Chapter 1949 - 1950: Gale Sword Intent
Chapter 1949 - 1950: Gale Sword Intent
As Lin Chen became increasingly adept, his sword intent soared once more at a certain moment, and then rapidly retreated, disappearing without a trace, as if it had never appeared. However, Lin Chen truly felt that his sword intent had grown stronger!Lin Chen frowned and immediately looked at the carving before him:
"Swift Wind Sword Intent!"
"So this is the Swift Wind Sword Intent! Could it be that the intent I comprehended is the Swift Wind Sword Intent?"
Lin Chen was also a bit curious and continued to look ahead.
"Swift Wind Sword Intent encompasses the essence of swift wind, with an intent that is swift and fierce, combining hardness and softness, blending speed and grace into one, and with great destructive power!"
"Fast as the Wind, Placid as the Forest!"
Lin Chen looked at these six characters and thoughtfully frowned, continually pondering.
"In the end, the reason I comprehended the sword intent is because of Tianyan Sword Emperor. Not only did it cause my soul power to surge, but my talent for the sword dao also skyrocketed, thus enabling me to grasp a fragment of sword intent."
"Moreover, my sword intent seems to be related to the wind!"
Lin Chen couldn't help but recall his feeling atop the mountain, sensing the gale rushing towards him, the sound of waves heard by Lin Hai. The mountain wind would sometimes be gentle, softly swaying the tree tops, but when it erupted, it was exceedingly swift and fierce, pressing down the entire forest, with the trees nearly snapping.
Lin Chen raised his head again, his divine sense enveloping the three sword marks, striving to feel the trace of charm contained within. Lin Chen felt that as long as he could grasp this trace of charm, his sword intent could certainly rise, and his achievements in the sword dao would deepen significantly.
Lin Chen observed for a long while, then suddenly extended his hand, his two fingers pinched together like a small sword, and began to move.
Initially, Lin Chen's movements were very slow, with a somewhat awkward feeling, but gradually, the speed increased, and the movements became more proficient.
Lin Chen's movements were sometimes slow, like Tai Chi, and sometimes fierce and swift, as if one finger could pierce through metal and stone, continuously changing and appearing very natural and harmonious, as if everything should be like this.
"Swift wind can be gentle and rounded, but when it erupts, it has the power to overturn rivers and seas. Sword intent is the same; this is Swift Wind Sword Intent!"
A flash of realization passed through Lin Chen's mind. In the past, he used to imitate Tianyan Sword Emperor's style to perform swordsmanship, but only after observing the mountain wind at Lin Hai did he develop a hint of his own style. However, his mannerisms still bore the influence of Tianyan Sword Emperor, but at this moment, Lin Chen's aura was entirely different from Tianyan Sword Emperor. Even though it was similar to the Swift Wind Sword Intent on the carving, it was not identical.
"Everyone's sword intent is different. I used to walk the wrong path; although Tianyan Sword Emperor's power is excellent, it's ultimately not what I understood myself, which doesn't benefit my cultivation. The martial artist's path, sword skills are just an aid, but the sword intent one grasped is fundamental! Those like the Blazing Sword Intent, I cannot cultivate at all, but within the Swift Wind Sword Intent, I've glimpsed a direction for sword intent development!"
Lin Chen's eyes grew brighter, and as his sword fingers moved, they became increasingly natural. Subtly, the sword intent on the carving began to spill out, surrounding Lin Chen and moving with him.
If someone could see Lin Chen's appearance now, they'd certainly be amazed.
Because Lin Chen's current state was no longer the initial stage of comprehending sword intent. He had begun seriously distinguishing his sword intent from others, then observing other sword intents, not merely imitating, but by referencing, enhancing the power of his sword intent.
Reaching this stage usually requires reaching the mid-stage sword intent, or three parts sword intent, before considering such matters, but Lin Chen, with just one part sword intent, had already begun to go down this path.
Actually, the original intent behind Sword Bone was to give Lin Chen an opportunity to deepen his understanding of sword intent, making future sword intent enhancement easier. Who would have thought Lin Chen directly skipped this step, beginning to realize his own sword intent?
Gradually, Lin Chen's sword intent constantly collided with the sword intent on the carving. In this process, Lin Chen's sword intent was gradually transforming in the direction he desired.
While Lin Chen was absorbed in the Swift Wind Sword Intent, he even felt his sword intent quietly growing, when suddenly a voice sounded in his ear:
"Lin Chen! Time is up, come out quickly!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen immediately opened his eyes, somewhat reluctantly looking at the carving before him:
"Has it been two hours already? I felt it only lasted a moment!"
Helplessly shaking his head, Lin Chen didn't want to violate the rules, only thinking that if given the chance, he must come here a few more times to observe, which would surely greatly benefit his sword intent.
Taking one last look at the other carvings, Lin Chen then walked out of the Sword Comprehension Pavilion, where Sword Bone was waiting for him outside.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, Sword Bone's eyes brightened.
Having immersed himself in the sword dao for many years, Sword Bone immediately saw the uncontrollably radiating sword qi around Lin Chen, stronger than before.
However, he didn't ask more about it, merely speaking in a mild tone:
"It seems you have gained something!"
Lin Chen also smiled and nodded. His advancement in sword intent greatly improved his mood, and more importantly, he now knew the direction for enhancing his sword intent in the future.
"Yes, thank you, Elder Sword Bone. These brief two hours are likely more fruitful than my prolonged hard practice!"
Upon hearing this, Sword Bone's eyes also flickered with surprise. He knew Lin Chen had achieved something inside, but thought it merely deepened the comprehension of sword intent, with negligible enhancement, considering Lin Chen's current state couldn't allow more than a deeper understanding of sword intent. However, it seemed that wasn't the case now.
But since Lin Chen didn't mention it, Sword Bone naturally wouldn't inquire further.
"Haha! Cultivate diligently; once you enter the inner gate, there will be opportunities to come again!"
"Alright, let's not talk about it now; you just go back and cultivate well. I expect the rewards you received after the grand competition are enough to support your cultivation for a time. Oh right, a month later, our Heavenly Sword Pavilion has five places for Tianchi, and I can assign one to you! I'll notify you then!"
"Tianchi?"
Lin Chen was somewhat confused.
"Yes, Tianchi is a good place; you'll know when the time comes. Just focus on cultivating for now!"
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