From Five Animal Exercises to being hailed as a saint and ancestor

The wound on his shoulder was treated with the best wound medicine.

Under the powerful nourishment of Qi and blood from the twelve levels of meridian opening, it has begun to heal slowly, leaving only a slight lingering pain.

Yao Mengkang sat cross-legged in the quiet room, not in a hurry to heal his injuries, but instead focused all his attention on the depths of his mind.

The black jade slip containing the "Thousand Waves Slash" was pressed against his forehead. With its icy touch, a powerful and complex torrent of thoughts surged into his sea of ​​consciousness.

Waves! Endless waves!

In my mind, there are no specific moves or diagrams, only a mood, a rhythm.

It felt as if I were standing on a boundless ocean, watching the waves crash against the shore.

One wave after another, the new wave pushes the old wave forward, the power keeps accumulating, and the momentum keeps rising endlessly!

Each wave of energy circulation is extremely complex and tricky, demanding the highest level of resilience and width of the meridians, as well as the most precise control over the output of energy.

Ordinary cultivators at the Opening Meridian Realm would probably struggle to even complete the circulation of Yuan Power in the first form; forcing them to cultivate would only damage their meridians.

"It's indeed difficult..." Yao Mengkang realized in his heart.

This swordsmanship is truly extraordinary; its conception is far superior to any martial art he had ever encountered before.

If the first three moves of the incomplete scroll could be mastered, their power would likely rival that of many complete Xuan-rank martial arts techniques.

It's hard.

Just then, that invisible fluctuation entered his mind once again.

Yao Mengkang felt as if countless data streams were flashing, colliding, and recombining wildly in his mind.

The originally obscure and difficult-to-understand imagery of the waves began to be broken down into the most basic elements: the trajectory of primordial particles, the formula for energy conduction efficiency, the optimal angle for musculoskeletal exertion, and so on…

This fluctuation was unlike anything known to exist, but Yao Mengkang was able to understand its significance.

[The original "Thousand Waves Overlapping Force" technique was found to place an excessive burden on the meridians. The resilience and unique conductivity of the twelfth hidden meridian, the "Dragon Spine Meridian," can be utilized to divert some of the explosive energy, reducing pressure on the main meridians and simultaneously enhancing the penetrating power of the blade.]

[The original Yuan Power burst points were detected to be too concentrated. The Yuan Power output curve can be adjusted from 'pulse-type' to 'step-progressive' to fully utilize the advantage of the fast recovery speed of the twelve levels of Yuan Power to achieve a more sustained 'surge' effect.]

[The cultivation technique has been optimized. The new cultivation technique is "Thousand Waves Overlapping Peaks Technique"]

That stone bead can not only sense the emotions of those around it, but can even optimize cultivation techniques...

In an instant, a stream of information about a new cultivation technique, crystal clear and seemingly tailor-made for him, perfectly integrated into the depths of his memory.

The originally complex and difficult path of Yuan energy circulation has become much smoother and more efficient.

Many obstacles that would normally require brute force to overcome were cleverly bypassed or easily resolved by utilizing his unique meridian advantages.

More importantly, the optimized technique perfectly combines the meaning of "overlapping waves" with his solid foundation and powerful physique achieved through twelve levels of meridian opening.

It is no longer just a superposition of elemental power, but also incorporates the vibration of blood and qi and the explosion of physical strength!

The new "Thousand Waves Overlapping Edge Technique" no longer pursues the simple goal of "one wave stronger than the next".

Instead, it is described as "waves upon waves, with unparalleled sharpness!"

Each strike is not only an impact of Yuan energy, but also carries the "sharpness" condensed from his vast blood and qi, multiplying its penetrating and destructive power!

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!" Yao Mengkang was overjoyed.

This stone bead can not only sense the emotions of others, but can even optimize and deduce cultivation techniques; it's simply heaven-defying!

He transformed a difficult-to-cultivate fragment into the perfect weapon for killing!

But how can I actively activate it? Never mind, let's look at the cultivation method first.

He immediately immersed himself in understanding the new sword technique, forgetting the passage of time and the pain in his shoulder.

His hands unconsciously made empty gestures in the air, mimicking the trajectory of a sword strike.

The internal energy flowed slowly along the optimized path, becoming familiar with that unique "overlapping wave" rhythm.

A day passes in the blink of an eye.

When Yao Mengkang opened his eyes again, it felt as if an invisible blade had swept across the quiet room, and the air trembled slightly.

His eyes held a restrained glint, yet possessed an indescribable sharpness.

He got up and went to the open space in the courtyard. Although he had no knife in his hand, he made his fingers into a knife shape and slowly began to practice.

At first, he was a little awkward, but soon his movements became smooth.

With a flick of the finger, the faint sound of surging tides could be heard in the air.

The energy within vibrates and overlaps at a unique frequency at the fingertips.

Although it didn't actually erupt, the restrained power caused the surrounding dust to ripple slightly.

"First move, Layered Waves, rise!"

He let out a low shout and slashed forward with his finger!

Although there was no target, an invisible burst of energy shot out and left a shallow white mark on the courtyard wall several feet away. Around the mark were fine cracks, like ripples on water!

"Done!" Yao Mengkang finished his movements, a satisfied smile on his face.

Although it's only a preliminary grasp, the number of layers of elemental energy stacking is still insufficient, and the technique of exerting force is far from proficient.

But with the right direction, its power is already beginning to show! The potential of this "Thousand Waves Overlapping Edge Technique" far exceeds his expectations.

With the basics of swordsmanship mastered, the next step is to find a suitable weapon.

After tidying up briefly, he set off for another important location in the academy—the Spirit Artifact Pavilion.

The Spirit Artifact Pavilion is very different in style from the Spirit Affairs Pavilion and Spirit Storage Pavilion in the outer courtyard.

The entire building resembles a giant furnace, cast entirely from dark red metal.

Even before getting close, one can feel a scorching heat and the faint sound of metal clashing.

Stepping inside, a wave of heat hits you.

The interior space is extremely large, filled with countless transparent glass display cases.

It displays all kinds of weapons, armor, and ornaments, from ordinary iron to magical artifacts that shimmer with spiritual light.

Many disciples lingered here, making their selections.

A burly man with broad shoulders, a thick waist, and bronze skin, dressed in the attire of a Spirit Artifact Pavilion steward, stepped forward and spoke in a booming voice:

"Junior brother, what type of weapon do you want? Any weapon from our Spirit Weapon Pavilion is guaranteed to be top-notch!"

Yao Mengkang cupped his hands and said, "Senior brother, I would like to choose a sword, a long sword."

"A knife? This way, please." The burly butler's eyes lit up, and he led him to the knife display area on the side.

The scene was filled with flashing blades of various shapes and sizes: heavy, rustic ghost-head blades, scimitars with astonishing curves, and slender, thin willow-leaf blades.

Yao Mengkang's gaze swept across the area and finally settled on a row of swords whose design resembled the "Tang Hengdao" swords in his memory.

But the details on the longsword are different.

These knives are straight and long, with an elegant curve in the blade and double blood grooves, making them look both sharp and powerful.

"Junior brother has excellent taste!" the steward said enthusiastically upon seeing this.

"This was forged by our weapon refiners in imitation of the ancient 'Horizontal Blade,' but with improvements made to the materials and structure."

The blade is slightly wider than the ancient version, increasing the power of chopping.

The length was increased by three inches, which facilitated thrusting and maintaining distance.

Made of refined cold iron mixed with a small amount of stardust, it is incredibly tough and sharp, reaching the level of a spirit weapon!

He pointed to a long sword that was dark all over and whose blade gleamed with a cold, eerie light.

"For example, this 'Cloud Splitter' is a low-grade Xuan-level spiritual weapon."

The core restriction can slightly amplify the conduction of fire-attribute elemental energy, adding extra fire-attribute power to sword strikes. Price: 8,000 contribution points.

Yao Mengkang's gaze fell on "Cracking Clouds," and his heart stirred slightly.

He held out his hand, gesturing for the deacon to take out the knife.

The long sword was in my hand; it felt slightly heavy and substantial.

The handle is wrapped in some kind of unidentified black animal hide, which feels comfortable and close to the hand.

He swung the blade lightly, the sound of it cutting through the air sharp and the blade gleaming coldly, as if it could slice through the air itself.

He tried to inject his internal energy, and it flowed smoothly, making the dark luster of the blade seem even stronger.

He felt a faint resonance with the "Thousand Waves Overlapping Edge Technique" that he had just comprehended.

"This is it!" Yao Mengkang said without hesitation.

The 8,000 contribution points nearly emptied his prize money from the competition and most of his savings.

However, a suitable spiritual weapon can greatly enhance one's strength, especially in perilous secret realms.

After paying the contribution points and completing the formalities, the "Cloud Splitter" blade officially belonged to Yao Mengkang.

Holding the new knife, Yao Mengkang returned to his residence.

He gently stroked the cold blade, and a feeling of blood connection welled up within him.

He practiced the "Thousand Waves Overlapping Edge Technique" again in the courtyard. This time, holding a physical longsword, the feeling was completely different!

"laugh!"

The blade flashed out like a bolt of lightning, and the Yuan energy surged along the optimized path, layering on the blade, creating a loud tidal sound in the air!

With a single swipe of the blade, a piece of blue granite, which had served as a test stone in the distance, silently cracked open with a smooth fissure, its cross-section as smooth as a mirror!

Its power is many times greater than when it's empty-handed!

Yao Mengkang sheathed his sword and stood there, a surge of heroic spirit rising within him. With his swordsmanship newly mastered and a spiritual weapon in hand, he felt as if he had been reborn.

Now, everything is ready, and all that remains is for the secret realm to open.

He looked toward the direction of the mountain behind the academy, his eyes sharp as knives.

Meteorite Realm, here I come!