Supreme Dragon Martial Soul
Chapter 431 - 107: The Great World and Genius, Sword Slash Self!

Chapter 431: Chapter 107: The Great World and Genius, Sword Slash Self!

As Luo Cheng spoke, all eyes instantly focused on him.

The Ten Outer Sect Disciples from the two sects present were all dumbfounded.

Especially those from the Luoxia Sect, their expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

After all, Yan Qingshuang was publicly recognized as the greatest Sword Dao genius of the younger generation among the Three Sects, having already achieved half Sword Intent—a talent born of the skies!

Yet the moment Luo Cheng opened his mouth, he dared to offer her guidance.

This was simply too arrogant!

Bi Qiushui’s expression also darkened.

Even though they were the visitors, sparring and exchanging techniques was meant to benefit both sides.

There was no higher or lower ground.

For her sect’s direct disciple to be so belittled—how could she possibly remain calm?

"Hmph, Sister Yan merely wants to spar and exchange pointers with you; she’s not here to be lectured! What gives you the right to offer guidance to Sister Yan? Do you think your Sword Dao Realm surpasses hers?"

A female disciple from the Luoxia Sect couldn’t help but stand up.

She was Xia Wanqing, ranked second among the Ten Outer Sect Disciples.

She had always regarded Yan Qingshuang as an idol and couldn’t stand by idly.

"Junior Sister Xia!"

Yan Qingshuang scolded sharply, cutting Xia Wanqing off.

Turning her gaze toward Luo Cheng, she seemed to think of something and was about to speak: "Luo Cheng, could it be that you..."

At that moment.

Luo Cheng shot a glance at Xia Wanqing, a gleam of icy sharpness flashing in his eyes, as if his gaze were two Sword Qi, tearing through the void.

All the nearby disciples who wielded swords felt immediate terror.

For no apparent reason, the Treasure Swords at their waists trembled uncontrollably, as if yearning to unsheath themselves.

Being closest, Xia Wanqing bore the brunt—her face turned ashen, and she staggered backward in fright, nearly collapsing to the ground.

Luo Cheng, however, had no intention of mocking her. His Sword Intent was retracted almost as soon as it was released. He turned to Yan Qingshuang and said:

"Let’s head to the ring!"

With that, Luo Cheng turned and walked out of the hall.

Yan Qingshuang snapped out of her daze, bright light flickering in her eyes as she quickly followed.

Xia Wanqing stood frozen in place, her delicate frame stiff and unmoving.

Just now, in that fleeting moment, she had felt as though death herself were upon her!

The sensation was utterly terrifying!

It struck directly at her soul!

If not for Luo Cheng withdrawing his Sword Intent in time...

Her very spirit might have been injured!

During the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, her combat strength had only been one or two levels beneath his.

Yet now, a mere glance left her completely powerless to resist!

But it wasn’t just Xia Wanqing—the entire Guest Hall had fallen silent.

"This must be at least two-tenths... no, three-tenths Sword Intent!"

Bi Qiushui recovered from her shock, muttering to herself, her eyes filled with deep disbelief.

She vividly remembered that during the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, Luo Cheng’s Sword Dao Realm had only just reached Human Sword Integration High-level.

Could it be that, in just over a month, his Sword Dao Realm had leapt directly to three-tenths Sword Intent?

Even with the support of Lingyun Pavilion, this seemed far too implausible!

Sword Intent, unlike cultivation, couldn’t be enhanced with external aid.

Without a monstrously keen perception in Sword Dao, even Sword Kings and Sword Saints would be powerless to help!

"Setting aside his Martial Soul, this young man is undeniably a once-in-a-century Sword Dao prodigy! Is this the talent Luo Yao recognized in him?"

Bi Qiushui took a deep breath, secretly thinking she had made the right decision in coming here!

Every genius needs a rival.

An appropriate rival isn’t just a companion on the climb to the summit; they’re a fountainhead of power that drives one to break through their limits again and again!

Every glorious era is marked by an emergence of geniuses.

Only through competition and elimination among geniuses can one repeatedly surpass themselves on the thorny path of cultivation, climbing peak after peak!

A genius without rivals, no matter how extraordinary their gifts, will rarely achieve great success.

The last golden age of the Yunlan Domain Group was during the rise of the Great Chu Dynasty’s Empress.

At that time, countless peerless talents emerged, creating legend after legend.

And now, similar signs seemed to appear once more.

Even the Xuanyuan Sect elders were struck silent.

That included Elder Chen Xuan and the Ninth Elder, among others.

No one expected Luo Cheng’s Sword Dao Realm to reach a level as advanced as three-tenths Sword Intent.

Exhaling a deep breath, Elder Chen Xuan regained his composure and said to Bi Qiushui:

"Elder Qiushui, if there was any offense from Luo Cheng, I hope you can forgive him."

Bi Qiushui shook her head. "Geniuses all have their pride! In the journey of cultivation, the worthy are the teachers. Luo Cheng’s Sword Intent Realm exceeds Yan Qingshuang’s, so offering guidance is perfectly natural."

From the moment Luo Cheng unleashed his Sword Intent...

The resentment in Bi Qiushui’s heart had already evaporated completely.

Elder Chen Xuan gave a relieved smile and stood up.

"Let’s head outside for a look."

Lin Xiaoyun walked beside Chen Lingyu, sighing softly. "I once entertained thoughts of surpassing him, but I never expected to have been left so far behind."

Chen Lingyu pursed her red lips slightly. "It’s not just you. It’s all of us. And I have a hunch—the gap between him and us will only grow wider and wider!"

Lin Xiaoyun’s gaze sharpened.

He, too, faintly felt the same.

But it was simply too astonishing to accept.

Outside the hall.

Luo Cheng and Yan Qingshuang walked side by side.

"Luo Cheng, I’m glad to see you’ve returned safe and sound," Yan Qingshuang said with a gentle smile.

"Thank you."

Yan Qingshuang looked at Luo Cheng, her gaze a mix of admiration and amazement:

"When I first heard that you were being hunted by the Blood Eagle, everyone assumed you had no chance of survival. Yet not only did you return unscathed, you’ve advanced to such a terrifying height. With cultivation breaking through to the early stage of Awakening Vein Realm Second Layer and achieving three-tenths Sword Intent, it’s little wonder even Liu Yifeng of the Extreme Dao Sect couldn’t match you."

The deadly duel between Luo Cheng and Qin Douyuan wasn’t exactly a source of pride for the Xuanyuan Sect, so it had been kept under wraps.

For now, the outside world only knew Luo Cheng had defeated Liu Yifeng, an Awakening Vein Realm Third Layer Peak expert.

But no one knew the truth—that he had slain a powerhouse at the Fourth Layer!

If word were to spread, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar!

Luo Cheng smiled faintly. "I was merely lucky."

Yan Qingshuang had no response.

Luck might explain some things, but one cannot simply "luck into" achieving three-tenths Sword Intent.

By her own judgment, her talent in Sword Dao wasn’t lacking. With the awakening of her Sword Martial Soul, her understanding of Sword Dao was innate.

Even so, she remained stuck at the bottleneck of half Sword Intent, with no breakthrough in sight!

At that moment, Luo Cheng continued, "I was stuck at half Sword Intent before too. I’ve gained some insights on how to break through..."

Hearing this, Yan Qingshuang’s gaze flickered. Biting her lips softly, she asked, "Are you really planning to share them with me?"

Luo Cheng chuckled. "When you shared your understanding of Sword Intent with me before, I simply intend to return the favor in kind."

Yan Qingshuang opened her mouth slightly, unsure how to reply.

Back then, her understanding of Sword Intent had been mere half-baked ideas, vague and uncertain.

Compared to Luo Cheng’s insights into breaking bottlenecks, her contribution paled in comparison!

Luo Cheng wasn’t privy to her thoughts and wouldn’t care even if he knew.

For him, the question wasn’t whether it was worth it, but rather whether he wanted to or not.

Luo Cheng spoke plainly, "The essence of Sword Intent is to treat intent as the sword and the formless as form—this much isn’t wrong. However, such explanations are too abstract, like moonlight on water or flowers in a fog—lacking a clear direction."

Yan Qingshuang nodded; this was precisely her current experience.

She realized how crucially important Luo Cheng’s next words were, and she fixed her intense gaze on him, her eyes gleaming with expectation.

After some contemplation, Luo Cheng said gravely, "You should imagine your Essence, Qi, and Spirit as a sword, and yourself as a Sharpening Stone. Use the sword to cut yourself! Over time, sharpness will arise, and Sword Intent will naturally manifest!"

This was the method Luo Cheng had comprehended from the fragmented shards of Sword Intent within the Flame Trace Sword.

The Flame Trace Sword had been forged from a Sharpening Stone, one that had endured thousands of strikes from mighty swordsmen, eventually merging with their Sword Intent and developing its own edge.

If a Sharpening Stone could achieve this, why couldn’t a swordsman?

"Use the sword to cut oneself..."

Yan Qingshuang fell into deep thought.

A moment later, her eyes glimmered with renewed clarity and joy as she looked toward Luo Cheng:

"It’s astonishing that this method exists! Luo Cheng, everyone claims I’m the genius of Sword Dao, but in my eyes, *you* are the true genius! I swear I will never share what you’ve just told me!"

As a swordsman, Yan Qingshuang fully understood the significance of these words.

Even if Luo Cheng didn’t care, she would not spread it.

After all, humans are inherently selfish—and knowing she had a unique advantage over others brought its own satisfaction.

Unnoticed, they had already arrived at the Martial Arts Square.

Swoosh!

Luo Cheng leapt onto the arena in a single bound, looking down at Yan Qingshuang:

"No amount of understanding compares to personal experience. Come on up!"

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