Comprehending the Sword Dao, Sensing Sword Intent!

Comprehending the Sword Dao, Sensing Sword Intent!

In just a few short days, Aiven's use of the sword had undergone astonishing changes, and he had gradually begun to feel out the edge of the Sword Dao.

At the Wind Sword Sect's Cultivation Field.

It was raining heavily today.

Aiven danced with his sword alone in the rain. Every movement and stance was smooth, fluid, rhythmic, and orderly.

Using the foundations of the Wind Sword Art, he was gradually exploring and perfecting a set of sword techniques that belonged solely to Aiven's Emperor Sword!

"A genius! King Aiven is simply a genius of the Sword Dao!!"

Under the eaves.

Feng Bailong watched Aiven dance with his sword in the rain from afar, utterly amazed.

The Wind Sword Sect had countless disciples who cultivated the Sword Dao, yet very few could truly begin to explore it. He had never seen anyone with swordsmanship talent as exceptional as Aiven's.

Even Feng Bailong felt that his own talent was far inferior to Aiven's.

"Such a monster... Perhaps the King will truly step into the Sword Dao in less than a month!"

Feng Bailong composed himself and called from afar, "Your Majesty, come here for a moment."

"What is it, Sect Master Feng?"

Aiven stopped and walked over to Feng Bailong.

Feng Bailong said, "Your Majesty, I had intended to let you experience my Wind Sword Intent after some time had passed."

"But Your Majesty's talent for the Sword Dao is simply too astonishing. You are already about to find the true path of the Sword Dao, so there is no need for me to wait any longer."

"My Sword Intent may help Your Majesty enter the Sword Dao faster and comprehend your own Sword Intent."

Aiven asked curiously, "Is it really that impressive? How does my talent for the Sword Dao compare to Sword Douluo's?"

"Sword Douluo... Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword martial soul gave him Sword Intent from birth, along with his own sword art. The moment he awakened his martial soul, he entered the Sword Dao and possessed Sword Intent."

"But for Your Majesty to achieve this much in only a few days is equally world-shaking. As for who is stronger or weaker, I would not dare speak recklessly."

"Take me, for example. I began practicing the sword at six, entered the Sword Dao and comprehended Subtle Sword Intent at eighteen, reached Minor Accomplishment in Sword Intent at thirty, and only attained Major Accomplishment at the age of sixty." Feng Bailong spoke with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Aiven understood roughly what level his talent was at. He asked again, "Subtle, Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment... Are these the realms of the Sword Dao?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. Sword Dao Sword Intent is divided into five realms: Subtle, Minor Accomplishment, Major Accomplishment, Perfection, and the Man and Sword as One Realm."

"At the Subtle stage of Sword Intent, one can release Sword Qi to enhance one's presence and bearing."

"At Minor Accomplishment in Sword Intent, one can attach Sword Qi to the blade and increase its lethality."

"At Major Accomplishment in Sword Intent, one can use External Sword Qi Release to strike with Sword Qi blades."

"At Perfection in Sword Intent, every casual swing of the sword produces a powerful blade of Sword Qi, greatly increasing a Soul Master's attack power. One can also release Sword Qi to form a Sword Qi shield for protection and strengthen the power of sword-type soul skills."

"Upon reaching Perfection, it can already grant a Soul Master a tremendous increase in strength."

"As for the final Man and Sword as One Realm, the sword is the body, and the body is the sword. Just as its name implies, man and sword become one. That realm is beyond what I can describe with words."

"Man and Sword as One? Interesting." Aiven's interest in the Sword Dao deepened. He asked again, "Then what realm is Sword Douluo in?"

"Sword Douluo has not acted for more than ten years, but twenty years ago, he was already at Perfection."

"Now that another twenty years have passed, he has likely reached the Man and Sword as One Realm!" Feng Bailong said solemnly.

"I understand. Then, Sect Master Feng, please release your Sword Intent now."

"Very well."

Feng Bailong nodded.

"Wind Sword Intent!"

In the next instant, a sharp wind rose around Feng Bailong.

Powerful Sword Qi appeared around his body, while his Sword Intent enveloped Aiven like an invisible, colorless domain.

Aiven felt as though he had been wrapped in some sort of power.

"Your Majesty, please close your eyes and carefully sense my Sword Intent."

"Mm."

Aiven closed his eyes and focused intently.

He suddenly sensed traces of the laws of the Sword Dao hidden within Feng Bailong's Sword Intent.

He continuously comprehended, understood, and absorbed Feng Bailong's insights into the Sword Dao, gradually forming his own understanding and direction for the Sword Dao.

"Wonderful! Truly wonderful! The King... the King has already formed the beginnings of Sword Intent!!!"

"He actually comprehended it so quickly!!" Feng Bailong was stunned. He could already see faint golden Sword Intent on Aiven's body.

It carried an imperial majesty!

Time flew by, and a month later.

During that month, Feng Bailong would release his Sword Intent from time to time for Aiven to comprehend.

Finally, on this day.

A complete golden Sword Intent suddenly formed around Aiven, and faint golden Sword Qi rose from his body.

"Emperor Sword Intent!"

At this moment, Aiven had truly entered the Sword Dao.

Sword Intent had just formed.

Subtle Sword Intent!

Aiven slowly opened his eyes. His Aura had become sharper, and hidden edge gleamed in his gaze.

"He did it! The King truly did it!" Feng Bailong leaped up in excitement.

Aiven suddenly performed a backflip and swung the Emperor Sword in his hand, dancing with it across the vast Cultivation Field.

His every movement seemed naturally perfect, flawless and without the slightest defect. His sword techniques were exceptionally fluid and orderly.

Whoosh!

As Aiven swung his final sword toward the sky, he had already comprehended a complete sword art on his own. A smile appeared at the corner of his lips. "Let it be called the Emperor Sword Art."

He put away the Emperor Sword and walked over to Feng Bailong. "Thank you, Sect Master Feng, for teaching me everything during this time. Believe me, the Wind Sword Sect's future will surely surpass its present."

"Now that my Sword Intent has formed, it is time for me to leave the Wind Sword Sect for a while."

"Sect Master Feng, until we meet again."

"Let's go."

Aiven turned and left, with Zhu Zhuqing, Lu Bu, and the other Four People following behind him.

Watching Aiven's departing back, Feng Bailong dropped to one knee and shouted with immense reverence, "Feng Bailong bids farewell to the King!"

Aiven paused, smiled, then continued walking away.

Although his Soul Power had not increased, after this month, Aiven's combat ability had grown even stronger.

They headed for their final stop, Dragon Rise City, where the Defense Clan was located.

More than ten days later.

Aiven and the others arrived in Dragon Rise City and headed straight for the Defense Clan's residence.

He had originally planned to have the Defense Clan invite the Speed Clan and the Breaking Clan over after he arrived.

But by coincidence, the patriarchs of both the Speed Clan and the Breaking Clan were here today.

At this moment, within the clan.

Niu Gao, patriarch of the Defense Clan, Bai He, patriarch of the Speed Clan, and Yang Wudi, patriarch of the Breaking Clan, were drinking and chatting merrily.

Suddenly, a clan disciple rushed over to report, "P-Patriarch!"

"The King of the Aiven Kingdom has arrived!"

"What!"

"Who did you say has come?"

"The King! The King of the Aiven Kingdom!"

"W-Why has he come here?"

Upon hearing this, Niu Gao, Bai He, and Yang Wudi's expressions all changed. They did not know whether this was fortune or disaster.

But with the King personally visiting their doorstep, they could neither refuse to receive him nor dare to neglect him.

"Let's go!"

The three immediately rose and hurried to the clan entrance to greet him.

"Oh? The patriarchs of the Speed Clan and the Breaking Clan are both here too? That certainly saves me quite a bit of trouble!"