"Ultimately, I'm still not strong enough."
Ji Ning sighed, opened the "Lesser Thousand Sword Formation" Black Ox Elder had given him, and prepared to practice the sword formation technique.
"Actually, when I reincarnated in the Netherworld, a fellow townsman gave me a technique called the 'Annihilation Sword.' Its power is extremely formidable. Unfortunately... I've only comprehended Water and Fire in the Dao of the Five Elements. I'm still missing three. I can't wield this peerless sword technique."
The "Annihilation Sword" united the Five Elements into one, transforming them into an Extinction Sword that annihilated all things and was Unbreakable Break.
Ji Ning had currently only comprehended Water-Fire power. To use the "Annihilation Sword," he still lacked comprehension of Metal, Wood, and Earth.
"This Lesser Thousand Sword Formation is quite powerful as well."
It controlled seven hundred and twenty Human-rank Magic Treasure Flying Swords. With nearly a thousand flying swords launched at once, its power was formidable.
Since he could not yet use the "Annihilation Sword," this Lesser Thousand Sword Formation was well worth cultivating.
He had collected tens of thousands of magic treasures along the way, so gathering over seven hundred flying swords was not difficult. Over the following days, Ji Ning settled down and cultivated the Lesser Thousand Sword Formation in the Water Manor.
A month later, after Ji Ning had mastered the Lesser Thousand Sword Formation, Qi Heng emerged from the God of War Hall.
"Senior Black Mountain, you're out."
When he saw Qi Heng emerge, Ji Ning put away the sword formation and greeted him.
"Stop calling me Senior. My name is Qi Heng. Black Mountain Old Demon was just a joke. I'm not much older than you."
Qi Heng waved his hand. Seeing the sword formation Ji Ning had just put away, he smiled. "This sort