Ch. 122 - True Understanding Is Not Taught

"So, you're saying you won't teach me how to comprehend Sword Intent?" Beiming Yan asked, indignant.

Beiming Feng smiled faintly. "True understanding doesn't need to be taught."

"How can I understand if you don't teach me?!"

"It all comes down to personal insight. You'll understand when the time is right. The sword has its own meaning; you haven't yet merged your will with the sword in your hand."

Beiming Yan laughed, but her laughter was somewhat chilling.

"Beiming Feng, if I could beat you, I'd punch you eight hundred times!!"

Beiming Feng smirked. "Let me give you a hint. Go to the Astral Wind Secret Place for training. You can go with Ling Qingxue and watch how she uses the sword."

Beiming Yan crossed her arms, looking like she didn't want to pay him any attention.

"Finally, you're acting like a proper older brother. I'll reluctantly believe you this once!"

While the two were bickering, the second floor of the Martial Arts Tower ahead lit up.

This meant Ling Qingxue had passed the first level!

Normally, comprehending Martial Will was enough to pass the first level. The difficulty increased progressively afterward. Passing the ninth level signified that Martial Will had reached perfection, offering hope of advancing to the Domain level.

Therefore, the Martial Tower also had another name: the King's Tower!

Passing the ninth level of the Martial Tower guaranteed a King Rank expert!

The second level of the Martial Tower.

Ling Qingxue stood to one side, sword in hand, facing an elderly man who was also wielding a sword.

The Martial Tower could copy the information of those who have previously passed this level and simulate them.

Defeating the opponent with one's own Sword Intent was the requirement for passing.

And there was a major limitation: apart from Martial Will, other special abilities could not be used.

Martial Will was unrelated to level; only will could counter will.

Ling Qingxue swung her sword, unleashing a wave of sword energy while simultaneously closing in on the opponent.

The old man, sword in hand, took a step forward, his surging Sword Intent as heavy as a mountain and awe-inspiring.

This was the Heavy Mountain Sword Intent—a Sword Intent as imposing as a mountain peak!

As for Ling Qingxue's Sword Intent… it was… slaughter!!

Kill all enemies before her, kill until there is no one left to stop her!

In her previous life, she had not only grasped the essence of the Sword Intent, but also the Will of Slaughter, the Will of Fire, the Will of the Earth, and the Will of the Green Wood.

With the five wills empowered, her combat power far surpassed that of martial artists of the same rank.

If she could reclaim all of these, her comprehension of wills would quickly return to its peak!

Facing the Heavy Mountain Sword Intent, Ling Qingxue gripped her longsword tightly, her sword energy soaring into the sky and piercing through the illusory Heavy Mountain.

The swirling killing intent condensed into a scarlet longsword, hanging behind her.

The Slaughter Sword Intent completely overwhelmed the Heavy Mountain Sword Intent, and with brutal force, cleaved it in two.

As the old man wielding the sword disappeared, Ling Qingxue ascended to the third floor.

But this was her current limit. She hadn't practiced swordsmanship long enough, and her Sword Intent wasn't strong enough. She would need more time to clear the ninth floor of the Martial Tower.

Finally, she left the Martial Tower holding a jade token.

This was a time token from the King-level Spirit Gathering Room. Clearing the first floor rewarded her with ten days, and the second with twenty days.

She now had a total of thirty days, and this didn't conflict with the seven days per month originally allocated to her by Beiming Martial Arts University.

Beiming Yan looked at Ling Qingxue and gasped in astonishment.

"You actually cleared the second floor?!"

She hadn't even grasped Sword Intent yet... was the gap really that big?

Ling Qingxue sighed. "I haven't had enough time to grasp Sword Intent completely. I can only clear two floors so far."

Seeing Ling Qingxue had come out, Wu Liang got up and ran towards the Martial Tower.

"Whoa, where's he going? A magical beast is trying to climb the Martial Arts Tower?" Beiming Yan asked, intrigued.

"He's mastered the Will of Slaughter and the Will of Devouring, so he wants to test it out."

Beiming Yan fell into deep thought.

She was actually inferior to a magical beast?!

Beiming Feng smiled and shook his head. "Some beasts are born with the ability to comprehend martial arts will. The Will of Slaughter and the Will of Devouring are things the Taotie was born with.

Your Northern Sea Kunpeng currently only possesses the Will of Space, but it can actually also master the Will of Ice!"

The Northern Sea Kunpeng was inherently a divine beast with the attributes of Ice and Space; once it reached a certain level, it could master these.

This was the advantage of contracting magical beasts with divine beast bloodlines —you could learn their martial will.

Beiming Feng's Will of Space was learned from the Ice Wind Kunpeng.

But Beiming Yan's current level was too low; comprehending a high-level will like the Will of Space was practically impossible.

Beiming Feng handed Ling Qingxue a storage ring.

"This contains the remains of an Eighth Rank mid-stage Kunpeng. If the Taotie devours it, it's highly likely to gain spatial abilities, which will greatly enhance your power!"

"If the Taotie has this kind of advantage, how are we supposed to compete?" Beiming Yan said dejectedly.

"Every divine beast has its advantages. Focus on improving yourself."

Beiming Feng teased her a bit before walking away.

Ling Qingxue put away the storage ring, then saw Beiming Yan approach.

"Is something wrong?"

Beiming Yan smiled shyly. "I just wanted to ask you to come with me to the Astral Wind Secret Place and teach me Sword Intent. I've tried to conquer the Martial Tower many times, but I still can't grasp it."

The Astral Wind Secret Place was a mid-level secret place, filled with perpetual gales, making movement extremely difficult.

Almost no plants grew there, but it was inhabited by Hurricane Eagles, unaffected by the fierce winds, with the highest reaching Fifth Rank late-stage—the danger they posed was undisputed.

"Sure, I happen to be free recently," Ling Qingxue agreed.

Beiming Yan's face lit up with surprise. "You agreed just like that?"

Ling Qingxue smiled. "I also need a treasure from the Astral Wind Secret Place. I'll need your help then."

Beiming Yan patted her chest, with her chin held high.

"I'm the most reliable person. If you help me, I'll definitely lend a hand. Don't even mention a Fifth Rank late-stage Hurricane Eagle; even if a King Rank wanted to kill you, I'd stand against it!"

It was that familiar boasting tone...

"When are you planning to go to the Astral Wind Secret Place?" Ling Qingxue asked.

"Hmph, of course immediately! Once your Taotie leaves the Martial Tower, we'll head there. I can't wait to comprehend Sword Intent!"

Of the five rookies, only she and Xuan Tianwen hadn't yet comprehended a martial will. She absolutely couldn't be last.

Beiming Yan rested her chin on her hand, looking at the Martial Tower.

"Qingxue, do you think your Taotie can clear the second level?"

"If nothing unexpected happens..."

Just as she said this, something unexpected happened.

The entire Martial Tower lit up with dazzling light, so bright it was almost blinding even in daylight.

At the same time, the position of Shen Junshan, who was originally first on the leaderboard, was replaced by the word "Taotie."

Beiming Yan's expression froze, her almond-shaped eyes widening.

"He… he cleared the Martial Tower! Are you kidding me?!"

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Ch. 122 - True Understanding Is Not Taught

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