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"Ethereal Steps focuses on the word 'ethereal,' which perfectly blends with Phantom Shadow Step to create a confusing effect. The effect of Windwalking Step that follows like a shadow can also be integrated. Moreover, Ethereal Steps itself is not slow, and with your Wind Realm enhancement, there's no need for anything else."
Half an hour later, the Demon Emperor slowly spoke. "Actually, if you could comprehend Shadow Realm, or reach a certain level in Wind Realm, even without learning any Movement Technique, your speed would still be considerable."
"Shadow Realm? This is the first time I've heard of it," Ren Pingsheng said, taken aback.
"You should know that there are many kinds of Artistic Conception, countless in fact. The effect of your Windwalking Step that follows like a shadow has a slight connection to this Shadow Realm. This is also due to your cultivation reaching perfection; otherwise, you wouldn't even have this faint connection."
"You know that where there is light, there is darkness; where there is white, there is black. When you practice Shadow Realm to its depths and even comprehend Shadow Law, you can go anywhere in the world. Wherever there is a shadow, your figure can exist. It is undoubtedly the most formidable skill for escaping or assassination," the Demon Emperor said with some admiration.
"That's amazing! What is Shadow Law?" Ren Pingsheng immediately sensed the key point.
"Hehe, you're still far from that, but it won't hurt to tell you. Warriors below the sect level cultivate Artistic Conception. Warriors above the sect level cultivate Profound Meaning, and those above the imperial level cultivate laws. However, laws are too distant; even I only just touched upon some subtle hints back then."
"So, besides increasing your cultivation level, you should first perfect your Artistic Conception! As for this Shadow Realm, it's too rare and difficult to comprehend; it can only depend on luck," the Demon Emperor said with a smile before disappearing.
A light flickered in Ren Pingsheng's eyes as he gained a clearer understanding of his future. He had originally thought that merely increasing his cultivation was enough, but now it seemed there were many areas he did not understand.
Regaining his composure, he began attempting to improve Ethereal Steps. For him, learning a new Movement Technique was not as beneficial as enhancing Ethereal Steps. Since he had already mastered it perfectly, even if he had to relearn after improvement, it would still be more suitable than an entirely unfamiliar Movement Technique.
Ren Pingsheng's arrival did not stir any waves in the Inner Court. Even if someone knew of his arrival, they only came out of curiosity to inquire about him. Unfortunately, since Ren Pingsheng stayed in his room every day, they eventually left.
"Ha... finally done!" One day two months later, Ren Pingsheng couldn't help but laugh. After taking a breath, the overlapping figures in the room finally dissipated completely.
"Earth-Level Movement Technique, although only at the Intermediate level, is the most suitable for me and is no worse than the Earth-Level High-Level Body Technique. These two months have not been wasted."
"Yes, not bad at all. Your comprehension is impressive. However, the Sword King Tomb is no ordinary place; there’s still room for you to improve your strength. So don’t slack off from here on out," came the voice of the Demon Emperor from within the Spatial Ring.
"I know, my next goal is the Sword Technique. I can also learn the Earth-Level Sword Technique now." He suddenly remembered the Spatial Ring he obtained in the inheritance space, which contained several Earth-Level Sword Techniques. He couldn't learn them before, but now he could.
"That's right, some of the previous Sword Techniques have become weaker. Even the Burning Sky Sword Technique you learned at Mystic Level Peak is somewhat insufficient. Your current methods only include the Heavenly Sword Three Styles, which is too dangerous. No matter when or where, always keep a trump card for yourself. Don't let others see through you."
Ren Pingsheng nodded and mentally noted all these things. At the same time, he flipped his hand and took out a Sword Technique Manual, the Earth-Level Top Tier Sword Technique, Fengyun Sword Technique.
He was shocked when he looked at it. The Fengyun Sword Technique actually had three killing moves. He was a bit surprised but noticed that there were thirty-six basic moves, with every twelve moves forming one killing move.
"Wind Sword, Cloud Sword, Storm Rising." It seemed that this was no longer just a single attribute Sword Technique; it clearly contained both wind and cloud attributes. He had an idea in his mind and immediately took out a few other Sword Techniques, but after a glance, he found they were all single attribute Sword Techniques.
"Is this book special? Why does it have two attributes?" However, unable to figure it out, he decided not to think about it anymore. Mastering the Sword Technique to perfection was what he should focus on.
"There are still two months; there's still time!" Ren Pingsheng looked into the distance and murmured. In the following days, he frequently entered and exited the Puppet Tower.
There was also a Puppet Tower in the Inner Court, which had nine levels as well but was much more formidable than the Outer Court's. The first level had one hundred Beginner Martial Artist Realm warriors, and the second level had two hundred Beginner Martial Artist Realm warriors, and so on.
"I wonder what’s on the Ninth Layer here?" Looking at the towering nine levels of the Puppet Tower, he recalled his experience in breaking through to the ninth level in the Outer Court when he obtained the Heavenly Sword Three Styles. He feared that the rewards here would be even greater.
For the next two months, Ren Pingsheng stayed in the Puppet Tower to hone his Fengyun Sword Technique. The Earth-Level Top Tier Sword Technique was powerful but also very difficult to cultivate. For an average person, reaching proficiency might take a year of hard work.
Ren Pingsheng battled tirelessly in the Puppet Tower every day until he was exhausted before coming out. He could now reach the Sixth Layer; going higher would be much more dangerous and wouldn't serve to hone his Sword Technique effectively. He primarily battled in the first five layers.
However, his Beginner Martial Artist Realm cultivation allowed him to reach the Sixth Layer with two hundred High-Level Martial Artists, which spoke volumes about his terrifying abilities. If others knew about this, they would definitely regard him as a monster.
"Hmm? Has Ethereal Steps reached perfection?" Ren Pingsheng's expression changed during battle. After his Ethereal Steps leveled up initially, his perfected state became minor success. Now, after nearly two months of continuous battles, it had returned to perfection.
Now when Ren Pingsheng executed Ethereal Steps, it appeared even more ethereal. Like clouds in the sky, its various transformations made it hard to see or grasp. Countless shadows overlapped; compared to before, it was more composed and even more mysterious.
"Ethereal Steps, integrating into Cloud Realm, is the true essence of Ethereal Steps. It's just a pity that my understanding of Cloud Realm is still too low; otherwise, there would be room for improvement in the variations of Ethereal Steps."
For him, the past two months have been nothing but Battle. Aside from occasional cultivation, he has been battling every moment. Perhaps it is this tireless training that allowed him to reach perfection with Cloud Sword and unexpectedly comprehend Cloud Realm.
Fengyun Sword Technique is originally a combination of the attributes of wind and cloud, with the final killing move being a fusion of wind and cloud. For Ren Pingsheng, who has comprehended Wind Realm, grasping Cloud Realm can be considered a significant enhancement. This Sword Technique in his hands can already display its maximum power.
"Kid, you must thoroughly understand this Fengyun Sword Technique, especially the final move Storm Rising. You can't rely solely on one Artistic Conception; try to integrate both Artistic Conceptions together to maximize its power," said Demon Emperor with a somewhat peculiar tone after seeing Ren Pingsheng shatter over a dozen Puppets with one sword strike.
"The fusion of wind and cloud Artistic Conceptions has been attempted many times; it's quite difficult!" Ren Pingsheng replied helplessly.
"There's no rush; you can take your time! Once you manage to merge the two Artistic Conceptions, you'll make a great discovery."
"Oh, that's fine! But it's about time for me to prepare." In the Seventh Layer's Puppet Tower, Storm Rising erupted, and countless Puppets shattered. The remaining dozens of Puppets were swiftly cleared away.
"Eighth Layer, wait for me!" After glancing at the entrance to the Eighth Layer, Ren Pingsheng softly said before turning to leave.
This training in the Puppet Tower not only perfected Ethereal Steps but also completed the first two moves of Fengyun Sword Technique and even comprehended Cloud Realm, which left him very satisfied. As for breaking through the Puppet Tower, he could only address that after returning.
"What? You want to challenge me?" Inner Court disciple Yao Yuping asked in disbelief.
"Yes, I heard you're ranked fifty on Silver Ranking; I want to give it a try." The speaker was Ren Pingsheng. He was preparing to test the results of his training during this period by challenging someone who was neither too high nor too low on Silver Ranking.
"Haha, are you crazy? With your Beginner Martial Artist Realm cultivation, you're challenging my Perfected Realm Martial Artist cultivation." After realizing this, he seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world.
"Are you afraid? Or are you scared?"
"Scared of you? Since that's the case, I'll oblige you." A fierce light flashed across Yao Yuping's face; he naturally wouldn't show mercy against such ignorant provocation.
Challenging on the stage, Ren Pingsheng maintained a calm demeanor, showing no reaction to the terrifying pressure emanating from Yao Yuping, a master of the Perfect Realm.
"It seems you still have some tricks up your sleeve, but you will still lose embarrassingly," he shouted angrily. A flash of red light appeared from the long sword in his hand, and countless sword energies surged forth like a dense storm.
"Hmm? This is still the Fire Realm. No wonder you are an inner court disciple; any one of you has comprehended the Artistic Conception," Ren Pingsheng's expression shifted slightly, somewhat surprised. The Qingfeng Sword in his hand flickered, and the Artistic Conception of Wind flowed, summoning a massive wind dragon that swept away all the sword light.
"Artistic Conception of Wind! It seems I underestimated you. Take this—my sword!" Yao Yuping became serious, unleashing an overwhelming aura that made the entire challenge stage feel as if it were submerged in a Fire Sea.
"Slash!" A sword energy transformed into a fire dragon, lunging forward with claws bared. The might and pressure were such that an ordinary initial-stage martial artist would likely be unable to move, let alone resist. However, Ren Pingsheng's internal energy was robust, and he had mastered his sword intent to a minor success, making him not much different from a martial artist at the Perfect Realm.
He stood firm as countless breezes materialized out of thin air, directly blocking the invasion of the boundless Fire Sea. At the same time, he turned his sword, and a blue sword energy flashed—his Wind Sword intercepted the fire dragon, with both forces evenly matched.
"Hmph!" Yao Yuping let out a cold snort, seemingly dissatisfied. He moved swiftly to attack again. Each strike carried immense force.
On the challenge stage, their figures intertwined as sparks flew. Ren Pingsheng continuously struck with his sword again and again. Facing an equally matched opponent excited every cell in his body. Each collision was an absorption of his two months' worth of accumulation.
"Bang..." After another clash, both retreated a step. Yao Yuping stood with his sword sheathed, looking shocked.
"The ranking on the Silver List is yours now; I'll challenge you again next time." He felt somewhat helpless inside; only his trembling right hand behind him reminded him that continuing could lead to real defeat.
Although he still had trump cards left, he was sure that Ren Pingsheng had them too. Since that was the case, why continue fighting? Winning would be dishonorable; losing would be even more so. As for rankings, if he wanted one, he could easily take it anytime.
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