Chapter 57 – Deduction! Mental Attack Secret Technique!

The next day, early morning.

Faint daylight emerged, white mist swirling.

Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

The morning chill was refreshing as students rushing for their 8 AM classes walked across campus, weaving between teaching buildings, vibrant and full of youthful energy.

At the top floor of the Soaring Ascent Building, the highest structure.

Elder Li stood before the window, gazing down at the panoramic view of the campus, his expression grave as still water.

Over the past few days, the incident at neighboring Ningchuan Martial Arts Academy had fermented.

Spreading nationwide, the news of Huyan Jian single-handedly challenging the entire Ningchuan Academy with just his sword had swept across the internet.

Now, netizens across the country were watching his next move closely.

“Next… it should be our Jianghai Academy’s turn.”

Elder Li let out a long sigh, slowly lowering his head to look at the phone in his hand.

At this moment.

The phone was playing a video of Huyan Jian challenging Ningchuan Academy.

As the progress bar advanced.

Huyan Jian’s figure appeared on screen.

He stood bare-chested, revealing explosively defined muscles, his back muscles sharply contoured, his hair and beard wild like a demon from the Yellow Springs.

In his right hand, he gripped a thick wooden stick, using it as a sword.

Thus he challenged the entire Ningchuan Academy.

Beneath his feet lay Ningchuan’s top genius, spitting blood, long stripped of his former confident demeanor.

They had crossed swords, executing their respective Sword Dao ultimate techniques, clashing Sword Intent against Sword Intent.

But in just an instant, that Ningchuan genius was sent flying backward. Huyan Jian effortlessly secured victory in this battle with overwhelming dominance.

This was Huyan Jian’s terrifying aspect.

With just a wooden stick, he single-handedly shattered the entire Ningchuan Academy’s pride.

“Pity… this Ningchuan genius is destined to stop here.”

Watching the video, Elder Li shook his head regretfully.

As someone who had been through similar experiences, he understood the significance of this battle all too well.

If a Star Warrior chooses to cultivate the sword, they must first cultivate the heart.

Only with a righteous heart.

Can one command the sword in hand.

However.

In the video, after being crushed, that Ningchuan genius turned ashen-faced, no trace of determination visible on his countenance.

This was a shattered Sword Heart.

His future cultivation path would inevitably be hindered!

In contrast.

Huyan Jian remained calm and composed, thunder in his chest but calm like still water on his face, forming a stark contrast with the previous Ningchuan genius, fully demonstrating his extraordinary talent.

“No wonder this young man could defeat so many geniuses.”

Watching Huyan Jian in the video, Elder Li couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.

The current Huyan Jian was dangerous.

Not only did his strength far surpass his peers, but his mental fortitude also topped his generation.

Coupled with the guidance of the Grassland Sword Saint, his future prospects were limitless; reaching the Grandmaster Realm was only a matter of time!

“Can our Jianghai Academy… truly withstand his challenge?”

At this thought, the weight in Elder Li’s heart grew heavier.

This challenge concerned the entire Jianghai Martial Arts Academy’s reputation. They had to find a way to secure victory, without any mishaps.

But after watching Huyan Jian’s combat video, he couldn’t help but worry about the future.

Just then.

Creak!

The office door was suddenly pushed open.

“Teacher, I’ve prepared the tea you asked for.”

Li Zixuan carried a teacup, entering the room quietly, approaching the desk as she said: “I’ll leave it here for you. Please enjoy it slowly.”

A rich tea fragrance drifted through the room.Elder Li inhaled the fragrance of the tea, his brows gradually relaxing as he gazed at Li Zixuan with gentle eyes.

“Xuan Xuan, how has your cultivation been these past few days? Are there any areas you don’t understand that require my guidance?”

Soon, she would be stepping onto the Martial Arts Stage.

He had to offer his full assistance.

“Don’t worry, Master. I’ve been practicing every day.”

Li Zixuan looked at Elder Li and, noticing his solemn expression, couldn’t help but ask, “Master, are you still thinking about that Huyan Jian matter?”

“Mmm…”

Elder Li nodded slightly, gazing at Li Zixuan with concern. “To be honest, I’m still worried about you.”

“Worried about me?”

Li Zixuan was puzzled.

“Xuan Xuan, you’re my only disciple, and I know you’ve always been proud.”

Elder Li sighed. “But this Huyan Jian is no ordinary person… I’m afraid if you lose this time, your Sword Heart might be damaged…”

His words hung in the air.

Silence filled the room for several seconds.

Upon understanding Elder Li’s concerns, Li Zixuan let out a carefree laugh and said calmly, “I thought it was something serious, but it’s just this…”

“Huh?”

Elder Li looked at her in surprise. “You’re not afraid of Huyan Jian?”

“Not afraid.”

Li Zixuan’s heart remained as still as water as she spoke slowly, “Master, have you forgotten what you taught me before? As a sword practitioner, one should rather break than bend, maintaining a fearless heart.

The path of martial arts is inherently fraught with thorns, causing ordinary people to shrink back in fear. Since I’ve chosen to prove my way through the sword, I must advance courageously without retreat.”

Her calm words revealed Li Zixuan’s unwavering determination.

Whether facing towering mountains or vast oceans ahead.

She could only move forward, without any trace of cowardice or concession.

As she finished speaking, the fighting spirit in Li Zixuan’s heart ignited, causing her Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate Sword Intent to emanate.

Boom!

In an instant, an incredibly sharp Sword Intent swept through like a gusting wind, howling through the office.

Sensing this aura, Elder Li’s pupils contracted sharply, filled with utter astonishment.

This girl…

When did she develop such resolve!?

After just a few days apart.

Elder Li found his disciple becoming increasingly unfamiliar to him.

It was as if Li Zixuan was undergoing new transformations every day…

In the office, Elder Li remained silent for a moment before looking at Li Zixuan again, clapping his hands with relief:

“Good, well said. You’ve truly grown up, Xuan Xuan. With such temperament, I can rest assured.”

“Don’t worry, Master. I will give my all in this match, and those who stand in my way…”

Li Zixuan gazed at the dawn outside the window, breaking into a smile:

“…are bound to be defeated.”

……

Meanwhile, in the Library.

Qin Yang was lounging around as usual on the second floor, while Xiaobai had transformed into a beast-eared little lolita, frolicking cheerfully among the bookshelves, running and jumping freely.

“Tsk, this little fox really can jump.”

Qin Yang watched her lively antics but couldn’t be bothered to intervene, turning instead to continue searching through the books on the shelves.

After thorough and careful searching.

He managed to find only two books on mental energy attack techniques.

One of them was incomplete at that.

And these were all the mental technique books available on the entire second floor.

It was worth noting.

Mental energy cultivation was extremely difficult, with very few in Jianghai City achieving notable success in its practice. Compounding this was the great challenge of collecting such books.So the Library simply couldn’t be bothered to collect more, using just two books as window dressing to hastily complete the task.

“Forget it, two will have to do.”

Qin Yang thought to himself that if it weren’t for needing to deal with the Soul Devouring Worm, he wouldn’t have gone through all this trouble to search for books.

Thinking this, he directly activated the Enlightenment Space.

He began merging the two spiritual force secret techniques.

Characters surged, transforming into supreme comprehension of spiritual force that poured explosively into Qin Yang’s mind.

The nature of spiritual force tends toward softness, similar to flowing water that nourishes silently.

It is the fundamental essence of all living beings.

With this realization, Qin Yang focused his mind to reconcentrate this spiritual force, emulating Sword Intent to directly form an extremely sharp “water” sword.

The sword severed souls and annihilated consciousness.

After a short while.

This brand new secret technique, “Soul Severing Sword,” took shape in Qin Yang’s mind!

(End of Chapter)