nycdaug Chapter 362 Unleashing the Power of a Cheat Code: Master Yanliu!
Chapter 362 Unleashing the Power of a Cheat Code: Master Yanliu!
Having been completely crushed by Ye Xuan throughout the previous rounds, these players were somewhat resentful.
Although the bandit couple has recently gained considerable fame, they do not want to admit that they are inferior to a mere human in the path of the sword.
Seeing that the blade intent on the Blade Mantis was nearing perfection, most people simply chose to give up.
Because they practiced swordsmanship, they were more aware of how big the gap was, and that it was generally impossible to catch up in such a short time.
Just when everyone thought the outcome was decided, a pure and extremely powerful sword intent suddenly appeared around Ye Xuan.
"What kind of sword intent is this? I only sensed it, and it felt as if my soul was being cut?"
"This is pure sharpness, the most fundamental intent in the way of the sword, but why is this nascent sword intent so sharp that it can sever the soul?"
"That's not the point. Look at its initial form; isn't its growth rate too fast!"
After Ye Xuan used the Enlightenment Bead, he devoted himself entirely to comprehending the intent of the sword.
Skills are the embodiment of many abilities, so Ye Xuan's understanding of sword intent began with the two skills of the Sword Emperor.
Both Blade Emperor's Intent and Innate Blade Qi are epic-level skills, currently at level three, and have remained at that level for quite some time.
So with the help of the Enlightenment Bead, he reached the fourth level almost instantly.
As a weapon, sharpness is fundamental, and the intent of the Blade Emperor has the effect of ignoring defense.
Therefore, Ye Xuan's sword intent is mainly based on pure sharpness.
"I don't need all those fancy effects, as long as it kills, that's enough."
While comprehending the intent of the Blade Emperor and the innate blade energy, Ye Xuan also used this opportunity to refine the rudimentary form of his own blade intent.
With the Enlightenment Bead as a cheat code, everyone could see his sword intent become more perfect with every blink of an eye.
This speed is simply astonishing.
"No way, he really caught up!"
Seeing that Ye Xuan's nascent sword intent was exactly the same size as the Blade Mantis, the other swordsmanship players who had been calmly watching the show could no longer sit still.
They can accept losing to Kamaitachi, but losing to a Terran is unacceptable.
They simply couldn't accept that it was a human who hadn't even shown the initial form of sword intent just moments before.
This scene was also captured by the Scyther, and its previously confident mindset instantly became tense.
This speed of comprehension is something even the strongest genius in their clan doesn't possess.
"Impossible! This trial can only be won by me!"
The more you care, the more anxious you become, and the barely formed prototype just won't be able to materialize.
"Combine! Get out here!"
"What's going on? We were so close, just a tiny gap, why can't we get out?!"
Blade Mantis felt like a pregnant woman in difficult labor, just one step away from success, but unable to take that final step.
On the other hand, Ye Xuan's progress from having no sword intent to approaching perfection was almost at a constant speed.
It's not rushed, but it's progressing steadily.
"Having a cheat code is so awesome! I've pushed all these sword skills to level 5."
【Blade Emperor's Will】: Level 5, Epic Passive Skill, When using bladed weapons, damage dealt ignores 50% of defense, and damage is increased by 200%.
【Innate Blade Qi】: Level 5, Epic Active Skill.
[Description]: Consumes energy to condense blade energy, increasing attack damage and attack range, causing a level 9 severe injury effect, preventing the target from healing for 30 seconds.
"The power of each strike of the Thirteen Deadly Slashes has increased by at least 50%, and its knockback, armor-piercing, stun, and super armor effects have all been significantly enhanced."
"These Enlightenment Beads are truly wonderful; I wonder where one can obtain them in large quantities."
"With this, no matter how many talents and skills I have, I can quickly reach perfection."
Ye Xuan has only three sword-type skills, and he has now reached the current limit for each of them.
"Epic skills can be trained up to level 7. I'm only level 65 myself, and I've already pushed them all to level 5. Resources really are everything."
As the effect of the Enlightenment Bead ended, Ye Xuan stood up from where he stood.
[Congratulations on comprehending the essence of the sword and obtaining the Spirit Rhinoceros Blade]
This system notification caused the already tense nerves of the Blade Mantis to break down.
"Impossible! I am the best candidate for the Spirit Rhinoceros Blade!"
Unfortunately, a trial is a trial, and he was teleported out of the map before he could finish speaking.
Ye Xuan was the only one left in the entire Blade Soul Cave.
The Spirit Rhinoceros Blade, the reward for the final trial, is now stuck in the stone platform in the very center of the Blade Soul Cave.
Ye Xuan did not rashly pull it out, but instead used the data from the Mechanical Heart to determine if there were any more pits.
He discovered that the owner of this martial arts school was a bit unreliable, and that the simplest things often caused the most harm.
【Spirit Rhinoceros Blade】: A rare treasure, not a physical blade, but a supreme material that nurtures the soul of a blade.
[Fusing it with the Myriad Calamities Evil Destroyer Blade can enhance the blade's power and spirituality, accelerate the generation of its sword spirit, and allow it to communicate with its master's mind.]
"What exactly is the difference between a sword spirit and a weapon spirit?"
Ye Xuan discovered that many of the rewards were related to the Blade Soul, but he didn't know much about it or how much of a tangible benefit it could bring.
The sword spirit does not possess intelligence; it arises naturally. The sword spirit records all of its master's sword techniques and skills.
After generating a sword spirit, the power of the sword will increase significantly, and skill effects can be stacked, reducing skill consumption.
These are just the basic effects of the Blade Soul; there are many other uses as well.
Since the Spirit Rhinoceros Blade had no other drawbacks, Ye Xuan stopped hesitating.
He walked directly to the stone platform and pulled out the Spirit Rhinoceros Blade.
But at that moment, a new trial prompt appeared before Ye Xuan's eyes.
【Battle】
[Battle against the master of the Yanliu Sect and obtain varying numbers and qualities of sword skills based on the battle outcome.]
"Didn't they say during the trial that drawing the Spirit Rhinoceros Blade would grant this reward?"
"Why are there other tests now?"
As soon as Ye Xuan finished speaking, a figure appeared beside the stone platform.
"I reserve the right of final interpretation. Do you have a question?"
This figure was none other than Master Yanliu, who had been observing the trial from the unknown space.
The skill reward was originally intended to be given directly to Ye Xuan, but it was changed because Teacher Ye Xuan complained about the content of his trial.
He decided to teach this guy a lesson.
Without waiting for Ye Xuan's rebuttal, he thrust his knife forward.
"Fuck!"
Ye Xuan only felt a flash of white light before his eyes, and before he could react, his body had already been hit.
[Blue Star's Blessing is active, granting immunity to the current dizziness effect. The next immunity will last for 2 minutes.]
"Um?"
"You've got a lot of secrets up your sleeve, haven't you?"
Upon seeing that Ye Xuan was not dizzy, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Yanliu Pavilion Master.
"Thirteen Deadly Slashes!"
Seeing that this guy attacked as soon as he arrived, Ye Xuan didn't hold back either.
The three major sword skills are released simultaneously. The upgraded innate sword energy is more condensed, and when combined with the newly condensed sword intent, the power is even more terrifying.
"Too weak, your sword intent."