HBWnovel Chapter 268: Sword Spirit!
Chapter 268: Sword Spirit!
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While dazed, Wang Sheng seemed to hear a voice chanting softly in the depths of his mind. He unknowingly immersed himself in it, trying to grasp the meaning behind the words.0
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It did not quite feel like a sword incantation, though. It seemed more like a certain sword intent that he had previously overlooked—one beyond the Dao of the Sword.0
Ziwei, one of the Four Heavenly Ministers, was already among the strongest under the immortal emperors. In the Three Realms back then, he was one of the few who could truly be called a great emperor.0
Wang Sheng did not fully understand it yet, but according to a theory that he had heard, Haotian and the Four Heavenly Ministers were collectively known as the Five Ministers. It was somewhat similar to the ancient kings and vassals of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.0
Gradually, as the voice in his head faded, Wang Sheng entered a state of internal observation. His consciousness was now within his own spiritual platform.0
He had sustained all his serious injuries because a trace of the female corpse's divine soul had momentarily stopped inside his body. Although she left and entered Spiritless before she could kill him, the damage had already been done.0
However, unlike his severely damaged Dao Body and Golden Core, Wang Sheng's spiritual platform had unexpectedly benefited from the process. Its size alone had expanded more than tenfold. What had once been a roadside shrine that was only a meter tall was now a grand palace hall with sweeping eaves and tiled roofs.0
The spiritual platform served as the dwelling place of the soul. When one reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm and broke through to the Heavenly Abode Realm, their spiritual platform would be transformed into the divine spirit abode, which would house their ascending soul.0
Before the Heavenly Abode Realm, most Daoist sects followed roughly the same path of cultivation. They all focused on forming a Golden Core and establishing the Great Dao of the Golden Core.0
Upon reaching the Heavenly Abode Realm, the path would mainly split into three. One focused on refining the Golden Core and qi cultivation, one aimed to improve one's divine soul and spiritual consciousness, and one emphasized both. Most top-tier Daoist heritages belonged to the first two paths, and they all had their own emphasis. 0
Wudang's Daoist heritage focused on refining the Golden Core and qi cultivation, using one's enchanted power as the foundation to control enemies and protect the Dao. Meanwhile, Mount Mao's Daoist heritage was a typical example of focusing on the divine soul and spiritual consciousness, drawing upon the primal qi of heaven and earth with one's own Dao.0
Neither approach was superior; they simply emphasized different aspects of cultivation. It was similar to the three paths of the Dao of the Sword: Heaven, Earth, and Man. None was inherently better or worse. All could lead to the pinnacle of swordsmanship.0
Wang Sheng pondered as he withdrew his consciousness from the spiritual platform. 0
He smiled bitterly, finding it more realistic to first repair his battered Dao Body before deciding on his future path. The Heavenly Court princess's wisp of divine soul had been far too powerful. Its destructive force overwhelmed him.0
Fortunately, she seemed to have shielded his Golden Core while she was in his body. Had his Golden Core exploded, Wang Sheng would've had to start his cultivation from scratch again, even if he survived.0
For now, patching it up and keeping it functional would suffice. If he had to go through it again, he wasn't sure if he'd still have the courage to go down the Dao of the Extreme Sword and reforge a sword-shaped Golden Core.0
The sword phantasm surrounding his Golden Core was still present. Unsure if it had been affected, Wang Sheng dared not use even the slightest enchanted power. Though he had not realized it at the time, he had gambled with his life to earn his sword-shaped Golden Core.0
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Wang Sheng opened his eyes. Glancing down, he frowned. He was completely unclothed. It was improper, especially in front of the female immortal.0
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The little fairy emerged from the sword hilt and sat on a small cloud. "" 0
She was dressed in a more modern style this time, donning a light white dress and high heels. Gently, she asked, ""0
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"" the little fairy replied. She reverted to her original appearance.0
Her hair was now styled like a drifting cloud and adorned with jade hairpins. She was in an elegant traditional skirt and embroidered shoes, making her look graceful and otherworldly. It was as though the dust of the mortal world had never touched her. 0
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Wang Sheng blinked.0
""Yaoyun sighed.""0
Wang Sheng frowned. ""0
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Wang Sheng was rendered speechless.0
""Yaoyun replied calmly,""0
Wang Sheng's expression tensed instantly.0
Yaoyun seemed quite pleased with his reaction. A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips, emphasizing her indescribable charm. ""1
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Wang Sheng was rendered completely speechless. 0
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Wang Sheng chuckled helplessly. ""0
Yaoyun nodded solemnly and pressed a finger to her forehead. ""0
Only then did Wang Sheng breathe a sigh of relief. As his heart relaxed, fatigue returned. 0
He was about to drift back into sleep when Yaoyun's eyes glowed faintly. Spiritless, which was under her feet, hummed softly. A sword cry then echoed in Wang Sheng's heart, invigorating him.0
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"" Wang Sheng replied seriously. He focused intently on the Heavenly Court princess.0
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Wang Sheng felt a bit dizzy from all the confusing explanations. 0
He put up a straight face. ""0
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Wang Sheng once again fell silent. 0
Though the conversation had gone in circles, it still returned to the words "sword spirit."0
Wang Sheng drew a deep breath. ""0
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Yaoyun's expression darkened as she looked at Wang Sheng. "0
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Wang Sheng nodded without hesitation. ""0
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Smiling in relief, Yaoyun nodded gently.""0
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"" The little fairy turned into a stream of light and returned to the sword hilt." "0
Wang Sheng perked up. ""0
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Wang Sheng's jaw dropped.0
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