The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 618 - 616: Continuous Breakthroughs!

Chapter 618: Chapter 616: Continuous Breakthroughs!

In the dead of night, Lin Bai bade farewell to Lijian Xing and others, sending them off from White Cloud Peak.

Looking back, Ji Xiang still stood motionlessly in the plaza atop the mountain. He merged seamlessly into the black night, except for the Demon Sword in his hand. It continued to emit a strange, blood-red sword aura, like the grin of the god of death on this dark night.

"Sigh."

Lin Bai sighed softly, returning to his room to sit cross-legged.

"Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass!"

Lin Bai took out a treasure box from his storage bag, inside of which lay an exquisite sword-shaped spiritual medicine.

This was the reward from the Dongling First Sword Cultivator of the Famous Sword Manor, a spiritual medicine cultivated on Sword Saint Mountain using special methods. It contained the medicinal power of thousands of years of spiritual medicine and even held a comprehension of the pure essence of the power of heaven and earth.

"After taking it, I wonder if I can condense the Wood Spirit Vortex, and whether the comprehension of the power of heaven and earth within it will allow me to break through to the third-order Sword Intent."

"No matter what, let’s try."

"Devouring Sword Spirit!"

Lin Bai’s face became slightly serious as his mind moved, and the Devouring Sword Spirit silently began to perform.

A suction force drew the medicinal power and the comprehension of the power of heaven and earth within the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass.

"Great Five Elements Skill, Wood Spirit Vortex."

Lin Bai immediately ran the Great Five Elements Skill, trying to guide the medicinal power into his Dantian continuously.

Pure wood attribute spiritual power constantly gathered in Lin Bai’s Dantian.

At this moment, between the dazzling Gold Spirit Vortex, the hot sun-like Fire Spirit Vortex, the clear spring Water Spirit Vortex, and the mountain-like Earth Spirit Vortex, a green Spirit Vortex began to take form.

Half an hour later, a massive green vortex descended with a thunderous sound, emitting limitless vitality.

"The Wood Spirit Vortex, succeeded!"

Lin Bai was overjoyed. With a casual wave, he felt an increasingly torrential force radiating from his own body.

However, at this moment.

When Lin Bai was still reveling in his joy and excitement, a force of heaven and earth abruptly enveloped him.

"Third-order Sword Intent!"

Lin Bai was overjoyed again and again.

After swallowing the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass, Lin Bai not only mastered the Five Elements of the Great Five Elements Skill, but also promoted his Sword Intent to the early stages of the third-order Sword Intent!

Strong power of heaven and earth coalesced around Lin Bai.

At this moment, Lin Bai felt that every move he made drew in the surrounding power of heaven and earth with a howling force.

Lin Bai could feel the wind around him, the one that left no trace...

At this moment, Lin Bai deeply felt the wind, felt the grandeur of the world.

Every time Lin Bai broke through the Sword Intent, he would deeply feel the vast expanse of the world, its infinite grandeur, and how he was but a tiny ant in front of it, insignificant in spite of his worth.

"Third-order Sword Intent! Five Elements Spirit Vortex!"

"Next is the final step, raising my cultivation to the Great Perfection of Half-step Divine Pill Realm!"

"Then perceive and comprehend ’Cold Moon’, the last of the Four Swords of Wind and Snow!"

"This is the extent of my current strength, and under this strength, there is no opponent in the Half-step Divine Pill Realm for me!"

"If I could break through to the second floor of ’the Thousand-Sword Skill’, my strength will surely increase dramatically!"

Lin Bai’s eyes shone with brilliant fighting spirit.

Sitting cross-legged in the room, he took out the Tianluo Pill from his storage bag.

The Tianluo Pill, a divine medicine refined specifically for Heavenly Elixir Realm experts on the Miracle Ridge to advance their cultivation. Even for experts in the Heavenly Elixir Realm, this pill offered significant benefits. However, for Lin Bai now, this pill could almost be considered as a heavenly gift.

Taking out the Tianluo Pill, Lin Bai swallowed it in one gulp.

The Devouring Sword Spirit sprang into action, dividing the medicinal power of the Tianluo Pill and injecting it directly into the Dantian.

Gradually, as the medicinal power of the Tianluo Pill flowed into the Elixir River, this mighty river settled within Lin Bai’s Dantian slowly expanded, transforming into a vast limitless Spirit Sea.

"The Elixir River has morphed into a sea!"

"The Spirit Sea is formed!"

Lin Bai exclaimed joyously.

Lin Bai’s strength had once again broken through, reaching the state of the Great Perfection of Half-step Divine Pill Realm.

After breaking through to the Half-step Divine Pill Realm, Lin Bai sat cross-legged, continuing to consolidate his cultivation and firmly stabilize his power to the Great Perfection of the Half-step Divine Pill Realm.

Two days later.

Lin Bai once again left his room and headed towards White Cloud Peak.

As he passed the square, Lin Bai glanced at Ji Xiang, shook his head helplessly, and sighed softly.

"Disciple seeks an audience with the Master."

Arriving outside Ling Tianzi’s study, Lin Bai announced respectfully.

"Come in, Lin Bai," Ling Tianzi’s gentle voice came.

Upon entering the room, Lin Bai spotted Li Shanqing: "Third Senior Brother is also here."

A faint smile appeared on Li Shanqing’s face, "Little Junior Brother, your cultivation has improved in these few days."

Lin Bai responded with a bitter smile, "But I’m still far behind Third Senior Brother."

Li Shanqing showed a sour expression and said, "After you break through the Giant God’s Intent, your cultivation level will catch up with mine very soon..."

"Giant God’s Intent, heh, he won’t be able to stop me!" Lin Bai said with a faint smile.

Ling Tianzi spoke, "Alright, Lin Bai. Now the Four Major Sects Martial Arts Competition is approaching. Instead of preparing, you have come to see me. There must be something you need."

Lin Bai replied, "Yes, Master. I’ve been pondering a Divine Power but have been unable to unravel its mysteries after trying for a long time, so I’ve come to seek your help."

Lin Bai had had the Four Swords of Wind and Snow for a while now.

In fact, since returning from the East Sea, Lin Bai had been trying to comprehend the ’Cold Moon One Sword’.

Unfortunately, he had comprehended the ’Wind-Slaying’, ’Waning Flower’, and ’Snow-Burying’ swords smoothly, but was unable to unlock the last sword.

The Four Major Sects Martial Arts Competition was close at hand. Lin Bai needed to thoroughly master every technique he had to ensure he could defeat Lin Zi’er. So, he wanted to master the ’Cold Moon’ before the competition.

Ling Tianzi chuckled, "I know your nature; you wouldn’t come and ask me unless you were truly desperate."

Lin Bai nodded with a bitter smile.

Ling Tianzi said, "To comprehend Divine Power, one feels the power of heaven and earth, and understands the mysteries of life."

"But the enlightenment time varies from person to person, and no one can predict it!"

Just as he was about to lose hope, Ling Tianzi laughed and said, "However, I have a quick solution here that can help you quickly comprehend the Divine Power!"

An elated Lin Bai asked, "What is the method, Master? Please enlighten me."

With a faint smile, Ling Tianzi said, "If you want to comprehend Divine Power quickly, there is only one method—significant potential can be catalyzed in a warrior under the pressure of life and death situations!"

Lin Bai responded with another bitter smile, "Master, where can I find life and death situations now..."

Ling Tianzi laughed and said, "Behind White Cloud Peak should suffice!"

Lin Bai was startled and looked at Ling Tianzi, curious.

Ling Tianzi smiled at Lin Bai and said, "You have been my disciple for quite a time now. You haven’t seen your Third Senior Brother’s Magic Circle yet, have you? I’ll let you see it today."

"Li Shanqing, set up the Nine Layers Heavenly Mountain Array!"