Swallowing the Stars: The Wind Sword Master.

Chapter 5 Understanding and Unleashing Power

Ning Ze was eager to conduct the experiment.

He slowly closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them, a glint of brilliance flashing in them. He uttered a low shout, "Go!"

His figure moved like the wind, his sword flashing across the sky.

"Good lad!"

Ning Hua grinned, this speed was unlike that of someone who had just reached the intermediate level of warrior.

He held his knife in front of him, waiting for the longsword to strike.

"clang!"

The swords clashed, producing a clear and resounding clang.

Feeling the power in his hand, Ning Hua's eyes widened, and he exclaimed in surprise, "A high-level warrior?"

His son passed the martial arts assessment just over a week ago, so how did he become a high-level warrior now?

"Are there any high-level warriors?"

Ning Ze pondered for a moment, and he roughly understood what was going on. This sudden increase in power was the result of exerting force. Previously, when his sword technique broke through to the specialization level, he unconsciously used it for speed.

Ning Hua was far less composed. He strode over, grabbed Ning Ze's arms with both hands, his eyes wide like a bull's, and exclaimed excitedly, "Son, what happened? How did you become a high-level warrior so quickly? A high-level warrior in just half a month? This…"

The strength of each level is doubled. A quasi-martial artist weighs over 900kg. By using the Five Hearts Towards Heaven style to absorb cosmic energy for the first time, an average person gains about 600kg. Gaining 1000kg makes one an elite, and gaining over 2000kg makes one a genius.

Ning Ze absorbed the first cosmic energy and his power increased by 1200kg, bringing his physical strength to nearly 2100kg, which only qualifies him as an elite. After participating in the martial arts assessment for a month, he gained another 100kg, and now he is close to the advanced warrior's 4000kg, which means he needs to increase his weight by more than 1700kg.

If the improvement speed is really that terrifying, one can become a junior warrior in a little over a month, an intermediate warrior in a little over three months, a senior warrior in a year, and a war god in two years!

Let alone elites, this is even more terrifying than geniuses; it is the most extraordinary of all geniuses.

Faced with his agitated father, Ning Ze was momentarily at a loss for words. He hesitated and said, "Dad, what I improved wasn't my physical abilities, but I think I've grasped the art of generating power?"

"Exerting force?"

Ning Hua's eyes widened even more, some even bloodshot. He trembled with excitement and fear.

"Son~"

"You didn't use your full power in the first half of the 'Swift Wind Sword Technique,' so you didn't steal the manual, did you?"

The secret manual is the honor and contribution of its creator. Sharing it with everyone to learn is a sign of generosity and kindness. Therefore, a large proportion of the money spent by buyers is donated to the creator.

If anyone dares to privately pass on the secret manual, it is an insult to the honor and contribution of the creator, and a provocation to the Extreme Martial Arts School!

Anyone caught spreading this message privately will be sentenced to death!

If Ning Ze really did learn it by stealing, then Ning Hua would rather his son never learn it!

"Dad, you think too highly of me. Where am I supposed to learn this by secret techniques?"

Ning Ze gave a wry smile, then said hesitantly, "Shouldn't I have figured this out myself?"

The second time he used the system to improve, Lao Tzu forced him to admit that he had figured it out himself, which made him somewhat embarrassed.

However, he wasn't such a rigid person. What method wouldn't improve one's strength? Countless people would be eager to do so, and he didn't feel awkward at all.

After all, some people are exceptionally talented, born with innate knowledge and extraordinary comprehension, and can create sword moves at will.

He didn't have that innate talent, but a system panel appeared later in life, which he considered his unique talent. This was his opportunity.

However, being a newcomer, he was still finding it a little difficult to adjust.

Ning Hua became anxious upon hearing this, "What do you mean by 'should'? Is this a joke? This is a matter of life and death!"

"What secret technique did you steal? I can't afford more, but I can still afford the first few levels!"

Ning Ze's eyes gradually became serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Dad, I truly figured it out on my own!"

His understanding of sword techniques during the advancement process was no less than that of others.

Others rely on sudden enlightenment, but he can achieve it simply by gaining experience. The subtleties of each move are all in his mind, but this process feels like something he has forcibly taken.

Since he had fully grasped the concept, he had nothing to be ashamed of admitting it, and he even secretly enjoyed the feeling.

Ning Hua was stunned. He opened his mouth wide but didn't know what to say. Did he realize it on his own?

Can he figure everything out on his own?

Is the exertion a joke?

That's a superb technique that amplifies power!

Double that, and that's a new level.

Three times more, that's two minor realms.

If someone's strength has just reached the level of a warrior general, and they can exert four times their power, then their strength will directly reach the advanced level, which is the peak of the warrior general level!

Such skills are extremely rare among warriors and powerful figures.

Because if you can master this technique, your cultivation speed will increase exponentially, your strength will double, your earning speed will increase, you will have more resources, the stimulation to your body will become stronger, and you may even break through age limits. Most people who can exert their power have already cultivated to the level of a war god!

It can be said that he suddenly realized the truth, and his future is bright.

This is still learning; you have to figure it out for yourself!

Yes, the current manuals are indeed the result of the insights gained by our predecessors, but apart from the manuals of a very few top experts, which are the top-tier manuals.

Most of the others don't have any techniques for exerting force in the first volume, and the techniques only appear in the second volume.

This is not just a secret manual, but the cultivation path of our predecessors!

The predecessors were only able to comprehend and exert their power after reaching a certain level of attainment, based on the secret manuals found in the ruins.

This is the limit of human capability; one can only comprehend and unleash its power after reaching a certain level.

As for learners... unless they are exceptionally talented, they really can't learn how to exert force at first; this is an insurmountable obstacle!

Even those whose success is determined by talent still need a certain foundation.

As for creation... that's utter nonsense.

A novice martial artist creating a power generation technique... This isn't a matter of genius or not; it's something never heard of before.

Ning Hua felt dizzy... He unconsciously tightened his grip, realizing that his son's talent was excessively exaggerated.

Ning Ze frowned deeply; his father's strength was five times that of his!

He feels like his arm is about to break!

"Dad, let go of me!"

Ning Hua snapped out of his daze, showing no sign of letting go. He anxiously asked, "How much strength do you have now?"

"My last strength test result was 2235kg," Ning Ze replied truthfully.

"2235kg. A few days have passed. That punch you just delivered definitely exceeded 4000kg, meaning you exerted 80% more force! Maybe even 90%! Almost double the power you had before!"

Ning Hua murmured to himself. After understanding this improvement, he loosened his grip on Ning Ze's arm and staggered two steps, only able to support himself with his gilded battle sword. This showed how shocked he was at that moment.

Steadying himself, Ning Hua roared frantically, "Come on, cut me!"

Ning Ze's eyelids twitched several times, but he still nodded seriously.

This time, he had much better control over that feeling.

Leaning slightly forward, he stepped forward, unconsciously channeling his power into his legs, propelling himself forward like an arrow, even faster than before!

Suddenly, Ning Ze stopped in his tracks, his bangs swaying slightly.

The force rose from the ground, traveled up his spine to his arm, and he drew his sword and slashed, like silver light falling on the moon!

"clang!"

The crisp sound of swords echoed in the training room.

Ning Hua was forced back two steps by this force. He released his grip, and the gilded battle sword fell to the ground with a clang.

Ning Ze was somewhat confused, and the next second, he was a little frightened.

Ning Hua laughed wildly, as if he had gone mad, the sound of his laughter causing the entire training room to tremble.

He laughed for three seconds, then flashed in front of Ning Ze, grabbed him in his arms, and laughed uncontrollably.

"Good son! Good son!"

"Hahaha!"

Ning Ze felt some pain, but he still had a slight smile on his face.

Because he could feel that ecstasy.

My father has been grieving for a long time!

A powerful warrior suddenly becomes crippled, which is almost like a peerless master whose martial arts have been completely destroyed.

Martial artists cultivate their bodies; their cultivation is about evolution.

It's heartbreaking enough that we can't improve our strength, but our glory has also vanished!

It's a pity that we can't hunt in the wilderness.

The sense of loss from being a glorious guardian of the base city to being protected is indescribable.

Physically disabled, and also feeling desolate.

Ning Hua was not defeated. Despite his limp, he was able to restore his strength to the level of a warrior general. He must have paid a much higher price than the average person.

So that in this dangerous era, we can have the power to protect this home.

Ninghua's greatest wishes are nothing more than a happy family and for her son to succeed.

They have the right to pursue happiness because they have strength, and Ning Ze has the strength to survive in the wilderness.

The two wishes are actually one.

Now that Ning Ze has been discovered to possess such talent, becoming a powerful figure seems within reach, so naturally he has the right to survive.

If Ning Ze achieves something in the future, it will be something for him to be proud of. The glory that once belonged to martial artists will return to him. He will feel even more proud because of his son.

Ning Hua patted Ning Ze's back several times, then turned around and pulled him outside, her smile almost eccentric.

"Father is even happier than when I first discovered the system's capabilities."

Ning Ze followed behind, watching with a smile. He had thought he would become his parents' pride, and he had always strived to do so, but he hadn't expected it to happen so soon.

"Hahaha!"

Ning Hua laughed wildly, appearing insane, and walked with a gait that showed no regard for family or friends.

On the first floor, Li Wan sat on the sofa with a strange expression. She was suppressing a smile, and the more she looked at Ning Hua, the more disgusted she became.

"What's wrong? Are you mad?"

Ning Hua put his arm around Ning Ze's shoulder and exclaimed, word by word, "My son! A peerless genius!"

Li Wan rolled her eyes. "You were the one who wanted to hit me before, and now you're praising me. I remember you were furious before I left! Now you're grinning like an idiot!"

Looking at Ning Ze, she said with a proud expression, "My son is definitely a genius!"

Ning Hua chuckled to himself, shook his head meaningfully, and said, "You don't understand!" After saying that, he let go of Ning Ze, went to the kitchen on the first floor, opened the liquor cabinet, took out two bottles of whiskey, and gulped down two mouthfuls.

"Ah~"

"Cool!"

Ning Ze watched with a smile on his face. To be honest, he had never seen his father so happy before.

He might have been happier when his sister was born, but he doesn't remember it.

"Virtue!"

Li Wan glanced at the madman over there, then walked over with a kind expression and took his hand. "What's wrong with your dad?"

Ning Ze raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Perhaps it's because I've grasped the essence of power generation?"

"Have you grasped the essence of power generation?"

Li Wan tilted her head and muttered it over and over again, then her two adorable big eyes widened, and she shouted in a sharp voice, "I've grasped the power!"

"what!"

"My son is a genius!"

After shouting, she excitedly hugged Ning Ze into her arms, her words becoming incoherent, sounding like she was chanting scriptures at the end.

Ning Ze lowered his head, pursed his lips, and smiled secretly. Then he raised his head and looked at his mother with a gentle smile and warm eyes.

Li Wan didn't quite understand the logic within martial arts practitioners.

She didn't know that not all secret manuals contain techniques for generating power.

He only knew that being able to comprehend and exert force made him a genius, and he released the surprise in his heart.

"what!"

He downed two bottles of baijiu (Chinese liquor) in one go.

Ning Hua let out a heavy sigh, finally venting her emotions and calming down her inner turmoil. She felt a little dizzy but also regained some clarity.

"Son! Let's go! Let's log into Extreme Home!"

The Limit House is the internal network of the Limit Martial Arts Academy, and only martial artists affiliated with the Limit Martial Arts Academy can log in.

This website has many functions and is divided into many sections, including a task-taking and task-posting function, a private chat function, a cultivation section, and a donation system.

The two most popular sections are the "Martial Arts Forum" and the "Online Shop".

The online marketplace is a treasure trove of everything imaginable, including all sorts of martial arts techniques, movement manuals, swordplay manuals, firearms, melee weapons, gene serums, and more—nothing is too strange to find.

This place contains everything a martial artist needs. No one dares to claim to be rich in this mall. Even a War God-level expert has a vast array of items, and most can only admire them from afar.

There's another forum that's purely a gathering place for martial arts practitioners to exchange information, whether it's about their experiences, discussing cultivation, or gathering intelligence...

"Dad, are we going to buy a secret manual?" Ning Ze asked excitedly.

"Yes. You need some cover right now," Ning Hua said earnestly.

"Cover?" Ning Ze was taken aback. "Hasn't the martial arts school always treated geniuses very well?"

Ning Hua's eyes widened, and he shouted, "Idiot!"

"You think you've created the technique for generating power? If you just want to learn it, even if you learn multiple levels, it doesn't matter. I'll just recommend it according to the normal procedure."

"However, your situation is different. Although I haven't tested it specifically, I feel that your power has almost doubled! Even the secret techniques of Master Hong and Thor only increase power by 70%, with each level increasing by 70%. The first level is only 1.4 times, and the second level is 2.1 times. You are now almost equivalent to the second level!"

"The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. Who knows who will come first? Each of the two major martial arts schools has half of their strongest members. Do you think things are peaceful inside?"

"Since you can figure it out on your own, learning other people's secrets should be very easy for you. While providing cover, you might even be able to apply the knowledge to other areas."

"You're still young! Come on, let's go upstairs and I'll have a good talk with you! Better safe than sorry. I'll ask someone I know for advice first."

Upon hearing this, Ning Ze suddenly realized that he had improved so much after exerting his strength!

There are indeed frequent clashes between the world's two major martial arts schools, the Ultimate Martial Arts School and the Thunder Martial Arts School.

If it were in a base city, the struggle between the two sides would be relatively restrained.

But what if you leave the base city?

Friction between martial artists is not as simple as just fighting; encounters in the wilderness often escalate into a life-or-death struggle.

A knight-errant uses his martial arts to break the law. If people were to learn of his extraordinary power-generating techniques, it could easily cause trouble. They couldn't handle it, and they really should find a backer.

"Dad, I've grown up. I just defeated you in the training room. You were much stronger than me!"

Ning Hua's face immediately turned red. He had thought that this kid had grasped the sword technique but didn't know what had just happened. Now that he had said it in the living room, it really made him lose face.

His eyes cautiously glanced to his side.

Li Wan watched with a smile, arms crossed, without saying a word, but her eyes seemed to say that her son had indeed grown up and could even defeat his father!

Ning Hua's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "The younger generation surpasses the older; isn't it normal for a son to be better than his father? Is that all you aspire to?"

"Besides, do you think I fought you at full strength? If I hadn't gone easy on you, you wouldn't have lasted three moves!"

Ning Ze nodded in deep agreement, his eyes darting thoughtfully before he said, "It's really inappropriate to consider you my rival right now. Don't worry, Dad, I'll surpass you as soon as possible!"

Ning Hua's eyes widened, his fists clenched so tightly that the veins on his arms bulged, and then he laughed and cursed, "You brat, you're still too green to challenge me!"

"Hurry up and come with me. If you dare say another word, I'll show you my true power!"

Ning Ze raised an eyebrow and obediently followed without saying a word. A wise man knows when to yield.

(End of this chapter)