NOVEL NEXT Chapter 177
Chapter 177: The Embryo of the Twenty-Fourth Sword, A Great Harvest, and the True Intent Enhancement Card!
In the sea of consciousness, countless lights and shadows flowed.
It was an immense soul force, continuously replicating the sword move just witnessed.
Meng Changqing’s awareness sat in this sea, furiously comprehending.
After reaching the ninth level of the Unity Realm, the ice within a hundred-mile radius in his sea of consciousness had melted.
But this was only a fraction of the sea, merely the tip of the iceberg.
This meant that in terms of spiritual cultivation, both Meng Changqing and all Life and Death Realm martial artists still had a long way to go!
Upon entering the state of Heaven-Man Unity, Meng Changqing’s comprehension ability surged terrifyingly!
Instantly, more essence of this sword move was absorbed and digested by Meng Changqing! Hua Ciyan did not disturb him, nor did she leave.
She knew that Meng Changqing was in a crucial state and could not be interrupted.
It wasn’t until half an hour later that Meng Changqing raised his two fingers as a sword, mirroring her earlier move exactly!
Seeing this, Hua Ciyan’s pupils shrank!
She knew that Meng Changqing had already comprehended her Twenty-Fourth Sword!
With just a point of his two fingers, he could fully master it!
However, at this moment, Meng Changqing paused and withdrew his hand.
It was clear he didn’t want to truly learn it.
If he wanted to forge his own path, from this moment on, he could only absorb the essence of others’ martial skills without being too deeply influenced.
With a deep breath, Meng Changqing exited the Heaven-Man Unity state, and his comprehension ability returned to normal.
This feeling was like a high ebbing away.
“Thank you, Senior Sister, for the guidance,” Meng Changqing stood up and cupped his hands.
This was genuine gratitude.
With Hua Ciyan’s sword move, the framework of his own Twenty-Fourth Sword became much clearer.
With more martial experience, he was confident he could comprehend it fully!
And his Twenty-Fourth Sword would undoubtedly surpass Hua Ciyan’s!
He was brimming with confidence!
“Previously, my impression of you came from the sect leader’s jade slip transmission or from projections and descriptions,” Hua Ciyan sighed, “Now I see, it wasn’t an exaggeration. If anything, it was an understatement. The real you is far more terrifying.”
This was her Twenty-Fourth Sword, and Meng Changqing had grasped it in just half an hour. At this rate, he would soon comprehend his own Twenty-Fourth Sword, and even more!
“Senior Sister overpraises,” Meng Changqing smiled modestly.
“No need to be modest. I rarely praise people. You’re probably the first… or second,” Hua Ciyan frowned, then relaxed, “Never mind, it’s not important.”
Meng Changqing found his Senior Sister a bit odd, but couldn’t pinpoint why.
Shaking his head, he didn’t dwell on it.
Instead, he lightly coughed and prepared to engage in his ‘old profession’: making friends!
Although he couldn’t use most of Hua Ciyan’s attributes, their high quality was undeniable!
He could always break them down for potential valuable resources!
“Senior Sister Hua, I have one more small request,” Meng Changqing said.
“Go ahead,” Hua Ciyan straightened her expression.
She took Junior Brother’s requests very seriously.
“I rarely encounter someone so strong in swordsmanship. Could we often meet to discuss the Dao as friends?” Meng Changqing tried to make his request sound reasonable.
“???” Hua Ciyan was stunned.
She had anticipated many possible requests, but not this!
Friends? What kind of request was this…
She couldn’t comprehend. “Aren’t we Senior Sister and Junior Brother? Why become friends?” Hua Ciyan took a deep breath, trying to clear her confused mind.
“Because, to me, a friend’s relationship is more casual and relaxed, better suited for discussing the Dao,” Meng Changqing explained, using the same reasoning he had with Xi Yingqing.
Although it sounded far-fetched, he believed Hua Ciyan would agree.
After all, it wasn’t a matter of principle, just a verbal agreement.
“Alright.” Indeed, Hua Ciyan didn’t hesitate long before nodding.
However, her impression of Meng Changqing changed.
This Junior Brother, while immensely talented, had a peculiar way of thinking.
It seemed that the top-tier geniuses were never perfect and always had some quirks!
Ding!
【Successfully added Hua Ciyan as a friend!】
【Current favorability: One star!】
【Attribute to be selected!】
【Triggered extra reward: True Intent Enhancement Card*1.】
The system’s voice echoed in Meng Changqing’s mind, filling him with joy.
An extra reward!
And a True Intent Enhancement Card!
This card was even more valuable than a Martial Skill Mastery Card because it directly enhanced the True Intent of martial arts!
Previously, his sword intent was just in its embryonic stage, but after using a True Intent Enhancement Card, it surged to thirty percent!
Now he had another one!
As expected of a peak-level character, they always yielded good rewards!
Meng Changqing was thrilled.
With this card, as long as his luck wasn’t too bad, increasing by one or two percent should be no problem!
“System, I don’t plan to use the Attribute Selection Card. Just assign it randomly,” Meng Changqing said calmly.
Ding!
【Acquired attribute: Exceptional Comprehension!】
The system responded.
With an Attribute Selection Card, the system would always prompt for selection.
“Not bad,” Meng Changqing nodded secretly.
The quality of Exceptional Comprehension was probably higher than even top-grade root bones!
After all, he had seen many top-grade root bones, but Superior Comprehension was rare, found only in the sect leader and Hua Ciyan!
Breaking down such a high-quality attribute was likely to yield excellent results!
“Thank you, Senior Sister,” Meng Changqing smiled, “I will take my leave now.”
This visit had indeed been fruitful.
“What a peculiar Junior Brother,” Hua Ciyan mused after Meng Changqing left, shaking her head with a smile.
Regardless, she finally saw the long-sought hope in him!