem to have started at all.
"This … Who in the world won?"
"I have no idea either, but … Where is Zhang Shi's sword?"
"Isn't it supposed to be a duel of swordsmanship? Why isn't Zhang Shi holding his sword? "
"Could it be that Zhang Shi has thrown away his sword and admitted defeat?"
…
Even though both parties didn't move from their positions, Liao Wuzhi was wielding a sword in his hand. On the other hand, Zhang Shi was bare-handed. It was hard to tell whether he had kept his sword in his storage ring or didn't take it out at all.
However, from the looks of it, it was impossible to tell who had won or lost.
"I have lost!"
Just as everyone was guessing, Liao Wuzhi's voice sounded. Shaking his head, the genius kept his sword in his storage ring.
"Liao shi lost?"
"What the hell is going on?"
A huge commotion broke out.
What did Zhang Shi do to make Liao Wuzhi, whose swordsmanship had reached Profound Mastery, admit defeat willingly in less than two minutes?
"Zhang Shi's swordsmanship has reached Profound Mastery. I admit defeat!"
Ignoring the shock of the crowd below, Liao Wuzhi shook his head and clasped his fist toward the young man before him. "I have reached Sword Heart primary stage, and I feel that it will be extremely difficult for me to advance any further. May I know if Zhang Shi is willing to offer me some pointers?"
In the entire Frigid Gale Sect, other than him, there was no one else who had reached Sword Heart realm. Even if he wanted to advance his cultivation, there was no way for him to do so.
Even though the young man before him was younger than him, his comprehension of swordsmanship had already far surpassed his. If he could make use of this opportunity to consult the other party, it would surely be of great help to his future cultivation.
"Pointers?"
Not expecting Liao Wuzhi to be so calm about his loss, Zhang Xuan nodded calmly. Stretching out his hand, he said, "Sword!"
"Yes!"
Liao Wuzhi's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly whipped out his sword and passed it to Zhang Xuan.
With a flick of his finger, the sword left its sheath, and a sinister sword qi burst forth from it.
"Zhang Shi is … intending to offer Liao Wuzhi some pointers?"
"That seems to be the case. But … why isn't he using his own sword? Other people's swords have already acknowledged their master. If the spirit of the swords were to rebel against him, he wouldn't be able to execute the effects of the Sword Intent! "
"Indeed, this is really weird …"
…
Seeing that Zhang Xuan was asking for a sword, a deep frown appeared on the faces of the crowd.
Upon reaching Spirit tier, a sword would gain its own spirit. Once it acknowledged its master, it would be difficult for others to wield it. Since Zhang Shi was going to impart a sword to Liao Wuzhi, why didn't he use his own weapon instead?
Just as everyone was wondering what Zhang Shi was going to do, the sword in the other party's hand suddenly chimed sharply.
"Spirit Ripple, acknowledging its master?"
"Just by touching Liao shi's sword, he was able to make it acknowledge him as its master?"
Everyone was taken aback.
It was extremely troublesome to make a Spirit artifact acknowledge one as its master. There were some who spent several years polishing it daily, but still failed. Yet, Zhang Shi was able to make Liao shi acknowledge him as its master with just a touch of his hand. Just like the Viridescent Eagle, the other party's sword immediately vibrated intensely, intending to acknowledge him as its master …
Wasn't this a little too inconceivable?
Liao Wuzhi didn't expect this either, and his eyes widened in shock.
Back then, in order to make the sword acknowledge him as its master, he had spent half a year and even nourished it with his blood essence for an entire month before it submitted completely to him.
The other party had only touched it once, and the other party was already begging for it to acknowledge him as its master … Wasn't this gap a little too huge?
"Watch carefully, I'll only use it once!"
While everyone was still in shock, Zhang Shi's impassive voice sounded.
They hurriedly calmed themselves down and focused their gazes on Zhang Xuan.
The crowd fell silent as well. No one dared to blink, fearing that they would miss something.
To be able to defeat Liao shi, who had comprehended Sword Heart, they were curious to see how deep Zhang Shi's comprehension of swordsmanship was.
Hu!
Under everyone's gazes, the sword in Zhang Xuan's hand moved.
In his hand, the chilling sword seemed to have lost its luster and might. It was as weightless as a straw, but at the same time, it also felt like an extension of his arm.
Huala!
The sword slashed toward Liao Wuzhi, but as soon as it arrived before him, it was retracted. Due to its speed, there were many who didn't manage to see it clearly.
Dang lang!
Sheathing the sword back into its sheath, Zhang Xuan walked down the stage.
"What swift swordsmanship!"
"Is this Zhang Shi's comprehension of swordsmanship?"
The crowd glanced at one another in bewilderment.
Even Liao Wuzhi was perplexed.
Zhang Shi's slash was indeed fast, but … given his strength, he was still able to do the same easily. In fact, he could have done it even faster than that … But that didn't make it worthwhile for him to learn from him!
Hu!
Just as Zhang Xuan was perplexed, a gust of wind suddenly blew, and a strand of hair fell from his forehead.
"Just now … he severed a strand of my hair?"
Seeing the strand of hair falling to the ground, Liao Wuzhi narrowed his eyes.
To be able to sever a single strand of hair with a single slash, the other party's control over his strength was truly frightening. Could it be that …
As expected of Zhang Shi, he was indeed fearsome!
"He severed Liao shi's hair with a single slash, and he didn't notice it at all?"
"What kind of swordsmanship is that? What level of mastery of swordsmanship does one have to reach in order to achieve such a feat? "
"I have no idea … But it seems like he has already reached the pinnacle of Lower Sword Heart, or perhaps … Intermediate Sword Heart!"
"Intermediate Sword Heart?"
The crowd fell silent.
To sever a strand of hair with a single slash, they wouldn't have dared to believe it if they hadn't witnessed it with their own eyes.
"Thank you, Zhang Shi, for your guidance …"
Liao Wuzhi clasped his fist respectfully.
"You understand?"
Zhang Xuan paused in his footsteps.
"I understand. Zhang Shi severed a strand of hair with a single slash, indicating his frightening control over it. What he meant was for me to cultivate my control over it …"
Liao Wuzhi hurriedly explained his comprehension.
But before he could finish his words, Zhang Shi shook his head. Under the moonlight, his silhouette looked exceptionally dejected. "It seems like … you don't understand!"
After saying those words, he flung his sleeves lightly.
Hu!
A gust of wind blew by, and the strand of hair that had fallen to the ground earlier was swept up lightly. In an instant, the strand of hair was severed into dozens of small pieces, fluttering in the air.
"This … isn't a single slash?"
Liao Wuzhi narrowed his eyes, and his face paled.
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