SWDnovel Chapter 126 Sword Intent
Chapter 126 Sword Intent
Chapter 126 Sword Intent
In an instant, a profound and mysterious insight flooded into Su Yu's mind like a tidal wave.
A single moment in reality feels like several years in the depths of consciousness.
In a daze, Su Yu seemed to transform into a nimble ape leaping between cliffs, wielding his sword against the wind on a precipice thousands of feet high. Or perhaps he stood atop a reef where waves crashed against the shore, facing the surging, hundred-foot-high waves, cleaving through life and death with each strike, suppressing the raging tide.
From tedious repetition to flashes of inspiration.
Finally, as he unleashed his countless strikes, the scattered fragments of his techniques suddenly coalesced, transforming into a concentrated will!
Su Yu suddenly opened his eyes, took a deep breath, and his previously restless gaze became as deep as a pool. He raised the Mo Yuan Blade in his hand again, but this time, he did not rush to draw it. Instead, he stood quietly, letting the biting cold wind in the courtyard flutter his clothes.
He murmured something, and with a seemingly casual twist of his wrist, the Mo Yuan Blade slashed out.
"Buzz"
This time, it was no longer the sharp whistling sound that tore through the air, but a low, suppressed hum, like muffled thunder rolling through the clouds!
As the blade sliced through the air, the surrounding airflow did not disperse or escape; instead, it seemed to become viscous and heavy, enveloped by the blade and forming an invisible pressure field.
If someone were standing opposite Su Yu at this moment, they would be horrified to find that even though the knife was still several feet away, it felt as if a huge rock was pressing on their chest, making it difficult to breathe, and even giving them the illusion that there was no way to avoid it and that they could only offer their necks to be slaughtered.
"The Spirit Ape Subdues Demons!"
A sharp glint flashed in Su Yu's eyes, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
The difference between being proficient and achieving a basic level of mastery may seem like just a step, but in reality, it's a world of difference.
The state of proficiency is about practicing "skill," muscle memory, and perfecting the speed and accuracy of a move to its extreme.
The Lesser Completion Realm focuses on "momentum," which involves using qi and blood to control the sword and using essence, energy, and spirit to suppress the enemy's mind!
"No wonder Master always said that only by grasping the essence of the sword can one truly cross the threshold of swordsmanship."
Looking at the Mo Yuan Blade in his hand, which was still trembling slightly, Su Yu felt that the barrier between man and blade had completely disappeared.
The Mo Yuan longsword, weighing 108 jin (approximately 54 catties), underwent a strange transformation in his hands.
When it strikes, it is as heavy as Mount Tai pressing down, like a Vajra subduing demons, unstoppable:
When it changes tactics, it is as light as a feather and as nimble as a nimble ape, like swirling clouds and mist, unpredictable and elusive.
With a single thought, the ape moves with ease; with a single thought, the demon is subdued, and even the lightest task becomes heavy.
This shift in weight and strength, this balance of softness and hardness, is all within Su Yu's control!
"With this sword momentum, even against experts with secondary acupoints, whose front and rear acupoints are connected, I can forcefully tear through their qi and blood defenses!"
Su Yu was in a great mood. This kind of enlightenment was a hundred times more difficult than simply increasing one's qi and blood.
Many martial artists spend their entire lives stuck at a bottleneck because they can't grasp the meaning of "momentum"!
Sheathing the inkstone, Su Yu summoned the control panel with a thought.
[Martial Arts]: White Ape Fist (Level 1) (Proficiency 5500/7000)
[Martial Arts]: Spirit Ape Demon-Subduing Blade (Level 1) (Minor Success 1/7000)
[Martial Arts]: Black Stone Body Tempering Technique (Level 1) (Beginner Level 4500/5000)
[Martial Arts]: Seven Fiends Thunder Step (Proficiency 1300/2000)
Looking at those rows of numbers, Su Yu's anticipation grew even stronger.
"My mastery of the White Ape Fist is improving rapidly. Within twenty days, I will definitely break through to the minor mastery level, at which point I will be a true second-stage acupoint martial artist!"
"And this Black Stone Body Tempering Technique—" Su Yu clenched his fist, feeling the restless, resilient power beneath his skin, "is also approaching its critical point. Once I break through, my blood and qi strength and physical defense will experience a qualitative leap!"
White Ape Martial Arts School, inner courtyard tea room.
The aroma of tea wafts through the air, and steam rises gently.
Qin Fangqiong sat upright in the armchair, looking at Chen Fan below her, whose injuries had healed and whose qi and blood had stabilized, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.
"Chen Fan, now that you've fully recovered from your injuries, there are two things you should do first."
Qin Fangqiong put down her teacup and said gently, "The first thing is that you report to the enforcement team tomorrow. That's a treasure trove for you to build connections and resources; you need to establish yourself there as soon as possible. As for the second thing—"
At this point, Qin Fangqiong smiled and said, "On the seventh day after the New Year, I will personally take you to visit the Huyan family. If you can catch the eye of the third young lady of the Huyan family, this marriage will be a done deal!"
"The Huyan family?!"
Chen Fan suddenly looked up, his breathing instantly becoming heavy, and his eyes bursting with uncontrollable ecstasy.
In the outer city of Blackstone, the Huyan family is a behemoth on par with the Liu family!
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Their family has many generals in the Black Stone Army, making them a powerful force!
The most famous among them was Huyan Ba, a centurion of the elite cavalry of the Black Stone Army. He once charged into the enemy lines alone and trampled a rebel general of the Black Lotus Sect into a bloody pulp, earning him a great reputation!
If he could climb this high branch and marry Miss Huyan, Chen Fan's future would surely be bright and promising!
Even, as Master said, it's not a pipe dream to start a clan in Blackrock City!
"Thank you for your guidance, Master! Your disciple will repay your kindness with my life!" Chen Fan's voice trembled with excitement as he kowtowed deeply.
"Get up. The road was paved by your teacher, but whether you can walk it well depends on yourself."
Qin Fangqiong waved her hand, then changed the subject, seemingly casually saying, "Oh, right, there's something else. While you were recovering, that kid Su Yu made rapid progress and has already opened up the Qianjing Tanzhong acupoint. At this rate, he'll probably be attempting to break through to the second acupoint not long after the New Year."
"Wh-what?!"
These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over his head. The ecstasy on Chen Fan's face instantly froze, and he stood frozen in place.
"Front-view mirror? He—he broke through?"
Chen Fan's pupils contracted sharply, and the towering edifice of pride that had just been built in his heart collapsed with a crash.
How is that possible?!
I've only been recovering from my injuries for a little over a month, and that good-for-nothing with inferior physique has already reached this point?
He hadn't even broken through much during the martial arts examination, so how come he's already almost at the threshold of the second acupoint?
How could someone with such superior physical constitution be surpassed by him?
Seeing Chen Fan's shocked expression, a shrewd glint flashed in Qin Fangqiong's eyes.
"Chen Fan, on the path of martial arts, if you don't advance, you fall behind. If after the New Year, your progress is still lagging behind Su Yu—"
Qin Fangqiong took a sip of tea, her tone calm yet cruel: "From now on, within the sect, you should address him as Senior Brother. In our White Ape Martial Arts School, the most accomplished always come first."
"In addition, the resources in the museum are limited. Starting next month, your share of Black Scale Blood Aperture Pills will be halved, tentatively set at five per month."
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boom!
If what happened just now was merely a splash of cold water, this is now a fatal blow to the heart!
The share has been halved! That's a whole 150 taels of silver worth of resources! Just like that, Su Yu snatched it away?
Damn it, I'm clearly the number one genius at the White Ape Martial Arts School!
Chen Fan's hands, hidden in his sleeves, clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his flesh. Intense jealousy gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake. But he forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, bowing his head and replying, "Yes—I will obey your orders, Master. Your disciple will work even harder to break through to the second acupoint faster than Junior Brother Su, and will never disappoint Master."
"Go."
As soon as he left the tea room, the respect on Chen Fan's face vanished, replaced by a face twisted with extreme jealousy.
"Su Yu!!!"
He roared silently in his heart, his eyes bloodshot.
"Damn it! Damn it! You piece of trash with such inferior talent, why are you sticking to me like a mad dog!"
"They're stealing my reputation, stealing my status, and now they're even trying to steal my elixirs!"
A chilling glint flashed in Chen Fan's eyes.
"You want me to call you senior brother? Dream on! I must break through to the second acupoint before you! As long as I break through first, Master's attention, the resources we lost—all of it will come back!"
Golden Scale Enforcement Team, Council Hall.
Li Jingxuan stood solemnly before the enormous city defense map.
Below the stage, the five team captains, including Su Yu and Lin Wanzhu, were all present, awaiting instructions.
"Everyone's here."
Li Jingxuan's gaze was sharp as he said in a deep voice, "The anti-monster operation before the New Year is nearing its end. The strange occurrences that have penetrated into various villages and towns have been basically eliminated, but there are still many strange occurrences around the Blackwater River."
"Snapped!"
Li Jingxuan tapped his finger heavily on a bend in the river on the map.
"Blackwater Beach! This is the lair with the strongest eerie atmosphere. Commander Lin cleared it out once before, but many strange things still remain. The last mission before the New Year is to wipe this place out!"
Li Jingxuan looked at Lin Wanzhu and said in a deep voice, "Three days from now, Commander Lin, you will personally lead the five teams to set up an ambush here!"
Let's eradicate all the strange occurrences in this area!
After explaining the mission, a smile finally appeared on Li Jingxuan's tense face, and his tone relaxed a bit: "Gentlemen, if we fight this last battle before the end of the year well, Commander Pang has promised a generous reward at the end of the year."