Chapter 92

After checking the map, the four of them determined their direction and headed towards the Martial Skills Pavilion.

Lu Xuan led the way, with Xing Feng, Xia Ye, and Lin Xinyi closely following behind. On the way to the Martial Skills Pavilion, there were many new disciples, and upon seeing Lu Xuan and his group, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves. Lu Xuan's performance when he first entered the Wind Sword Sect was so outstanding that no one knew what heights he would reach after a year.

"Lu Xuan, have you really grasped the Sword Intent?" Xing Feng finally couldn't hold back and asked as they walked.

Although many elders speculated that Lu Xuan had grasped the Sword Intent, he had never used it. Because of this, even Elder Jin, who had a broader perspective than most, couldn't be certain.

The importance of Sword Intent to a sword cultivator was self-evident. Despite knowing that asking about someone's trump card was a very delicate matter, Xing Feng couldn't help but ask what was on his mind.

Lu Xuan smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying: "The Sword Forest is filled with Sword Intent. The deeper you go, the stronger the Sword Intent becomes. If you are willing, you can often go there to feel it. Even if you can't grasp it, it will still be greatly beneficial to your cultivation."

Xing Feng nodded thoughtfully at Lu Xuan's ambiguous answer and didn't press further. After pondering for a moment, he carefully asked again: "Lu Xuan, could you tell us what exactly the Sword Intent is?"

In the entire Wind Sword Sect, there were no more than five people who had grasped the Sword Intent. Even the current Grand Elder of the Sword Sect, Elder Cheng, had not grasped it. Xing Feng had no one to consult, so he was unwilling to let this opportunity pass with Lu Xuan, who might have grasped the Sword Intent.

Hearing Xing Feng's question, Lu Xuan couldn't help but laugh: "Sword Intent is not a thing, but it is also a thing. It is very profound, something that can only be understood intuitively and not explained. I'll give you twenty-four characters."

When Lu Xuan said this, not only Xing Feng but also Xia Ye and Lin Xinyi perked up their ears, their eyes fixed on Lu Xuan, afraid of missing a single word. This was invaluable insight into the Sword Intent!

Not to mention the extremely important insights like Sword Intent, even ordinary cultivation insights were not something martial artists were willing to share. After all, these were the results of their hard work, and they wouldn't easily guide others.

Perhaps some elders would be willing to guide their disciples, as they were on different levels. However, the disciples were different because they were in competition. If they shared their insights with others, they might be surpassed in the future, and their share of resources would decrease.

However, this was not a problem for Lu Xuan. Even someone like Zheng Gang or Xia Chenxi, who had entered the core, he didn't consider as opponents, let alone Xing Feng. Moreover, Lu Xuan had a good impression of Xing Feng. From his straightforward challenge and direct questions, Lu Xuan knew that he was not a scheming person but someone who was dedicated to the Sword Sect and the pursuit of martial arts.

As for Xia Ye and Lin Xinyi, Lu Xuan already considered them friends and wouldn't be stingy with a little insight.

Stopping, Lu Xuan slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.

"These twenty-four characters are: 'Grasp the sword with your heart, condense your heart with the sword, the sword contains the heart, the heart contains the sword, the Sword Intent never fades, the Sword Heart never dies.' However, this is just my current superficial understanding, which is quite weak. You can just listen to it, perhaps it will give you some inspiration." Lu Xuan shook his head. His current Sword Intent was only at a minor stage, far from the true peak.

However, in Lu Xuan's view, his rather shallow insight caused a huge impact on the three of them. In an instant, they all froze, their minds completely focused on Lu Xuan's twenty-four characters.

Among the three, Xing Feng had the highest talent. With Lu Xuan's guidance, he felt something in his mind break. The distant Sword Intent seemed to have given him a glimpse. Although it was still a long way to grasping the Sword Intent, he had at least caught a glimpse of it. With enough opportunities in the future, he could successfully break through.

Xia Ye and Lin Xinyi, though not as talented as Xing Feng, also gained significant insights. Even if they didn't grasp the Sword Intent, they would certainly go further in the path of the sword.

What Lu Xuan didn't know was that these twenty-four characters were the essence of the minor stage of Sword Intent. Even Elder Cheng could only vaguely understand the "Sword Heart" part and couldn't explain it as clearly as Lu Xuan.

Not to mention that Xing Feng and the other three were just beginners, even if Lu Xuan said these twenty-four characters in front of Elder Cheng, Elder Cheng would certainly gain some insight.

Seeing that the three seemed to have gained some understanding, Lu Xuan didn't rush to leave. After a while, the three gradually came out of their contemplation.

Xia Ye took a deep breath and said, "Lu Xuan, your twenty-four characters are worth three years of my hard cultivation. Your path will definitely be much longer than mine. I have to cling to you tightly."

Lin Xinyi smiled lightly, "Of course, the Deputy Sect Leader has already said that Lu Xuan will definitely be a core disciple after a year. You are far behind. But to be honest, these twenty-four characters are indeed extraordinary. I have gained a lot of insights after listening to them."

In response to Lin Xinyi's teasing, Xia Ye retorted, "What are you happy about Lu Xuan entering the core? You still have to stay in the inner sect. Don't be alone in your infatuation..."

"Xia Ye, what are you talking about!" Lin Xinyi interrupted Xia Ye, her face slightly flushed, and she dared not look at Lu Xuan.

Although she hadn't expressed her feelings for Lu Xuan, everyone knew about it, but no one had broken the silence. Unexpectedly, Xia Ye blurted it out in a moment of urgency.

Realizing he had said something wrong, Xia Ye laughed, neither explaining nor speaking further, just giving the two a rather ambiguous look.

Just as Lu Xuan and Lin Xinyi were both feeling awkward, Xing Feng suddenly spoke up, breaking the awkward silence, and both Lu Xuan and Lin Xinyi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Lu Xuan, I will remember this favor. Although I may not be able to help you in the future, if there is anything I can do, I will not hesitate!" Xing Feng said solemnly. Lu Xuan's willingness to share such important insights without reservation was worth this commitment. He was almost certain that Lu Xuan had grasped the Sword Intent; otherwise, how could he have said those twenty-four characters?

Lu Xuan smiled slightly at Xing Feng's words and didn't refuse. His guidance was indeed worth this commitment, and who knew if he would need Xing Feng's help in the future?

The four continued on their way to the Martial Skills Pavilion. The incident was just a minor episode. Soon, a not very tall but extremely imposing pavilion appeared before them. A carefully decorated plaque hung above it, inscribed with the three bold characters "Martial Skills Pavilion."

The Martial Skills Pavilion, they had arrived.