Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, fewer than three days remained until the Stone Man Secret Realm's once-in-a-century opening.
At the Sword Monument.
The plaza surrounding the Sword Monument was vast, but at that moment, only Qin Hao and Jian Changfeng were studying it.
For the past month, Jian Changfeng had remained deeply immersed in contemplation, without moving a muscle.
Qin Hao was different. He spent most of his time studying the Sword Monument, and the rest consolidating his cultivation and practicing sword forms.
"The eighteenth sword move!"
"As expected of a Heaven-Rank Sword Art. This Sword Monument really is terrifying. After an entire month, I've only comprehended the eighteenth sword move."
Qin Hao sighed in admiration. Still, his understanding of sword intent had also improved considerably, giving his overall strength a tremendous boost.
Let's try the sword form, Ultimate Intent!
With that thought, Qin Hao moved off to one side and began executing Ultimate Intent.
Ultimate Intent was derived from the Sword Monument's first ten sword moves. It was the most basic move in the monument's Heaven-Rank Sword Art, yet even so, its power far surpassed any sword art Qin Hao currently knew.
Whoosh!
Qin Hao slowly raised the Blazing Sky Sword. True qi surged within him and coated the blade. A moment later, intricate, profound mystic runes slowly emerged on the sword.
The runes glowed fiery red, and the temperature of the surrounding air immediately rose several degrees.
"Go!"
The Blazing Sky Sword thrust forward lightly.
This thrust looked simple, even more straightforward and uncomplicated than any other sword move.
Yet the instant it shot forward, a mighty, unmatched force erupted. Terrifying power gathered at the tip of the Blazing Sky Sword. Accompanied by a muffled sound, an exceedingly fine crack appeared in space a