The Xiantian Realm allows one to imbue spiritual energy into various parts of the body, thereby unleashing greater physical power.
With the spiritual energy boosting him, Feng Wuchen moved like the wind; a journey of over ten li took him no more than fifteen minutes.
Upon entering the mountain range, he thought, and the Burning Sun Sword appeared in his palm. He moved forward, carefully sensing the rustling of the grass around him.
“Rustle…”
The moment he heard the movement in the grass, Feng Wuchen felt a chill run down his spine from behind.
“Is it here?”
Realizing danger was approaching, he spun around abruptly, took a deep breath, and instinctively swung the Burning Sun Sword in his hand, following the movements in his mind.
“Howl!”
As the blade swept through, a red light flashed, and in the next instant, a grey wolf was already decapitated.
“Just a first-order grey wolf?”
First-order demonic beasts are equivalent in strength to humans in the Houtian Realm, only slightly stronger than ordinary wild beasts.
And that madman's sword art was a killing sword art, which could only be comprehended between life and death.
This grey wolf held no training significance for him.
“It seems I can only go deeper…”
“…”
The night passed quickly, and as the morning light first appeared the next day, Feng Wuchen was locked in a fierce battle with a second-order black bear.
“Tsk tsk… if I kill you, it'll be enough for my little Ning'er to eat for half a month!”
“Roar!”
As if sensing Feng Wuchen's underestimation, the black bear roared loudly, then slammed its giant paw down fiercely.
“Bang!”
With a loud bang, in the next moment, Feng Wuchen was sent flying a great distance.
“Cough cough!”
The black bear's strength was incredibly abnormal. Even though the Burning Sun Sword had resolved most of the force for him, his chest still churned uncontrollably.
“Roar!”
The black bear's body appeared clumsy but was incredibly agile. After landing a successful blow, it rushed towards Feng Wuchen with lightning speed, its four limbs kicking up dust around it, creating a powerful momentum.
Seeing the black bear charging aggressively, Feng Wuchen showed no intention of dodging.
Instead, the corners of his mouth curved into a slight smile, revealing a look of anticipation.
According to that middle-aged man, he couldn't cultivate and grow stronger like ordinary cultivators.
His only path to becoming stronger was to comprehend sword intent, become a Sword Cultivator, and grow through battle and slaughter!
The path of the Sword Cultivator is divided into seven great realms: Form Realm, Intent Realm, Qi Realm, Momentum Realm, Heart Realm, Selfless Realm, and Spirit-Penetrating Realm!
One who wields a sword as a weapon and can unleash sword moves is in the Form Realm; such an existence can only be called a Swordsman.
But one who can harmonize with sword intent, whose sword moves with his heart, is in the Intent Realm; only such an existence can truly be called a Sword Cultivator!
The destructive power of a Sword Cultivator is unparalleled, almost invincible among those of the same cultivation level.
In the Spirit Martial World, there is a common understanding: in a battle between peers, if the opponent is a Sword Cultivator, surrendering is the best option.
However, although Sword Cultivators are powerful, their numbers are extremely few.
Because to become a Sword Cultivator, besides requiring extraordinary comprehension, just the most basic sword-type spiritual pulse already bars most people.
Feng Wuchen originally possessed a Earth-grade lightning-type spiritual pulse and could not have become a Sword Cultivator.
He never expected that having his spiritual pulse extracted would actually become his opportunity to become a Sword Cultivator!
Facing the enormous beast before him, Feng Wuchen had only one thought in his mind:
Kill!
“If one's Sword Heart is unstable, without the mindset to slay all gods and demons, what kind of Sword Cultivator is one!”
“Succeed or die trying!”
“Kill!”
As the black bear's claws were less than three feet from Feng Wuchen, in an instant, a sharp aura rose from Feng Wuchen, and the hand wielding his sword also quickened by several times at that moment.
“Pfft!”
The sound of a sharp blade cutting through flesh came, and immediately after, the gigantic black bear crashed to the ground, completely devoid of life.
“Hoo…”
With that sword strike just now, Feng Wuchen had comprehended a profound realm.
In that instant, his sword was more than three times faster.
“Is this sword intent?”
“Tsk tsk… It truly lives up to its reputation as a killing sword art; to allow me to comprehend sword intent in such a short time is truly terrifying!”
Having comprehended sword intent meant that Feng Wuchen had officially become a Sword Cultivator.
However, he still hadn't fully deciphered the madman's first sword move.
Theoretically, after reaching the Intent Realm of the Sword Dao, he should be able to fully grasp ordinary sword arts with just a glance.
Considering this, the rank of that sword move was far beyond his imagination.
While Feng Wuchen was regulating his breath, his Dantian suddenly began to tremble.
At the same time, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged towards him.
“This feeling is…”
Caught off guard, his pupils trembled, and then a look of joy appeared on his face.
“I broke through!”
Xiantian Realm Second Heaven!
Xiantian Realm Third Heaven!
He broke through two stages consecutively!
Feng Wuchen couldn't help but feel secretly excited; that person truly hadn't lied to him.
After battling all night, he actually broke through two stages. This speed was truly terrifying.
“I didn't expect such an unexpected bonus, but it's about time. I should go back and make a good meal for Ning'er.”
Saying this, Feng Wuchen grabbed the black bear's corpse and was about to get up.
But at that moment, his movements suddenly froze, because he sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching.
“Such speed… at least Yuqi Realm!”
“Who is it?”
The moment he turned his head, he happened to see the approaching person.
However, upon seeing this person's appearance, even he, Great Celestial Venerable Feng, couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
So beautiful!
The approaching person's features were exquisitely perfect.
Her skin was like white snow, and her aura was like a secluded orchid.
Her waterfall-like long hair, paired with a white dress, exuded a cold and proud demeanor with every glance, making others feel ashamed of their own appearance, only daring to admire from afar and not easily profane her.
While Feng Wuchen was momentarily dazed, the woman spoke first.
“This black bear is considered one of the top second-order demonic beasts! To be able to kill it at such a young age, are you Feng Mo, the genius of the Feng family? I didn't expect you to also be a Sword Cultivator! No wonder you attracted the Heavenly Auspice phenomenon.”
Feng Wuchen raised an eyebrow, just about to explain, when he saw a Zhan blue long sword already in the woman's hand.
“Since you are a Sword Cultivator, you have the qualifications to make me act! Come, fight me!”
Feng Wuchen was a bit caught off guard.
What's going on?
But after carefully pondering her words, it seemed she was looking for Feng Mo?
“I'm sorry, you've got the wrong person, I'm not Feng Mo!” Saying this, he grabbed the black bear on the ground and was about to leave.
The woman's delicate brows furrowed slightly, clearly not believing Feng Wuchen.
“Don't worry, I bear no ill will towards you. I am Yue Qingyin, a disciple of the Qingchen Sect. I came to seek guidance from you this time!”
Feng Wuchen continued to walk away, not stopping his movements.
“You really have the wrong person…”
“Impossible! In a place like Luofeng City, there can't be a second genius like you!” But the woman's eyes were filled with stubbornness: “Since you're unwilling to act, then I'll force you to!”
Saying this, Yue Qingyin instantly appeared behind Feng Wuchen and thrust her sword forward.
“So fast! Intent Realm Great Perfection!”
Sensing the opponent's Sword Dao realm, Feng Wuchen's pupils widened, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. He quickly threw down the black bear in his hand, spun around abruptly, and held the Burning Sun Sword horizontally, barely blocking the sword strike.
Although he had also entered the Intent Realm of the Sword Dao, his actual cultivation was too far behind the woman's. Taking this sword strike head-on, he was forced back ten zhang before he could stabilize his body.
At this moment, Yue Qingyin also realized something was amiss.
“Xiantian Realm Third Heaven, how can he be so weak? Could it be that you really aren't Feng Mo… But comprehending sword intent in the Xiantian Realm still qualifies you to fight me. I'll suppress my cultivation to the Xiantian Realm, come again!”
Saying this, her graceful figure once again vanished from its original spot, swiftly attacking towards Feng Wuchen.
At this moment, Feng Wuchen's fighting spirit was also ignited.
Since this woman was at the Great Perfection of the Intent Realm, fighting her would be beneficial, not harmful, to him.
“Good timing!”
In a flash, the two had already exchanged more than ten moves.
The Great Perfection of the Intent Realm of the Sword Dao was truly formidable; the woman's sword was even several points faster than Feng Wuchen's.
Of course, what made Feng Wuchen most cautious was that this woman's sword art was incredibly sharp, at least a Profound-grade sword art.
If he was even slightly careless, he would truly die!
“Clang!”
Another clash, and under the immense force, Feng Wuchen's shoes sank into the mud.
Immediately after, the woman used the momentum to leap into the air and deliver another sword strike.
“So fast!”
Feng Wuchen's eyes could clearly see the sword strike approaching, but his body couldn't react that quickly.
“Can't I dodge it?”
As the tip of the sword was barely a foot away from Feng Wuchen's glabella, a series of wild laughs echoed in his mind.
“Hahahaha… Kill! Kill!”
“With one sword strike, the wind and clouds change, capable of ascending nine heavens to slay immortals and Buddhas!”
“Slay all who defy my disciples in this world, to prove my supreme Sword Dao Heart! Kill!”
In an instant, Feng Wuchen's pupils turned pitch black, as if possessed. He didn't even try to avoid the sword blade that was so close, but instead, he counter-attacked with a sword, striking directly at the woman's vital point.
At this moment, he finally understood the essence of that sword strike.
To kill others, first kill oneself!
Only by disregarding life and death could this sword truly slay all gods and demons!
Perceiving the power in Feng Wuchen's sword strike, Yue Qingyin's expression suddenly changed.
This sword strike gave her an extremely dangerous feeling!
“How is this possible!”
In her surprise, the blade of Burning Sun had already reached her throat. If she hesitated for another moment, she would likely perish on the spot.
“Boom!”
In the nick of time, the woman's powerful aura instantly erupted, sending the Burning Sun Sword, which was only half an inch from her, and Feng Wuchen flying back together.
At this moment, Feng Wuchen finally sensed Yue Qingyin's true cultivation.
Golden Body Realm!
She was actually such a strong practitioner.
This woman didn't seem any older than him!
Under this immense force, Feng Wuchen tumbled several times before he barely stopped, covered in dust and extremely disheveled.
However, instead of being angry, he laughed.
Yue Qingyin was able to send him flying by relying on her overwhelming cultivation.
But he was able to force her to go all out by relying purely on his sword moves.
Who won and who lost was already clear.
Moreover, in the process of fighting this woman, he actually benefited greatly.
Not only did he thoroughly comprehend that sword move, but his cultivation also broke through another stage, reaching the Xiantian Realm Fourth Heaven.
“What was the name of that move just now?” Yue Qingyin asked with lingering fear, for she had sensed the aura of death from it.
Upon being asked, Feng Wuchen calmly replied, “That move has no name; it is simply a pure killing sword!”
“Tsk tsk… I didn't expect to find such an extraordinary person in this place. Are you truly not Feng Mo?”
“Do I have a reason to lie to you?”
The woman nodded: “Fine, in today's battle, you won in terms of sword moves. Leave your name, and when you break through to the Golden Body Realm, fight me again!”
“Feng Wuchen!”
“Feng Wuchen…” Yue Qingyin murmured, frowning.
And while she was pondering, Feng Wuchen had already dragged the black bear's massive corpse and left the mountain range.
Returning to the city, Feng Wuchen adjusted his breathing as he walked towards the Feng family's residence.
He had only one goal in mind: to take this black bear back, roast it, and let his little Ning'er have a good meal.
However, not long after he entered the city, he noticed that the surrounding streets were adorned with red lanterns, which also had auspicious character cutouts on them.
At the same time, he overheard a conversation between two people nearby.
“Why is the city so lively today? Which family's young master is getting married?”
One of them lowered his voice: “I heard it's the Lin family's young master.”
“Ah?” Hearing this, the other person was shocked: “Isn't the Lin family's young master a fool? Who would be willing to marry him?”
“It seems to be the sister of that useless son-in-law of the Lin family. Her brother had his spiritual pulse extracted by the Lin family a year ago and became a cripple. Whether she marries or not isn't up to them.”
“Tsk tsk… This Lin family is truly ruthless. Are they trying to drive this brother and sister to their deaths?”
“Isn't that right? That Lin family fool is famously simple-minded, and that little girl looks so thin, I'm afraid she'll be tormented to death by him in a few days!”
“…”
“Boom!”
As the two were speaking, a loud bang was heard.
When they looked back, only the massive corpse of a black bear remained in the original spot, while the young man who had been carrying the black bear had already rushed towards the Lin family's direction, leaving only a retreating figure.
“…”