Chapter 5: The Essence of the Void Sword

Fortunately, there is still plenty of time, and the moment of decision has not yet arrived. Zhang Meng is not in a hurry; he simply focuses on gathering his energy each day.

In the evening, Zhang Meng sat cross-legged on the balcony, meditating and gathering his energy while contemplating.

Upon seeing the Pure Jun Sword, Zhang Meng's previously hesitant feelings became clear and resolute. He decided to cultivate the Taixu Sword Intent, abandoning the path of cultivation he had previously explored on his own.

Zhang Meng has begun to gather energy during his month at the hospital, and he has already established a certain foundation. Moreover, the altitude here is quite high, and the open-air balcony is even more conducive to Zhang Meng's cultivation, significantly improving his efficiency compared to before

Inner vision! When the concentration of energy reaches a certain level, the power of the primordial spirit will also become strong. Inner vision is a watershed moment, as well as a sign, indicating that the practitioner can now choose a technique to begin their cultivation.

The cultivation technique known as "Tai Xu Sword Intent" was something he stumbled upon in a cave. It is quite profound and extensive; however, at that time, Zhang Meng had already reached the Golden Core stage. To change his cultivation method would require him to abandon his current abilities, which was impossible. Therefore, he kept this technique stored away, occasionally taking it out to review it and use it as a reference for his own cultivation.

Where there is money, everything is easy to accomplish. Soon, Zhang Meng found a house that met his requirements

The mentor is a very humorous old man. Aware that Zhang Meng is currently physically inconvenienced, he does not rush him but instead advises him to focus on recovering his health first before gradually working on his graduation project. However, he still insists that the weekly reports must continue.

One evening, a month later, Zhang Meng was still meditating on the balcony, slowly, as the sun rose from the horizon, casting myriad rays of light upon all beings. Zhang Meng breathed steadily, gathering energy, absorbing the purple light from the east into his body, settling it in his dantian.

What prompted Zhang Meng to make this decision was something else; rather than calling it something, it is more appropriate to refer to it as a sword technique

Initially, Zhang Meng obtained the Taixu Sword Intent cultivation method in a cave, along with the Pure Jun Sword, and also acquired a set of sword techniques that perfectly matched the Taixu Sword Intent— the Tiandao Sword Momentum

The rent for a quarter is 3,000, along with a deposit for the internal hardware facilities and books, leaving Zhang Meng with 1,000 in hand. He went out to a nearby mall to buy several blankets and some daily necessities, and that night he moved in.

Zhang Meng has few requirements; he only requests a balcony facing east, preferably on a higher floor, ideally the top floor, as this would be more convenient

Originally, Zhang Meng was a solitary cultivator, lacking a master’s guidance and the advantages of a sect. All of his strength and the path of cultivation were developed through his own gradual exploration. This journey was fraught with thorns, where a single misstep could lead to the complete annihilation of one's consciousness. Nevertheless, Zhang Meng persevered and ultimately became a master at the third level of the Nascent Soul stage. It is worth noting that at that time, the most powerful righteous cultivators were only at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage.

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth, under one's own gathering, is absorbed into the internal organs, refining the physical body, and accumulating in the dantian, strengthening one's primordial energy

Zhang Meng is now faced with two choices: one is to continue practicing the martial arts techniques he has previously explored on his own, and the other is to cultivate the Taixu Sword Intent

However, Zhang Meng now feels that what he has explored on his own may not necessarily be correct, because ever since he entered the Nascent Soul stage, his cultivation speed has been increasingly slow. Upon reaching the third layer of the Nascent Soul, he has come to a complete standstill.

On a whim, Zhang Meng went to the bank inside the school and withdrew 5,000 yuan. He then went alone to the nearby residential area to look for a house.

Having observed for a considerable time, this set of the Great Void Sword Intent has also been mastered by Zhang Meng

Senior students have no courses, only their graduation projects. Nevertheless, every week they still need to report their design progress to their supervisors and make revisions based on the feedback provided by the supervisors

At the dantian, a small black sword stands quietly, it is none other than my renowned immortal sword—Chun Jun

Now Zhang Meng has more leisure time; he has not given any thought to his graduation project at all

Zhang Meng prepaid for one quarter of the rent and signed a contract with the landlord

Since moving out of the school, no one has bothered Zhang Meng anymore. During the day, he exercises to promote the integration of his primordial spirit and physical body, and at night, he meditates to gather energy. His days have been quite leisurely. The only thing that has left Zhang Meng in a state of hesitation is the issue of cultivation methods. For these past few days, he has been unable to decide which method to practice.

When Zhang Meng initially acquired the Taixu Sword Intent, he also obtained two other items, one of which is this pure Jun sword! Otherwise, given Zhang Meng's background as a loose cultivator, it would have been impossible for him to gather the materials needed to refine his own magical weapon

During the process of sealing, Zhang Meng expended immense amounts of vital energy to seal the Pure Jun Sword within the dantian of this physical body. It can only be unsealed when his cultivation reaches the fifth level of marrow washing.

The path of cultivation is divided into six major realms: Washing the Marrow, Controlling Artifacts, Golden Elixir, Nascent Soul, Heavenly Punishment, and Ascension. Each realm is further divided into nine levels.

A renowned cultivation technique must have been verified and refined through the practices of countless predecessors before being passed down. Zhang Meng does not have this advantage

As he pondered, another type of martial art suddenly flashed through Zhang Meng's mind

Ordinary practitioners would not typically achieve such rapid progress, gaining inner vision in just two months. However, Zhang Meng is different; carrying the memories and experiences of his previous life, he is already exceedingly familiar with the practice of meditation and energy gathering, which has, in turn, unconsciously shortened the duration of this process.

Zhang Meng's original design was quite standard, and his progress was faster than others. However, ever since the car accident and his hospitalization for a month, his progress has instead slowed down.

The houses near the school are mostly rented out to students, so the prices are relatively lower. However, even at a lower price, this two-bedroom apartment still costs 1,000 yuan per month

This is already an impressive achievement

I am no longer the same as before; this physical body is fragile. Essential daily necessities are still required

Suddenly, Zhang Meng's consciousness stirred, and he realized that he could clearly see the gathering of vital energy in his dantian, along with a clear view of his internal organs.

Meditation and energy gathering can be considered an essential course for every practitioner. Only when the spiritual energy within the body accumulates to a certain level can one begin to cultivate the methods of immortality.

Hesitation! What I have explored on my own is certainly suitable for me, but once I reach the Nascent Soul stage, my progress slows down. As for the Great Void Sword Intent, I have never practiced it at all, and I have no idea what the situation will be like after cultivation.

Zhang Meng is currently contemplating what kind of cultivation method he should practice