Ultra: Dragon Sword Journey

Zhao Ming slowly said to Dagu, if you want to launch more powerful sword moves, you must continuously compress the energy in your body and further upgrade the existing energy in your body.

Dagu nodded thoughtfully after hearing this. He closed his eyes and began to concentrate, trying to compress the energy in his body. The light around him gradually became stronger, and the air around him seemed to be distorted.

After a while, Dagu suddenly opened his eyes, swung the sword in his hand, and a powerful sword energy instantly burst out. This sword energy was more powerful than the previous one, and it directly split the huge rock in front of him into two halves.

Zhao Ming saw this and nodded with satisfaction. He knew that Dagu had mastered the method of compressing energy. With continuous practice, he would be able to unleash even more powerful sword moves.

"This is just the first step. Look forward to my next performance, the truly wonderful new course is about to be presented!" As Zhao Ming's powerful voice rang out, he slowly sat cross-legged with an upright posture, as steady as a towering mountain.

Seeing this, Dagu, who was standing beside him, followed his movements and sat down.

"You should know that the stars in the celestial sphere actually correspond to the acupuncture points throughout our bodies, and there are countless connections between them... For those of us who practice Taoism, we must carefully guide the flow of qi within our bodies, and then use this qi to control the sword in our hands."

Zhao Ming explained softly as he pressed his index and middle fingers together. Then, he began to wave his arms. His movements were so smooth and seamless that it gave the illusion of wielding the power of the stars.

At this moment, the stars in the sky flickered, their dazzling light pouring down, illuminating Zhao Ming's form. From afar, he seemed to merge with the vast starry sky, a breathtaking sight.

Zhao Ming's eyes were tightly closed, his expression solemn and dignified, his whole body immersed in cultivation. He pointed his mind to his Qi, and his Qi to his sword. His joined fingers danced in the air, each movement seeming to draw upon a wisp of mysterious stellar power.

Gradually, Zhao Ming's aura became more and more steady and powerful. Even the air around him seemed to feel his majestic momentum and avoided him.

As he continued to move, the aura emanating from his body became stronger and stronger, and the power of the stars around him became more and more dense, wrapping him tightly like a layer of hazy light fog.

Just as everyone held their breath, Zhao Ming suddenly opened his eyes, and two rays of light flashed across his pupils. At the same time, he quickly raised his right hand and pointed fiercely forward.

In an instant, a gigantic aqua-blue dragon appeared out of thin air above his head. This dragon was enormous, its entire body gleaming with crystal-clear blue light, emitting a terrifying pressure.

A deafening roar echoed through the heavens. The aquamarine dragon opened its bloody maw, revealing sharp fangs. Then, like an arrow shot from a bow, it shot out from above Zhao Ming's head, hurtling straight towards the vast, lofty horizon. Wherever it passed, the wind and clouds shifted, lightning and thunder roared, and it felt as if the entire world trembled.

The dragon, a gigantic beast covered in a layer of scales that shone with a mysterious light, danced freely in the sky. Its agile figure was like a brilliant flash of lightning, swiftly streaking across the sky, leaving behind a beautiful arc.

Then, the giant dragon circled gracefully in the air, surrounding Zhao Ming like a blooming flower.

Zhao Ming slowly stood up, his eyes fixed on the giant dragon circling in the sky, and a satisfied smile gradually appeared on his face. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, radiating confidence and joy.

Dagu, standing nearby, watched Zhao Ming's every move without blinking. He was deeply moved by the spectacular scene before him, and his heart was filled with admiration for Zhao Ming, while at the same time he harbored an infinite yearning for him.

Finally, Dagu couldn't contain his excitement anymore and asked, "Is this the Magic Bullet Dragon that allows you to transform?"

Zhao Ming smiled and nodded, responding: "Yes, this is the Magic Bullet Dragon. However, due to some special reasons, it is now different from the original one." As he spoke, Zhao Ming looked up at the giant dragon in the sky, with an indescribable emotion in his eyes.

Dagu listened quietly to Zhao Ming's words, feeling the mysterious and powerful power emanating from him. He couldn't help but be fascinated and secretly vowed to master this magical cultivation method like Zhao Ming.

So, Dagu turned around, looked at Zhao Ming sincerely, and said, "The path of cultivation is long and arduous, but I am not afraid. As long as I can learn powerful skills like yours, I am willing to stick with it no matter how hard or tiring it is." In order to be able to destroy the final BOSS, the great evil god - Gatanjea, Dagu is also constantly becoming stronger.

Hearing Dagu's resolute answer, Zhao Ming nodded slightly in approval. He then said to Dagu earnestly, "The path of cultivation is indeed bumpy and difficult, and you will encounter countless difficulties and obstacles along the way.

But as long as you have a firm belief and make unremitting efforts, you will be able to constantly break through yourself and make progress. As the ancients said: "The road is long and arduous, and I will search up and down." I wonder if you are truly determined to continue practicing?

In response to Zhao Ming's question, Dagu nodded without hesitation and said, "No problem! I will never give up halfway, please believe me!" Seeing Dagu's firm attitude, Zhao Ming nodded with satisfaction again.

After receiving Zhao Ming's affirmative answer, Dagu was extremely excited. He quickly followed Zhao Ming's instructions and sat down cross-legged. He imitated Zhao Ming and gently placed his hands on his knees, assuming a posture of serious practice.

Legend has it that within this vast universe, every soul carries a unique and enigmatic inscription from ancient times. This inscription, like a treasure trove of boundless ancient spiritual power and the secrets of life, ultimately condensed into a concrete diagram, revered by those who embark on the spiritual journey as the Star Map.

The essence of the stars is hidden deep within every person, like a sleeping beast. Only those who have truly stepped into the threshold of spiritual practice have the ability to awaken it.

However, these star essences vary greatly. Some are as noble as mythical beasts, soaring above the heavens; others are as ordinary as shrimps, fish, and river monsters, lurking among rivers, lakes, and seas. At the same time, the quality of a star essence can also directly reflect the level of a person's talent.

At this moment, Zhao Ming stared intently at the center of Dagu's forehead and gently pointed with his finger.

Instantly, Dagu felt a strange power surge into his mind, as if a long-sealed door had slowly opened. Then, he clearly sensed a new method for summoning the aura of the stars within his mind.

Dagu nervously and excitedly watched Zhao Ming beside him. Zhao Ming moved slightly, his hands quickly forming a series of complex and exquisite hand seals. Dagu didn't dare to neglect it and quickly imitated Zhao Ming's movements, practicing exactly as he did.

When his posture gradually became similar to that shown in the spell, Dagu took a deep breath and began to mobilize the weak spiritual energy that he had just cultivated.

He concentrated on guiding this strand of spiritual energy, causing it to flow slowly along the route depicted by the star map in his mind. As the spiritual energy flowed, Dagu could feel the surrounding natural energy as if it were being pulled by some force, converging towards him.

"The stars in the sky correspond to the acupuncture points on the human body. Drawing qi into the body strengthens oneself and manifests the image of the stars..." Zhao Ming's low voice echoed in Dagu's ears, like a morning bell, guiding him to move forward.

Dagu gritted his teeth, trying to control the direction of the spiritual energy, silently reciting this mantra in his mind. Gradually, the spiritual energy flowed more and more smoothly through the meridians, bringing waves of warmth wherever it passed.

Finally, after much effort, Dagu saw a flash of light before his eyes. He looked closely and saw a dazzling star-like image slowly emerging before him!

At that moment, Zhao Ming's unique and magnetic voice drifted in, like the sound of nature, seemingly imbued with a magical power. As soon as the voice reached Dagu's ears, his restless heart instantly calmed, as if he had entered a world of tranquility and peace.

He slowly closed his eyes, and a marvelous scene suddenly emerged in his mind: Across the boundless expanse of heaven and earth, purple lightning elemental currents surged like surging waves, and mysterious currents danced gracefully in the air like nimble spirits. As if inspired by some powerful force, these elemental currents surged toward Dagu.

In the blink of an eye, countless streams of air flowed through the dense pores on Dagu's skin and continuously penetrated into his body. Dagu felt a coolness flowing through his meridians, bringing him unprecedented comfort and pleasure.

After a moment, Zhao Ming cast his gaze towards Dagu beside him, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. Dagu was now capable of independently channeling the elements of heaven and earth into his body; such talent was truly astonishing. Zhao Ming secretly yearned to see what kind of star essence this promising young man could cultivate.

Suddenly, a dazzling purple light shot up into the sky, accompanied by bursts of roars, and a small but majestic thunder beast appeared in front of everyone.

This thunder beast is less than one meter long and looks like a raccoon, weasel, badger, or raccoon dog. It has long limbs and sharp claws that flash with cold light, and a forked tail that sways gracefully.

It moved as swift as the wind and as fast as lightning, and every movement was accompanied by a deafening thunder. Even more astonishing was that this thunder beast could soar freely in the sky like a flying squirrel, emitting a rich purple lightning light.

"A thunder beast?" Zhao Ming muttered to himself, his thoughts drifting back to the ancient legends of the thunder beast. It was said that this mysterious creature was a divine beast native to this land, possessing the extraordinary ability to control the power of thunder and lightning.

Now that he had witnessed with his own eyes how Dagu had cultivated such a miraculous thunder beast star essence, Zhao Ming couldn't help but suddenly realize, no wonder Dagu had such an amazing talent for thunder and lightning magic, it turned out that everything was destined!

It is no exaggeration to say that if he did not have the lightning attribute affinity granted by the lightning weapon successfully unlocked by the Lightning Key of the Dragon-Slaying Sword, it would be difficult for him to have the outstanding talent for learning lightning magic like Dagu.

Zhao Ming couldn't help but ponder inwardly, and then he said to Dagu: "Okay, Dagu, now quickly open your eyes and take a look at your Star Beast!"

Hearing this, Dagu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze fixed on the mysterious beast that was surrounding his body, flashing with dazzling purple lightning and flying freely.

The beast was incredibly powerful, emitting a terrifyingly powerful aura. Dagu asked suspiciously, "Could this be the image of my astral essence?"

Zhao Ming smiled and nodded in affirmation, explaining, "Yes, it is your Star Beast—the Thunder Beast. As time passes and your cultivation level continues to improve, this Thunder Beast will bring you many unexpected benefits."

As for whether you can continue to launch powerful attacks in the future, it all depends on whether your star essence can grow stronger day by day!"

After hearing Zhao Ming's words, Dagu's eyes instantly lit up with a blazing fighting spirit and unwavering faith. He responded with a resounding voice, "Don't worry, I will definitely go all out and practice diligently to make my Star Essence even more powerful and invincible!"

Seeing this, Zhao Ming nodded with satisfaction, and then began to patiently and carefully teach Dagu a unique and wonderful method, telling him how to release the star power hidden in his body and how to properly use this powerful force for his own benefit.

As Zhao Ming witnessed everything going so smoothly, his deep love for the Dragon-Slaying Sword surged like a tide.

At this moment, the Dragon-Slaying Sword was like a magic key to him. It not only successfully opened up the meridians throughout his body, but also endowed him with an unparalleled powerful physique.

This physique allows him to transform into a Dragon Sword Warrior at will, and unleash jaw-droppingly powerful attacks. Even those seemingly absurd and unrealistic ideas in daily life are now becoming reality in his hands!

However, just as Zhao Ming was immersed in this joy, a mysterious voice suddenly rang out from the space where the Dragon-Slaying Sword was located: "Since the outstanding training talents you two have demonstrated have reached the standard, we will now begin a more in-depth journey of sword experience and induction for you."

Upon hearing this voice, Zhao Ming's face instantly revealed an extremely excited expression, and he muttered to himself, "It appeared again! That's right, this is the voice that belonged to the Venerable Dragon Sword King when the Dragon Sword was upgraded last time!"

Upon hearing this, Dagu, standing nearby, couldn't hide his excitement and nervousness. They knew full well that this unexpected opportunity was both an unprecedented and enormous challenge and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to achieve a breakthrough in their swordsmanship.

And so, under the careful guidance of that mysterious voice, Dagu and Zhao Ming both slowly closed their eyes at the same time, gradually falling into a mysterious and wonderful state...

They seemed to be in an illusory world of swordsmanship, surrounded by a rich sword energy. In this world, they could clearly feel the flow and changes of each sword energy, as if they had become one with the swordsmanship.

As time went on, Zhao Ming and Da Gu gradually grasped the deeper essence of swordsmanship. Their swordsmanship became more refined and more powerful. In the process, they constantly challenged their own limits and broke through their own bottlenecks.

When the two woke up from the illusory world of kendo, they found that their strength had been qualitatively improved. Their eyes were full of confidence and determination, as if they had become true kendo masters.