Killing Sword

In the Innate Realm, one can channel spiritual energy into different parts of the body to enhance physical strength.

With this enhancement, Feng Wuchen moved swiftly, covering several miles in just a quarter of an hour.

Upon entering the mountains, he concentrated and summoned the Burning Sun Sword into his hand, advancing while acutely sensing the winds rustling through the grass.

"Rustle…"

Just as he detected a noise from the bushes, a chill crept up his back.

"Is it here?"

Realizing the imminent danger, he swiftly turned around, took a deep breath, and instinctively swung the Burning Sun Sword, following the movements that formed in his mind.

"Awoo!"

As the sword struck, a flash of red light appeared, and in an instant, a gray wolf was cleaved in two.

"Just a first-tier gray wolf?"

The strength of a first-tier monster is akin to a human at the Postnatally Acquired Realm—merely stronger than regular beasts.

The madman's swordplay is lethal; one can only grasp it between life and death.

For him, this gray wolf provided no training value.

"It seems I need to venture deeper…"

As the night passed, Feng Wuchen found himself fully engaged in battle with a second-tier black bear.

"Tsk tsk… If I kill you, it'll be enough to feed my little girl for half a month!"

"Roar!"

Sensing Feng Wuchen's disdain, the black bear roared and slammed its massive paw down.

"Bang!"

With a deafening crash, Feng Wuchen was sent flying.

"Cough cough!"

Despite the Burning Sun Sword absorbing most of the force, he still felt a churn in his chest from the black bear's overwhelming strength.

"Roar!"

Although clumsy in appearance, the black bear was incredibly agile. After striking him, it rushed at Feng Wuchen with lightning speed.

Instead of dodging, Feng Wuchen smiled slightly, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

According to the middle-aged man, he could not cultivate and grow stronger like ordinary practitioners.

His only path to strength lay in comprehending the sword intent and becoming a sword practitioner, evolving through battle and slaughter!

The sword practitioner's path is divided into seven realms: Form Realm, Intent Realm, Qi Realm, Might Realm, Heart Realm, Selfless Realm, and Divine Communication Realm!

Those who wield sword techniques with skill belong to the Form Realm, merely categorized as swordsmen.

Those who merge with sword intent, allowing the sword to flow from their heart, belong to the Intent Realm; only they can be truly called sword practitioners!

The destructive power of sword practitioners is unparalleled, almost invincible at the same level.

In the Spiritual Martial World, it is widely acknowledged: when fighting at the same level, if your opponent is a sword practitioner, surrender is the wisest option.

However, despite their strength, sword practitioners are exceedingly rare.

Becoming a sword practitioner requires not only extraordinary comprehension but also a foundational sword-based spiritual vein, which disqualifies most people.

Feng Wuchen originally possessed an Earth-level Lightning-type spiritual vein and could not become a sword practitioner.

Unexpectedly, having that spiritual vein extracted became his chance to ascend as a sword practitioner!

Faced with the massive creature before him, Feng Wuchen focused solely on one thought:

Kill!

"If the sword heart is unstable, and the mind cannot slay even ghosts and gods, what's the point of being a sword practitioner?"

"Failure means death!"

"Kill!"

As the black bear's paw came within three feet of him, a sharp aura suddenly radiated from Feng Wuchen. His sword-wielding hand moved several times faster in that instant.

"Puchi!"

The sound of the blade slicing through flesh echoed, and the massive black bear collapsed with a thunderous crash, lifeless.

"Whew…"

That final strike allowed Feng Wuchen to grasp a profound realm.

In that moment, his sword was over three times faster.

"Is this sword intent?"

"Tsk tsk… worthy of being a lethal sword technique; it actually allowed me to grasp sword intent in such a short time. Truly terrifying!"

Understanding sword intent marked Feng Wuchen's official status as a sword practitioner.

Yet, he still hadn't fully grasped the madman's first sword technique.

Theoretically, upon reaching the Intent Realm of the sword path, he should be able to master any ordinary sword technique with just a glance.

Reflecting on this, he realized the sword technique's level exceeded his imagination.

As Feng Wuchen caught his breath, he felt a tremor in his dantian.

Simultaneously, the surrounding spiritual energy converged toward him.

"What is this feeling…"

Caught off guard, his pupils dilated, and a joyful expression crossed his face.

"I've broken through!"

Innate Realm Second Layer!

Innate Realm Third Layer!

He had broken through two stages consecutively!

Feng Wuchen couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement; that person hadn't deceived him.

After battling for a night, he had indeed ascended two levels; this speed was genuinely astonishing.

"I didn't expect such an additional surprise, but it's time to return and prepare a feast for Ning'er."

With that thought, Feng Wuchen grabbed the black bear's corpse, about to take off.

However, his movement suddenly halted as he sensed a powerful aura swiftly approaching.

"Such speed… at least a Qi Manipulation Realm expert!"

"Who is it?"

As he turned around, he found the source.

Yet, upon seeing her appearance, even the great Feng Wuchen was momentarily stunned.

So beautiful!

Before him stood a woman with exquisitely perfect features.

Her skin was as white as snow, her aura as tranquil as an orchid.

With cascading long hair and a flowing white dress, she exuded an aloofness that made one feel inadequate, only daring to observe from afar without intruding.

As Feng Wuchen was lost in thought, the woman spoke first.

"This black bear is one of the strongest among second-tier monsters! To kill it at such a young age, you must be Feng Mo, the genius of the Feng family? I didn't expect you to be a sword practitioner as well! No wonder you attracted the Heavenly Blessing Sign."

Feng Wuchen raised an eyebrow, about to explain, but the woman had already drawn a blue long sword.

"Since you are a sword practitioner, you qualify to make me act! Come, let us duel!"

Feng Wuchen was somewhat taken aback.

What's going on?

However, reflecting on her words, it seemed she had come looking for Feng Mo?

"Sorry, you've mistaken me; I'm not Feng Mo!" he said, grabbing the black bear and trying to leave.

The woman frowned slightly, clearly not believing Feng Wuchen.

"Rest assured, I mean you no harm. I am Yue Qingyin, a disciple of the Qingchen Sect. I came to seek your guidance!"

Feng Wuchen continued to feign ignorance, not halting his actions.

"You really have the wrong person…"

"Impossible! In a place like Luofeng City, there cannot be a second genius like you!" she insisted, determination filling her eyes. "If you refuse to spar, then I will force you to!"

With that, her graceful figure vanished, appearing behind Feng Wuchen and thrusting her sword forward.

"What incredible speed! Mastered Intent Realm!"

Sensing the woman's sword path realm, Feng Wuchen's eyes widened. He didn't dare be negligent and quickly threw down the black bear, spinning around just in time to block the sword thrust with the Burning Sun Sword.

Although he had also stepped into the Intent Realm of the sword path, his actual cultivation was far inferior to hers. Taking this strike head-on sent him retreating ten yards before he could steady himself.

At that moment, Yue Qingyin realized something was amiss.

"The Innate Realm Third Layer, how could you be this weak? Could it be you really aren't Feng Mo? But to have comprehended sword intent at the Innate Realm, you still qualify to battle with me. I will suppress my cultivation to the Innate Realm; let's do this again!"

With that, her graceful figure disappeared once more, rushing towards Feng Wuchen.

Now ignited with fighting spirit, Feng Wuchen felt that facing a woman who had mastered the Intent Realm would be beneficial.

"Come at me!"

In a flash, the two exchanged over ten moves.

The power of her mastery in the Intent Realm was genuinely formidable; her sword moved even faster than Feng Wuchen's by several degrees.

What made Feng Wuchen most cautious was her sword technique, which was extremely sharp and at least of the mysterious level.

If he let his guard down, he could genuinely end up dead!

"Clang!"

After another clash, Feng Wuchen's shoes sank into the mud under the tremendous force.

In an instant, the woman leveraged the power to leap into the air and strike down again.

"So fast!"

Feng Wuchen could clearly see the sword rushing towards him, but his body was unable to react in time.

"Can't avoid it?"

As the sword tip came within a foot of Feng Wuchen's forehead, he felt waves of manic laughter in his mind.

"Hahaha… Kill! Kill!"

"One sword strikes, the wind and clouds…"