A total of ninety-nine marble steps lead to the entrance of Shengliutang.Standing below the steps and looking up, one could only marvel at the splendor of the Shengli Hall. Twelve pillars, each thick...The second round of the exam lasts for three days, so students must stay at the Sacred Institute to comprehend swordsmanship. **Read the full chapter here**

You may only leave after the exam is finished.

Time, it flies. It's been two days already.

Xu Hai walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp as he surveyed the examination hall. He turned to Nie Wenlong and asked, "What level of swordsmanship has Xu Canglan reached"

Nie Wenlong's expression turned solemn as he said, "Reporting to Senior Brother, the Eighth Sword."

Xu Hai nodded with satisfaction and said, "Xu Canglan is the second-highest expert of the Xu Shengmen family this generation. He has a very high attainment in swordsmanship and has already reached the pinnacle of 'sword following the heart'. Seven days before, I received the oral instructions for the Thirteen Swords of Soul Chasing from my master and gave them to him. He did not disappoint me. The eighth sword is very good."

The person in charge of the second round of the kendo assessment was Ling Yuan, a half-saint and Xu Hai's master.

The , also known as the sword technique created by Ling Yuan, the Half-Saint, seven days ago.

As the genius of the Xu Shengmen clan and a disciple of Ling Yuan, the Half-Saint, Xu Hai had obtained the mental notes of the Thirteen Swords of Soul Pursuing seven days ago and passed them on to Xu Canglan, the second genius of the Xu Shengmen clan.

That being said, Xu Canglan had already been contemplating the sword techniques for seven days before the Sacred Academy examination. He had almost mastered the Thirteen Swords of Soul-Chasing by then.

Now, all that is needed is to practice sword techniques, making them harmonize with one's mental state, and you will be able to successfully cultivate this set of swordsmanship.

After two days of effort, Xu Canglan had already successfully cultivated the Seven Swords and began cultivating the Eighth Sword.

With one day left, Xu Canglan should be able to successfully refine the Tenth Sword. The Jianxin Pill is already mine.

Upon thinking this, Xu Hai couldn't help but a smile curve his lips.

He told Xu Canglan the secrets of the Thirteen Swords of Soul-Seeking in advance, naturally hoping that Xu Canglan would win first place in the second round of assessment and help him win the Jianxin Pill.

Twenty years ago, Xu Hai had already reached the peak of swordsmanship where his sword moved as he willed. His cultivation continued to deepen, but he was still unable to condense his sword intent heart.

Therefore, he must obtain the Jianxin Dan to impact the realm of Jian Xin's enlightenment.

Once tomorrow passes, Kenshin's Dan will be his.

Nie Wenyong stared at Zhang Ruochin and said, "Senior Brother Xu Hai, Zhang Ruochin has reached the state of a sword-hearted enlightenment. His cultivation speed in sword techniques is definitely very fast, and he is likely to become a powerful opponent for Xu Canglan."

Xu Hai let out a cold snort, revealing a hint of disdain. "Even if his realm is higher, he only has three days. He's just an ordinary person, not a saint. How could he possibly master the sword techniques so quickly You didn't see him He's still contemplating his inner teachings and hasn't even started practicing the sword."

Cultivating swordsmanship is divided into two parts: comprehending the mental techniques and practicing sword forms. [You can find almost any book you want here, it's much more stable than general novel websites and updates faster, with full text and no ads.]

Swordsmanship principles, including the coordination of footwork, the circulation of true qi, and the key points of sword techniques.

Only after you have thoroughly understood these three things can you begin to practice sword techniques.

The purpose of practicing sword techniques is to integrate swordsmanship, the warrior's footwork, and the way qi flows within the body.

Swordsmanship and warriors form a complete whole, reaching a state of being able to do whatever they want.

When you make your move, there's no need to think. Your sword technique is already unleashed, striking down your enemies with deadly precision.

For example, Zhang Ruochin's previous life cultivated a certain sword technique. When he came to this life, he also had to cultivate it again. Only then could the sword technique become one with his current body, achieving a state of effortless control, even enlightenment.

In other words, to cultivate swordsmanship into part of one's body, like one's hands, feet, eyes, and nose, is to achieve the state of effortless mastery.

To achieve the realm of a sword heart that sees through all, one must cultivate their swordsmanship to the point where body and soul become one.

If you cannot achieve this, then your cultivation will always be merely superficial sword techniques. You will only be a brawler, not a swordsman.

As soon as Xu Hai's voice fell, Zhang Ruochen, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly began practicing sword techniques.

Zhang Ruochin wielded his hand as a sword, pointing with one finger. Seven hand shadows instantly appeared, splitting apart like petals from a blooming celestial flower, striking towards seven points in the void.

"Bang!"

A series of seven air blasts erupted, like the tips of seven swords striking against a stone wall, producing sharp, piercing sounds.

"Brother Xu Hai, Zhang Ruochin has already started practicing his sword techniques. He just used the first sword of the Soul-Chasing Thirteen Swords, 'Seven Kills of the Lost Souls'," Nie Wenlong said.

Xu Hai's face sank, he immediately turned around and looked at Zhang Ruichen.

It's the last day, not only Zhang Ruochin, but also the other students have stood up and started practicing sword moves.

After Zhang Ruochin performed the first move, he sat down on the ground like a rock, motionless, and did not continue to practice.

"Unexpectedly, after reaching the state of Jianxin's enlightenment, one only needs to comprehend the essence of the sword techniques through heart and mind. One can practice sword moves in their mind with the power of sword intent, and even achieve a state of great mastery."

Prior to this, Zhang Ruochin had been practicing the first move "Seven Kills of the Soul" in his mind. Just now, he actually succeeded after trying it out.

Zhang Ruochin continued to enjoy this mysterious state.

Inside the Qi Sea, Sword Intent transformed into a human form and began practicing the second move, "Soul-Shattering Wind Listening".

>>>From afar, Nie Wenlong saw Zhang Ruochen standing still. He frowned and said, "What is that kid doing He only unleashed one move and has been motionless ever since. There's only one day left, and he hasn't started practicing his sword techniques"

She was dressed in a red gown, carrying a sword on her back, hidden within a cloud of white mist, like a goddess from the fairy realm.

Although Linghu Bansheng is young, he is a disciple of the Xuānjī Courtyard Master and holds a higher status in the Shengyuan than Ling Yuan Bansheng.

Even Lingyuan, a half-saint, treated her with great respect and never dared to be negligent.

All the students who applied for the kendo department gathered on the martial arts stage, giving their all and striving to display the swordsmanship they had comprehended. They aimed to showcase their best performance.

If one could be chosen by a demigod and become their disciple, that would be like taking a giant leap forward.

The first disciple to appear on the martial arts stage was a young woman, at the early stage of the Heavenly Pole Realm.

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