Chapter 353

353. Chapter 353: Replenish the Source

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

Behind Yu Zhangsheng, that blurry giant sword shadow also cultivated a form, gradually becoming clear from the sword hilt, and moreover, boundless dawn light softly exploded outward from the sword body, illuminating the four directions.

A shocking Sword Intent slowly brewed; this Sword Intent was shocking, pressing forward with unstoppable momentum, tyrannical and peerless, matching that flashing grand dawn light, seemingly capable of opening heaven.

【Consumed 300,000 Essence Points! Successfully upgraded Taichu Kaitian Sword to Small Success!】

【Taichu Kaitian Sword: Small Success (1000/1000000)】

………

After slightly digesting the insights in his mind, without hesitation, Yu Zhangsheng chose to continue allocating points.

Boom—!

The void exploded with sound; with the upgrade of the Taichu Kaitian Sword, in an instant, within this Trial Ground, a soaring Sword Intent suddenly erupted, and the giant sword shadow behind Yu Zhangsheng also thoroughly condensed into solidity, exploding with boundless might.

This giant sword shimmered with golden radiance from top to bottom, appearing sacred and inviolable; with a slight shake, the sword might that burst forth carved a gash in this space, making one's heart pound in fear.

Impossible to look at directly; the Taichu Opening Heaven Intent bombarded the Shenjue, shaking hearts and minds.

Sword Qi flowed down; in an instant, another two thousand Sword Shadows turned traitor mid-battle, affected by this one sword, deviating from their original trajectories, stagnating in the air.

A total of five thousand Sword Shadows were all drawn by Yu Zhangsheng.

"Succeeded; this way, I've passed."

The Sui Xian Sword spirit smiled faintly, muttering to herself in a voice only she could hear.

"But I didn't expect this guy could actually comprehend this sword in the end; this is Master's unique art, and it being learned by his Junior Brother is considered fitting……"

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The Sword Shadows swayed, descending with peerless might; point by point, path by path, they erupted with terrifying power, and at this moment, ten thousand Sword Shadows filled the sky, obscuring the Tian Qiong, obscuring the star light, their momentum like a rainbow, yet half their number suddenly reversed direction, floating beside Yu Zhangsheng, rising and falling, seemingly guarding, forming a standoff with the remaining five thousand Sword Shadows.

Achieving this step already counted as Yu Zhangsheng passing.

However, if it were merely so, Yu Zhangsheng was not satisfied.

Looking up at the sky full of Sword Shadows, Yu Zhangsheng lightly exhaled a breath, his gaze suddenly turning sharp, like a sword within, severing all welcoming stars; his arm lightly swung, the corner of his mouth lightly uttered:

"Sword, come!"

Boom—! The giant sword phantom rapidly condensed into solidity, becoming clear; Sword Intent erupted, piercing straight into the cloudy heavens; a terrifying storm formed, centered on Yu Zhangsheng; in an instant, another thousand Sword Shadows broke from their orbits — a full six thousand Sword Shadows encircled Yu Zhangsheng in operation, pointing at the remaining four thousand Sword Shadows.

The originally evenly matched situation instantly welcomed a reversal.

"Go!"

Yu Zhangsheng's expression was calm; with a thought, the giant sword phantom behind him rushed out, like a trace of heaven, carrying the Tai Chu Light, illuminating the world, dazzling all things; moreover, the Opening Heaven Intent surged forth, sweeping across space-time.

One sword swung out; the remaining six thousand Sword Shadows that had broken from their orbits also seemed to have found a leader, drawn in, encircling this giant sword, like stars surrounding the moon, becoming adornments, tightly following this Opening Heaven Sword, charging toward the four thousand Sword Shadows poised to attack! Sword Shadows coiled, transforming into a Sword Qi long dragon, capable of shaking heaven and earth!

Thus, with an already existing huge numerical gap, these six thousand Sword Shadows, almost with the momentum of crushing withered wood and pulling rotten roots, instantly broke through the blockade of the four thousand Sword Shadows; as the two collided, space trembled, star light dimmed, booming sounds incessant, terrifying Sword Shadows rampaging, crushing everything around to dust.

Even more, after breaking through obstacles, they charged toward the higher Tian Qiong, unstoppable, their momentum intent on severing the stars, splitting chaos.

Thus, dense masses of Sword Shadows coiled, with the central Opening Heaven Giant Sword as the main force; Sword Cry startled the sky, echoing in all directions.

The Taichu Kaitian Sword, once released, naturally would not stop until it opened heaven.

"What?"

The Sui Xian Sword spirit, startled, changed expression, grumbling in shock and anger:

"You guy, are you trying to tear apart the Trial Ground?"

Though it was angry scolding, the Sui Xian Sword spirit's tone held not a trace of blame; on the contrary, it faintly contained a hint of appreciation; while speaking, the Sui Xian Sword spirit pointed a finger at this sky full of Sword Shadows.

"Condense!"

The stars erupted with even more resplendent radiance, landing on these Sword Shadows, transforming into mighty power erupting; this sky full of Sword Shadows seemed as if a pause button had been pressed, suddenly freezing in place, unable to advance.

All the Sword Qi were also completely sealed, thus converging.

"Remove!"

The Sui Xian Sword spirit waved a sleeve, a head of white hair dancing; palm facing these Sword Shadows, lightly wiped; thus, the Sword Shadows slowly dissipated, as if an invisible big hand wiped away all traces, as if they had never existed.

After doing all this, the Sui Xian Sword spirit then clasped hands behind back, slowly drifting down from the sky to before Yu Zhangsheng; in the gaze looking at Yu Zhangsheng, full of incredulous shock and doubt.

"You. Not bad; congratulations, you have passed this First Trial."

After a long while, the Sui Xian Sword spirit then withdrew her gaze, concealing her inner surprise, nodding at Yu Zhangsheng, speaking blandly:

"Many thanks, Qian Sui!"

Yu Zhangsheng hearing this, let out a long breath, attitude humble, cupping a fist at the Sui Xian Sword spirit, tone respectful and grateful.

Yu Zhangsheng knew in his heart that at the last moment, it was the Sui Xian Sword spirit's side that lowered the difficulty for him, went easy on him a bit.

"No obstruction; no need to thank me; this is all what you deserve."

The Sui Xian Sword spirit lightly shook her head, deeply looked at Yu Zhangsheng once, thoughtful in her heart.

"This kid is strange; does this level of comprehension really exist…… but never mind; as Master's Junior Brother, having extraordinary aspects is also normal."

Muttering in her heart, the Sui Xian Sword spirit pondered a moment, suddenly looked up, tone carrying a trace of complexity and emotion: "I actually didn't expect you could comprehend this sword in the end; this sword is one of Master's rare signature techniques; fine, since you comprehended it, it counts as having fate with you."

Yu Zhangsheng's expression shook; he instantly listened with washed ears respectfully.

"This sword is named Taichu, Opening Heaven Sword; extremely tyrannical, power peerless; not found in the Wai Jie, but created by Master himself."

The Sui Xian Sword spirit spoke softly, gaze gentle, carrying nostalgic affection.

"Perhaps there are transmissions outside too, but those are all fragmented chapters, incomplete, power greatly discounted; only the one here is the complete sword."

"Huu……"

Yu Zhangsheng heard this, exhaled a long breath, nodded lightly, and his gaze relaxed slightly.

"No wonder... I see."

Yu Zhangsheng had not felt the Sword of the Grand Beginning Opening Heaven for the first time; the last time he saw it was at Sword Contemplation Cliff within Yunwu Valley.

Back then, it was a sword strike by Meng Wu'an, Grand Beginning Opening Heaven, one sword shocking the swan; although its power was also peerless and stunning, the feeling it gave Yu Zhangsheng differed greatly from what he now comprehended. To put it plainly, the artistic conception contained within lacked soul, and its power was greatly diminished.

However, this sword was actually created by Cao Jinxian himself, something Yu Zhangsheng had not expected.

"That's right; with his stunning talent, creating this sword is no surprise."

Yu Zhangsheng fell silent for a moment, thinking to himself.

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword, however, turned away from Yu Zhangsheng, her gaze even more complex, and after a moment slowly shook her head:

"As the Junior Brother of my Master, one of his supreme arts falling into your hands is not too desolate. But I remind you, this sword is basically your Senior Brother's trademark; therefore, if you use it, try to ensure that once the sword is drawn, people are destroyed, and do not expose it; otherwise, it is easy for those with ill intentions to suspect your relationship with my Master."

"In earlier years, my Master's enemies were countless, and this sword art was also coveted by many; after all, this sword has reached the standard of a Quasi-Saint Grade Technique."

"Quasi-Saint Grade Technique?"

Yu Zhangsheng was slightly stunned and subconsciously muttered a sentence.

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword looked up, paused for a moment, and slowly explained:

"As the name suggests, a Quasi-Saint Grade Technique is a technique only one step away from a Saint Level Technique, while Saint Level Techniques are rare and hard to seek, standing at the absolute peak; each one is worth a city and immeasurable. The entire Wu Zhou has not a single one; only some Holy Lands, passed down through generations, are qualified to possess them."

"However, the cultivation thresholds of Saint Level Techniques are extremely strict; those who do not qualify cannot forcibly cultivate them. To be honest, the Wan Ling Jue you mainly cultivate is a genuine Saint Level Technique."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword spoke softly, her tone gentle, her gaze carrying a hint of hidden meaning.

Yu Zhangsheng's expression changed slightly; he quietly listened to the Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword introduce, thoughtful, and secretly clicked his tongue.

"Merely a Quasi-Saint Grade Technique requires so many Essence Points to cultivate; if it were a true Saint Level Technique, what would it be like?"

"However, to be able to create such a top-tier sword art, approaching the Saint Level, my Senior Brother indeed lives up to his fate as a genius."

Yu Zhangsheng felt emotion in his heart; involuntarily, toward a Senior Brother he had never met, a hint of reverence arose.

Yu Zhangsheng knew in his heart that he could comprehend these techniques so quickly entirely thanks to his Golden Finger, not because his comprehension was truly heaven-shaking.

Without the Golden Finger, he could hardly have reached this point, let alone creating techniques himself, which would be a fool's dream.

"Anyway, this sword alone is indeed merely Quasi-Saint Grade," the Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword thought for a moment, fell into thought, and after a long while continued, "However, this sword art seems to have a continuation; if all combined, upon bursting forth, it could also enter the sequence of Saint Level Techniques."

"But unfortunately, I do not have it recorded here."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword spoke softly, shook her head, sighed a breath imperceptibly, and her expression dimmed slightly.

"Is that so?"

Yu Zhangsheng was surprised, but did not take it too seriously. Such things are rare and hard to seek; obtaining this sword move was already an incredible opportunity, as for a complete Saint Level Technique, Yu Zhangsheng did not dare to hope for it.

"Wait." Yu Zhangsheng was stunned again, recalling the words of the Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked with some confusion: "You just said, the Wan Ling Jue I cultivate is a Saint Level Technique?"

"Yes," the Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword nodded, looking as if it were a matter of course.

"Ah?"

Yu Zhangsheng opened his mouth slightly, somewhat surprised.

"Otherwise, if it were not a Saint Level Technique, do you think an ordinary technique would possess such characteristics as Wan Ling Jue? Merely the affinity of all things and the favor of the Heavenly Dao would already instantly kill everything else, alright?"

"When your realm improves, you will increasingly feel the great benefit Wan Ling Jue gives you in touching the Great Dao."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword said unhappily, glared at Yu Zhangsheng, and was somewhat dissatisfied with Yu Zhangsheng's reaction.

"Moreover, heaven-defying methods like Touch Spirit and Control Spirit; the mysteries within, you should have felt them, right?"

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword spoke, her expression carrying a hint of pride.

"Such a technique that directly touches the Great Dao can only be compared to Saint Level Techniques."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword said, turning the conversation, and pondered for a moment.

"However, the Wan Ling Jue you cultivate is incomplete; therefore, many functions you will find not so effective, and the Wan Ling Jue within you can at most supply you until you cultivate to Golden Core Peak."

"I ask Senior Qian Sui for help."

Yu Zhangsheng straightened his expression and bowed with clasped fists to the Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword.

The problem of Wan Ling Jue was also one of the reasons he had to come to this Yiji; to be honest, after experiencing the convenience of Wan Ling Jue, asking Yu Zhangsheng to switch techniques, he was naturally unwilling.

After all, this technique indeed suited him; even stepping back ten thousand steps, he could not switch techniques, after all, on the Xuan Gui side, he watched this technique constantly repair his origin; if he switched, Xuan Gui would be the first to disagree.

By emotion and reason, the subsequent techniques of this Wan Ling Jue are all things Yu Zhangsheng must obtain.

"Mm."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword nodded, her body slowly floated into the air, her gaze sank slightly, and after thinking she said lightly.

"Forget it, a good deed to the end; since you are my Master's Junior Brother, you should also cultivate this Wan Ling Jue; this technique has too deep a Karma with you..."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword sighed lightly and withdrew other thoughts in her heart.

"Sometimes, I feel you are more suited to this technique than my Master. Forget it; this Second Trial is Wan Ling Jue; if you can pass it smoothly, then naturally everything can be discussed."

"Mm, alright, then thank you, Senior Qian Sui."

Yu Zhangsheng had no objection, secretly exhaled a breath in relief, and gratefully looked at the Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword.

"Adjust yourself; when you feel ready, then the Second Layer Trial will begin."

The Sword Spirit of the Sui Xian Sword nodded lightly and said so; normally, the three Layer Trials are continuous without gaps, but on his side, he still took care of Yu Zhangsheng appropriately.

After the First Layer Trial, even though the countless Sword Shadows in the sky had now disappeared, the constant overdraft and burst of Divine Sense power, as well as the flesh constantly hard-resisting, still placed no small burden on Yu Zhangsheng.

Therefore Yu Zhangsheng did not act pretentious; after swallowing another Pill again, he quietly refined it and recovered.

After this improvement, his strength had made great progress; he just did not know what the Second Layer Trial would bring him.

At the same time, in Yu Zhangsheng's heart, he also felt reverence for that Senior Brother he had never met.

So strong. (Chapter End)