Dual Sword God Box Set Page 20
Hearing Feng Yu’s question Feng Yunlong smiled as he replied, "Haha! So it's this, you're wondering why the ‘Nirvana Flame Cultivation Technique’ doesn't explain the usage of your bloodline powers any further? It's simple really, it’s because once a 'True Bloodline Successor' appears he would essentially become the new generation of the entire Feng Family Clan. Therefore, the techniques used to further the increasing might of the Clan's Bloodline Prestige can only come from his comprehensive abilities and self-reflection being able to find ways to draw upon the power that lay deep within himself. While the first aspect is something that requires talent, the latter can only be sought through tempering both body and mind, as one would be forced to stimulate their bloodline further and further to experience its second awakening."
Pausing for a bit, he looked at Feng Yu before taking out a simple and unadorned scroll as he spoke to him once more.
"Some techniques have been passed down from generation to generation each being a symbol representing the glory and might of our previous clan's True Bloodline Successors. These are known as
"Hmm, then am I able to practice them currently father?" Feng Yu asked while looking at the scroll in his father's hands.
A sophisticated look soon came over Feng Yulong's face as he replied while flipping the scroll in his hands and placing it back inside of his storage ring, "While these remaining techniques are, and lower tier compared to the previous top-tier bloodline battle skills. They are still skills created by your predecessors at their primes before they reached their peak's. You would have to at least reach the cultivation level at the True Foundation realm to begin practicing the one with the lowest requirements."
Hearing this Feng Yu could only temporarily give up the idea of trying to increase the might of his bloodline. He looked towards his father and asked a question which he felt puzzled about from his talk with the guard Dai Lin the previous day.
"Father, what was the unusual phenomenon that took place here about a month ago? What could cause the awakening of so many clan members?"
Feng Yunlong smiled as he looked towards Feng Yu with a proud look he then looked towards pointed towards the sky as he said in a very mysterious voice, "The phenomenon you speak of is known as a 'Heavenly Recognition.' It is a sign of approval of the heavens when one who is born with a Unique Bloodline or Special Trait initially awakens its prestige momentarily inspiring its full might. As you are an individual of a Supreme Bloodline Clan, your awakening was of the highest grade, which is why it created a world phenomenon of that standard."
He then waved his hand, and a shocking aura erupted which recreated the scene of the fiery sky before Feng Yu as he continued to speak, “The stronger the phenomenon, the higher the grade of talent that, that generations True Bloodline Successor is said to have. As when you awakened there was an extensive zone of sacred fire that blanketed the sky, forming a fiery curtain that spread for hundreds of thousands of kilometers throughout the True Yuan Continent. Because of this abnormally strong bloodline awakening, we were able to achieve a kind of resonance with our bloodlines which ended up saving us a lot of time to truly awaken and break the seal caused by the bloodlines ban."
"I... I didn't even notice. How could such a thing occur and not be prominent within any of the rumors?" Feng Yu said while feeling shocked.
"Heh, it’s simple very much like what happened with the Mount Tydol's scenario, the bloodline phenomenon was treated similarly by certain parties," Feng Yunlong said.
Hearing this, Feng Yu started to feel that the information handling capabilities of the upper class in this world is on an entirely different scale compared to his previous world. Placing his hands together he bowed towards his father and spoke, " I see, thank you for clarifying my troubles father."
"Good! Now that that's over with, there is another important matter that needs to be addressed," Feng Yunlong said with a severe expression on his face.
"Em, what matter?" Asked Feng Yu.
"While it is a straightforward one, it should not be taken lightly, as it will affect your further path as the successor of the family. As we have now particularly healed from most of our injuries suffered from the past incident, we are currently no longer going to be as stagnant as we were before. Our Feng Clan needs resources to quickly aid in the cultivation of our forces, cultivation pills, spiritual artifacts and ancient treasures alike are the key to the overall improvement of the clan's forces. The only way for us to gather these items is through exploration and operating various forms of businesses. It is for this reason that we have involved ourselves in the matter of the Ancient Dragon Clan's Mystic Realm," Feng Yunlong stated.
He then looked towards Feng Yu once more with an expectant look in his eyes as he continued his speech, "As such, our clan members won't be capable of providing you with any extra means of protection; you will have to create a team that belongs solely to yourself with people whom you can trust. For this reason, after the ‘Talent Selection’ and matter regarding the Mystic Realm. I, Your Uncle Junling and remaining Core Elders have decided to allow for you to go out and journey amongst the land of the outer continent. Growth will only come from self-dependence and various life experiences; a true expert cannot grow sheltered by a greenhouse."
"Hmm, I understand father," Hearing his father’s and elders’ consideration for him a wave of warmness flowed though him, he promptly bowed his head once more.
Seeing this Feng Yunlong nodded appreciatively, he then thought for a moment with one of his hands scratching his chin then said, "Hmm, now then Yu'er, do you have any ideas on who in the clan you would like to add to your forces?"
Thinking for a bit a strange smile soon appeared on Feng Yu's face he looked towards his father and said, "Since this is the case, I would like to officially make a request to the clan for one of its members to be my subordinate."
"Oh? And Who would this person be to have caught your eyesight?" Feng Yunlong asked while he looked at Feng Yu curiously.
"It's no one that holds any key major roles only an average member," Feng Yu said mysteriously.
"Eh? What's this person's name?" Feng Yunlong asked with interest.
"He is known as… Dai Lin" Feng Yu said as a flicker of lightning shone deep within his eyes for a short moment before fading away into its depths.
Chapter 31
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Insights into the Extremity Path, Dawnwing!
The courtyard was lively as the disciples and members of the Feng Clan were going about their daily routines. Some individuals started to lift gravity enhanced weighted stones that were augmented with simple runes, while others gathered at the martial platform to begin their regular matches.
Carefully examining the courtyard, a youth could be seen seated cross-legged within a field of bamboo poles; he sat with his eyes closed and his palms firmly holding the sheathed sword Black-lighting that rested in a horizontal position on top of his legs. Feng Yu currently felt as if he was in a different world, as his concentration was pushed to the utmost extreme, trying to comprehend the meaning of the sword from the floating sword manual within his sea of consciousness.
Soon, an ancient and profound stream of words reverberated within his mind, a collection of memories appeared showing the details of how to practice and further grasp swordsmanship's true essence:
"To grasp the initial success of the sword, one must first master the foundations of stances of basic swordsmanship: Attack Stance, Defence Stance, and Control Stance. It is only through mastering these basic stances could one truly have been said to have become a beginner practitioner who walks the path of the sword. To go further, one must think beyond the lines of thoughts of the basic swordsman."
"The Sword should be as Swift as the Wind, as Flexible as the Clouds, as Fierce as
the Waves at Sea and as Firm as the Mountain that shoulders the Weight of the World."
"Only through mastering all four paths, could one truly be said to have attained the initial success of true swordsmanship. The way of the sword does not lean solely on one path; for its essence can only be found at the core of attaining everlasting balance, eruption, and speed. 'Balance' can control any situation regardless of attack or defence, as 'Eruption' is capable of inspiring overwhelming prestige, demonstrating domineering and oppressive power while 'Speed' challenges the limits of time itself, seeking to be free from its fetters. This principle is known as the Extremity Path and is the path that is walked by only the most powerful of swordsmen."
Swoooosh! Rustle! Rustle!
With the gust of the morning wind, the calmness of the region filled with bamboo poles instantly faded, as the poles swiftly began to rustle about due to the wind threatening to sweep them about the area. However, before they could wreak havoc, time seemed to have stopped, as a flash of white lightning fluidly swiped across the region. With precise sword movements that sliced apart the entirety of each bamboo pole and exquisite control that demonstrated the zenith level of flexibility.
All of this took time to describe, but in fact, it happened in the blink of an eye, as time once again sped up with the winds urging the bamboo poles that had been cut to small pieces to scatter about the courtyard like dust.
Clank! As Feng Yu sheathed Black-Lightning once more, he looked towards the crumbling bamboo poles with slight disappointment, "Sigh, I'm still not capable of doing it. Trying to comprehend the principles of 'One with Sword' is not as simple as I'd thought it would be, it seems that I'll need to find a turning point. "
After placing the sheathed Black-Lightning on his back, Feng Yu soon quickly recovered from his disappointment state of mind. As now his expression showed one of confidence, he smiled while muttering to himself, "However, where there are losses, there are gains. My insights into the sword have allowed me to truly fuse my
Gripping his fist together excitedly, he began to ponder the next direction his path of the sword should take, "Now my comprehension of the way of the sword has already attained all minor forms of the extremity path, my
As he thought this, he then placed his hand on his chin and thought to himself once more, "If I am to advance further, it would be to truly understand the depths of these techniques and evolving them into something of a higher scale, but right now my cultivation and sword realm is still too low. The best method for improving my strength now would be to assimilate a second lifeblood weapon and seek insights into the dual extremity path."
Thinking up to here Feng Yu crossed his arms together while speaking his thoughts out loud, "Where... where can I get another sword that's not too far off Black-Lightning’s quality?"
As he pondered, the sound of a person's steps approaching him from behind quickly pulled him away from his thoughts. Smiling, Feng Yu turned around looked at the form that was now standing behind him.
"Young... Young master Yu! This servant offers his greetings," The figure said as he politely bowed his head and cupped his hands.
"Dai Lin, do you know why the family has removed your position as guardsman of the gate and send you to see me?" Asked Feng Yu as he scrutinized Dai Lin's expression.
"This... this servant has his speculations, as Young Master Yu seems not to be the type of person to hold grudges over simple matters," Dai Lin replied as looked towards Feng Yu curiously.
"Hmm, then tell me, what has the family sent you to me for?" Asked for Feng Yu once more as strange gleam shone in his eyes.
"Replying to the Young Master! If my speculations are correct, I believe it is because Young Master Yu has found a need for my services," Dai Lin said while looking towards Feng Yu curiously as he pondered his fate.
Clap! Clap!
Clapping his hands two times Feng Yu exclaimed as looked at Dai Lin with praise, "Interesting! Dai Lin, this is the reason I have asked them to send you to me. It is because you have a knack for gathering information and a keen eye for detail. I value your hidden skillset very much, as I believe with a bit of training you would be capable of serving as the core of my future forces. What do you say, Dai Lin, will you join me as we journey the continent and rise to the peak of this world?"
Hearing Feng Yu's statement a feeling that he had once lost slowly began to rise within him, Dai Lin felt that the world was getting brighter as stared at Feng Yu excitedly with his blood boiling to the brim. Promptly, kneeling on the floor, he made a humble gesture as he gave his reply.
"Dai Lin thanks Younger Master for his gracious care and opportunity, with the heavens as my witness, I at this moment solemnly swear to become Young Master's greatest aid, if I fail to do so then let my body vanish, and my soul be extinguished forever unable to reincarnate!"
Hearing Dai Lin's words, a look surprise came across Feng Yu's face, but soon it was replaced by a look filled with pure admiration. He could not believe that Dai Lin’s determination would be to such a degree that he would even be willing to swear an oath to the heavens itself, one must know 'An Oath broken is no different from Yama's token' as judgment is sure to be followed out by heavens will itself.
Promptly, he reached his hand out and firmly patted Dai Lin on his shoulder while replying, "Dai Lin, from now on we are not only master and retainer. We are brothers who will travel through hell and ride the tides of the dark currents from now on to the future. As the very first member of my guard squad, I would like to welcome you officially," Feng Yu said as help Dai Lin to once more stand on his feet, he then stretched his hands out and finished his statement, "Welcome to Dawnwing!"
Hearing the words of his young master and seeing the stretched-out hand before him, Dai Lin felt a feeling of approval. Without hesitating in the slightest he gripped Feng Yu's hand firmly as the golden light from dawn illuminated their figures along with the family courtyard creating a grand scene.
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Dawn faded away quickly, as the day flowed onwards to its peak.
Inside of a vast room stood two young men, one of them had his hands placed behind his back, as the other was currently seated crossed-legged on the neatly tiled floor. The room was quiet; however, that mood was soon quickly disturbed by the figure seated in crossed-legged posture.
Bang! Zzzzzz! Along with the sound of a boom a large current of essence energies shot from within the body of the seated form. Vaguely, a few small sprouts of electricity could be seen gathering within the essence power generated from the youth sitting on the mat. These small traces of electrical energy released an unusual aura as if they came from another world. After a long, while the youth finally managed to collect back all the rampant energies quickly stabilizing his power.
The figure who stood to watch this scene became filled with shock.
"Such... such a peerless genius in the Way of Electricity. To think he would be so adaptable to my old master's
"Whew! Young Master Yu, I broke through successfully to the 9 Tier of Body Training realm. However, I've found that in circulating this new cultivation technique my current cultivation speed compared with my previous efforts is in a league of its own. I feel as if I can gather essence 20 times greater." Dai Lin said a look of excitement came over his face while feeling appreciative of Feng Yu's cultivation technique.
Hearing this Feng Yu smiled while thinking, "Of course it would, it’s
one of the highest tier techniques of that man after all and it would not be anything short of amazing. Who would have thought that this technique would truly find its successor here in this new life, master searched for ages to find the right one, but no one can bear its burden even my previous self. Sigh, destiny is truly a mysterious path amongst the divine principles."
Soon, however, he cleared his thoughts and replied, "Dai Lin, now that you've successfully broken through your bottleneck and have already consolidated your cultivation with the effects of the small foundation pill. You will have no troubles in any of your further cultivation progress as such the first task at hand that I will leave for you is to break through into the realm of Aura Disciple quickly. "
As Feng Yu said this, he quickly realized something he forgot, quickly he willed for two pieces of jade-slips from his storage ring. After imbuing his thoughts into the slips, he then tossed them towards Dai Lin.
Swish! Tap! "Eh? Young Master wha---" Catching the two jade slips tossed towards him Dai Lin felt confused, as he was about to inquire about them, he was cut off by Feng Yu.
"These two jade slips are storing top-level mortal tier skills, the
Seeing Feng Yu leaving Dai Lin offered a bow of gratitude as he responded, "As Young Master's commands!"
Chapter 32
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Unusual Characters? Aunty Xingyu's Troubles