His eyes wide with disbelief, Ling Chen was flabbergasted. What exactly was the Ling Tian Sword Scripture? It was their Divine Intent Sect’s most treasured secret! The world’s number one Cultivation Technique and the biggest secret of the Five Kingdoms’ Martial World. Only the Sect Leaders of the Divine Intent Sect were eligible to cultivate the Ling Tian Sword Scripture. This kind of secret was actually hidden in this jade pendant! Incredible!
In the Tianyuan Continent, it is crucial to cultivate a suitable Cultivation Technique. There are millions of such Cultivation Techniques in the world, each classified into five grades: human, earth, heaven, king, and saint. Holy Grade Cultivation Techniques are supreme, at least the most powerful Cultivation Techniques Ling Chen is currently aware of.
Who would have thought that the precondition to cultivating the Ling Tian Sword Scripture is self-destruction of the meridians! Wonder and delight filled Ling Chen’s eyes. Originally, he thought that the rupture of his meridians would estrange him from the Martial Arts realm for life. However, as the saying goes, there’s never a hopeless situation. The heavens had unexpectedly given him a sliver of hope. This Ling Tian Sword Scripture seemed specifically crafted for him.
"Only those with exceptional aptitude or possessing great perseverance can cultivate the Ling Tian Sword Scripture." As Ling Chen continued reading, he knew that the Saint-level Secret Book was not something ordinary people could cultivate. If forced, it might only backfire. If one is stuck and fails to make further progress, it would be the end. Changing the Cultivation Technique midway would hamper the cultivation process considerably.
However, Ling Chen merely smiled at this. Aptitude? Before the catastrophic incident that caused his sect to be annihilated, he had already reached the Nine Heavy Realm as a fifteen-year-old warrior, standing head and shoulders above his peers. The outstanding disciples from other Sects could only gaze at his back in admiration.
As for perseverance, the experience of being at death’s door and making it back to life was the most unforgiving ordeal anyone could go through. If it’s about possessing great perseverance, he was second to none. With both conditions fulfilled, Ling Chen’s confidence was bolstered. Moreover, he had currently become useless, lost all his martial arts, and had no other choice.
"Ling Tian Sword Scripture: The first rotation refines bones and muscles; the second rotation fosters Fetus Sword Qi; the third rotation is River Inclusion; the fourth rotation forms a Sword Heart; the fifth rotation is Refining Heart and Spirit; the sixth rotation is Binding Soul Sea; the seventh rotation achieves Unity of Heaven and Man, dominating the four seas."
In an instant, Ling Chen had perfectly memorized the Ling Tian Sword Scripture’s mantra. The Ling Tian Sword Scripture was divided into seven rotations. The successful cultivation of the first rotation can strengthen one’s constitution. The second rotation fosters sword qi within the body, rendering one invincible. Cultivating to the third rotation transforms the True Qi within the body, showing the potential of "Embracing All Rivers"; therefore, reaching the third rotation is a qualitative leap. The fourth rotation forms a Sword Heart; this is the state of ’Clear Heart Sword’. With the Sword Heart formed, not only does the sword move with the mind, but one can also perceive an enemy’s weaknesses and remain unperturbed by myriad things. The fifth rotation, Refining Heart and Spirit, uses heart fire to temper the heart and spirit, achieving unity of body and mind, which doubles the results of cultivation. The sixth rotation, Binding Soul Sea, forms a True Qi sea within the Dantian, providing an unceasing source of power and continuous life. The seventh rotation is Unity of Heaven and Man. Upon reaching this stage, it’s said one achieves the rumored ’Unity of Heaven and Man’ state, allowing them to dominate the Martial World, claim supremacy over the four seas, and be invincible.
Indeed, it is the Ling Tian Sword Scripture, the legendary secret book from the Martial World! A glimmer of excitement flashed through Ling Chen’s eyes, his heart pounded uncontrollably.
According to the Cultivation Technique mantra, Ling Chen formed a hand seal and instantly entered a state of cultivation. The vast Heavenly Earth Energy seemed to be drawn to something, continuously pouring into Ling Chen’s body, rushing towards his extraordinary meridians where it was absorbed frantically, finally accumulating in Ling Chen’s Dantian.
This continued for an entire day.
Having cultivated for a whole day, Ling Chen opened his eyes, a sharp light flashed in them. Thereafter, he raised his palm, and a ball of True Qi slowly surged forth. Within Ling Chen’s Dantian, misty True Qi congregated into a ring shape. The True Qi circulated within this ring, flowing constantly.
First Realm of Martial Arts!
After a whole night of effort, Ling Chen had finally condensed his first mouthful of True Qi and stored it within his Dantian. With his many years of martial arts training and exceptional talent, this breakthrough to becoming a warrior was long overdue. According to realm divisions, as long as one can condense and utilize True Qi, they can be considered a genuine warrior.
The warrior realm is divided into Ninefold Heavens. Only by becoming a warrior can one open their eight extraordinary meridians, accessing the power of True Qi. Above this is the Martial Artist, who surpasses the limits of the body, greatly prolonging their life and is capable of incredible feats like crossing rivers and climbing walls. The third realm is the Grand Master; those with this title are powerful enough to start their own Sects, creating their individual martial arts that have far-reaching influences. Most who hold the Grand Master title are usually the core pillars of major Sects. Above the Grand Master is the Sky Apex Realm, signifying "the summit of martial arts, the extreme boundary of heaven." Upon reaching this realm, there is victory without having to make a move; they can fly and burrow into the ground, drawing near to the peak of Martial Arts.
In the rumors, there is another realm above the Sky Apex Realm, known as the Saint Path. The Saint Realm, throughout ancient times to the present, very few individuals have reached this level. Those who do, transcend the ordinary, becoming saints with unfathomable divine powers.
The True Qi cultivated using the Ling Tian Sword Scripture, called Lingtian True Qi, is beyond comparison with the True Qi produced by ordinary Cultivation Techniques. Ling Chen believed that just a single mouthful of this True Qi would be enough to sweep across the entire Wind Country, and even any first realm warriors in the Five Kingdoms’ Martial World. Saint-level Secret Books are truly extraordinary, vastly different from ordinary Cultivation Techniques. Ling Chen could feel the surging power within his body. He had viewed many other Cultivation Techniques in the Book Collection Pavilion of the Divine Intent Sect since he was young. However, those Cultivation Techniques paled in comparison to the Ling Tian Sword Scripture.
What would it be like if I elevate my cultivation to the Nine Heavy Realm? A look of shock flickered in Ling Chen’s eyes. He feared that by that time, even warrior-level experts would seem like pigs and dogs in front of him.
From this disaster, he surprisingly received some benefits. It could be considered an opportunity to rise from the ashes. Moreover, within these secret books was also recorded a King-level martial arts, named Dragon Seeking Sword Technique. The Dragon Seeking Sword Technique, although just a King-level sword technique, its power can be comparable to Saint-level martial arts.
Who exactly hid these two things within this Blood Jade? Could it be my father?Apart from Ling Tianyu, Ling Chen could not think of anyone else who would do this, let alone possess such incredible skills. However, this Blood Jade itself is a rare and precious treasure, almost bearing the effect of bringing one back from the brink of death.
Forget it. Guessing blindly won’t result in anything. The priority is to find my father. Ling Chen was a little worried about Ling Tianyu’s situation. The Divine Intent Sect had undergone such a drastic change, and he himself had been nearly killed; Ling Tianyu, being the Sect Leader, must have been in the most dangerous situation.
And now, it’s time to leave the valley. Ling Chen straightened his robe. Although his cultivation had merely recovered slightly, significantly weaker than before, he believed that if he didn’t offend any mighty enemies, he should be able to take care of himself. Besides, this Soul Burial Valley was gloomy and without sunlight. If he stayed too long, he worried the gloomy air would get into his body and harm his organs and meridians. Moreover, now he must go and find those two traitors!
Guided by the faint sunlight that seeped in, Ling Chen turned his gaze towards a small, tree-shaded path on his right and walked out.