Chapter 93 Third Secret Sword, Nightmare and Mad Seed

Chapter 93: Chapter 3: Third Secret Sword, Nightmare and Mad Seed

"The Third Secret Sword!"

Xiao Yu, who had been eavesdropping on the side, immediately raised her hand. "Master, I want to learn it too!"

Xie Jingyuan glared at her. "Learn what? Perfect your current Fixed Form first."

Xiao Yu puffed out her chest and said righteously, "I’ve learned it pretty well too!"

Xie Jingyuan gave her a sidelong glance. "Then report your progress to me."

Xiao Yu rolled her eyes thoughtfully. "I can activate Dragon Transformation within ten seconds, use the Azure Dragon Shocking Horn in actual combat, and I’m even more proficient with the Soaring Dragon Sky-Piercing!"

Xie Jingyuan’s mouth twitched. "Don’t bluff. Tell the truth!"

Xiao Yu lowered her head. "At my best, I can activate Dragon Transformation in ten seconds and use the Azure Dragon Shocking Horn, but I can’t hit anyone with the shock..."

Then she perked up again. "But I really use the Soaring Dragon Sky-Piercing well! Other than Feng Yin, the other Direct Disciples can’t withstand my Ultimate Technique!"

Xie Jingyuan looked at Feng Yin.

Xiao Yu also looked over eagerly, pressing her hands together in a pleading gesture.

Feng Yin nodded truthfully. "Pretty much. Xiao Yu’s Soaring Dragon Sky-Piercing is indeed very good."

The little girl immediately beamed.

Xie Jingyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Yu. "Oh? It seems you really haven’t been slacking off lately. Have you turned over a new leaf?"

Xiao Yu put her hands on her hips and lifted her chin. "Of course."

Chen Jingzhong, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, chuckled softly.

"Xiao Yu has indeed been working quite hard recently. Her mother said that after canceling those arts tutoring classes, she hasn’t been slacking at home. She leaves for the Sword Hall early every morning and has surprisingly kept it up until now."

Since his daughter was willing to put in the effort, as her father, he was naturally willing to support her. Not to mention, Xiao Yu was a very talented seedling for Martial Arts; her baseline in the future would at least be the Instant Level.

One had to know that a Martial Artist who could reach the Instant Level held a status no inferior to top elites in any industry.

He thought, "Moreover... the more powerful the Martial Artist, the more they will become the cornerstone of this world in the future."

Chen Jingzhong’s eyes were clear as he silently recalled the summit he had attended not long ago.

According to the prophecy deciphered from the Super Ancient Civilization a century ago, they would soon usher in the terrifying Fifth Era...

"Nightmares, Mad Seeds... these existences that have dealt devastating blows to human civilization in past eras..."

"Can the military forces of various nations, developed over a century of peace, truly combat these natural enemies of humanity?"

Nowadays, the international situation was becoming increasingly opaque, with new technologies emerging every single day.

The Zero Point Consortium, Sigma Biotechnology, Gospel Technology...

The Xuan Guang Group’s Super Armament technology had to produce a finished product as soon as possible.

In the courtyard of Xie Jingyuan’s villa in Coastal City.

Feng Yin and Xiao Yu stood side by side.

Xie Jingyuan had changed from his formal suit into a comfortable training robe, calmly explaining the Secret Sword to his two disciples.

"The Third Form of the Cyan Dragon Secret Sword is also the final Fixed Form you can learn at the Fierce Level stage."

"Huh?" Xiao Yu said. "It’s the last one? Aren’t there seven?"

Xie Jingyuan slowly shook his head. "The Cyan Dragon Secret Sword is a Swordsmanship that, once mastered, can fully support an Absolute Powerhouse. How could you possibly master all of it at the Fierce Level?"

He glanced at the curious Feng Yin and Xiao Yu, and chuckled. "I might as well tell you now.

"The Rotating Dragon Breath and Dragon Transformation are the prerequisites for learning the Cyan Dragon Secret Sword.

"The Azure Dragon Shocking Horn and the Soaring Dragon Sky-Piercing, along with the third form I’m about to teach you—the Di Lie Dragon Roar—are merely the Cyan Dragon Secret Sword’s Skills of Attack."

Di Lie Dragon Roar...

Feng Yin nodded silently. Judging by the name, perhaps it was a technique related to sound?

Meanwhile, Xie Jingyuan continued, "When your physical Cultivation reaches the limit of Fierce Upper, which is roughly the soft cap of the Power of Five.

"Then you can attempt to practice the fourth secret of the Cyan Dragon Secret Sword, named the Coiling Dragon.

"Simply put, at this level, it’s no longer a combat Fixed Form, but a true Secret Technique taught only to true inheritors."

Xie Jingyuan saw their expectant expressions and smiled faintly. "By cultivating this technique, you can further enhance your internal organs, increasing their operational efficiency. This allows for more efficient absorption and transmission of nutrients, breaking past your physical limits once more to achieve further growth.

"After relying on the Coiling Dragon Technique to refine your physique beyond the Ten-People Level, your brain’s Spiritual Strength will become unprecedentedly powerful due to the robust supply from your bodily functions. Then, you can cultivate the fifth secret—Dragon Illumination."

At this point, Xie Jingyuan suddenly stopped speaking.

Xiao Yu, completely engrossed, immediately urged, "Master, why did you stop? Hurry up and keep going!"

However, Xie Jingyuan shook his head. "Reaching the stage to cultivate the Dragon Illumination Technique means you have already entered the Instant Level. That stage is still too far away for you, so don’t overthink it for now."

"What!" Xiao Yu grunted in annoyance. "Master, you’re so sly!"

Feng Yin was also speechless, not expecting his master to play the trick of whetting their appetites.

Xie Jingyuan laughed heartily. "Alright, let’s begin learning the Third Secret Sword."

Upon hearing that the instruction was about to begin, Xiao Yu’s muttering lips quieted down, and her expression turned serious.

Feng Yin also straightened up and adopted a solemn look.

Xie Jingyuan drew the Dragon and Snake Sword. "The Third Secret Sword, Di Lie Dragon Roar, is another ’state-type’ Fixed Form, falling into a different category than the offensive and defensive moves of the first two forms."

He held the sword horizontally in front of him. "Watch closely. I will demonstrate it for you now."

Feng Yin and Xiao Yu immediately held their breath in rapt attention.

Xie Jingyuan took a slight breath and instantly switched into his Dragon Transformation posture, his hair and beard bristling.

"Di refers to the dragon’s chest and front claws among the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon.

"And the essence of the Di Lie Dragon Roar is, while in the Dragon Transformation State, to use the fourth variation of the Dragon Transformation Breathing Technique as a trigger. Complemented by a secret intention to mobilize the chest, heart, and lungs into overdrive, it stimulates the user’s upper body to generate a high-frequency..."

As he spoke the last few words, Xie Jingyuan’s chest visibly expanded outward!

The tone of his voice drastically shifted, sounding like the roar of some supreme creature that did not belong in this world.

"OS—CIL—LAT—ING—STATE!"

His voice rang like a dragon’s roar!

And that wasn’t all!

Under the wide-eyed gazes of Feng Yin and Xiao Yu, the Dragon and Snake Sword held in front of Xie Jingyuan began vibrating at high speed. The silver blade blurred under the intense oscillation.

HUMMMMMMM—

The sword hummed like the wind!

THUMP THUMP THUMP—

His heartbeat echoed like thunder!

Amidst the intertwining of wind and thunder, Xie Jingyuan’s eyes shone brightly as he spoke slowly:

"THIS—IS—

"DI—LIE—DRAGON—ROAR!"

The next moment, the wind, thunder, and dragon’s roar abruptly ceased.

Xie Jingyuan released his Dragon Transformation, returning to normal, and smiled at the two dumbfounded disciples.

"How was that?"

Xiao Yu opened her mouth. "That was..."

"That was—"

"That was awesome!!"

She suddenly jumped up, staring at Xie Jingyuan with shining eyes. "Master! I want to learn this!!!"

Beside her, Feng Yin was equally excited.

Although their master hadn’t formally demonstrated its destructive power, the sheer presence of this Third Secret Sword alone allowed Feng Yin to imagine its formidable might.

Xie Jingyuan sheathed his sword. "The Cyan Dragon commands the power of wind and thunder, and is accompanied by both.

"As long as you successfully trigger the state of the Di Lie Dragon Roar, any opponent fighting you will be affected by the high-frequency oscillation even if only your weapons clash. They will feel an unbearable numbness, greatly reducing their bodily control."

He continued, "And that’s only an added effect. In fact, if someone is struck by the blade in this state, it will cause an open wound that is extremely difficult to treat."

Then, Xie Jingyuan checked the time and smiled. "There are still a few hours before my appointed time with Old Ding, so I’ll teach you the essentials of this technique first.

"But let me warn you beforehand: the difficulty of learning this Fixed Form is extremely high. You must be prepared for a long period of grueling Cultivation."

Xiao Yu confidently put her hands on her hips. "Don’t worry, Master! I have completely turned over a new leaf. Now that I’m fully focused on Martial Arts, I’ll definitely learn it quickly."

Beside her, Feng Yin also wore an expression of anticipation.

Such a special technique might not technically be Extraordinary, but how did its displayed effects differ from it?

Regardless, learning it first was the priority.

A few hours later, in a car heading toward the suburbs of Coastal City.

Xie Jingyuan smiled as he asked, "Xiao Yu, Feng Yin, do you know why I didn’t teach you the new Fixed Form at the Sword Hall?"

Feng Yin and Xiao Yu exchanged a glance.

Xiao Yu rolled her eyes playfully and said with a grinning face, "Because Master likes us, so you’re giving us special tutoring!"

Xie Jingyuan smiled and shook his head. "It wouldn’t be wrong to call it special tutoring. I brought the Dragon and Snake Swordsmanship from the Yin Yang Sword Sect, but not just anyone is qualified to learn them."

Xiao Yu immediately jumped in smugly, "Like those young masters and misses at the Sword Hall who only became your disciples to curry favor with me, right?"

Xie Jingyuan nodded slightly and cast a glance at her. "Don’t get too full of yourself, Xiao Yu. If it weren’t for your recent determination to cultivate seriously, I wouldn’t have passed the Cyan Dragon Secret Sword on to you."

"Ah..." Being clever, Xiao Yu instantly grasped what Xie Jingyuan meant.

Unless someone was wholeheartedly dedicated to Martial Arts, Xie Jingyuan wouldn’t impart high-level Martial Arts to them.

Therefore, just like those other young masters and misses, even after studying for a year, she would at most only have access to "Entry-level Forms" like Dragon Transformation in Jiao Swordsmanship or Snake Slaughter Poison in Snake Swordsmanship...

If she hadn’t met Feng Yin this time, it was highly likely she still wouldn’t know the Cyan Dragon Secret Sword existed.

She obediently lowered her head. "Master, I understand. I will practice Martial Arts seriously from now on."

Xie Jingyuan said mildly, "Xiao Yu, you are incredibly talented. Among all the children I’ve met, you’re second only to Feng Yin, and not a bit inferior to Ren Bai.

"Even if you only start working hard now, your future achievements won’t be any lower than mine."

His expression gradually turned serious. "Feng Yin, Xiao Yu, we are in an unprecedented era.

"Maybe in five or ten years, maybe next year, or perhaps next month or even tomorrow, the world could undergo a massive upheaval at any moment. When that time comes, only truly powerful individuals will have the strength to protect themselves."

Xie Jingyuan let out a long sigh. "Therefore, cultivate well and do not slack off."

Xiao Yu only half-understood, but she obediently agreed anyway.

Feng Yin, however, caught a different implication in Xie Jingyuan’s words.

Having crossed over from Earth, he knew exactly what a normal country should look like and had already deduced that the prevailing martial culture in this world concealed some hidden truths.

Now that Xie Jingyuan had brought this up, it vaguely confirmed his suspicions.

So, this world was currently in a period where a drastic change could occur at any time?

A Spiritual Qi Revival?

An Otherworld invasion?

Or something else entirely?

It wasn’t appropriate to ask too much right now, but it was enough to put Feng Yin on high alert.

Regardless, he had to continue growing stronger!