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Chapter 165 Thunder Sword Stone and Vast Thunder Sword Intent (Please Subscribe)

Azure Cloud Immortal City, Golden Source Tower.

Zhou Ling invited He Zijian and his sister to a spiritual feast. The four of them ate in a private room and talked about their experiences in the past few days since the start of the school term.

"Zhou Ling, I never expected you to become the top Foundation Establishment seed in Xuan Yuan Dao Academy."

"This has truly brought great honor to our Lingxia Immortal City!"

"You're quite a celebrity among the four major academies of Qingyun Immortal City now!"

He Zijian drank the spirit wine and said with some surprise.

However, seeing Zhou Ling make a name for himself in just over ten days, I am genuinely happy.

Becoming the top Foundation Establishment seed is something that countless disciples of the Dao Academy dream of.

"It was a bit of a fluke!"

Zhou Ling could only say modestly.

I never imagined that what happened yesterday would already be known throughout Qingyun Immortal City.

"Brother Ling, this is absolute strength. Let alone winning the championship, even becoming a Foundation Establishment seed is very difficult."

"It is said that Jin Sheng also participated in the Foundation Establishment Seed Assessment of the Nine Heavens Sword Academy, but he was defeated by one move in the end and failed to enter the top eight!"

"I think if you, Brother Ling, participate in the Nine Heavens Sword Domain assessment, you'll probably be able to get into the top eight!"

He Lingyun was also envious of Zhou Ling's achievements. She never expected that among the ten disciples of Lingxia Immortal City, he was the real genius.

"It's rare for us to meet, let's have some drinks!"

Zhou Ling shook his head, changed the subject, and inquired about He Zijian and his sister's situation after entering the Dao Academy.

He Zijian said with great enthusiasm, "The Flying Dragon Battle Academy is the most suitable place for me. I will probably participate in the boundary expansion in a while."

"But before that, I'd like to trouble you to help me forge the Thunder Gang Sword."

"Brother He, isn't it too early to start expanding our territory now?"

Zhou Ling filled He Zijian's bowl with wine and asked.

He Zijian and his sister are far more talented and gifted than him.

Of course, now we've entered the four major academies.

They may not be as outstanding, but with their aptitude, as long as they cultivate steadily, the probability of them entering the Golden Core stage in the future is very high.

"When I applied to the Flying Dragon Battle Academy, I was prepared to hone and improve myself in the pioneering battles."

"The Thunder Sword Intent that I cultivate can only be improved through constant honing. Even if there are opponents in the academy, there is no real life-or-death battle to hone it, so the improvement is limited."

He Zijian took a sip of wine and said in a spirited tone.

Zhou Ling nodded; he was quite familiar with He Zijian's swordsmanship.

In addition, He Zijian's decisive and efficient personality is indeed not suitable for staying in the Taoist academy for arduous cultivation.

Zhou Ling didn't say anything more about this, as everyone has their own cultivation path.

The best thing is what suits you best.

As for the risks involved, He Zijian will likely manage them himself.

"Inside this storage bag are the materials I purchased for forging the Thunderclap Sword: Ink Thunder Crystal and Purple Light Sand."

"Take a look and see what's missing, then add it."

"There is also a Thunder Sword Stone inside. Do you think it's possible to melt it into the Thunder Gang Sword as well?"

"This will increase the power of the Thunder Sword by at least half."

He Zijian took out a storage bag and handed it to Zhou Ling.

"Thunder Sword Stone!"

Zhou Ling was quite surprised.

He immediately scanned the storage bag with his divine sense.

There was no divine imprint on it.

Then I saw about a dozen black crystals inside, with faint flashes of electricity.

Beside it was a black stone about the size of a palm, shaped like an iron sword.

With a thought, Zhou Ling took out the black stone.

"This is the Thunder Sword Stone?"

Holding the black stone in his right hand, Zhou Ling asked with a curious expression.

Although the black stone looked ordinary, he could sense that there seemed to be streaks of lightning sword energy flickering within it.

[You are observing the Thunder Sword Stone. Intermediate Observation +1, Thunderous Sword Intent +1]

With the [Intermediate Observation] level, Zhou Ling felt as if sword light was flashing and whistling on the Thunder Sword Stone, as if a world of swordsmanship was sealed within it.

"This Thunder Sword Stone contains a Thunder Sword Intent at the Great Perfection Realm."

"It was purchased by my family's ancestor at a high price."

"As long as I can integrate it into the Thunder Gang Sword, and then refine the Thunder Gang Sword, I can constantly comprehend it, and my sword comprehension and combat power will be rapidly improved."

He Zijian said to Zhou Ling.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling swallowed hard and carefully examined the Thunder Sword Stone.

The Thunder Sword Stone was even able to merge into the Thunder Sword.

The forging of the Thunder Sword is still manageable, but Zhou Ling is now able to forge second-tier low-grade inscriptions.

He was confident that he could forge the Thunder Gang Sword, but crafting the sword fittings would be a bit troublesome.

As for integrating this Thunder Sword Stone into it, that might not be so easy.

This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for him.

After all, his Furnace Sword Intent is only at the proficient level.

Controlling this Thunder Sword Stone, which contains the essence of a master sword, is not easy.

Generally speaking, when a sword cultivator condenses sword intent, sword energy can be condensed into a fierce aura.

Sword cultivators with different attributes will condense different kinds of qi.

As the sword intent increases, the fierce light transforms into a rainbow, condensing into the oppressive aura of the sword path.

The sword energy condensed by sword cultivators can be applied to magical artifacts, enhancing their power.

The powerful sword energy can even be refined into sword pellets, which are incredibly powerful.

Now, He Zijian wants Zhou Ling to forge the Thunder Gang Sword so that the sword intent on this Thunder Sword Stone can be refined into it.

If successful, He Zijian's combat power will reach a new level.

With a single sword strike, one can draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and condense the intent of thunderous sword energy.

"So, how about it? Can you refine it within three months?"

Seeing Zhou Ling staring intently at the Thunder Sword Stone, He Zijian couldn't help but ask.

After all, the Thunder Sword Stone is extremely precious, and the thunderous sword intent it contains is even more intense. Ordinary second-grade inscription masters may not be able to integrate it into their swords.

However, He Zijian knew that Zhou Ling possessed a second-grade spiritual flame, and with the assistance of the spiritual flame, the success rate would be greatly increased.

"Okay, I'll give it a try!"

After putting the Thunder Sword Stone back into his storage bag, Zhou Ling nodded and said.

Although he wasn't entirely confident yet, upon closer observation of the Thunder Sword Stone, he gained a deeper understanding of the Thunder Sword Intent.

Perhaps with the help of this Thunder Sword Stone, I can comprehend the Thunder Sword Intent.

Moreover, within three months, I was able to accumulate proficiency points.

"I had always wanted to create them, but I couldn't find any Dark Thunder Crystals in Lingxia Immortal City. After arriving at Flying Dragon Academy, I happened to exchange them with a senior brother."

"He also participated in the boundary expansion war and found these precious Molei crystals from other boundaries."

"Therefore, I also want to forge the Thunder Gang Sword as soon as possible so that I can participate in the boundary expansion war."

He Zijian continued.

Zhou Ling picked up the wine pot and added wine for He Zijian.

Hearing He Zijian's words, he seemed to be deep in thought.

Perhaps we should find some time to visit other realms and look for resources.

After all, to activate the Five Elements Thunder Body, a considerable number of second-tier or higher spiritual objects are required.

Moreover, he possesses an interdimensional portal.

This saves a lot of money compared to others.

Moreover, Master said that there are plenty of resources over there, and most cultivators practice body-refining techniques.

If you enter on your own, you can also improve your body refinement cultivation.

Zhou Ling was somewhat tempted.

Of course, the cost of five mid-grade spirit stones to activate a spatial teleportation is something he is still hesitating about.

If you are teleported there and not only fail to gain resources but also encounter danger, then you will have suffered a huge loss.

However, for disciples of the Dao Academy, if the teleportation array is activated uniformly, the cost will be relatively reduced.

Thinking about this, Zhou Ling felt that he should further improve his cultivation, especially his spiritual cultivation.

Now, with the help of [Divine Soul Like a Blade], he is able to condense divine soul attacks, but the power is still not very great.

As long as I can condense a divine soul secret technique attack, then I will have the means to go to this other world.

After all, cultivators with strong physical bodies usually don't have high spiritual cultivation.

"Brother, are you planning to refine this Thunderous Sword into your natal treasure?"

After taking a sip of the medicinal soup, He Lingyun pursed her red lips and asked.

"Yes! I have already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining. If nothing unexpected happens, I will prepare to establish my foundation next year or the year after, as long as I can obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill."

"With the help of a natal treasure to fight against the lightning tribulation, the success rate of Foundation Establishment can also be increased by 10%."

"Moreover, after refining it into a natal treasure, the quality of this Thunder Gang Sword will also improve as my cultivation level increases."

He Zijian nodded.

"A natal treasure!"

Hearing this, Zhou Ling felt even more pressure.

He Zijian trusted me so much that he actually wanted to refine the Thunder Gang Sword into his natal treasure.

A natal artifact is of utmost importance to a cultivator. Once a suitable natal artifact is found, cultivation becomes twice as effective with half the effort.

It can not only enhance combat power, but also assist in breaking through realms.

Some cultivators even need the assistance of their natal magic weapon to overcome the Foundation Establishment Tribulation.

Of course, one's natal item is not limited to magical artifacts; it can also be a spirit beast, a spirit creature, or something else entirely. A natal magical artifact is undoubtedly of paramount importance to cultivators, so they generally choose the one most suitable for them.

And it must be perfect.

The fact that He Zijian entrusted such an important treasure to Zhou Ling for forging shows his trust in Zhou Ling.

"This Thunder Sword contains the most powerful and yang thunderous sword intent. If it is refined into a natal treasure and used to help me overcome the Foundation Establishment Tribulation, the sword intent it contains is very likely to be enhanced further."

"Once I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, my comprehension of the second realm of swordsmanship will come naturally."

"This way, I can at least comprehend the second realm of swordsmanship before forming my core."

He Zijian had clearly already planned his cultivation path.

After all, from the moment he chose the Flying Dragon Battle Academy, he decided to take the path of training instead of cultivating.

Zhou Ling nodded. Since He Zijian trusted him so much, he promised to do his best to forge a perfect Thunder Gang Sword for He Zijian.

The four then continued their discussion about the Taoist academy and sword forging.

After finishing their meal, they went to the nearby market to buy some items for cultivation.

The prosperity of Qingyun Immortal City is more than ten times that of Lingxia Immortal City.

Foundation Establishment cultivators can be seen everywhere on the streets, and even Golden Core cultivators are occasionally encountered.

The market sells a wide variety of items, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 3.

Some high-end stores even have fourth-tier treasures.

"Xin'er, is there anything you need to buy?"

As soon as they entered the market, Zhou Ling asked Wang Xin.

"I want to buy some medicinal herbs! Nothing else!"

Wang Xin thought for a moment and then said.

"Alright, let's go explore the medicinal herb area first!"

Zhou Ling smiled.

"Zhou Ling, I need to go buy some items to aid the Haoyang Bird's cultivation. We'll take our leave now, and meet again when we have time!"

He Lingyun and Zhou Ling spoke.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling nodded, then said goodbye to He Zijian and his sister.

He then led Wang Xin toward the medicinal herb area in the south of the market.

He Zijian and his sister then headed towards the western area.

Before long, Zhou Ling and his companion emerged from a quaint and ancient pharmacy.

The pharmacy had a full range of medicinal herbs, and they quickly bought all the herbs Wang Xin needed.

The main ingredients are the medicinal materials for refining Qi-Harmony Pills and Soul-Nourishing Pills.

It cost several hundred low-grade spirit stones, and Zhou Ling naturally bore these costs.

Afterwards, Zhou Ling took Wang Xin to stroll around the secondhand stalls in the market.

Hoping to find some treasures through the "Treasure Hunt in the Mountains" feature.

Sure enough, his hard work paid off, and he found many good things.

The most valuable item among them was a Purple Thunderwood Sword.

The inscription on this purple thunderwood sword is damaged, and the blade is tainted by evil energy, so it no longer has much power.

However, through [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling knew that as long as it was tempered by beast flames and the inscriptions on it were repaired, this Thunderwood Sword would be able to unleash its formidable power.

In addition, there are four damaged spiritual artifacts. These artifacts are beyond repair, but the second-tier spiritual objects they contain can be absorbed to accelerate the activation of the Five Elements Thunder Body.

Therefore, Zhou Ling tried every means to buy them.

They even discovered three damaged second-tier puppets.

Through [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling was also able to analyze the weaknesses of these puppets.

However, since the puppet soul imprint has not yet been cultivated, it cannot be repaired yet.

But keeping it will definitely be useful.

They spent the whole afternoon shopping and bought everything they needed.

Besides the spiritual items found online and the elixirs purchased by Wang Xin.

Zhou Ling also purchased some spiritual soil and spiritual grains, as well as materials for building a boiler.

He plans to start building the spatial spiritual realm next.

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As night falls, in a secluded dwelling in the southern district of Xuanyuan Taoist Academy.

Inside the cultivation room, Zhou Ling held the Thunder Sword Stone in his hand, examining it intently.

[You are observing the Thunder Sword Stone. Intermediate Observation +1, Thunderous Sword Intent +1]

[You are currently performing the Thunderous Sword Intent. Illusion Simulation +1, Thunderous Sword Intent +1, Divine Soul +3]

A prompt appeared on the panel.

The scene before Zhou Ling's eyes changed immediately.

The jet-black Thunder Sword Stone suddenly began to hum, and faint strands of lightning flashed across its surface.

Zhou Ling knew that this Thunder Sword Stone contained a Thunder Sword Intent at the Great Perfection of the First Realm.

As the [Illusion Simulation] changed, the Thunder Sword Stone instantly roared with thunder, and streaks of sword light flashed out.

In a short while, these sword beams filled the entire training room.

puff puff!

Deep sword marks were carved into the ground and walls.

Upon closer inspection, these sword energies condensed into various illusory lightning sword shapes.

Some shot straight into the sky, some cleaved horizontally through the air, and some fell like meteorites, their power astonishing.

It looked chaotic, but Zhou Ling could feel himself being enveloped by a vast and powerful sword intent.

Having already grasped the essence of the Furnace Sword Intent, he knew that this was the cultivation process of the Thunder Sword Intent.

Each sword beam was accompanied by a sword intent.

He Zijian's swordsmanship skills mostly came from his insights gained from this Thunder Sword Stone.

The fact that he entrusted this Thunder Sword Stone to me shows how much he trusts me.

However, the Thunder Sword Intent is extremely powerful and fierce, and it is not so easy to cultivate and comprehend it.

Requires a lightning-attribute spiritual root.

Moreover, the Thunder Sword Stone is sealed, making it difficult for others to break the seal.

Zhou Ling is only able to express the sword intent within the Thunder Sword Stone by using the [Performance Illusion Simulation].

Moreover, this kind of simulation effect is much better than directly cultivating and comprehending through the Thunder Sword Stone.

After all, it is constantly deducing and interpreting on its own. As long as Zhou Ling's divine sense is sufficient, he can even directly condense the sword intent of the Thunder Sword Stone Sword Cultivator.

This is an effect that ordinary cultivators could never achieve through cultivation and enlightenment.

Before long, streaks of lightning-like sword energy gradually swirled and condensed in the air, as if summoned, rapidly merging together until finally coalescing into a gigantic lightning sword phantom several meters long.

It exudes a fierce and incredibly powerful aura.

[You are observing the Thunderous Sword Intent. Intermediate Observation +1, Thunderous Sword Intent +3]

[You are analyzing the Thunderous Sword Intent. Intermediate Analysis +1, Thunderous Sword Intent +3]

A series of profound artistic conceptions emerged in Zhou Ling's mind, and he quietly experienced this rare insight into the way of the sword.

After observing for a long time, Zhou Ling suddenly had a thought, and the Fire Qi Sword flew out, bursting forth with fiery energy, like rolling molten lava.

"cut."

With a soft shout, Zhou Ling unleashed a burst of intense energy from his Fire Qi Sword, which immediately struck the Thunder Sword in the air.

The Thunder Sword, blazing with lightning, seemed to possess a spirit of its own, and slashed down with unstoppable force.

"boom!"

A burst of fire and a surge of thunder, two fierce and intense sword energies clashed heavily together in mid-air.

The entire training room was instantly filled with sword energy, and streaks of sword light annihilated each other and disappeared.

boom!
The fiery sword light shattered with a loud crack, and the fiery aura dissipated and disappeared.

A terrifying barrage of lightning sword light swept down towards Zhou Ling.

"what!"

Zhou Ling was startled.

Although I knew I was in an illusion, everything felt so real, as if an endless domain of thunderous swords was descending upon me.

call!
The next moment, the lightning sword light dissipated.

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed again.

The crystal chandelier cast a soft glow.

Lei Jianshi was still held in Zhou Ling's hand.

"The power of this Thunder Sword Intent at the Great Perfection stage is far greater than that of my Furnace Sword Qi."

"Moreover, in the [Illusion Simulation], this thunderous sword intent is almost complete, and its power has increased even more."

Zhou Ling murmured.

At the same time, based on his understanding from the illusion just now, he formed a sword incantation with both hands and tried to condense thunderous sword energy.

Although he did not have a lightning-attribute spiritual vein in his body, he had the original [Lightning Qi] talent, which was enough to cast ordinary lightning-attribute spells.

The Thunderous Sword Intent is not complicated; it is even simpler than the Furnace Sword Intent.

It seems to be the simplest of truths, yet it is filled with immense power, using force to break through laws.

The mighty sword intent, vast and unstoppable, can break through anything.

Zhou Ling felt a glimmer of understanding and realized why He Zijian had chosen to go and explore new territories as soon as possible.

This vast and mighty sword intent can only be comprehended to a higher level through constant battles and honing one's skills.

It's not about arduous practice; improvement comes with consistent effort over time.

Or rather, actual combat is the best way to cultivate sword intent!

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(End of this chapter)