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Chapter 115: Miaomiao - Sword Intent
Behind Xiao Ran, Vital Energy coalesced into a space. This space resembled the azure clouds above, filled with shades of blue and white, accompanied by a gentle breeze.
Suddenly, a white horse galloped in from an unknown direction. The horse raced through the Void, its hooves treading upon the white clouds.
"This is the Azure Cloud Sect's Manifestation of Divine Powers, Azure Cloud Steed Emerges with Horns."
"If I could also step into Fate Realization and unleash Manifestation of Divine Powers, my life would have no regrets."
The onlookers began to murmur among themselves.
Xiao Ran formed hand seals, concealing his intent as he said, "Let me witness the Manifestation of Divine Powers from Solitary Moon City."
"You are not worthy yet," Lin Miaomiao replied quietly.
"Is that so? Then let me show you whether I am worthy."
As Xiao Ran channeled his techniques, the Manifestation of Divine Powers revealed its might. His figure suddenly vanished, and when he reappeared, he was behind Lin Miaomiao.
The azure clouds manifesting from the Azure Cloud Sect were actually a door that could merge into the Void—a profound mystery that was difficult to grasp.
Xiao Ran thrust a sword towards Lin Miaomiao's back. This strike was infused with the power of the manifestation, radiating an overwhelming and chilling force.
"The Azure Cloud Sect's manifestation is quite mysterious."
Lin Miaomiao had not anticipated that this sword would come from behind her. It arrived too swiftly for her to turn around; she could only control her Third-Grade Flying Sword to block it horizontally.
Xiao Ran's sword struck against Lin Miaomiao's Iron Sword, and with a clang, he failed to pierce the blade in her hand. However, the force of the impact forced Lin Miaomiao to retreat five steps.
Seeing Lin Miaomiao back away, Xiao Ran finally gained the upper hand and revealed a pleased expression. "Are you qualified now?" he asked.
Lin Miaomiao did not respond; instead, she gripped the Iron Sword and lunged directly at Xiao Ran. He sneered and stepped into the azure clouds behind him, disappearing once more.
Holding the Iron Sword horizontally across her chest, Lin Miaomiao quietly awaited Xiao Ran's reappearance. The energy within her body surged with powerful Vital Energy, causing her Purple Dress to billow as if caught in a wind.
When Xiao Ran reappeared for the second time, he chose to ambush from Lin Miaomiao's left side, swinging his sword with great force.
Only at the moment Xiao Ran emerged from the anomaly could Lin Miaomiao catch his presence. This time, she did not choose to block with her sword but instead twisted her body to evade the strike.
Xiao Ran's sword was swift. Just as Lin Miaomiao moved, his Eighth-Grade Longsword was already upon her. The blade did not penetrate her delicate form but merely sliced through the fabric of her dress at her left shoulder.
The sound of fabric tearing echoed softly. The sword energy passed through the Purple Dress, burning against Lin Miaomiao's left shoulder like a fierce flame, causing her a twinge of pain.
In that moment, the gathered Seeing the Characters activated.
Lin Miaomiao struck at the tip of Xiao Ran's sword with her own blade, forcing him to withdraw his weapon from her dress. Then, like a vine, her sword danced rapidly and tightly wrapped around Xiao Ran's blade, preventing him from retreating into the anomaly.
The Moon City Sword Technique consisted of three forms, with Seeing the Characters excelling in speed. Although Lin Miaomiao wielded only one sword, she unleashed numerous sword shadows. Xiao Ran had never encountered such rapid strikes; it felt less like one person attacking and more like multiple assailants striking simultaneously.
Xiao Ran found himself retreating step by step, unable to withstand the onslaught. Lin Miaomiao's sword came at him like a storm—fast and powerful. Each clash sent tingles through his hands.
After enduring for an extended period, Xiao Ran felt his arms grow sore and fatigued; every exchange brought sharp pain to his bones.
In the end, within less than a stick of incense's time, Xiao Ran could no longer hold onto his longsword. The sword was knocked from his grasp by Lin Miaomiao and fell to the ground.
"Ah..."
Xiao Ran let out a reluctant roar, and as he formed hand seals, the white horse behind him neighed loudly. The horse absorbed the entirety of the Azure Cloud Phenomenon's Vital Energy Power, instantly growing to a height of ten zhang.
The enormous hooves of the white horse came crashing down towards Lin Miaomiao.
Lin Miaomiao looked at the giant hoof without fear, her sword intent unwavering as she continued her assault with the Seeing the Characters technique.
She skillfully dodged the massive hoof's attack, unleashing countless sword shadows. These shadows enveloped the hoof, causing it to vanish. The sword shadows swirled like silkworms around mulberry leaves, slowly consuming it until, in no time at all, the gigantic white horse was devoured completely.
With each inch of the enormous horse that disappeared, Xiao Ran's body trembled violently. When the entire horse vanished, he spat out a large amount of blood, his face pale as paper.
Lin Miaomiao's sword intent did not waver; it pierced through the white light surrounding Xiao Ran.
Defensive treasures differ somewhat from offensive ones. Generally speaking, for cultivators of equal cultivation level, defensive treasures can exert their protective capabilities to a greater extent.
Lin Miaomiao's sword intent suddenly shifted as she unleashed the Moon City Sword Technique and Living Character Formula.
The Living Character Formula is characterized by maturity and composure. At this moment, Lin Miaomiao's execution could not bring forth its utmost power. However, it was sufficient to deal with the defensive barrier before her.
Lin Miaomiao struck steadily and unhurriedly; each sword strike contained the might of thunder as it hit against Xiao Ran's barrier, producing sharp resounding echoes.
As the defensive treasure lost its support from Xiao Ran's Vital Energy, it soon began to dim.
Xiao Ran was defeated—defeated by Lin Miaomiao wielding a Third-Grade Longsword. He found it hard to accept this reality and ultimately could only pick up the longsword from the ground before leaving in dejection.
This competition left Lin Feng with many reflections.
The Sword Saint Senior is revered in the realm of swordsmanship, and there are reasons for his extraordinary status. The Sword Technique of Solitary Moon City has always been about condensing into the sword. In contrast, the Azure Cloud Sword Technique gathers sword energy into a form resembling the Cloud Sea.
The Sword Saint Senior, however, is quite the opposite. He drew inspiration from the Great River and thus created the Great River Sword Technique, unleashing the Roaring River Sword.
Lin Feng could sense that within Lin Miaomiao's movements was a unique Sword Intent belonging to her. It was this Sword Intent that allowed her to remain undefeated against an Eighth-Grade Longsword while wielding a Third-Grade Longsword.
Both the Sword Saint Senior and the Founder possess their own distinct sword paths within their Sword Techniques.
Xiao Ran's Azure Cloud Sword Technique appears to be a Sword Technique but is actually an embodiment of a profound Divine Technique. It lacks true Sword Intent and cannot be discussed in terms of swordsmanship.
To have Sword Intent and connect it with the longsword in hand is essential to unleash its full potential. Otherwise, wielding a sword is not much different from holding a knife or a spear.
"I need to find my Sword Intent; otherwise, I won't make it into the top ten at the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference."
Lin Feng thought quietly.
The second person on the Ranking on the Stele accepting a challenge from the fifteenth ranked individual held no suspense. What was remarkable about Lin Miaomiao was that she wielded an ordinary longsword and did not display any Manifestation of Divine Powers.
After the competition concluded, Yue Zhuofeng led everyone to a residence in the capital of the Great Zhou Empire.
Craftsmen build nations. Within a square of nine li, there are three gates; within the nation, there are nine main roads and nine auxiliary paths; ancestral shrines on the left and community temples on the right, facing away from the market. The market is bustling with activity.
This phrase describes Gaojing, the capital of Great Zhou. To have a large residence in such a grand city with orderly layout requires considerable strength and recognition from Gaojing's elite.
The night was just right, with scattered stars twinkling above.
Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao sat on the rooftop, gazing at the night scene of Gaojing, where the lights shone brightly like day.
Lin Feng spoke up, "I've pondered over the Seeing the Characters technique in the Moon City Sword Technique, but when I tried to use it, its power was far less than yours. Moreover, the Living Character Formula in the Moon City Sword Technique is more powerful than Seeing the Characters. Yet, when I observe you using it, it seems you handle Seeing the Characters with ease. Your speed is astonishing, and your strength is not much inferior to that of the Living Character Formula. Why is that?"
Lin Miaomiao thought for a moment and replied, "When I practiced Seeing the Characters, I imagined you suddenly appearing after searching for you in the Snowfield for several days."
"It was a joy akin to seeing the moon after clouds part. I wielded my sword with that joy."
Lin Feng suddenly understood, "I see now. I was merely imitating Sword Techniques and ultimately lacked Sword Intent. You, however, infused your personal emotions into Sword Techniques, creating your own unique Sword Intent."
"Upon reflection, when Master Ancestor established these Sword Techniques, it was also born from witnessing a Grandmaster. No wonder when I watch you wield your sword, there are hints of Master Ancestor's style. Miaomiao, you're impressive," Lin Feng couldn't help but praise.
"Perhaps it's just a coincidence. When I first started practicing Seeing the Characters, I felt that my Vital Energy was depleting too quickly and I felt fatigued. One time, after tiring from practice, I took a break and suddenly thought about Seeing the Characters. Could this character have some deeper meaning? Then, after incorporating the scene of our meeting into my practice, I realized my position relative to the Sword Techniques had shifted. It was as if I was guiding the Sword Techniques along with me, and my Vital Energy consumption became more stable. Most importantly, as the scene became clearer, my sword momentum increased," Lin Miaomiao recounted while reminiscing.
"You're so amazing; you should be rewarded for this. How about resting your head on my shoulder?" Lin Feng suggested as he shrugged towards Lin Miaomiao.
"Hmph, if you want to take advantage of me, just say so; I might not even hit you," she teased.
Lin Miaomiao obediently leaned her head on his shoulder, looking at the night scene of Gaojing with sweetness in her heart and a smile of happiness on her face.
Suddenly remembering something, Lin Miaomiao said, "By the way, that day He Rongsheng bothered me. Do you have any good ideas to make him leave? What exactly can we do?"
"Just temporarily focus all his attention on me."
"Isn't that dangerous for you? He will definitely cause trouble for you in the coming days."
"Logically speaking, he would indeed seek trouble with me these days. However, plans often change unexpectedly. I didn't anticipate he would suddenly strike at me. This time, he has failed."
"We need to be cautious. It’s possible that Xiao Ran is coming to challenge me, and he might be doing it on purpose."
Lin Feng gently wrapped his arm around Lin Miaomiao's shoulders and said, "Don't worry. I have a sword from the Sword Saint Senior and another from Master Ancestor. If he doesn't provoke me, that's fine. But if he pushes me too far, I'll have no choice but to kill him and then leave Gaojing."
"Does that mean we will be on the run?" Lin Miaomiao laughed.
"That's not the right term; it's called The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," Lin Feng corrected her.
"Right, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," Lin Miaomiao replied with a satisfied smile.
The news of Xiao Ran challenging Lin Miaomiao quickly spread throughout Gaojing. People became even more impressed by Lin Miaomiao, who was ranked second on the monument. More and more visitors sought them out. Unable to bear the disturbances, Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao ultimately decided to leave Solitary Moon Manor in search of a quiet place to rest. (To be continued)
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