Sea Cultivation: Giant Ships and Heavy Artillery Knock on the Door to All Races

Chapter 125: Sword Enlightenment, the Sword of the Gentleman

"I really need these five thousand spirit stones, so I will use all my strength. Do you need to recover?"

"need!"

Lin Qianfan really needs to recover.

Entering the phantom invisible state is not really escaping into the shadows. How can a Qi-refining cultivator do that?
It is just a very sophisticated method of concealing one's breath, blurring one's vision, and hiding. The consumption of spiritual energy cannot be ignored, and it is not a conventional method that can be used without limit.

While Lin Qianfan stopped to recover, the Colosseum arranged other fights, and Lin Qianfan began to recall the personnel structure of the Lin family in Xiancheng.

"Lin Liqiu, one of the previous generation of foundation-building seeds of the Lin family, failed once when he was forty years old. His personal combat power should be able to rank among the top three in the Qi Refining Realm of the Lin family in Xiancheng."

The Foundation Establishment Seed only has the cost price advantage when it is exchanged for the Foundation Establishment Pill for the first time. Such an important strategic resource cannot be continuously invested in losers. If you want to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill again, you must buy it at a price of 20,000.

This is also the reason why Lin Liqiu failed to establish his foundation at the age of forty, and now he is in his fifties and still has not collected enough spirit stones. Twenty thousand is much more than forty thousand, which is very stressful.

With his strength, he could make money quickly by taking shortcuts, but the core members of the family would not touch shortcuts until their path was fully developed.

Because the inconsistency between knowledge and action is the biggest flaw in one's state of mind, it often becomes a stumbling block when breaking through.

"Defeat him and we should be able to complete the second phase of the plan."

Lin Qianfan's first phase of the plan was to collect evidence of corruption against the target. He had already done enough in this regard. Although it was not perfect, it was sufficient.

Because after achieving the target, you can still use the Questioning Talisman to get the answers you want.

The second phase of the plan is to establish extremely high prestige.

The opponents that Lin Qianfan defeated head-on during this period were all well-known and powerful fighters.

Every time he defeats someone, he can absorb their prestige, and finally defeating the top master of the Lin family in Xiancheng will form a closed loop, so that no one can question Lin Qianfan's strength and ability, and then no one will stop him from doing things.

The third phase of the plan is to arrest people one by one based on the evidence collected during this period.

Pulling out the radish will bring out the mud. As long as we can find solid evidence and catch a few iconic termites, we will definitely be able to reveal some accomplices.

As for whether this will offend people?

How could the people of Yanglongwan be afraid of offending the Lin family of Xiancheng? Handling a case by imperial decree is all about privilege!
Will someone assassinate Lin Qianfan in order to protect themselves?
The only one who could pose a life-threatening threat to Lin Qianfan, especially without the restrictions of this small arena, is a peerless genius.

There are no so-called geniuses in the Yulong Islands. Even Lin Qianxue, who has ice spiritual roots, cannot be considered one for the time being. Only those who have walked their own unique path with excellent fundamentals can be considered geniuses.

What about the tricks?

With the Silver Scale in hand, no other tricks would work unless the foundation-building cultivator from the Lin family of Xiancheng came to take action personally.

But if the Lin family has become corrupt to this point, there is no need for them to continue to develop.

After the break, both sides took to the stage one after another.

"This should be the peak showdown of the Ichthyosaur Islands, right?"

"Of course, both sides in the arena are Lin family foundation-building seeds."

"It's hard to say. The Lin family's Foundation Establishment Seed status only means it has a high cultivation value, which doesn't completely match its combat power. Some Foundation Establishment Seeds don't have very strong combat power either. I've personally seen a Foundation Establishment Seed with very average combat power."

"really?"

"Of course! The world of immortal cultivation isn't all about fighting and killing. We also need outstanding talents in various fields. However, human energy is limited, and we can often only focus on one or two aspects."

"This brother has a point. Foundation Establishment Seeds do not necessarily represent combat effectiveness, but I know this Lin Liqiu. His personal strength is extremely strong. An ordinary late Qi Refining cultivator cannot last more than three moves in his hands. This match should be a challenge of equal strength."

"Doesn't that mean this might be the last one?"

"Probably!"

"I bet fifty on Lin Qianfan to win! Don't underestimate his youth; his record is undeniable."

"I bet fifty on Lin Liqiu to win! After years of experience, he is sure to win today."

The crowd who were originally watching started to place bets when they realized that it would be difficult to find a challenger stronger than Lin Liqiu. Even those who had originally come to watch the fight without intending to place a bet started to pay money to give it a try.

"please!"

"war!"

Lin Liqiu's methods are very similar to Lin Qianfan's. He is also a cultivator with golden spiritual roots. He is also a sword cultivator and he also uses agile and fast swordsmanship.

With the same inheritance, similar realm, and similar methods, the two of them fought to a standstill for a while, and only two golden shadows that appeared and disappeared were left in the field.

Most viewers only knew that the dark golden shadow represented Lin Qianfan and the bright golden shadow represented Lin Liqiu, but they could not see the others clearly.

"Ah this..."

“Isn’t that exciting enough?”

"Um...how exciting is it?"

"Tit for tat!"

Although both were at the Qi Refining Stage, only those in the late Qi Refining Stage could barely see the details of the confrontation between the two, while the audience in the early and middle stages of Qi Refining could only see the violent fireworks produced by the occasional collision of the two top-grade magic weapons.

"It's the same inheritance system, but there's no way to break it."

As soon as the expert made a move, Lin Qianfan discovered this problem and it seemed that his advantage could not be brought into play.

What are Lin Qianfan’s advantages?
Complete Golden Elixir inheritance, thousands of actual combat experiences, superb skills honed over many years, highly adapted exclusive equipment, and an extraordinary fighting mentality that has transcended the Qi Refining Realm.

But today's opponent also possesses these things. Lin Liqiu and Lin Qianfan are on similar paths, but Lin Liqiu is more than twenty years older than Lin Qianfan. Twenty years can accomplish a lot.

He completed his own golden elixir inheritance, practiced in actual combat countless times, focused on honing his combat skills, equipped himself with equipment that suited him, gradually accepted the fact from the decadence after the failure of foundation building, and washed away the worldly desires to regain the clear mind of his youth.

"You are strong!"

They were separated by swords and separated for a short time, and there was a hint of solemnity in the eyes of both sides.

Lin Qianxue's previous news mentioned that Lin Liqiu was good at swordsmanship and attacking, but his overall strength could only be ranked in the top three, because he had accumulated a lot of foundation-building seeds that failed over the years.

But after actually taking action, Lin Qianfan was convinced that the other party could now be called the best. The other party was the kind of person who had already found his future direction, but had not had time to put it into practice. If he built his foundation now, he would most likely succeed even without external objects.

"You are also very strong. You are the strongest opponent I have encountered so far."

Lin Liqiu had watched several of Lin Qianfan's battles and admitted that Lin Qianfan was very strong, much stronger than his previous self, but he was still confident that he could defeat him today. However, the actual fight was not the case.

Lin Qianfan's combat skills are incredibly solid, which should not appear in a man in his twenties. Obviously, in addition to talent, this requires countless days and nights of hard work and countless fights.

"I have a reason to win, come again!"

The stronger the opponent, the more it can inspire Lin Liqiu's fighting spirit. The stronger his fighting spirit, the stronger his sword power. It seems that each sword is sharper and more aggressive than the previous one, and even has a hint of artistic conception.

However, Lin Qianfan obviously does not have this ability yet. His output intensity seems to be relatively fixed, with an upper limit on intensity, which seems difficult to transcend.

“What is my path?”

Unconsciously, Lin Qianfan entered a strange state. His body was still instinctively swinging the sword, but his mind had entered another level.

Lin Qianfan still remembered the last time he went to challenge Jiu Ye, Jiu Ye said that he had learned too many things, he knew everything and was very skilled, but he had nothing of his own.

How do you define something as your own?

Lin Qianfan couldn't help but ask himself.

Can Qi-refining monks create new and useful things?
Obviously impossible!
The world of cultivating immortals has been developing for countless years, and the things that can still be passed down today are without exception very streamlined things that have been refined through the test of time.

Even the most rubbish first-level inheritance has a group of people who are highly suitable for it. It is a bit too ambitious to talk about innovation for Qi-refining monks.

Then what can be your own?
Only the sword intent belongs to you!
The sword is tangible. Every move Lin Qianfan uses is in the shape of a sword. It is the external manifestation of kendo. If you can do it, I can do it, and he can do it too. As long as you practice diligently based on your talent, you can do it.

The sword also has meaning. This is an intangible thing that not everyone has. Even if they have it, the sword meaning displayed by two people with the same inheritance will be different. It is unique to oneself.

"What is my sword intention?"

Lin Qianfan had thought about this question several times, but he had no clue. After all, sword intent corresponds to the second realm in kendo practice.

Logically speaking, one should seek the meaning of the sword after building the foundation. This way the difficulty will be much lower. Other sword practitioners also do this.

But kendo is kendo, and it is a relatively independent path. In history, there are many people who practice kendo faster than those who practice realm cultivation.

Only those who have mastered the second-level methods before building the foundation can be called a genius. Although Lin Qianfan has no obsession with this, the opportunity is now in front of him and he cannot give up easily.

"Is it a guardian?"

The first thing Lin Qianfan thought of was the Sword of Guardian. As a member of the family and a child raised by this land, he certainly had the obligation to protect it and kill all invading enemies!
“I have protection, but this is not and should not be the whole of my life.”

It is true that Lin Qianfan is a member of the Lin family, but Lin Qianfan has higher pursuits. Neither the path to Nascent Soul that is right before his eyes, nor the illusory eternal immortality can restrain him!
"Is it killing?"

Lin Qianfan thought of the Sword of Slaughter again. Both the Storm Ocean in this life and the Great Qin Dynasty in the previous life were facing the vigilance of foreign enemies. As long as the alien races were determined to destroy the human race, the killing would continue!
“There is killing, but that’s not all I am.”

Imposing racial responsibility on an individual is kidnapping, and no one can afford it. Lin Qianfan considers himself not a superhero, and does not advocate individual heroism. He can only take care of himself when he is weak, and help the world when he is strong.

"Is he invincible?"

The road to invincibility naturally requires an invincible sword. This does not mean that you can conquer everything without ever being defeated, but that you have a strong core that allows you to move forward courageously and scale all peaks!

"I am definitely invincible, but that's not all I am!"

Lin Qianfan himself possesses this powerful core. Every step he takes is firm, and every bit of strength is under his complete control. Lin Qianfan believes that the invincible sword is already in his hands.

"... "

When the battle between the two men reached its most intense stage, Lin Qianfan suddenly entered this state of "questioning his conscience", and every move he made thereafter was an instinctive response of his body. Although this instinctive response was excellent, its intensity was greatly reduced.

"This is?!"

As the opponent, Lin Liqiu discovered the problem first, because he had encountered this state before, but he only got a little help from it, which started the transformation process. This time, Lin Qianfan obviously had a deeper epiphany.

"Kendo enlightenment!"

The sudden enlightenment of swordsmanship can be compared to the breakthrough of Qi-refining monks to build their foundation. It is both an opportunity and a challenge.

Of course, this is just an analogy, because nothing can compare with refining Qi to impact the foundation. After all, the way of realm is the path to longevity that can increase lifespan, and everything else is just an addition on this basis.

A trace of confusion flashed through Lin Liqiu's mind.
Should he take this opportunity to go all out to defeat Lin Qianfan who is in a bad state, interrupt his hard-earned epiphany and take away the huge bonus?
Or should I maintain the current intensity and continue to feed Lin Qianfan with moves until Lin Qianfan finishes his epiphany and then defeats me with force?

The time of hesitation was short. Lin Liqiu chose to go against his desire for spirit stones and foundation-building pills and continue to teach Lin Qianfan some moves.

It is true that the rules of the ring are the most important, and defeating the opponent is understandable, but Lin Liqiu would rather not have such a victory.

As a sword cultivator, he has his own pride. Isn't it another kind of victory to help another sword cultivator succeed?
As for the spirit stones, they are just external objects and will only take a little more time.

Whether it is sword cultivation or any other path, they are all similar. They all require the unity of knowledge and action, and the use of actions to practice the ideas in the heart. This is the Tao!
Isn’t this brief entanglement also a test of Lin Liqiu’s own conscience?

(End of this chapter)