Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 126 Snow Lotus Sword Technique_1

Chapter 126: Chapter 126 Snow Lotus Sword Technique_1

The terrifying coldness that spread across the sky and earth turned the entire world into a realm of ice crystals.

Freezing everything!

Destroying everything!

What a terrifying Ice and Snow Storm!

"Is this the true mystic art contained within the Transcendent Martial Arts Fragment? It’s utterly terrifying!"

Ling Xiao had never thought that a martial artist’s power could reach such a level.

This was no mere physical strengthening; this was the direct control over the forces of nature.

Not to mention splitting open rocks and stones, even moving mountains and overturning seas might not be impossible.

This horrifying scene was just an illusion in Ling Xiao’s soul, not something that was actually happening.

But the immense pressure it put on his soul was unquestionably real.

If he couldn’t withstand it, he might very well lose his life as a result.

Sometimes, the impact on the soul can be even more terrifying than physical injury.

Fortunately, Ling Xiao succeeded.

The chilling Ice and Snow Storm was gradually brought under his control and integrated into his martial arts, becoming a part of him.

"Snow Lotus Sword Technique! So, this is the Snow Lotus Sword Technique! Who would have thought that the sword technique paired with the ’Snow Lotus Qi Technique’ would be transcendent martial arts!"

After getting through the final moment of difficulty, Ling Xiao also obtained the overarching principles of these five sword techniques.

Even though the Snow Lotus Sword Technique was currently only an insight derived from fragmentary secrets, and definitely not complete nor as powerful as a true Transcendent Martial Art, it was still much stronger than top-tier martial arts.

Finally, he opened his eyes, lying flat on the ground, looking at the ceiling of the Book Collection Pavilion, his heart filled with a sense of satisfaction.

One hour of hardship had not been wasted, as he had gained that which he sought.

That was enough.

"How did it go, Ling Xiao? You’re the only one who persisted for one shichen. How many techniques did you comprehend?" Ling Xiaotian asked excitedly as he came over.

"Five techniques!"

Ling Xiao said with regret, "It’s a pity, my soul power is still too weak, otherwise I could have persisted a bit longer."

"Huh? Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Having spoken, Ling Xiao found that several people, including Clan Leader Ling Xiaotian, were staring at him dumbfounded, as if he had turned into some kind of monster.

"Hehe, junior brother, do you realize that from the secrets of the Transcendent Martial Arts Fragment, one can comprehend at most five martial techniques. You should have obtained the complete framework of this set of techniques, right? What is its name?"

Ling Yixue said with a smile.

"So that’s how it is, not too shabby, then."

Ling Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that the outcome was not bad at all.

"The martial art I comprehended is called ’Snow Lotus Sword Technique’."

He replied with a smile.

"It’s the ’Snow Lotus Sword Technique’? If you could obtain the matching ’Snow Lotus Qi Technique,’ then the power of this martial art would be even greater. Hahaha, who would’ve imagined, truly unimaginable, that since our ancestor, a genius with five techniques has appeared again in the Ling Family."

Ling Xiaotian laughed heartily, his laughter filled with tears of joy.

He was indeed too excited.

Beyond excitement, one couldn’t blame him.

"However, although I have comprehended the ’Snow Lotus Sword Technique,’ it still cannot be applied in combat. The five sword techniques are still just in their embryonic form."

Ling Xiao spoke earnestly.

"That’s normal; after all, there wasn’t enough time. Having the embryonic form is like a woman having a fetus. With proper nurturing, it’s bound to grow."

"That being said, Ling Xiao, you should go into seclusion here. Almost all of the Ling Family’s buildings have been destroyed, only this Book Collection Pavilion remains intact. Renovations are underway outside, and there’s nowhere else suitable for cultivation."

"Thank you, Clan Leader."

Ling Xiao could clearly feel that, following that battle for survival, although there were fewer people in the Ling Family, they were more united.

This Ling Family might actually become stronger than before.

"Moreover, the Pharmacy Hall has been destroyed, but there is still a batch of Gang Qi Pills available. As the Ling Family’s most promising martial artist, you can have twenty of them. Take them and use them well, and concentrate on your cultivation."

"Yes!"

After bestowing the Gang Qi Pills upon Ling Xiao, Ling Xiaotian and the others left.

Ling Xiao was left alone on the fourth floor.

He didn’t waste any time and began by swallowing a Gang Qi Pill, then started to restore his soul power and physical strength.

Once he had recovered sufficiently, he began to contemplate the Snow Lotus Sword Technique that he had comprehended from the stone tablet.

Although it was just a sword technique gleaned from the fragmentary secrets of an ancient text, its difficulty in cultivation was still much higher than that of superior top-tier martial arts.

Just the first move—Flying Snow—was as difficult to perfect for use as the Terrifying Finger that he had previously comprehended from the lady in blue.

It was even more challenging.

Therefore, Ling Xiao did not dwell on it—whenever he encountered insurmountable obstacles in his comprehension, he didn’t force himself to continue.

Instead, he switched to cultivating other martial arts.

This Snow Lotus Sword Technique was indeed a treasure, akin to the finest material for forging a divine weapon, even if it could not be perfected for use at the moment.

But with this material in hand, it would definitely be of great use in the future.

He was not in a hurry.

After all, his Heavy Shadow Sword Technique, Nine Rotations Golden Body Technique, Snow Lotus Qi Technique, Cherry Tree Martial Spirit, and Dark Cloud Martial Soul were still not entirely mastered.

He stayed in the Book Pavilion Fourth Floor for a full three days.

Eventually, Ling Xiao managed to cultivate the Heavy Shadow Sword Technique to the perfect realm of the fifth layer. Now his single sword strike could not only create three avatars.

What’s more crucial is that these three avatars could merge different Martial Souls to launch utterly diverse attacks.

As of now, the strength of the three avatars had reached about eighty percent of Ling Xiao’s own strength.

This was a terrifying prospect.

Ling Xiao even suspected that if he could cultivate the Heavy Shadow Sword Technique to the Transcendental Realm, it might grant his avatars ninety percent of his combat power, effectively meaning four of him would be attacking the opponent simultaneously.

Although it would only be for an instant, the mere thought was exhilarating.

The Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique had been fully consolidated at the seventh rotation, unable to break through for now because he was out of golden liquid, and he would have to obtain a large amount of gold next.

Securing a gold mine would be the best option.

The Snow Lotus Qi Technique had now advanced to the perfect realm of the ninth layer, significantly increasing the total amount of Ling Xiao’s Gang Qi.

This also elevated his cultivation level to the Middle Sixth Level Martial Vein.

At this time, the total amount of his Gang Qi was equivalent to a grandmaster’s at the Martial Pulse Seventh Layer Middle Stage.

Of course, it was only the quantity that had increased.

Besides, he had begun to grasp the attack methods of both the Cherry Tree Martial Spirit and the Dark Cloud Martial Soul.

As previously mentioned, there is no difference in strength among Martial Souls, only a matter of suitability.

However, the same Martial Soul can exhibit vastly different levels of power when demonstrated by different individuals.

This is because Martial Souls can also ascend in rank.

Broken Soul (one to ten percent);

Complete Soul (transparent, ethereal, solid);

Out-of-body (can separate freely from the martial artist’s body and assist in combat);

Wandering Soul (can travel very far from the martial artist’s body, able to act independently on the martial artist’s command, such as for assassination purposes);

Lightning Tribulation (Nine Layers);

Divine Soul (the most powerful Martial Soul, according to legend).

Whether it’s Martial Souls or Ninja Spirits, any similar battle soul has to pass through these six stages.

Each advancement to a new stage greatly strengthens the Martial Soul.

It is difficult for Ling Xiao to determine at which stage his Mountain and River Martial Soul is, but the Cherry Tree Martial Soul and Dark Cloud Martial Soul should only be at the transparent body stage of a Complete Soul.

That’s much stronger than a Broken Soul, but it does not hold an advantage amongst complete Martial Souls.

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