Ling Tian Sword God

Ling Chen, holding the Red Sky Sword, carefully walked into the depths of the secret tunnel. It was rather dark inside, but the cave was quite regular and square, clearly carved by human hands.

Ling Chen’s gaze rested on a side door beside the stone chamber. On the cliff face next to the side door, densely packed characters were engraved.

”To all who enter this place, your Sword Intent must achieve Master perfection to approach the ’Sword Immortal Jade Bi’. It contains the poetry left by the Taibai Sword Immortal, a supreme Conceptualization. If one’s Sword Intent has not reached Master perfection, viewing the Sword Immortal Jade Bi will do more harm than good. Be warned!”

These lines of characters left Ling Chen utterly astonished.

It seems the Sword Immortal Poetry is most likely inscribed on this ’The Immortal Sword Jade Wall’. Ling Chen remarked thoughtfully.

”This ’The Immortal Sword Jade Wall’... it says that if one’s Sword Intent doesn’t reach Grandmaster Level perfection, looking at it is harmful instead of beneficial?” Luo Xian’er asked, somewhat surprised.

”We must not doubt it,” Ling Chen spoke in a low voice. ”Remember, if that The Immortal Sword Jade Wall causes any abnormality in your bodies, retreat immediately.”

”Okay.” The three of them nodded; they naturally understood the stakes. If The Immortal Sword Jade Wall was indeed that dangerous, they should act according to their capabilities and not watch blindly.

After speaking, the four of them proceeded through the side door and walked directly inside.

Just a short distance inside, Ling Chen entered a spacious, purely natural Cave Mansion. On one side of the cave wall, a faint green light ebbed and flowed.

Four lines of grandiose characters, drawn with the flourish of a dancing dragon and a prancing phoenix, made Ling Chen hold his breath.

”Sea voyagers speak of Yingzhou, amidst mists and waves, truth is hard to find.”

”The people of Yue speak of Tianmu Mountain, in shifting clouds and mists, it might be glimpsed.”

On the jade stone wall where the green light flowed were lines of spirited and vigorous poetry. Despite being mere verses, they made Ling Chen almost instantaneously grasp the Conceptualization within.

The moment he connected with this Conceptualization—

BOOM!

It was as if a flood had burst its dam. A mere twenty-four characters divided into four lines, yet their powerful and terrifying Conceptualization was like a vast flood, instantly engulfing Ling Chen. Although Ling Chen’s Sword Intent was strong, at this moment, he was completely immersed in the world of Conceptualization within these four lines of poetry.

Truly the bearing of a Celestial.

Ling Chen’s eyes beheld an illusory scene: dozens of blurry green human figures practicing swordsmanship.

The swordsmanship was ethereal, as if deducing the laws of heaven and earth.

Yet, it also made Ling Chen feel... as if it were the most basic swordsmanship, simple and unadorned, nothing peculiar. At that moment, all around Ling Chen, in every direction, were green figures, all practicing various sword techniques.

Their postures were graceful, their sword techniques agile.

PFFT!

However, Shen Qianlang and Luo Xian’er, after examining The Immortal Sword Jade Wall for only a moment, turned deathly pale. A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and their vitality suddenly diminished.

”The Realm it embodies is too profound! Not only can we not comprehend it, but we’ve also suffered a backlash!” Shen Qianlang looked fearfully at The Immortal Sword Jade Wall before him. Through the Jade Wall, he had just glimpsed a deeper scene—an incomparably profound Conceptualization. That Conceptualization surpassed his own Realm; the moment he immersed himself in it, he suffered a backlash.

”It seems the inscription on the door wasn’t an empty warning. If your Sword Intent has not achieved Grandmaster Level perfection, viewing The Immortal Sword Jade Wall is indeed harmful, not beneficial!” Luo Xian’er also said with some difficulty.

”How are those two alright?” Shen Qianlang looked at Ling Chen and Ling Yin in amazement. Both were currently immersed in The Immortal Sword Jade Wall. He wasn’t surprised about Ling Chen, but that Ling Yin could also remain unaffected by any backlash was utterly astonishing to him.

”Let’s go out.” At this moment, Ling Yin’s eyes suddenly flickered. She withdrew her gaze from The Immortal Sword Jade Wall and looked at Shen Qianlang and Luo Xian’er.

While the swordsmanship within The Immortal Sword Jade Wall was formidable, Ling Yin was not a Swordsman. Thus, although she wasn’t subject to backlash from The Immortal Sword Jade Wall, she couldn’t discern its mysteries. Therefore, she decided not to waste time staying; remaining would only disturb Ling Chen’s comprehension.

”Mm.” Shen Qianlang and Luo Xian’er nodded. They glanced at Ling Chen, who was a short distance away, holding the Red Sky Sword and staring at the Jade Wall, motionless as a Stone Statue.

The three of them retreated, leaving Ling Chen alone before The Immortal Sword Jade Wall.

Two hours passed in this manner.

Ling Chen finally moved.

The Red Sky Sword in his hand suddenly stirred. Ling Chen stared straight ahead, his body seeming to move on its own, performing enigmatic forms as if practicing some unfathomable swordsmanship.

SWISH! SWISH!

His figure flitted about in the somewhat cramped space, his swordsmanship executed with sharp and fierce techniques.

SHOO!

Because the movements were so fierce, even without using True Qi, bursts of energy radiated outwards.

DING! DING!

The energy collided with the Jade Bi bearing the four lines of large characters, producing a clear sound but causing no damage to it. However, the nearby rocks were shattered by the impact of the energy, and small stones tumbled down.

”Ling Chen is learning the swordsmanship from the Jade Wall!” Shen Qianlang exclaimed, his heart filled with a mixture of shock and envy. The swordsmanship within this The Immortal Sword Jade Wall was incredibly profound, something an ordinary Swordsman could hardly begin to grasp. He hadn’t expected Ling Chen to overcome this difficulty and perceive its secrets.

”So powerful. That’s the swordsmanship left by the Taibai Sword Immortal.” Luo Xian’er’s small, cherry-like lips remained parted in awe for a long time. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Ling Chen, a glint of determination flashing through them as if she had made some decision.

”Let’s rest here for a while. I reckon Brother Ling Chen won’t be out anytime soon,” Ling Yin said. She could see that Ling Chen was deeply immersed in The Immortal Sword Jade Wall, and it would likely be a lengthy process. He couldn’t afford the slightest disturbance during this time, so it was best for them to guard him quietly here.

In this silent environment, another six hours passed.

Ling Chen finally emerged from the Conceptualization of the Jade Wall for the first time.

Just from this initial comprehension of the Conceptualization from the Jade Wall, Ling Chen’s Sword Intent broke through the Grandmaster Level and reached the King Level.

His Sword Intent, having surpassed the stages of Minor Accomplishment, Great Accomplishment, and Master, now reached the King Level. Its strength had increased by a large margin. Furthermore, Ling Chen’s Invincible Sword Intent was inherently a second-tier Sword Intent, making its power truly extraordinary.

Even his Cultivation Technique, the ”Ling Tian Sword Scripture,” which had been stagnant for a long time, broke through to the Fifth-level, the ”Refining Heart and Spirit” stage.

After advancing the ”Ling Tian Sword Scripture” to the Fifth-level, not only did the quality of Ling Chen’s True Qi improve again, but more importantly, his Mental Power made significant progress, corresponding with the enhancement of his Sword Intent.

”How is it, Ling Chen?” Seeing Ling Chen regain clarity, Shen Qianlang quickly asked, ”Have you learned the swordsmanship from The Immortal Sword Jade Wall?”

Ling Chen, upon hearing this, shook his head. ”There are several dozen lines of poetry on this Jade Wall. I’ve only comprehended the first four. To fully understand this Jade Wall, I’m afraid it will take more than a day or two.”

Although The Immortal Sword Jade Wall was merely inscribed with a Sword Immortal Poetry and seemed no different from the four verses Mei Fangzhi had taught Ling Chen, in reality, they were as different as night and day.

Mei Fangzhi’s four verses were static; one could only comprehend the swordsmanship hidden within them from the literal text. The Immortal Sword Jade Wall, however, was vastly different. It contained the Conceptualization left by Taibai Sword Immortal, which was its most precious aspect. It was a supreme treasure of heaven and earth. As long as one sat before this Jade Wall, one could continuously comprehend new insights from it.