Grandmaster's Enlightenment

Qin Shuang seized the opportune moment, launching a Tiger Wing Style thrust forward. His blade traced a sharp arc, aiming directly for King of Samsara's throat.

King of Samsara reacted with lightning speed, parrying the fatal blow with his longsword. Simultaneously, he counter-attacked, thrusting his soft sword towards Qin Shuang's chest.

Qin Shuang swiftly dodged to the side, his blade continuing its arc to slash at King of Samsara's sword-wielding arm.

King of Samsara cried out in pain, his soft sword nearly slipping from his grasp. However, he instantly adjusted his stance, smashing the hilt of his longsword down towards Qin Shuang's head.

Qin Shuang hastily raised his saber to block. The immense impact sent him stumbling backward.

Caught off guard, in that brief moment, Qin Hongmian and Guan Yumeng both landed their attacks. Three saber strikes and two palm strikes later, King of Samsara sustained even more grievous wounds.

King of Samsara struggled to defend himself, his wounds accumulating. Yet, he gritted his teeth and persevered, his heavy and soft swords now cooperating with increased precision. He desperately held on in his dire situation, searching for an opportunity to break free.

But how could Qin Shuang let him escape!

In the midst of the perilous battle, Qin Shuang channeled his strength through his legs, Wind God's Leg, Catching Wind and Shadow!

Catching Wind and Shadow primarily focused on agile movement techniques, serving as the essential foundation for the Wind God's Leg style. Propelled by the Innate Formless Divine Art, Qin Shuang's speed was phantom-like, swift as a shooting star!

In the blink of an eye, Qin Shuang was right in front of King of Samsara.

Closing the distance, Qin Shuang crossed his sabers, unleashing Flickering Golden Qilin, Swan Goose Chaos, Suppressing Gluttony, Splitting Pu Lao, Jingwei Sweeping the Sea, Zhu Yin Shaking Mountains...

A barrage of six lethal strikes, each one aimed at King of Samsara's vital points!

Instantly, Qin Shuang's sabers mercilessly tore through King of Samsara's robes, leaving wounds that cut deep to the bone.

The blood that splattered outwards resembled blooming scarlet flowers, terrifying and gruesome.

"Argh!" King of Samsara roared in pain as he retreated rapidly, his defenses now practically nonexistent.

Mother and son shared a spiritual connection; how could Qin Hongmian miss such a battle opportunity!

Dream Slaying Saber Technique, Vermilion Bird Drinks the Sun!

Qin Hongmian's State Stabilizer saber suddenly glowed with a fiery red light. Countless saber projections converged in mid-air, forming the shape of a soaring Vermilion Bird.

Each feather of this "saber projection Vermilion Bird" shimmered with sharp, cold light, slicing through the air with a "chi chi" sound.

Suddenly, all the saber projections retracted inward, leaving only a single, condensed arc like a fiery ribbon. It descended towards King of Samsara with the aura of incinerating everything in its path.

King of Samsara felt as if his entire being, his very Blood Essence, was locked down by this saber strike. Even his breath caught in his throat.

He attempted to block with his sword, but the red saber projection felt incorporeal, more like the karmic fire erupting from the depths of hell, carrying a domineering saber intent capable of swallowing the sun itself!

Where the blade passed, the very space seemed to ripple with distorted heatwaves. King of Samsara, sword and all, was cleaved apart as easily as melting ice, his splashing blood evaporating into wisps of smoke the moment it touched the red saber projection.

Faintly, he thought he heard a bird's cry, and then the entire world before him dissolved into endless darkness.

King of Samsara, dead!

"Mother, your Vermilion Bird Drinks the Sun seems different from mine?"

Qin Shuang paid no mind to King of Samsara's demise, instead meticulously savoring Qin Hongmian's overwhelmingly powerful saber strike, comparing it with his own Dream Slaying Saber Technique.

"The same martial art, when wielded by different individuals, will naturally feel different."

"The prerequisite for entering the Innate Realm is for a martial artist to comprehend their own Martial Way."

"After entering the Innate Realm, martial artists must further refine their Martial Way, integrating it into the martial techniques they have learned. This imbues the techniques with soul, branding them with their unique mark!"

"This, too, is the inevitable path for you to become a Grandmaster!"

Seeing Qin Shuang's dawning realization, Qin Hongmian knew this was a rare opportunity. She patiently continued, guiding him on his Martial Way.

Qin Shuang nodded continuously. By the end, he directly sat down cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and began to meditate.

Qin Hongmian, having been through it herself, was unfazed and did not disturb Qin Shuang.

She turned towards Lei Bin and said in an irrefutable tone, "I will arrange a position for you in the Cosmos Unit's Star Department. For the next three years, you will fully assist us in suppressing the remnants of Black Stone. After three years, you are free to stay or go as you wish."

"No problem!" Lei Bin had already discussed his future with Qin Shuang, so he readily accepted Qin Hongmian's arrangement.

"This time, I will definitely vie for this Military Marquis position!" Qin Hongmian then turned to Guan Yumeng and Hu Jinxiu, her eyes filled with fighting spirit.

In her heart, she added silently, "Even if not for myself, it must be for Shuang'er!"

Guan Yumeng and Hu Jinxiu's joy was evident.

"It's about time! Little Qing and Red Robe have mentioned it countless times, wanting to return under your command!" Guan Yumeng clenched his fist, brimming with fighting spirit.

"And Old Qu and Old Du too!" Hu Jinxiu blurted out.

Qin Hongmian, however, remained silent. She looked up at the crescent moon in the night sky, her expression focused.

As if piercing through the endless darkness, she could see her old comrades who had fought alongside her, their familiar faces.

Soul-Shattering Little Green, Life-Taking Great Red Robe!

Wisdom-Fighting Qu Jinfa, Sword-Knowing Du Huangshan!

When Qin Shuang woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.

He rolled over and jumped out of bed. Only then did he realize he was still on suspension, and he chuckled sheepishly.

He suddenly felt that his current state was quite good. Without the pressure of missions, he could wander around leisurely when he had free time. He could practice martial arts when he felt like it, and no one was watching him. His days were truly carefree.

The only thing he was concerned about was the progress on Shen Hu Chan's end.

However, he figured with the strength of Shen Hu Chan and Miao Changfeng, it shouldn't be a problem.

After three carefree days like this, it was clear someone didn't want Qin Shuang to have a moment's peace, as an unexpected guest arrived at his home.

Perhaps "unexpected guest" was an exaggeration, but the arrival was indeed someone Qin Shuang hadn't anticipated.

It was Yang Yuncong, the Commander (Military Sima) of the Yu Unit's Divine Department!

Qin Shuang couldn't recall the last time he'd seen Yang Yuncong in casual clothes, so he quickly ushered him into the living room.

"Are you bored out of your mind lately? I've found something for you to do."

Without even sitting down, Yang Yuncong got straight to the point.

"Uncle Yang, I'm quite content, I don't feel bored!" Qin Shuang replied earnestly.

"Don't be so formal with me. Speak your mind!" Yang Yuncong said, putting on an understanding expression.

"It's true..." Qin Shuang's voice dropped considerably.

"Sigh, Xiao Shuang, you're just considerate of your elders, only sharing good news and not bad!"

Yang Yuncong waved his hand, speaking with conviction, "I know you must be uncomfortable being idle at home like this."

"Whatever you say!" Qin Shuang gave up resisting.

"I've found you a task to loosen up your muscles!"

"Just tell me, Uncle Yang." Qin Shuang looked as if he understood.