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Eighteen Flying Swords formed a circular shape, hovering above Xu Feng's head. Due to the narrow space inside the cave, the Flying Swords were quite cramped and could not rise any higher, within reach of his hand.
Previously, he had been unable to move these eighteen Flying Swords even when his spiritual energy was depleted, but now they all flew up. Excitedly, Xu Feng reached out to grab them, but the eighteen swords suddenly fell, as if they had lost their support.
Xu Feng broke into a sweat; it turned out that in that moment of reaching out, his concentration wavered, causing the eighteen swords to lose control and drop to the ground.
Regaining his focus, the Flying Swords lifted again, moving according to Xu Feng's hand gestures in the sky. However, within two minutes, the Flying Swords fell once more. This time, it was due to Xu Feng's lack of energy.
Soul Power also depletes when connected with magical artifacts. It was already quite impressive that Xu Feng could maintain control for two minutes on his first try. Unfortunately, the cave's limited space prevented him from deploying a Sword Formation, leaving him unaware of its true power.
The Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation does not have a specific number of swords required; as long as your energy is strong enough, you can use any number of swords. However, it demands higher control and is more difficult to master.
In contrast, the Gale Sword Formation is much simpler; it seems like a simplified version of the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation. The maximum number of swords is only one hundred and eight, starting with eighteen swords. The attacks from the Flying Swords are primarily linear, with each sword following its own flight path. There are only five control techniques: up, down, left, right, and spin—similar to using directional keys in a game.
Due to the overly simplified operation, there are inevitably blind spots during attacks. Adjusting with hand gestures becomes cumbersome; in real combat, there is no time for adjustments—missing an attack would lead to a counterattack from the opponent. After several attempts, Xu Feng quickly recognized the shortcomings and extracted control techniques from the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation to apply them to the Gale Sword Formation.
The Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation is a grand formation that takes time to learn. However, both Sword Formations share the same core principle: controlling swords with intent. The difference lies in one being complex and variable while the other is simple and practical. By applying the control techniques from the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation into the Gale Sword Formation, it was akin to installing software from Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin Formation onto the Gale Sword Formation system.
When he used it again, the Flying Swords wobbled and nearly lost control. After multiple practice sessions, Xu Feng mastered the key points; he could now manipulate the Flying Swords freely. Building upon their previous linear flight paths, he incorporated curves and arcs until he achieved complete freedom of movement. The eighteen swords danced up and down without any gaps; not even a mosquito could escape unscathed.
After upgrading his Gale Sword Formation, Xu Feng felt utterly exhausted; his mental consumption was immense and he nearly fainted. He immediately sat cross-legged and swallowed several pills to recover his energy overnight.
That night, Xu Feng quietly exited the cave and flew into a nearby forest.
Whoosh! The eighteen swords flew out and hovered about ten feet above Xu Feng's head, glimmering ominously and ready to shoot at any moment. Xu Feng formed hand seals but hesitated to activate them; beads of sweat rolled down his forehead as he became drenched in just a few seconds.
"I can't do it; I'm too tired."
Changing his hand gestures, he pulled the eighteen swords back into his body. Xu Feng gasped for breath; he hadn't expected that deploying a Sword Formation outside would be so different from simulating it inside the cave. The energy consumption was far too great—even with Soul Power controlling them, he still couldn't sustain it for long.
Xu Feng had underestimated things; even Xiang Ge at Mid Stage of Nascent Soul could only launch a Sword Formation attack once. For Xu Feng at Late Stage of Golden Core cultivation level to activate a Sword Formation so quickly was simply impossible! How could he expect Xiang Ge not to lose face?
Returning to the cave, Xu Feng took two hours to calm down. This was not about killing enemies; it was pure suicide. Ultimately, it was due to his insufficient strength. However, he had already found a method that was much less labor-intensive compared to Xiang Ge's brute force control, and the progress was several times faster.
When he first practiced the Control Vein Technique, it was just as painful, yet he managed to endure it.
To achieve rapid results, he needed to enhance his Soul Power. Although Xu Feng's soul was strong, he only had the cultivation level of the Golden Core Stage. He could still use the Sword Formation to kill a mouse, but significantly controlling the Gale Sword Formation against an enemy was still lacking.
Currently, Xu Feng only had one cultivation method related to soul training: the Outsider's Demonic Melody from the Demon Cultivator. This cultivation method aimed at attacking the soul, but before attacking others, one must learn to take hits. The Outsider's Demonic Melody also required a certain strength of one's own soul. Xu Feng could directly cultivate the Outsider's Demonic Melody because his soul strength had already met its requirements.
Now, in order to master the Sword Formation more quickly, Xu Feng had no choice but to study the Soul Cultivation Chapter of the Outsider's Demonic Melody.
The Soul Cultivation Chapter is the first half of the Outsider's Demonic Melody and aims to strengthen one's own soul so that one is not harmed by the demonic sound while practicing it. Humans have three souls: the Soul, Earth Soul, and Human Soul. This Soul Cultivation Chapter is a fundamental cultivation method that only cultivates the Human Soul, and upon completion, it grants double the amount of Soul Power compared to an ordinary person.
Having crossed over, Xu Feng possessed two souls, which happened to be double that of an average person. Therefore, he could learn the Outsider's Demonic Melody without any additional training.
"The soul is the spirit of life. Strengthening the soul increases life; one must first refine their heart and endure hardships for their spirit..."
Following the cultivation method outlined in the Soul Cultivation Chapter, Xu Feng devoted himself to cultivating his soul.
The Soul Cultivation Chapter is somewhat similar to the Control Vein Technique; both involve extreme methods of honing one's spirit that can cause intense headaches and near mental breakdowns. Then there are soothing techniques to calm and stabilize oneself—both harsh and gentle experiences that bring both sweetness and bitterness.
At first, Xu Feng felt such pain that he wanted to crash into a wall; he gritted his teeth and persevered through it. It was like a powerful water buffalo unable to perform tiger push-ups. The suffering he endured from the Control Vein Technique did not help him with this cultivation method; all that remained was his endurance.
After enduring hardship comes sweetness. By the second session of practice, Xu Feng clearly felt an increase in his Soul Power; even after just a short time, there were noticeable effects. This proved that this cultivation method was indeed effective—of course, this was mainly due to Xu Feng's solid foundation and his Five Elements Cultivation providing strong support for many cultivation methods.
After three sessions, the Soul Cultivation Chapter became much more bearable for Xu Feng. His practice flowed more smoothly as he sensed another increase in his Soul Power. That evening, he went out again and executed the Gale Sword Formation.
Buzzing sounds filled the air as eighteen swords flew around him impressively. Xu Feng did not dare to release them recklessly; instead, he quietly felt out the relationship between Flying Swords and Soul Power while carefully estimating their consumption ratio.
After two minutes, Xu Feng felt his energy waning and immediately recalled the Flying Swords before returning to the cave.
He had extended his control over the Flying Swords to two minutes—five or six times longer than the first attempt of just over ten seconds. However, this was merely flying in circles without issuing any attack commands; using energy for attacks would certainly consume far more than what he had used now.
In the following days, Xu Feng devoted himself entirely to the training of the Soul Cultivation Chapter, continuously enhancing his Soul Power.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed, and Xu Feng's spiritual energy had increased by fifty percent compared to before.
That evening, Xu Feng released his Flying Swords in the forest. Tonight, he was going to control the Flying Swords for the first time to launch an attack.
Eighteen swords formed a circular formation with a diameter of ten zhang, flying away from above Xu Feng's head. They spun at a height of twenty meters above the ground, searching for a target. The forest had already been cleared by Xu Feng, creating an open space, while the tall trees concealed the glow of the Flying Swords from outsiders.
"Swift!"
The eighteen Flying Swords shot toward a massive boulder from eighteen different angles. This boulder had been cut down from a peak by Xu Feng using the Blazing Blade and was about the size of a van.
Boom! A loud explosion echoed as the boulder shattered into countless pieces. Birds flew away in panic, and various wild animals scrambled to escape.
Xu Feng felt darkness envelop him and collapsed to the ground. In his dazed state, he placed Ultraman beside him and lost consciousness.
The next day, sunlight filtered through the gaps in the trees and warmed Xu Feng's back. Feeling the warmth of the sun, he slowly awakened. The sun was shining brightly, and a few sparrows hopped on branches, curiously observing the waking Xu Feng.
Ultraman stood guard beside him, holding the Mora Staff, ready to spring into action at any moment.
That was close! Xu Feng got up and wiped away his sweat. Fortunately, no one had come to ambush him; otherwise, he wouldn't have known how he died. Ultraman wasn't a highly intelligent being; if one person came, it would be manageable, but if two came, Xu Feng would be doomed.
Xu Feng's strength had not fully recovered; his face was terrifyingly pale. The eighteen Flying Swords lay scattered around him. He performed a spell and summoned them one by one back into his body.
Returning to his cave, he quickly swallowed a handful of medicinal pills to restore his energy.
The power of that sword strike was as expected; cultivators at the Early Stage and Mid Stage of Nascent Soul would almost certainly be killed in one blow. Even those at the Late Stage of Nascent Soul would be severely injured if hit directly.
What he hadn't anticipated was that the consumption of Soul Power was immense; it felt as if all his energy had been drained in an instant. If his opponent did not die from that strike, then Xu Feng would undoubtedly perish.
After this attempt, Xu Feng no longer dared to act recklessly. He diligently focused on cultivating his Soul Power while also practicing Outsider's Demonic Melody.
As time passed, Xu Feng's Soul Power continued to strengthen, but the rate of improvement slowed down. The further he progressed, the more difficult it became to cultivate, and his advancement became increasingly sluggish.
After two and a half months, Xu Feng's Soul Cultivation Chapter finally reached Great Achievement, with his Soul Power doubling that of an ordinary person. Combined with his original foundation, Xu Feng's soul strength was now equivalent to four times that of a cultivator at the same level.
After more than two months of cultivation, Outsider's Demonic Melody also reached the second layer of the Magic Smiling Realm. Just like the Weird Monk who ambushed Xu Feng back then, with Xu Feng's soul strength being four times that of a normal person, he could unleash Outsider's Demonic Melody. A Golden Core Stage Cultivator would hardly need to lift a finger; just a few eerie laughs could drive someone insane. Of course, this type of Cultivation Method was not suitable for use in public.
With the Great Achievement in the Soul Cultivation Chapter, Xu Feng once again executed the Gale Sword Formation. This time, it was smooth sailing; Xu Feng completely controlled the changes in the Gale Sword Formation. His powerful Soul Power also sustained the consumption of the Sword Formation. Xu Feng roughly estimated that his internal Soul Power could support the Gale Sword Formation for at most two activations.
With the Gale Sword Formation as his trump card, Xu Feng felt much more confident. When encountering a master like Ye Zhong again, he wouldn't have to scurry away like a rat digging holes; he just needed to activate the Sword Formation to ensure that Ye Zhong would meet his end.
It had been three months, and he wondered how Cai Shujun was doing. According to the timeline, there were still three months left since Li Hongxiu left Xiaoyao Sect. After three months, if he rushed to Consort Zhu Lin's place, he might be able to see Cai Shujun.
Xu Feng completed refining Xiao Hun's Wuji Guangdao. Wuji Guangdao was a Water Elemental Treasure. After refining Zhu Ban, his Water Element reached Great Achievement and was just right for use. As for Ultraman, it would suffice for now to use a Medium-Grade Magical Artifact; after all, Xiang Xiao's Mora Staff wasn't too shabby either.
Xu Feng stood up and thought about his appointment with Xiang Xiao and three other cultivators. "It's time to go out and try my luck."
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