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Chapter 442 Ten thousand swords return to the clan
450 Chapters: Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin

His flying sword, imbued with a sharp sword intent, utterly destroyed the bald creature's flying sword.

The bald creature has fewer and fewer flying swords, and its sword control technique is becoming increasingly difficult.

Finally, on the fifth day, Xu Ran's dozens of flying swords formed a sharp cone, instantly piercing through the bald creature's last defensive flying sword and then penetrating its body.

Chi Chi Chi!
The bald-headed creature disintegrates.

[Trial complete, number of defeats: 8]

[Reward: Ten Thousand Swords Return to One (Beginner)]

A flash of gray light, and the bald creature reappeared.

The ninth trial is the incantation.

The bald creature's body emitted powerful energy fluctuations.

It formed hand seals and silently chanted ancient incantations.

In an instant, various powerful energy attacks condensed in the space: flames, ice spikes, wind blades, and lightning swept in from all directions.

In Xu Ran's "consciousness", the rules emerged: learn and release the opponent's techniques, and whoever exhausts the opponent's energy or defeats them first wins.

Xu Ran's body also began to form hand seals, mimicking the bald creature's incantations and energy flow.

However, his initial incantation was released crookedly, and its power was greatly reduced.

Incantations are one of the most direct means of attack for cultivators, requiring a profound understanding of the energy of heaven and earth and strong control over it.

The gray markings began to analyze the incantation released by the bald creature. They analyzed the composition of the energy, the frequency of the incantation, the combination of hand gestures, and even the way it drew upon the energy of heaven and earth.

[Analysis completion rate: 18%]

[Analysis completion rate: 40%]

Xu Ran's spellcasting became increasingly precise and powerful. The flames he released were hotter, the ice spikes sharper, the wind blades faster, and the lightning more violent.

The bald creature possesses a wide variety of magical techniques, all of which are incredibly powerful.

However, Xu Ran's learning speed put it on the defensive once again. Xu Ran could instantly learn the techniques it unleashed and then counterattack with even greater speed and power.

"Is this the essential understanding of the incantation?"

"He's not memorizing by rote. He's directly replicating the rules!"

The remnant souls murmured to themselves.

The learning of techniques usually requires a long period of arduous practice and enlightenment, but this "container" seems to skip all the process and directly touches the core of the techniques.

Xu Ran unleashed an increasing variety of spells, each more powerful than the last. He was even able to fuse multiple spells together to create even more potent attacks.

The bald creature's energy was rapidly depleting, and its magic was becoming less threatening.

Finally, on the fourth day, Xu Ran's body simultaneously released dozens of powerful spells, forming a destructive energy torrent that completely devoured the bald creature.

Boom!

The bald-headed creature disintegrates.

[Trial complete, number of defeats: 9]

[Reward: Origin of All Laws (Beginner)]

A flash of gray light, and the bald creature reappeared.

The tenth trial is a formation.

A complex light instantly shone beneath the bald creature's feet, forming a powerful array. This array could enhance itself, weaken its enemies, and even launch direct attacks.

In Xu Ran's "consciousness", the rules emerged: within the designated area, whoever can set up the formation faster and stronger, and use the formation to defeat the opponent, will win.

Light began to emanate from beneath Xu Ran's feet as he attempted to set up an array. However, his initial array was weak and unstable, quickly collapsing.

Formations are an important auxiliary means for cultivators, requiring a deep understanding of space, energy, and runes, as well as mastery of complex formation techniques.

The gray mark began to analyze the bald creature's array. It analyzed the array's structure, the combination of runes, the flow of energy, and its compatibility with the space.

[Analysis completion rate: 20%]

[Analysis completion rate: 45%]

The array Xu Ran set up became increasingly stable, and its light grew stronger. He began to be able to set up various small arrays for offense and defense in an instant.

The bald creature's formation was incredibly sophisticated and ever-changing. It could adjust its formation at any time according to the battle situation, causing Xu Ran a great deal of trouble.

But Xu Ran's learning speed made it despair once again.

He not only learned the bald creature's formation, but he was even able to set up the same formation in a shorter time and slightly increase its power.

"An instant-cast formation? How is that possible!"

"It wasn't instantaneous. He understood all the nodes and energy flow of the formation in an instant and directly materialized it!"

The remnant souls cried out in alarm.

Setting up an array takes time, and the more complex the array, the longer it takes. Xu Ran's performance, however, has surpassed the usual instantaneous casting; it's as if he is the array itself!
Xu Ran set up more and more formations, and the types of formations became more and more diverse.

He can freely combine various formations, including trap formations, kill formations, defensive formations, and illusion formations, to form a powerful array system.

The bald creature's formations were rendered ineffective against Xu Ran. As soon as its formations took shape, they were countered or destroyed by Xu Ran's even faster-deployed formations.

Finally, on the fifth day, Xu Ran's body simultaneously deployed dozens of powerful killing formations, completely surrounding the bald creature, and then activated them instantly.

The roar shook the very air!
The bald-headed creature disintegrates.

[Trial complete, number of defeats: 10]

[Reward: Source of Ten Thousand Arrays (Beginner)]

A flash of gray light, and the bald creature reappeared.

The eleventh trial is inscription.

Dense gray runes began to appear on the bald creature's body surface.

These runes were like living things, leaping and flashing, radiating powerful energy fluctuations.

It can enhance itself through these runes, or directly unleash the runes to launch an attack.

In Xu Ran's "consciousness," the rules emerged: learn and inscribe runes on yourself or in space, and use the runes to defeat your opponents.

Runes began to appear on Xu Ran's body surface. However, his initial runes were dim and loosely structured, and quickly disappeared.

Inscription is an ancient art that involves carving runes with special powers onto a medium to achieve various effects.

It requires precise control of energy and a deep understanding of rune structure.

The gray markings began to analyze the inscriptions on the bald creature.

It analyzes the lines, structure, energy flow, and how the runes are integrated with the body or space.

[Analysis completion rate: 25%]

[Analysis completion rate: 50%]

The runes on Xu Ran's body became clearer and clearer, and the light became brighter and brighter.

He began to be able to freely inscribe runes on various parts of his body to enhance his strength, speed, and defense. He could even project the runes to create various attacks and effects.

The runes on the bald creature were powerful and bizarre, granting it various incredible abilities. However, Xu Ran's learning speed put it in a difficult position once again. Xu Ran could learn the runes it inscribed in an instant and then inscribe stronger and more effective versions on himself.

"My God, he can even master inscriptions instantly?"

"This goes beyond 'learning'. This is 'copying'!"

The remnant souls felt their very souls tremble. The inscriptions were the crystallization of the wisdom of countless generations of sages, and each rune contained profound mysteries.

This "container" seems to possess a terrifying ability to instantly analyze and copy all runes.

The inscriptions on Xu Ran's body increased in number and their light grew brighter.

He can even combine different inscriptions to create even more powerful composite effects. The rune attacks he unleashes are incredibly powerful and varied.

The runes on the bald creature no longer held an advantage. Their effects were suppressed or negated by Xu Ran's stronger runes.

Finally, on the fourth day, Xu Ran's body was covered with countless shining runes, forming a powerful whole.

He unleashed a punch, carrying the power of countless inscriptions, completely engulfing the bald creature.

boom!
The bald-headed creature disintegrates.

[Trial complete, number of defeats: 11]

[Reward: Myriad Symbols Return to One (Beginner)]

A flash of gray light, and the bald creature reappeared.

The twelfth trial is a test of physical strength.

The rules are silent, but they clearly emerge in one's "consciousness": in a fight under extreme conditions, whoever's physical body can withstand the opponent's attacks and persevere will win.

This is not just about simply taking a beating; it is about tempering and improving one's physical body while enduring the attack.

The bald creature's body exuded an aura as heavy and indestructible as a mountain.

Its fists, legs, and body have all become the most powerful weapons.

It didn't use any special techniques; it simply launched a primal attack on Xu Ran using pure physical strength.

Xu Ran's body was struck hard by the bald creature's attack, producing a dull thud.

His bones, muscles, and internal organs were shaking violently, as if they might collapse at any moment.

This time, the way gray marks are analyzed has changed dramatically.

It no longer analyzes the opponent's "moves," but rather analyzes the structure, density, strength, and regenerative ability of the opponent's "physical body," as well as how to unleash one's own potential by enduring attacks.

[Analysis completion rate: 30%]

[Analysis completion rate: 60%]

[Analysis completion rate: 90%]

As Xu Ran's body endured the attack, it began to undergo astonishing changes.

His skin hardened like rock, and his muscle fibers reorganized and strengthened at a visible rate. His bones cracked and popped as they became denser.

Each time he was hit, although accompanied by excruciating pain (if he could still feel pain), his body would become a little stronger.

It was as if the bald creature's attack was not meant to defeat him, but to help him undergo the ultimate tempering!

For the first time, genuine, undisguised shock was revealed in the bald creature's eyes (if it had any).
Physical cultivation is the most basic and also the most difficult of all cultivation systems.

It requires not only resources and techniques, but also a strong will to endure pain that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

The "container" in front of us has no will, but its physical body is improving at a speed that defies all common sense!
The remnant souls in the corner of the gray space let out unprecedented screams and cries!

"What...what is this?! How could his body grow like this?"

"This is no longer learning! This is devouring! He is devouring the physical laws manifested by the bald man!"

"Physical strength. This is the most crucial power! It requires countless years of accumulation and training!"

"He has no will, but that 'seed' is pushing this body to its limit in the simplest and most brutal way!"

The bald creature's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, as if it wanted to stop Xu Ran's physical improvement.

But no matter how powerful its attacks were, they could not stop Xu Ran's body from becoming stronger.

Xu Ran's body has become a sponge that can absorb attacks infinitely and convert them into its own power.

A faint gray glow even began to appear on the surface of his skin, as if resonating with the mark between his eyebrows.

His strength grew increasingly terrifying, his speed increased, and his defense became increasingly impenetrable.

The bald creature's punches were no longer effective in causing him harm. On the contrary, every time Xu Ran's body rebounded, it made the bald creature tremble.

Finally, on the seventh day, Xu Ran's body had reached an incredible level of strength. He simply stood there, exuding an oppressive aura like that of an ancient god or demon.

The bald creature's attacks were like tickling him.

Under the control of the gray mark, Xu Ran slowly raised his fist.

This punch had no fancy moves, no overwhelming energy, only the purest and ultimate physical strength.

boom!
This punch seemed to contain the essence of countless eras of physical cultivation, and the results of tempering beyond the limit.

The bald creature's seemingly indestructible body shattered like fragile glass under that punch!

It let out a silent roar filled with endless shock and resentment before its body completely dissipated into specks of light.

[Trial complete, number of defeats: 12]

[Reward: Primordial Undying Body (Beginner Level)]

Congratulations on completing all the trials in the Fourth Space.

Total number of trials: 12

Number of defeats within seven days: 12

[Received the highest-level trial reward.]

[Reward has been sent.]

The gray space began to ripple, as if something was about to be opened.

Xu Ran stood still, the gray mark between his eyebrows flashing with an unprecedented intensity.

It absorbed all the rewards from the twelve trials, the true essence fragments of the twelve arts, and the final, most core reward of the physical body's origin.

Its power has been enhanced in an unimaginable way.

Its container has also become more powerful than ever before.

Xu Ran's eyes remained a deathly gray, empty and cold.

He was no longer that unruly and proud young man, but a "container" that was completely controlled!
A perfect weapon meticulously crafted for the coming of darkness!

After fulfilling its mission, the gray space began to slowly decompose, turning into countless tiny gray light spots that, like fireflies, surrounded Xu Ran's quietly standing body.

Those lingering souls imprisoned in the corner had completely lost all their luster. Like sculptures weathered by countless eras, they carried eternal despair and vanished without a trace in the final moments of this collapsing space.

Their existence is merely to witness the growth of the "seed," or rather, to provide nourishment and a reference for the "container."

Xu Ran, or rather this body completely occupied by the "seed," now had a gray mark between his eyebrows that seemed to have its own life, pulsating and emitting an indescribable eerie light.

(End of this chapter)