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Chapter 5: Blade Master
Chapter 5: Blade Master
Inside the room, Su Chen continued his comprehension of the Mystical Heavenly Path Heart Sutra.
The Ninth Stage Body Tempering Realm was merely the threshold of entering the path of cultivation.
After refining his body anew, Su Chen more clearly felt the wonders of cultivation.
Through his experiences in the Yunyang Sect, Su Chen also understood the importance of cultivation strength.
Some of the core disciples of the sect often allowed themselves to be surrounded by demons, and only after successfully ambushing them would they reveal themselves.
Then, they would strike and slay these demons.
If one were to say they were stealing merit, they were the true merit-stealers.
But would the sect call them out?
Would other disciples dare to accuse them?
If one's strength was insufficient, all kinds of wrongdoings and mishaps would be pinned on you.
Without displaying one's innate potential, even if one desperately protected the sect and the common folk behind them, they would only gain the reputation of a "merit-stealer."
After this lesson, Su Chen would never relax his cultivation again.
Currently, the Ninth Stage tempering in the Mystical Heavenly Path Heart Sutra was something he could already bear with ease.
His strength had already reached the Ninth Stage Body Tempering Completion Realm.
Next, it was time to enter the Eighth Stage Essence Refining Realm.
The Ninth Stage Body Tempering Realm was merely the beginning; only from the Eighth Stage onward could one truly be said to have stepped into the path of martial cultivation.
Demons were ferocious and usually possessed immense brute strength.
Those at the Ninth Stage Body Tempering Realm would typically struggle to deal with Great Beasts that could stand upright.
In the past, when facing Great Beasts, Su Chen mainly focused on restraining and evading them.
But after stepping into the Eighth Stage, his body's strength would further greatly increase.
His stamina, physical strength, and physique would all take a leap forward.
The Eighth Stage Essence Refining Realm would create a significant gap in strength between him and ordinary mortals.
Without hesitation, Su Chen began to cultivate his technique.
Following the instructions in the Mystical Heavenly Path Heart Sutra, he started his cultivation training.
In the blink of an eye, the intense pain in his body struck again.
During the Ninth Stage cultivation, his body also faced hammering.
But at this moment, the torment he faced in attempting to break through to the Eighth Stage was several times more difficult.
His fingertips seemed to be painfully smashed by an invisible hammer.
His hands and feet were twisted by an immense force, like a screw.
Every part of his body almost simultaneously erupted in agony.
In an instant, Su Chen's face turned bright red, and his back, especially, was drenched in sweat from the pain.
Without much hesitation, Su Chen immediately activated his Divine Destiny of Indomitable Spirit.
Finally, the pain began to ease, allowing him to at least think clearly.
As he gradually adapted to the torment of the Mystical Heavenly Path Heart Sutra, Su Chen continued his cultivation journey.
The Eighth Stage was the chasm between mortals and warriors.
Although the Yunyang Sect was the Great Zhou Dynasty's foremost sect, with extremely strict disciple selection, there were still many disciples who couldn't break through to the Eighth Stage after decades.
Of course, certain elixir treasures could also help one enter the Eighth Stage.
But how could ordinary people obtain such elixirs?
Su Chen didn't hesitate and continued his cultivation according to the Mystical Heavenly Path Heart Sutra.
At this moment, in addition to the intense pain from before, there was also an increase in stinging pain.
It was as if sharp thorns were piercing his body back and forth.
The agony persisted for nearly two hours.
It was unclear if the pain had lessened or if he had simply gotten used to it.
The bedsheet on the bed was already soaked with sweat.
Coming back to his senses, Su Chen slowly moved his body.
His tempered body didn't bear any injuries.
Moving his body not only caused no pain but also felt even more agile than before.
The Eighth Stage Essence Refining Realm was where one's body truly refined into essence.
It brought the cultivator's physique to a state most suitable for combat, as if they had undergone a metamorphosis.
Entering the Eighth Rank Essence Refining Realm, he had finally broken through!
No wonder those powerful cultivators had spent so much time searching for this secret manual behind the mountain.
Looking back at his years of cultivation at Yunyang Sect, he now realized it was a complete waste of time.
The sect never intended to nurture him.
In the eyes of the elders, he was not worthy of their guidance.
Upon further reflection, he wondered if the title of "Credit-Stealing Disciple" was given to him by the sect's higher-ups.
Su Chen snapped out of his thoughts and decided not to dwell on them anymore.
Having left Yunyang Sect, he should focus on the future.
Stepping out of the house, he saw some baked steamed buns on the table.
These were left by Su Chen for him.
He devoured five of them in one go, and his stomach finally felt slightly satisfied.
His appetite seemed to have increased significantly, which was a bit too obvious.
There were many weaving workshops in the city where his mother and younger sister often worked.
Besides improving his cultivation, he should also consider his future path.
After eating, Su Chen went back to chopping firewood.
As he stepped into the Eighth Rank Essence Refining Realm, the axe in his hand seemed lighter.
With one hand, he easily split the wooden post.
Su Chen assessed his current strength and felt that he should be able to fight against great beasts now.
He no longer had to hide and flee from them as before.
After finishing chopping the firewood, Su Chen sat down for a while.
Looking at the long sword he had brought back, he picked it up.
In the small courtyard, Su Chen began to wield the long sword.
Although he practiced sword techniques, he had only learned the basics from the sect.
However, after reaching the Eighth Rank Essence Refining Realm, his physique had genuinely become much stronger.
Wielding the sword, the surging blade aura resembled a pouncing tiger.
He practiced continuously in the courtyard.
Back at Yunyang Sect, he would have been exhausted after an hour of practice.
But today, an hour of training seemed to have only warmed up his body.
Suddenly, a line of small words appeared before his eyes once again.
【Frostblade, Mountain and River Swallowing Aura, With a Heart of Justice, Guide the Sharp Blade, Obtain Divine Mission: Blade Master】
Seeing these words, Su Chen immediately focused his mind on the Sea of Consciousness.
【Blade Master: Slightly increase weapon skill compatibility, slightly increase skill proficiency, slightly increase skill strength】
A white Divine Mission, a rather ordinary one.
No wonder the introduction only mentioned slight improvements.
Hesitating for a moment, Su Chen activated this Divine Mission.
At the same time, Su Chen discovered another change.
Previously, he could only activate one Divine Mission at a time.
But now, the Divine Missions "Indomitable Spirit" and "Blade Master" were both activated simultaneously.
It seemed that as his strength increased, this mysterious ability on his body was also improving.
Su Chen wondered, if he reached the Seventh Rank, could he activate three Divine Missions at once?
Su Chen had some speculations, but he couldn't get an answer immediately.
【Blade Master】Divine Mission activated, it's best to start by practicing sword techniques.
Gripping the long sword in his hand, it felt more comfortable.
The effect of the increased weapon skill compatibility, though slight, was noticeable.
Calming his mind, his gaze became sharper.
The long sword in his hand began to move.
Just now, his sword was more about brute force, splitting the tall mountains.
But now, the blade aura seemed to have gained a touch of agility.
The techniques were evidently sharper and more lethal.
(End of Chapter)
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