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The day for Tian Feiyu to take on disciples had arrived, and Xunuo came to Tian Feiyu's courtyard as expected.
The other disciples took turns seeking guidance from their master. When it was Xunuo's turn, he bowed and said, "Master, I have gained some insights from practicing the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword these past few days, but I still have many questions. I hope you can enlighten me."
Tian Feiyu chuckled and replied, "It is normal to have questions. Please share them with me."
Xunuo thought for a moment and said, "These questions arise from my insights, and words cannot fully express them. Instead, I would like to demonstrate my swordsmanship for you to see."
"Very well," Tian Feiyu agreed.
With a wave of his hand, the other disciples stepped aside. Xunuo drew his sword and began to dance with it.
As he executed a move called "Parting the Clouds to Reveal the Moon," Xunuo flicked his wrist and produced a Sword Flower with three points. Tian Feiyu and the others were instantly stunned. Liu Changqing felt cold sweat trickle down his face: it was infuriating how much talent others had.
Among Tian Feiyu's disciples, Liu Changqing was considered the least gifted. It had taken him eight years to produce his first Sword Flower. Seeing Xunuo achieve this in just two months made him wish he could find a hole to hide in.
Unfazed by their astonishment, Xunuo continued to perform his sword techniques, producing two more Sword Flowers before sheathing his sword. He clasped his hands and said, "Please guide me, Master."
Tian Feiyu approached with a look of uncertainty and placed a hand on Xunuo's pulse. After a moment, he said, "You have actually opened the seven acupoints on your Hand Taiyang Meridian."
Xunuo smiled and replied, "I envied my senior brothers for being able to produce Sword Flowers, so I followed the guidance of the Meridian Copper Man and opened several acupoints on my Hand Taiyang Meridian. However, the Sword Flowers I produced only had three points, which seems to fall short compared to my senior brothers. I'm not sure if it's because I haven't fully opened the meridians or if my Iron Sword technique is lacking."
Liu Yunfei pondered for a moment and said, "Lu Shidi is somewhat reckless; with your talent, you should first open the Ren and Du Meridians before pursuing the path of celestial martial arts to achieve supreme swordsmanship."
After a brief contemplation, Tian Feiyu remarked, "Sword Light Divergence is ultimately just a legend; there are only a handful of people in the world who can open all Twelve Meridians. This approach isn't necessarily wrong."
Liu Yunfei sighed, "It's a pity to sever the path of Heavenly Dao martial arts so easily."
Tian Feiyu, ignoring him, suddenly laughed, "In less than a year since I taught you the internal cultivation method, not only have you opened your Dantian, but you've also connected most of the hand Taiyang Meridian. This truly exceeds my expectations as your master."
Finished Speaking laughed heartily and casually glanced at Liu Yunfei. It was evident that his disciple had finally managed to overshadow Liu Yunfei, which made him feel quite pleased. After laughing, Tian Feiyu waved his hand and said, "We won't practice the Seven Star Sword Formation today. You all can disperse." He then patted Xunuo on the shoulder and added, "Come with me."
After saying this, he turned and walked toward the Small Building, with Xunuo hurriedly following behind.
The remaining seven exchanged glances for a moment. Zhang Shoufeng said lightly, "Since that's the case, let's disperse."
Entering the Small Building, Tian Feiyu first handed a manual to Xunuo. He then took out a sword box from the cabinet and placed it on the table. After standing quietly in front of the sword box for a while, he solemnly opened it with both hands, revealing a five-foot-long sword inside.
Tian Feiyu picked up the long sword with one hand and drew it out by a foot with a clang. Instantly, a chilling light surged forth, causing Xunuo to feel a sudden chill. Looking closely at the blade, he noticed its azure radiance and two ancient inscriptions: Azure Edge.
Tian Feiyu stared at the sword for a moment before sheathing it again. He handed it to Xunuo and said, "This sword is a treasured possession of my Wuhua Sect. Only an unparalleled master who has emerged from Seven Flowers is qualified to wield it. In my generation alone, this sword has not been touched for three generations. Originally, among this generation of disciples, only Liu Yunfei had the hope of possessing this sword. However, since its creation in Wuhua Sect, it has never left the Seven Star Sword Hall. If this sword were to leave Seven Star Sword Hall during my lifetime, how could I face the ancestors of Wuhua Sect after a hundred years? Now it seems you have the potential to surpass Liu Yunfei in swordsmanship. Today I will make an exception and pass this sword to you to cut off Liu Yunfei's ambitions. Once this sword is given to you, it must not leave your hands or flow out of Seven Star Sword Hall."
Xunuo was overjoyed; he never expected to receive such a treasure. He hurriedly accepted the sword with both hands and solemnly said, "I will certainly live up to my master's high expectations."
Tian Feiyu and Xunuo continued talking in the secret chamber for quite some time before reluctantly letting Xunuo go.
Xunuo went to Seven Star Sword Hall's account office to collect two hundred taels of silver before heading towards Herb Valley with one hand carrying the sword and the other holding his bundle. He first arrived at Jing Lide's place and informed him about his intention to go out to buy herbs. He asked him to prepare other medicinal materials before returning to his Thatched Cottage.
After placing down the silver and taking up the sword outside his house, Xunuo stood outside pondering for a while. He decided to take things step by step and start testing with One Flower Six Points. Xunuo had unknowingly destroyed countless Iron Swords while practicing his sword techniques. Those ordinary Iron Swords could be replaced without much consequence; at worst, he would face some criticism. However, if he were to damage this treasured sword of their sect, he would have no choice but to flee—this was an unbearable weight.
Having thought this through, Xunuo began by diluting his True Qi and slowly injecting it into the Iron Sword. Then he wielded Azure Edge and performed the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword Technique. As he executed the move known as Immortal's Guiding Finger, Xunuo's Iron Sword trembled slightly; with a clear ringing sound, One Flower Six Points shot forth in response. The six points of sword light flashed by in an instant, but Xunuo did not stop there. He probed his Divine Sense into the Iron Sword and found Azure Edge intact; thus he decided to keep his Divine Sense within the sword. With a flick of his wrist, he unleashed another Sword Flower; this time Azure Edge emitted seven beams of azure radiance.
Xunuo pondered for a moment before retracting the sword stance. The sword technique seemed to have undergone some changes with this strike, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly what had shifted. He only felt that it was vastly different from the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword he usually practiced. Although he had gained some insights, he couldn't articulate them. After a brief contemplation without reaching a conclusion, he shook his head and continued to wield the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword.
In the blink of an eye, another eight-point Sword Flower flew out, followed by a nine-point Sword Flower. At this moment, a glimmer of clarity gradually appeared in Xunuo's eyes. Upon confirming that the Azure Edge was unharmed through his Divine Sense, he finally unleashed the One Flower's ten-point strike, which burst forth like a firework. He then checked the Iron Sword again, finding it still stable without any abnormalities.
With that flicker of clarity in his heart and an increasingly clear understanding, Xunuo continued to dance with the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword Technique. He controlled the True Qi within the Iron Sword at a mysterious critical point, making it more agile and responsive to his will.
Next, the Azure Edge moved as if it were alive, and Sword Flowers flew in all directions. Eventually, Xunuo could no longer distinguish whether the Sword Flowers were produced by his own movements or emanated from the sword's momentum. The sword light he wielded became increasingly dazzling until soon it was just a blur of light without any visible figure.
After a moment, the sword momentum suddenly changed. Xunuo performed an initiating stance, and seven clusters of sword light flew out around him. As Xunuo altered his technique, another seven clusters of sword light responded in kind. This continued in an unbroken sequence. Eventually, Xunuo appeared to be dancing lightly with the Azure Edge amidst a sea of sword light within a five-zhang radius. It wasn't until after an hour had passed that Xunuo finally retracted his sword momentum and paused to gather his thoughts for a moment. He gently shook his head and murmured, "The next step is not something one can easily take."
He then turned and entered the Thatched Cottage.
Xunuo placed the Azure Edge on the table and sat cross-legged on the Meditation Cushion. With closed eyes, he reflected on what he had just realized. It turned out that when Xunuo had shaken out the sword light to One Flower's seven points, he began to see some clues. By producing eight points, nine points, and even ten points, he experienced a sudden enlightenment. The Seven Star Soul Locking Sword Technique could only be used effectively with the Seven Star Sword Formation if one did not possess the means of One Flower's seven points. However, employing One Flower's seven-point technique would completely compensate for the shortcomings within the sword technique. It was as if he had become a Seven Star Sword Formation all by himself, without any flaws remaining. When reaching One Flower's ten points, this Seven Star Sword Formation transformed into an unparalleled weapon for killing—without any vulnerabilities left; even amidst thousands of troops, it could slay foes effortlessly while leaving others only able to defend without any chance to counterattack.
As Xunuo reached this level of swordplay, he recalled the method of merging seven swords into one that he had comprehended days earlier. After confirming that the Azure Edge remained stable and unchanged, he finally executed that move—the merging of seven swords into one. With this move, Xunuo felt an immediate shift in his sword intent; it was no longer merely about offense and defense or decisive killing like the Seven Star Sword Formation but carried a hint of celestial principles' profoundness. He then combined all forty-nine forms of the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword Technique into seven forms and danced them down in succession. This celestial principle imbued with disdain for all living beings became increasingly evident.
After performing several rounds, although Xunuo could grasp the essence of this sword intent, he still struggled to capture its quintessence fully. In other words, despite possessing this extraordinary sword technique, advancing further proved difficult for him. Deep down, Xunuo sensed that his current level was merely the first step achievable with this sword intent; there should be two or three more steps ahead—or even four or five.
If he wished to progress further, he needed to thoroughly comprehend this sword intent for it to become possible. This time of quiet contemplation lasted half a day for Xunuo.
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