Though the Road Is Blocked and Long, Walk On and You Will Arrive

Although Shen Miaoling was somewhat puzzled as to why her master had not accepted it, she sensibly did not ask further.

She happily crouched down and examined the Mountain Gazing Boar lying on the ground.

The Mountain Gazing Boar grunted and squealed, wisely making no attempt to reject her.

Shen Miaoling was exceedingly fond of her newly acquired Mountain Gazing Boar and even gave it a name.

"Master, Xiaoshan is exhausted. How about we rest here for a while?"

Xu Chunniang naturally did not refuse the suggestion.

After hearing what Shen Miaoling had said earlier, she happened to have some new ideas and intended to test them out.

"Fine. I'll practice my swordsmanship. You and Xiaoshan stay here and do not wander too far."

"Alright, Master."

Shen Miaoling nodded obediently. Before long, she heard the faint sound of wind—her master had begun practicing her sword.

Only, her master's sword seemed slower than usual.

Shen Miaoling had not misheard. Xu Chunniang's sword strikes truly were much slower than before.

She sealed away her divine sense and sight, leaving nothing but darkness around her.

The sounds of wind and rustling grass that she had never noticed before flowed into her ears one after another.

Having lost her vision, even the faintest sounds became extraordinarily distinct.

Xu Chunniang slowly drew her sword and struck. Her movements grew slower and slower, yet it was as though she had entered some wondrous state—perfectly rounded, yet rich with rhythm.

Shen Miaoling, who had been attentively listening to the sounds, also heard the changes within the sword.

She could not put the feeling into words, but she vaguely sensed that her master's swordsmanship seemed to have become even more formidable.

She lowered her head and plucked a tuft of Xiaoshan's fur. "Master is amazing. When will I