4: Chapter 4 The Skull of Wisdom, Three Realms of Swordsmanship

"Xiao Xuan, this is a 60,000-year Mind Condensing Wisdom Skull."

After returning to Spirit City, Qian Daoliu retrieved a Spirit Bone from the treasury.

The high-age Spirit Bones stored in Spirit Hall were extremely rare. This Spirit Bone was personally obtained by his son, Qian Xunji, who had personally killed the beast, and it was a top-tier Spirit Bone, second only to external Spirit Bones and the ultimate Spirit Bones produced by 100,000-year Spirit Beasts.

As his only Disciple, he saw unprecedented potential in Ji Xuan and, wanting to Cultivate him with all his heart, gave this Spirit Bone to Ji Xuan.

Ji Xuan looked at the Spirit Bone in Qian Daoliu's hand and smiled inwardly.

Wasn't this the head Spirit Bone that would become one of the prizes for the Soul Master Tournament eight years later, eventually falling into Tang San's hands?

He had not expected Qian Daoliu to take it out and give it to him directly.

Ji Xuan received it with both hands, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile. "Thank you, Master."

"There is no Soul Power restriction for absorbing a Spirit Bone. Absorb it now, and I will act as your Protector."

"Yes."

Ji Xuan nodded, sat cross-legged, and began to absorb the Spirit Bone.

A blue light instantly enveloped Ji Xuan, and a cool Aura began to penetrate from his brow, stimulating his brain...

Ji Xuan felt his Mental Energy continuously increasing, and his perception of his surroundings becoming clearer and clearer.

...

Two days later, the light on Ji Xuan's body receded, and he suddenly opened his eyes. His Mental Energy spread from his body, and he could clearly perceive things within a hundred meters; even the faint chirping of insects in the distance could not escape his perception.

"Xiao Xuan, how is it?"

Seeing that Ji Xuan had successfully absorbed it, Qian Daoliu stepped forward and asked.

With Qian Daoliu's strength, not resting for two days had no effect on him.

Ji Xuan stood up, looked at Qian Daoliu, and said, "Master, my Mental Energy has increased significantly; I can clearly perceive everything within a hundred meters around me."

"I also gained a Spirit Bone skill called Mental Shock, which can directly attack an enemy's mental sea."

"If the opponent's Mental Energy is weak, they will suffer mental collapse and die in severe cases, or become demented in mild cases."

Ji Xuan sensed the Soul Power in his body and frowned slightly. "But my Soul Power... doesn't seem to have increased."

"This Spirit Bone primarily enhances your Mental Energy comprehensively; it is normal that it didn't increase your Soul Power."

Qian Daoliu paused.

"Furthermore, you only just had a Breakthrough, so your Soul Power still needs to be stabilized. Do not be in a rush."

Ji Xuan nodded gently. "Yes, Disciple understands."

...

The next day.

At the Peak of Wuhun Divine Mountain, clouds and mist swirled.

Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back. "Xiao Xuan, next, Master will teach you how to use a sword."

"Okay, Master."

Qian Daoliu continued, "First, you must know that the Sword Dao is divided into three Realms: Sword Intent, Sword Domain, and Man-Sword Unity."

"Each Realm is further divided into Micro, Minor Achievement, Major Achievement, Perfection, and Peak."

"Sword Intent is where the mind directs, the sword follows. It is the Fusion of Mental Energy, Soul Power, will, and belief to form a unique Sword Intent."

"Sword Domain is the field of the sword; it is the sublimation of Sword Intent after reaching the Peak. Within the Domain, everything is controlled by you as the Dominator."

"Man-Sword Unity means the person is the sword, and the sword is the person. One can resonate with all things; even grass and trees can serve as swords."

Ji Xuan asked curiously, "Master, may I ask what Realm you are currently in?"

Currently, the person publicly recognized as the number one in Sword Dao on the continent is Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo, but in reality, it should be Qian Daoliu.

Qian Daoliu had been in seclusion for many years, and very few people in the world knew about him; some even believed he had passed away.

Several years ago, Chen Xin's grandfather, a level 98 Super Douluo, the Gale Sword Hero Chen Jianjun, challenged Qian Daoliu in order to seek a Breakthrough.

The result ended in failure, and he personally admitted that his sword was inferior to Qian Daoliu's, passing away shortly after.

"Master is currently at the Perfection of the third Realm," Qian Daoliu replied calmly.

He had been in this Realm for many years, unable to touch the threshold of the Peak, and he had likely lost hope of a Breakthrough in this life, having long since let go of it in his heart.

Before meeting Ji Xuan, his focus was on Qian Renxue, hoping she could inherit the Legacy of the Angel God.

Now, the appearance of Ji Xuan gave him another goal: to pass on his life's learning to him.

If he were no longer around in the future, he also hoped that he would be able to protect Qian Renxue for him.

"Master, you are truly amazing!"

Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly and said, "Xiao Xuan, Master can only teach you insights; you must comprehend your own Sword Dao yourself."

"Your Spirit is a sword; you can start your comprehension from your Spirit."

Ji Xuan nodded heavily. "Disciple understands."

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "Now, you must start practicing from basic sword Moves. Only by laying a solid foundation can you allow the sword in your hand to exert its maximum power."

"All Moves originate from the basics."

"Watch carefully." Qian Daoliu casually picked up a withered branch. "Thrust: the force reaches the tip of the sword. Thrusting is further divided into horizontal thrust, vertical thrust..."

"Chop: from top to bottom, the force reaches the sword body; it is powerful and heavy."

"Lift: from bottom to top, the force reaches the front part of the sword body; the wrist must be agile."

...

Ji Xuan watched each of Qian Daoliu's Moves seriously.

Qian Daoliu was worthy of being the number one person in sword techniques on the continent; the branch in his hand was like a sharp sword, and every Move carried a fierce Aura.

As the last Move landed, Qian Daoliu threw the withered branch on the ground and stood with his hands behind his back. "Xiao Xuan, you demonstrate it once; let Master see how much you have learned."

"Yes, Master."

Ji Xuan took out a wooden sword from his spirit tool and began to perform each Move...

Qian Daoliu watched Ji Xuan's moving figure, a flash of shock appearing in his eyes.

Ji Xuan had only watched it once, yet he had already grasped the essentials, and every Move carried a hint of Aura.

This kid's talent is simply too high...

As the final action concluded, Ji Xuan put away the wooden sword and looked at Qian Daoliu. "Master, how was it?"

"Not bad." Qian Daoliu nodded with satisfaction. "Next, you must practice diligently to lay a solid foundation."

"At the same time, Master will also teach you insights on comprehending Sword Intent."

"Yes."

...

Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Ji Xuan's daily life consisted of practicing sword, training his physical fitness, soaking in medicinal baths, and meditating to Cultivate.

"Swish!"

The wooden sword in Ji Xuan's hand carried a fierce Aura, as if splitting the air in two.

Qian Daoliu watched from the side with satisfaction.

"Swish! Swish! Swish..."

After finishing a series of fluid movements, Ji Xuan nimbly performed a sword flourish and carried the sword behind his back.

"Clap, clap..." Qian Daoliu clapped, walked up to Ji Xuan, and patted his head. "Xiao Xuan, your comprehension of the sword is above Master's; Master is gratified for you."

"Your foundation has already met my requirements. From here on, it depends on your own comprehension."

"This is all thanks to Master's good teaching." Ji Xuan scratched his head and smiled.

"You don't need to be modest." Qian Daoliu shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with a smile.

During this period, he was very satisfied with Ji Xuan; he had extremely high talent, yet he was neither arrogant nor impetuous, and his Heart-Nature was truly excellent.