Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul, the Fangtian Halberd, Empowers Me with Filial Piety

Chapter 53 I'm not here to break you up, I'm here to join you.
"You want to learn? That's great. But first, you need to understand one thing... what is sword intent?"

Wu Changkong stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in white, his expression as cold as frost, yet his gaze was like a sword piercing straight to the heart.

Jiang Yi stood upright, looking intently at him, holding his breath.

What is sword intent?

This question stirred something within Jiang Yi.

Sword intent, in many legends and novels, is always described as mysterious and indescribable. If you really want to give it a definition, it is indeed difficult to know where to start.

"The so-called sword intent, spear intent, and even knife intent are, in the final analysis, the concrete manifestation of the Soul Master's will."

"They are not illusory or ethereal, but rather a true manifestation of the Soul Master's will."

Wu Changkong explained softly.

Jiang Yi seemed to understand something; all of this could be collectively referred to as the will of martial arts.

"Before spiritual power becomes systematic, the realm of sword intent is a mysterious and elusive existence, often only accessible to masters of the sword..."

Wu Changkong continued.

The sword masters he mentioned were almost all titled Douluo. In the past, only top-tier experts with sword martial souls could reach such a level.

"But as Soul Masters gradually explore their spiritual power, the hazy cloak of sword intent is also peeled away."

"Sword intent is the perfect fusion of your spiritual power and soul power, thereby imbuing your will into the longsword in your hand, making the sword a part of you, and condensing a special force."

"The same principle applies to other weapons. Therefore, a certain level of mental strength is required to comprehend this kind of artistic conception."

"With your current mental strength, you should be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Wu Changkong nodded slightly to Jiang Yi. Most Soul Douluos only had the Spirit Sea Realm in terms of spiritual power, which was indeed a great advantage for Jiang Yi.

"Teacher, how exactly do we fuse soul power and spiritual power?"

Jiang Yi humbly asked for guidance.

There is no fixed method for this.

Wu Changkong shook his head.

“Everyone has a different martial spirit, personality, and will. My Heavenly Frost Sword Intent originates from extreme cold, but your Fangtian Halberd... is destined to take a different path.”

"but,"

Wu Changkong suddenly changed the subject.

"Practical experience is often the fastest way to understand. In the trials between life and death, one's will is at its purest and most likely to resonate with the soul power within the body."

"Thank you, teacher. I understand."

Jiang Yi bowed respectfully.

Wu Changkong has many of Shrek's flaws, but he is still a very qualified teacher.

"No problem! If you have any further questions, feel free to come to me anytime."

Wu Changkong nodded slightly. As a teacher, it was his duty to answer students' questions.

After saying that, Wu Changkong turned and left.

"When we get back, we can ask Sister Yulai and the others..."

Jiang Yi thought to himself, "With two Super Douluo by my side, it would be a waste not to take full advantage of them."

……

Time is like an hourglass turned upside down; before you know it, most of it has slipped away.

Since Xu Xiaoyan, this cunning little girl, came to Class Zero, the atmosphere in the whole class has become much more lively over the past month.

During the break, Jiang Yi sat in his seat, lost in thought.

In the past month or so, he has not been able to grasp even the slightest trick of the halberd's intent.

The explanation given by Leng Yulai and the other person was even more mysterious than that of Wu Changkong, saying something like, "When you feel that the halberd in your hand can speak, then it has become...".

This made him even more confused.

"Hehe! I'm level 18 now!"

A crisp laugh interrupted his thoughts. Xu Xiaoyan hopped in front of his desk, her eyes curving into crescents, her twin ponytails swaying triumphantly, almost spinning like a windmill.

As she became more familiar with everyone, Xu Xiaoyan stopped hiding her true, mischievous nature.

"Not bad! But I'm already level 33."

Jiang Yi looked at Xu Xiaoyan with amusement.

For some reason, she seems to have developed a competitive spirit with him lately, filled with a unique kind of competitive drive.

"Wow... so fast?"

Xu Xiaoyan pouted, seemingly disappointed, but her bright eyes shone even brighter.

Advancing a Soul Master by one level is a completely different concept from advancing a Soul Venerable by one level. Moreover, level 30 is a significant hurdle in cultivation. "Hmph! Big brother, you big idiot!"

Behind Jiang Yi and the other person, Tang Wuling sat on a chair with her lips pouting.

She felt that her unique position as Jiang Yi's younger sister was about to be challenged.

No! It's already on the verge of collapse.

Tang Wuling looked at Xu Xiaoyan handing water to Jiang Yi again, and a complex feeling welled up in her heart.

Xiao Yan was the same; she was praising their sibling relationship in the dorm just yesterday…

On the other side of the classroom, a cold gaze was quietly observing everyone.

Silver Dragon King - Observing in Secret!
"So this is what humans are like..."

A hint of a smile flashed in Gu Yue's eyes as she observed Tang Wuling's observation of Xu Xiaoyan and Jiang Yi with great interest.

But how could there be such a complicated relationship between just a few human cubs?

Human Sociology +1
Just then, a figure rushed into the classroom, panting and shouting.

"Brothers, something terrible has happened!"

Jiang Yi looked up and saw Xie Xie rush in, hands on his hips, panting heavily.

Before he could speak, Wu Changkong walked in, his calm voice echoing in the classroom.

"According to the academy's arrangements, we will depart tomorrow to participate in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition!"

"Get ready!"

……

The next day, at Donghai Square.

The parking lot is already full of buses, all of which are teams from Donghai City preparing to participate in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition.

The Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition is held every three years and can be considered as preparation for the All-Federation Grand Competition.

Wu Changkong, dressed in white, walked at the front, followed by several students from Class Zero, attracting a lot of attention.

"Xiaoyan!"

As they passed the senior department team, a handsome young man strode over and grabbed Xu Xiaoyan's arm; it was her brother, Xu Xiaoyu.

"Stay close to your teacher during the competition, don't wander off, and admit defeat if you encounter any danger. Safety first..."

Xu Xiaoyu started nagging and giving instructions in a motherly, fussy manner.

This is his sister's first time traveling far from home, and he can't always take care of Xu Xiaoyan during the competition.

If anything happens to Xu Xiaoyan, when he returns home, his father will skin him alive.

"Of course, if they bully you, you must tell me!"

Xu Xiaoyu patted her chest and said, referring naturally to Jiang Yi and the others.

"Okay! I got it, brother!"

Xu Xiaoyan watched with longing as Tang Wuling took Jiang Yi's arm and got into the car, then glared at Xu Xiaoyu with annoyance.

Brother, you ruined my plans!
"Besides, you can't beat them..."

Then, Xu Xiaoyan rolled her eyes and muttered to herself.

After more than a month of training, she witnessed firsthand the abnormal behavior of her group of companions.

With the combined efforts of several people, even a Soul King wouldn't stand a chance. Brother, you're only at the third ring, can you handle it?
"Huh? What did you say?"

Xu Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow, indicating that she hadn't heard him clearly, but Xu Xiaoyan shook off his hand and slipped into the car in a flash.

"It's nothing! I'm off! Goodbye, brother!"

"Am I... being rejected by my younger sister?"

Xu Xiaoyu stood there, scratching her head, looking completely bewildered.

Something seems off about the little girl in this family.

After Xu Xiaoyan got on the bus, everyone in Class Zero had already taken their seats.

Jiang Yi sat in the back row by the window, with Tang Wuling next to him, while Gu Yue sat opposite him.

When Xu Xiaoyan came up and saw this, she had no choice but to obediently sit next to Gu Yue.

"Hehe! Brother, I'm sleepy."

Tang Wuling hugged Jiang Yi's arm, yawned, and fell asleep on his shoulder.

Seeing this domineering demeanor, Xu Xiaoyan on the other side couldn't help but roll her eyes.

You stingy little thing, I'm not here to break you up, I'm here to join you!

Sister Wu Ling!!
(End of this chapter)