Swing a Sword a Hundred Million Times, and Sword Intent Will Naturally Form

"Xiao Chen, first tell me what kind of cultivator you want to become."

Chu Feng asked with a very serious expression.

"Master, I was born with the Innate Sword Physique, so ever since I began cultivating, I've wanted to become a Sword Saint of my generation. Unfortunately, heaven doesn't always grant one's wishes."

As Xiao Chen spoke, a trace of disappointment appeared in his eyes, but they soon grew resolute.

"But now that I've met you, Master, I intend to pick up my sword and continue cultivating."

"Master, please teach me a supreme sword art!"

"A Sword Saint? You have the Innate Sword Physique, and that's all you aspire to?"

After speaking irritably, Chu Feng paused, then continued, "You're my disciple, Chu Feng's disciple, after all. Couldn't you show a little ambition? At the very least, you should become a Divine Emperor of your generation, shouldn't you?"

Xiao Chen was stunned on the spot by his master's words.

On the Profound Heaven Continent, cultivators advanced through twelve realms, from lowest to highest: Body Tempering, Dao Foundation, True Fate, Heavenly Origin, Spirit Nurturing, Dao Integration, Fate Nirvana, Half-Saint, Saint Realm, Divine King, Divine Emperor, and Immortal Emperor.

Upon becoming an Immortal Emperor, one could ascend to the upper realm, so Immortal Emperors did not remain on the Profound Heaven Continent for long.

Divine Emperors were already the true gods of this world, beings countless people looked up to.

"Master, can I really do it?"

Chu Feng patted him on the shoulder. "Trust me. As long as you cultivate diligently, becoming a Divine Emperor will be no problem, let alone an Immortal Emperor."

Painting grand promises was what he did best, though in his previous life, he had always painted them for young ladies.

In this life, he was painting them for his own disciple instead.

Xiao Chen felt as if he had been struck by lightning, profoundly shaken. He looked at his master with awe and disbelief.

"I will not disappoint you, Master."

Chu Feng smiled. "Good. Go back and rest for the night. Come find me in my courtyard tomorrow when the sun is high in the sky.

"When the time comes, I'll naturally teach you a supreme sword art!"

Although Chu Feng had made up his mind to fool the boy, he still needed to give it some careful thought.

After all, he had seen far too many sword arts, cultivation techniques, and the like in his previous life.

For the moment, he did not know which one to teach Xiao Chen.

As for why he had told Xiao Chen to come when the sun was high, it was because Chu Feng could not get up too early.

Even after transmigrating, he still could not change his habit of staying up late to cultivate immortality.

"Yes."

Xiao Chen assented and left, brimming with confidence.

Chu Feng watched him leave and began to ponder.

What kind of cultivation technique should he teach his eldest disciple?

He spent the entire afternoon sitting at the table, propping up his chin with one hand as he thought.

As the sun was about to set, a peerless divine technique flashed through Chu Feng's mind.

This technique was a perfect match for Xiao Chen in his current state.

However, everyone who had cultivated this divine technique had been exceptionally gifted and among the very best.

He did not know whether that boy Xiao Chen could manage it.

He had better give him a little more training.

He took out brush, ink, paper, and inkstone and began writing down the technique, along with a supplementary training method, intending to give Xiao Chen a complete cultivation system.

He wrote until late at night.

Chu Feng rubbed his growling stomach, then went to the kitchen and started preparing something.

Only after having a late-night meal did Chu Feng settle down for a good sleep.

At noon the next day.

Chu Feng finally got up. He stretched, washed up, and left his bedroom.

He pushed open the door and saw Xiao Chen standing in the courtyard.

"Did you come early?"

Xiao Chen shook his head. "I didn't dare disturb you, Master, so I came only when the sun was high. I've only been waiting here a little while."

"Mm."

Chu Feng nodded slightly and asked, "How much of your cultivation do you have left?"

Xiao Chen said, "Master, less than a third remains."

Chu Feng asked, "How long before you lose all your cultivation?"

Xiao Chen looked at his master in bewilderment, but still answered respectfully, "Master, if I don't cultivate, I'll lose all my cultivation within three months and become a complete cripple."

"That's not very long."

After muttering this, Chu Feng said, "From today onward, you are not to practice your old cultivation technique or restore your spiritual power."

"Huh?"

Xiao Chen was dumbfounded and blurted out, "Why?"

"Naturally, so I can teach you a supreme divine technique."

Chu Feng paused, then continued, "But before I teach it to you, you must master Sword Intent. Only then will you be qualified to practice this technique.

"You used to be the chief disciple of the Sword Dao Institute's outer court, so I imagine you're no stranger to Sword Intent?"

Xiao Chen nodded. "I do know something about it. I've already reached the threshold of Sword Intent, but taking that step is rather difficult."

Chu Feng smiled faintly. "For others, it certainly is difficult. But as far as your master is concerned, anyone with hands can comprehend Sword Intent."

"Really?"

Xiao Chen stared at his master, eyes wide and face full of astonishment.

"Would I have any reason to deceive you?"

Chu Feng waved his hand as he spoke. "Follow me somewhere."

"Yes."

Xiao Chen forcibly suppressed his excitement and followed Chu Feng.

The two left the Miscellaneous Dao Institute and headed toward the mountain behind it.

About half an hour later, they arrived at the foot of a waterfall.

Chu Feng said, "From now on, this will be your training ground. You know the basic sword techniques, right?"

"Yes."

Xiao Chen answered without a second thought.

"Starting today, use one move from the basic sword techniques and swing your sword beneath the waterfall. When you can cleave the waterfall apart with a single stroke, you'll be able to comprehend Sword Intent. Remember, don't use magic power. That won't help you comprehend Sword Intent at all."

Chu Feng spoke unhurriedly.

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Xiao Chen looked at his master in confusion.

Seeing the clear confusion in Xiao Chen's eyes, Chu Feng smiled. "Have you ever heard that if you swing a sword a hundred million times, Sword Intent will naturally form?

"Remember, I'm not telling you to swing blindly. You must hone that one move to its very limit.

"Only a sword move honed to its limit can allow you to comprehend Sword Intent.

"That is what they mean when they say the Great Dao is utterly simple."

At first, Xiao Chen was still completely baffled, but when he heard the final sentence, a gleam flashed in his eyes.

That's right! How could I have forgotten? Disciples in the Sword Dao Institute who want to comprehend Sword Intent all bring the sword arts they practice to the level of grand completion.

Although the sword art I practiced before had already reached completion, it was still a long way from grand completion.

That's why I've been unable to comprehend Sword Intent for so long.

Now that my dantian has been destroyed, it's impossible for me to continue practicing my old sword art. That's why Master came up with this method to help me comprehend Sword Intent.

An excited smile appeared on his face, and he said to Chu Feng, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. I understand! Starting today, I'll train as you instructed."

"A teachable child indeed."

Chu Feng spoke with a gratified expression, thinking, This boy really is a child of destiny. I casually pulled out a theory from thin air, and he understood it. I wonder if he can actually pull it off.

If he can't, I'll give him that cultivation technique once the magic power in his body is completely gone.

If Xiao Chen can't practice that technique, I'll have no choice but to go fool the next disciple.

"Little Chen, train hard. If there's anything you don't understand, come ask me."

"Yes."

With that, Xiao Chen drew the sword at his waist and walked beneath the waterfall, where he began swinging it...