Longmin frowned upon hearing his brother's shameless comment.
After glaring at him, he went on to his main point.
“When you executed the sword movement a moment ago, how did you view the sword in your hand?”
Longwei was already in a sitting position and when he heard his brother’s question, he only shrugged his shoulder and said.
“I just see it as a sword I’m going to use to cut the leaves.”
“And that’s where your mindset is off. I’ve read some old texts in the clan that spoke about becoming one with your weapon and viewing it not as a weapon, but as a part of you. I think that if you're able to view your sword not just as a sword but as an extension of yourself, then you’ll be able to step across that final watershed and allow the sword intent seed within your dantian to bloom into real sword intent.”
Longwei pondered on those words for a while, before jumping up from his sitting position and going up to the tree.
Longmin made way for his brother.
When Longwei was back to his original position of holding his sword hilt, Longmin waved his hand and produced a gale of wind that caused several leaves to fall off from the tree, which was around three times the previous amount.
Just like before, the sword aura returned around Longwei and spread three feet into the surroundings from his body.
Longwei had changed his preconception about the sword in his hand and viewed it as a part of him. As if he were the sword, and the sword was him.
Just when he was about to draw the sword from its scabbard, he felt a sudden change in his sword aura. Before he could tell what that change was, his mind suddenly went blank.
When he came to, he saw the dozens of leaves being scattered away in mid-air.
His expression became dumbfounded as he watched this scene not knowing what had just happened. When he turned to Longmin wanting to ask him if he was the cause, he saw that his mouth was agape.
“Um… little bro, did you just...”
Before Longwei could finish his sentence Longmin shook his head and said.
“I didn’t do anything, that was all you. Your sword aura abruptly changed. When I sent my Spiritual Sense to examine it I suddenly felt a sense of danger and hurriedly withdrew it. Afterward, I just saw the leaves being ripped to shreds, even the ground wasn’t left unscathed.”
Longmin taped the ground with his foot and Longwei looked below him to see countless sword marks all over the stone tile floor. Most of them were around two or three inches deep, but he saw some that were around half a foot deep. Though they were different in size and depth, they all had something in common, and that was they were all within a three feet area surrounding Longwei.
Longmin voice sounded again.
“During the short period when my Spiritual Sense was in your three feet of sword aura, I felt as if I was transported to a world where the earth, the sky, and just everything was a sword out to chop me in two. The change in your sword aura was most likely it turning into sword intent in that brief moment.”
And indeed it had.
Longwei had just accomplished something that any swordmaster would kill for.
He had entered the legendary state known as the ‘Unity of Man and Sword,' or the 'Unity of Man and Blade.'
This was a state where someone's mind would become blank as they receive sudden enlightenment on their Sword Dao. It was also a state that was necessary for any sword or blade genius to enter if they wanted to comprehend their own Intents.
Even though there were no records of sword-intent users on planet Daiyu, other planets have had sword geniuses that had comprehended sword intent before. And if you asked them what might be the cause of their comprehension, all of them would undoubtedly say that it was due to them entering a trance-like state one morning and just waking up the next day being able to use it.
That trance-like state was the Unity of Man and Sword.
However, there were reports of people entering the Unity of Man and Sword but still unable to comprehend sword intent. So just entering it isn’t enough, having the sufficient talent to gain insights from the enlightenment is also crucial.
Whether Longwei can allow his sword intent seed within his dantian to bloom depends on his talent.
Though, he seems to be unconcern about that aspect.
After hearing his brother’s words, the excitement in Longwei’s heart grew and with a haughty expression on his face, he lifted his head and laughed out loud.
Doing a celebratory dance, Longwei boastfully said.
“See that you demoness Yuyan, you're not the only one who’s a genius. You comprehended blade intent when you were in the mid-stage of the Foundation realm, so of course I could comprehend sword intent as well, Hahaha…”
Longwei continued to dance and laugh like a maniac, but before he could get more full of himself, Longmin mercilessly crushed his ego.
“What are you so boastful about? Can you even replicate what you just did? It’s obvious you haven’t actually comprehended sword intent yet.”
Longwei’s laughter got stuck in his throat and he almost tripped over his own foot when he heard that.
Jabbing a finger at Longmin, he said in a threatening tone.
“You, do you think I won’t change my mind and decide not to carry you to the Yellow Leaf Valley tomorrow?”
“Don’t you know it’s bad manners to point your finger at someone?"
Longmin slapped away Longwei’s hand while he said that.
“Aye, little brother.”
Longwei said while shaking his head in an exaggerated manner.
“Did winning a couple of months ago and gaining Spiritual Sense inflated your confidence? Did you forget our score is 202 to 200, with you being the one lagging behind?”
“Wait, no, scratch that. Make it 203 to 200 because I think that confidence of yours needs to be knocked down a notch.”
Upon saying that, Longwei drew his sword and slashed out at Longmin.
Longmin had a grin on his face as he used his Emperor's Fists to strike out at the incoming sword.
A loud bang that sounded like a metal colliding against another metal echoed out in the courtyard.
Longmin retreated half a step due to the collision, but Longwei was forced to take a full step back. Indicating that Longmin had gained the upper hand in the exchange.
"I don't need to use my Spiritual Sense to beat you, and as for that two-win lead you have over me, it was because of you scheming against me during our fights that you got them."
Without waiting for Longwei’s response, Longmin release another punch that let out a swooshing sound in the air as it went for Longwei's chest.
In the small courtyard, fighting noises echoed out as the two brothers began their 403 sparring match.
Leaving the Wu Clan, Longmin and Longwei walked around the bustling city of Lou Fu.The both of them had changed their appearance due to the insistence of Longwei, but Longmin had been reluctant as he wasn’t fond of disguising himself as his brother did.Walking along the streets of Lou Fu Longmin eyes glisten with curiosity as he looked left and right at all the different buildings and people.He hadn’t been outside of the clan in six years, and for those six years, all he had been doing was reading the books in the clan’s library, front to back and back to front. Now that he was allowed to leave the clan he wanted to explore every inch of the Wu Continent and see all the places he had read about in those books.One thing he realized was that all the people he walked past were cultivators. Though he wasn’t that surprised as he read somewhere that the City of Lou Fu was where all the top sects and clans reside. They had set up stores that sell all sorts of top-quality resources useful
Longmin and Longwei had reached the Yellow Leaf Valley and were now waiting with the disciples of the major sects and clans for the Lesser Pocket Realm to open.The Yellow Leaf Valley itself was located within the Yellow Leaf Mountain range on the eastern side of the Wu Continent.The name was given to it because of the countless yellow-leafed orchid trees in the area.Whether it was winter, summer, autumn, or spring, they would be filled with resplendent yellow blooming flowers. Another name that was given to this type of orchid tree was the eternally blooming sunflower orchid tree.There was even a legend among cultivators and mortals involving why they were blooming all year round.It was said that in the past there was once a roaming scholar who stumbled upon this mountain range by accident. At that time, the numerous orchid trees only bloomed once after an entire sixty-year circle and the leaves they bloomed were blood red.When the sagely scholar happened upon the mountain range
The Yellow Leaf Valley's Lesser Pocket Realm was the biggest of the three Pocket Realms on the Wu Continent. It was also a special place of cultivation for the younger generation of the various sects and clans.Every fifty years when the Pocket Realm opens, the Core Formation disciples would go through fierce competition within their own organizations to be chosen as one of six candidates to enter the Pocket Realm.This in itself was extremely difficult to accomplish, as one would need to have the strength and talents to outperform thousands of other candidates, and stand out among their peers as one of the strongest in their generation.It wasn't a stretch to say that every disciple who stood here at the Yellow Leaf Valley was a terrifying genius, who had proven themselves by struggling through muddy waters to clinch a spot to enter the Pocket Realm.But out of nowhere, these two greenhorn young masters of the Wu Clan came and snatched away two of the limited spots for themselves, an
"That's Young Master Longwei, right? I know it’s him, who else would have such a vicious mouth despite being a little brat?"One disciple said while clenching his teeth."That's not all, not only does he have a vicious mouth I even heard that he has a weird hobby. It's really malicious. He would go around in his disguise to beat up the notorious debauchees from the major sects and clans."Another disciple chimed in and said as if he remembered all about that."That's right, I heard rumors about how he was constantly changing his appearance that even the members of his clan don't know how he actually looks. If it wasn't for that one time when a debauchee's uncle who was a sect elder had gotten involved and made him show his Wu Clan identity medallion to get away with his beatings, we wouldn't have known he was the notorious Debauchee Executioner."This time the disciples were talking in hush whispers, but Longmin had been able to pick up on some of the words being thrown around.He cou
After Longwei insulted Elder Li, he then ignored the sour look on his face and turned to the six disciples behind him."If someone other than this bag of bones doesn't step out now then the Crescent Moon Sect is banned from ever stepping foot into any of the three Lesser Pocket Realms."Immediate gasps could be heard from the crowd of disciples.Although it might seem that Longwei indeed had no qualifications to make such decisions, his father on the other hand can.Why would the Crescent Moon Sect antagonize the sons of the Wu Clan's Patriarch?If this matter blows out of proportion from a simple argument between the younger generation to Elders getting involved, aren't the Crescent Moon Sect just shooting themselves in the foot?Elder Li's face was red at this moment.Ever since he had become an Elder of the Crescent Moon Sect no one has ever dared to talk to him in such a way. He was a powerful expert in the Nascent realm that could summon the wind and rain with one command and wit
Elder Li recovered and looked over at the two late-stage Core formation bodyguards. He was silent for a moment before he suddenly straighten himself then cupped his fist and said.“Two Young Master of the Wu Clan, I hope you can forgive me for acting in such a manner. I was out of line and I wish that you would look at this from my point of view for the reason I am discontent. To make up for my actions, as an Elder of the Crescent Moon Sect I hereby revoke our rights to enter the Pocket Realm in the future. I hope that this can appease any animosity you may have against us. However, I wish that you would allow us to enter this Pocket Realm before our rights are revoked.”As Elder Li’s words sounded out, everyone in the surroundings was confused.What’s with the sudden shift in attitude? One minute he looked like a lion ready to pounce on his prey, and then the next minute he became as docile as a cat.What was happening?The change happened so abruptly that the image of Elder Li relea
"What terrifying speed!! Even I almost lost track of him when he made his move. Is he really only at the Foundation Realm?!"A mid-stage Core Formation disciple in astonishment."Not only that, he actually managed to stop an attack from an early Core Formation realm cultivator with just a finger. What a monster, it looks like Young Master Longwei with his Legendary Physique isn't the only monster-level genius the Wu Clan has."As Longmin stood there with his finger against Xiang Shi's sword, the red rune on the tip of his finger released a string of energy into it.With astounding speed, it shot towards the hidden aura that was headed for Xiang Shi's dantian.The hidden aura began to struggle while it was being wrapped up by Longmin's string of energy, but its struggle was futile as the string of energy effortlessly overpower it and began to pull it towards Longmin's finger.After the aura entered the rune on his finger, Longmin dropped his hand and slowly turned around to look at Li
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“Sixty million mid-grade Spirit Stones!!”Bao’s frustrated voice echoed across the deathly silent Auction House. Looking at his face one could see that it was extremely red, and it seemed as if his chest was about to burst from how hard he was breathing.Everyone became dumbfounded when they heard such an absurd number of Spirit Stones. All eyes stared at the booth Zen Chi was in wondering if he would continue to bid, but only silence permeated the Auction House.Old man Fen's voice then spoke up, “Sixty million mid-grade Spirit Stones going once!… Sixty million mid-grade Spirit Stones going twice!… does anyone want to bid any higher?”When the crowd below heard old man Fen's question, they were looking at him as if he had grown two more heads.Seeing the crowd's gaze directed to him, old man Fen chuckled to himself.“Congratulations to the Crown Prince for obtaining the coffin of the 118th prince of the Eternal Darkness Clan for sixty million mid-grade Spirit Stones. It’s very fittin
Hearing the question directed at him, old man Fen nodded his head before saying, “We have indeed found their Ancestral Tomb. And as some of you might know, our Divine Merchant Guild is owned by the Fang Immortal Clan on planet Lin. Due to our discovery of the Tomb, in order to not cause any major conflict over it we have made an agreement with the other Immortal Clans to auction off the treasures inside in this year’s main event auction. So this announcement isn’t just being re-laid here, it’s currently being announced across all the other planets at our auctions that are occurring ruffly at the same time. And just like now…”Old man Fen pointed at the coffin and then continued, “They’ve also received one of these coffins and are making the announcement the same way I am. Maybe they even have another old man Fen making the announcement too.”Old man Fen then chuckled to himself after he made that joke.In the crowd, the expressions on everyone’s faces became more and more shocked each
Even though Long Wei had not said his name that loudly, Zhen Chi seemed to hear it since his head instantly turned to look in the direction of their booth.Seeing Long Wei and the others, Zen Chi flash a smile in their direction before he followed the attendant which led him to a VIP booth that was coincidentally next to theirs, albeit a little lower in position.Their booth was one of the few that was on the top floor, all the other VIP booths were on a lower level.Both Li Fang and Bao had also taken notice of Zen Chi’s appearance. Li Fang was heard saying, “It looks like Zen Chi had taken an interest in this auction.”Long Wei snorted upon hearing that then said, “What is he doing here? Wasn’t he supposed to be sending a challenge to that demoness? Can he afford to waste time attending this auction?”Bao who was silent had a thoughtful full expression on his face before he slowly said, “The Divine Merchant Guild always holds this smaller auction before their main event. This smalle
The disciples from the Blood Continent just have too bad of a reputation and no one wanted to be associated with them or be in an area where there was a possibility of encountering one of those cold-blooded savages.With a significant number of the crowd leaving, the people who hadn’t heard the news became confused, but once they were told each and every one of them scrunched up their faces before quickly leaving the area.But even so, there were quite a few of them that stayed as they were unwilling to miss an opportunity such as this to see so many geniuses gathered in one place.On the first day of the four-day auction, they prayed that maybe those from the Blood Continent wouldn’t appear until the latter days.As that was happening among the crowd, a swooshing sound suddenly echoed in the distant horizon, and the people in the crowd looked towards it, only to stare wide-eyed in astonishment as a large and majestic phoenix made of pure fire approached this area at blind speed.In o
The Divine Merchant Guild Auction was the biggest auction held on the Central Continent by the well-known Divine Merchant Guild.They are one of, if not the biggest suppliers of cultivation resources on not only the Central Continent but the entire planet Daiyu. Wait no! That’s not right either, they’re actually the biggest supplier of cultivation resources between all of the four planets in this Lower Realm.Rumors say that they are owned by a powerful Clan on planet Lin that goes by the name of the Fang Clan.For some people, it was really hard to believe that a force that spans an entire Lower Realm was owned by one clan, but if you were to believe further rumors which stated that their Founding Ancestor was an Immortal, then the fact that they have such wealth and power to stretch an entire Realm wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility.Powerful clans like them were known as Immortal Clans, and there were quite a few of those Immortal Clans stationed on the planet Lin, making
When Long Wei heard that his face scrunched up in confusion before he asked again, “Why does the second prince of the Xingyun Dynasty live in an isolated pavilion in the guest quarters when he visits? Isn’t he supposed to have a courtyard for himself somewhere else?”The servant still had to listen carefully to understand Long Wei’s slurred words, but he managed to understand and his face was covered in hesitation, before he slowly said, “Um.. honored guest, it was the second prince’s choice to have this arrangement.”With a frown still on his face, Long Wei asked again, “Why?”Hearing his question, the servant became even more hesitant and a little nervous as well. As a servant, he didn’t want to speak about the matters involving the second prince, but he didn’t want to offend this guest by not answering either.Just as the servant was wondering what to do, a cold voice suddenly spoke from behind them.“Because I don't like to be bothered and this place is peaceful and quiet...”When
After a while, Long Wei completely emptied the cup before he slammed it down on the table.He then turn to look at Longmin, who in turn also looked towards him.Without saying anything Long Wei nodded his head, and then turn to Bao and Li Fang who were conversing, and said, “Well, it wasn’t a pleasure seeing you both, so my brother and I will take our leave now.”Longmin had already begun getting up with Long Wei following behind him.Bao upon hearing Long Wei’s words turned to look at him.He then thought to himself.‘Father had probably intended for me to accompany them to buy time for the news to reach the Wu Clan's ears.’With that thought in mind, Bao suddenly spoke up and said to the two brothers, “Are you both planning on leaving the Continent?”Long Wei paused his steps and turn to answer Bao, “No, actually we only came here to settle some personal matters, but that had already been solved so we're just going on a sightseeing tour of your continent.”Hearing that, Bao perked u
Coughing for a moment, Bao then looked at Longmin’s rather handsome appearance, which Bao was quite unwilling to admit was better than his own, before looking at Long Wei’s simple and average face.He knew that Long Wei was always wearing his disguises and he had never seen his true appearance even till now, but since Li Fang said both he and Longmin were twins, he couldn’t help but feel a bit strange knowing Long Wei had always looked better than him, he just felt the news to be too sudden.Long Wei was looking at Li Fang with slight surprise, while Longmin took the words out of his mouth by asking the question, “How did you see through elder brother’s disguise?”“Oh, so this brat’s the older twin, no wonder he’s so annoying.”After not seeing this bastard for nearly three years, Long Wei had completely forgotten his hatred for Li Fang, but meeting him now, the hatred he once felt was slowly coming back.This got him thinking about how he had first met Li Fang when he was on a debauc
After being shocked for a moment, Li Fang finally regain his composure and pulled his grip from Longmin’s hold.“It’s the first time someone has discovered me when I use my concealment ability.”Bao looked at Li Fang and said in a perplexed tone.“Junior brother Fang I didn’t know you had such abilities. Were you hiding it all this time?”Li Fang smiled and began walking around the table to sit on the empty side. After sitting Li Fang poured himself a cup of tea while saying.“You guys weren’t the only ones that were improving over the past few years. And as for my concealment ability, well, Sying Mu and Yuyan is not the only one who had tapped into their Legendary Physique.”Soon after Li Fang finished saying that, Long Wei scowled at him and said, “How long were you listening to us? And who do think you are trying to sneak attack me from behind, you perverted bastard!”Unfazed by Long Wei's harsh words, Li Fang casually took a sip from his tea before he said, “Stop being so dramatic