Northern Region Hidden Dao Academy.
Although it has now risen to second place in the rankings.
But its inherent strengths remain.
Overall, it is still stronger than the Southern Region Hidden Dao Academy.
The number of top-tier combatants is also greater in the Southern Region.
After all, there is Sword Ancestor like Yun Jing, who is ranked sixth on the Four Regions Martial Ranking.
And now, on the back mountain of the Northern Region Hidden Dao Academy.
This is a forbidden area of the academy; entry is prohibited without the permission of the dean and the supreme elder.
This is also Yun Jing's training ground.
At a waterfall, Yun Jing sat cross-legged beside it.
After a full two incense sticks' worth of time, a burst of Sword Intent erupted from Yun Jing's body!
At that moment, Yun Jing suddenly opened his eyes!
In his eyes, streaks of sword light shot out!
Instantly, a huge rock in front of them was struck by the sword light.
In an instant, it shattered into pieces!
At that moment, a young man appeared before Yun Jing.
Yun Jing was startled and immediately drew his sword, pointing it at the man and slashing out!
The man hadn't expected his opponent to attack so directly. He flicked his finger, and a burst of energy transformed into a sword, landing on Yun Jing's shoulder!
The blow landed on Yun Jing's shoulder, causing his sword-wielding hand to tremble instantly, and the sword flew out of his grasp!
This startled Yun Jing.
With his current strength, very few people could do that!
Moreover, with just a flick of his finger, he felt utterly powerless to resist.
If he went all out, would he still be a match for him?
Yun Jing couldn't help but think this to himself.
So he asked, "Who are you? What brings you here?"
The man sighed and said, "I've come to thank you."
"Thank?"
Yun Jing sheathed his sword, his face full of doubt, and said, "I don't recall ever having any dealings with you, sir."
Ye Qiubai is my apprentice.
The person who arrived was Lu Changsheng, who had been forced here by Qin Tiannan.
Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng felt a pang of sadness and said helplessly, "That kid Ye Qiubai owes a lot to your care."
Upon hearing this, Yun Jing suddenly realized what was happening, but he was also startled.
Ye Qiubai's master?
He had wanted to meet him for a long time.
To be able to teach a disciple with such outstanding talent and temperament, one must be extraordinary!
Yun Jing immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Senior, you flatter me. Ye Qiubai is not only my disciple's benefactor, helping him comprehend Sword Intent."
"His talent and character are exceptional, which is why I wanted to help him."
Lu Changsheng: "???"
senior?
Do I look that old?
But this Yun Jing looks like an old man; he's probably much older than him...
Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng said helplessly, "It's still necessary to say thank you. Um... is there anything you want? Or is there anything you need me to do?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Jing immediately waved his hand and said, "No need, no need. Helping Ye Qiubai is purely out of my own desire. As you know, senior, sword practitioners do all things for the sake of their own conscience."
Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was displeased.
He didn't want to owe anyone a favor.
If you owe someone a favor, you must repay it immediately; otherwise, you'll create karmic entanglements later, which would be even more troublesome.
For Lu Changsheng, anything that threatens his carefree, retirement life must be resolutely prevented!
For example, not owing favors to others.
Lu Changsheng said with a serious face, "No, I must thank you, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
"How about I give you some pills?"
After saying that, Lu Changsheng tossed a jade bottle to Yun Jing.
There are five of them, each exuding an incomparably ancient aura!
Extremely horrifying!
Yun Jing was startled when he saw it.
These pills were unlike anything he had ever seen before. Moreover, among all the pills he knew, none could match the aura of the ones Lu Changsheng had given him!
Lu Changsheng said, "These pills can restore the body's Spiritual Qi in an instant. Aren't they useful?"
Restore Spiritual Qi instantly?
Yun Jing was taken aback upon hearing this.
This is more than just useful, it's incredibly useful!
In a life-or-death situation, this could save your life!
Yun Jing immediately waved his hand and said, "This is too valuable! I can't accept it."
Lu Changsheng's expression froze.
Not enough, huh?
"Then I'll carve another formation for you!"
After saying that, he flipped his hand, and array flags appeared around the waterfall!
In the blink of an eye!
A formation has been formed!
Suddenly, the Spiritual Qi in the Northern Region seemed to thin out considerably!
And within the formation!
The Spiritual Qi seemed to have become viscous!
Yun Jing only took one breath, and he felt his cultivation speed increase several times over!
Sensing this change, Yun Jing's face paled with fear!
Is this a formation?
What kind of formation could have such a terrifying effect?
It's probably even more formidable than the protective array of their Northern Region Hidden Dao Academy.
Only Lu Changsheng knew.
This formation is actually a simplified version of the Spirit Gathering Formation at the Cottage.
"Senior... this is too precious, I can't accept it..."
What? You don't want it!
You just want more!!!
Lu Changsheng grew impatient and said, "Isn't this enough?"
Yun Jing stammered, "It's not that it's not enough... it's just that it's really unnecessary, senior..."
It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.
Faced with such incredible pills and formations, Yun Jing's ability to remain calm is already quite remarkable...
However, seeing Lu Changsheng's determined look, Yun Jing could only sigh and say, "Well then, senior, there's something about Sword Dao that I haven't fully grasped yet. Could you explain it to me?"
Yun Jing was afraid that if he didn't agree, Lu Changsheng would come up with something even more shocking...
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was taken aback, "How about... you take these instead..."
Sword Dao?
What does he know about this?!
"Okay, go ahead and ask..."
Seeing Yun Jing was delighted and said, "Senior, let me demonstrate it for you first."
He finished speaking and didn't wait for Lu Changsheng to reply.
Yun Jing then took out his sword and began to demonstrate the Cultivation Method he had been practicing.
The first move is to use one's body as a sword.
The second move: Using the eyes as swords.
That is, the Sword Eye.
The third move is to use the heart as a sword.
Yun Jing, however, was unable to grasp it for a long time.
This also caused his Cultivation Method to stagnate.
After Yun Jing finished demonstrating, he looked at Lu Changsheng with a hint of expectation in his eyes and asked, "Senior, do you have a solution?"
Lu Changsheng: "..."
solve?
How would I know?
But using the heart as a sword?
Doesn't this conflict with the previous "using eyes as swords" approach?
The scene you see with your heart is definitely different from the scene you see with your eyes.
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, then tentatively said, "Why don't you try giving up using your eyes as swords?"
Abandon using your eyes as swords?
Yun Jing was taken aback upon hearing this.
Then, as if he had thought of something.
His expression turned solemn, and he immediately sat down cross-legged.
After a day had passed.
Yun Jing's aura surged!
His eyes were not open, but the Sword Intent continued to rage freely in this space!
Incredibly sharp!
It seems capable of slicing through anything!
At this moment, even without opening his eyes, Yun Jing could sense the changes in all things in heaven and earth!
With a mere thought, the sword arrives instantly!
This is the Heart Sword!
Use your heart as a sword!