Chapter 3: Condensing the Sword Spirit

The Power of the Sword is a level that a swordsman reaches before becoming a swordsman, serving as a transitional stage. It is divided into nine levels, from one to nine.

However, the sword spirit will generally only begin to coalesce when the power of the Nine-Dan Sword strikes a one-star swordsman

One day, his body will eventually burst!

Suddenly, he had a flash of inspiration and thought of a method. Since he could not control the influx of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, he might as well begin to condense the sword spirit

"Indeed, there is not a single person." Hai Wuyá nodded and continued, "At first, the elders of the family thought it was an issue with the talents of those younger generations. However, one year passed, two years passed, three years passed, and those younger generations still showed no progress at all. They all remained stuck at the threshold of the Ninth Stage of Sword Power."

Yes, I just want to study it first to see what mysteries lie within

Haitian, however, threw the high-level Huangjie martial arts manual he had chosen onto the table, leaving it for Xiaoyu to take care of. He himself then left with the incomplete "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique".

Everyone's attention was focused on Hai Wuyā.

Sword Spirit Power is the energy cultivated within the body of the swordsman. Almost all of the swordsman's techniques are controlled and executed through Sword Spirit Power

"But Uncle, why is it called a waste technique?" Xiao Yu voiced the question that was on everyone's mind.

Even the nearby Xiaoyu and other collateral relatives widened their eyes. It was evident that they could not comprehend why a celestial-level cultivation method would be referred to as a waste technique by the family head

After all the registrations were completed, Hai Wuyá stood up and said: "Alright, now you can start transcribing in the adjacent *Picture* study room. Once you have finished transcribing everything, please return that technique to its original place. I will come by to check in the evening"

How could Hai Tian not know? Yet he can no longer afford to think about so much now

To do is to do; this is the character of Haitan

One by one, the others excitedly took their prepared paper and pens, running to the adjacent room to transcribe the cultivation techniques they had chosen

With a gentle touch, Hai Wuyá patted Xiaoyu's head and continued, "Immediately afterward, an unexpected event occurred. Those young disciples, in the days that followed, made no further progress. None of those who had reached the Ninth Level of Sword Power were able to become formal swordsmen or attain the rank of First Star Swordsman"

Wasteful cultivation method? This is the first time Haitan has heard such a term

It seems that in order to uncover the secrets of this 'worthless technique', one must personally give it a try! A faint smile appeared on Haitan's face

Even though it was not his first time cultivating, he still felt a surge of excitement within his body

It is said that this "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique" was authored by a former sword master and later, by chance, was obtained by our Hai family. At that time, the ancestors of the Hai family believed that this was a blessing bestowed upon us by heaven. With this "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique," it would undoubtedly allow our Hai family to soar to new heights

The Sword Spirit is the emblem of a formal swordsman and the absolute core of a swordsman. This is because the Sword Spirit conceals the soul of the swordsman; once the soul is harmed, no matter how potent the elixirs or how formidable the strength, one cannot escape the fate of downfall.

Compared to the initial excitement and thrill upon first encountering "The Nine Heavens God and the Sword Technique of Books," he now appears remarkably composed and perplexed

Upon opening the long-sealed waste martial arts manual, Hai Tian's thoughts were immediately drawn to it. However, after a period of time, he closed the manual, stood up, and began to pace back and forth with a furrowed brow: "Strange, there is nothing wrong, so why can't I reach the rank of a one-star swordsman?"

How could such a situation arise with a prestigious celestial-level cultivation method? He was perplexed and began to carefully flip through the pages.

Although this "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique" is merely a fragmented martial art, it can still be cultivated to the level of Sword Emperor. At that time, the predecessors of the Hai family immediately summoned the younger generation who had not yet begun their cultivation and imparted this technique to them. A year has passed, and among the ten young disciples who practiced, the least accomplished one has reached the eighth level of sword power

Feeling the increasingly dense white mist accumulating in the lower dantian, Haitian understood that the high concentration of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had already been transformed into his own sword spirit power

Xiaoyu, who has always had a good relationship with Haitian, naturally would not refuse. However, he truly could not understand why Haitian was so interested in studying that useless cultivation method

These milky-white mists are precisely the high concentration of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth

However, Haitian has forgotten one thing: he is no longer the sword god who possessed the mighty sword spirit power of the past, but rather a novice who has just begun his cultivation journey

Since he became the Sword God, he has hardly encountered anything so challenging. His long-frozen blood has finally begun to boil again

The spiritual energy of this world has always existed in the air. However, its concentration is extremely thin, making it nearly invisible to ordinary people. Yet, Haitian employed a special technique to cause the spiritual energy within a ten-meter radius of his body to wildly condense, forming a high concentration of milky-white mist

The majestic spiritual energy of the heavens and earth began to slowly enter Haitian's body. A milky white mist was continuously swirling above Haitian's head

Even Hai Tian's brows furrowed tighter; he had never heard of such a peculiar matter. As a celestial-level technique, the "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique" was unable to help one achieve the rank of a one-star swordsman. Could it be that this was a counterfeit?

"Brother Tian! Where are you not copying to?" As soon as Xiaoyu saw Haitian's impressive skills, she immediately shouted out.

With a roar of unwillingness in his heart, he thought that the best way to control the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was to transform it all into his own sword spirit power. But with his current rate of transformation, how could he keep up with the speed at which the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was entering?

"What? The power of the Eight Sections Sword for a year?" The crowd exclaimed in astonishment

Father, I would like to take this manual back to examine it first. Hai Tian pondered for a moment before raising his head to speak

What should I do? What exactly should I do? Hai Tian was extremely anxious in her heart

The crowd did not disturb Hai Wuyá; they stood quietly, listening to him recount the secrets of the Hai family

Ke Haitian has his own ideas; he was once a sword god, and his knowledge and experience far surpass those of the people here. There are matters that the predecessors of the Hai family could not research, but he may very well be able to.

If it were a counterfeit, then those ten young disciples would definitely not have such a rapid cultivation speed from the very beginning. There must have been a problem during the cultivation process.

Before long, Hai Wuyá turned and left with the book.

With his meager sword spirit power, how could he possibly withstand the overwhelming spiritual energy of heaven and earth

Regardless of how he thinks, he does not perceive any issues. However, once he is convinced of something, he will spare no effort in pursuing it

If it were in the past, this method would certainly have succeeded

Listening to Hai Wuyá's rather serious tone, Hǎi Tiān understood that if he did not choose a new cultivation method, it was likely that Hai Wuyá would not allow him to take away this incomplete and useless technique

Out of necessity, Haitian quickly followed the instructions given to him by Hai Wuyā when he entered, and found the advanced yellow-level martial arts manual on the fifth level of the third row

This sudden situation did not trouble Haitan; he had encountered it many times before during his cultivation. He exerted effort to control the limited sword spirit energy, trying to delay the influx of the natural spiritual energy.

Upon returning to the room, Haitian immediately closed all the doors and windows

The body, which was so hard to obtain, provided a dwelling place for his soul. How could it be so easily lost again?

"I have already made myself clear, do you still want to take it back?" Hai Wuyá's voice gradually grew colder. He had stated his point so plainly, why was Hǎitiān still being disobedient and insisting on going back to choose another one?

Upon hearing these words, Xiaoyu and the other collateral relatives were all astonished, their mouths agape.

It is important to note that even now, the most talented young generation of the Hai family, Hai Yun, has only achieved the sixth level of sword power after three years of cultivation, whereas those disciples of the Hai family in the past, the least accomplished among them reached the eighth level of sword power

Just as everything was beginning to proceed in an orderly manner, Hai Tian suddenly felt an overwhelming surge of the world's spiritual energy that, unexpectedly, began to pour in uncontrollably, as if in a frenzy.

Come on! Let me unveil the true nature of your 'useless technique'! With a confident smile, Hai Tian immediately sat cross-legged and began to cultivate according to the methods recorded in the incomplete "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique".

I will go back to study it now and come back in the afternoon. Xiaoyu, please keep an eye on that manual for me and don't let anyone touch it

With a glance at Haitan's stubborn expression, Hai Wuyou felt somewhat taken aback. Nevertheless, he nodded and said, "Since that's the case, you may take it back to study for now. However, you need to select another cultivation technique for me now." In Hai Wuyou's mind, even if Haitan took it back, it was impossible for him to derive anything from it.

Feeling the frenzied influx of the spiritual energy from heaven and earth, Hai Tian's expression changed. Even he sensed the trouble. If this spiritual energy continued to surge in so wildly, it would not be long before his body would be overwhelmed and burst from the pressure of this energy

Casting a glance at the hopeful horizon, Hai Wuya sat down. Although much of the dust on the "Nine Heavens Divine Sword Technique" had been brushed off by Hai Tian, a thick layer still remained.

Is there not a single person?" Hai Tian asked with a furrowed brow

Haitian did not join the crowd in exclaiming; instead, he slightly furrowed his brows. It is not surprising that a celestial-level technique can enable one to cultivate to the eighth level of sword power within a year. However, why is this referred to as a wasteful technique?

A wisp of milky mist, like playful sprites dancing in the forest, swiftly entered the body of Hai Tian, flowing through his meridians and continuously circulating, ultimately converging in the lower dantian

Seeing the satisfied smile on Hai Wuyá's face, Hǎitiān finally breathed a sigh of relief