Chapter 810: The Early Understanding of the Sword's Intent
Chapter 810: The Early Understanding of the Sword's Intent
The Blade Nourishment Chamber seemed to deliberately avoid using bright lights. The four walls were completely sealed, illuminated by a row of floral oil lamps, casting a soft glow.
The walls were covered in a thick layer of wrinkled rubber, colored in a pale gray hue, and one could see it slowly writhing. The sensation was even more apparent when stepping on the ground.
The entire room resembled the inner wall of some sort of organ within a living creature.
In the center was a sword-shaped groove, over ten feet long, filled with a pool of clear liquid, its purpose unknown.
As soon as Chen Chuan entered, he felt a slight tremor in the Snow Queen Saber. Wisps of luminous mist seeped out, and the anomaly within the sword became noticeably active, as if this environment offered it significant benefits.
Feng He Shou spoke, "A sword is like a person. For it to adapt to our power, it also needs to undergo a transformation."
"Except for a few rare cases, the sword's breakthrough usually comes after the sword owner's. This way, the owner can use their power to help and drive the transformation of the sword in their hand, making the process smoother."
"Are there cases where the sword breaks through first?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Yes, there are, but they are extremely rare," Feng He Shou replied. "Such swords are forged in specific environments, making them hard to replicate. There was a time when people sought after the so-called 'Teaching Swords,' believing that these swords could influence the sword holder's internal anomaly organization, making their path smoother and their limit-breaking relatively easier."
"However, there's a prerequisite. The sword's desires must be satisfied." He lifted the Thunder Hearing Blade in his hand, "Mr. Chen should be able to sense it. Swords have their own consciousness, but it is born from me, follows my will, and is an extension of my intent. It only submits to me and resists being held by others, even if they are as close as father and son. It is challenging to wield such a sword."
"The type of sword I'm talking about has its will as the primary force, making the sword holder a mere follower. The sword uses the person to cultivate, and the person is merely a puppet."
"In the past, some unique lineages revered the sword above all. In the Outer Ocean, there was a place called Jie Xing Pavilion, whose heritage involved sacrificing humans to swords. It was said that the highest level of inheritance involved obtaining the sword and then discarding it to master it. However, almost no one could achieve this, so within fifty years, this lineage declined after three generations. But for those who seek a fleeting brilliance, this type of sword is the best choice."
After saying this, Feng He Shou took two steps forward and stopped in front of the sword groove.
"This is the Blade Nourishment Pool, filled with nutrients beneficial to the sword. With the cooperation of the sword owner, it can accelerate the growth of the anomaly organization within the sword, thus expediting the transformation process."
"Each sword requires its own dedicated pool, and there should be no mixing. Creating such a pool is challenging, and it takes at least eight to ten years, with longer being better."
"In my generation, we created three of these pools. I used one, kept another for the next generation's heir, and the third became useless, so I'm giving it to Mr. Chen."
Chen Chuan glanced at it and asked, "Feng He Pavilion Lord, is there anything special about this?"
"There are some intricacies," Feng He Shou replied. "Before placing the sword in the pool, it's best to let the sword's intent flourish on its own, rather than having the owner force or rush it, as that would only yield half the results with twice the effort."
"This requires subtle influence to let the owner's spirit and obsession be known to the sword's consciousness. When the sword's intent seeks to break through on its own, then placing it in the pool will yield the best results."
"So, even when fighting without a sword, you can keep it by your side. The owner's aura should constantly influence the sword's consciousness. If the sword's consciousness is exposed to this influence for an extended period, it will naturally seek transformation. If the owner is consistently the victor, it will further encourage the sword's intent."
Chen Chuan suddenly understood. No wonder Feng He Shou had been so supportive of him fighting with the sword, even if it was just by his side and not in use. This was a way to nurture the sword, similar to when his anomaly organization sensed an external threat during his limit-breaking and had to seek a higher level of life.
However, Chen Chuan felt that in terms of self-cultivation, the Snow Queen Saber had a natural advantage and didn't require his encouragement; it had always been proactive.
"Thank you for the information, Feng He Pavilion Lord. But my sword probably doesn't need this process."
"It seems your sword and you are in great harmony."
Feng He Shou was slightly surprised. Typically, for a newly-broken-through fighter, it takes a significant amount of time for their weapon to reach this level.
Based on the information he had received, Chen Chuan should have just broken through, so it could only mean that this anomaly weapon had a naturally close connection with its owner.
"I was planning to prepare a communication ritual for Mr. Chen, which could stimulate the sword's intent. This is a unique technique of our Wave Surge Pavilion, but since your sword is already so responsive, we can skip this step and move directly to the specific methods of blade nourishment."
"Blade nourishment is also a skill. There are unique breathing techniques to enhance communication with the sword. It's best to practice them daily. Before entering the blade pool, you should use these techniques to awaken all the anomaly organizations on the sword's body."
The method of the Wave Surge Pavilion was the most suitable for their style of combat, so it couldn't be taught to Mr. Chen. Fortunately, I have some general techniques here that are applicable worldwide, be it in Great Prosperity or the Linax Federation. Any skilled swordsman can utilize them, and they won't hinder any better techniques in the future.
Mr. Chen doesn't require any special methods; a general approach will suffice. He can find other methods on his own later, and he should be able to find them at Wu Yi's place as well.
Feng He Shou orally imparted a technique to Mr. Chen, who listened and memorized it. The key was to synchronize the mutated tissue within the sword with his own mutated tissue, bringing them into the same breath frequency.
Mr. Chen tried it immediately, and after two attempts, he felt the mutated tissue in the Snow Queen Saber successfully communicate and sense every change within it.
He looked up and said, "Pavilion Lord, I'm ready."
Feng He Shou checked and, seeing no issues, stepped aside. "Good. Now, Mr. Chen, place the sword in the sword pool and wait for an hour. If any adjustments are needed during this time, I'll let you know."
Mr. Chen took a few steps forward, drew the Snow Queen Saber from its sheath, and gently held it horizontally with both hands, slowly lowering it into the sword pool. As soon as the sword entered the liquid, it began to sink.
After a while, the blade slowly emitted a glow, and the liquid visibly lowered in height.
Feng He Shou was surprised by this. These nutrient liquids usually lasted for several hours, but now it seemed like it would only take a few minutes.
This sword seemed to be in a special condition. He walked to the side, turned a valve, and immediately more nutrient liquid flowed into the sword pool.
However, the Snow Queen Saber absorbed almost as much as it received, and fortunately, these nutrient liquids, unlike the ingredients used by fighters, could be stored for a long time. The Wave Surge Pavilion had accumulated them for hundreds of years, and only a few had truly used such a sword, so there was an ample supply.
After a continuous absorption for several hours, the Snow Queen Saber finally stopped and became quiet.
Feng He Shou observed it again and praised, "Mr. Chen, if your sword can transform, it will definitely be a good one. The nutrients are now sufficient, and the sword has entered a state of slumber. We can check on it again tomorrow. Given its current condition, we may need to repeat today's process."
Mr. Chen agreed, and they left the blade nourishment chamber together.
For the next two days, he stayed on the island, not only caring for the Snow Queen Saber but also discussing some martial arts issues with Feng He Shou. Especially since Feng He Shou practiced the Human Shape Dao, there was much experience and insight to draw from.
He also learned that after the Wave Surge Pavilion's affiliation with Great Prosperity, the state would naturally bear the responsibility of supporting Feng He Shou's cultivation needs. This was a necessary procedure.
As for the rift, Great Prosperity currently had no intention of seizing it, and it remained under his management. However, it would be handed over to the state in the next generation of disciples.
This provided a buffer, as the next generation had not yet enjoyed or utilized the rift and would therefore have less resistance. Moreover, with the state supplying cultivation resources, they would likely not consider venturing into the dangerous depths.
In summary, the Wave Surge Pavilion had become dependent on the Great Prosperity government and needed to respond to their call at any time. This was because the changes in the world had made the traditional methods of inheritance unsustainable. This choice was beneficial for both parties.
On the third morning, Mr. Chen entered the blade nourishment chamber and retrieved the Snow Queen Saber from the sword pool, finding a thick layer of white scab on it.
After knocking it off, he revealed the blade and felt a slight heaviness in his hand. Although the Snow Queen Saber had become denser due to the growth of the mutated tissue, it felt heavier than it had three days ago, indicating that there had been changes during these days.
He wiped it with a soft cloth and then tried to infuse it with spiritual flame. The blade trembled slightly, and a faint glow appeared on the edge, with wisps of white smoke rising.
He nodded, feeling that this was much better than before. After becoming a fighter, he knew that the Snow Queen Saber couldn't withstand the infusion of true energy when he held it. It was like holding something fragile.
But now, his power flowed smoothly into the sword, even though he could only bear a tiny fraction. This was a good start, and all he needed to do was find a way to strengthen it.
Feng He Shou exclaimed, "Mr. Chen, this sword hasn't truly transformed yet, but it can already withstand a certain amount of true energy. It's indeed a good sword. With daily honing and sufficient blade nourishment materials, it should become handy in three months. I have plenty of materials, and I can give you a batch when you leave."
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