Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 1276 - 181: Taixu Yin Yang Sword Breakthrough! (2)

Chapter 1276: Chapter 181: Taixu Yin Yang Sword Breakthrough! (2)

In the realm of Invincible Grandmaster, normally it requires completing eight blood exchanges in the Third Grade.

Each successive blood exchange brings about a continuous metamorphosis in life’s level, ultimately reaching the strength comparable to a Second Grade Grandmaster.

He also understands that, although Jiang Ning’s strength may not be as great as his right now.

But in the future, he is bound to surpass him and rise above him in strength.

"Uncle Jiang, I propose a toast to you!" At this moment, Zhou Tuo adjusted his mindset, first standing up to pour Jiang Ning a cup of wine, then filling a cup for himself as well.

He raised his glass in gesture and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning also gulped down the wine in his cup.

At this moment, steaming dishes were placed on the table.

"Lord Jiang, it’s a family dinner tonight, so let’s be casual!" Purple Robe Marquis defined the dinner atmosphere once again.

"Then let me first toast to the Marquis!" Jiang Ning raised his glass, and with a gentle clink, he learned from Zhou Tuo’s gesture and drank the wine in one gulp.

Purple Robe Marquis did the same and drank it all in one go.

Soon, as the cups and drinks were exchanged, the atmosphere became harmonious.

...

"Lord Jiang, are you married?" The Marquis’s wife sitting next to him suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning set down the chopsticks he had just picked up.

"I am already betrothed."

"Is that so?" Hearing Jiang Ning’s reply, the Marquis’s wife showed a trace of disappointment in her eyes.

This family dinner tonight was also her idea.

She wanted to personally meet Jiang Ning and see if he was suitable for matchmaking.

Now that she had met him, she was satisfied.

But she could tell Jiang Ning did not have such intentions.

No matter whether the words from Jiang Ning’s mouth about being betrothed were an excuse or truth, she knew Jiang Ning’s attitude of refusal was evident.

Once she understood, she did not mention it further.

...

After the family dinner.

Jiang Ning returned to his courtyard.

As the evening breeze blew on his way, the slight drunkenness dissipated with the wind.

Standing by the flowing water, a flash of sword light in his hand revealed a long sword that seemingly appeared in his hand without notice.

He casually twirled a few sword flowers, and instantly, his heart was as calm as still water, entering the state of sword practice.

Then his gaze swept over the panel.

[Skill]: Taixu Yin Yang Sword (Beginner 9789/10000)

"Still 211 experience value points short!" He spoke silently in his heart as he looked at the numbers displayed on the panel.

Then.

The long sword in his hand moved, causing faint ripples in the void.

He had practiced the Taixu Yin Yang Sword all afternoon, and the more he practiced, the more he felt the wondrous nature of this swordsmanship.

Through practicing the sword moves alone, he sensed various fluctuations of power.

It involves both the mysteries of void transformation and the principles of yin-yang reality.

Reflected in swordsmanship, it becomes even more unpredictable and mysterious.

At this moment, as the long sword in his hand transformed into sword light.

Whether it’s the changes in his figure or the flickering of the sword shadows, multiple overlapping shadows appeared.

At this moment, it seemed as if it wasn’t only he practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, but several individuals with identical appearances practicing simultaneously.

And as for the swords, there seem to be more.

[Taixu Yin Yang Sword Experience Value +44]

[Taixu Yin Yang Sword Experience Value +43]

[...]

With the practice of swordsmanship, the experience value of Taixu Yin Yang Sword began to grow steadily.

After several rounds of sword forms.

The overlapping, unpredictable sword shadows converged into one.

Holding the sword, he stood still and glanced again at the panel.

[Skill]: Taixu Yin Yang Sword (Master 13/20000)

"It’s a breakthrough!" Seeing the changes on the panel, an inadvertent smile appeared on his lips.

The Master level in Taixu Yin Yang Sword was undoubtedly a significant advancement.

Then, he closed the panel.

His eyes slightly closed, he immersed his Heart Spirit within his body, and deep into the Dantian.

He immediately saw the golden mist within the Dantian already appearing quite sparse.

The sword practice just now, practicing Taixu Yin Yang Sword, required the consumption of energy formed by the union of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

Then, he saw the Immortal Root growing forth.

Compared to before, the Immortal Root had absorbed the breath soil, growing once again significantly.

It had already grown to seven inches and eight.

The three newly grown tender leaves appeared even more splendid, seemingly abundant in nutrients.

Two of the tender leaves were lush green, resembling jade.

The remaining tender leaf was silver-white.

On it, he sensed the essence of space.

Outside the three tender leaves, an aura of white light swirled around the Immortal Root.

"No, it shouldn’t be called Immortal Root anymore! At seven inches and eight, it’s more apt to call it a sapling!"

Looking at the scene within the Dantian, he spoke silently in his heart.

Then.

He gathered his Heart Spirit and began actively channeling the surrounding Qi Blood Power and mental strength into the inner core.

Qi Blood Power represents Essence.

Mental strength represents Spirit.

The inner core represents Qi.

The integration of Essence, Qi, and Spirit manifests golden mist.

Golden mist fills the Dantian, enabling him to wield the Taixu Yin Yang Sword.

If the golden mist is depleted, the Taixu Yin Yang Sword would exhibit no mystical qualities in his hands, appearing quite ordinary.

...

An hour passed.

He opened his eyes again.

At this moment, the bright moon had risen higher.

The moonlight cast a radiant glow, making the shadow beneath his feet appear bloated.

Glancing up at the bright moon overhead, he resumed practicing swordsmanship.

The Taixu Yin Yang Sword had now reached the Master level, and he needed to personally experience the changes brought by this mastery.

Next moment.

With the movement of the long sword in his hand.

The void was stirred by the sword, beginning to twist and transform.

This distortion altered his perspective.

Then, sword shadows spread across all directions, as if the surroundings were filled with dozens of long swords.

Thereafter, the sword broke through the void.

Sometimes it seemed as if an eighty-year-old lady was wielding the sword, appearing extremely slow, but suddenly, the sword slashed through the sky.

If viewed with two eyes, it would be extremely uncomfortable.

Because what the eyes saw differed completely from reality, feeling quite incongruous.

He continued practicing swordsmanship, experiencing the profound changes brought by mastering the Taixu Yin Yang Sword.

[Taixu Yin Yang Sword Experience Value +39]

[Taixu Yin Yang Sword Experience Value +38]

[Taixu Yin Yang Sword Experience Value +40]

[...]

With the completion of two rounds of sword forms, he halted the movements of the sword.

Then, countless sword shadows were gathered, and in an instant, they converged into one.

He nodded affirmatively.

After personally experiencing, his understanding of this swordsmanship deepened further.

Upon reaching the mastery level, there wasn’t a fundamental change.

However, the peculiar and mystical facets of the sword technique became more pronounced.

Taixu Yin Yang Sword not only harmonizes with the way of yin-yang transformation.

It also encompasses the essence of space.

The mastery level Taixu Yin Yang Sword distinctly shows prowess in spatial manipulation.

Sword moves stir the space, making it difficult to distinguish whether it’s sight or sensation, completely unable to lock onto the sword shadow in his hand.

This aspect is extremely lethal in actual combat.

Not being able to lock onto the long sword prevents accurate interception, blocking, or parrying.

Especially unfamiliar opponents, a single misunderstanding or oversight is enough for him to strike down the enemy’s head.

Once the head is cut off, even for martial artists above Third Grade, no matter how strong their life force is, they cannot survive.

Another point, by stirring and twisting space, the sword moves become utterly unpredictable.

In observation, although the sword appeared slow as it broke through the void.

However, as space twisted.

A ten-inch distance turned into one inch, causing the speed to soar tenfold.

And this surge in speed cannot be observed or predicted.

The most critical part is that stirring and twisting space affects not only him but peers as well.

Having understood the mastery level Taixu Yin Yang Sword in detail, he deeply recognized the profound nature of this sword technique.

It’s unlike worldly swordsmanship.

He then slightly closed his eyes, scanning his Dantian with his gaze.

After the consumption from the sword practice just now, the golden mist within the Dantian was no longer abundant.

And this consumption merely stemmed from practicing swordsmanship.

If mid-battle, fully unleashing Taixu Yin Yang Sword, the consumption of golden mist would be far more terrifying.

"This indeed poses a problem; during combat, this sword technique cannot be used recklessly!"

A thought flashed through his mind, he then opened his eyes, and was not inclined to actively channel internal forces to recover the consumed golden mist, but instead let the inner core’s energy gradually restore his previous consumption.

Tomorrow, preparations must be made to act against Zhi Xuan Mountain; a great battle will ensue.

On the eve of battle, he also needed a good night’s rest.