Chapter 151: Mutated Sword Body! The Evolution of the Origami Person

Chapter 151: Mutated Sword Body! The Evolution of the Origami Person

In just a short moment, the origami person's body grew larger, even appearing a size bigger than before.

"Wow!"

With a cry, the paper sword's sharp edge pierced the dummy, and the sturdy wall behind it, leaving a deep mark.

However, Qian Yi did not use the Golden Lance Technique, and the sharpness of the paper sword alone was insufficient to achieve such a feat.

Su Ping did not rush to use the True Eye, but instead observed the origami person's movements, gaining a direct insight into Qian Yi's new skill.

Compared to the Golden Lance Technique, this new skill seemed to be more enduring.

The Golden Lance Technique only enhanced the sharpness of a single attack, and the Perfect-level Golden Lance Technique also increased the speed of the sword strike, making it faster than the release of other skills.

If one had to describe it, it would be a trump card skill.

But at this moment, Qian Yi was continuously using this skill, and although its power was far inferior to the Perfect-level Golden Lance Technique, its endurance made it even more meaningful.

Moreover, the newly comprehended skill was obviously just at the initial entry-level.

Su Ping was already very satisfied with the power and effect of this skill at this level.

Finally, the light of mental power gathered in Su Ping's eyes fixed on Qian Yi, the origami person holding the paper sword.

The True Eye provided feedback on Qian Yi's advancement and improvement after his evolution!

[Mutated Origami Person (Contracted)]



[Attributes: Gold, Undead]



[Current Level: Elite Rank 1]



[Race Potential: Elite Rank 1]



[Skills: Paper Body Folding (Proficient), Golden Lance Technique (Perfect), Sword Soul Mark (Special), Accelerated Casting (Proficient), Mutated Paper Body Control (Proficient), Mutated Sword Body (Entry)]



Sword Body?

And it's a mutated skill too?!

Su Ping's eyebrows lifted slightly.

The essence of mutated skills was that they had appeared on other pet beasts before, but after mutation, their effects differed from the normal effects of the skill.

This was a mutated skill! For example, Xiao Qing's 'Poison Ivy Strike'.

Strictly speaking, it could be considered a mutated vine strike of the poison system, but in reality, some poison-type plant pet beasts already possessed such skills. Compared to them, Xiao Qing's Poison Ivy Strike had no truly special features, and thus, it wasn't considered a mutated skill.

Mutated skills, like Poisonous Wood Heart, were truly unique skills belonging to pet beasts!

And at this moment, Qian Yi, the origami person, had another mutated skill appear on his body, just like the previous mutated Paper Body Control skill.

Sword Body?

This skill was not unfamiliar to Su Ping for a simple reason: he had seen it on some sword-type pet beasts in the secret realm of the King of Swords.

It was a very common skill, and even more common on sword-type artifact pets than the Golden Lance Technique.

The Sword Body skill allowed sword-type pets to further control and attach energy, increasing their power.

Overall, it was a basic skill for most sword-type pets.

Sword Body and Golden Lance Technique were the two most common skills in that secret realm, filled with decaying swords.

However, from the angle he had just observed, Su Ping couldn't see any significant difference or distinction between Qian Yi's mutated Sword Body and other Sword Body skills.

In an instant, the True Eye locked onto Qian Yi again, and the skill appeared clearly in Su Ping's vision.

[Mutated Sword Body (Entry): Enables control of one's energy, attaching it to the body and sword, increasing the power and speed of sword strikes.

Mutated Effect: Through countless practice, the origami person has a deeper understanding of the sword. Now, with the fusion of energy and the sword, they can independently think and comprehend 'Sword Techniques'!

(Note: This skill is special and cannot be improved through practice. Only by comprehending 'Sword Techniques' can the skill level be enhanced!)]



Hmm?!

Su Ping examined the mutated effect of Qian Yi's mutated skill.

Compared to Xiao Qing's Poisonous Wood Heart mutated effect, which only enhanced the power of the sword, Qian Yi's mutated skill exceeded Su Ping's understanding.

Su Ping had assumed that Qian Yi's mutated Sword Body would also increase the power of the sword, but he never expected the direction of the mutation to be so peculiar.

Could the combination of one's energy and sword techniques lead to the comprehension of 'Sword Techniques'?

Su Ping blinked, remembering the countless sword technique basics he had Xiao Qing practice, not knowing how many tens of thousands of times.

Basic moves like stabbing, thrusting, and slashing.

Could it be that Qian Yi's comprehension of this mutated skill was related to Su Ping's initial training?

Was it a coincidence, combined with Qian Yi's uniqueness, that led to the comprehension of this special mutated skill?

Hmm! He was indeed a genius breeder.

He had anticipated this situation early on.

Su Ping ignored the excited origami person still holding the paper sword and sat down on the ground.

At this moment, the first thing that came to his mind was those wuxia movies.

In the current world of beastmasters, there were few manifestations, and the main ability of sword-type beastmasters was reflected in the 'sword' itself.

However, there were some artistic creations and works from his previous life that could greatly inspire Su Ping:

Techniques like Single Stroke Lightning Sword, Solitary Sword Nine Changes, Evil Exorcising Sword Technique...

Countless sword techniques existed.

In other words, the mutated sword body of Little Origami Person Qian Yi can, through its own comprehension, comprehend such sword techniques and form actual skills?

For example, the Solitary Sword Nine Changes sword technique (beginner level)?

Although it seemed abstract, at this moment, it seemed to be exactly that meaning.

Suddenly, Su Ping became extremely excited.

If that's the case, the potential of this mutated skill might be even more powerful than any other mutated skills he had seen!

The fusion of energy and sword moves, unleashing greater might, is the essence of sword techniques!

So, the extension of these sword moves is the various sword skills and techniques!

Then, ordinary sword techniques like Gale Swift Sword might exist. And what about those powerful so-called sword techniques, such as the Heavenly Sword or the Ten Thousand Gods Annihilation? Can they also be realized and created in Little Origami Person's body?

If such 'sword techniques' are formed, wouldn't they become new advanced skills?!

As this thought emerged, Su Ping once again felt a tingling excitement in his brain.

He abruptly looked at Little Origami Person, who was still brandishing the paper sword even after the promotion.

Moreover, could Little Origami Person's evolutionary opportunity also be hidden within this? Just as Old Liu had said, the essence of evolution is the rules of this world granting abilities to beings other than humans.

And what are the conditions for evolution? It's when the current form can no longer satisfy the requirements for further advancement, and after all energy has accumulated to its limit, a transformation occurs!

This requirement is not just reaching the peak and limit of one's realm, but also the so-called 'further advancement.'

Origami Person had never had an evolutionary path precisely because it lacked this 'further advancement' channel.

However, the direction of mutated pets' mutations represents an alternative path to advancement.

To evolve by improving at the sword level, and then complete the evolution?

Previously, Su Ping wanted to start with gold-type cultivation, after all, Little Origami Person had a gold-type mutation, which seemed like a good direction.

But now, his thoughts were about to change again.

The sword, in a certain sense, does belong to the gold type, but it's also somewhat different.

Su Ping went straight to the training ground.

Little Origami Person turned his head, looking at Su Ping who had arrived:

"Wow, wow! (Master! I've become stronger!)"

Su Ping smiled and nodded:

"But Qian Yi, this is just the beginning. It lays the foundation for your improvement. The real test will be the training that follows!"

"Wow!"

Qian Yi clenched his fist.

(｀ー)



Su Ping nodded in satisfaction, always finding this kind of spirited attitude in Little Origami Person.

Unfortunately, he had never been able to find an effective training method for Xiao Qing.

But right now, it was undoubtedly more important to focus on Little Origami Person's situation.

"From now on, you don't need to keep practicing the basic moves of these sword techniques. Your foundation is already incredibly solid, and now it's time for further improvement."

"Wow!"

Su Ping paused before continuing:

"All the basic sword moves are meant to serve the formation of complete sword techniques. What you need to do next is to take those ordinary, extreme moves and combine them into a complete set of genuine sword techniques."

"Wow?!?"

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Little Origami Person scratched his head, clearly still unable to understand the concept of complete sword techniques even after the promotion.

Su Ping explained in the simplest way for Little Origami Person to understand:

"Those impressive swordsmen you've seen, the skills they use against their enemies based on their swords, those are sword techniques!"

"Wow?!"

Su Ping was still processing what this little thing was about to do when, the next moment, Little Origami Person suddenly opened his eyes.

He abruptly rushed towards the dummy and raised the paper sword in his hand, swiftly slashing down at the dummy's body.

Each slash was incredibly swift.

One slash faster than the next.

However, there was not a hint of technique, and the more Su Ping watched, the more his eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Su Ping halted Little Origami Person's newly created 'Disorderly Sword Technique'.

It was clear that even though Little Origami Person had an innate understanding of sword techniques due to his sword intent origin, this chaotic slashing did not align with the true essence of sword techniques.

So, what are the essential factors for comprehending sword techniques? Su Ping didn't pay attention to Little Origami Person's confused expression, as he too fell into deep thought.

It was evident that Little Origami Person's understanding of sword techniques was completely different from some of the low-level techniques found in martial arts novels.

It wasn't just a matter of the moves.

If one were to rely solely on the sword tip to attack and counter the opponent's moves, then this sword technique, let alone becoming a skill, probably wouldn't have even a hint of lethal power.

From the perspective of the mutated sword body, there was no doubt that it was the accumulation of energy and sword moves, followed by a qualitative change, that formed the 'sword technique'!

In other words, looking at the foundation, what is the basis of the sword body?

It's the ability to combine energy and the sword.

In the context of martial arts novels, this sword technique is one that is driven by 'essence energy'.

Its most important function is to unleash greater power and then break through the opponent's 'martial skills' formed by 'essence energy', as well as protective skills like 'essence energy shields'.

Or faster, strike the opponent with even greater speed and swiftness.

Therefore, to perfect the creation of a true sword technique, the first step is to learn to control 'Essence Energy'!

Sword techniques are attacks that harness the energy of Essence Energy, unleashing powerful moves.

Su Ping patted his head as this thought crossed his mind:

"Qian Yi, activate the skill: Sword Body!"

Qian Yi extended his hand, and the assembled Paper Sword emitted a faint glow.

Su Ping was taken aback.

He knew that this wasn't the effect of the Sword Body skill but the 'Golden Lance Technique'! However, upon careful consideration, it seemed to make sense. If one wanted to increase the power and strength of the energy burst, the Golden Lance Technique was indeed a skill worth referencing.

Suddenly, Su Ping's eyes lit up:

"Qian Yi, can you try to apply the principles of the Golden Lance Technique to control the Sword Body? Not just on the sword itself, but within your body. Learn to sense the power of the Sword Body and then control it!"

The little paper man was perplexed, unsure of what his master meant.

As the little paper man pondered, Su Ping couldn't help but smirk. He thought of those discs and said:

"Focus Essence Energy in the Dantian! Circulate Essence Energy Through Meridians!"

As these eight words left his mouth, he saw the little paper man's eyes brighten instantly.

The little paper man sat down on the ground, and the energy of the Sword Body rippled around him.

At this moment, Su Ping had a sudden realization.

The principle was actually very simple.

For the little paper man Qian Yi, the Sword Body skill was like an innate ability. Typically, Qian Yi could activate this innate ability to fight.

The energy consumed per second by activating this skill and its power were fixed.

However, this constancy restricted Qian Yi's performance.

The more energy injected, the better the effect, as it should be.

When energy was suppressed and accumulated, the rebound would naturally be more powerful than usual, which was also expected.

To create a sword technique for the little paper man, Su Ping aimed to combine energy and sword moves, drawing inspiration from the Sword Body skill.

Therefore, the fundamental step was to freely control the energy supply of the 'Mutated Sword Body'.

After understanding the principle, controlling the energy for the little paper man was not a challenge.

Soon, the light on the paper sword in his hand flickered brightly and dimly.

In the dim underground room, it glowed like a fluorescent stick.

Not only the sword but also his body radiated this light.

Satisfied, Su Ping nodded and recorded all the changes in his notebook.

The night was spent on these attempts.

Qian Yi, born from two Holy Spirit-level resources, demonstrated exceptional talent in this aspect. The Sword Body skill was evidently a sword-based skill.

Qian Yi's mastery of the skill was so fast that it amazed even Su Ping.

After advancing to Elite Rank 4, his physical body further strengthened. Despite staying awake all night, Su Ping remained excited:

"Qian Yi, unleash your speed!"

Qian Yi's figure burst forward from one end of the underground room to the other in just three seconds, displaying his full power.

This speed was not much slower than the all-out effort of an Elite Rank 7-8 Forest Wolf! Indeed, the mutated Sword Body did more than just allow Qian Yi to comprehend his own sword technique.

It also enabled him to utilize his energy more precisely.

This effect was more practical than any other skill.

Of course, the consumption was also evident.

However, Su Ping wasn't short on funds at the moment.

After Qian Yi visibly weakened, Su Ping threw him two Undead Beast Energy Recovery Potions.

Qian Yi quickly regained his vigor.

Evidently, Qian Yi had spent the night practicing energy input, compression, and output, striving to meet Su Ping's standards and requirements.

Meanwhile, Su Ping designed the first sword move for Qian Yi.

He had a premonition that the little paper man's evolution would likely be based on the sword techniques he had learned through the Sword Body skill.

So, Su Ping spent the night meticulously recalling the countless wuxia novels his father had read, reviewing all the famous sword techniques.

In the end, he found that the most basic, practical, and simple technique was perhaps the one used by an unnamed extra:

"Single Stroke Lightning Sword."

The technique concentrated power and speed, unleashing a lightning-like strike with immense force.

Whether this interpretation of the Single Stroke Lightning Sword was accurate, Su Ping wasn't sure. He had deduced this move based on its name.

Focusing on a single point, reaching the pinnacle!

Su Ping called the little paper man to his side.

"Qian Yi, are you ready to learn the first sword technique]?"

"Woo-wah!"

(End of Chapter)

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