Chapter 68: Sword Intent Seed!
“Sword Dao True Meaning!”
Ji Qing’s heart shook.
Previously, Saber Momentum had blocked Sword Dao True Meaning, so Ji Qing’s feeling was not profound.
But now, Saber Momentum had shattered.
Facing Sword Dao True Meaning directly, Ji Qing finally felt the terror of Sword Intent.
This Sword Intent seemed able to easily tear apart his consciousness, even annihilate his consciousness!
However, the Sword Dao True Meaning on the Sword Stele was ultimately like boundless water—once a bit was stimulated, it diminished by that amount.
After several hundred years, it was already very good that the Sword Stele could still retain Sword Dao True Meaning.
In fact, the Sword Dao True Meaning on the Sword Stele had long been consumed by ninety percent.
The remaining ten percent had completely burst out after Ji Qing ascended the Ninth Layer steps this time.
Although Saber Momentum had shattered, it had also blocked the most ferocious strike of Sword Dao True Meaning.
Therefore, although Sword Dao True Meaning was still terrifying now, as if it wanted to tear apart Ji Qing’s consciousness.
But the next moment, Sword Dao True Meaning rapidly weakened.
In the end, it left a mass of Sword Dao True Meaning in Ji Qing’s mind.
This mass of Sword Dao True Meaning was condensed from many Sword Dao True Meanings, about the size of a yellow bean, but it took root and sprouted in Ji Qing’s mind.
Ji Qing slightly regained his senses.
He sensed it briefly and immediately understood.
“This is… Sword Intent Seed?”
“Only by withstanding the impact of the Sword Intent on the Ninth Layer of the Sword Stele can one obtain this Sword Intent Seed—this is the greatest opportunity in the Sword Stele!”
At this moment, Ji Qing understood everything.
This was the “legacy” of Sword Forging Manor’s founding ancestor.
The Sword Stele was not for tempering, nor for comprehending Sword Technique.
That was merely superficial.
The true function of the Sword Stele was actually to pass on this Sword Intent Seed.
Having this Sword Intent Seed would provide enormous help for condensing “Sword Intent” in the future.
Because this Sword Intent Seed could “demonstrate” once how Sword Forging Manor’s founding ancestor had condensed Sword Intent back then.
It was equivalent to hand-holding guidance.
This was originally an opportunity for Sword Forging Manor’s descendants, but for some reason, Sword Forging Manor had opened the Sword Stele to outsiders.
As a result, Ji Qing had now taken advantage of it and obtained this opportunity.
“The Sword Intent Seed’s demonstration of Sword Intent has only one chance; such an opportunity is extremely precious and should be used at the most critical moment.”
Ji Qing thought about it; he would not trigger the Sword Intent Seed now.
When his Saber Momentum reached Major Accomplishment and he wanted to condense Saber Intent, it would not be too late to trigger the Sword Intent Seed then.
At that time, it might even inspire him to condense Saber Intent in one go!
“My Saber Momentum has now shattered, but it’s not a bad thing—it’s perfect for breaking and then establishing anew, perhaps allowing Saber Momentum to reach Major Accomplishment!”
“For ordinary people, if Saber Momentum is broken, it is very difficult to comprehend Saber Momentum again, but I’m different… I have the Origin Point!”
“However, Sword Forging Manor is not a place for recondensing Saber Momentum, and recondensing Saber Momentum also requires choosing a Saber Momentum even more suitable for me…”
Ji Qing’s Saber Momentum had been comprehended when improving Draw Sword Technique back then, and later many Saber Momenta were merged into it.
But it was very chaotic.
Since this opportunity had coincidentally shattered his Saber Momentum with Sword Intent, giving him a chance to recondense, Ji Qing naturally wanted to make it perfect.
Thinking of this, Ji Qing had a thought.
“Whoosh.”
Ji Qing opened his eyes.
When he was comprehending the Sword Intent Seed in his mind, it seemed like an instant, but in reality, several hours had passed in the outside world.
Ye Chunsheng, Zhao Wuya, and the others had already waited a long time.
Seeing Ji Qing open his eyes, Ye Chunsheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
He quickly walked up.
“Mister Ji, are you alright?”
Ye Chunsheng asked.
“I’m fine.”
Ji Qing then looked toward Zhao Wuya, who seemed hesitant, as if he wanted to speak but stopped.
But regarding the Sword Stele, Zhao Wuya still asked: “Mister Ji, do you know why the Sword Stele has lost its former divine charm? It seems… there’s no longer that terrifying pressure?”
Not only Zhao Wuya had noticed; actually, Ye Chunsheng had too.
But Ye Chunsheng guessed it might be related to Ji Qing, so he deliberately did not ask.
Zhao Wuya was somewhat anxious inside.
The Sword Stele was Sword Forging Manor’s foundation; such a sudden change naturally required him to get to the bottom of it.
Zhao Wuya did not know, but Ji Qing knew very well that after the Sword Stele lost its Sword Intent, it would henceforth be just an ordinary Stone Tablet, with no more miraculous aspects.
Actually, Ji Qing obtaining the Sword Intent Seed this time had some element of luck.
The Ninth Layer of the Sword Stele should normally require Saber Momentum or Sword Momentum at Major Accomplishment to ascend.
Ji Qing’s Saber Momentum was merely at Minor Accomplishment.
The reason he could ascend the Ninth Layer was that the Sword Intent on the Sword Stele had been consumed too much over several hundred years.
Allowing Ji Qing to take advantage.
If it were the Sword Intent at its peak, Ji Qing could not possibly have ascended the Ninth Layer.
Even if he ascended the Ninth Layer steps, he would have been severely injured by Sword Dao True Meaning and could not have obtained the Sword Intent Seed.
This could also be considered Ji Qing taking advantage.
But regarding the Sword Stele matter, Ji Qing still needed to give Sword Forging Manor an explanation.
Thus, Ji Qing did not conceal it and directly said: “I obtained a Sword Intent Seed within the Sword Stele; this was originally your Sword Forging Manor’s opportunity…”
Ji Qing explained the ins and outs of the “Sword Intent Seed” in detail.
Zhao Wuya’s mouth fell open, his face showing utmost disappointment and regret.
The Sword Stele actually contained a Sword Intent Seed?
It was originally Sword Forging Manor’s opportunity, yet Sword Forging Manor itself had pushed this opportunity to an outsider.
If not Ji Qing obtaining the Sword Intent Seed, it would have been someone else.
Even, others might not have honestly told the truth to Sword Forging Manor.
“Thank you, Mister Ji, for informing us of the Sword Stele’s secret… It’s all because us later generations of Sword Forging Manor could not guard the Sword Stele…”
Zhao Wuya felt immensely bitter inside.
Why had Sword Forging Manor allowed outsiders to comprehend the Sword Stele?
Was it not because they themselves lacked the ability to comprehend the Sword Stele and wanted to use it to win over some first-rate experts?
This was Sword Forging Manor’s choice, and there was nothing to regret.
If they had not done so, Sword Forging Manor might not have been passed down for several hundred years.
Every sip and peck is karma.
“Mister Ji, since the Sword Intent Seed was obtained by you, it means it has affinity with you. Sword Forging Manor will absolutely not go back on its word—please rest assured, Mister Ji!”
Zhao Wuya also stated his position.
The matter had come to this; the Sword Intent Seed could no longer be transferred to someone from Sword Forging Manor.
Besides, among Sword Forging Manor’s people now, who was qualified to inherit the Sword Intent Seed?
If given to Sword Forging Manor, it would be a waste.
It was better to show goodwill to Ji Qing; if Ji Qing felt indebted, then Sword Forging Manor could gain Ji Qing’s friendship, making their status in the jianghu more stable.
“Manor Lord Zhao, since Ji Mou has obtained the Sword Intent Seed, he owes Sword Forging Manor a favor. Now the Sword Intent Seed cannot be transferred; if one day Ji Mou can condense Saber Intent, he can then leave a Saber Intent Seed for Sword Forging Manor—what does Manor Lord Zhao think?”
Ji Qing’s words made Zhao Wuya’s eyes light up.
There was still a chance to obtain a Saber Intent Seed?
That was naturally even better!
Even Zhao Wuya had not expected such a huge return.
As for how likely Ji Qing was to condense Saber Intent?
Zhao Wuya did not care too much.
The fact that he made this promise showed Ji Qing’s attitude toward Sword Forging Manor.
That was enough!
If he really could leave a Saber Intent Seed, it could become Sword Forging Manor’s foundation!
“All of us in Sword Forging Manor thank Mister Ji!”
Zhao Wuya said excitedly.
“Ji Mou has disturbed your manor for so long; it’s time to leave.”
“Mister Ji, let me see you off.”
“No need; having Chunsheng accompany me out of the manor is fine.”
Thus, Ye Chunsheng accompanied Ji Qing out of the manor.
“Chunsheng, that day when Miss Zhao was taken hostage, there was no fear in her eyes.”
Ji Qing’s words made Ye Chunsheng slightly stunned.
“The jianghu is very complex; it has a beautiful side and a cruel side. No matter what happens, next time we meet, I hope to still see you keeping your Sincere Heart.”
After Ji Qing finished speaking, regardless of Ye Chunsheng’s expression, he turned and left.
“Chunsheng, actually, you are not suited for this jianghu…”
Ji Qing had already walked far away; his voice transmitted from afar into Ye Chunsheng’s ears.
Ye Chunsheng could only watch Ji Qing’s figure from afar as it grew more distant, finally disappearing completely without a trace…
