Peerless Empress: One Woman, One Sword, Slaying Through Myriad Realms

After Duan Hong and Liu Yu'er went outside, Ye Wuxi meditated for a moment, then took out two white jade spirit fruits and swallowed them.

The moment the white jade spirit fruit entered his stomach, it immediately unleashed a warm energy that surged directly into Ye Wuxi's mind.

The next moment, a light surged in Ye Wuxi's eyes, and he felt incredibly clear-headed, as if he had become one with the world.

The Cold Moon Sword was drawn, its blade flashing, and sharp sword energy silently sliced ​​through the entire massive cave.

Ye Wuxi continuously unleashed the first three moves of the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Sword technique, the dense sword energy slicing the ground to pieces.

Ye Wuxi continuously channeled his energy, took steps, and swung his sword. Only flashes of sword light and crisscrossing sword energy could be seen in the cave.

Ye Wuxi felt himself sinking into a profound and ethereal state, gaining many new insights into the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Sword. Previously difficult-to-understand aspects suddenly became clear.

As Ye Wuxi's understanding deepened, her swordsmanship became increasingly elegant and sharp.

The first three sword techniques seemed to come alive in Ye Wuxi's hands; the sword moves broke free from their constraints, flowing freely and unrestrained.

The sword in her hand seemed to transform into a gust of wind, traversing the void and annihilating everything.

The wind, in her perception, was no longer just the wind, but had transformed into streaks of sword energy, its will directed to annihilate everything in its path.

After a moment, the sword in her hand seemed to transform into a raging fire, inexhaustible and seemingly capable of burning everything.

As they practiced the three moves repeatedly, an hour quickly passed. Ye Wuxi quietly opened her eyes, a hint of joy flashing within them.

"Now I can finally say that I've truly mastered the first three moves..." Ye Wuxi murmured.

Recalling the differences when he just used the sword technique, Ye Wuxi was somewhat puzzled, "Wind, fire, could this be sword intent...?"

Did she carefully read all the martial arts and swordsmanship insights her master gave her? Powerful martial artists comprehend willpower, while sword cultivators, upon reaching the subtle realm, comprehend willpower as sword intent, and knife-wielders as knife intent...

Sword intent is divided into nine levels. Different sword cultivators have different understandings of the sword, and correspondingly, different sword lives will be born, namely, various types of sword intent.

Of course, there are also some people with strong comprehension who can comprehend several sword intents at the same time. Sword cultivators who have comprehended sword intent can easily kill those of the same realm who have not comprehended sword intent, and can even fight across realms...

Thinking of this, Ye Wuxi's heart stirred, and several sword shadows suddenly appeared in the cave. The sword shadows were as swift as the wind and as fiery as flames, slashing at the surrounding walls and leaving sword marks.

Ye Wuxi was secretly delighted, "This must be the Will of Fire and the Will of Wind."

After digesting for a moment, Ye Wuxi took a deep breath, took out two more white jade spirit fruits, and swallowed them. This time, she wanted to practice her movement technique to its limit and try to learn the fourth move of the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Sword.

Having gained some understanding of the essence of wind, practicing the Flowing Clouds Chasing the Moon Step became much easier.

After a short while, only a faint white shadow could be seen flickering in the cave, but its location could not be determined.

Ye Wuxi stopped in his tracks, his mind as still as water, and the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Sword Technique appeared in his mind.

The fourth move, "Cloud Concealment and Phoenix Cry," makes the swordsman seem to merge into the clouds, with only the sound of the sword's cry heard but no figure in sight. Like thunder in silence, it delivers a fatal blow to the enemy...

Ye Wuxi tried wielding the longsword in his hand, from slow to fast, from a broad stroke to a specific point...

Time passed slowly, and the longsword in Ye Wuxi's hand moved faster and faster until he seemed to disappear completely, with wisps of flame flickering at the tip of the sword...

Suddenly, a loud explosion came from inside the cave. Duan Hong and Liu Yu'er, who were guarding outside the cave, were startled and quickly went inside to investigate.

What they found was shocking: the once-solid mountainside and ground were now riddled with countless cracks.

Ye Wuxi squinted, feeling her steps falter slightly...

Duan Hong quickly asked, "Wu Xi, are you alright...?"

Ye Wuxi shook her head helplessly, "My true energy is exhausted, I just need to recuperate for a while..."

Liu Yu'er said in disbelief, "My goodness, you're practicing a low-level martial art, aren't you...?"

Ye Wuxi smiled awkwardly. This Earth-rank sword technique was indeed not something ordinary people could easily cultivate. Besides, her cultivation level was really too low. Even with five dantian, she could barely execute it. From now on, she would just use this fourth move as a means of self-defense...

"Brother Duan, Yu'er, do you want to cultivate? I'll watch over you..."

Duan Hong chuckled, "Then I'll trouble you..." He still had a few days left, and he planned to use the White Jade Spirit Fruit before heading out.

It's inevitable that there will be demonic beasts lurking outside this cave, or you might encounter some disciples. It's best to have someone guarding it so you won't be disturbed.

Liu Yu'er stepped forward and took Ye Wuxi's arm. "Wuxi, let's go out..."

Normally, if someone obtains a White Jade Spirit Fruit, they would take it back and prepare thoroughly before consuming it. These two, however, used it right there on the spot. These geniuses truly don't play by the rules.

Ye Wuxi and Liu Yu'er walked out, leaving Duan Hong alone.

Sitting outside the cave, Ye Wuxi sat cross-legged and swallowed two Rejuvenation Pills. Only after her true energy gradually recovered did she open her eyes, and upon opening them, she found Liu Yu'er staring blankly at her.

Ye Wuxi turned her head and waved her hands in front of her eyes. "What are you thinking about, so lost in thought?"

Liu Yu'er snapped out of her daze, rested her chin on her hand, and sighed, "I just marvel at how you two are truly monsters..."

Ye Wuxi raised an eyebrow, "It's not as exaggerated as you say. You come from an empire, you must have seen plenty of geniuses..."

Liu Yu'er shook her head, "Wu Xi, don't think too highly of the empire. Generally speaking, everyone's talent is indeed a level above that of lower-grade countries, but true geniuses are very rare, and my family is just average..."

Ye Wuxi nodded slightly, "Do you know Senior Sister Yan Jingyao?"

"I haven't had much contact with her, but Senior Sister Yan's name is well-known in the Purple Cloud Empire. She is not only a princess of the empire, but also exceptionally talented. At only twenty years old, she has already reached the Earth Martial Realm and is one of the top ten core disciples..."

Ye Wuxi was speechless. Reaching the Earthly Martial Realm at twenty? Such talent was truly extraordinary. Those from his Ye family who cultivated at the Wind Spirit Sect were still lingering at the low-level Xuanwu Realm at twenty. The difference was simply too great.

Liu Yu'er's eyes lit up. "I remember now, Senior Sister Yan brought you here on the day of the test. Are you two close? If she's protecting you, you could practically do whatever you want in the Heavenly Sword Sect..."

Ye Wuxi chuckled, "No, Senior Sister went to Tianfeng Kingdom by chance and happened to run into our Tianfeng Kingdom's Grand Competition, so she brought me back..."

"I see. But it's always better to be closer."

The two chatted casually until the sky gradually brightened again, at which point Duan Hong finally came out.

Ye Wuxi asked with a smile, "Brother Duan, did you find anything?"

Duan Hong smiled, "Not bad..."

Ye Wuxi curled her lips. This guy didn't make any big fuss, yet he walked out looking so refreshed. What a weirdo!