Chapter 7

The Pure Yang Technique has five levels, just as Lin Yun had expected.

Compared to the Flowing Wind Sword Technique, the progress was slow, and after three days, he was still at the first level.

Cultivation of techniques is based on one's physical foundation.

The so-called physical foundation refers to a martial artist's constitution, and Lin Yun was just an ordinary mortal, even worse than the average mortal.

Apart from the physical foundation, external aids are also necessary.

External aids usually refer to medicinal pills, followed by feng shui treasure sites where the spiritual energy is abundant, making cultivation much more efficient.

Within the Green Cloud Sect, places with abundant spiritual energy have long been occupied by inner disciples and sect elders.

Lin Yun's physical foundation was poor, and he had neither a feng shui treasure site nor medicinal pills.

Therefore, the progress of the Pure Yang Technique could not be fast.

However, the three days were not wasted; his Flowing Wind Sword Technique became increasingly proficient.

For techniques that rely on insight, there was not much difficulty for him.

The Fierce Tiger Fist was also not neglected.

The sword technique is a killing skill, the technique refines internal energy, and the Fierce Tiger Fist hones the body. All three are equally important.

In front of the wooden house.

Lin Yun spread his palm, pressing it against the hilt of the sword, with the tip of the sword touching the ground.

With a light shout, the long sword began to spin rapidly under his palm.

However, the top of the scabbard did not rotate and remained embedded in the ground.

"Not yet..."

Lin Yun closed his eyes, muttering to himself, carefully sensing the spinning sword under his palm, allowing the internal energy within his body to gradually merge with it.

Whoosh!

A gentle breeze suddenly arose, lifting the hair from Lin Yun's forehead.

"Forming the wind with the sword!"

Lin Yun suddenly opened his eyes, a bright light flashing in them, and tightly gripped the hilt of the sword.

So heavy!

A powerful suction force emanated from the sword, pulling Lin Yun's body forcefully toward the ground with the accumulated power.

The solid foundation laid by the Fierce Tiger Fist allowed Lin Yun to stabilize his body and lift the sword.

Whoosh!

The moment the sword was pulled out, Lin Yun's body was uncontrollably propelled forward.

He and the sword shot out two yards.

The scabbard pierced the rock in front of him, penetrating an inch deep, causing cracks to appear in the stone wall.

Lin Yun felt as if his entire body had been drained of energy, leaving him utterly exhausted.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he looked at the sword embedded in the rock, deep in thought.

Forming the wind with the sword!

This is one of the three major killing moves of the Flowing Wind Sword Technique. To have such power on the first attempt is impressive.

No wonder it requires such a high level of insight.

"Indeed, forming the wind with the sword means using the sword to create wind, and in the moment the wind rises, releasing the accumulated power in a multiplied manner."

Lin Yun calmly analyzed. This was before the sword was drawn; if the blade were out, the killing power would be even greater.

However, it is too cumbersome to perform.

If I were in a battle, I would be defeated before the wind even rises.

I need to keep practicing until I can use it freely to unleash its full power in a real fight.

"I have reached this level through self-study and self-practice. To advance further, I need to enter the sect's Mechanism Hall to fight battle puppets or go out for practical combat. Both can increase the proficiency of my sword technique."

Lin Yun whispered to himself, not becoming complacent due to his initial success.

After a moment, he made up his mind: practical combat outside!

Although the Mechanism Hall is more effective, it requires payment to enter, and he currently has no money, making it difficult.

Practical combat outside not only trains me but also allows me to kill beasts for money and medicinal pills.

I urgently need medicinal pills to enhance the Pure Yang Technique.

Otherwise, my cultivation will stagnate, and even if my sword technique is strong, it will be just a show.

The Horizontal Cloud Mountains are located behind the Green Cloud Sect, stretching endlessly and spanning several countries, with only a small part situated in the Tian Shui Kingdom.

Even this small part covers one-third of the Tian Shui Kingdom's territory.

In addition to the Green Cloud Sect, the Tian Shui Kingdom has three other major sects, collectively known as One Sect and Three Orders: the Mad Saber Sect, the Green Cloud Sect, the Purple Flame Sect, and the Profound Sun Sect.

Disciples of the four major sects often train in the Horizontal Cloud Mountains.

In the past, Lin Yun, limited by his status as a sword slave, had few opportunities to go out for training. Now, he has no such concerns.

After a brief preparation, Lin Yun set out.

The Horizontal Cloud Mountains are not far from the sect, located behind the Green Cloud Sect. It took less than an hour to enter.

The forest is home to many dangerous beasts, and deeper in, one might even encounter demonic beasts.

Compared to ordinary beasts, demonic beasts, influenced by the earth's spiritual energy, undergo gradual demonic transformation and mutation, making them extremely powerful.

The weakest demonic beast has the strength of a fifth-level martial artist.

With Lin Yun's current third-level martial artist realm, encountering a demonic beast would mean certain death.

Lin Yun, not wanting to provoke demonic beasts, cautiously walked through the Horizontal Cloud Mountains, looking for solitary beasts.

The beasts in the Horizontal Cloud Mountains have valuable fur, claws, and meat, which can provide a significant income for Lin Yun.

Unfortunately, most of the beasts he encountered were in groups.

Lin Yun, alone, could only give up and wait for an opportunity.

Rushing water!

"Water sound?"

Following the sound, he saw a mountain stream converging into a river, the water colliding with the rocks, creating a clear and melodious sound, flowing down and bringing a refreshing breeze.

"Forming a stream with water, flowing like the wind, the Flowing Wind Sword Technique, flowing like the wind."

Lin Yun's eyes lit up, suddenly gaining insight. Could it be that the so-called flowing sword technique does not refer to flowing wind but to flowing water like the wind?

No wonder no one in the Green Cloud Sect has mastered this technique.

Perhaps the key lies here.

Closing his eyes, Lin Yun recalled the moves of the Flowing Wind Sword Technique, lost in deep thought.

After a moment, he drew his sword, leaped down, and jumped into the water.

Splash!

As soon as he landed, he was knocked over by the strong current, drenched from head to toe.

Getting up and crawling to the shore, Lin Yun was undeterred.

Wiping the water from his face, he jumped back into the water... repeating the process, undaunted by the difficulty.

He lost count of how many times he failed, a hundred times, a thousand times?

Lin Yun's nose and face were bruised, his body aching and numb.

"Success!"

Through persistent effort, Lin Yun finally succeeded, standing steadily on the rock in the water, the current and the breeze unable to knock him down.

A smile appeared on his face, and Lin Yun slightly smiled, smoothly executing the Flowing Wind Sword Technique.

"Forming a stream with water, flowing like the wind..."

In the flowing stream, Lin Yun wielded his sword, feeling the wind created by the flowing water.

Like a cunning rabbit, he leaped out of the water, the Flowing Wind Sword Technique perfectly blending with the stream and the breeze.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Wielding his sword, he moved with the stream, completely immersed in the practice of the Flowing Wind Sword Technique, losing himself in it.

He seemed to transform into the wind, merging with the surging stream, flowing downstream.

The stream eventually converged into a clear lake at the mountain's waist.

Rushing down the stream, Lin Yun was about to fall into the lake when the sword in his hand began to spin wildly.

Just before he fell, he shouted and firmly gripped the sword, thrusting it forward.

"Forming the wind with the sword!"

Instantly, the power contained in the sword lifted him up, like a green bird skimming the surface of the lake, continuously leaping forward.

The sword wind rose, creating two walls of waves.

He flew across the nearly hundred-meter-wide lake.

Splash!

Looking back, the waves fell onto the lake, like countless pearls striking a jade plate.

A single leap across a hundred meters, the Flowing Wind Sword Technique had reached a minor level of mastery!

Lin Yun softly said, "This Flowing Wind Sword Technique seems to be even more powerful than recorded. It seems the Flowing Wind Sword Technique of the Green Cloud Sect is not the original, with many omissions."

Today, he gained insight into the true essence of the sword technique in the stream, completing it.

Roar!

Three roars echoed, and Lin Yun turned to see three brown-furred iron-clawed wolves rushing out.

They must have been hunting and were startled by the water sound, then noticed Lin Yun.

The iron-clawed wolves are extremely fierce, with claws harder than steel and incredibly sharp.

They can easily tear through a martial artist's chest, and with a slight pull, rip out the internal organs.

They usually appear in groups, dominating the edges of the Horizontal Cloud Mountains. In the past, Lin Yun would avoid them.

Now that his sword technique has reached a minor level of mastery, he wanted to test it.

Lin Yun's expression was serious, not daring to be careless, gripping the sword, slightly trembling.

It was not fear but the excitement brought by the heightened tension.

Sensing that Lin Yun's aura was different, the three iron-clawed wolves did not act rashly. Their eyes were fierce, staring at Lin Yun, growling and emitting a pungent smell.

If it were an ordinary person, they would be terrified by the aura alone.

One man and three wolves, neither moved, seemingly in a stalemate, but actually probing each other.

Lin Yun knew he had only one chance to attack, and if he failed to kill all three wolves at once, one would tear his chest open.

If he attacked, he must succeed.

Noticing that the lead wolf seemed impatient, with a look of agitation in its eyes, Lin Yun took a step forward and attacked!

The three iron-clawed wolves leaped up simultaneously.

Lin Yun's gaze was calm, like the surging stream, the wind rising... the sword moved with the wind, and the three iron-clawed wolves were splattered with blood.

Landing steadily, Lin Yun's left arm had three claw marks, the wounds looking vicious.

With a loud thud, the three iron-clawed wolves landed heavily.

Turning to look, he saw that each of the three iron-clawed wolves had a sword wound on their necks, blood gushing out, and they were already dead.

Walking over, he examined them.

Lin Yun pondered, "I underestimated the lead wolf's reaction. If I had been more accurate, I wouldn't have injured my left arm."

Sheathing his sword, Lin Yun took out a dagger and cut off all the wolf claws.

The remaining fur and meat were of low value and would be cumbersome to carry, so he left them behind.

"Flowing like the wind, this battle confirms that my cultivation direction is correct."

With a third-level martial artist's realm, he defeated three iron-clawed wolves in one move, greatly boosting his confidence!

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