Comprehension +1+1

In truth, the vast majority of disciples who enter the sect aspire to practice the Sword-in-Chest.

Yu Xiu was no exception.

Alas, due to his mediocre aptitude and talent, he was ultimately forced to practice the Sword-in-Hand.

However, as the Elder in charge of imparting techniques would say, whether it be the Sword-in-Hand or the Sword-in-Chest, they are both swords; in the end, all paths lead to the same destination, and there is truly no distinction of superiority or inferiority.

Whether there is truly no distinction, Yu Xiu did not know, but regardless, he had no other choice.

Yet, looking at it now, with the cheat [Fate: God-Communicating], he was actually better suited to practice the Sword-in-Hand.

Only in this way could his comprehension improve faster, and his lifespan increase more significantly.

Do not be fooled by the strength of cultivators; their actual increase in lifespan is quite limited.

It is said that even the masters of the main sect who have passed the Four Great Passes can live for at most three hundred years.

Then, let me witness the charm of using a cheat!

Yu Xiu held his sword, assuming a stance. The three-foot blade seemed to come alive in his hands instantly, as clusters of sword light flickered with a cold glint.

He was not practicing the Flawless Realm techniques Tide-Rising Sword Art or Indeterminate Sword Art.

Nor was he practicing the sword techniques Three Winters Sword, Wild Goose Returning Sword, or Drifting Wind Sword.

Instead, he was practicing the most fundamental of basic sword techniques.

These basic sword techniques were the introductory methods practiced before formal entry. They focused on external cultivation—the sinews, bones, and skin—to build strength and refine sword mastery until the technique became instinctual, triggered naturally. This was the foundation of the Sword-in-Hand lineage.

Once the physical body is sufficiently strong, one can enter the first pass of the Ascending Dragon, the Flawless Realm.

What is meant by Flawless?

It means the physical body is strong, and the essence, energy, and blood are abundant, all bound within the physique. From there, one uses this abundant essence, energy, and blood to generate internal qi, finally stepping into the second pass of the Ascending Dragon, the Qi Circulation Realm.

Before entering the Flawless Realm, Yu Xiu had practiced sixteen basic sword techniques, all of which reached the Great Success stage.

His physical body was naturally strong, but it lacked perfect harmony.

Because he had not brought any of those sixteen basic sword techniques to perfection, no matter how many he practiced, what he hadn't mastered remained unmastered.

This was a lack of cultivation.

Of course, that was before.

Now, it is different.

He has a panel.

Whether he has succeeded or reached perfection, he can see it clearly.

"Wrong, that's not right, the proficiency didn't increase!"

"Wrong, still not right!"

"Then, how about this?"

"That's it, the proficiency is moving!"

Amidst the flickering cold light, Yu Xiu immersed himself in the sword techniques, constantly reflecting and correcting...

A comprehension of 9, among the outer sect disciples, is neither high nor low; it is more than enough to practice basic sword techniques.

The prerequisite is to find the right direction and not go astray.

This is the most difficult part of the path of cultivation.

But for Yu Xiu, who possesses a panel, this is the simplest part.

Perhaps half an hour later, a look of joy appeared on Yu Xiu's face.

Basic Sword Technique Part One +1

It's done!

The first part of the basic sword technique, perfected.

[Basic Technique, Sword Technique Part One: Great Success (100/100)]
[Basic Technique, Sword Technique Part One: Perfected (Sword Sense +1)]

Sword Sense? What is this? Yu Xiu had no mood to study this, instead staring unblinkingly at the comprehension and lifespan columns.

It changed.

[Comprehension: 10 (9+1)]
[Lifespan: 16/85 (84+1)]

Comprehension increased by one point, lifespan increased by one year!

A basic sword technique can add one point of comprehension and one year of lifespan!

This...

Isn't this going to take off?!

Comprehension breaking ten thousand is just around the corner.

At the Qingwei Sword Sect, the one thing they never lacked was Basic Sword Technique.

Perhaps it was just a psychological effect, but with his comprehension increased by one point, Yu Xiu felt his mind grow clearer, and many things seemed to become much simpler.

Sword Sense! He pondered over Sword Sense again, though subjectively, he could not detect any difference.

But when Yu Xiu began practicing the second volume of the Basic Sword Technique, he suddenly realized the truth.

His understanding of the sword had, it seemed, improved!

This had nothing to do with comprehension; rather, it was a difference in realm. He could faintly perceive the direction of the sword techniques, though it was far less intuitive than the system panel.

So, in cultivation, one must never seek quick success from the very beginning; one must lay a solid foundation, a firm foundation!

When all basic sword techniques reached perfection, one would naturally be able to sense whether a sword technique was truly complete.

It was only because they lacked a panel that no one knew if they had truly reached perfection, as it was something invisible and intangible.

Thus, when they were "close enough," many cultivators simply assumed they had already reached perfection.

Whether it was because his comprehension had increased by 1 point to reach 10, or because he now possessed both Sword Sense and the panel, Yu Xiu found that practicing the second volume of the Basic Sword Technique felt effortless.

The sound of wind being torn, the ringing of the blade, cold glints, and sword light filled the bamboo hut.

After only two quarters of an hour, Yu Xiu felt another surge of joy.

The second volume of the Basic Sword Technique, complete!

Basic Sword Technique, Volume Two +1

[Basic Sword Technique, Volume Two:: Perfect (Sword Sense +1)]

He looked at the comprehension column.

[Comprehension: 11 (10+1)]

[Lifespan: 86 (85+1)]

His eyes lit up.

Good, both comprehension and lifespan had increased, and neither had diminished.

Both were still +1 point per year.

There was no sign of any diminishing returns whatsoever.

11 points of comprehension—it's different!

The sensation was clear; many sword techniques and cultivation manuals he had previously thought were perfected now, in hindsight, seemed to have room for further improvement.

No rush. My comprehension can still increase, it can still increase!

If perfecting a basic sword technique could grant 1 point of comprehension and 1 year of lifespan, then perfecting a Flawless Realm cultivation manual would be incredible!

If 11 points of comprehension allowed him to faintly perceive flaws in Flawless Realm manuals, what would 20 or 30 points do?

Develop, develop, keep developing.

He wanted to push his comprehension past 20.

He became completely immersed in sword practice, feeling not a hint of fatigue.

He was currently at the first stage of Ascending Dragon, the late Flawless Realm; his physical body was formidable, his essence and blood were abundant, and his strength was peerless, capable of lifting a thousand catties with a single arm.

Practicing basic sword techniques was naturally effortless for him, posing no burden at all.

Basic Sword Technique +1

[Basic Sword Technique, Volume Three: Perfect (Sword Sense +1)]

Comprehension +1

Lifespan +1

Basic Sword Technique +1

[Basic Sword Technique, Volume Four: Perfect (Sword Sense +1)]

Comprehension +1

Lifespan +1

Basic Sword Technique +1

[Basic Sword Technique, Volume Five: Perfect (Sword Sense +1)]

Comprehension +1

Lifespan +1

Yu Xiu practiced with increasing exhilaration. With 14 points of comprehension and his Sword Sense, he felt he no longer needed to look at the panel; he knew the basic sword techniques the moment he practiced them, and each practice resulted in perfection.

Of course, this was related to the fact that he had already nearly perfected all sixteen volumes of the Basic Sword Technique; he had already reached 99% mastery in the vast majority of them, lacking only that final step.

Right now, he was simply filling in the gaps.

And because he was filling in more and more of these defects, Yu Xiu could clearly feel that his physique seemed to have grown stronger once again.

The abundant essence and blood energy hidden and bound within his body seemed not only to have remained undiminished by his sword practice, but had instead become even more vigorous.

It felt as though he possessed an inexhaustible supply of strength and an endless well of vitality.

The sword in his hand, in particular, seemed to have gained a spirit of its own, becoming increasingly unpredictable and perilous.

In the flash of a cold glint, the blade arrived.

The three-foot azure steel transformed into a soaring dragon, its momentum unstoppable.