Chapter 552: Chapter 228: Seeing Yan Qingshuang Again, Sword Intent Secret Technique

“Mimeng Zang Mountain…”

Bi Qiushui prepared to refute.

The test of ascending Mimeng Zang Mountain, while a rare tempering for cultivators, improving the strength of those who pass, is extremely difficult—only the very best disciples have a chance of succeeding.

Though Luo Cheng’s strength was indeed remarkable, after all, he had awakened a Wasted Martial Soul…

Before Bi Qiushui could speak, Elder Lin struck his staff on the ground and said, “This is the greatest concession I can offer.”

Hearing this, Bi Qiushui realized rebuttal was futile and could only reluctantly agree.

From the main seat, the Sect Master of the Luoxia Sect spoke, “There is another matter.”

“As you all know, many disciples have recently perished or been injured in the Black Cloud Mountain Range while searching for the Blood Nether Sect’s base. The casualties are expected to worsen. Elder Xu suggests slowing the pace of investigation and forbidding the best disciples from participating, to conserve our strength.”

At this, the hall erupted into discussion.

The situation in the Black Cloud Mountain Range was indeed grim of late.

As the search area narrowed, the Blood Nether Sect gradually revealed its claws, and losses among the major sects were mounting.

The former horrors of the Blood Nether Sect were known to all, and at this rate, who knew how many more disciples would perish!

After a moment of debate, an elder stepped forward. “Sect Master, Elder Xu, we cannot think this way. We can’t abandon this effort just because of the high casualties. The Blood Nether Sect has yet to gain a proper foothold in our Great Yue Dynasty. If we allow them to grow powerful, uprooting them later will become immeasurably harder!”

“The days of peace are over. If these disciples don’t experience this, how will they face the revival of the Blood Nether Sect in the future?”

Another elder agreed, “Indeed, life-and-death combat is the best tempering. The younger generation must see blood. Those who survive will undoubtedly see their abilities sharpened immensely. We are all fully aware of the Blood Nether Sect’s terror. To hesitate now is to surrender ourselves to be fish on someone else’s chopping board in the future.”

Yin Li also added, “Since the Blood Nether Sect’s resurgence is already inevitable, the future will only grow bleaker. By then, there may not even be a chance to grow stronger. Better to confront reality early. In time, I will also go to the Black Cloud Mountain Range to do my best to protect my junior sisters.”

Upon hearing this, the Sect Master of Luoxia Sect finally made a decision:

“In that case, there’s nothing more to be said. All disciples with sufficient strength in the sect may head to the Black Cloud Mountain Range, eliminate the disciples of the Blood Nether Sect, and search for its base!”

“Additionally, the qualification test for the Seven-Colored Spring will commence in three days! Apart from Luo Cheng, all outstanding Inner Sect disciples may participate! The top ten—no, the top fifteen disciples who ascend Mimeng Zang Mountain will be granted entry to cultivate in the Seven-Colored Spring! Help these disciples grow as quickly as possible!”

“Understood!”

Many Inner Sect elders could not sit still any longer, leaving at once to prepare their direct disciples for the upcoming test in the Seven-Colored Spring.

Bi Qiushui furrowed her brows. She was worried for Luo Cheng.

In past Seven-Colored Spring tests, only five disciples would pass each time. This time, the slots had increased to fifteen, offering several times more opportunities!

However, with outstanding Inner Sect disciples participating, the competition would undoubtedly be fiercer than ever!

Night fell, and the stars were brilliant.

Over the Luoxia Sect, streaks of radiant aurora danced in the night sky, their reflections gleaming in the lakes of varying sizes below, while a bright moon hung high above, ethereal and dreamlike.

Inside Cuiyun Inn.

Luo Cheng sat cross-legged, streams of five-colored energy flowing across his skin, wisp by wisp, like fluttering ribbons.

The energy grew denser and eventually seeped out of his pores, coalescing into a translucent sword shadow!

Suddenly.

A gust of cold wind swept through Cuiyun Inn, stirring ripples on the lake outside the courtyard.

“Hm?”

A tall silhouette came to a halt in front of the lake, her dark brows drawn together.

The figure wore draped white, her figure elegant and graceful. Her delicate brows arched slightly, and her long black hair cascaded like a waterfall down her back. A green longsword was strapped to her back, and within her clear eyes was a sharpness so intrinsic that it was daunting to meet her gaze—this was none other than Yan Qingshuang.

“Was that just now… Sword Intent? Such a powerful aura of sharpness!”

Yan Qingshuang’s gaze fell upon the nearby Cuiyun Inn. She walked over and gently knocked on the courtyard gate.

In the Practice Field.

Luo Cheng emerged from his meditation, his eyes glinting brightly, illuminating the night itself!

“Just now, was that…?”

Gripping the Thunder Hidden Sword in his hand, Luo Cheng immediately felt waves of sharp intent surging within him, yearning to erupt from his being!

“My Sword Intent has advanced this much!”

A spark of joy flashed in Luo Cheng’s eyes.

He had discovered that his Sword Intent had not only grown significantly but had become more condensed. It wouldn’t be long before he broke through to Eighty Percent Sword Intent!

Seventy Percent Sword Intent already signified the Sword Intent Embryonic Form’s Upper Realm. Reaching this stage, any incremental progress in Sword Intent signified a monumental leap forward. Yet, this also came with tremendous difficulty, requiring prolonged accumulation and honing of one’s Sword Intent.

Luo Cheng hadn’t expected that refining the Spiritual Mist and Dawn Qi would cause such significant improvement to his Sword Intent.

Exhaling lightly, Luo Cheng murmured to himself, “This Spiritual Mist and the King’s Will within the Washing Body Pond are remarkably similar. If the Five-Colored Origin Spring can offer such benefits, I wonder just how profound the Seven-Colored Spring will be!”

Luo Cheng felt an unprecedented anticipation for cultivating within the Seven-Colored Spring.

At that moment.

Knock! Knock!

Knocking sounds came from the courtyard gate.

“Someone?”

Luo Cheng was slightly surprised, unsure of who would visit him at this hour.

Collecting his aura, Luo Cheng tidied his robe and walked outside. “Come in.”

With a creak.

Yan Qingshuang pushed the gate open and smiled softly, “Luo Cheng.”

“Yan Qingshuang, it’s you. Long time no see!”

Luo Cheng smiled slightly and walked to the stone table in the courtyard. “Take a seat.”

After they sat, Luo Cheng glanced at Yan Qingshuang and remarked, “Awakening Vein Realm’s Fourth Layer, Middle Stage—you’ve progressed quite rapidly.”

Yan Qingshuang chuckled gracefully, her eyes bright. “I owe it all to you. The Sword Intent Skill you taught me, Sword Slash Self, is extraordinary. My Sword Intent has now reached the Perfection stage of Forty Percent Sword Intent! For swordsmen, Sword Intent is their foundation. As Sword Intent improves, so does cultivation, without any bottlenecks.”

“This must be a secret technique taught to you by some great Sword Dao master. Don’t worry, I swear I won’t breathe a word of this cultivation method to anyone.” Yan Qingshuang vowed earnestly.

Had she exaggerated?

Luo Cheng was a little surprised.

Utilizing one’s Sword Intent to cut down one’s own spirit, tempering the edge of Sword Intent in the process!

This was merely a method he deduced while contemplating the residual Sword Intent of the Flame Trace Sword. He hadn’t expected Yan Qingshuang to take it so seriously.

What Luo Cheng didn’t realize was that Sword Intent, being ethereal and enigmatic, had no true systematic cultivation method.

In comparison, what he taught was an exceptionally clear and direct path—a shortcut to cultivating Sword Intent.

To Yan Qingshuang, it was clear Luo Cheng must have received guidance from a top-tier Sword Dao expert.

Such a rare and guarded technique, shared so freely, left Yan Qingshuang deeply grateful.

“By the way, I came to inform you that the Seven-Colored Spring test has been finalized. The test will take place in three days and involves ascending Mimeng Zang Mountain!”

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