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Inside the Heavenly Drink House.

After three rounds of drinks, Qin Hao bid Liu Changqing and the others farewell. They went their separate ways, and Qin Hao headed back to his courtyard.

His battle with Pei Shan had given Qin Hao some insights into the Nine Swords of the Azure Lotus. He wanted to return and see whether he could master Lotus Blossoms with Every Step.

Besides, the first prerequisite for Inner Hall Advancement is making it onto the Bronze Ranking.

With my current strength, I'm still some way short of the Bronze Ranking. If I want to make it onto the ranking, or even advance to the Inner Hall, I'll have to comprehend sword intent!

Qin Hao pondered as he walked.

The ultimate technique of the Nine Swords of the Azure Lotus—Lotus Blossoms with Every Step!

Once he comprehended it, he would gain at least a trace of insight into sword intent.

Aside from that, there was the Sword Monument!

Qin Hao had the Sword Monument Jade Pendant and could visit the Sword Monument whenever he wished. Once he comprehended all ten of its foremost sword moves, he could fuse them into a single move: Ultimate Intent!

Ultimate Intent was, in essence, a portion of sword intent!

Lotus Blossoms with Every Step, Ultimate Intent!

If I master both of these sword moves, I might well be able to comprehend sword intent.

Qin Hao mulled this over.

He also had a direction to follow in cultivating the Great Dao Spirit-Seizing Art.

Unless I complete the Sacred Embryo Chapter's myriad forms realm, I won't be able to break through to the Meridian Opening Realm. But at myriad forms realm perfection, my physical strength will reach a hundred thousand jin! And after my cultivation breaks through, my strength will rise even further.