Three Million Sword Sages Must Lower Their Eyes Before Me
Within the void.
White mist drifted everywhere.
There was nothing there.
But the drifting white mist was incredibly powerful.
Sword energy surged and tumbled from within!
Within this vast, boundless void.
Tongtian, dressed in a blue robe, stood there.
His body was somewhat transparent.
Endless sword shadows surged all around.
The Dao character, which resembled an earthworm, had long since vanished, transforming into countless gigantic swords radiating terrifying malevolence.
Standing horizontally in the void, the sword tip points Tongtian.
"Is this... the void space condensed within that piece of paper?"
When was it formed?
"Could it be that when the senior was writing this treatise on Sword Dao, he had already secretly opened up the alternate dimension within it...?"
"Just so I can properly comprehend the Sword Dao?"
Even as Sage, Tongtian was still deeply shocked by this thought.
"Senior's strength is probably far greater than I imagined... perhaps even completely beyond my understanding of cultivation levels."
"It has reached a whole new level!"
The reason why Tongtian is so awe-inspiring is that he can create space as soon as he puts pen to paper.
Moreover, it can also subtly guide the divine consciousness of a Sage into this space without anyone noticing.
Such power is something even Hongjun might not be able to achieve.
Just as Tongtian was lost in thought...
Suddenly, a magnificent voice came from all directions in the void.
The sound was deafening, truly awe-inspiring.
The word "Tao" is spoken, and the law follows from words.
In an instant, the entire void space was suddenly filled with an astonishing amount of sword energy.
"Riding the wind on a sword, soaring between heaven and earth."
"With a sword, I find joy; without a sword, I am equally happy!"
"With one sword, sever cause and effect; then, cleave through the Primordial World!"
"Only the sword in my hand can withstand all enemies!"
Buzz!
That ancient sound, as if it had existed since time immemorial, entered Tongtian's ears.
Old!
Rustic!
Long!
It was as if the ancient sound had existed before the very beginning of Primordial World.
He was composed and calm, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever!
But this sound sent shivers down Tongtian's spine!
Before Tongtian could react.
Countless sword shadows suddenly shot straight towards Tongtian.
Tongtian seemed to see a Sword Dao immortal who was completely unrestrained, free, and extremely unrestrained.
He arrived riding a sword amidst countless sword shadows.
With a flask of wine hanging from his waist, he remained composed, his every move exuding an undisguised boldness!
He loudly recited the poem while taking the wine gourd from his waist.
He tilted his head back and poured the fragrant wine into his mouth!
That arrogant and unrestrained heroic demeanor.
That's the True Intent of the Sword Dao —a feeling of heroic grandeur that washes over you even without drawing your sword!
All of these brought an ultimate shock to Tongtian!
"So, a sword can be this unrestrained!!"
"Is this the Sword Dao you cultivated, senior?!"
"It's truly captivating!"
"The senior said that this poem is his understanding of Sword Dao."
"Indeed powerful!"
"With one sword, sever cause and effect; then, cleave through the Primordial World!"
"Only the sword in my hand can withstand all enemies!"
"Such an unrestrained attitude... I'm afraid only you, senior, possess such talent throughout the entire Primordial World!"
"But can I truly comprehend this way of Sword Dao?"
Just as Tongtian was thinking this to himself.
That ancient and majestic voice gradually faded away.
A series of black Dao characters reappeared before him.
It was the very same earthworm-like character for "Dao" that had just disappeared.
Tongtian was taken aback and stared intently ahead.
"The above poems are my understanding of the Sword Dao."
"Below is a poem I composed based on some of my experiences in Sword Dao."
"It's a bit fragmented, but not too difficult to understand, so I'll explain it to you. It should help you develop a powerful sword aura!"
Seeing this similar gaze...
Tongtian was slightly taken aback, and a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
"And you even have experience with cultivation? Senior Lin Tian really did it all in one go."
Tongtian couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
He quickly looked down along the worm-like characters.
"Having traversed countless miles in battle, his sword has slain countless demons!"
The meaning is roughly: He has fought countless battles, traversed billions of miles of battlefields, and once beheaded billions of demons with a single sword.
Could the demons in poetry be the legendary Chaos Gods and Demons?
If that's true, then their combat power is incredibly strong.
Tongtian couldn't help but feel a little surprised, and continued looking down.
"A sword honed for a billion years, yet never tested day or night; today I present it to you, who has grievances to redress?"
Is this an attempt to advise me to be patient?
After accumulating strength and releasing it gradually, shall I then proclaim it to the world?
Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly, and a sense of enlightenment was quietly spreading within them.
However, Tongtian did not suddenly understand; instead, he continued to look down.
"Today, towers and cauldrons stand tall; tomorrow, swords will traverse mountains and rivers!"
"..."
"A single sword strike can decide life and death; its fame will resound for eternity!"
"..."
"Even the three million Heavenly Sword Saints must bow their heads before me!"
"!!!!"
"What an overbearing artistic conception! Even three million Sword Dao Sage wouldn't dare to look up at you, senior?"
"Is that your true strength, senior?!"
Seeing those powerful and incredibly confident interpretations of Sword Dao.
Tongtian grew increasingly excited, and the more he looked at the primordial spirit, the more agitated he became!
The sword intent within his body seemed about to surge forth!
That sense of enlightenment seemed to gradually become clearer from its initial vagueness!
Swish!
Swish!
Swish!
Just as Tongtian closed his eyes...
The black Dao characters floating before Tongtian.
It gradually turned into a black water snake.
With lightning speed.
It charged straight towards Tongtian's brow.
In an instant!
The black Dao characters seemed to transform into boundless, endless swords.
It probed directly into the space Tongtian's eyebrows.
The next moment.
The character "Dao" transformed into astonishing sword intent.
It spread wildly within the divine consciousness that Tongtian.
Moment.
This allowed Tongtian to directly comprehend all the sword intent taught by Lin Tian.
Boom!
Tongtian suddenly opened his eyes.
Two terrifying beams of blue light suddenly shot out from his eyes.
The azure light seemed poised to pierce through the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
It instantly pierced through the vast, white void.
Click!
Click!
A moment later.
The void that enveloped Tongtian was shattered by the sword energy released by Tongtian.
It looked like broken porcelain.
It crumbled into pieces.
An insurmountable and powerful will seemed to emanate from the void.
In an instant, he pushed Tongtian's divine sense out!
Biyou Palace.
Tongtian, whose body was enveloped in profound sword intent, suddenly opened his eyes.
A glint of sword light flashed in his eyes.
His body released the ancient True Intent of the Sword Dao.
Released instantly!
The entire space Biyou Palace.
It suddenly started shaking uncontrollably at that moment.
Because the sword energy he condensed was too powerful!
Even the talismanic arrays he had set up earlier couldn't stop it!
Just as the prisoner-capturing magic circle was about to reach its limit.
The Great Dao Diary, which had been summoned by Tongtian, suddenly flickered slightly.
On the antique cover, the five black characters "Dao" (道) of Great Dao Diary" shone brightly.
The malevolent energy and sword energy released by Tongtian.
It was instantly swallowed up by the Great Dao Diary!
At this moment, Tongtian was completely oblivious to this.
His face was already filled with the joy of sudden enlightenment!
And the sheer awe I felt after understanding the true principles of Sword Dao!
"So, the Sword Dao has no rules. As long as you have the sword in your heart and confidence in your heart, you can use the sword in any situation!"
"Both can lead to the Sword Dao!"
"The bold and unrestrained Sword Dao displayed in the paper given by Senior Lin Tian has completely surpassed the path I cultivate!"
"Furthermore, the Sword Dao experiences described by the senior later... transformed into countless inheritances! Directly allowing me to fully understand without sudden enlightenment!"
"In other words, the Sword Dao I now master has surpassed the Sword Dao I have cultivated for countless years!"
"My previous Sword Dao wasn't about cultivating the sword, but about destroying Sword Dao; it was dross, garbage!"
"Senior Lin Tian's Sword Dao is the true Sword Dao!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"With this understanding of the Sword Dao, I am now fully prepared!"
"The process of abolishing one's holy position must begin!"