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Time flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Ren Pingsheng has been an Elite Disciple for twenty days. During this period, all those who survived the Canglan Secret Realm and gained significant rewards have each broken through to become Elite Disciples. Pan Longkun is among them, having been one of the earlier breakthroughs.
"Damn it, how can Ren Pingsheng's strength be so formidable?" Pan Longkun became an Elite Disciple only half a month later than Ren Pingsheng.
He has been watching everything that has happened these past few days. Whether it’s the relationship with the third-ranked Elite Disciple, becoming the First Elite Disciple, or defeating Yang Wudi, the second-ranked Elite Disciple—each of these is hard for him to believe and feels unattainable.
For him, once the first disciple of the inner sect, this is unacceptable. Doesn’t this clearly indicate that he, as the former first disciple of the inner sect, has already fallen?
"No way, if Ren Pingsheng knows I’ve become an Elite Disciple, with his current strength, he will definitely come to trouble me. I must think of a way; it would be best to eliminate him. It seems I will have to sacrifice something." Pan Longkun thought anxiously yet with a hint of malice.
"Brother Yang, what do you think about what I just said?"
"Hmph, my feud with Ren Pingsheng is indeed irreconcilable. I accept your terms; just notify me when the time comes." Yang Wudi said fiercely while looking at a piece of profound-level martial arts technique in his hand.
Such scenes played out two more times in other places.
"Still a bit lacking. The advanced sword technique of the Seven Star Sword Technique should be seven swords overlapping in an instant." Ren Pingsheng stood holding his sword, looking somewhat troubled. However, he was currently only able to achieve six swords overlapping, which was significantly less powerful; the final sword was indeed the most powerful.
"Let’s try again!" He thrust his sword at an astonishing speed, creating heavy illusions. If slowed down, one could see that in an instant he had thrust six swords, striking at the same point in mid-air. There were occasional explosive sounds echoing in the air as if it couldn’t withstand the force of this explosive impact.
"Haste makes waste; I am still too impatient. After all, this sword technique lacks advanced skills and requires some exploration." Ren Pingsheng took a deep breath, shaking off his frustrations and sitting down to adjust his breathing for a while. When he opened his eyes again, he had regained his usual calmness.
"I didn’t expect to see you again; this should be our first time meeting like this alone!" Zhu Tianchao said with a smile on his face.
"Master Ren." Ren Pingsheng bowed, somewhat puzzled. He did not understand why Zhu Tianchao, the Master of the Canglan Sword Sect, had summoned him.
He had been in the middle of his training when a steward came to inform him that someone wanted to see him. So he followed along. He never expected that the person he would meet here was actually the Master of the Canglan Sword Sect. He thought for a moment; he hadn't done anything out of the ordinary recently, which was why he felt confused.
"The reason I called you here is to ask you some questions. I heard that you have comprehended the Artistic Conception; is that true?"
"Artistic Conception? What is that?"
"Uh... it seems you still don't know. How about this, show me your strongest attack so I can see." Zhu Tianchao said after thinking for a moment. His body suddenly moved to the center of the hall, and Ren Pingsheng didn't even see how he did it.
"Alright." Ren Pingsheng narrowed his eyes, and his sword instantly unsheathed, a faint golden sword light silently slicing through the air. The speed was astonishing, reaching Zhu Tianchao in an instant.
"Good, the power of this intermediate sword technique is not inferior to that of advanced techniques," Zhu Tianchao praised with bright eyes as he lightly waved his hand, causing the sword light to dissipate.
"Indeed impressive; is this the power that surpasses that of a warrior? Try receiving another strike from me." Ren Pingsheng closed his eyes and suddenly opened them again, revealing something new.
A series of gentle winds appeared out of nowhere in the air, swirling around. He gently traced his long sword, and the swirling winds transformed into strands of sword light that slowly condensed, ultimately forming a sword light over four feet long, slicing through the sky.
"Haha, this is indeed the Wind Artistic Conception; I knew it!" Zhu Tianchao once again lightly waved his hand, causing the sword light to collapse but not disappear; instead, it formed a wind dragon that enveloped him. Unfortunately, those attacks and rips could not shake his defense at all.
Suddenly, a surge of momentum erupted, and the wind dragon instantly dissipated. It was just a fleeting moment, yet Ren Pingsheng still felt that overwhelming and majestic aura that left no room for resistance.
"You have comprehended the Wind Artistic Conception; that's quite impressive—very impressive!" Zhu Tianchao landed beside Ren Pingsheng, his eyes sparkling as he scrutinized him for a long time as if examining a rare gem.
"Although you are just beginning to grasp it, you truly astonish me. What kind of monstrous talent must one possess for this?"
"Master, what is Artistic Conception?" Although Ren Pingsheng felt a bit uneasy under that gaze, curiosity got the better of him, and he couldn't help but ask.
"Artistic Conception? Heh, that's a good thing. Many people at your level can only aspire to it. First, tell me how you comprehended the Wind Artistic Conception," Zhu Tianchao remarked with a sigh, not answering directly but instead posing a question.
"Uh... I comprehended it in the Yin Wind Cave. I went deep into the cave and stayed there for five days, and before I knew it, I had grasped it," Ren Pingsheng said honestly, clearly interested in Artistic Conception.
"You actually went deep into the Yin Wind Cave and persisted for such a long time; it seems you stumbled upon this understanding by chance. It was merely your personal opportunity." His tone carried a hint of regret; he had originally wanted to find out the reason behind it to see if he could help other disciples try as well.
"Alright, let me explain about Artistic Conception. There are many types of Artistic Conception, thousands of them. Everything we see, hear, and feel can be considered Artistic Conception. For instance, the Wind Artistic Conception you comprehended, along with other common ones like Water Realm, Fire Realm, Thunder's Realm, and Cloud Artistic Conception, among others."
"Artistic Conception can greatly enhance the power of corresponding sword techniques or martial arts, even Movement Techniques. You should already know this. However, to comprehend Artistic Conception, one generally needs to have the cultivation of a warrior. Only Xuan-level sword techniques or martial arts contain a trace of Artistic Conception, giving one the opportunity to comprehend it during their training."
"Therefore, those who can comprehend Artistic Conception are usually warriors at or above that level. It is said that those who can grasp Artistic Conception in the Qi Refining stage will at least become sect-level warriors in the future." Zhu Tianchao glanced enviously at Ren Pingsheng before continuing.
Ren Pingsheng listened with a dazed expression, as if a new door had opened in his mind, slowly absorbing and understanding. Now he realized that his comprehension of the Wind Artistic Conception was linked to that wonderful feeling he had experienced before.
"As a disciple of our Canglan Sword Sect, the higher your achievements, the happier I will be. So today, besides telling you about Artistic Conception, I also want to share some insights about sword momentum."
"Sword momentum?" Ren Pingsheng was taken aback, feeling somewhat enlightened yet still confused.
"Yes, our Canglan Sword Sect specializes in swords. As a swordsman, you must comprehend sword momentum. Sword momentum is the grand momentum of the sword itself. It is about using your soul to perceive and communicate with the grand momentum of heaven and earth and integrating it into your sword for your own use. This allows you to pressure and bind your enemies with your aura, gaining an advantage to defeat them."
"Using the power of your soul to perceive and communicate with the grand momentum of heaven and earth, integrating it into your own sword to form your unique sword momentum." Seeing Ren Pingsheng's bewildered expression, Zhu Tianchao chuckled, "Forget it; you should experience it yourself!"
As he spoke, an overwhelming aura suddenly rose from him and locked onto Ren Pingsheng. Ren Pingsheng felt an immense force rushing toward him, making it hard for him to breathe. It seemed as if something was tightly binding him around his body; even moving slightly became a luxury. This left him in shock; no matter how he struggled, it was futile.
"Hu..." Suddenly, the oppressive aura dissipated. Ren Pingsheng gasped for breath, feeling somewhat drained and still a bit shaken. This was the difference; if such a master wanted to kill him, he wouldn't even have a chance to escape.
However, cultivators like Zhu Tianchao were as numerous as the grains of sand in the Ganges across the continent. There were even many who were stronger than him, as plentiful as the stars in the sky. At this moment, he reaffirmed his determination to become stronger.
"This is the Sword Intent! Amazing... so powerful! It feels like I'm struggling against an entire world, leaving me with no desire to resist," Ren Pingsheng said as he composed himself.
"That's right; this is Sword Intent, something every swordsman must comprehend. I merely communicated with the surrounding momentum, which easily bound you. If you can integrate this power into your sword techniques, even ordinary moves can possess the might of swordsmanship. This is something you'll need to grasp on your own."
Next, Zhu Tianchao imparted some experiences regarding Artistic Conception and entry points for understanding Sword Intent to Ren Pingsheng. He once again allowed Ren Pingsheng to feel the power of Sword Intent.
Seizing the opportunity, Ren Pingsheng immersed himself in understanding Sword Intent. Although he did not fully comprehend it, he left with a profound impression in his heart.
"So my understanding of Wind's Artistic Conception is at about eighty percent, but still not quite there," Ren Pingsheng thought on his way back. However, he believed that after returning this time, he would quickly make further progress because he had gained a deeper understanding of Artistic Conception. He was no longer as confused as before.
"Now there are many things to do. Not only do I need to break through my cultivation level, but I also need to advance my Artistic Conception and attempt to comprehend that so-called Sword Intent." After everything that had happened recently, he was now very eager about the powerful Sword Intent.
This meeting had broadened Ren Pingsheng's horizons even more and gave him a clearer goal for his upcoming cultivation.
Artistic Conception and Sword Intent might seem distant and unconsidered by others, but for Ren Pingsheng, since there was an opportunity to comprehend them early on, he naturally would not give up.
After all, breaking through to become a powerful warrior was not something that could be achieved in a short time. This period could be better utilized for his growth.
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