[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-sword-god-of-the-universe":3,"chapter-the-sword-god-of-the-universe-the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-134":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Sword God of the Universe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1072235,1385,"Chapter 134 - 134 134 The True Essence of Swordsmanship","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-134",134,"\u003Cp>Chapter 134: Chapter 134 The True Essence of Swordsmanship Chapter 134: Chapter 134 The True Essence of Swordsmanship Black Wind Town Mayor Mansion fell silent in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was daytime and the sun shone brightly, the scene in front of the mansion was chilling enough to make one’s blood run cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Town Mayor Gao Yan, was dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yan, who was officially registered in the Duyang City Lord Mansion’s roster, had been killed just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After striking down Gao Yan, Jing Yan did something utterly unfathomable—he stood in place and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The path of swordsmanship should be straightforward and fearless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The sword, upright and unbending!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The sword is the king of weapons!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only by embodying the spirit of the sword can one truly comprehend its essence and accomplish the unity of man and sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing Gao Yan, Jing Yan’s mindset underwent an unexpected transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This change was something even Jing Yan himself had not foreseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he not killed Gao Yan, perhaps he never would have experienced this transformation or truly grasped the spirit of swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been someone else, they might truly have hesitated to kill Gao Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gao Yan’s own strength was not significant, he still held an official title under the Duyang City Lord Mansion, appointed to manage Black Wind Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people would be wary of such a prominent status and, even if they wanted to kill Gao Yan, they might not actually do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jing Yan did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was precisely for this reason that he gained a profound insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is my path of the sword—Jing Yan’s sword path!” Jing Yan muttered with eyes slightly closed, his breath lingering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Daquan stood beside him, his thoughts stagnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Jing Yan and then at the corpses scattered on the ground, unsure of what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to ask Jing Yan what they should do next, but seeing him standing motionless with his eyes closed, seemingly in meditation, he dared not speak and disturb him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he just stood there foolishly, his mind filled with chaotic thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he be… torn apart by horses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of death would it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about my daughter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All sorts of muddled thoughts tangled together in Liu Daquan’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an extended period, about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Jing Yan finally opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flowing Light Sword in his hand slightly moved, and a dark ripple eerily spread out through the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without using any martial arts technique and without even activating the primordial energy within his body, Jing Yan merely waved his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the terrifying power contained within the black ripple spread out like ripples on water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, had there been any great powers present, they would have been immensely shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jing Yan had released the Sword Intent, which was astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword Intent, the true essence of the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this phenomenon is independent of one’s realm and unrelated to specific martial arts techniques, one could not manifest it without decades or even centuries of understanding of the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword Intent is intangible; it’s something no martial artist can teach to another—it must be comprehended by oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword carries Sword Intent, the knife carries Knife Intent, the spear carries Spear Intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This represents a profound spirit, a connection between the martial artist and the natural forces of heaven and earth, enabling them to harness this power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Displaying Sword Intent proves that the martial artist has truly reached a refined level of mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, attaining such profound understanding is extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For martial artists at the Innate Realm, it’s almost impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among those in the Dao Spirit Realm, very few masters this profound understanding—one might not even appear among a hundred people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mastering Sword Intent, Jing Yan’s strength had greatly improved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Jing Yan himself was uncertain how far Sword Intent had advanced his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his gaze slightly and it landed on Liu Daquan, who was not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Daquan’s face was ashen and his eyes were lifeless, a stark contrast to the Liu Daquan Jing Yan had first met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Family Head Liu!” Jing Yan called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jing Yan’s voice, Liu Daquan’s body trembled and he regained his senses, looking towards Jing Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Family Head Liu, would you mind checking the Mayor Mansion’s Treasure Vault to see if there are any valuable resources to gather?” Jing Yan asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, having already killed Gao Yan, who was Black Wind Town’s mayor controlling a strong team of Armored Guards and had colluded with forces like the Sky Wolf Gang, there should be quite a lot of plunderable assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the current circumstances, failing to seize those resources would simply be a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh… oh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Daquan subconsciously responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?” Suddenly, Liu Daquan’s eyes widened, as if he had realized what Jing Yan was asking him to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loot the Mayor Mansion’s Treasure Vault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, that was the official vault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Jing Yan must truly be mad, absolutely insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing the mayor and looting the Mayor Mansion’s vault—such crimes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Daquan dared not even contemplate further, as even ten lives would not suffice for such actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the deed was done and Liu Daquan had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had not personally attacked the mayor, Jing Yan was the one he had brought along, and nearly half of Black Wind Town’s Martial Artists knew this; there was simply no way he could escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Swoosh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The mayor is dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mayor is dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mayor Gao Yan has been killed by Jing Yan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Mayor Mansion, on the streets all around, a large number of Martial Artists gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jing Yan had eliminated dozens of Armored Guards and Mayor Gao Yan, those surviving guards had fled the Mayor Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Martial Artists in the streets, seeing Armored Guards flee, grew naturally more curious about what had occurred inside the Mayor Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some braver Martial Artists approached closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On looking, they discovered Mayor Gao Yan’s corpse lying in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terror-stricken, the Martial Artists immediately started an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more heard the news, the crowd became uproarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mayor Gao Yan was dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Jing Yan had killed the mayor, his audacity was too great, daring to slay the mayor and Liu Daquan was doomed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duyang City Lord Mansion would certainly not let them off, and would surely send terrifying guards to apprehend these two for execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That Jing Yan has truly gone mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having killed the mayor, where can he possibly flee to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even returning to Donglin City might not be safe,” remarked a Martial Artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Jing Yan is undoubtedly doomed to die, and so is Liu Daquan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liu Family will be exterminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daring to challenge the government, truly audacious beyond belief!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In shock, the Martial Artists also voiced various opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one believed that Jing Yan and Liu Daquan, having killed the mayor, could escape this predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where they fled, they would surely be apprehended by the government officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since ancient times, those who dared to confront the government had, without exception, all met terrible fates!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Thanks to ‘Sand in a Bottle’ for the reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, I am announcing the book group number: ‘434,129,147’, which currently has many vacancies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After updating chapters, I will announce them in the group immediately.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1251,"2026-06-03T10:25:51.818Z",1,"novelbin.me","3ccd728cdf2ede163788ba3c46392d35a761eca86f141d0d67381d866dd92925","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-135","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-133",2108,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sword-god-of-the-universe-cover.jpg"]