Chapter 279: The Third State of the Sword, The Third State of the Blade

Chapter 279: The Third State of the Sword, The Third State of the Blade

Meng Chong narrowed his eyes slightly, as if communicating with the treasure sword he had refined, his mind connected to it.

Buzz!

The treasure sword trembled and hovered in the air. An overwhelmingly dominant blade intent burst forth from the sword.

It glowed with a radiant light, its blade shimmering, and it emitted a low humming sound.

In an instant, the treasure sword's radiance faded, and the blade intent dissipated, as if all its sharpness had been concealed, and it had become ordinary.

The sword began to grow, and in the blink of an eye, it had reached a height of ten zhang. Then, it started to shrink again.

When it returned to its original size, it moved towards Meng Chong and slowly began to merge with his body, eventually disappearing into it.

"Success!" Meng Chong exclaimed joyfully.

At this moment, the sword had been infused into one of his golden body's acupoints.

Fang Hao was overjoyed. "I finally understand how to refine it! The choice of refining materials is crucial. Only those with spiritual essence can be used to create spiritual weapons that can be incorporated into the body."

Glancing at his own strange soldier box, Fang Hao excitedly said, "I'm going to refine another strange soldier box and incorporate it into my body!"

Li Xuan was also thrilled; he couldn't believe that they had actually succeeded.

As Meng Chong integrated the sword into his body, Li Xuan received feedback as well.

Next, Fang Hao upgraded Xu Yan's Tongming Sword, while Meng Chong continued to nurture the treasure sword and pondered how to further improve his blade techniques.

With a treasure sword in his body, he also needed to have one in his possession.

Xu Yan's Tongming Sword was also successfully incorporated into his body for nurturing.

Fang Hao refined another sword and blade to be used as weapons.

Li Xuan marveled at how his disciple seemed to have the qualities of a reclusive master!

Refining the strange soldier box was no easy task; it involved too many weapons, and the consumption of materials was enormous.

Su Lingxiu's shovel and golden needle also needed to be refined.

Fortunately, with the treasure vaults of the Jade Divine Sect and the Su family, they had no shortage of rare materials and could easily refine these weapons.

"Only the top spiritual sects could afford such expenditures," Li Xuan thought to himself.

Thankfully, his disciple knew how to acquire resources, so he didn't have to worry about it as a master.

The red cat ran to Fang Hao, wanting such treasures for itself. Li Xuan's lips twitched as he watched the cat he had raised; it truly knew how to take advantage of any benefit it could get its paws on and was unwilling to miss out on anything.

Fang Hao reluctantly agreed, as this was his master's pet, and began refining treasures for the red cat.

The red cat also demanded a large golden chain that could be adjusted in size.

Fang Hao crafted one for it to wear around its neck, making it look much more formidable. The red cat was thrilled, finally having the large golden chain it had always wanted.

From now on, even if its body grew larger, it wouldn't have to worry about the chain breaking.

Moreover, the large golden chain had other functions as well, as it was, after all, a spiritual artifact.

Everyone in the manor, including the snake Yu Xiaolong, received the weapons they desired.

Shi Er eventually gave up on keeping the Blood Spirit Blade and had Fang Hao refine a new treasure blade for him.

Xu Yan and Meng Chong had already incorporated their sword and blade into their bodies and were in the process of nurturing them. They could almost be considered as nurturing their lifebond weapons.

The two of them had also progressed further in their sword and blade techniques.

Li Xuan called Xu Yan over.

Xu Yan, who had already achieved minor completion in the Heart Sword State, had displayed the might of his sword techniques during the Heaven's Pride battle, shocking everyone by turning a mountain into a sword with a simple hand gesture.

Now, it was time for Li Xuan to teach Xu Yan a sword technique beyond the Heart Sword State.

"Master!" Xu Yan said respectfully.

Li Xuan held a jade scepter in his hand as he strolled out of the manor, heading towards a nearby mountain peak. Xu Yan followed closely behind him.

Xu Yan's heart raced with excitement as he knew that his master was about to impart more martial arts knowledge to him.

Even though they had left the manor, the heavenly oddity formation still concealed them from outsiders, ensuring that no one could detect their presence.

Standing at the peak of the mountain, Li Xuan spoke, "Disciple, you have achieved minor completion in the Heart Sword State, which is the second state of the sword. Now, do you have any thoughts on the third state of the sword?"

Xu Yan was taken aback, falling into deep thought for a moment before replying, "Master, I have no idea what the third state of the sword is like."

No matter how hard he tried to think, Xu Yan couldn't fathom what sword state would come after the Heart Sword State.

The concept of treating all things in heaven and earth as swords with a single thought was already unimaginable, profound, and incredible.

Could there possibly be an even more profound sword state beyond this?

"Today, I shall impart to you the third state of the sword," Li Xuan said, unsurprised by Xu Yan's lack of understanding.

While Xu Yan's talent was exceptional, it was impossible for him to deduce the next sword state based solely on his minor completion in the Heart Sword State.

However, Li Xuan had already fabricated the third state of the sword.

Now that the time was right, it was the perfect opportunity to teach it to Xu Yan.

"Perhaps when Xu Yan achieves major completion in the Heart Sword State, he will be able to comprehend how to cultivate the third state of the sword," Li Xuan thought expectantly.

"Yes, Master!" Xu Yan replied excitedly.

The Heart Sword State was already so powerful, and he couldn't wait to discover the even more formidable state that lay beyond it.

"The third state of the sword is the Wisdom Sword State!" Li Xuan declared solemnly.

"Wisdom Sword State?" Xu Yan's eyes lit up at the name.

"What is the Wisdom Sword State?" Li Xuan continued. "It is to command all things as swords. When ten thousand swords possess spirit, they understand the sword, and they understand your intentions. Your intentions become the heart and wisdom of the sword.

The sword understands its nature and its intent... The sword can respond to enemies on its own, and it understands the way of the sword.

When ten thousand swords are like me, when ten thousand swords are one with me, when ten thousand swords become wise, this is the Wisdom Sword State!"

Li Xuan explained the intricacies and theories of the Wisdom Sword State to Xu Yan, word by word, imparting the profoundness of this sword state.

At this moment, Xu Yan's face was filled with shock.

Was this the third state of the sword?

Ten thousand swords understanding the sword?

The sword understanding its own sword techniques and sword intent, understanding its own sword will? With a single thought, ten thousand swords would appear, and they would know how to face their enemies, just as he intended and imagined?

There were swords with wisdom!

What kind of sword technique was this that granted swords their own intelligence?

Once the sword was unsheathed, would it fight and defend on its own without any need for his intervention?

Could the sword understand the way of the sword on its own?

Xu Yan was astounded. The Wisdom Sword State was too profound and mystical; it seemed like something that was beyond the capabilities of a human cultivator.

Li Xuan observed Xu Yan's shocked expression and silently nodded to himself. The more astounded his disciple was, the more powerful he would become once he comprehended the state.

Looking at the golden book of the Dao on his spiritual platform, Li Xuan saw the following information about the Wisdom Sword State:

Completeness: Medium

Continuity between states: Upper Medium

Comprehension difficulty: Extremely High

Cultivation difficulty: High+

The Wisdom Sword State was extremely challenging to comprehend, as it represented a significant leap in cultivation.

Even though Li Xuan had racked his brains, he couldn't reduce the comprehension difficulty.

It was just too profound and mystical.

If he had made it less profound, it wouldn't have felt powerful enough, and Li Xuan was not satisfied with that. So, in the end, he had decided to keep it as it was.

While the comprehension difficulty was extremely high, Li Xuan had faith in Xu Yan.

After all, Xu Yan had managed to cultivate the completely fabricated cultivation techniques in the past, and his martial arts realm was no longer low. With the foundation he had built by breaking through the Heart Sword State, Li Xuan believed that Xu Yan could comprehend the Wisdom Sword State; it would just take a significant amount of time.

At this moment, Xu Yan was deeply shaken, yet he felt a sense of enlightenment. It was as if a flash of insight had struck him, and the more he contemplated the Wisdom Sword State, the more profound and inscrutable it seemed.

"...With the wise sword in your heart, purify yourself, and all things will be one with you... Do not falter, do not be despaired, do not be cowardly..."

Li Xuan continued, "Disciple, the wonders of the Wisdom Sword are not something that can be grasped in a short time. Do not get too caught up in it. When your primordial spirit is condensed and you understand the mysteries of the laws of heaven and earth, perhaps then you will be able to cultivate the Wisdom Sword State.

"Make connections and gain insights from various sources, and perhaps one day, inspiration will strike, and you will understand how to cultivate the Wisdom Sword State."

Compared to the Martial Arts of the Godly State, the Wisdom Sword State was much more challenging to comprehend. No matter how gifted Xu Yan was, it would be impossible for him to grasp it in a short period.

Rather than focus solely on the Wisdom Sword State, it would be better for him to first understand the Martial Arts of the Godly State. Perhaps once he had a breakthrough with the Godly State, he would also gain some insights into the Wisdom Sword State.

"Yes, Master, I understand!" Xu Yan replied respectfully.

The Wisdom Sword State was indeed profound, and Xu Yan agreed with his master's suggestion. Perhaps after he had enlightened himself in the Godly State or condensed his primordial spirit, understanding the mysteries of the laws of heaven and earth, he would be able to cultivate the Wisdom Sword State. After all, his Heart Sword State had only reached minor completion, and he was still far from achieving perfection.

Moreover, perhaps one day, he would suddenly have a moment of enlightenment and grasp the Wisdom Sword State.

"Good, as long as you keep this in mind," Li Xuan nodded.

Master and disciple returned to the manor.

Along the way, Li Xuan looked towards the side, where Yue'er and her grandfather were searching for something. However, the heavenly oddity formation concealed them, preventing the old man and his granddaughter from noticing him.

Li Xuan smiled without paying them any heed. That girl was rather interesting, and she had good talent too.

It was a shame she wasn't suitable to be his disciple.

Moreover, he didn't have any new martial arts to teach anyway.

As for his disciple's wife, Xu Yan already had two female admirers, so these matters of fate should be left to his disciple to figure out. As a master, he wouldn't interfere.

Upon returning to the manor, Xu Yan entered seclusion. He cultivated, contemplated his own sword path, and tried to understand the Martial Arts of the Godly State.

The next day.

On the peak of the mountain, it was Meng Chong's turn.

It was time to impart to him the third state of the Blade.

Although Meng Chong's talent wasn't as extraordinary as Xu Yan's, he possessed a similarly exceptional gift when it came to the Blade.

"The beginning of the Blade's path is the awakening of the Blade's soul. Now that you have awakened your Blade soul, you naturally understand its mysteries.

"The second state of the Blade is the Hidden Blade State, which your senior brother has achieved with his Heart Sword State. You also know a thing or two about it. The Hidden Blade State is about concealing your edge, but it's also about finding the Blade hidden within all things in heaven and earth. It shares similarities with the Heart Sword State, yet differs in its execution..."

Li Xuan explained slowly.

Meng Chong listened attentively and respectfully.

Having just entered the Hidden Blade State, Meng Chong naturally understood its mysteries. Although he couldn't match his senior brother's ability to turn all things into swords with a single thought, he could transform grass, wood, and stones into blades.

The essence of the Hidden Blade State was to conceal one's blade and to find the blade hidden within all things.

"The third state of the Blade is the Enlightened Blade State; the blade enlightens my heart, and the blade understands my intentions..."

Li Xuan began to impart the Enlightened Blade State, the third state of the Blade, to Meng Chong.

Enlightened Blade State!

The blade understands my intentions!

"...With an enlightened blade in your heart, demonic obstacles will disappear... The blade is the ruler of all, and the blade is the courage of all... With an enlightened blade, the ruler is me, and there is no equal to my bravery..."

The Enlightened Blade State shared similarities with the Wisdom Sword State, as Li Xuan had used the latter as a reference when creating the former.

However, there were also significant differences, as the Enlightened Blade State emphasized the blade's dominance and fearless spirit.

Li Xuan looked at the information about the Enlightened Blade State on the golden book of the Dao on his spiritual platform.

Completeness: Upper Medium.

Continuity between states: Upper Medium.

Comprehension difficulty: High.

Cultivation difficulty: High.

While the comprehension difficulty was slightly lower than that of the Wisdom Sword State, it was still extremely challenging.

To grasp this state would not be an easy task.

Of course, Li Xuan wasn't concerned about this. Meng Chong's talent was remarkable, and he was just as gifted as Xu Yan.

Moreover, once Xu Yan comprehended the Wisdom Sword State, Meng Chong would be able to gain insights from him and, in turn, understand the Enlightened Blade State.

It was only a matter of time.

Meng Chong's blood boiled with excitement as he listened, his bald head gleaming with enthusiasm and emotion.

The Enlightened Blade State was so profound and powerful.

"You've only just entered the Hidden Blade State, and the Enlightened Blade State is still far from your reach. Take it one step at a time, cultivate diligently, and slowly gain insights," Li Xuan said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Master!" Meng Chong replied respectfully.

"Well, keep cultivating. Things are about to get interesting in the Spirit Domain," Li Xuan said as he took a step back towards the manor.

Meng Chong followed behind him.

He was puzzled by his master's comment about the impending turbulence in the Spirit Domain.

"Is the Red Darkness Sect's revenge coming?" Meng Chong wondered.

It had been a long time since the Heaven's Pride battle, and the Red Darkness Sect had shown no signs of retaliation, as if they were abiding by the rules of the Heaven's Pride battle and refraining from seeking revenge.

But how could that be possible? Given the domineering nature of the Spirit Sect, they would definitely seek revenge. Moreover, the rules of the Heaven's Pride battle had already been broken during their previous confrontation with the Wanxing Martial Arts Institute.

Li Xuan sat down in a chair. He had imparted all that he could for now, and it was time to wait for the fruits of his labor.

As for the impending turbulence in the Spirit Domain, it was inevitable.

The Million Worlds Alliance was lurking in the shadows, plotting their rise to power and aiming to claim a stake in the rule of the Spirit Sect and the aristocratic families.

The prolonged silence from the Red Darkness Sect suggested that they were biding their time and preparing a grand scheme. It wouldn't be long before they made their move.

"The Superlative Spirit Sect is indeed powerful. I wonder if any experts from the Superlative Spirit Sect have taken notice of this matter and if they will intervene," Li Xuan thought to himself.

With his current strength, Li Xuan wasn't concerned about facing experts from the Superlative Spirit Sect. However, he wasn't entirely sure about the extent of the sect's foundation.

Furthermore, if numerous experts from the Superlative Spirit Sect were to join forces and surround him, Li Xuan estimated that he would still be able to handle the situation without any threat to his life, even if he couldn't defeat them instantly with his overwhelming strength.

However, failing to defeat them instantly would damage his image as an invincible master.

Once again, he would have to shamelessly claim that he wasn't using his higher cultivation level to bully them.

Once or twice was acceptable, but if it happened repeatedly, even his disciple would start questioning his true cultivation level and whether he was truly near the pinnacle of the Dao.

With these thoughts, Li Xuan felt a sense of hollowness. Perhaps it was better to lay low and avoid such confrontations until he broke through to the Godly State.

Then, he would unleash his godly powers and show this Spirit Domain what it truly meant to be invincible.

(End of Chapter)

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