Comprehending Sword Intent

A moment later, Qian Daoliu brought Chu Ye and Qian Renxue into a cramped, isolated space less than thirty square meters in size.

"Sword Intent is divided into six stages: Basic Sword Intent, Beginner Sword Intent, Intermediate Sword Intent, High-level Sword Intent, Peak Sword Intent, and finally, the realm of Unity of Man and Sword," Qian Daoliu explained, then continued,

"You only need to master Basic Sword Intent to learn the first sword."

"Grandpa, what realm has your Sword Intent reached?" Qian Renxue asked.

"Grandpa has already touched three-tenths of the realm of Unity of Man and Sword."

Chu Ye asked, "Great Worship Elder, what about Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"Chen Xin of the Way of the Sword." A story seemed to pass through Qian Daoliu's eyes as he replied, "That boy may be the only one on the continent today who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me. When I met him thirty years ago, he had already reached Peak Sword Intent. Now, perhaps he has also touched the threshold of Unity of Man and Sword."

"Uh, hehe." Chu Ye's lips curled into a smile.

If he remembered correctly, the current Sword Douluo was over ninety years old too, right?

There really were not many people left who could call Sword Douluo "that boy"!

"Any other questions?"

"No."

Chu Ye and Qian Renxue both shook their heads.

"Then let us begin. Sit cross-legged now, close your eyes, focus, concentrate, and try to clear your minds as much as possible while sensing the Sword Intent I release."

"Understood."

Chu Ye and Qian Renxue immediately did as told, sitting cross-legged on the ground. Then they closed their eyes, thought of nothing, and worked hard to maintain a state free of distracting thoughts.

In the next second, a terrifying aura suddenly radiated from Qian Daoliu, even blowing Chu Ye's clothes into motion.

This was Qian Daoliu's Sword Intent!

His Sword Intent enveloped the entire space, as though it had merged into the air itself. Sharp, domineering, and sacred, it made Chu Ye feel as if the moment he moved, countless blades would instantly slice him to death!

So terrifying. Is this Qian Daoliu's Sword Intent? Chu Ye still felt lingering fear.

"My Sword Intent will remain in this space for one month. If you cannot comprehend your own Basic Sword Intent in one month, then do not bother learning the Angel Six Divine Sword Style."

After saying this, Qian Daoliu left, leaving only Chu Ye and Qian Renxue behind.

"One month, huh..."

Chu Ye stopped thinking about it. Three months later would be the time when he fought Xie Yue and Yan. Right now, he could only give it everything he had and devote most of his cultivation time to comprehending Sword Intent.

Within three months, he had to master Basic Sword Intent and learn the first sword of the Angel Six Divine Sword Style.

He began sensing the dense Sword Intent of Qian Daoliu that filled the surroundings together with Qian Renxue.

Elsewhere, Xie Yue and Yan had also already received notice that they would fight Chu Ye three months later.

Xie Yue, who had only just learned the news, was very puzzled. "Strange. Why does Your Excellency the Pope want us to fight Chu Ye three months from now? And it's even the two of us against him alone."

"Who knows why? But when Elder Ghost passed on the message to us, he specially emphasized one thing: go all out and don't lose." Yan shook his head, then said somewhat arrogantly, "The only thing that leaves me speechless is that dealing with Chu Ye is something I alone am more than enough for. Why do the two of us need to join hands?"

Xie Yue thought it over. "Since Your Excellency the Pope arranged it this way, no matter the reason, Yan, we have to take these three months seriously."

And so, Xie Yue and Yan began increasing the intensity of their cultivation. But proud as they were, they both believed that either of them could defeat Chu Ye alone, so they simply disdained studying any battle tactics for a two-man combination. They disdained spending time on coordination and polishing their teamwork.

Just like that, Chu Ye gave up his time for Soul Power cultivation and devoted himself wholeheartedly to comprehending Sword Intent.

As the days passed one by one, under the shroud of Qian Daoliu's immense Sword Intent, Chu Ye gradually groped his way toward a trace of his own understanding of the Way of the Sword.

Finally, on the seventh day, Chu Ye slowly opened his eyes. In that instant, a sacred yet dark Sword Intent radiated from his body!

"It worked!"

Basic Sword Intent!

With his Sword Intent newly formed, Chu Ye, under Qian Daoliu's Sword Intent, had comprehended a Sword Intent belonging to him alone in just seven days!

Qian Renxue sensed it too and said in surprise, "Chu Ye, you've already comprehended Sword Intent!?"

Chu Ye smiled. "Yes, Xue'er!"

"Hiss... How are you so fast? I feel like I'm still far from it." Qian Renxue felt a little blow to her confidence.

"Keep working hard. I feel like you should be close too." Chu Ye patted Qian Renxue on the head, then said, "Time is tight. I'll go find your grandfather first and learn the Angel Six Divine Sword Style."

"Okay, hurry and go first."

"Mm."

Chu Ye walked out of the Sword Intent room Qian Daoliu had left behind. He did not immediately go find Qian Daoliu, planning first to try out what was different after comprehending Sword Intent.

"Sword of Gods and Demons!"

Chu Ye released his martial soul and once again gripped the sword in his hand. He clearly felt that it was very different from before, as if he understood better how to use a sword.

He slashed forward, and actually cut out Sword Qi!

During the slash, it was infused with Chu Ye's own Sword Intent, making what had originally been an ordinary slash become far more lethal!

This was Basic Sword Intent!

It made sword attacks stronger and made basic attacks more lethal. Likewise, Sword Intent could also be used on soul skills, increasing the power of sword-move-type soul skills!

"Not bad. Since it's my Sword Intent, I should name it myself. I'll call it God-Demon Sword Intent."

Chu Ye smiled slightly and went to Douluo Hall again to find Qian Daoliu. He bowed slightly and said, "Great Worship Elder!"

"Why are you looking for me instead of comprehending Sword Intent over there?"

"Mm? Wait!"

Qian Daoliu had only just finished speaking when his expression suddenly changed drastically. He carefully sized up Chu Ye and said in great shock, "You! You've already comprehended Sword Intent!?"

"Yes, Great Worship Elder."

My goodness.

He comprehended Sword Intent in seven days?

Qian Daoliu's heart was almost unable to stay calm. He, who had always been composed, could not remain composed now.

Although under his Sword Intent, he could help others rapidly form Sword Intent, in Qian Daoliu's view, if these two children could reach Basic Sword Intent in around twenty days, they would already be geniuses of the Way of the Sword!

Qian Daoliu's mouth twitched twice. Only because he did not want Chu Ye to become too proud, he deliberately put on a calm attitude and said, "Mm, not bad. Since you have already mastered Basic Sword Intent, you are qualified to learn the Angel Six Divine Sword Style."

"Now, I will pass the Angel Six Divine Sword Style on to you. How many swords you can cultivate will depend on your fortune from here on."

"Many thanks, Great Worship Elder!" Chu Ye bowed again, his heart filled with incomparable anticipation.

"Great Angel God! Great ancestor! Lend me your power for the moment!"

Qian Daoliu slowly spread his hands, and the huge Angel Statue behind him began to emit an extremely intense golden light. That golden light bestowed divine power upon Qian Daoliu.

This was what a Demigod-level powerhouse was: someone who could borrow a portion of a god's power.

"Are you ready?" Qian Daoliu asked.

"I'm ready, Great Worship Elder!" Chu Ye replied.

"Then go and comprehend the power of the Angel Six Divine Sword Style."

A speck of golden light condensed at Qian Daoliu's fingertip. In an instant, the golden light flew straight into the space between Chu Ye's brows and poured into his brain.

The scene before Chu Ye's eyes changed in an instant, as if he had entered a space that existed in the mind.

This place was desolate. He stood where he was, yet saw a woman, and that woman was extremely beautiful.