{AN: Thanks to everyone that participated in the little poll and give your ideas. Following the majority, I would choose an OC. About the exact character of this OC, I will present it when Xueqin reaches the Spirit Pagoda for his spirit soul (It's not decided yet, but I'll think something in this chapters}
"We are far enough to not be bothered" Mucheng threw Xueqin at the ground who landed with his butt, giving an angry gaze to Mucheng.
"Look carefully" Over Mucheng's hand, his black greatsword appeared "It doesn't matter if the sword is a spirit or a tool, with hard work and experience, life can bloom from it." Mucheng clenched his greatsword and swung it around. Each swung had an extremely powerful strength behind, but all the movements were perfectly connected, the sword perfectly moved according to him. It seemed like rude dance of death of them, but it had a mysterious charm in it. Both Mucheng as the sword moved like one, the sword was part of himself.
Xueqin's eyes shined brightly with awe and curiosity as he observed him, his sword spirit appearing over his hands.
Mucheng stopped and looked at Xueqin "This is the start of practicing the sword, became one with it. You should be able to communicate with it, even when your weapon lacks intelligence, both of you become one" Muchen explained "This is the first step that will evaluate if you truly have a talent for it. As your sword is your spirit, you will have it far easier than pe-" Mucheng stopped, his eye opened surprised as he looked at Xueqin.
Xueqing was holding his sword close to his body, swinging it around. The coordination between the kid and the sword was perfect, becoming one. Mucheng could feel it, joy and happiness came from the sword that seemed excited to be at Xueqin's hand.
"Loved by the Sword" Mucheng said. It was clear, the kid in front of him had an incredible talent for the sword. Even when sword spirit users had it extremely easy to become one with the sword, they needed to at least learn to use it accordingly before anything else, taking at least a month to anyone, and it would be so refined.
However, the kid in front of him was different, the sword was completely smitten to him. In such a short time, his sword had acquired a minimum of consciousness and was guiding the boy, making their moves together more refined. Mucheng could sense even a little feeling from his greatsword wanting to join them.
Xueqin had entered a trance state. For him, his surroundings had completely disappeared, only being he and his sword. He swung his sword around, at first without much technique, but slowly it was becoming refined. Xueqin could feel the sword as part of himself, exactly moving the way he wanted, even guiding him to correct his movements. It was a beautiful dance where both, Xueqin and the sword, were learning from the other.
After some time, Xueqin stopped. He turned towards Mucheng whose gaze was fixed at him "You finally finished after 2 hours."
Xueqin was shocked by the time, for him, it had only been a few minutes "What happened, master?"
"First of all, come here" Mucheng commanded.
Xueqin nodded and stepped forward "Agh!" Just as he stepped forward, Xueqin felt a great pain all over his body and head, the world started spinning over his view. His body started trembling and he fell to the ground, his sword spirit disappearing as he fell unconscious.
Looking at the kid on the ground, Mucheng had a serious look in his eyes "A two hours trance just as he starts, what a monster." He said surprised "Even if his soul energy consumption is minimum, to be able to last so much, exhausting himself physically, spiritually and his soul energy. What a monstrous talent. Not even the Sword God might have been better."
Mucheng took out a blanket from somewhere, covering Xueqin with it. He sat on the ground, his gaze never leaving the kid next to him "He might be able to accomplish it."
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The next day, Xueqin woke up. Trying to stand up, he grunted, tears almost falling from his eyes. All his body was sore, his muscles itchy and his head seemed to want to explode. Moreover, his stomach growled angrily demanding food.
"It took you long enough" Mucheng said coldly as Xueqin woke up "I would only permit because it was your first day. But after today, your timetable would be controlled by me."
Xueqin didn't really know what he was saying "I am hungry."
"This kid" Mucheng facepalmed. "Take this" He threw some little cube at Xueqin.
Xueqin caught it and looked at it with a strange face. It was a little green cube no more than a centimeter wide. "What should I do with it?"
"Eat it, of course" Mucheng answered "They are traveling supplements, giving enough nutrients for all the day, substituting the meals. At dangerous times, you are not even able to eat normally"
Xueqin looked at the cube with curiosity before putting it inside his mouth "Bland!" Complained Xueqin.
"Don't dare to throw it away!" Mucheng gazed at Xueqin.
If Xueqin had some thoughts of spit it out, all of them disappeared. He gulped, swallowing it all. It had almost no flavor, Xueqin had even drunk water with more taste. However, the effect was real. He found his stomach instantly full, like he had eaten a full course. Not any more food being able to enter his mouth. However, Xueqin was a little down. He liked to eat and this was like taking one of his pleasures.
After finishing it, Xueqing turned to Mucheng asking "What happened yesterday?"
"You entered a trance state and overexerted yourself, surpassing your limits." Mucheng explained "That why all your body might be sore now. It's incredible difficult to enter a profound trance state, even more, while being able to continue moving, treasure every one that you accomplish, and meditate about it. Take out your sword and practice with it."
Xueqin invoked his sword, gripping it with both hands. Xueqin made a thoughtful look as he thought about yesterday. He didn't remember much of when he was in trance, but what he remembered was the feeling. The feeling of gripping the sword and swinging.
Taking that feeling, he started swinging the sword. It wasn't like the end of yesterday where he was at full resonance, but it was clearly much better than at the start. Even lacking technique, each swung carrying certain beauty behind it.
"Stop!" Mucheng ordered, Xueqin instantly stopping "You mustn't overexert yourself, especially when you are young as it would affect your growth." Mucheng said looking thoughtful "You are too weak, you will need to slowly improve your physique."
"Yes, master!" Xueqin shouted up, straightening his back.
Mucheng nodded seeing Xueqin's determination "We will start traveling, the place and time will be a secret for you until we arrive" Mucheng explained "You objective before reaching that place would be this!"
Mucheng lifted his greatsword, a sharp black aura surged around. Over Xueqin's eyes, a light flickered. He could feel the power, destruction and an incredible oppressive feeling from he black aura. The sword much stronger than before.
"What's that?" Xueqin jumped excitedly, his eyes shining brightly.
"This is called Sword Intent. If becoming one with the sword is considered the start, the Sword Intent can be considered as the first step." Mucheng explained "Transmitting your will to your sword, externally manifesting it."
"How can it be done?" Xueqin aked very curiously.
"You must discover for yourself. Every Sword Intent is different as every sword or person is different. You must find your own intent and how to use it" Mucheng said "This would be your test. If we arrive at our destination and you are not able to form your own intent" Killing Intent surged from Mucheng's eyes, making Xueqin flinch and back down "You would have failed. And I won't waste my time with failures."
Xueqin gulped knowing the meaning. If he wasn't able to create a Sword Intent, he would be killed. Not knowing the place nor time limit was putting even more pressure on him. He determined all his self to put all his efforts into it, accomplishing it the sooner the better.
"Let's start training!" Mucheng commanded.