Chapter 319: Two Sword Intentions! Spring and Autumn Ceremony!

"Welcome back." Yu Cang said, "How do you feel? Are you feeling unwell?"

"It feels... not much different, except that my body seems a little lighter."

"Feng Yue Cangjian's reconstruction removed some impurities in his body. It is normal to feel relaxed." Jiang Shan explained on the side.

"Is that so... That's good." Yu Cang breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Jieshuang chuckled, and then said, "By the way, Boss... I saw a part of Saint Master Zhongqiu's will on the second floor of Fengyue Cangjian... If it weren't for his help, I might not have reached the second floor."

"Saint Master?" Zhong Sheng noticed something was wrong. "Wait... you said, the Saint Master helped you? There are indeed many traces of will on the second layer, but aren't they just traces? Can they help?"

This is not right.

As someone who had entered Feng Yue Cangjian three times, he was well aware of the difficulty of breaking through the second level from the first. He was extremely lucky to have broken through the second level that year. If he went again for the fourth time, he might not be able to succeed.

And... as a blood descendant of Saint Master Zhongqiu, Zhongqiu did not come out to help him when he entered the second level. How, how... how did Gu Jieshuang get help when he went up?

This is not right.

That’s our ancestor!

"Hmm..." Combining the Saint Master's reaction later, Gu Jieshuang also figured out some things, "The Saint Master regarded Fengyue Cangjian as a place to preserve the sword intent. Because the sword intent contains the Saint Master's will, so there, the Saint Master is actually more than just a trace."

Although he got Gu Jieshuang's explanation, Zhong Sheng still looked very sad, and murmured:

"Why... why didn't you help me... what's going on..."

I feel so unbalanced.

"Well... there's one more thing." Gu Jieshuang's tone suddenly became cautious. "The Saint Master... saw that I had used the sword intent, so he wanted to teach me sword skills. Then... after imparting the sword intent to me, he disappeared... That, I didn't know about it beforehand..."

After these words were spoken, Zhong Sheng fell silent for a moment, then looked up at the sky, remaining silent.

Jiang Shan waved his hand and said, "Oh, it's okay. For him, it's a blessing to see so many talented people emerge in the future..."

"Thank you." Gu Jieshuang hummed, then looked at Zhong Sheng, "Um, Mr. Zhong..."

"That's his idea. No need to ask me. Compared to that..." Zhong Sheng took a deep breath and cast his gaze on Gu Jieshuang. "You said... you learned the sword intent of the old man?!"

"Ah, yes... Actually, this is just the beginning..."

After Zhong Sheng got the exact answer, he couldn't help but take a deep breath again.

He just looked at the sky speechlessly, not because of anything else, but simply because he didn't know what to say.

No... He just mentioned it to Gu Jieshuang, saying that Zhongqiu left his sword intent on the second level, and asked him to pay attention to it if possible... And you actually managed to learn it?

He just said it casually to give young people some hope!

How come you learned it so quickly... Or was it your ancestor who taught you personally?

Are you serious?

For a moment, he felt extremely complicated. He stayed there for a long time before sighing.

"Jieshuang, there's no need to be so modest... The fact that the old master is here to teach you means he's recognized your talent." Zhong Sheng's eyes flashed with anticipation. "Jieshuang, what is the Saint Master's sword intent?... If it's convenient, could you show it to me?"

Seeing that Zhong Sheng and Jiang Shan had no intention of blaming her, Gu Jieshuang finally relaxed, then nodded, reached out to the card box, and took out a soul card.

"Hmm—this is the old man's sword intention!"

…

Soul Card Name: Sword Intent·Ritual

Category: Spell Card

Quality:? ?

Attributes: Empty

ability:

[Sword Enlightenment]: The actual quality of this card is related to the user's understanding of the meaning of ritual sword. The highest quality can be Legendary.

[Rites]: While this card is active, it adds [Matrices] to all targets affected by Sword Will. Whenever the target with [Matrices] is about to attack or becomes hostile, you can forcibly stop the attack or use [Matrices] to launch a single, range-ignoring slash. If the user of this Soul Card attacks with any means other than this card, the Soul Card enters Death Cooldown early.

[Follow Your Heart]: When this ability is activated, mark all targets whose [Moment] stacks have been depleted. All attacks against them are guaranteed to hit. Upon hitting, you can choose to double the damage or add new [Moment] stacks. Only a critical hit will cause the Soul Card to enter Death Cooldown early.

"Li..." Zhong Sheng muttered the name, "It's worthy of his sword spirit..."

"Yeah." Gu Jieshuang nodded.

This sword intent was the reason why she couldn't swing her sword in the first place.

When the Holy Master performs the ceremony, all targets affected by him will be suppressed by the [Principle] and will not be able to launch any attack.

Even if the target is extremely powerful and breaks the [rules] with his own strength, the Holy Master can punish him directly at that moment as the price for his disobedience.

This ability was actually quite flexible. If Gu Jieshuang used it, she could freely choose whether to fully suppress the enemy, preventing anyone from attacking, or directly expend [Moment] to clear the area. And that was secondary. The most perverse aspect of this sword intent lay in its perception.

The ability of [Moment] to suppress requires the perception of hostility and the desire to attack. Within the sword's range, even the smallest enemy attack cannot be concealed. Even the quiet hostility within will be directly detected by the sword, leaving nothing to hide!

This means that as long as he unleashes the sword intent and ritual, Gu Jieshuang's control over the battle situation will reach a terrifying level.

I can predict all your moves, how can I fight you?

Of course, there is a price to pay - after unleashing the Sword Intent·Ceremony, Gu Jieshuang can only perform attacks that consume [Matrices], otherwise the Sword Intent will become ineffective.

After all, you are the one who enforces these rules. If you violate them yourself, then these rules will naturally not be able to restrain others.

The power of this sword intent is why, when they were on the cloud, the Holy Master said that he had already drawn his sword even though his sword was still in the sheath.

The sword's will is lightless and omnipresent. Those who are not at a high enough level can only see the sheath but cannot find the sword.

The third effect [Do whatever you want] is even more exaggerated.

For the same goal, once the [grid] is cancelled, it is impossible to quickly re-add the [grid].

What? You broke the rules while I was performing a ritual? And after receiving the punishment for not following the rules... do you think you can break the rules forever?

What are you thinking about?

For those who don't follow the rules, this sword can deal a critical blow!

Anyone who breaks the [rule] will no longer be able to dodge Gu Jieshuang's attacks, and will suffer double damage. Even after the attack, the [rule] can be reattached to you, causing you to suffer torture.

What's even more exaggerated is that at this time, as long as Gu Jieshuang doesn't kill anyone, then even if he uses attack methods other than sword intent, the sword intent will not be canceled.

This is the true meaning of "do what you want without going beyond the rules"!

One more thing... [Ritual] will be activated as soon as this Soul Card is in effect, rather than being placed face down. In other words, during the [Follow Your Heart's Will] phase, Gu Jieshuang can still use [Matrice] to suppress the enemy's attacks.

I can hit you, but you can't hide or fight back.

Absolutely amazing.

When seeing this soul card, Gu Jieshuang already understood what moves the Holy Master used in the cloud.

At first, he was suppressed by [Etiquette]. After he broke [Rules], the Saint Master used [Rules] to launch an attack that ignored distance but did not hurt anyone. In the end, the Saint Master drew his sword, [Following His Heart's Will], leaving him with no way to avoid it and he could only take it.

Two sword strikes came down, and he had no power to fight back. The Saint Master's use of sword intent could be said to have reached perfection. Facing him head-on, Gu Jieshuang couldn't even find any trace of the sword intent being used.

"Jie Shuang... Since the Saint Master has passed on the sword's will to you, then you should use it wisely." Zhong Sheng's expression grew more serious. "But remember, don't use it for evil."

"Yes." Gu Jieshuang responded, "Master Zhong, I know... The Holy Master also instructed me in the clouds."

"No, no, no, don't call me Zhong Lao." Zhong Sheng waved his hands repeatedly. "You are now studying under Zhong Qiu, and you are considered his last direct disciple. In terms of seniority, you are much older than me."

"Ah?" Gu Jieshuang was stunned. "This... is..."

"Don't say any more. From now on, you are my Junior Grandmaster." Zhong Sheng bowed gently. "I am the 132nd direct descendant of the Zhong family. I am honored to meet you, Junior Grandmaster."

Gu Jieshuang's eyes were blank. Looking at Zhong Sheng who was bowing solemnly, she felt at a loss. She reached out to help but felt that it was not a good idea. She was in a panic for a moment.

"Pfft." Jiang Shan laughed out loud, "No, Zhong Sheng, why are you still looking for your own ancestors?"

Zhong Sheng glared at him, "If you didn't teach me, then stop interrupting me... This is a serious matter!"

"Okay, okay, I don't care." Jiang Shan shook his head.

However, he also knew that the Zhong family always valued inheritance, so Zhong Sheng's reaction was understandable - even though Zhong Sheng was now a national guardian, if he did not recognize Gu Jieshuang as his junior master, he would probably be spanked by the old guys in the family when he returned to the Zhong family and scolded for being ungrateful.

He interrupted at this moment just to ease the awkward atmosphere between Gu Jieshuang and Yu Cang.

Sure enough, Gu Jieshuang hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhong, I really am not qualified..."

"No, no, no. With the Saint Master's sword intent, Junior Grandmaster has a promising future. Even the mythical realm may be within reach." Zhong Sheng simply shook his head and said, "Junior Grandmaster, from now on, when you mention the Saint Master, you should address him as 'Master'."

"Uh uh... okay..." Gu Jieshuang didn't know how to respond.

In fact, after learning the sword skills and performing the disciple ceremony in Feng Yuecang, Gu Jieshuang had already regarded Zhongqiu as his master.

The reason why I didn't address him as Master just now was because I didn't want to make things difficult for Zhong Sheng... After all, there was a generation gap.

On the side, Yu Cang was just laughing.

Okay, okay. He and Gu Jieshuang are getting older and older.

Back then in Shendu, he was just a close friend of Mr. Ning, but now he has soared to the sky and become the junior master of the Zhong family.

"Young Master, no need to say more!" Zhong Sheng waved his hand. "If you encounter any injustice in Yan Country in the future, just come to me. The entire Zhong family will support you!"

Gu Jieshuang hesitated and looked at Yu Cang secretly. Seeing that he had no intention of helping her out, she could only agree for the time being.

"Alright... But, Elder Zhong, please don't be impatient." Gu Jieshuang took out another soul card. "Master actually taught me two sword intents..."

Yu Cang, who was watching the show on the side, widened his eyes when he heard this.

Two?

But didn’t Ning Xingyi say that sword intent is like a person’s personality, and that most people may only have one sword intent in their lives?

Gu Jieshuang seemed to see Yu Cang's doubts and said, "Yes... and according to Master, if that trace of his will hadn't reached its limit, he could have taught me more sword skills..."

Seeing Yu Cang making such a fuss, Gu Jieshuang felt a little strange.

It’s okay if others are surprised, but why are you surprised, boss?

The boss is someone who can rub the sword intent with his hands. If he wants to, there must be a way to do it.

How exaggerated.

In front of them, Zhong Sheng and Jiang Shan looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, they could only sigh, admiring the power of the Saint Master, and then came forward to check out the second sword intent.

…

Soul Card Name: Sword Intent: Spring and Autumn

Category: Spell Card

Quality:? ?

Attributes: Empty

ability:

[Sword Enlightenment]: The actual quality of this card is related to the user's understanding of the Spring and Autumn Sword Intentions. The highest quality can be Mythical.

[Book of Nations]: While this card is connected to the Soul Energy Well, it records every power the holder has used and witnessed. If the record is sufficiently detailed, the holder can channel the corresponding power through sword intent. Completely disconnecting this Soul Card will result in the loss of the record; the Soul Card cannot be disconnected.

【Spring and Autumn is Dark】: According to the record, use the sword intent to gather as much strength as possible and launch a slashing attack.

…

Seeing the detailed description of this Soul Card, Yu Cang's eyes widened slightly: "Is this... a mythical sword intent?"

Among the sword intents I have seen before, including the Sword Intention·Etiquette, the records in [Sword Enlightenment] are all "of the highest quality, worthy of being passed down from generation to generation."

But this sword intent of Chunqiu directly raised the upper limit to the mythical level!

This means that, in terms of level alone, this sword intent is completely different from other sword intents.

This is the first "mythical soul card" that Yu Cang has ever seen in the true sense!

At this point, Zhong Sheng and Jiang Shan could no longer sit still.

"Myth, myth...it's actually a myth?"

"Fuck, myth!" Jiang Shan almost jumped up.

Now, it was his turn to feel unbalanced.

He has lived for most of his life and has never touched a mythical soul card!

Why did Gu Jieshuang come to Feng Yuecangjian, and she...

Jiangshan's eyes quickly cleared.

"Look at you making such a fuss." Zhong Sheng calmed himself down and then rolled his eyes at Jiang Shan. "This is my ancestor's soul card. Is it a myth that's so strange?"

country:"……"

On the opposite side, Gu Jieshuang looked at the soul card in his hand, his eyes filled with admiration and shock.

She still remembered what Zhongqiu said when he swung the sword in the clouds at the end.

"Knife and pen are used to carve, and nations are written down; jade and stone are used to carve, and spring and autumn are like darkness!"

She naturally knew that the Spring and Autumn Period was a general term for that chaotic era.

The meaning of this sentence is roughly: Travel around the world, use the countries as scrolls, and carve them with knife and pen. When the times are dark and gloomy, treat them as jade and carve them carefully.

Zhongqiu, using the turbid times as a embryo, carved the beautiful jade in his heart and passed it on to future generations to appreciate.

Such courage, worthy of being a Saint Master.

Zhongqiu’s last sword strike in the clouds, until now, Gu Jieshuang still didn’t find any possibility for herself to resist. That was a sword that Zhongqiu poured all his efforts into. Even if she didn’t use all her strength and her body was on the verge of collapse, it was not something she could bear.

To be honest, she had some understanding of the Sword Intention·Etiquette, but she was still confused about the Sword Intention·Spring and Autumn.

If the standard of giving Soul Cards only after learning the technique is applied, then he should not be able to obtain this Soul Card. Zhongqiu's last sword move was also obviously hasty. It was obvious that he was on the verge of collapse and could not devote more time to teaching carefully.

But no one knows what Zhongqiu said to "Him", but this soul card was still delivered to Gu Jieshuang's hands - as the second soul card obtained from Feng Yuecangjian as an exception.

But, to be honest, she was not too excited when she held this soul card.

after all……

"Um... do I need to hand this Mythical Soul Card over to the association?" she asked honestly.

When she saw this soul card, although she was impressed by its power, she also knew that it would be difficult for her to safely hand it over to her.

This is a myth!

Yan State's attitude towards mythical soul cards has always been clear - to hand them over to the guardians of the country with relevant resonant attributes.

She can neither make cards nor protect the country... This soul card probably won't stay in her hands for a few days.

However, it doesn't matter. She is already very satisfied just to be able to touch the Mythical Soul Card, not to mention that she also has the Sword Intent and Ritual.

But to her surprise, Zhong Sheng waved his hand:

"Young Grandmaster, you don't have to worry about this matter. This Soul Card was handed to you personally by the Saint Master. Just take it. I'll take care of the Association!"

Hearing this, Gu Jieshuang's eyes suddenly widened: "Ah? This... is this okay?"

"What's wrong with that? You're the Saint Master's direct disciple!" Zhong Sheng patted his chest loudly. "What's more, there's no one else in Yan Country who can learn the sword spirit. You're the only candidate—and this soul card isn't a myth yet, so there aren't so many rules and regulations."

"But..." Gu Jie Shuang still felt something was wrong.

Putting aside other things, if this soul card is lost in her hands, she will become a sinner... and she has to follow her boss everywhere, so how can she guarantee the safety of this soul card?

"..." Jiang Shan rolled his eyes at Zhong Sheng, but then said, "Alright, Jie Shuang. Since Zhong Sheng said so, just accept it. There are quite a few old guys willing to speak up for you now, so no one will cause you any trouble."

"Well... okay." Gu Jieshuang stopped refusing and agreed obediently.

But in my heart, there was a strong sense of unreality.

Do I...have a mythical soul card?

Frog fun, this is the ultimate dream of many soul card masters, and it was realized so easily by myself?

But, that being said... this Spring and Autumn Sword Intent is very difficult to learn. Although she is now connected to this soul card, the power she can exert is not even at the first level.

Alas, what a happy trouble.

"Jie Shuang, congratulations." Yu Cang said with a smile.

"Hehe, no, no... I have to thank you so much, boss~" Gu Jieshuang felt a little embarrassed.

She naturally knew in her heart that without Yu Cang, she wouldn't even be able to get the chance to enter Feng Yuecangjian.

"Just looking at the sword intent, Mr. Zhongqiu is worthy of the title of Saint Master." Yu Cang couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone knows that Zhongqiu has the mythical soul card "Zhu Zi Tian Jue", but no one expected that he also has a mythical Spring and Autumn sword intent.

Although the description of the Spring and Autumn Sword Intent is very simple, just by reading the text, you can feel the Saint Master's great power and broad mind that encompasses the world.

To turn the vicissitudes of all things into a sword, such a method is breathtaking.

"It's a pity that such a great man cannot meet in person." Yu Cang couldn't help but shook his head.

The traces of the Holy Master's will disappeared directly after the two sword intentions of the church. When he went up again, he could not see it.

"Hey, Boss, the Saint Master also said something similar." Gu Jieshuang said in surprise, "He also said that it's a pity that he can't meet with you."

"Really..." Yu Cang nodded gently, "...Well, whatever. Elder Jiang, Elder Zhong, now...is it my turn?"

"Of course." Jiang Shan said as he made way for the towering peak.

Yu Cang's face was calm as he walked out step by step.

Behind him, Jiang Shan and Zhong Sheng couldn't help but reveal anticipation in their eyes.

Gu Jieshuang has already reached the second floor, so what about Yu Cang...

Is it really possible to witness the grand spectacle of sentient beings chanting the name of Buddha today?

Will Yan Country have another future legend?

The two of them became nervous for the first time in a long time.

After all, if Yu Cang could really succeed... perhaps, Yan Country could achieve unprecedented prosperity.

Three myths coexisting in the same era!

Can this really be done?

Step, step, step...

Yu Cang stepped over the stone steps step by step, and his originally stagnant aura continued to rise.

Qi'er was left on the top of the mountain by him - the fact that even my aunt could be temporarily sent to the ground by Gu Jieshuang was enough to show that the nature of this world was special, and the distance in space could not be calculated by common sense.

However, even if this is not the case, there is no need to worry - Qi'er has a suppression bracelet specially made by the treatment bureau. Even if the distance is too far or the banned card energy is released, it can ensure that there will be no problem in the short term.

It would definitely not be possible to spend such a long time climbing the majestic mountain, but if it was just a short trip to the sky, there was more than enough time.

tread!

Yu Cang stood still on the towering top.

He did not rush to look up at the sky, but first looked at the sea of ​​clouds below the mountain.

At this moment, it is already night, and from here you can vaguely see the lights of thousands of homes in the holy city through the clouds.

Faintly, gorgeous fireworks exploded in the distant sky, dyeing the sky with gorgeous colors.

He remembered... there seemed to be a large-scale fireworks show tonight, which would start soon.

I don’t know if I’ll have time to go and see it after coming down from Feng Yuecangjian.

A smile appeared on Yu Cang's face. He raised his head slightly and said:

"Here I come, the God of Creation."

(End of this chapter)