Chapter 98

Faced with Lu Xuan's indifferent attitude, Lin Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of anger. Just a mere newcomer, and he dares to treat me like this? To be honest, the book in Lu Xuan's hands wasn't something he absolutely needed; he was just a bit interested. But now, Lu Xuan's attitude had thoroughly enraged him.

"Go and find out who this guy is," Lin Tian said in a low, deep voice. No fighting was allowed in the Martial Skills Pavilion, or else he would have made Lu Xuan pay on the spot.

Hearing the anger in Lin Tian's voice, his subordinates immediately responded, eager to uncover Lu Xuan's background. It wasn't difficult to find out, as long as they locked onto two conditions: one, he was a new student, and two, he could access the third floor of the Martial Skills Pavilion.

After leaving, Lu Xuan didn't even look back. He directly found an empty meditation room. At the entrance of the meditation room, there was also a card slot. He took out his badge, swiped it, and the door opened. As long as Lu Xuan stayed inside, 500 contribution points would be automatically deducted each day.

Lu Xuan didn't take the earlier incident to heart. He wouldn't provoke others, but he wasn't afraid of challenges either. Lin Tian's high-and-mighty attitude and condescending tone had annoyed him, and he naturally wanted to give it back.

Originally, Lu Xuan had planned to get along with Lin Tian, as they were both members of the Sword Sect. During the sect's grand competition, they might even have to fight side by side. Now, it seemed that if he wanted to get along, he would have to wait until he showed enough strength, just like with Xing Feng.

The most important thing now was to improve his strength. As the door of the meditation room closed, the surroundings became completely quiet. Lu Xuan took a deep breath, drove away the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and then took out the martial skill book, Thunder Flash.

Thunder Flash emphasized explosive power, swift as thunder, and quick as lightning. Besides familiarizing himself with the flow of yuan energy, prolonged practice was also essential. However, first, Lu Xuan had to memorize the flow of yuan energy and understand the essentials of Thunder Flash. Insight and perseverance were both indispensable.

Fortunately, Lu Xuan's insight was not bad, and after being refined by the sword crystal, his talent had reached the pinnacle, making his cultivation much more efficient.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, Lu Xuan had been in the meditation room for a full day. He hadn't taken a single step outside, and when he was hungry, he ate some dry rations from his storage ring. Such diligent cultivation brought great rewards.

Lu Xuan had thoroughly understood the Thunder Flash martial skill book. He had memorized various yuan energy flow routes and the techniques and steps needed in battle. The theoretical knowledge was sufficient, and now what was lacking was prolonged practice.

However, he didn't rush to leave. Putting Thunder Flash aside, he took out another book, the Black Iron Sword Technique!

The characteristics of the Black Iron Sword Technique were completely different from the two martial skills Lu Xuan currently possessed. The Lightning Sword Technique was extremely ornate, with dazzling moves that even used lightning and thunder to interfere with the enemy. The Blink Sword Technique, while straightforward and not luxurious, focused on agility and speed, pushing speed to its limits.

The Black Iron Sword Technique, however, was different. To use it, one had to use a heavy sword. Only an extremely heavy weapon could bring out the full potential of the Black Iron Sword Technique. The eight-character guideline, "A heavy sword has no edge, great skill is simple," explained everything.

There were many types of swords, but heavy swords were undoubtedly the least popular. Many sword cultivators relied on the lightness of their swords, using swift moves and the sharpness of the blade to kill enemies unseen.

Previously, Lu Xuan had only skimmed through the Black Iron Sword Technique. Now, he had the chance to study it in detail. He opened the book and carefully pondered every word written in it.

The more he read, the more Lu Xuan felt that the creator of the Black Iron Sword Technique was truly remarkable. Without even mentioning the sword principles, the insights alone were enough to make Lu Xuan feel enlightened, especially since he had already comprehended sword intent, which complemented his understanding.

"The Black Iron Sword Technique, though a heavy sword technique, is not just about practicing with a heavy sword. It also complements body strengthening and fast sword techniques. The weight of the heavy sword naturally strengthens the body during practice, laying a solid foundation. If one can get used to the weight of the heavy sword and wield it with ease, using a fast sword will be even more effective!"

Lu Xuan had been hesitant about whether to try the path of the heavy sword, but after reading this, he made up his mind. No matter what, he had to give it a try.

His Blink Sword Technique was already at its current peak. To make further progress, he needed to explore a new path, and practicing with a heavy sword was undoubtedly a breakthrough.

It took nearly half a day for Lu Xuan to fully digest the entire Black Iron Sword Technique. Even the basic moves like thrusts, slashes, and chops, he didn't overlook, memorizing them firmly in his mind.

After finishing, a hint of doubt flashed in Lu Xuan's mind. Was this Black Iron Sword Technique really an incomplete version?

It was called incomplete because the Black Iron Sword Technique contained no fixed martial skill techniques. It had neither the eight dazzling moves of the Lightning Sword Technique, each more powerful than the last, nor the stunning one-move kill of the Blink Sword Technique.

Lu Xuan had thought the same before, but after fully digesting the Black Iron Sword Technique, his perspective had completely changed. Although he didn't know why, he had a feeling that the Black Iron Sword Technique was meant to have no specific techniques at all!

Because the eight characters, "A heavy sword has no edge, great skill is simple," were the most exquisite techniques of the Black Iron Sword Technique. If one could fully grasp the essence of these eight characters, the sharpness of the sword and the cleverness of the techniques would become irrelevant. No matter how strong the opponent, one could break through with sheer force. The basic sword techniques at the end of the Black Iron Sword Technique were the key to unleashing its power. Great simplicity is great skill!

Understanding this, Lu Xuan felt a sudden enlightenment. He couldn't contain his excitement and stood up, eager to try it out and see what it would be like when he truly mastered the Black Iron Sword Technique.

He swiped his badge at the card slot in the meditation room, and the door opened. His mind probed into the badge, and he saw that his contribution points were down to 10,000. Staying on the third floor for two days had already cost him 1,000 contribution points, which was a lot for an average martial artist.

There were four or five martial artists on the third floor, but they were all unfamiliar faces. Lin Tian and his group were long gone.

Ignoring their surprised looks, Lu Xuan returned the Thunder Flash and Black Iron Sword Technique books and walked out of the Martial Skills Pavilion. He had already told Xia Ye and the others not to wait for him, so they were probably already gone.

Next, Lu Xuan's destination was the Equipment Pavilion. Since he had decided to practice the Black Iron Sword Technique, he needed a heavy sword first. The Sorrow Sword couldn't meet his needs.

PS: Second chapter is here, the third chapter might be a bit late ^_^

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