Sudden Realization

Lu Changfeng listened.

He clapped his hands repeatedly, giving face.

"As expected of someone from a major sect, Young Sect Master, your knowledge of the martial path is so detailed."

Having gained knowledge, a few words of flattery were in order.

Lu Changfeng was genuinely hearing this for the first time.

Before this, the highest level of martial arts knowledge he had encountered was that of the Muscle Tendon Realm.

Looking at it this way, the reason why there were so few experts in the Bone Refining Realm appearing in the martial world was now clear.

They were busy tempering their bones and had no time to get involved in disputes!

Of course, it wasn't that there weren't any Bone Refining Realm martial artists who gave up on promotion and directly participated in combat.

Lu Changfeng's desire to join a sect's power surged again.

The resources of a sect were not something ordinary families could match.

However, Lu Changfeng had too many secrets. He feared that if he joined a major sect, the old monsters within the sect would discover something.

Therefore, Lu Changfeng had been hesitating.

Moreover, the martial path truly could lead to longevity! At least, Lu Changfeng knew now that reaching the Bone Refining Realm would allow one to live to 150!

What about higher realms, breaking through the martial path's limits?

Lu Changfeng's pursuit of Eternal Martial Arts Longevity solidified once more.

Lu Changfeng's simple flattery also made Zhao Xingtian feel very comfortable.

Towards his Master's friend, who was much younger, he already felt guilty towards his Master and thus developed a compensatory affection for Lu Changfeng.

So, he took the initiative to say, "I see you also have a Treasure Artifact longsword, and you must practice a sword technique. Why don't I give you some pointers on your swordsmanship?"

Lu Changfeng's heart stirred, and his tired body leaped up: "Certainly, certainly!"

Lu Changfeng picked up the Autumn Water Longsword beside him and pointed it at Zhao Xingtian.

It was best to receive guidance from an expert.

Zhao Xingtian was not hesitant. He then took out the longsword at his waist, not drawing it from its sheath.

He twirled the unsheathed longsword into a beautiful flourish and said:

"I won't use my inner energy to affect my Bone Refining, and besides, you are only in the Blood Tempering Realm. I will hold back my strength when fighting you. You attack me with all your might."

Although Lu Changfeng's body was extremely fatigued, the opportunity to spar with an expert like Zhao Xingtian excited him, and he forced himself to muster his spirits.

A surge of strength welled up within his weary body. Lu Changfeng activated the Gale Sword Technique and attacked Zhao Xingtian.

Zhao Xingtian's eyes lit up slightly.

An expert could tell if someone was skilled just by their first move.

This Lu Ren's swordsmanship was indeed quite good.

Zhao Xingtian used the Starlight Sword Technique with one hand and began to spar with him.

The longsword in Zhao Xingtian's hand was likely a Spirit Sword, a level above Treasure Artifacts.

Its scabbard was also extraordinary. Even when Lu Changfeng's Treasure Artifact Autumn Water Longsword struck it, it couldn't damage the scabbard in the slightest.

As the sparring continued.

The [Sword Vein] talent that Lu Changfeng had dared to copy from Zhao Xingtian the day before began to activate.

Starting from the channels of the sword technique, it enhanced Lu Changfeng's understanding of the fierce wind, and Lu Changfeng realized that the power of his sword technique was increasing again.

Unable to resist, Lu Changfeng directly unleashed the Fierce Wind Sword Intent!

"Good heavens, no wonder Master was willing to become friends with you! So you've also comprehended Sword Intent!"

Lu Changfeng glanced at the interface when he had a moment. With the help of the [Sword Vein] talent, his Fierce Wind Sword Intent had increased to a terrifying eighty percent!

With one sword strike, the speed, power, and might were incredibly terrifying!

Zhao Xingtian, without using his inner energy, had no choice but to activate the Starlight Sword Intent!

Starlight Sword Intent was an intermediate-level Sword Intent. Once activated, a faint blue light flickered around Zhao Xingtian's body; this was materialized Sword Intent!

Clang!

Zhao Xingtian's unsheathed longsword easily blocked Lu Changfeng's sword strike. Lu Changfeng's sword was flung upwards, and his hand went numb from the impact.

"Good Sword Intent! It's a pity it lacks a bit of refinement. You condensed this Sword Intent using Blood Tempering martial arts, didn't you? Truly a genius."

Zhao Xingtian now considered Lu Changfeng's martial talent to be on par with his own.

"Take this!"

Lu Changfeng was extremely excited at this moment. Fierce Wind Storm!

The ultimate essence of the Gale Sword Technique was unleashed from his hands!

At this moment, performing Fierce Wind Storm, Lu Changfeng could unleash ten sword strikes in an instant!

Zhao Xingtian had to take this seriously.

He fully activated his Starlight Sword Intent.

Clang, clang, clang.

Zhao Xingtian had indeed given his all to block Lu Changfeng's ultimate move.

With his ultimate move expended, Lu Changfeng didn't wait for Zhao Xingtian to continue feeding him moves. Lu Changfeng's hand loosened, and the Autumn Water Longsword fell to the ground.

Thump.

His body also collapsed onto the ground.

He had already exhausted his stamina practicing the [Heavenly Body Tempering Blade Technique].

He had barely managed to muster the energy to spar with Zhao Xingtian, and the last bit of strength in his body was completely drained after using 'Fierce Wind Storm'. He truly couldn't even hold his sword, let alone stand steady.

Black Ox, who had been secretly watching, scurried over and helped Lu Changfeng up, shoving Silkworm Meat into his mouth.

Then, he held Lu Changfeng's jaw and moved it a few times, assisting him in swallowing.

"My Master practices diligently and often overexerts himself. I'm already used to it!"

Black Ox turned to the dumbfounded Zhao Xingtian and explained.

"Such talent, such perseverance, and the ambition to break through to the sixth level of Blood Tempering."

"No wonder Master became friends with you despite the age difference!"

Zhao Xingtian said this again, then stepped forward and flicked a pill into Lu Changfeng's mouth. A gentle energy dissolved from Lu Changfeng's mouth and surged into his limbs and bones.

With the pill's assistance, Lu Changfeng felt his stamina rapidly returning.

A moment later, he was able to stand up on his own.

"Is this a Spirit Pill?"

Zhao Xingtian nodded. "It's a 'Recovery Pill' from the Xuanyuan Sword Sect. Its value is much higher than your Exotic Beast Meat. Using it on you is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut."

"Thank you," Lu Changfeng said gratefully.

Zhao Xingtian waved his hand. "No need to be polite."

"However, I think you should try to improve your swordsmanship."

"With your talent, improving your swordsmanship and further enhancing your sword intent is entirely possible."

Lu Changfeng's heart stirred. "Please teach me, Young Sect Master."

Zhao Xingtian frowned. "I've only heard of similar cases in the sect. The specific method of improvement will have to be figured out by yourself."

He paused and then suggested.

"My Starlight Sword Intent was comprehended from the Xing Yi Sword Technique in the Muscle Tendon Realm."

"The quality of martial arts in the Blood Tempering Realm is inferior to those in the Muscle Tendon Realm. You might be able to win with quantity."

"A large number of similar swordsmanship techniques from the Blood Tempering Realm should enable you to gain a deeper understanding of sword intent."

"It's not impossible for you to achieve mastery, create your own swordsmanship, and make your sword intent even stronger."

Zhao Xingtian's guidance made Lu Changfeng suddenly enlightened.

Most importantly, Zhao Xingtian pointed out one thing: sword intent could be comprehended and improved by oneself!

This opened a blind spot in Lu Changfeng's mind, who was accustomed to the assistance of the Copy Interface.

Now that he had condensed three high-grade swordsmanship talents – [Swordsman], [Sword Heart], and [Sword Vein] – with different attributes.

Improving his sword intent would surely be a piece of cake?

After resting for a short while, Lu Changfeng immediately headed to the Scripture Pavilion. After searching, he found two sword techniques on the first floor that were similar in attribute to the Gale Sword Technique.

[Swift Sword] and [Gale Sword Technique].