The next day.
Liu Rusi began teaching Ling Feng spells.
Previously, Ling Feng's cultivation was insufficient, so she had not taught him. However, now Ling Feng was barely able to practice.
"Spells are the mysteries of heaven and earth!"
"For ordinary warriors, practicing spells may take a lifetime without success! Even if one succeeds in practicing, if they are not an immortal, they cannot use them frequently!"
"Otherwise, it will harm the enemy and injure oneself!"
"I have many spells that I know. Today, I will teach you a relatively simple one, called… the Ten Thousand Sword Technique!"
Ling Feng was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.
The Ten Thousand Sword Technique…
Just the name sounded impressive.
In Liu Rusi's words, it was considered a relatively simple spell?!
Was it that his understanding of spells was too limited, or was Liu Rusi's perspective too lofty?
Liu Rusi pointed her finger, and a sword qi shot out from her fingertip. The sword qi split in the air, transforming one into two, two into four…
In the blink of an eye, the sky was filled with countless sword qis.
Dense and numerous, forming the magnificent spectacle of ten thousand swords soaring into the sky!
"This is the Ten Thousand Sword Technique, one sword transforms into ten thousand swords! Commanding ten thousand swords is like deploying troops, advancing and retreating freely!" Liu Rusi explained calmly.
She moved her finger slightly.
The sword qi spiraled around her, advancing and retreating in an orderly manner, obediently following her commands.
The sword qi even intertwined in the air to form two large characters… Ling Feng.
Then the sword qi dissipated.
Liu Rusi explained the essentials of the Ten Thousand Sword Technique to Ling Feng. "You should practice well. Although this Ten Thousand Sword Technique is considered a relatively simple spell, it cannot be compared to ordinary imperial-level techniques. It would take an average person a lifetime to grasp its intricacies. However, you have good comprehension; perhaps in a few years, you might succeed."
Ling Feng nodded. "I will work hard."
He then sat cross-legged and began to comprehend the Ten Thousand Sword Technique.
Gradually, he entered a state of emptiness where he was oblivious to everything around him.
Sword qi began to emanate from his body.
Liu Rusi noticed this scene and immediately widened her eyes. "This… this is enlightenment?! He just reached enlightenment like that?!"
"Oh my, my dear disciple actually has such comprehension?!"
Liu Rusi had long known that Ling Feng's understanding was extraordinary.
But this scene still left her utterly astonished. "Such comprehension would be incredibly shocking even in the Immortal Realm!"
Thinking of this, her eyes sparkled. "Perhaps one day, my dear disciple will be able to help me accomplish that task."
An hour later.
Ling Feng suddenly opened his eyes.
With a thought, a sword qi flew out from him, splitting in the void.
One became two, two became four, four became eight…
In an instant, ten thousand swords hovered in the air!
The Ten Thousand Sword Technique was complete!!
Although it was significantly weaker than Liu Rusi's demonstration, it was indeed the authentic Ten Thousand Sword Technique!
Liu Rusi looked somewhat dazed…
How long did it take her to learn the Ten Thousand Sword Technique?
A month? Two months?
With her talent, she would also be renowned in the Immortal Realm!
But Ling Feng?
He only took an hour!!
If she was considered a prodigy, what was Ling Feng?
The Child of Destiny?
The Chosen One of Heaven and Earth?
The protagonist of luck?
Liu Rusi thought of the protagonists she had read about in novels and then walked over to Ling Feng, patting his shoulder, saying earnestly, "My dear disciple, the task of saving the world will be up to you from now on."
Ling Feng was taken aback.
What had his master just said?
"Novels say that people like you are the protagonists of destiny, favored by heaven and earth, destined to save the world in the future."
"Master, you should read fewer mundane novels," Ling Feng said, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.
"In any case, you've initially succeeded in practicing the Ten Thousand Sword Technique. Now, you just need to become familiar with it. As for other spells… dear disciple, have you ever heard the saying, 'One move can dominate the world!'"
"With this Ten Thousand Sword Technique alone, you can roam the Sky Realm!"
"I'm off to drink," Liu Rusi said, hugging a wine jar and running off to drink alone.
In reality, she was a bit shaken by Ling Feng's performance.
However, as she continued to drink, she thought about how Ling Feng was her disciple, and she couldn't help but feel proud and elated. "Haha, such a super invincible genius is my disciple! If those old fellows in the Immortal Realm knew about this, wouldn't they be envious of me? Haha, I'm flying high!!"
Not long after, Gu Linglong and Leng Ningshuang arrived at Misty Peak.
"Senior brother, senior brother, the rankings of the Heavenly List have come out! You and the Boundless Heaven Sword Saint are tied for first place on the Heavenly List!" Gu Linglong exclaimed excitedly.
The Heavenly List was the most prestigious ranking in Da Zhou.
To be on the Heavenly List was a mark of supreme honor!
And to reach the top of the Heavenly List!
It was a matter that could leave a mark in history!
Moreover, Ling Feng was so young and had reached the top of the Heavenly List!
According to Gu Linglong's words…
"For the next five hundred years! The Great Zhou will remember my junior brother's name!"
And Leng Ningshuang also said…
"Junior brother will become the legend of this era. Wherever the sun shines, any so-called martial arts prodigy will pale in comparison before him!"
The other disciples of White Cloud Sect chimed in…
"Yes, the two senior sisters are right!"
As for Ling Feng reaching the top of the Heavenly List, he didn't pay much attention.
While the outside world changed with the winds, Ling Feng enjoyed a carefree life on Misty peak, practicing the Ten Thousand Sword Technique when he had the time, cooking, inviting people to dinner, and drinking…
Even without much practice, his cultivation was still unreasonably rising steadily.
Half a month passed.
He was just one small step away from the Martial Saint realm.
One day.
Ling Feng, who hadn't practiced for nearly ten days, was lying under the shade of a tree, napping. A gentle breeze played with his hair, and the scene before him was picturesque.
During this time, Ling Feng felt relaxed and happy.
He didn't have to fight or kill.
He just enjoyed life.
He even temporarily set aside his cultivation.
"While cultivation is good, neglecting the other wonderful things in the world for the sake of it isn't right. I should take some time to calm my mind and relax."
Ling Feng gazed at the rising sun in the distance, the misty mountain peaks, and smiled slightly, feeling as if he had transcended in the presence of such beauty.
[Ding!]
[The host has not practiced for ten days, realizing the importance of balancing work and rest, and comprehending the true essence of cultivation. Reward: Martial Saint cultivation!]
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Buzz!!
Ling Feng's cultivation surged violently within him.
The barrier of Martial Venerable was shattered!
He became a Martial Saint just like that.
Ling Feng paused for a moment. "I just wanted to take a break. Why could I break through to Martial Saint like this?"
It didn't make sense.
"System, do you get anxious if you don't issue rewards for a day?"
[Hehe]
Ling Feng's eyes widened. It actually admitted it!!
[This system issues rewards based on reasoning. Please do not question the procedures of reward distribution.]
After listening to the systems righteous claims, Ling Feng suspected that the system's reward distribution procedures were merely a formality—just making up a reason and then tossing out a reward.
However, he had no evidence.
He stretched lazily. "Well, it's good to have broken through to Martial Saint. The Seven Nations Tournament is about to start, and I should head to the royal capital."
Having rested enough, he began to feel excited about the Seven Nations Tournament.
He wondered what kind of experts would participate.