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Ren Pingsheng's cultivation reached the Perfected State of Zongji Jing, taking a total of six months. Now it was summer, and the weather had become hot. During this time, the Little White Fox spent most of its days in the Small Cave, only becoming active during meal times and at night.
Summer brought not only heat but also frequent thunderstorms. One afternoon, as the sunlight gradually faded, the sky darkened. In the distance, dark clouds covered the sky, and strong winds howled, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder.
While many people would dislike such weather and eagerly await the end of the downpour, Ren Pingsheng felt an immense excitement in his heart. He stood in a clearing in Mountain Valley, gazing quietly at everything in the distance.
He observed how the dark clouds appeared and obscured the sun, how the fierce winds howled, and how thunder raged. Everything unfolded before his eyes in a continuous cycle.
He had done this several times before, standing quietly regardless of the torrential rain outside. He seemed oblivious to it all.
As the wind rose, clouds moved, lightning flashed, and then rain fell. It was as if all three forces were unleashed through the rain. This was precisely what Ren Pingsheng had considered—the fusion of four Artistic Conceptions. Unfortunately, it was too difficult; for now, he could only achieve the fusion of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder.
Watching the process of the downpour gave Ren Pingsheng a deeper understanding of how to integrate these three Artistic Conceptions. However, he still found it challenging to fully realize them. Nevertheless, his comprehension of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder deepened with each observation.
He continued to stare at the sky, where Wind, Cloud, and Thunder intertwined in his mind. He pondered how to harmonize them naturally and unleash their full power.
After a long buildup of Wind and Cloud converging with Thunder, heavy rain finally poured down. He did not circulate his True Qi and instantly became drenched. Yet his eyes sparkled with increasing brightness as if he had gained significant insights.
"Wind rises, clouds surge, thunder roars," he murmured as he drew out the Windscar Sword and began to dance slowly with it. The surroundings were filled with fierce winds, cloud mist, and thunderous sounds. He was completely enveloped within it as the three Artistic Conceptions continuously transformed and intertwined beneath his sword.
Within a radius of two hundred feet, cloud mist spread everywhere; strong winds howled while thunder rumbled. Even raindrops falling from above could not penetrate; it was as if an invisible Light Barrier had formed around him, blocking everything out. It appeared to be a Cloud Realm intertwined together.
Amidst this were flashes of Thunder; when raindrops landed on it, they immediately triggered bursts of Thunder that shattered many droplets.
Gradually, apart from the flickering Thunder, occasional Wind Blades pierced through this invisible Light Barrier. The barrier continued to change as if searching for the most natural way to harmonize.
Time passed without him noticing until finally, the cloud mist surrounding him began to dissipate slowly. Revealed in its center was Ren Pingsheng, whose face now bore an expression of delight.
"The fusion of these three Artistic Conceptions—Wind, Cloud, and Thunder—actually has such benefits," he whispered to himself. Originally, he had combined these three Artistic Conceptions to create the Sword Technique 'Storm of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder.' Now he intended to use this thunderstorm to merge them once more.
Not only had he successfully fused them again but this Sword Technique also gained additional utility. Initially considered purely an offensive Sword Technique, it unexpectedly revealed remarkable defensive capabilities. When he demonstrated this technique earlier and experimented with various methods of fusion, it surprisingly transformed into a defensive Sword Technique.
This was not merely an attack; it should be regarded as a Sword Technique that combined offense with defense. By intertwining within the Cloud Realm to form a protective layer, any incoming attack would immediately trigger counterattacks from both Thunder's Realm and Wind Realm.
This current technique is just the beginning, and its range is too vast. With a range of two hundred zhang, the defensive capability is too weak. Therefore, he plans to further refine this technique to control its range within his body’s surroundings. By then, he fears it will enhance its power by dozens of times.
This also resolves the flaw of not having defensive techniques. Whether learned or self-created, all his techniques are purely offensive. This is not surprising; he has chosen the path of swordsmanship, where swordsmen naturally favor attack. Believing that offense is the best defense, he rarely creates defensive sword techniques.
"Not bad, the integration of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder Concept has reached thirty percent. This time, I have gained quite a bit. Moreover, I have developed other uses for Storm of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder; this technique can actually be seen as a transformation, shifting from internal to external. One is a powerful attack, while the other is a half-defensive half-offensive move."
"The attack is called Storm of Wind, Cloud, and Thunder; then this technique shall be named Wind Thunder Lightning Guardian." Ren Pingsheng sheathed his sword and stood still, allowing raindrops to fall on his face while contemplating how to attempt integrating the four types of Artistic Conception in the future.
"Currently, Wind Thunder Lightning Guardian has just begun; integrating Artistic Conception is not an issue; the challenge lies in how to reduce its range. Otherwise, its defensive capability will be useless against strong opponents."
"It seems that with the remaining time, there are more tasks to accomplish." He suppressed a laugh and shook his head. Originally, he planned to fully comprehend both Sword Momentum and Artistic Conception during this period; now his tasks have increased again. He wondered if he could still achieve all his goals by then.
Just as he was about to turn back to the small wooden house, a sudden roar echoed from afar as thunder rumbled. Ren Pingsheng turned back in surprise and saw two flashes of lightning streak across the sky, illuminating half of the Void.
At first, he didn’t pay much attention to it; however, as he turned his face away, a gust of wind rushed toward him, scattering raindrops and swiftly moving into the distance with incredible speed.
A flash of inspiration struck Ren Pingsheng's mind like lightning; he was momentarily stunned. He recalled the fleeting lightning and the sweeping wind he had just seen.
"Both possess unparalleled speed. If I can merge these two types of Artistic Conception at this point of convergence, it should elevate speed to its utmost limit," he murmured to himself.
Thunder's Realm possesses unmatched speed and destructive power; Wind Realm also boasts terrifying speed and sharpness. If these two types of Artistic Conception are combined, their resulting power would undoubtedly be astonishing.
Moreover, he had already made some progress in merging Wind and Thunder Realm. Back when he was at Azure Mist Mountain with Leizhen trapped in that Mountain Valley at the center, they had exchanged ideas. Leizhen had merged Wind and Thunder Realm together; Ren Pingsheng had gained some insights from him and could attempt the fusion as well.
However, after they left and so many events unfolded subsequently, he had set aside the merging of these two types of Artistic Conception until now when it resurfaced in his thoughts.
Leizhen's approach to merging these two types of Artistic Conception focused on power—combining Thunder's Realm's ferocity with Wind Realm's sharpness—resulting in martial techniques filled with chaotic destructive force.
Seeing their unparalleled speed today sparked new ideas for Ren Pingsheng. By merging Thunder's Realm and Wind Realm's speed while using their destructive power as support, he could create a Sword Technique with unmatched speed. Although it might be slightly less powerful at times, it could yield unexpected results.
He then thought about Heavenly Sword Style; although that technique might not have been the most powerful, it possessed frightening speed that had severely injured opponents multiple times through surprise attacks.
With this idea in mind, Ren Pingsheng immediately began experimenting in the rain. While discussing these matters might seem easy, putting them into practice revealed numerous difficulties. Only through countless attempts could one achieve even slight results.
In the rain, his Windscar Sword continuously flickered as streams of Sword Qi flashed by—some fast and some slow—with varying degrees of power. Each strike was surrounded by Azure Wind and flickering Thunder Light. This was his ongoing attempt to merge these two types of Artistic Conception in the most natural and harmonious way while also unleashing the desired power effectively.
In just three days of cultivation, Ren Pingsheng seemed to be unaware of fatigue. The Mountain Valley was filled with flickering Sword Qi, and the surroundings were in disarray. However, the results were quite impressive.
At that moment, the Sword Qi flashed by, leaving only an illusion in the air. By the time you looked again, it had already reached a great distance, piercing through rocks and trees. This speed was beginning to exceed human reaction time, at least that of a Zong-level Martial Artist. When he unexpectedly struck with a sword, it would definitely yield good results.
"Wind Thunder Flash!" Ren Pingsheng shouted as he slashed down with his sword. The sound still echoed, not yet dissipated. A large stone several feet high in the distance had already been split in two from the middle.
"Success! The speed of this Wind Thunder Flash is completely on par with the Heavenly Sword Second Style. I've only integrated thirty percent of the Wind and Thunder Realm, and I already have such speed. If I integrate more, won't the speed be even more astonishing?" He sheathed his Windscar Sword, looking very pleased.
Creating two new Sword Techniques in succession significantly enhanced his strength. Now he had both offensive and defensive Sword Techniques; all that remained was to continuously improve their power.
"I hope I can make use of the remaining year and a half!" he sighed. Two years wasn't a short time, but for him, there was too much to comprehend; it felt completely insufficient.
"If it weren't for the Jizhou Ascending Dragon Conference three years later, which would greatly aid my breakthrough to the King Level Boundary, I would really want to continue cultivating here."
Being able to transform a complete Artistic Conception into Profound Meaning was an opportunity he absolutely could not miss. He had comprehended many Artistic Conceptions and naturally did not wish to break through to the King Level Boundary by understanding just one Profound Meaning. He planned to grasp several before making his final breakthrough. This not only related to his future strength but also to his future path.
He certainly did not want to choose just one path moving forward. At least before reaching Emperor Level, he was unwilling to do so. Even if Profound Meaning was difficult to comprehend, he did not want to give up because many of his techniques relied on Artistic Conception; these Sword Techniques were something he wanted to cultivate continuously.
A genius must not only possess extraordinary talent but also have sufficient ambition and courage. Before reaching King Level Boundary, you should be able to suppress your peers so they cannot raise their heads. After reaching King Level Boundary, if you wish to continue your reputation as a genius, it is destined that you cannot take an ordinary path.
Only by putting in more effort and sweat can you become stronger than most people. Only then can you become truly Unparalleled Stronger rather than just an ordinary strong person.
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