Ten Directions Sword Master

Chapter 70 The Seven Apertures Exquisite Sword Heart

Lu Li dared not blink, even as sweat streamed into his eyes and the white sword light made them sting and ache.

I never imagined that someone could master so many sword techniques, or that someone could replicate the Twenty-Four Solar Terms Sword Technique in less than half an hour.

Oh, it's not a human, it's the spirit of a white ape that has existed for tens of thousands of years.

Indeed, he failed to grasp the true meaning of the solar terms; his sword moves were ambiguous, having form but lacking spirit.

But when he tried it a second and third time, his expression changed drastically.

The sword techniques used by the White Ape Sword were becoming increasingly similar to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, and already possessed some of the charm of the four seasons.

Of course, it was impossible for this old ape to grasp the true meaning of the sword technique and the seventy-two lunar mansions in an instant.

Instead, it uses its vast collection of martial arts techniques to find a similar sword intent to replace it and forcefully imitate it.

Although it cannot compare to the original, nor can it integrate all six swords into one or even the seasonal elements, the individual sword techniques can still be replicated to a degree of seven or eight tenths or even higher.

This is absolutely incredible!

He could easily find the sword intent that replaced the solar terms, and not just one, but a full ten solar terms.

Of course, even if a human warrior possessed such talent and ability, it would be impossible for them to do this.

With such a short lifespan, why not focus on breaking through to higher realms instead of engaging in this intricate carving?

Lu Li was being pushed to his limit. His swordsmanship was stronger and his cultivation was higher than Lu Li's.

They have keen insight and are always the first to see the truth.

His aura vanished into nothingness, and he remained leisurely throughout the fight, as if he hadn't exerted his full strength and had no weaknesses to be seen.

Even when it comes to temperament, can anyone be more patient and less emotionally volatile than an old ape who has lived for tens of thousands of years, oblivious to the passage of time and only focused on martial arts?

But he did not despair and was still desperately looking for a chance to turn things around.

The reason he hasn't used that sword yet is because he knows he only has one chance.

If they cannot win, a martial arts master like the White Ape will not let go of any exposed weaknesses.

The white ape swept its longsword around, dispelling the cicadas' chirping, and then suddenly thrust its sword forward with a backhand motion.

Extremely abrupt and counterintuitive, yet straightforward and fast enough to be unstoppable, it is exactly the imitation of the "Autumn Equinox" sword style.

However, in its hands, it loses some of the coldness of splitting stone like cutting paper, and gains a touch of stunning beauty.

This was clearly due to a failure to comprehend the seasonal energy and the use of other sword intents instead.

"Now is the time!"

A glint flashed in Lu Li's eyes. Man and sword became one, and the six swords of the Autumn Division flowed together. With the move "Autumn Wind Golden Qi Slash Cause and Effect," the white ape was forced to withdraw its sword and retreat instantly.

The cicadas chirped again, and the white ape retreated once more.

The chill froze his hair, causing the martial arts master to show hesitation and difficulty for the first time, unsure of how to deal with it.

With its martial arts reserves, it is certainly not helpless, but it is not easy to find a sword move with similar true meaning that involves the principles of law in the foundation building stage.

He retreated three steps, his momentum shattered, but he managed to regain his footing.

He leaped lightly into the air, and a silver mirror appeared behind him, rotating and capturing the moment the cicadas chirped. A flash of sword light then flew out and clung to the white longsword.

The Legend of Sword and Fairy: Shadow Reflection!

Similarly, sword techniques at the Dharma Body level completely replicate the opponent's moves and send them back the way they came.

Paying such a high price, and with such an extremely high level of difficulty in cultivation, only to obtain the same sword strike as the opponent, one can imagine how cold this sword technique is.

For the white ape, using this sword technique was the worst possible choice.

This means that it cannot surpass Lu Li in its own swordsmanship and can only imitate him poorly with the Zhaoying Immortal Sword.

Ding!

The tips of the two swords collided precisely, the shockwaves pushed outwards, shattering the surrounding bookshelves into pieces and sending papers flying everywhere.

The autumn chill was biting, and the golden light soared to the sky. Both the man and the ape fell backward, their two swords flying out of their hands.

This was the first time Lu Li had felt the Autumn Equinox Golden Qi Slash strike his own body. Fortunately, the white ape's momentum was taken away, and it took three steps back, which weakened the sword's force.

It is not in harmony with the autumn season, and unlike Lu Li, it cannot dispel much of the cold and killing intent, and can return to normal first.

He reached behind his back and pulled out the raging waves, transforming the knife into a sword and unleashing Xia Zhi's strike.

A great sun rose, the sunbeam burned the sky, and the sword slashed the white ape.

The old ape smiled and watched the raging waves split it in two. Amidst the scattered fragments, the white ape clasped its hands together and nodded in acknowledgment.

When it disappeared, it did not scatter in all directions of the library, but instead fell onto the top of the head and returned to the Crimson Fire Secret Realm.

"You won?"

Lu Li's chest heaved, and only at this moment did he dare to confirm that he had truly defeated the white ape and killed the spirit of this invincible demon.

"Fortunately, the old ape insisted on using the corresponding sword technique to counter the attack, which gave me a chance—otherwise, it would have been a lose-lose situation, and I might not have been able to kill it and would have had to retreat in a sorry state."

In summary, the outcome of the final battle was truly decided by the smallest of margins.

A single wrong decision or a change of direction can lead to a different outcome.

"It's really fortunate that I have a second weapon. I'm not at the level where I can use any flying flower or falling leaf as a weapon yet; my internal strength is far too weak."

He wrapped the raging waves twice, then hoisted it back onto his back before picking up the cicada's song.

Unexpectedly, the white ape's longsword was also stuck in the floor not far away, unlike the other demon spirits' weapons that had disappeared along with their master.

"Could it be that this is the reward for slaying the white ape? And the treasured weapon I've been searching for has finally come to fruition?"

When he reached out to grab it, the white longsword swayed like an illusion, and he found nothing.

It changed shape, leaving a cluster of transparent crystals on the ground.

There are seven golden veins on it, intertwining back and forth, shaped like a seven-hole flute, with different colored halos flowing in each hole.

"A magical weapon that can change shape? Or some kind of spiritual material I've never seen before, or perhaps the legendary innate qi?"

Lu Li did not believe that killing the white ape would only yield an ordinary item, and that it had nothing to do with luck; that would completely contradict the original intention of the Crimson Fire Fairy Child in setting up the secret realm.

The academy's seniors only need to distract the white ape or the white dragon to have a chance to obtain the innate qi.

He killed him outright; he couldn't possibly fall short of that standard.

A sword heart with seven orifices!

Upon handling the transparent crystal, which felt cool and refreshing, the information containing these words appeared in Lu Li's mind.

However, there was no further explanation on its specific uses or how to use it.

He carefully placed it close to his body, preparing to find some ancient books to slowly peruse when he got back.

Judging from the name, it should be related to Kendo.

If it were on par with innate qi, its value would be unimaginably high.

"Senior Brother Lu, you actually won!"

Song Yuming had just closed her mouth, clearly indicating that she did not believe Lu Li could win until the very end.

She was so shocked that she was stunned for a while.

"Just lucky—come with me and search this library to see if we find anything else."

Lu Li subconsciously told himself that the only benefit of killing the white ape was the Seven Aperture Exquisite Sword Heart.

But I'm still not giving up. I'd like to take advantage of the last bit of time to read through another cultivation technique.

Unfortunately, there wasn't a single thing in the library that caught my eye.

He thought the ancient books on the bookshelf were martial arts manuals used by the white ape.

When they opened the scroll, which wasn't torn, they found it was full of blank pages, without a single word.

This applies not only to this volume, but to all the books.

After all that, the white ape was holding a scripture that only had a title page and no content.

Lu Li had a premonition, so she could accept it.

On the contrary, Song Yuming was greatly disappointed and ran up and down the three-story library, trying to find something.

"Alright, quiet down—the secret realm is about to close, and we have no idea what awaits us outside!"

Lu Li suppressed the cicadas' chirping, gradually concealing his joy, and prepared for a great battle.

This time in the Crimson Fire Secret Realm, by a twist of fate, not only was the planned operation completed perfectly, but Kong Zhao's attack also led to the selection of the seclusion talisman location in the Floating Island World.

As a result, even the harvest from the hermitage talisman far exceeded expectations.

As long as the Yingtian Academy incident hadn't happened, it could be considered a perfect ending.

"Stay far away from the other four academy disciples, call out to Nan Henshui, get close to Dean Yu, survival is the priority—"

He repeated the instructions to Song Yuming again, saying that no matter what Yingtian Academy planned, it was always good to do more preparation.

"If there are indeed several Refinement Gods lying in ambush, it would be of no benefit for them to attack Dean Yu and the others in advance. They cannot simply win and leave, and it would also cause a commotion. Therefore, the moment we appear is the moment when Yingtian Academy will make its move."

"Perhaps Dean Yu and the others haven't discovered Yingtian Academy's scheme yet. Should I immediately expose it after we leave, or wait for an opportunity to pass on a message?"

Having gone through all the possible scenarios in his mind, Lu Li was determined to do everything in his power.

So what if he might be facing a Refining Spirit expert? It doesn't mean he has to surrender.

As time ticked by, dotted lines appeared in the sky above the Crimson Fire Secret Realm, connecting this world like tracks.

Only at this point can everyone clearly realize that they are not in the real world, but in a separate secret space.

The sky grew increasingly white, so pale that one could almost see the view on the other side of the sky.

All the surviving disciples of the four academies stood up, craning their necks in anticipation, waiting with different emotions for the Crimson Fire Secret Realm to close.

The gray hill shook and then glowed with a hazy red light again.

Everyone knows that the Crimson Fire Secret Realm is about to end.

Gu Jingyi straightened her tall hat, licked her lips, and a rare hint of nervousness appeared on her face.

As a direct descendant of the Gu family of Kuaiji, he showed outstanding talent from a young age and was highly valued by the elders of the clan.

Furthermore, as he grew up, he became handsome and refined, and the elders liked to keep him by their side.

Not to mention the Earth Ranking experts, he had even paid respects to two Heaven Ranking masters who were rarely seen.

But that was as a junior member of the Tong family, accompanying the elder, with a mindset of looking up to him with awe and reverence.

Now, he will face Zhai Baishi, who ranks 29th on the Earth Ranking, as an opponent, and a life-or-death battle may break out.

I entered the burglar's cell precisely for this moment, so what are you afraid of?

Gu Jingyi slowly drew her sword, which was pure white and seemed a little too long.

He closed his eyes, his breathing gradually calmed, and focused on his sword, hoping to catch Zhai Baishi the moment he appeared.

If we can delay them for a while, we can sprinkle some perfume powder on them to make them reveal their whereabouts.

Along the way, a steady stream of powerful cultivators will arrive to deplete Zhai Baishi's stamina.

Until this person, having achieved perfect spiritual cultivation, is completely left within the territory of the Great Chu.