Chapter 154
The woman in white spoke, her face exquisite, her beautiful eyes narrowed, revealing wisdom and unfathomable depth, gleaming with an unknown light.
"Thank you for the compliment, senior."
Xiao Minghuang smiled slightly. She knew that Sheng Bailan hadn't used her full strength; otherwise, given the opponent's understanding of sword intent, she could have defeated her long ago.
But after exchanging a hundred moves, she gradually reached her peak, so Sheng Bailan stopped exerting herself and continued to test her moves until she could no longer hold on and then stopped.
Xiao Minghuang was not surprised that his sword intent was inferior to Sheng Bailan's.
After all, her sword intent came from a divine initiation, while the advice she received was something she cultivated herself.
Sheng Bailan hesitated for a long time before finally speaking:
"Princess Xiao, with your talent in swordsmanship, you might be able to cultivate the Spirit Sword Sect's Earth-rank classic sword technique, the <Myriad Swords Returning to Sect Sword Technique>."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's heart stirred, and she responded:
"Oh? What do you mean by that, Sect Master?"
"The 'Myriad Swords Returning to Sect Sword Technique' was left behind by the founding patriarch of the Spirit Sword Sect. With a single thought, ten thousand swords emerge, capable of slicing through the Sun, Moon, and Stars. However, it only has the upper part, not the lower part, but even this alone is already Earth Tier Top-grade sword technique."
"I have also practiced this sword technique, but in the past thirty years, I have only reached the level of four thousand sword strikes. However, with your talent, you will surely surpass me and reach the level of Five Thousand Swords!"
As she spoke, Sheng Bailan walked up to Xiao Minghuang, almost touching her body, her gaze intense as she stared intently at her.
Xiao Minghuang felt a little uncomfortable being stared at and subconsciously took a step back.
"Senior, such a precious sword technique is unworthy of my humble status."
"How could I feel unworthy? I think you're perfect for it."
Sheng Bailan pressed for more information.
"My talent in swordsmanship is limited; I'm afraid I won't be able to master this sword technique."
Xiao Minghuang spoke the truth.
"Then you should work hard at cultivating!"
Sheng Bailan continued to press for answers.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang took another step back.
"No, senior, I feel uneasy about receiving such a precious gift so suddenly. Please speak frankly. If I can fulfill your request, then I can accept your generous gift."
Sheng Bailan looked puzzled and said:
"As I said, I think you have great talent and the potential to master this sword technique, which is why I want to teach it to you. I don't have any other requirements for you. If you don't want it, then so be it, no need to make excuses!"
At this point, Sheng Bailan's tone even carried a hint of slight anger.
She repeatedly extended her warm invitations, but was met with repeated rejections.
In all these years, Princess Xiao is the first person who has dared to do this.
At this point, Xiao Minghuang also vaguely sensed that something was wrong, and subconsciously brought up the system panel.
[Name: Sheng Bailan]
[Destiny/Fate: Clear Sword Heart (Metal)]
[Realm: Nascent Embryo Triple Realm]
[This person possesses a heart devoted to the way of the sword, pure and simple, without flaw or evil, impervious to demons and untouched by time.]
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Upon seeing Sheng Bailan's profile, Xiao Minghuang understood completely.
The other party wasn't setting a trap for her; they genuinely wanted to give her advanced swordsmanship.
"I really didn't expect this..."
She has always been the one giving opportunities to others, but this time she has become the one receiving opportunities from others.
His Clear Sword Heart, without any guile or flaw; he certainly wouldn't lie to her.
Xiao Minghuang's lips curled slightly upward, a hint of a smile appearing in her eyes, and she spoke softly:
"Senior, please don't be angry. I misunderstood you just now. May I ask if I can now accept your swordsmanship?"
Upon hearing Xiao Minghuang agree to accept her swordsmanship, a smile finally appeared on Sheng Bailan's face.
"Alright, in that case, I will teach you this classic sword technique."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sheng Bailan extended her slender finger and pointed it at Xiao Minghuang's brow.
The next second, Xiao Minghuang felt a new memory appear in her mind.
The memory was brief, but it shocked her deeply.
Because this memory is none other than the first half of the classic sword technique, "Myriad Swords Returning to Sect Sword Technique".
As Xiao Minghuang watched, she was deeply shocked.
All energies arise spontaneously, the sword strikes the abandoned acupoint, returning to the origin of martial arts, the lineage's achievements are profound and enduring.
This "Myriad Swords Returning to Sect Sword Technique" contains ten thousand swords, with each thousand swords constituting a minor level.
However, the memories that Sheng Bailan passed on to her were only the first Five Thousand Swords.
As she said, the second half of this sword technique is not recorded in the Spirit Sword Sect either.
Although there were only Five Thousand Swords, their power was already immense.
This sword technique far surpasses even the other high-grade Earth-rank sword technique she has cultivated, the Big Dipper Seven Stars Sword Technique!
It's important to understand that the higher the grade of a martial arts technique, the smaller the difference between them.
Above the Heavenly Rank, the rank only measures the characteristics and universality of each technique, and does not distinguish which is more powerful or less powerful.
Those that are suitable for most cultivators are of a higher grade.
If she hadn't cultivated the <Ziwei Imperial Dao Scripture>, it would have been as difficult as ascending to heaven for her to cultivate the <Big Dipper Seven Stars Sword Technique>.
However, the "Myriad Swords Returning to Sect Sword Technique" has fewer requirements; all that is needed is to practice the sword diligently.
Such formidable swordsmanship, and Sheng Bailan was actually willing to gift it to her.
This sentiment deeply moved Xiao Minghuang.
Sheng Bailan noticed the change in Xiao Minghuang's expression, and a faint smile appeared on her face again.
This Xiao Minghuang is truly an interesting girl.
She has great talent; if she puts her heart into cultivating it, her future achievements will surely surpass hers.
Everyone would like someone like that, wouldn't they?
"This junior thanks you for your kindness, senior."
Xiao Minghuang composed herself and bowed solemnly.
"Haha, alright, alright, get up now!"
Sheng Bailan smiled and waved her hand, "No need to be so polite. Now that you've accepted the sword technique, practice it diligently. If you can carry it forward in the future, that will be the greatest gratitude you can give me!"
"This junior will certainly live up to your expectations, senior!"
"Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing what you achieve!"
Xiao Minghuang nodded, then turned and left.
Sheng Bailan stood there watching her retreating figure, intending to go back to practice her swordsmanship, but suddenly a clear female voice rang in her mind.
[Ding! Successfully obtained a gift opportunity. You have acquired the <Twin Swords Fusion Sword Technique>. Do you wish to claim it?]
Sheng Bailan was stunned, her mind blank.
She naturally had no idea where the voice came from, but upon hearing that she could obtain sword techniques, she, with her Clear Sword Heart, agreed without much hesitation.
"Get it!"
The next moment.
An ancient, golden book appeared in her hands, as if it had appeared out of nowhere, a creation from nothingness.
On the golden book, four large characters were clearly written:
Twin Swords Fusion Sword Technique!
A completely new and unprecedented sword technique!
Although the grade is not specified, it is undoubtedly at least Earth Rank or above!
Even the Heavenly Ranks might be one!
Sheng Bailan picked up the golden book, turned to the first page, and read:
Man and sword become one, man replaces sword, the Twin Swords Combination create an unparalleled force!
At this moment, Sheng Bailan was filled with excitement, her heart pounding.
The feeling is like a child receiving a desired toy—excitement, anticipation, and feelings that are indescribable.
Upon closer inspection, Sheng Bailan realized that this was not a simple sword technique, but a comprehensive skill encompassing multiple systems such as martial arts, supernatural powers, swordsmanship, and secret arts. Moreover, it was very easy to learn; one only needed to imagine oneself as a sword.
After reading it, Sheng Bailan felt a surge of excitement in her heart.
What she needs most right now is powerful swordsmanship!
She has been stuck at the level of Major Accomplishment Sword Intent for ten years, unable to reach the step of Perfect Sword Intent.
The content of this sword technique perfectly matches what she currently lacks.
She had a premonition that as long as she could cultivate the "Twin Swords Fusion Sword Technique" to the beginner level, it would loosen the barrier of her perfect sword intent.
Thinking of this, Sheng Bailan could no longer restrain herself and was eager to practice this sword technique and find someone to test it on.
The reason for finding someone to test it is because this exercise is very special.
The opening statement of the "Twin Swords Fusion Sword Technique clearly states that this skill requires "the unity of man and sword, the man replacing the sword, Twin Swords Combination " to achieve unparalleled skill.
In other words, she needs to treat herself as a sword and unite with someone else who treats herself as a sword in order to truly cultivate this technique.
Moreover, the technique requires that the swordsmanship level of the person who merges with her cannot be too poor; they must be at a similar or equal level.
Within the Spirit Sword Sect, there are quite a few individuals whose swordsmanship has reached the level of sword intent.
Among the elders, seven have reached the rudimentary stage of sword intent, two have reached the minor stage of sword intent, but none have reached the Major Accomplishment stage of sword intent.
However, the technique only requires reaching a level close to that of swordsmanship to be able to perform Twin Swords Combination.
However, Sheng Bailan felt a sense of repulsion when she thought of the elders' aged faces.
Involuntarily, a stunningly beautiful face appeared in her mind.
Xiao Minghuang!
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.
She had only known Xiao Minghuang for a short time, but the young girl was very talented and had a likable personality, and she liked this junior very much.
However, to treat each other with the utmost sincerity as described in the cultivation method would be rather shameful.
After all, they had only just met today.
Thinking of this, her eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.
Let's think about this again!
Having such excellent swordsmanship in her hands, yet unable to test it out, made her feel restless, like a kitten scratching at her heart.
"If all else fails, we'll knock her out tonight, and then..."
Sheng Bailan's mind began to race. After thinking for a while, she decided to do it this way.