Chapter 135: The Second Step of Intention Realm
Chapter 135: The Second Step of Intention Realm
"Brother..."
Chen Yue pursed her lips, her face still slightly pale.
She knew that in the eyes of many, Chen Mu's rise to prominence seemed effortless, but the reality was far more arduous than most. He endured hardships that surpassed ordinary people, and his cultivation seemed endless, without respite.
She was aware that his duties as an official, hunting demons, and the feud with the He family were not easy tasks. They undoubtedly came with numerous crises and hardships, but to her, they had always felt distant. However, this time, she truly experienced the danger that accompanied Chen Mu.
Looking at the shattered wall, one could almost imagine the terrifying scene that had unfolded. In the darkness of the night, an assassin from Blood Veil Tower had infiltrated, delivering a devastating blow. Blood Veil Tower was known for its assassins' rarely missed targets, and it was said that only one out of a hundred survived their attacks. One could only imagine the peril Chen Mu had faced in the neighboring courtyard, teetering on the edge of life and death.
If only she could have been of some help.
Although Chen Yue had achieved a prominent position among her peers at the Yu Family Martial Arts Academy, she was still far from Chen Mu's level. She lacked the influence and status to be of any real assistance, unless she could join the Seven Profound Sect.
However, the Seven Profound Sect only accepted disciples under the age of sixteen, and Chen Yue had just exceeded the age limit.
"Go to sleep, it's over now."
Chen Mu observed Chen Yue's state, noticing her lingering fear and pale face. He reached out and patted her head, offering a word of comfort.
Chen Yue glanced at the room with a destroyed wall, biting her lip, and asked, "Then, how will you rest tonight, brother?"
Chen Mu, with a calm expression, replied, "I won't be sleeping tonight. Staying up all night to cultivate is nothing new to me. Alright, you should go."
"Okay..."
Chen Yue wanted to say something more, but after hearing Chen Mu's words, she eventually nodded and left with small steps.
Chen Mu watched her leave, then looked at the mess in the room, shook his head, and decided not to clean up for now. He walked through the courtyard and entered the room opposite his bedroom. This room was furnished with many low tables and chairs, as well as tea sets, and was usually used for reading and receiving guests.
The lamp had been damaged during the fight, so Chen Mu called in Wang Ni, who hadn't gone to bed yet, and asked her to bring a new oil lamp. After lighting it, he spread out the Thunder Vibration Diagram once again and continued to carefully contemplate it.
Intention Realm was a powerful force, but the art of utilizing it was a profound study in itself, with deep intricacies.
In reality, when Chen Mu was comprehending the Intention Image Chart, he was primarily seeking to manifest the power of Intention rather than deepening his understanding of it. After all, the system could enhance his realm but couldn't create techniques out of thin air.
Earlier, when he had merged the Wind and Thunder Intention, the 'Thunder Gale Strike' within the convergence of wind and thunder was his only technique based on Intention. However, after numerous battles and prolonged contemplation, he had developed a more refined application.
For instance, the previous move he used to block the Blood Veil Tower assassin's attack seemed simple, but in reality, he had infused the entire arm with the Thunder Intent, forcibly increasing his speed to strike the sword with two fingers in the blink of an eye, breaking through the assassin's Intention power and forcing them to retreat.
Similarly, Chen Mu had been unaware of the Blood Robe Tower assassin's presence until the moment they struck. Before the sword tip could fully pierce through the window sill, he had already sensed it, giving him a crucial warning.
This perception stemmed from the Whistling Wind Intent.
Almost any movement in the world would stir a gentle breeze, and under the Thousand Wind Intent, Chen Mu could detect even the slightest gust with absolute clarity. This perception, akin to 'The autumn wind blows, and the cicada senses it first,' was a unique ability of the Whistling Wind Intent.
Whistling Wind Intent was not merely about infusing wind and thunder into the sword to enhance its power; it held an infinite depth of mysteries. Otherwise, how could the Heaven and Earth Eight Aspects Diagram be considered the pinnacle of Intention Realms in the world? When Chen Mu initially comprehended the Whistling Wind Intent, he primarily focused on infusing it into his sword or body to increase the power of his strikes. It was only later that he gradually grasped its deeper mysteries and developed the perception known as 'Autumn Wind Early Perception.'
Under the flickering candlelight, Chen Mu carefully studied the Thunder Vibration Diagram.
In truth, by this point, the diagram had already provided him with a profound understanding. After all, it was just a copied diagram, and Chen Mu felt he had almost exhausted all the remaining traces of Thunder comprehension from it. His current contemplation was primarily to gain experience points for the system panel.
Finally, the eastern sky brightened with the dawn's light, and although the sun's rays had not yet touched the earth, the darkness between heaven and earth gradually receded.
Chen Mu, who had been sitting in front of the Thunder Vibration Diagram, finally lifted his head, blew out the lamp on the table, and closed his eyes. He then summoned the system panel.
[Martial Dao: Thunder Intent]
[Experience: 10,001 points]
[Available Deduction Attempts: 0]
"Finally, I've accumulated enough. I hope this will allow me to take the second step in Intention."
Chen Mu murmured to himself.
With the true lineage of the Sky Sword Sect, the unknown figure from the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion, and the assassin from the Blood Veil Tower, the changing situation in Yu Prefecture made him feel insecure, even with his current strength.
In the Four Great Families, Bone Forging Realm practitioners were still considered noteworthy, but upon reaching the level of the Four Great Sects, they were no longer exceptional. Only those who stepped into the fifth realm, reaching the Organ Realms, were truly considered to have entered the inner circle.
The Organ Realms were still far from his grasp.
However, the second step of the Intention Realm could unleash the power of the Organ Realms.
Chen Mu calmed his thoughts and, as the first rays of dawn illuminated the entire Yu City and even the entire Yu Prefecture, he converted his accumulated experience into deduction attempts and began deducing once more.
Swish!
In the darkness of Chen Mu's vision, a desolate and ancient world suddenly appeared. There was no sign of life, not even a hint of green; only desolation and barrenness filled the land.
Just as this desolation enveloped the world, dense clouds gathered in the sky, and a flash of lightning suddenly emerged from within, followed by a thunderous clap that seemed capable of shattering one's soul.
Boom!!!
The thunderous clap caused the sky to darken and the winds to howl.
The blinding lightning pierced through the dense clouds, connecting the heavens and the earth. Perhaps this wasn't the first thunder in this desolate world, but among countless thunders, it was the most crucial one. Within this thunder, amidst the ultimate destruction, the extreme Yin gave birth to Yang. In this once lifeless, barren, and empty world, a faint glimmer of life appeared.
Although faint, it was a tangible existence, and as the world's profound mechanisms turned, it would slowly change everything.
"Heaven and Earth, Wind and Thunder, Water and Fire... Although wind, thunder, and fire are close to the heavenly might, resembling a manifestation of heavenly wrath, in reality, there is no absolute separation among the myriad forms. Thunder is a display of heavenly might, but it also connects heaven and earth."
Chen Mu muttered to himself.
Thunder, while destructive, also contained the potential for rebirth.
From his countless insights into the Thunder Intent, he could only grasp speed and penetration, although he had long understood that thunder should hold even greater power, which he couldn't access.
But now, he had finally seen beyond the surface and touched upon the more fundamental essence within the might of thunder.
The deduction wasn't over yet.
The desolate world began to change rapidly. Green sprouted across the land, and all living beings roamed freely. However, as heaven and earth turned, impurities were born, and some living beings transformed into demons that wreaked havoc.
Demons and ghosts ran rampant, and the once-lush world began to wither once more.
Boom!
Another flash of lightning appeared, falling from the heavens above.
The might of thunder shook the heavens and the earth, resembling heavenly wrath.
With a single strike,
The demons scattered!
"Destruction... No, this is a form of suppression. Under the might of thunder, all evil spirits and demons have no place to hide; they are forced to retreat."
Chen Mu gained insight from this.
The world and all things within it were born from the interplay of creation and suppression. Here, it was a clear manifestation.
The assassin from Blood Veil Tower, for instance, possessed a terrifying Intention Realm. In that instant, he unleashed a demonic aura and a Qi movement that instantly turned his bedroom into a deathly, murderous space.
Normally, within the Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth, aside from Heaven and Earth, it might take three Intention Realms to counter it. However, this sinister demonic Qi was precisely suppressed by the Thunder Intent, and with a single strike, it was forcibly shattered!
"I see."
"The reason why the Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth is considered the pinnacle of Martial Dao isn't solely due to its complexity or the accumulation of eight aspects that enhance its fundamental might. It's because these eight aspects encompass all the creation and suppression principles of heaven, earth, and all things. Regardless of which Martial Dao one's opponent cultivates, there will always be one aspect among the eight that can either create or suppress it."
Unconsciously, Chen Mu gained a deeper understanding of the entire Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth.
When the Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth were combined, even the most basic Intention Realm power was stronger than other Martial Daos. Whether facing demonic auras, the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, or any other aspect, there was always a principle of creation and suppression within the eight aspects. Even if there was no absolute suppression against some specific Martial Dao Intention Realms, there was no technique that could simultaneously suppress all eight aspects.
At most, there were techniques like the Sword Dao Intention of Sky Sword Sect, which claimed to 'break a myriad of laws with a single sword,' but in reality, it was still a forceful clash of power, with no simultaneous suppression of the eight aspects.
Even if their Sword Dao wasn't the most fundamental and formless kind, but instead contained branches of destruction and slaughter, the Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth could still directly provide a more complete principle of creation and suppression.
Finally, everything in Chen Mu's vision gradually disappeared.
Chen Mu kept his eyes closed, and in the darkness of his vision, countless threads appeared—threads of lightning that wandered between heaven and earth, representing the various aspects of thunder.
At this moment, every thread became crystal clear in his eyes, much clearer than when he had first comprehended them.
Chen Mu slowly reached out, grabbing at the nearest thread.
Snap!
The thread transformed into lightning and slipped through his fingers.
However, Chen Mu didn't feel any disappointment; instead, a hint of joy rose within him. Although he couldn't grasp it, he had genuinely touched the part of the essence of heaven and earth that represented thunder.
He could touch it.
That was... the second step of the Intention Realm!
(End of Chapter)
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