Chapter 487 - 350: Could He Really Be a Genius?

Chapter 487: Chapter 350: Could He Really Be a Genius?

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s breathing grew ragged, its eyes turning red. It stared intently at Yu Changsheng’s every move, its gaze a mixture of awe and bewilderment.

’This kid... he’s terrifying! I almost completely misjudged him!’

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit was filled with emotion, but more than anything, it felt a pleasant surprise.

It had already decided in its heart that even if Yu Changsheng failed to meet the requirement of five thousand Sword Shadows, it would make an exception and let him pass.

’I wonder how far he can go in this trial?’

’Three thousand? Four thousand? Five thousand? Maybe even six? It couldn’t possibly be seven thousand, could it? Even with only nine thousand Sword Shadows left, their power is still terrifying... Whether he can withstand it remains to be seen...’

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s eyes shone brightly with anticipation as it waited quietly.

As for Yu Changsheng, after raising Falling Wild Geese and Shocking Cranes to the Great Success stage, he slowly opened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed through them.

’Only a thousand Sword Shadows... That’s far from the five thousand required to pass. I need to speed up!’

’But with the help of my Golden Finger, controlling five thousand Sword Shadows won’t be difficult. It’s only a matter of time. The hard part is surviving the attacks from the remaining Sword Shadows before I get there...’

Yu Changsheng chose not to continue adding points to Falling Wild Geese and Shocking Cranes. He had a premonition that even if he raised its proficiency to the absolute limit, the number of Sword Shadows he could control wouldn’t increase.

It wasn’t his fault; the Swordsmanship itself had a limit of one thousand Sword Shadows. It simply couldn’t control any more. Continuing to invest points would be a waste, so Yu Changsheng gave up on it.

’I’ll just have to comprehend a different Swordsmanship...’

Yu Changsheng looked up at the remaining nine thousand Sword Shadows continuously raining down from the sky. He muttered to himself, his brow furrowed, not at all satisfied with his progress.

By now, with the passage of time, the power of each Sword Shadow had doubled. So even though Yu Changsheng now controlled a thousand of them, he still felt the pressure mounting intensely.

The Sword Shadows fell like a torrent, streaking across Yu Changsheng’s body. Even with his powerful physique, he felt excruciating pain. His Thousand Mountain Armor was already covered in white marks, and it looked as if it would completely shatter at any moment.

The cape formed by the Divine Light Body-Breaking Celestial Technique was faring slightly better, but it too was covered in a web of sword marks. Although it was constantly regenerating, the recovery speed had slowed considerably and couldn’t keep up with the rate of damage.

"Keep going!"

Yu Changsheng let out a long breath. His qi and blood surged, and the muscles all over his body suddenly swelled. Using Qi Blood Shadow, his entire frame grew a size larger. Every bulging muscle held astonishing power, fully demonstrating the might of a body comparable to the Golden Core Peak Realm!

Countless Sword Shadows flickered as they ceaselessly rained down. This grand symphony was gradually reaching its crescendo.

RUMBLE!

The void trembled ceaselessly. Sword Shadows erupted with astonishing power, like rainbows and also like a deluge. Waves of different heaven-reaching Sword Intent burst forth, creating a unique spectacle under the starry sky!

’I’m running out of time!’

Yu Changsheng let out a low roar. He unleashed another wave of his vast Divine Sense, risking overexertion, to meticulously capture the traces of the remaining nine thousand Sword Shadows. Every stroke and every line was laid bare before his Divine Sense.

Yu Changsheng’s Divine Sense was a sea, his body a mountain. As the Sword Shadows erupted, they churned his Sea of Divine Consciousness. The traces of their movements left corresponding ripples in this sea, which were all captured by Yu Changsheng.

Meanwhile, the Sword Shadows striking the mountain of his physical body provided the most direct experience. The Sword Intent they contained was branded onto him, a lasting impression that he used in conjunction with his Sea of Divine Consciousness to continuously comprehend them.

Perceive, deconstruct, then reassemble...

Now with experience, he followed the same pattern. It wasn’t long before Yu Changsheng once again entered that profound state. A Swordsmanship technique began to take shape before his eyes, shifting from a blur into perfect clarity...

’Dark Annihilation Killing Evil Sword...’

’Use Killing Qi as a guide and the intent of Dark Destruction as a thread... Annihilate all things. A sword drawn to shed blood. Its power is terrifying, the ultimate in destruction...’

The Swordsmanship became increasingly clear in his mind’s eye. All the details about it surfaced slowly and naturally in his thoughts, as if he were receiving a sudden, profound enlightenment.

Unlike the previous technique, Falling Wild Geese and Shocking Cranes, comprehending this Dark Annihilation Killing Evil Sword was obviously much smoother. It all came together naturally, as if it were meant to be.

Even without deliberately using his "cheat," it felt completely natural. He comprehended the Dark Annihilation Heaven Slayer Sword to the proficient level.

There were two reasons for this. First, it was a case of "unfamiliar the first time, skilled the second," allowing him to understand by analogy. And second...

’Is it because of the Heavenly Dao Qi—the Celestial Fiend?’

Yu Changsheng became thoughtful, an answer already forming in his heart.

Just a moment ago, he had felt the strand of Heavenly Dao Qi within his body tremble slightly.

Every strand of Heavenly Dao Qi was a world-shaking Supreme Treasure that would cause countless experts to fight to the death over it. Its functions were so powerful they went without saying.

He was already seeing a glimpse of its power, and this was before it had even fully fused with him. One could only imagine how incomparably greater the boost to his comprehension would be once it was completely integrated.

’No wonder they’re called Celestial Dao Supreme Treasures... Anything related to the Celestial Dao is truly extraordinary.’

Yu Changsheng was secretly astounded and, at the same time, more satisfied. He now had a much clearer understanding of the Heavenly Dao Qi.

His strand of Heavenly Dao Qi was a Celestial Fiend, and the Dark Annihilation Killing Evil Sword’s attributes leaned toward Blood Evil. That was why Yu Changsheng was able to comprehend it so easily, reaching the proficient level without even using his Golden Finger.

This was the first time something like this had ever happened to Yu Changsheng.

’Once it’s fully fused, what kind of new heights will I reach then?’

Yu Changsheng felt a sense of anticipation, but for now, it was just a thought. Relying on his own abilities, even with the boost from the Heavenly Dao Qi, comprehending the Dark Annihilation Killing Evil Sword to the proficient level was his limit.

’It’s fine. For the rest, I still have my cheat.’

Yu Changsheng smiled to himself at the thought. At that very moment, a hundred Sword Shadows in the sky above broke from their original trajectories and froze in the void.

’He comprehended another one... This time it’s... the Dark Annihilation Killing Evil Sword? That guy, how was he so much faster this time?’

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit watched this scene in astonishment. But after what had happened before, it didn’t lose its composure quite so badly this time. While still surprised, its reaction was much more subdued.

’No, something’s strange about this guy. Something’s not right.’

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit’s gaze sharpened. It narrowed its eyes, carefully sensing the fluctuations coming from Yu Changsheng. After a long moment, its brow slowly unfurrowed, and it seemed to come to an understanding.

’So it’s Heavenly Dao Qi... To think this kid had such a fortuitous encounter. If that’s the case, his rapid comprehension makes sense. Lucky brat. But even Heavenly Dao Qi has its limits...’

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit muttered to itself and chuckled, the anticipation in its eyes growing even stronger.

The Sui Xian Sword Spirit was naturally familiar with Heavenly Dao Qi. After all, its master, Cao Jinxian, had once possessed it—and not just one strand, but two!

Thus, the Sui Xian Sword Spirit knew far more about it than the average person. The power of those two strands of Heavenly Dao Qi was also the very foundation of why Cao Jinxian would later become so dazzlingly brilliant.

After all, the help Heavenly Dao Qi provided a Cultivator was immense. Let alone two strands, just possessing one was a blessing one could only dream of.

These matters were secrets known to very few.

’With Heavenly Dao Qi, achieving a Heavenly Dao Golden Core is a certainty. And it won’t be just an ordinary Heavenly Dao Golden Core. His Cultivation speed is also guaranteed. I completely and thoroughly acknowledge this kid’s talent.’

’I just wonder how far he’ll be able to go.’