Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords!

"Xiao Feng, from today on, let Grandfather teach you the way of the sword!" Chen Xin looked at Chen Feng and spoke.

Chen Feng nodded immediately. "Good. With your guidance, Grandfather, my swordsmanship will surely advance by leaps and bounds."

Chen Xin smiled slightly. "That goes without saying. On this continent, at this moment, no one understands the sword better than your grandfather!"

"Very well, let us head back then!"

At this moment, Chen Feng spoke up. "Grandfather, before that, there are still a few things I need to do."

"What other matters could you have?" Chen Xin asked, puzzled.

Chen Feng still had an unclaimed treasure chest at the Suotuo City Soul Fighting Arena, and he was on the verge of reaching level thirty. Once he became a level thirty Soul Elder, he could head to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for a soul beast.

Compared to Heaven Dou City, this location was clearly much closer to the Star Dou Forest.

Therefore, Chen Feng could not leave just yet.

Chen Feng looked at Chen Xin. "Grandfather, if you are busy, you can head back first. I am about to acquire my third soul ring, and I would like to wait until I have obtained it before returning."

Hearing Chen Feng's words, Chen Xin replied, "What other matters could be more important than yours? Besides, you need to go to the Star Dou Forest to select a soul ring, and that place is incredibly dangerous. Therefore, I shall accompany you.

Furthermore, your grandfather naturally knows which soul is best for a Sword Soul Master; I can help you choose your soul ring!"

Hearing Chen Xin's words, Chen Feng said, "Grandfather, I can actually do it myself, if you have urgent matters to attend to."

Chen Xin immediately interrupted Chen Feng, speaking firmly, "Xiao Feng, right now, nothing is more important than the affairs of our Chen Clan. You are the number one genius of our Chen Clan, and your talent may very well surpass everyone in our history.

Therefore, I must focus on your cultivation. Perhaps, in the future, you will be the one to take that legendary step."

Chen Feng looked at his grandfather's resolute expression and nodded. "Very well then!"

Chen Xin turned his gaze toward Kamisato Ayaka and asked, "By the way, granddaughter-in-law, you study the sword as well, do you not?"

Hearing the term 'granddaughter-in-law,' Kamisato Ayaka's pretty face flushed red. She lowered her head and whispered, "Yes, I practice the Kamisato Art Tachi."

Chen Xin chuckled. "Kamisato Art Tachi? Why have I never heard of it?"

Kamisato Ayaka looked up at Chen Xin. "It is from my family."

Chen Feng immediately stepped in to smooth things over. "The Kamisato family also possesses a sword martial soul, but they live in seclusion, which is why they are not well-known. This Kamisato Art Tachi is the swordsmanship passed down through their family."

Chen Xin nodded slightly upon hearing this. "Oh, I see. Rest assured, granddaughter-in-law, I do not care what family you come from, as long as you are good to my grandson.

By the way, if this brat ever bullies you, just tell your grandfather, and I will beat his backside until it blooms like a flower!"

"Thank you, Grandfather." Kamisato Ayaka bowed respectfully.

Chen Xin laughed heartily. "Hahahaha! Worthy of being my granddaughter-in-law; you are much more polite than Ning Rongrong. I like you."

They returned to Suotuo City.

In the days that followed, Chen Feng studied the sword under Chen Xin's tutelage.

Chen Xin looked at Chen Feng. "Xiao Feng, I once told you that in learning the sword, besides soul skills, there is another very important thing. Do you remember what it is?"

Chen Feng smiled. "Of course I remember. It is naturally the enlightenment of the Dao!"

"Correct. In fact, it is not just for the sword; many tool martial souls require enlightenment. Have you heard of the Clear Sky Sect's hammer technique called the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer?

This hammer technique is not a soul skill, yet it possesses terrifying power. It was something the experts of the Clear Sky Sect realized through their own insights back in the day.

Including your granddaughter-in-law's Kamisato Art Tachi, in my view, it was likely realized by her family as well.

Beyond these, there are many soul skills that are self-created; in the eyes of outsiders, these are called Self-Created Soul Skills.

However, in the eyes of those of us who study the sword, this is all called enlightenment," Chen Xin explained.

Chen Feng looked at Chen Xin and asked, "Then, Grandfather, does our Chen Clan have its own unique swordsmanship?"

Chen Xin replied, "Xiao Feng, you are very clever and quick to understand. That is exactly what I wanted to tell you. Of course, our Chen Clan has its own swordsmanship!"

Hearing Chen Xin say this, Chen Feng immediately asked, "What is that swordsmanship?"

Chen Xin smiled. "That set of swordsmanship was realized by my grandfather back in the day. It is called the Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords!"

"Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords?" Chen Feng recited the name of the technique.

Chen Xin continued, "The Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords is the ancestral peerless swordsmanship of the Chen Clan, realized by our founder, Chen Yun Guichen. This set of swordsmanship integrates the wisdom and heart's blood of generations of Chen Clan masters and can be called the treasure of our clan.

The Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords is divided into four levels, each containing six sword forms, totaling twenty-four. Each form contains the essence of Chen Clan swordsmanship, known for being fast, accurate, and ruthless. The transitions between the forms are as smooth as flowing clouds and water, the sword momentum like the wind, and the sword intent like frost, making it difficult for an opponent to predict.

The first level is 'Wind Rises'; the sword forms are sharp as the wind and incredibly swift, known for rapid attacks and changes that make it difficult for enemies to defend.

The second level is 'Clouds Surge'; the sword forms are unpredictable, like rolling clouds, known for flexibility and variety, making them impossible for enemies to grasp.

The third level is 'Lightning Flash'; the sword forms are fierce as lightning, ruthless and fearless, known for strikes that target vital points and intimidate enemies, striking terror into their hearts.

The fourth level is 'Thunder Roar'; the sword forms possess astonishing power, like the shaking of thunder, known for immense attack power and deterrence, causing enemies to tremble at the mere mention of it.

The Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords integrates the essence of Chen Clan swordsmanship. If a practitioner can reach the highest realm, they will surely be able to shake the four corners of the world and become famous throughout the land."

"However, the Return to Dust Twenty-Four Swords is extremely difficult to practice. To succeed, one must possess sufficiently firm will and determination," Chen Xin continued.

"You must know that it took me a month to learn the first level, and a year to learn the second. Learning the third level took me five years.

As for the fourth level, it took me ten years. Therefore, one must never be impatient when learning this swordsmanship."

"Now, I shall teach you the first level!"

Chen Xin looked at Chen Feng and continued.

Chen Feng nodded and began to learn under Chen Xin's guidance, while Chen Xin explained the techniques earnestly, aiming to help Chen Feng master this swordsmanship as quickly as possible.

After Chen Xin finished his explanation, he looked at Chen Feng and said, "Xiao Feng, take your time to comprehend it; remember, you must not be impatient."

Once he had finished speaking, Chen Xin found a spot nearby, sat down, and began to drink.

Chen Feng nodded slightly and immediately began to practice the sword.

However, to Chen Feng's surprise, the swordsmanship was incredibly simple for him to grasp, and it did not take long before he had learned the techniques.

After practicing a few more times, Chen Feng mastered the essence of the sword style completely.

By evening, Chen Xin approached Chen Feng and asked, "Xiao Feng, how is the learning going? Is it very difficult? I told you long ago that it wouldn't be that simple; it took me a whole month to learn it back then, so..."

Before Chen Xin could finish his sentence, he saw Chen Feng begin to dance with the longsword in his hand, one strike following another, flowing like water and as graceful as a startled swan.

Chen Xin's eyes widened in an instant, and unable to believe what he was seeing, he rubbed his eyes in shock and exclaimed, "You—you've already learned it?"