"No need for excessive courtesy," Sword Obsession smiled and shook his head indifferently, eyeing Zhao Letian with a look of surprise in his eyes, "I didn't expect you to advance to the True Martial Realm so quickly, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple, and even reaching the second level of the True Martial Realm. That's remarkable."
Last time on Huangquan Island, although he had seen Zhao Letian's exceptional talent, he did not anticipate that Zhao Letian's cultivation progress would be so astonishing.
To break through to the True Martial Realm within half a year is not difficult; what's difficult is to advance consecutively to the second level of the True Martial Realm after the breakthrough.
You should know that to elevate one level within the True Martial Realm, one needs to accumulate a vast amount of Primordial Energy from heaven and earth. Many people often need several years to improve by one level, and even those geniuses in the Inner Sect usually take about a year. Hence, it's evident how astonishing Zhao Letian's cultivation speed is.
"Senior flatters me, I am just fortunate to have had some opportunities," Zhao Letian humbly said.
"Haha, opportunities are also a part of strength; no need to be overly modest. With your talent, given time, you will surely bring glory to the sect and become the pride of the Galaxy Sect," Sword Obsession said with a hearty laugh. "By the way, what business brings you to the Main Island this time? Feel free to speak out, I might be able to help you."
"Thank you for your concern, Senior. This time, I have come to enter the sect's forbidden land to enhance my Sword Force," Zhao Letian said frankly. Since Elder Sword Obsession was willing to do him a favor, he naturally would not refuse his kindness.
"Sword Force? Release your Sword Force, let me see it," Sword Obsession pondered for a moment and said with curiosity.
"Yes, Senior." Zhao Letian nodded in response and then released his Double Sword Force; he was like a sharp sword thrusting into the heavens.
"Double Sword Force? Good, very good, excellent. Last time I saw you, you seemed to have only the First Layer Sword Force. In just a short time of less than half a year, without any guidance from a powerful master, you have been able to advance to the Double Sword Force on your own. You can be called a monstrous genius that the Galaxy Sect hasn't seen in hundreds of years. Zhao Letian, are you willing to take me as your master?" Sword Obsession's eyes shone with admiration. Being a straightforward person, he directly expressed his desire to take Zhao Letian as a disciple.
"Take you as a master? I couldn't ask for more!" Zhao Letian was taken aback and then quickly nodded respectfully.
Although he has the inherited memories of the Dragon Clan and could self-study many things without the guidance of others, having a master to impart knowledge personally is, of course, more desirable.
Furthermore, in the Martial Arts World, having a background is very important for a Martial Artist. Although nominally a member of the Zhao Family from Qingzhou City, within the Zhao Family, he could only rely on his mother, and others would not only refrain from helping him but would even wish to secretly harm him. Therefore, he could almost say that he has no background to rely on, which is why many dared to target him recklessly.
If he had a background, many troubles could be effortlessly resolved, or at least it would make others hesitate. Having a master who is an Elder of the Galaxy Sect responsible for teaching would be a very good background. Of course, even if he chose to take Sword Obsession as a master, he would still have to resolve his own troubles and would not rely on Sword Obsession.
"Very well, I, Sword Obsession, have never taken a disciple in my life, from now on, you, Zhao Letian, shall be my first disciple," Sword Obsession said with a content smile.
"Zhao Letian pays respects to Master," Zhao Letian knelt and performed a ceremonial bow, as a disciple should kneel to their master, for a master is like a parent.
"Good, good, rise. By rights, as a master, I should confer you some gifts for becoming my disciple, but I see that you are not lacking in treasures like Spiritual Artifacts. Tell me, what do you want? I will try my best to fulfill your wishes," Sword Obsession nodded.
"Master, I don't need anything else, I just wish to enter the sect's forbidden area to quickly enhance my comprehension of sword force, because in just over twenty days, it will be the day of the great sect competition. At that time, I shall battle with Lin Yun, Shentu Yu, and others. However, with my current strength, I don't have the absolute confidence to defeat them, and I urgently need to find a way to enhance my strength," Zhao Letian answered.
"Hmm, with your current situation, enhancing your comprehension of sword force is indeed the best way to strengthen your power. Come with me, as your master, I will take you to the sect's forbidden area," Sword Obsession pondered for a moment and said.
"Qi Manipulation Flight?" Seeing that Sword Obsession did not come down from mid-air, Zhao Letian hesitated for a moment. Before coming here, he had seen the sect's edicts, forbidding flight over this Main Island.
"Do not mind that edict; it's just something set up for the weak. With your master here, who would dare to stop us?" Sword Obsession said with an indifferent smile.
"Understood, Master," Zhao Letian replied with a knowing smile, and he too controlled his Spiritual Weapon Flying Sword, taking to the air. It seemed his previous thoughts were correct; so-called rules were just means for the strong to constrain the weak. As long as your strength is great enough, then any regulation is merely decorative. Your every word and action could become the new rules. Spot an error? Visit the original post on M&VLEMPY&R.
Following Master Sword Obsession, they flew for a short while when Zhao Letian and his master arrived above a serene lake surface in the core area.
"Go down." Sword Obsession directed, controlling the flying sword to plunge directly into the lake.
Zhao Letian looked at the lake below, where a sophisticated Array seemed to be in place, obscuring his vision and blocking his Divine Thought Power. It seemed the sect's forbidden area was beneath the waters, so he too controlled his flying sword to dive in.
"There are so many people." As soon as he plunged into the lake, Zhao Letian saw that there were many people, sitting cross-legged, floating in the depths of the lake with varying depths: some were shallow, only a few meters from the surface, while others were dozens of meters deep. Some people were even hundreds of meters down, and he could only see their vague figures.
"This sensation is, sword force!" In the cold waters, Zhao Letian felt a special aura permeating his surroundings. It was indeed the sword force he was familiar with, but very weak, far less powerful than his own sword force.
"This is one of the sect's forbidden areas, the Ten Thousand Abyss. It can help martial artists comprehend various forces. Once you grasp the sword force, you can sense its power. If you comprehend the Water Force, you can feel the power of water. If you comprehend the fire force, then you can sense the power of fire," Sword Obsession explained.
"Ten Thousand Abyss? Master, could it be that the further down we go, the stronger the force will be?" Zhao Letian looked at the people floating at different depths and said thoughtfully.
"That's right, the deeper you go, the stronger the force gets. If you wish to descend, the sword force you have comprehended must be stronger than the force in the surrounding waters, otherwise it will be difficult to advance even an inch," Sword Obsession explained.
"If that's the principle, I understand," Zhao Letian nodded, "However, Master, I see they have all entered a state of deep cultivation to comprehend the forces in the water. I'm worried that once I enter such a state, I might miss the great sect competition."
"Don't worry, I will leave a trace of Divine Thought Power in your sect's Token. Before the start of the sect competition, your master will send a message to awaken you. Additionally, you should also leave a trace of Divine Thought Power in your master's Token, so in case of any urgent matters in the future, you can notify your master in time," Sword Obsession said.
"Thank you, Master," Zhao Letian gratefully said, and immediately he and Master Sword Obsession left traces of Divine Thought Power with each other.
Then, Sword Obsession left on his own, while Zhao Letian submerged himself into a position over two hundred meters deep in the water, sitting cross-legged, and began to immerse himself in the sensation of the sword force.