82: Battle Body

The Emperor slowly rose from his seat and loudly announced to the crowd:

"Today's competition ends here. Rest for one day, and the martial arts competition will continue tomorrow.

To provide the three competitors with the best conditions for rest and recuperation, I shall prepare a small Secret Realm for each of them."

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to leave in sequence.

On the arena, Ji Mo's eyes showed indifference, and he said coldly:

"I look forward to your performance next. Hehe!"

These two "Hehes" were like sparks splashing into hot oil, instantly enraging Qi Tian.

His eyes widened, and he roared angrily:

"Lad, you are truly arrogant! It seems those few lucky victories have made you completely forget yourself.

However, what I love doing most is personally strangling self-proclaimed Geniuses like you.

Just wait. I will completely wipe you out, leaving not even a trace of your Soul!"

Ji Mo turned a deaf ear to this and stopped paying attention to Qi Tian.

In his view, arguing with someone who was about to die was completely unnecessary.

After everyone had left, the Empire God of War strolled over and said:

"Three Prodigies of the Empire, to help you face the subsequent competition in the best condition, I will send each of you into a small Secret Realm."

After speaking, the God of War waved his hand, a flash of light appeared, and the three were instantly teleported into different Secret Realms.

Ji Mo only felt a flash of light before his eyes. After standing firm, he found himself inside a luxurious courtyard.

Through perception, Ji Mo determined that this small Secret Realm was about dozens of miles in circumference.

Inside the Secret Realm, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was so rich it seemed materialized. Small, sparkling lakes were visible everywhere, and exotic flowers and rare herbs grew along the banks, emitting bursts of refreshing fragrance.

From time to time, some lively small animals moved through it, adding vitality to this space.

After a day of tense and fierce fighting, this environment allowed Ji Mo's mood to gradually relax.

Although Ji Mo was full of confidence in his own strength, the thought of his opponent Qi Tian's unknown Ancient Demon Sage Legacy still made him cautious.

After all, no one knew what terrifying methods were hidden within that Legacy.

Now that he had many Sword Technique Secret Manuals on hand, Ji Mo decided to use this opportunity to study them and see if he could raise his Sword Intent to another level.

Just as Ji Mo was contemplating, the space suddenly twisted, like a large stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Immediately afterward, the figure of an old man abruptly appeared in this space.

"Elder Mu? How did you get in?" Ji Mo asked, full of confusion.

"Lad Ji Mo, this old man came to check on you.

Today's competition truly opened my eyes!

I never expected that in just one short year, your methods would become so rich and varied."

Elder Mu gently stroked his beard, his eyes filled with astonishment.

"Lad Ji Mo, do you have confidence in tomorrow's battle?"

Elder Mu asked with concern.

"Yes, of course, I have confidence in myself.

However, the opponent's methods are completely unknown, so I dare not say I have a 100% chance of winning."

Ji Mo answered truthfully.

"Lad Ji Mo, I was worried that continuous victories might make you conceited.

Seeing that you possess both an invincible belief and yet remain humble, I am very pleased.

Alright, I won't disturb you then. You should Cultivate well."

Elder Mu nodded in praise.

"Wait, Elder Mu, I happen to have some questions I'd like to ask you.

My Physical Body strength reached 200,000 jin and then Advanced to Innate, and although my strength increased, I didn't achieve a major Breakthrough. I find this quite strange."

Ji Mo quickly said.

"Lad Ji Mo, the great battle is imminent, yet you still have the mind to ponder these things.

Never mind. Since there is still ample time, let me tell you about the path of future Cultivation."

Elder Mu smiled helplessly and said.

"When the Physical Body is Cultivated to the Xiantian Realm, it is like opening a channel to a higher level based on the Acquired mortal body. From then on, the Physical Body has more potential for development.

However, when your Physical Body's pure strength reaches 10 million jin—which is 1 Dragon Power—the Physical Body will undergo a qualitative leap, advancing to the War Body.

Once the advancement is successful, strength will increase explosively, directly surging ten times, reaching 10 Dragon Power.

If your Aptitude is Heaven-Defying, the strength amplification can be even more substantial; 15 times, 20 times, or even dozens of times are all highly possible."

The Void Shattering Realm is completely different.

During the Zhen Gang Realm stage, if one wants to cross Realms to kill a Condensing Gang Realm Cultivator, it is not difficult for the uniquely gifted Prodigies of major sects.

But if a Condensing Gang Realm wants to cross Realms to kill a Void Shattering Realm expert, the difficulty is increased hundreds or even thousands of times compared to the former.

You must know that the Void Shattering Realm is the Realm closest to the Saint Realm, and the War Body corresponds precisely to this Realm,

even surpassing this Realm in certain aspects, allowing it to rival the Saint Realm.

As for the specific differences and unique features, you will need to explore and experience them yourself after you truly step into this Realm."

Elder Mu explained patiently, his eyes revealing his expectations for Ji Mo.

"Elder Mu, my Sword Intent has reached 90%. I want to know what the rumored Sword Soul Realm is like, which comes after 100% Sword Intent."

"Intent is something very ethereal; it is entirely an extra gift from heaven and earth to the Martial Artist, something that can be encountered but not sought. It depends entirely on personal Comprehension Ability, or perhaps luck.

Look, some people Cultivate their entire lives, reaching a rather high Realm, yet they never comprehend Intent;

while others, whose Realm is not particularly high, comprehend Intent early on."

Speaking of this, Elder Mu couldn't help but glance at Ji Mo, his eyes full of envy.

"Lad Ji Mo, you already possess 90% Sword Intent. On the Xuanling Continent, this already makes you a once-in-a-thousand-years Genius.

As for that last 10%, you must not force it.

Of course, when compared to those who possess Bloodline Legacy, that is another matter entirely.

Some Divine-Grade Bloodlines, or even Advanced level Bloodlines, inherently possess 90% or even 100% Intent from birth."

"As for the Realm after 100% Intent, I will briefly explain it to you.

Intent is inherently ethereal, but once it reaches 100%, the next step is to condense the formless into form, forging a Sword Soul within the Sea of Consciousness of the Soul.

The Sword Soul is 10 inches long; one inch is one layer of heaven.

As for the greater marvels, you will naturally know them once you reach that Realm.

Alright, Lad Ji Mo, hurry up and Cultivate. I'm leaving now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Mu's figure dissipated like smoke in the space.

"Tsk, Elder Mu is truly mysterious!" Ji Mo couldn't help but sigh.

"However, Elder Mu, you truly underestimate me.

With the little sword here, this Sword Intent and Sword Soul are not out of reach.

Just wait, I will surprise you very soon, hehe."

If my luck is good enough, I might even Breakthrough to 100% Sword Intent today.

Ji Mo stopped his wild thoughts and quickly took out those Earth-Rank Sword Techniques Secret Manuals, reading and comprehending them one by one carefully.

After he had firmly memorized the contents of all five Sword Technique Secret Manuals, he put them away and devoted himself entirely to Cultivation.

Soon, Ji Mo's mind entered a deep state of Cultivation, and his consciousness was once again pulled into the Sword God Space by the little sword.