Chapter 93

When the female ghost revealed her weapon, Fang Siqi found himself struggling a bit. Of course, despite the struggle, he still had the upper hand thanks to the nearly perfect sword techniques he had copied meticulously. After all, even Jiang Wei had to carefully analyze to spot the flaws in Fang Siqi's sword techniques; for ordinary ghost cultivators like the female ghost, it was naturally impossible to see any flaws.

"No wonder so many ghosts are enthusiastic about practicing sword techniques; this is the reason!" Jiang Wei suddenly realized.

When sword techniques are practiced to a high level, they can make a ghost who has not yet reached the Insight Realm勉强 possess sword techniques and judgment that are slightly inferior to those of the Insight Realm. In Fang Siqi's case, his sword techniques, practiced to a high level, were almost on par with Jiang Wei's, who had reached the Insight Realm. It can be imagined that with such nearly perfect sword techniques, Fang Siqi's judgment would not be poor—Jiang Wei estimated that Fang Siqi could easily find the female ghost's flaws. This is why Fang Siqi could completely dominate the female ghost.

"However, techniques are ultimately just a 'form.' How could Fang Siqi understand the true essence of the Insight Realm?"

Fang Siqi's sword techniques were relatively stiff and rigid; he had to follow the techniques to execute such nearly perfect attacks. Once he tried techniques not included in the sword techniques, his attacks became as lazy as "dog scratches." Therefore, to make himself as perfect as possible, Fang Siqi not only had to learn sword techniques but also body techniques and footwork to ensure that all aspects of his abilities were balanced. Even so, once Fang Siqi no longer had his long sword, his sword techniques would be useless.

Jiang Wei was different.

Jiang Wei did not need to learn any techniques; his every move, whether with a sword or a spear, was already as fluid and perfect as flowing water.

This is the concept of "no technique surpassing technique"!

Of course, this does not mean that Jiang Wei did not need to learn any sword techniques; in fact, there was still much for Jiang Wei to learn.

Jiang Wei's "perfection" was based on the perfection he saw from his Insight Realm. However, in the eyes of those who had surpassed the Insight Realm and reached higher realms, Jiang Wei's every move might not be considered perfect.

Therefore, perfection is relative.

Relative to ordinary ghost cultivators like Fang Siqi and the female ghost, Jiang Wei's techniques were "perfect"!

Although Fang Siqi had the upper hand, he could not end the battle in a short time. After watching for a while, Jiang Wei noticed several issues with Fang Siqi.

Fang Siqi's sword techniques definitely had flaws; after all, his techniques were not truly perfect, but only "pseudo-perfect." This was not the biggest problem; the bigger problem was that Jiang Wei always felt that each of Fang Siqi's techniques seemed to be missing something...

Fang Siqi's techniques, although striving for perfection, were very stiff and rigid; they had the form but lacked the "intention"! Yes, that was the feeling!

"Having the form but lacking the intention... form... intention..." Thinking about this, Jiang Wei seemed to grasp something important, "form... intention... form... intention..."

Suddenly, Jiang Wei had an epiphany!

"I finally understand!"

Jiang Wei suddenly remembered the problem he encountered while practicing the "Flowing Water Sword Manual."

With Jiang Wei's Insight Realm, he naturally found it easy to make each sword technique exactly match the description in the manual, without any discrepancies. Generally, when a sword technique is practiced to match the description in the manual, it should be considered a great achievement. However, Jiang Wei knew that his practice of the "Flowing Water Sword Manual" was only a minor achievement.

Because Jiang Wei could clearly feel that although his sword techniques matched the description in the manual, their power was far less than what was described.

All along, Jiang Wei felt that his "Flowing Water Sword Technique" seemed to be missing something, but he could never figure out what it was. Until this moment, seeing Fang Siqi's stiff and rigid sword techniques, Jiang Wei had an epiphany—the "intention," it was the "intention"!

Jiang Wei felt that when he practiced the "Flowing Water Sword Manual," he had the form but lacked the intention. In terms of form, Jiang Wei had already practiced to perfection; but in terms of intention, he could not even grasp the basics.

"But... what exactly is 'intention'?"

Although Jiang Wei vaguely understood where his problem lay, he did not know how to solve it. However, at least he had a clearer direction in practicing the "Flowing Water Sword Manual," unlike before when he practiced in a muddled state.

"Perhaps, when I understand what 'intention' is, my realm will break through the Insight Realm and enter a higher level!" Jiang Wei had this feeling.

"Thank you, Fang Siqi!" Jiang Wei looked deeply at Fang Siqi on the stage, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know when I would understand this... To show my gratitude, I will try to make your death as quick as possible!"

At this moment, the battle between Fang Siqi and the female ghost on the stage was nearing its end.

Although Fang Siqi's sword techniques still had many flaws in Jiang Wei's eyes, to the female ghost, they were perfect and unsolvable—no matter how many hands she had, she could not solve them!

Therefore, the outcome of the battle was determined the moment Fang Siqi drew his sword; it was just that the female ghost had many "hands," so she struggled until now. But no matter how much she struggled, she could not escape defeat!

"I concede!"

The female ghost, who had been forced to the edge of the stage, finally conceded in frustration.

Fang Siqi proudly sheathed his sword and looked around at the countless ghost cultivators surrounding the stage with great pride. In his view, he was the pride of the Heavenly Wasteland Pavilion, while these ghost cultivators... were just ordinary ghost cultivators, not on the same level as him!

As Fang Siqi's gaze swept across, he suddenly noticed Jiang Wei in the crowd of ghosts.

Fang Siqi sneered at Jiang Wei with disdain; the news that Jiang Wei had specifically registered for the seventh stage had already reached his ears.

Seeing that Jiang Wei was also looking at him, Fang Siqi's lips moved, but he did not speak; however, Jiang Wei still understood what Fang Siqi was saying—

"I hope you don't run away!"

Clearly, Fang Siqi was afraid that Jiang Wei would be scared off by his performance and dare not fight him. Fang Siqi did not know that his junior, Jiang Wei, was the most terrifying Spirit Meeting Period disciple in the Heavenly Wasteland Pavilion; even Lin Nianluo might not be stronger than Jiang Wei! If he knew this, he would probably not dare to fight Jiang Wei.

Ignorance is a kind of happiness; of course, it is also a kind of sorrow!

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