Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 199 The Second Realm of Sword Dao: Condensing the Sword Soul
"The Mysterious Silk Edict is an invaluable treasure!"

"It seems this swordsmith intended to forge the perfect Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, but why is it only a half-finished product in the end?"

Zhou Ling was somewhat puzzled.

However, with the emergence of the [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling gradually gained some understanding.

The Five Elements Profound Yang Sword requires the inscription of sword imprints with the five elements attributes and the fusion of sword intent with the five elements attributes during its forging process.

Although this Five Elements Profound Yang Sword incorporates the Profound Silk Edict, it only contains three types of attribute sword imprints and sword intent.

Therefore, it is a semi-finished product, and Zhou Ling could sense that the three sword imprints and sword intents on it were not made by the same person.

"Fortunately, it's only a semi-finished product. If it were the complete Five Elements Profound Yang Sword containing the Mysterious Silk Mandate, I might not have been able to suppress it!"

Zhou Ling gently grasped the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword and analyzed its power using [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis].

It contains three sword intents and a wisp of mysterious divine decree.

These three sword intents are metal, fire, and wood, respectively, while the Mysterious Silk Edict is of the fire attribute.

Zhou Ling roughly guessed that the original owner of this Five Elements Profound Yang Sword should have been a fire attribute cultivator.

Analysis shows that these three sword intents have all reached the solidification stage, and with the blessing of the Mysterious Silk Mandate, their power will definitely be even stronger.

I just don't know if I can suppress and subdue the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

In the analysis, the power of the sword energy condensed from the three sword intents seemed to be similar to that of his own Furnace Sword Intent.

However, since it incorporates the Xuan Si Dharma Edict, how powerful is it really?

Zhou Ling wasn't sure either.

"Let's give it a try!"

Zhou Ling muttered to himself, "Like the original Pure Yang Sword Soul, although its power is considerable, its various conditions are not perfect, so the power it can unleash is limited."

These Five Elements Profound Yang materials are excellent in every way, and they also have the Profound Silk Mandate, but fortunately, they are only a semi-finished product.

In short, the Five Elements Sword Seal within it has not yet formed a true closed loop.

Its power is naturally affected.

Moreover, with the assistance of [Intermediate Analysis], one can discover the weaknesses of these sword intents during the suppression process.

If we defeat them one by one, we should still have a significant advantage.

After all, the five elements have mutual restraint and mutual generation.

He had already fully comprehended the Five Elements Sword Intent.

The best tactic is to defeat them one by one and gradually integrate the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

However, he still carefully observed the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, trying to find its weaknesses and reduce unnecessary risks.

With the two talents not reappearing, Zhou Ling knew that he had grasped most of the information he could.

Without hesitation, he immediately stopped.

He circulated his spiritual energy and began to pour it into the sword.

"boom!"

In an instant, a golden sword aura suddenly emerged from the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, condensing into an incomparably sharp golden sword aura!
A faint sword aura condensed on the sword, forming a sword dragon-like shape.

In an instant, golden sword energy filled the surroundings.

Zhou Ling's pupils contracted involuntarily, and the golden light within them solidified, as if reflecting a golden sword.

A vast and boundless sword intent.

Unstoppable, as if slaying gods and demons alike, with a sword in hand, one can fight against heaven and earth!
The sharp sword energy exerted a tremendous pressure on him, almost causing the sword to fly out of his hand and become impossible to hold.

"Furnace Sword Intent!"

Of course, with the guidance of the [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling quickly reacted and directly condensed the Furnace Sword Intent to resist and suppress the golden sword intent.

The sword intent of the furnace condensed into a furnace of fiery sword energy, enveloping the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

It absorbs and refines wisps of golden sword energy.

Instantly, Zhou Ling felt a sense of relief, and the immense pressure exerted on him by the golden sword intent dissipated.

But the golden sword energy did not give in so quickly.

Golden sword beams condensed and constantly collided and clashed with the sword furnace.

Zhou Ling's gaze sharpened, and he increased the injection of spiritual power once again.

The sword energy from the furnace suddenly intensified.

The golden sword energy was equally unyielding.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths... In less than ten breaths, the golden sword intent finally dissipated under the suppression of the furnace sword intent.

"call!"

Zhou Ling also let out a breath, not expecting the golden sword energy to be so powerful.

It should be noted that his Furnace Sword Intent has improved rapidly, and he is already close to condensing a sword soul.

Only under such circumstances can the golden sword intent be suppressed.

Fortunately, with the [Meticulous Detail] talent, the energy consumption is still within an acceptable range.

Then, spiritual energy continued to flow in, stimulating a second sword intent.

Wood-attribute sword intent.

Since the Five Elements Sword Seals within the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword have not yet formed a closed loop, they cannot be controlled by a sword cultivator.

This sword intent will not be activated on its own.

It only unleashes its sword energy when suppressed.

Immediately, streaks of azure sword energy swirled out, eventually transforming into a phantom of azure wood.

Like a towering tree, it exudes an aura of unwavering strength and profound weight.

Although the power of the Azure Wood Sword Qi was considerable, through [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling knew that this Azure Wood Sword Qi was not a sword intent primarily focused on offense.

Instead, it is the Aoki Sword Intent, which focuses on defense and healing.

This makes it relatively easy for him to suppress.

He immediately activated the Golden Dragon Sword Intent.

As the sword energy burst forth, a golden sword beam roared out, instantly coiling around the green wood sword beam like a golden sword dragon.

The effect was immediate; soon, under the entanglement of the golden sword dragon, the green wood sword shadow gradually dissipated.

Zhou Ling felt that his connection with the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword had become even stronger.

Next up is the most powerful fire-attribute sword intent.

The reason why fire-attribute sword intent is said to be the most powerful is because the mysterious silk mantra contained within the sword is of the fire attribute.

The edict contains the power of rules, and even a trace of it is something that a Foundation Establishment cultivator cannot contend with.

Then, Zhou Ling extended his spiritual power again.

Unleash the fiery sword intent.

With a loud "boom!"
The fiery sword intent was unleashed, and in an instant, the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword's flames surged forth, like a raging fire.

The blazing sword energy surged forth, causing Zhou Ling to feel waves of tearing pain all over his body.

He felt as if he were in a vast, open plain, with streaks of fiery clouds crashing down on him from the sky.

These fiery clouds stretched endlessly, covering the sky and earth, and their momentum was truly astonishing.

His arm, which was gripping the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, was trembling uncontrollably, and it looked as if the sword was about to slip out of his control.

All our previous efforts will be in vain.

However, the Rippling Sword Intent within Zhou Ling's body circulated, and a cool sword aura swept outwards, forcefully resisting the fiery sword intent.

However, through [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling could sense that the fiery sword intent was constantly increasing.

Moreover, the sword intent contained within the fiery clouds made his Rippling Sword Intent extremely difficult to deal with.

It seems that this must be the effect of that wisp of mysterious silk decree.

Otherwise, water-attribute sword intent naturally suppresses fire-attribute intent. Even if it is slightly inferior, it can make up for it with the advantage of the attribute.

Zhou Ling thought for a moment, then condensed the Xuanbing Crystal Flame.

The temperature around us suddenly dropped to a freezing point.

Immediately, Zhou Ling felt that the overwhelming fiery sword energy was swept away by gusts of icy energy.

Two opposing air currents collided violently at their point of contact.

Red and blue light burst forth intensely.

Seeing that the Xuanbing Crystal Flame could block the Fiery Cloud Sword Intent, Zhou Ling was overjoyed.

Just as I was about to further enhance the power of the Mystic Ice Crystal Flame, the [Intermediate Analysis] message appeared.

This serves as a warning that the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword could shatter if handled carelessly.

Zhou Ling frowned, feeling that just one more step forward would be enough to suppress the Fiery Cloud Sword Intent. "If I can't increase the power of the Profound Ice Crystal Flame, then I can only rely on other sword intents!"

Zhou Ling's mind raced.

He immediately activated the Furnace Sword Intent again.

The Furnace Sword Intent inherently possesses the attribute of fusing and refining other sword intents.

Originally, directly confronting this Fiery Cloud Sword Intent might not have been a disadvantage.

However, Zhou Ling wasn't entirely confident, and if the two sword intents were too intense, they could damage the sword.

If the sword eventually collapses, then the loss outweighs the gain.

"We still can't suppress it!"

Zhou Ling gasped slightly in surprise.

As the sword energy condensed in the furnace, the sword energy from the fiery clouds in the sky was successively sucked into the sword energy furnace.

But the fiery sword energy rose and fell, seemingly endless.

Even though the Furnace Sword Qi absorbed a large amount of Fiery Cloud Sword Qi, the effect was not obvious for the time being.

A hint of helplessness appeared on Zhou Ling's face; at this moment, half of his spiritual energy had been consumed.

If this stalemate continues, there's not much chance of winning.

But given the current situation, there are no other options.

Either give up on acquiring the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

Either we keep at it and see who lasts the longest.

Zhou Ling, of course, could not give up.

Immediately, he could only grit his teeth and continue to inject spiritual power.

As time continued to pass, Zhou Ling's spiritual power was reduced to less than 30%.

You should know that he is a Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he possesses all five elements attributes, with hundreds of drops of spiritual liquid condensed within his body.

Furthermore, with the added benefit of the "meticulous attention to detail" talent, it still consumes such a huge amount of resources.

This demonstrates the power of the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

[You are suppressing the Fiery Cloud Sword Intent, becoming stronger with each setback +1, Furnace Sword Intent +20]

Just as he was at his wit's end and his spiritual energy was rapidly depleting, a prompt appeared on the panel.

At the same time, the furnace sword energy, which was originally rapidly absorbing the fire cloud sword energy, suddenly erupted like a volcano.

A surge of fiery sword energy rose up.

The scene before Zhou Ling's eyes changed instantly. The furnace sword energy seemed to expand tenfold in an instant, absorbing a large amount of fire cloud sword energy into it.

At the center of the sword energy furnace, a palm-sized sword furnace condensed and took shape.

It exudes an aura of vastness and grandeur.

Zhou Ling felt that the furnace sword energy at this moment was like a mysterious sword formation full of certain rules.

It was somewhat similar to the sword intent emanating from the Pure Yang Sword Soul Stone he had just come into contact with.

"Could this be the Soul of the Forge Sword?!"

Zhou Ling was extremely excited.

The difference between the first and second realms of swordsmanship is like heaven and earth.

Sword intent needs to be comprehended and condensed into a soul, which is even more difficult than breaking through from the ninth level of Qi Refining to the Foundation Establishment stage.

But that's how I condensed myself!
"I wonder if it's because of the 'the more setbacks you get, the stronger you become' talent?"

"Or perhaps the Fiery Cloud Sword Intent contains elements of the Mysterious Silk Mandate?"

Zhou Ling couldn't help but wonder.

After all, comprehending the sword soul and entering the second realm of swordsmanship is a huge watershed for sword cultivators.

Of course, it is also possible that it is a combination of both.

Just as Zhou Ling was pondering this, the fiery sword intent before him dissipated.

Zhou Ling instantly felt a closer connection with the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

The flames and sword energy on the surface of the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword dissipated, leaving it gleaming.

"I've finally mastered the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword!"

Zhou Ling let out a heavy sigh of relief, her face beaming with joy.

Although his spiritual energy is almost depleted, he has not only mastered the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, but also comprehended the Furnace Sword Soul.

Such a huge gain is totally worth it.

Although it was quite taxing, Zhou Ling was very curious and wanted to see how the sword energy he generated would be different after comprehending the sword soul.
Immediately, with a thought, a wisp of spiritual power was injected into the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

A dazzling sword aura condensed, forming a phantom image of a sword aura furnace, its sword light gleaming.

"Several times stronger!"

Feeling the power of the sword energy, Zhou Ling's face showed satisfaction.

puff puff!

At this moment, a series of "poof" sounds rang out, and streaks of sword energy flashed on the surrounding sword platforms.

It emitted a series of trembling sounds.

It seemed as if it was expressing its submission to the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword.

Zhou Ling felt that at this moment, he could collect any sword with just a thought.

Unfortunately, the academy stipulates that only one sword can be accepted.

"What's happening here?"

Why is my sword slipping out of my control?

"Such powerful fiery sword energy?"

"Who triggered this?"

"Zhou Ling, how can this sword energy be so powerful? My precious sword has no power to resist at all!"

At this moment, the other disciples who had entered the Sword Forest also felt the power of the Furnace Sword Intent and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Zhou Ling then absorbed the spiritual energy with a satisfied expression, and the surrounding flames and sword energy dissipated.

After putting away the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, Zhou Ling walked towards the gate.

"Junior Brother Zhou, what just happened? That sword intent was so powerful!"

Having successfully acquired the sword, Chen Bai walked out of the sword forest and headed towards the spot where Instructor Wu was sitting cross-legged. Upon seeing Zhou Ling, he asked with a curious expression.

"It has awakened the sword intent contained within the precious sword!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

If someone claims to have comprehended the Sword Soul Realm on their own, that would be too incredible.

The explanation that it's the sword intent contained within the sword is plausible.

"Such powerful sword intent, Junior Brother Zhou, did you acquire a third-tier treasure sword?"

"congratulations!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Bai also offered his congratulations.

The other disciples behind him also came one after another.

Upon hearing that Zhou Ling had acquired a third-tier treasure sword, they were all filled with shock and envy.

Everyone present wanted to acquire a third-tier sword.

But none of them succeeded.

Having just experienced it, they all knew how difficult it was to acquire a third-tier sword.

This is not just a small difference, it could even be described as a difference of several times.

As expected of a Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment cultivator!
Only someone with such extraordinary talent could successfully suppress and acquire a third-tier sword in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

This guy will likely be an extremely terrifying presence among the inner disciples in the future.

At this moment, all the disciples were horrified.

Zhou Ling felt the shocked gazes of the surrounding disciples and was somewhat surprised, but thinking that others would definitely know when it was time to register, he ignored it.

He then asked Chen Bai, "Senior Brother Chen, what grade did you collect?"

Chen Bai shook his head helplessly and said, "Mine is not as good as Junior Brother Zhou's; it's only a second-tier high-grade, but it's already very good!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

The group quickly approached Instructor Wu.

(End of this chapter)