Chapter 229: Transformation

Chapter 229 -171: Transformation

“No Skill?”

Han Sanli was utterly bewildered.

There is no such thing as hatred without a cause.

Before he came to hate Lu Changfeng so vehemently, Han Sanli had been one of his die-hard, middle-aged fans.

As a result, Han Sanli had a fairly deep understanding of Lu Changfeng.

For example, he knew about the Storm Sword Technique that Lu Changfeng had created himself, and about his terrifying Sword Dao Talent that allowed him to replicate an opponent’s Sword Skills on the spot.

‘This “No Skill”… could it be a new swordsmanship that Lu Changfeng created during his years lying low in the Saint Demon Sect?’

Thinking no more of it, Han Sanli flicked his longsword up and charged Lu Changfeng, sword raised to strike.

‘Let me see if this Sword Dao genius has made any progress since joining the Saint Demon Sect!’

The swordsmanship Han Sanli cultivated was the Golden Tripod Swordsmanship. Its Sword Stance was wide and powerful, overwhelming opponents with sheer momentum.

As he slashed now, it felt as if a giant golden cauldron was bearing down.

Lu Changfeng watched Han Sanli’s performance with a leisurely air.

With a flourish of the Treasure Longsword in his hand, he activated Longevity Sword Dao, instantly replicating Han Sanli’s swordsmanship.

A blood-red golden cauldron seemed to appear behind Lu Changfeng!

BANG!

A thunderous sound rang out. Han Sanli felt an immense force strike him, shattering his Sword Stance in an instant and sending him staggering back more than ten meters.

“So this is No Skill,” Han Sanli said, looking at Lu Changfeng in disbelief.

‘It’s terrifying. Lu Changfeng’s unique Talent seems to have improved by leaps and bounds. Not only can he replicate his enemy’s techniques, but he can also instantly strengthen them for his own use.’

Over the years, Lu Changfeng hadn’t focused much on his Sword Intent.

However, he had consistently fed new swordsmanship styles to his Longevity Sword Dao, allowing it to devour them.

After all, achieving Longevity was his true foundation.

As it devoured more and more swordsmanship styles, his ability to see through an enemy’s techniques grew stronger, and the power boost his Longevity Sword Dao granted his attacks began to truly show its might.

That was why he had been able to do it so easily.

“You can replicate Sword Techniques, but what about Sword Intent?!” A red, substantialized Sword Intent erupted from Han Sanli’s body.

This was the Intermediate Sword Intent he had comprehended: Red Lotus Sword Intent.

“Bloom! Red Lotus!”

Using his Sword Intent as the core, Han Sanli unleashed a beam of Sword Energy over ten meters long, sending it crashing down.

“If that’s all you have, then this is over.”

Lu Changfeng couldn’t even be bothered to draw his sword and returned the longsword to its sheath.

He formed a sword seal with his fingers.

A blood-red beam of Death Sword Intent instantly condensed and shot forward like a crimson laser, piercing into the Sword Energy Han Sanli had unleashed.

After a brief, muffled thud, the Sword Energy Han Sanli had condensed shattered with a loud HUM.

The crimson laser paused for a moment just a meter from Han Sanli’s head before slowly dissipating.

This final act, controlled with flawless precision, perfectly showcased Lu Changfeng’s absolute mastery over his Sword Intent.

Being defeated so easily was within Han Sanli’s expectations, but when it actually happened, a cold sweat still broke out on his back, sobering him up considerably.

Han Sanli sheathed his longsword. “Forget it. I’m no match for you.”

The now-sober Han Sanli said no more and turned to return to the pavilion.

But under the moonlight, Lu Changfeng, still on the training grounds, showed no sign of leaving.

Lu Changfeng looked up at Ren Xiong, the Sect Master of the Meteor Sword Sect, who was in the pavilion.

“Sect Master Ren, I hope you can offer this junior some guidance,” Lu Changfeng said softly.

Ren Xiong frowned. It was clear that Lu Changfeng, having already condensed the first stage of Advanced Sword Intent, wanted to experience Ren Xiong’s own Second Stage of Advanced Sword Intent for himself.

Had it been any other Bone Refining Realm cultivator, Ren Xiong would never have granted such a favor.

However, Lu Changfeng’s status was special.

He was the Saint Demon Sect’s most outstanding Sword Dao Talent, deeply favored by the Saint Demon Sect Master. There were even rumors that Lu Changfeng was the Saint Demon Sect Master’s illegitimate son.

However, not a single person suspected that Lu Changfeng and the Saint Demon Sect Master were one and the same.

After all, their worlds couldn’t be more different: one practiced swordsmanship, the other, saber techniques.

Furthermore, both his swordsmanship and the Saint Master’s saber technique had reached the pinnacle of mastery. If they were the same person, the thought was simply too terrifying to contemplate.

Ren Xiong floated down, landing lightly on the training ground.

Lu Changfeng cupped his fist. “Thank you for indulging my request, Sect Master Ren.”

Ren Xiong gave a slight nod. “I will do my best to control the amount of True Energy I use. But as you know, even the minimal output from an active Advanced Sword Intent is terrifyingly powerful.”

“I understand. I will be prepared.”

Ren Xiong nodded and said, “Then let’s begin.”

Ren Xiong condensed his Sword Intent, and the visualization of streaking meteors manifested behind him.

It was clear that the power of the meteors Ren Xiong condensed this time was far less than before.

The size and number of the meteors were much smaller than before; he was clearly going easy on Lu Changfeng, giving him a chance to learn.

Even so, Lu Changfeng didn’t dare to be careless.

Taking a deep breath, he unleashed his Death Sword Intent with full force!

A huge specter of death formed around Lu Changfeng.

“Death! Death!”

Under the immense pressure, Lu Changfeng’s Death Sword Intent was continually being pushed to its very limits.

‘The feeling of wielding Fengtian Saber Intent flashed through his mind.’ ‘

‘Saber Intent and Sword Intent are used with different weapons, but they both belong to Martial Arts True Intent. Certain internal aspects are actually the same.’

RUMBLE!

One after another, the ‘meteors’ crashed down upon the specter of death with a thunderous roar.

The specter of death around Lu Changfeng roared, unwilling to remain on the defensive.

The specter of death was Lu Changfeng’s own will made manifest.

‘Li Zongdao had said that the transformation of Martial Arts True Intent is a process of deepening one’s self-awareness.’

CRACK.

A crack appeared on the specter of death.