However, Wang Daoyuan watched for a long while without finding anything unusual.
The energy on Cold Star Divine Monarch's sword was still extremely mixed and chaotic, with nothing special about it.
"Boy, your knowledge is still insufficient. Look again now and see what the difference is."
As he spoke, a phantom of a longsword appeared on the blade.
This time, Wang Daoyuan understood. The longsword phantom was likewise formed from the fusion of multiple energies, yet though mixed, they were not in disorder.
One force took the lead, while all the others completely obeyed it.
Under the guidance of that force, every power pulled in the same direction, and its destructive might was no less than that of pure energy.
Cold Star Divine Monarch's power seemed to be sword intent, yet it was somewhat strange.
Perhaps because he was no longer alive, something had gone wrong with his sword intent.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior. This junior understands now.
Though my powers are purer, my Essence, Qi, and Spirit, along with my sword intent, each act on their own, like a host of dragons without a leader.
Though your powers are mixed together, they are commanded by sword intent. The other powers obey completely, with no internal depletion."
Cold Star Divine Monarch nodded. "You can be taught. No wonder you were able to comprehend Returning Origin Sword Intent.
When advancing your cultivation, spiritual power and all other forms of energy must be kept pure.
But when facing an enemy, there is no need to be so particular.
As long as the power is strong enough, any method will do.
However, among these energies, there must be one force to command the rest.
That commanding force may be sword intent, or it may be something else.
Different commanding forces produce