(Sorry for the delay after taking care of the child.)
"There are still eighteen days left. It's time to visit the Sword Martial Tower."
Chen Zong carried his ceremonial sword and wore a cream-colored sword robe. After filling his stomach, he headed to the Sword Martial Tower.
In fact, the Sword Martial Tower of the Seven Lights Martial Academy was built in imitation of the four great academies.
The Sword Martial Tower of the True Sword Academy had five floors. From the outside, it looked like a thick greatsword standing on the ground, unmoving despite the wind and rain.
Under the vicissitudes of time, it exuded a sharpness that belonged only to swords and permeated the surroundings. Walking here, one could not help but become solemn and put away all playful thoughts.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Zong withdrew his gaze and once again stepped into the Sword Martial Tower.
The manager of the Sword Martial Tower was also an official disciple of the True Sword Academy, the same as He Tielin.
"Senior brother, my name is Chen Zong, a new official disciple. I am here to choose a martial art and sword skill." Chen Zong said to the senior brother in charge of the Sword Martial Tower.
"Third floor. Tell me your name after you choose." The senior brother was reading a book. Hearing Chen Zong's words, he said without raising his head. His tone was cold, a stark contrast to He Tielin's enthusiasm.
Chen Zong did not feel anything special. There were thousands of different kinds of people.
The first floor of the Sword Martial Tower was very big. There were more than twenty big bookshelves. Each bookshelf was filled with books. At a glance, there were probably more than a thousand books, all of which were miscellaneous books.
The second floor was filled with Mortal Rank martial arts and arts. There were also a lot of them, roughly more than a thousand.
The third floor was filled with Earth Rank lower rank martial arts and arts.
The fourth floor was filled with Earth Rank middle rank martial arts, and the fifth floor was filled with Earth Rank upper rank martial arts.
There were usually very few supreme rank martial arts and arts. Chen Zong guessed that the True Sword Academy also had them, but like the Seven Lights Martial Academy, only those who met certain conditions were qualified to cultivate them. In other words, the Seven Lights Martial Academy's model was modeled after the four great academies.
Chen Zong could only choose a low-grade Earth Level cultivation method and a low-grade Earth Level martial art for free. If he wanted to choose a higher-grade cultivation method or martial art, he would have to exchange it with sword merit points.
It wasn't easy to get the sword merit points, and Chen Zong didn't even have one right now.
There were only a few people on the third floor.
The previous batch of official disciples all had their own cultivation methods and martial arts to practice. The third layer of cultivation methods and martial arts were no longer attractive to them. Their goal was the fourth layer and even the fifth layer. The new official disciples had basically finished choosing their cultivation methods in the past ten days.
Chen Zong walked to the Cultivation Method Classification section and glanced through it. There were a total of 67 Earth Level Low-Class Cultivation Methods.
Name and introduction.
Soft Cloud Force: There are a total of two levels. Inner strength cultivated through this method is soft and fleeting, silent and undetectable.
[Flowing Water Force]: There are a total of two levels. Inner strength cultivated from this technique is like flowing water, flowing continuously.
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[Upright Origin Force]: There are a total of two levels. Inner strength cultivated from this technique is firm and vigorous, surpassing the inner strength cultivated from other low-grade Earth Level Cultivation Methods by 50%.
[Profound Origin Force]: There are a total of two levels. Inner strength cultivated from this technique is very pure, surpassing the inner strength cultivated from other low-grade Earth Level Cultivation Methods by 50%.
Chen Zong looked at it carefully.
The inner strength cultivated from different Cultivation Methods had different effects. This was even more obvious than the Human Level Cultivation Methods in the Qi and Blood Realm.
In the Human Level Cultivation Methods in the Qi and Blood Realm, although there were differences in the strength of Qi and Blood, they weren't that obvious. For example, the Fierce Tiger Skill of the Chen Family focused on the strength of Qi and Blood like a tiger. It was more of an internal effect, and the external effect wasn't obvious. For example, the True Sword Skill that Chen Zong cultivated, excluding the increase in the power of the sword, focused on the strength of Qi and Blood like a sword. It only made the body more aggressive.
However, the Earth Level Cultivation Method was different. The inner strength cultivated by the Earth Level Cultivation Method was truly different.
In many cases, the type of inner strength Cultivation Methods a warrior cultivated would determine the type of martial arts he cultivated.
For example, if a warrior cultivated Soft Cloud Force, a Cultivation Method that leaned towards gentleness, the inner strength cultivated would be called Soft Cloud Inner Strength. This kind of inner strength wasn't suitable for performing those fierce martial arts. Otherwise, not only would it not be able to exert its full power, but it would also be a hindrance. It might even hurt the warrior.
Similarly, warriors who cultivated fierce inner strength weren't suitable for those delicate martial arts.
After reading all the names and introductions of more than sixty Cultivation Methods, Chen Zong wasn't in a hurry to choose. Sharpening the axe wouldn't delay the work of cutting wood. He decided to look at the martial arts first before making a decision.
At the Qi Training Realm, the Human Level Cultivation Methods couldn't fully exert one's strength. After all, the Human Level Cultivation Methods were driven by the strength of Qi and Blood. However, the Qi Training Realm focused on inner strength. These were two different kinds of strength, so the inner strength would undoubtedly be much stronger. Chen Zong, who had just refined a wisp of primitive inner strength, had a deep understanding of this point.
That wisp of primitive inner strength was the essence of the combination of physical strength and Pure Yang Qi and Blood. How could it not be strong?
There were more Earth Level Lower Level Martial Arts than Cultivation Methods. Among them, there were more than a hundred Sword Arts. There were also a few Fist Arts, Palm Arts, Leg Arts, and Finger Arts. Other than that, there were also Body Arts and Footwork Arts.
"Which Martial Art should I choose?" Staring at the numerous Martial Arts, Chen Zong began to think.
Right now, the Sky Light Cloud Shadow Sword and the Extreme Flash Thunder Killing Sword were still very lethal. It wouldn't be a problem for him to deal with a First Transition Realm warrior. After all, his physical strength was tyrannical, and his Pure Yang Qi and Blood were amazing. The Extreme Flash Thunder Killing Sword was also very powerful. However, it would be very difficult for him to deal with a Second Transition Realm warrior.
After experiencing many things and walking on the edge of life and death, Chen Zong understood the cruelty of the path of a warrior. His enemies weren't just warriors of the same level as him. Those who were stronger than him could also become his enemies.
Not to mention others, just the Black Demon Sect alone was like a dark cloud hanging over his head.
It was wrong to stand still. He had to look forward.
"Let's choose a Sword Art first." Soon, Chen Zong made a decision. Blindly dodging and taking hits was not his hobby. Attacking was his first choice.
There were more than a hundred Sword Arts.
Dark Light Sword Art: There were seven moves in total. When the sword was drawn, it would bring about a dark light that could interfere with one's vision. The first move and the fifth move were the basic moves. Only after mastering all of them could one practice the last two moves.
Furious Wind Sword Art: There were eight moves in total. When the sword was drawn, it would be like a roaring wind. The first move to the sixth move were the basic moves. Only after mastering all of them could one practice the last two moves.
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From the introduction, there were obvious differences between Earth Level Sword Arts and Human Level Sword Arts.
Chen Zong finished reading all of the hundred Earth Level Lower Level Sword Arts. These Sword Arts all had their own characteristics. Some focused on the interference of light and shadow on one's vision, some focused on the intimidation of one's aura, some focused on gentleness, some focused on silence, some focused on cunning and ruthless, some focused on using strength to suppress the opponent, and some focused on techniques.
"Any Sword Art is suitable for me." Chen Zong thought to himself. His foundation in Sword Arts was very solid. This was closely related to the years of practicing the Eighteen Basic Moves and the Four Key Steps of Sword Arts. But he had to make a choice.
"The Martial Arts Realm of Heart, Eye, and Hand can make my sword move faster. And my own sword speed is also faster than warriors of the same level."
"The most suitable Sword Art for me is either a Sword Art that focuses on strength, and combines it with an extraordinary sword speed to achieve a balance of strength and speed, and to maximize the power."
"Or a Sword Art that focuses on lethality. With an extraordinary sword speed, it can hit the target faster and cause damage."
Strength and lethality seemed to be the same thing, but if you looked carefully, they were two different things.
"Or a Sword Art that focuses on speed, and further increases the sword speed to the extreme."
This was the most suitable choice for him at the moment.
It was best for a martial artist to master a few more martial arts. It meant that they would have more tricks up their sleeves and would be more flexible in battle. It would also be harder for them to be restrained. However, time and energy were limited. In the current situation, Chen Zong could only choose one.
"Sharp Sword Art. This is a Sword Art that focuses on lethality."
"Sanyue Sword Art. This is a Sword Art that focuses on strength."
"Severing Wind Sword Art. This is a Sword Art that focuses on speed."
"What should I choose?"
"Make full use of your advantages. It's your choice. Severing Wind Sword Art."
Having made the decision, Chen Zong turned around and walked to the Martial Arts Bookshelf. Now he had to choose a Martial Art.
After choosing a Sword Art, Chen Zong had a general idea of the Martial Arts. In the end, he chose the Positive Yuan Force. His original internal force was refined based on his strong body and pure Yang Qi and blood. In essence, it was purer than the internal force of ordinary warriors. The Profound Force could purify the internal force, but there was a limit.
Of course, this was Chen Zong's own guess, but it was not far from the truth.
In a short time, he only had one chance to choose a Martial Art. If he guessed right, the Profound Force would not help him at all.
On his way back to the second floor, Chen Zong walked around casually. To his surprise, he saw the third level of the Lone Star Sword Art, named Lone Star Evil Sky. Judging from the introduction, its power could be said to be the ultimate Sword Art of the Human Realm.
However, it was no longer suitable for him.
"The Positive Yuan Force and the Severing Wind Sword Art. Wait a second." The senior brother who was in charge of the Sword Martial Tower put down the book and said lightly. Then he got up and walked inside.
In less than a minute, two handwritten books appeared in the other party's hands. One was greyish white, with three bold and powerful words written on the cover — Zheng Yuan Qi. It gave Chen Zong a vigorous feeling. The other book was light green, with the words "Windcutting Swordsmanship" written on it. The strokes were long and narrow, very smooth, and implied a sharp edge.
"The handwritten books are not allowed to be leaked or damaged. You must return them in one month. Otherwise, depending on the severity of the case, you will be punished. In the worst case, you will be expelled from the school." The words were said smoothly in an indifferent tone. He must have said it many times.
Chen Zong nodded and put away the two books. He turned around and walked away quickly. He could not wait to go back and practice. He wanted to master as much as possible before the Rising Star Competition.
The first thing he needed to practice was the Positive Yuan Force. Only by refining more Internal Force could he practice the Severing Wind Sword Art better. Otherwise, it would be an empty shell and would not be able to exert its power.
The Earth Realm Martial Art was different from the Human Realm Martial Art, but it did not hinder Chen Zong from understanding it. After half a day, Chen Zong had basically grasped the mystery of the Positive Yuan Force. The rest would be slowly comprehended during practice.
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