Comprehend the seeds of sword intent

"I remember!"

After a few breaths, the elder seemed to recall something and suddenly came to his senses. "This Gu Xuan is the genius who became famous thirteen years ago because of his innate talent!"

"At that time, the Holy Land believed he was a prodigy, so they sent an elder to investigate. However, after bringing him back to the sect, they found that his aptitude was mediocre. After observing for a while, it was deemed even worse, so they gave up on him."

"I didn't expect... he actually possesses such talent!"

Upon hearing this, the other elders were also taken aback.

If that were the case, it would indeed be very strange!

"Could it be that he has a special physique that requires a certain opportunity to reveal itself? Perhaps the timing or method was wrong, which is why he didn't show his true potential earlier. It might be that over the past ten years, he experienced a coincidence that allowed him to reveal something extraordinary?"

An elder suggested.

There are countless treasures in this world, and many mysterious physiques exist, often requiring special conditions, as the elders mentioned.

"There is certainly a possibility of that, but we must remain cautious!" another elder replied. "Let's observe for now, and after this battle, I'll call him in for an investigation. If he isn't taken away, I'll report it to the headmaster... With this young man's talent, he should at least rank among the true disciples!"

"Agreed!"

All the elders nodded in agreement.

...

In the ring, Gu Xuan and Chen Shaofeng had already begun their battle.

Chen Shaofeng was taciturn but suddenly drew his sword and lunged at Gu Xuan.

Boom!

A sound like rolling thunder erupted through the air.

"Here it comes!"

"This is Senior Brother Chen's Thunder Strike Swordsmanship! The sword strikes with the force of thunder, and the momentum is terrifying!"

"From the looks of it, he has truly reached the level of perfect swordsmanship, and he is not far from Gu Xuan's swordsmanship!"

Outside the arena, a group of warriors exclaimed as they witnessed the overwhelming force of the sword.

"I wonder how Senior Brother Gu will respond!"

Many spectators turned their attention to Gu Xuan with eager anticipation.

However, what they didn't expect was that, in the face of such terrifying swordsmanship, Gu Xuan stood still, as if he were paralyzed by fear.

Of course, Gu Xuan was not frightened.

In fact, he had originally planned to defeat Chen Shaofeng with a single palm strike to end the match.

But at the moment Chen Shaofeng's sword was thrust forward, Gu Xuan intended to suppress him directly. Yet, at that instant, he felt the Taoist energy in his Zifu tremble slightly, and it was as if he were submerged in a sea of swords.

This sensation lasted only a moment before he regained his composure.

Almost simultaneously, Gu Xuan noticed that within his dantian, there was a wisp of sword energy.

It was no larger than a grain of rice, yet it was incredibly resilient.

"This is... a Sword Intent Seed?!"

Gu Xuan was momentarily stunned.

The so-called Sword Intent Seed is the embryonic form of Sword Intent.

Only by practicing kendo to a very high level and achieving a profound understanding of it can one comprehend this seed.

If not, ordinary warriors—even those who have entered the realm of supernatural powers—may struggle to cultivate Sword Intent.

For example, Chen Shaofeng is exceptionally talented in kendo, yet he has not been able to fully realize his swordsmanship. Although he is just one step away from Sword Intent, that step can feel insurmountable.

Without an opportunity or an epiphany, it could take at least a decade to achieve it!

And now, Gu Xuan had suddenly obtained a Sword Intent Seed.

Although it was only the prototype of Sword Intent and lacked the full power of true Sword Intent, it already possessed some of its strength.

Not only had his power greatly increased, but more importantly, as long as he fully cultivated the Sword Intent Seed, he could step into the realm of Sword Intent without any obstacles in the future!

"Why did I suddenly condense a Sword Intent Seed?" Gu Xuan wondered, puzzled.

But then, Gu Xuan recalled the mysterious state he had entered earlier.

Hunyuan Dao Yi!

This was a rare and ancient treasure that had been born and raised through time. Once integrated, it could significantly enhance a warrior's understanding, naturally aligning them with the Tao.

The reason he was able to condense the Sword Intent Seed might be that Hunyuan Dao Yi was stimulated by Chen Shaofeng's perfect sword potential. This allowed Gu Xuan to unite with heaven and man at that moment, intuitively connecting with the essence of Sword Intent.

Even if it was only for a fleeting instant, it was enough to condense a Sword Intent Seed!

"This is such a surprise!"

Thoughts surged through his mind, and in reality, only a few moments had passed.

When Gu Xuan regained his senses, he found that Chen Shaofeng's thrusting sword had only reached three feet in front of him, still far from his body.

Initially, Gu Xuan had intended to rely on the strength of Tong Xuanjing to suppress his opponent. But after comprehending the Sword Intent Seed at that moment, he decided to change his approach.

"In that case..."

"Let's test the prototype of the Sword Intent that I just realized and see how powerful it truly is!"

With that thought, Gu Xuan moved his wrist and grasped the Qingsuo sword.

...

"Brother Gu, why hasn't he moved yet? Is he really frightened?"

"If he doesn't act soon, it will be too late!"

"He has already lost!"

Outside the arena, as they watched Chen Shaofeng's sword thrusting just three feet in front of Gu Xuan, all the disciples were abuzz with discussion and exclamations.

"Son..."

In the crowd, Su Lianyue looked at Gu Xuan's figure, worry etched on her brow.

In full view, just when everyone thought Gu Xuan was about to lose, and when Chen Shaofeng had even begun to smile—

"Chong!"

A sudden sound of a sword being drawn from its sheath rang out.

The sound was low, yet in the midst of the noisy environment, it clearly reached everyone's ears.

The next moment, in the eyes of countless onlookers—who were stunned, shocked, terrified, or incredulous—

A brilliant sword light erupted like a scorching sun, its fierce killing aura rampant as it shot into the sky, instantly shattering the multitude of sword shadows conjured by Chen Shaofeng's lightning sword.

Suddenly, all noise ceased, and the entire arena, as well as the area outside, fell into silence!

The dazzling sword light pierced directly through Chen Shaofeng's body, continuing to break through the space for hundreds of meters before dissipating.

However, the overwhelming and terrifying killing aura left an indelible impression on everyone present.

Countless spectators stood frozen in place, their faces filled with astonishment.

Su Lianyue's expression trembled slightly, but then her brows relaxed, and her eyes curled into a smile.

"I knew he wouldn't be defeated!" she murmured, a look of pride illuminating her face.

"I lost!"

On the ring, Chen Shaofeng gazed at the figure before him, dressed in white, exuding an ethereal presence, like an immortal.

As his voice fell, his body shattered, transforming into a spot of light and drifting away.