Chapter 83

Chapter 84: Xie Lingfeng: The Martial Path I Cultivate Is Actually a False Martial Path?

"What do you mean?"

Xie Lingfeng took a deep breath, trying to calm his raging heart.

"Clarity of Sword Heart, it is the foundation of entering the Sword Path. Only with Clarity of Sword Heart can one enter the Sword Path. Didn't you know?"

Xu Yan asked, puzzled.

"???"

Xie Lingfeng looked bewildered. Clarity of Sword Heart?

He had never even heard of it!

He turned his head and looked at Hu Shan, who was watching from a distance.

Hu Shan also looked confused, shook his head, and indicated that he had never heard of it either.

"Are you just making up a name to deceive me? Do you think I, Xie Lingfeng, would believe it?"

Xie Lingfeng took a deep breath and glared at Xu Yan.

He kept telling himself: "Don't fall for it, this is fake, he's deceiving me!"

Xu Yan, with a look of confirmation, said, "You don't even know about Clarity of Sword Heart, yet you claim to have entered the Sword Path?"

His resolve grew stronger. The martial path of the Inner Domain is a false martial path, and what his master taught him is the true martial path!

"Hah! Tell me, what is Clarity of Sword Heart?"

Xie Lingfeng sneered.

I won't fall for it!

"Clarity of Sword Heart means the heart of the Sword Path is clear and transparent. With Clarity of Sword Heart, one can instantly understand sword techniques and moves, and use them at will.

"Only with Clarity of Sword Heart can one enter the Sword Path.

"This is the foundation of the Sword Path!"

Xu Yan felt sorry for Xie Lingfeng, who didn't even know about Clarity of Sword Heart, and mistakenly thought he was already a Sword Path warrior.

"Nonsense! How could there be such a thing as Clarity of Sword Heart in this world?"

Xie Lingfeng's mind was in chaos, but he was firm in his belief that Xu Yan was deceiving him!

If there were people with Clarity of Sword Heart, wouldn't sword techniques be easy to learn?

Where would the difficulty be?

"I have Clarity of Sword Heart, so I can instantly understand your sword techniques and use them at will!"

Xu Yan said with a proud look.

"No! It's impossible!"

Xie Lingfeng gritted his teeth. "Don't deceive me. You must have learned the sword techniques of Sword Venerable Cliff from somewhere!"

"I only study the Sword Path, not sword techniques. I don't care for the sword techniques of Sword Venerable Cliff. If you don't believe me, let's continue the duel!"

Xu Yan raised his sword, signaling that Xie Lingfeng could make his move.

Xie Lingfeng gritted his teeth but did not attack.

At this moment, he realized he lacked the courage to draw his sword!

One move, and the next moment, his sword technique would be taken and used by the other. How could he continue the duel?

Hu Shan, seeing this, became anxious and hurried over. "Young Master, don't be deceived, don't lose your confidence!"

Xie Lingfeng gritted his teeth. "But his sword techniques..."

"Definitely stolen. Let me deal with him!"

Hu Shan said with a grim face.

He drew his sword and looked at Xu Yan. "Let me see how you can take my sword techniques and use them!"

Xu Yan raised an eyebrow. "Go ahead!"

"Take this! Let's see how you take my sword techniques!"

Hu Shan sneered, and his sword swept out like a fierce wind.

Xie Lingfeng took several deep breaths, watching the battle with a serious expression. He thought to himself, "Has Hu Shan's Fierce Wind Sword Technique also been learned? When did the sword techniques of Sword Venerable Cliff leak out?"

"No! It's impossible. The pinnacle sword techniques can only be cultivated by core disciples. Even among core disciples, not everyone has the qualifications to cultivate the three supreme sword techniques."

A ridiculous thought lingered in Xie Lingfeng's mind.

What if what Xu Yan said was true?

He has Clarity of Sword Heart, and can instantly understand and use sword techniques at will.

Thinking of this possibility, he felt a bit lost.

He, who was known as the first Sword Path genius in a thousand years at Sword Venerable Cliff, hadn't even entered the Sword Path?

He couldn't accept it!

Hu Shan sneered inwardly. How could there be such a thing as Clarity of Sword Heart? It's ridiculous!

The other party must have used some method to steal the sword techniques of Sword Venerable Cliff.

He unleashed the Fierce Wind Sword Technique, attacking fiercely. Suddenly, Xu Yan drew his sword, and the sword was like a fierce wind, precisely the Fierce Wind Sword Technique he was using.

Hu Shan sneered, but he wasn't surprised.

Suddenly, he changed his move!

Amidst the Fierce Wind Sword Qi, a sword light shot out along the ground, followed by a second and a third... The sword lights shot out from under the Fierce Wind Sword Qi, suddenly bursting forth.

This was his unique killing move!

It didn't belong to Sword Venerable Cliff. Over the years, he had created this move through many life-and-death battles, using it to secure victory in dangerous situations.

Under the cover of the Fierce Wind Sword Qi, it had a surprising effect.

Those who had seen his ground sword light were already dead!

No one knew he had this hidden killing move!

Xie Lingfeng, watching the battle, was surprised. Hu Shan had hidden such a killing move, which wasn't part of Sword Venerable Cliff's techniques. Let's see how the other party takes it and uses it!

Xu Yan raised an eyebrow, his figure darting and dodging. Then he swung his sword, and sword lights shot out from the Fierce Wind Sword Qi, even stronger and more precise than Hu Shan's.

At this moment, Hu Shan hadn't even noticed Xu Yan's ground sword light.

Xie Lingfeng's pupils contracted, his heart surging with shock. Wasn't this Hu Shan's killing move?

Clarity of Sword Heart, does it really exist?

"Be careful!"

Xie Lingfeng hastily drew his sword, and a rainbow sword light shot out, blocking Xu Yan's ground sword light.

Even so, one sword light still shot out and cut off a few strands of Hu Shan's hair, leaving a shallow cut on his cheek!

Xu Yan sheathed his sword, looking proud.

Hu Shan's lips trembled, his face pale, eyes wide open, and he couldn't believe it.

This was his unique move!

Just as he used it, it was taken and used by the other party?

And used even better and stronger!

What kind of monster is this? Who in the world of sword warriors can match him?

Who can challenge him?

Unless, with a higher realm and absolute strength, to overwhelm him.

Otherwise, at the same level, he is invincible!

No!

Even at a higher level, he can still be a match!

At this moment, he had to believe that what Xu Yan said was true. He learned the sword techniques on the spot and used them at will.

Xie Lingfeng was dispirited!

This battle had a huge impact on him, making him doubt his life.

He began to doubt his talent for the Sword Path!

After a long time, he calmed down, sheathed his sword, took a deep breath, and bowed. "Xu brother, I admit defeat!"

Although, he actually hadn't lost.

However, Xie Lingfeng knew he couldn't win.

His sword techniques were already understood by the other party, and he was only maintaining a stalemate with a higher realm.

"You haven't lost. After all, I haven't defeated you yet!"

Xu Yan thought for a moment and said honestly.

Xie Lingfeng was very strong, proficient in sword techniques, but he lacked Clarity of Sword Heart.

Although he could see the weaknesses in Xie Lingfeng's sword techniques, the fleeting opportunities were hard to grasp with his current strength.

Moreover, Xie Lingfeng's adaptability was remarkable. Even if he attacked the weak points, he might not defeat him.

However, if the battle continued, Xu Yan believed he could win.

But since the other party was already dispirited, he decided to leave some room.

Xie Lingfeng laughed bitterly. With his sword techniques understood, winning was impossible. The only outcome was being defeated, it was just a matter of time.

Xu Yan was just comforting him.

After a long silence, Xie Lingfeng spoke. "I have been studying the sword since childhood, entering the path at six years old. For twenty years, I have become the youngest master warrior in a thousand years at Sword Venerable Cliff.

"I was confident that among my peers in the Inner Domain, no one could defeat me. Today, after battling Xu brother, I realize there is a world beyond my world.

"However, I have many doubts. Can Xu brother enlighten me on a few points?"

Xu Yan thought for a moment. Xie Lingfeng's attitude was good, not arrogant, and he also wanted to learn more about the Inner Domain from Xie Lingfeng to prepare for his future journey there.

So he nodded. "Sure!"

Xie Lingfeng stared at Xu Yan and asked, "Xu brother, are you from the Borderlands?"

Xu Yan smiled. "I know what you want to ask. I'm not afraid to tell you, I am from the Borderlands you mentioned.

"You must be wondering, how did I become a warrior?

"In the Borderlands, there is no spiritual energy, so it's impossible to cultivate into a warrior, right?"

Xie Lingfeng nodded. "Exactly!"

He was truly shocked. The Borderlands actually had warriors, and they were so strong.

"The true martial path is not limited by the environment. Even without spiritual energy, one can bridge the gap and communicate with the heavens, becoming a warrior..."

Xu Yan said solemnly.

"The true martial path?"

Xie Lingfeng frowned. What is the true martial path?

Could the path I cultivate be a false martial path?

A ridiculous thought emerged in his mind.

"Yes, the true martial path, and what you cultivate in the Inner Domain is a false martial path!"

Xu Yan nodded.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible, nonsense!"

Hu Shan jumped up and shouted.

What nonsense!

The martial path of the Inner Domain is a false martial path? The Borderlands have the true martial path?

What a ridiculous claim!

"I know you can't accept it, but that's the truth!"

Xu Yan wasn't surprised by his reaction.

Who could accept being told that what they've cultivated for half their life is fake?

Xie Lingfeng's expression turned serious. "Xu brother, why do you say that? My martial path, how can it be a false martial path? It's just different, not true or false, right?"

If my martial path is a false martial path, then the legacy of Sword Venerable Cliff is also a false martial path?

The entire martial path of the Inner Domain is a false martial path?

He couldn't accept such a result. If it spread, many warriors would be enraged, and many forces would be filled with murderous intent. This would shake the foundation of the Inner Domain's martial path.

"Come, let's discuss the martial path. Once we clarify, you'll understand why it's a false martial path!"

Xu Yan's spirit was lifted, and he said excitedly.

Discuss the martial path!

Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan's spirits were also lifted. Discuss the martial path!

"Alright!"

Xie Lingfeng sat down cross-legged.

"Who goes first?"

Xu Yan looked excited.

Finally, someone to discuss the martial path with. He wanted to tell Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan what the true martial path is.

"I'll go first."

Xie Lingfeng said.

"Alright, please go ahead."

Xu Yan nodded.

"The martial path starts from the Ninth Rank... First Rank is already a strong martial path warrior. Breaking through the First Rank barrier, drawing in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and refining it into martial path inner energy, one becomes a Qi Refinement Master, a strong warrior in the martial path. Above the Qi Refinement Master is the Great Qi Refinement Master...

"The Great Qi Refinement Master, whose martial path inner energy flows like a river, like blood throughout the body..."

Xie Lingfeng started from the basics of the martial path, the Ninth Rank, and continued up to the Great Qi Refinement Master.

This is the martial path of the Inner Domain.

Xu Yan listened intently. Xie Lingfeng's explanation was more detailed and complete than Bloodless Heart's, giving him a true understanding of the Inner Domain's martial path.

The martial path of the Inner Domain is not without merit.

However, it didn't change Xu Yan's belief that the martial path of the Inner Domain is a false martial path.

Instead, it strengthened it.

Li Xuan, who had been secretly observing, sighed after hearing Xie Lingfeng's explanation. "The martial path of the Inner Domain is strong, but ultimately not as strong as the martial path I created. If my martial path can be widely cultivated, once it spreads, the martial path of the Inner Domain will face a significant impact."

Any warrior aspires to be powerful.

They all want to cultivate stronger techniques, and the martial path he created is stronger than the Inner Domain's. Once it spreads, the Inner Domain's martial path will gradually be abandoned.

The ancient martial path forces will not be willing to let go, and with the long-standing legacy of the Inner Domain's martial path, countless believers will trigger a fierce debate over the true and false martial paths.

Of course, this is all predicated on him spreading the martial path and gaining a certain scale, attracting attention.

Xu Yan's journey would not be dangerous, and Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan were not arrogant because they were from the Inner Domain. Li Xuan didn't stay any longer.

The final outcome of the discussion on the martial path, he could predict.

"Xu brother, it's your turn!"

Xie Lingfeng said solemnly after finishing.

"Alright!"

Xu Yan nodded and said, "To cultivate the martial path, one must first solidify the foundation, and the foundation starts with skin refinement... Once the skin is refined into golden bones, one becomes an ancient genius. Once golden bones are formed, even if buried for ten thousand years, they remain golden and stronger than steel..."

"Wait a moment!"

Xie Lingfeng interrupted.

At this moment, his mind was buzzing. The foundation of the martial path is skin refinement? Skin refinement makes one invulnerable to ordinary blades?

Then bone refinement, divided into iron bones, copper bones, and golden bones?

Golden bones, even if buried for ten thousand years, remain golden and stronger than steel?

It sounds incredible and unrealistic.

He felt his mind buzzing and burning, as if his brain was on fire.

"You say golden bones, buried for ten thousand years, remain golden?"

Is this the foundation of the martial path?

"Yes!"

Xu Yan nodded. "A solid foundation is the root of the martial path. Above golden bones, there are jade bones, flawless and eternal!"

Xie Lingfeng scratched his head. He felt his mind burning, and he was greatly impacted.

Is the martial path like this?

So incredible?

Could the martial path I cultivate really be a false martial path?

"Xie brother, are you okay?"

Xu Yan looked at Xie Lingfeng, whose hair was disheveled, face flushed, and overall state was off.

"Learning that the martial path you cultivate is a false martial path is a deep blow. Sigh, I shouldn't have been so blunt with him."

Xu Yan sighed inwardly.