allonlinenovel Chapter 64: Comprehending Sword Intent, Clearing Floor 33!
Chapter 64: Comprehending Sword Intent, Clearing Floor 33!
The first time Gu Jiancheng heard the term "sword intent" was when the system told him about it.
That is one of the conditions for cultivating the second level of the Boundless Sword Technique.
Gu Jiancheng's swordsmanship has now reached its peak.
It is only a step away from the true essence of swordsmanship.
Unexpectedly, on the thirty-third floor of the Hundred Refinement Tower, I actually saw the so-called sword intent.
With the cultivation of the Four Symbols Realm and the addition of sword intent, this level of combat power is already extremely formidable.
The frost seemed to be everywhere, starting to spread from Gu Jiancheng's feet, and within a few breaths, it threatened to freeze his entire body.
"Heh heh, if you think you can suppress me with your mere sword intent."
"That's probably a bit of wishful thinking!"
But Gu Jiancheng chuckled, unleashing his full power of the Burning Heaven Overlord Body, his fiery pressure erupting from within.
The frost all over his body melted instantly from the intense heat.
Ok?
The sword cultivator's expression turned slightly grim, clearly not expecting that this junior could so easily neutralize his sword intent.
But at that moment, the longsword he held high suddenly slashed down.
Frost condensed, and the sword energy was chilling.
This appeared to be just a casual sword strike from the weapon spirit, yet the sword energy had already reached a thousand feet, and its oppressive aura was comparable to that of a true late-stage Four Symbols Realm cultivator!
This artifact spirit can even fight across borders!
No wonder only three people of the same generation from the eight prestigious universities were able to reach the thirty-third floor.
Without the combat strength of the Four Symbols Realm, you shouldn't even think about it.
Although Gu Jiancheng was slightly startled, his hands moved quickly. Almost instantly, the Yuanjun Sword manifested, and boundless fire-shaped sword energy rose up, disturbing the raging flames in the sky.
hum!
The same thousand-foot-long sword energy, when enhanced by Gu Jiancheng's Dao Palace cultivation and Boundless Sword Technique, resembled a blazing inferno burning the sky.
boom!
Ice and fire sword energies clashed, turning the sword energy into dust that spread in all directions.
The impact caused Gu Jiancheng's body to tremble slightly, and he finally had to take half a step back before he could regain his balance.
He had used all his strength, but it seemed that he still couldn't gain the upper hand on the spirit's territory.
"Your talent is truly astonishing, reaching the half-step Sword Intent Realm."
In the distance, the longsword in the spirit's hand trembled, and a strange light flashed in the eyes above its mask.
Similarly, he was surprised that his sword strike only forced the junior back half a step.
He had never seen someone with the cultivation level of Dao Palace Realm who already possessed half a step of sword intent.
"If you can move me, then you've passed the test."
"Take your time, there's no rush."
Immediately, the spirit spoke again, and slowly raised the long sword in its hand.
"Hmph, then today is the day for you to test your sword, senior!"
Gu Jiancheng snorted coldly, and his sword flashed.
His white robes fluttered, and his body shimmered and tumbled in the multicolored spiritual mist like a swimming dragon!
Three months ago, Gu Jiancheng obtained the top-level movement technique, the Soaring Dragon Step, in the Scripture Pavilion. Now, he has even advanced this movement technique to the Great Perfection realm of consummate skill.
His speed was incredibly fast, and with each appearance, he unleashed an immeasurable sword aura.
In just a moment, nine fiery sword energies enveloped the artifact spirit like a cage.
"oh!?"
In the blink of an eye, Gu Jiancheng unleashed nine powerful sword energies, surprising the weapon spirit once again.
It seems that this junior always manages to bring him some surprises.
"Buzz!"
However, the spirit of the artifact was not alarmed. With its long sword crisscrossing, it directly unleashed two semi-circular frost sword energies, which blocked and shattered all nine fire swords that were about to fall.
Buzz!
But to the spirit's surprise, before the sword energy fragments could dissipate, an even more urgent sword cry suddenly arose in the void.
One after another!
The spirit of the artifact focused its gaze and discovered that it was actually nine sword energies descending once again.
Moreover, it seems to be even more formidable than before!
Although he couldn't understand why this junior could draw his sword so quickly, he still had no choice but to swing his sword to defend.
Even with all nine swords descending at once, they could not shake him.
But soon, he discovered that this junior's Qi Sea seemed to possess inexhaustible power, and even the sword aura within the sword energy showed signs of a complete transformation!
"Are you breaking through?"
As a sword cultivator, the weapon spirit could naturally guess what Gu Jiancheng was up to.
However, using the guardian spirit of the 33rd floor of the Hundred Refinements Tower to test his sword for a breakthrough is a bit too arrogant for this junior!
"Heh, the final strike!"
But at this moment, Gu Jiancheng's figure suddenly emerged from the spiritual mist. The Yuanjun sword in his hand was covered with cracks, seemingly unable to withstand the terrifying energy within the sword.
As Gu Jiancheng raised his longsword horizontally, an extremely hot aura instantly spread from the blade.
The surrounding icy sword intent was even melted away in an instant.
The spirit's gaze changed drastically as it looked at Gu Jiancheng, who seemed to be bathed in flames!
"Blazing Sword Intent!?"
"You actually possess sword intent at the Dao Palace Realm!"
The spirit gasped, unable to remain calm any longer.
Sword intent is extremely important for sword cultivators.
Even at the Four Symbols Realm, there are very few sword cultivators who possess sword intent.
But this junior in front of me is only at the Dao Palace Realm! What an abnormal talent for swordsmanship!
"Boundless, Fire Aspect!"
boom!
But at that moment, Gu Jiancheng's sword energy had already burst down!
However, this sword strike was completely different from the previous ones.
Although it was only a single sword aura, it reached three thousand feet in length. The sword aura was like fire, as if it could melt and cleave the heavens and earth!
This was Gu Jiancheng's strongest sword strike, imbued with the Blazing Sword Intent and the second killing move of the Boundless Sword Technique.
Even the spirit of this artifact cannot withstand it!
"A Hundred Refinements in the Cold Night!"
The spirit of the artifact was also shocked and enraged. Immediately, a burst of cold energy surged around him, and he swung his longsword to unleash a three-thousand-foot-long sword of frost.
Similarly, he unleashed his full power with a single sword strike!
"boom!"
This time, it was like a thunderbolt from the heavens and a raging fire, instantly dispelling the spiritual mist within a radius of ten thousand feet.
Cough!
Amidst the dust and energy, the spirit of the artifact staggered backward.
It took him more than a dozen steps to regain his balance.
At this moment, his large hand holding the sword was trembling, but his eyes were fixed on Gu Jiancheng, who was once again shrouded in the surging spiritual mist.
"Junior, you are indeed very strong!"
"Hehe, it can get even stronger, but there's no need for that anymore." Gu Jiancheng just smiled and then walked towards the palace in front of him.
The sword technique he just used was the Formless Sword, which he had just begun to master. If he wanted, he could instantly elevate this sword technique to a more advanced level.
Soon, Gu Jiancheng arrived inside the palace.
Apart from that ancient celestial sword, there are no other treasures here.
"The thirty-third floor will determine the reward based on your talent. This sword is very good, but... it is somewhat flawed." The spirit's voice drifted from outside the hall.
At this moment, Gu Jiancheng's insightful eyes had already landed on this ancient sword.
【Tianying Dragon Gate】
Rank: Heavenly Rank.
Condition: Flawed.
Description: A top-grade ancient sword of the Heavenly Rank, but the blade is damaged and the weapon's spirit is gone.
As he got closer, Gu Jiancheng could finally see the crisscrossing cracks on the sword.
Even though this sword has flaws and lacks the spirit that symbolizes a celestial weapon, it still exudes a domineering and fierce aura.
This clearly demonstrates how terrifying the sword would be if it were intact.
It is at least far more powerful than the Yuanjun Sword he currently wields!
As for the sword's flaws, repairing them wouldn't be a difficult task for him.
Immediately, Gu Jiancheng put away the Tianying Sword and turned to leave.
"By the way, can I absorb the spiritual mist here?" Gu Jiancheng suddenly asked.
"Ok?"
The spirit was taken aback, then pondered for a moment and said, "The five-colored spiritual mist here is the purest form of the Hundred Refinement Tower of the Academy. Theoretically, it cannot be used for long-term cultivation. You can go to the thirty-second floor."
"Oh, it will take me too long to absorb it. Just one day!"
Gu Jiancheng smiled.
Although he doesn't lack pills now, there's still a significant difference between the Purple Cloud Pill and this Five-Colored Spirit Mist.
"Just one day?"
The spirit frowned, then nodded and said, "In that case, I'll give you one day."
It's only a day; I doubt I'll absorb much...
"Thank you, senior!"
Gu Jiancheng finished his performance and immediately arrived outside the palace. He sat cross-legged in the void, activated his Heaven-Burning Overlord Body, and began to devour the colorful spiritual mist here.
hum!
In an instant, he watched as the spiritual mist from all directions merged into Gu Jiancheng's body like rivers flowing into the sea.
The spirit was bewildered.