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Chapter 1594 - Chapter 1594 Chapter 1595 Great Increase in Strength

Chapter 1594: Chapter 1595: Great Increase in Strength Chapter 1594: Chapter 1595: Great Increase in Strength “`

Inside the rocky walls, Song Jian tossed the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword into the air. The radiant Red Lotus Sword, as if possessing a Sword Spirit, began to orbit around Song Jian’s body, automatically circling him. It indeed looked as though he was using the Sword Control Art to command the Spirit Sword.

“Is it the Sword Control Art?” Song Jian’s brow furrowed slightly. He found that now, identifying what skill the image was using had become difficult.

“Are these really all techniques I’ve mastered?” Song Jian was feeling increasingly that the sword moves practiced within the walls felt unfamiliar.

“No, this is the Moon Essence Wheel technique!” A flash of insight crossed Song Jian’s mind as he finally realized that the movement trajectory of the Red Lotus Sword was exactly the same as that of the previously mastered Moon Essence Wheel technique–it was merely that the crescent blade of the Moon Essence Wheel had been replaced with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Sword.

Just as Song Jian came to this realization, a smile appeared on the lips of the image within the rocky walls. It began to execute other sword techniques, and as it did so, the surrounding Karmic Fire Red Lotus Swords also played their part, seemingly without the need for the image’s control.

For Song Jian, this was definitely a new discovery. He knew that with his Mental Strength, he could indeed control multiple weapons at the same time to execute different techniques aided by the Sword Control Art. However, such control demanded a great deal from one’s Mental Strength and was also greatly draining. Moreover, it would slightly impact the effectiveness of the sword moves.

When facing weaker monsters, this impact was not noticeable. But against formidable enemies, even a minor effect could cause a perfectly flawless sword technique to have openings. For masters clashing, this was practically courting death.

Song Jian was drenched in sweat, and the thought of a brief pause in his control of multiple Spirit Swords during battle, leading to a less than 0.01-second vulnerability that had allowed an opponent to seize the chance and thrust a sword into his throat, surfaced unbidden in his mind.

The sense of dread within his heart grew stronger, giving Song Jian the unsettling feeling of not wanting to continue watching the walls and even the urge to turn around and leave the place.

“Hold on, hold on, all of this is an illusion. I must continue to observe, only in this way can I enhance my understanding of swordsmanship…” Song Jian’s throat felt dry, but he stood his ground firmly, not moving an inch because, up until now, the image inside the wall had yet to execute any techniques from the Chaos Sword Canon.

Soon, the image in the wall increased the speed of its sword swings, and Song Jian could not help but put himself in the place of the image’s enemy. In just a short time, Song Jian’s face took on a horror-stricken expression as he stumbled backward repeatedly.

“No, that’s impossible. The sword techniques being executed are all ones I know; but why, why is it like this…” Song Jian was struck down, his face a picture of disbelief.

Now, Song Jian finally understood why the Grand Elder Duan Xingyun had told him to persist longer in the secret realm. It turned out that it was such a confidence-destroying affair. Without inner strength, one simply couldn’t last long.

Yet the practice within the rocky walls was also exceedingly precious. It could reveal how the techniques he mastered could be applied in ways he never knew. If Song Jian could endure, once he left this place, although his level might not increase, his strength would surely improve by leaps and bounds.

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Grand Elder Duan Xingyun sat in front of the thatched cottage, quietly observing the cup of clear tea on the stone table before him. Tea fragrance filled the air, and wisps of steam dissipated into the atmosphere, causing Duan Xingyun to sink into contemplation.

The Imperial Sword Sect had finally seen the rise of another Demi-God Level powerhouse!

The Grand Elder felt infinitely moved. He remembered the time when the Imperial Sword Sect was first established, inheriting the Ancient Sword Sect legacy, and how many powerful masters there were at that time.

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Demi-God Level, where a great number of God Level powerhouses existed. Even those in the Legendary Realm possessed the terrifying ability to slay Demi-Gods, and even Gods. At that time, the Imperial Sword Sect could almost rival the might of the Ancient Sword Sect.

Unfortunately, the faster they rose, the quicker they fell. In the Gods’ War, the powerhouses of the Imperial Sword Sect were besieged and killed by the gods. In the end, the Imperial Sword Sect could only flee to a secluded semi-dimensional plane to desperately cling to survival, and they were even cursed by the gods.

In the semi-dimensional plane, not only were there a large number of desolate beasts that tied up the strength of the Imperial Sword Sect, but there was also a God Level powerhouse, the Desolation God. The Imperial Sword Sect had exhausted its last resources and, using a Demon Suppression Seal inherited from the Ancient Sword Sect, they completely sealed the injured Desolation God.

“So many years have passed already,” Duan Xingyun muttered with a low sigh.

Time passed day by day. Duan Xingyun was sitting cross-legged in front of his thatched cottage, the tea on the stone table had long been cold. He was like a stone statue, unmoving, without a trace of breath emanating from his body.

One day, a rumbling noise suddenly came from within the rocky wall, and a crack appeared on the smooth rock surface. A figure emerged from the crack. Upon closer inspection, it was Song Jian, who had been in the secret realm for a long time.

At this moment, Song Jian’s eyes were filled with bewilderment. Looking closely, it seemed as if endless stars were flickering in his eyes. These stars gathered continuously, forming sharp Sword Qi that would flash and disappear in his eyes.

“Come over, come over, sit down and have some tea!” Duan Xingyun’s mouth curled up with a smile, and he silently calculated the time. Song Jian had actually stayed in the secret realm for a whole nine days.

Song Jian’s reaction seemed half a beat slow. Hearing Duan Xingyun’s words, it took him a while to say “Ah” and look towards Duan Xingyun.

Duan Xingyun just smiled faintly and, with a light swipe of his right hand over the stone table, the cold tea once again became boiling hot, and another cup of tea appeared across the table.

Song Jian approached the stone table like a walking corpse, sat down, and stared at the tea for a long time before he slowly picked it up and took a gentle sip.

Instantly, a refreshing qi emerged from his mouth, rushing straight into his mind, bringing clarity to his somewhat chaotic sea of consciousness, and the confusion in his eyes showed a hint of brightness.

After finishing the cup of tea, Song Jian’s eyes became even clearer, and his aura grew more intense, as if a long sword had been drawn from its scabbard, shining with a cold light.

Just then, a series of system prompts awakened Song Jian. As he looked at them, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

System: After some cultivation, you have deepened your comprehension of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art. The Karmic Fire Red Lotus Ten Thousand Swords Art has undergone inexplicable changes, and its power has been enhanced;

System: After some cultivation, you have deepened your comprehension of the Chaos Sword Canon. The Chaos Sword Canon has undergone inexplicable changes, and its power has been enhanced, level up +1;

System: After some cultivation, you have deepened your comprehension of the Chaos Sword Canon. The Chaos Sword Canon has undergone inexplicable changes, and its power has been enhanced; you have gained an insight into the third move of the Chaos Sword Canon, Star Destruction!

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