Sun Changming walked towards the tower door with his head held high, and a mist-like spiritual light surged up. After touching the golden token in his hand, the gap automatically opened to welcome him in.
A light the size of a soybean was immediately lit on the first floor of the tower. A violent coughing sound came from the shadows, and a hunchbacked old man with disheveled hair slowly walked out in a cotton robe and shouted irritably: "Big
It's midnight, why don't you let me sleep?"
"Senior, thank you for your hard work." Sun Changming clasped his fists. He could not see clearly the cultivation level of this hunchbacked old man, and he was secretly vigilant in his heart. The secrets of the General Secretary's Yamen far exceeded his imagination.
As soon as the hunchbacked old man stretched out his hand, the golden token that was originally in Sun Changming's hand flew towards him. The old man checked it carefully, nodded and said: "Go up by yourself. Walk softly and don't disturb my old man's rest."
"Yes." Just as Sun Changming responded, the old man had already turned around and walked into the darkness. Sun Changming raised his eyebrows and climbed up the tower. Chaotiansi's "merit appreciation tower" has seven floors in total, and each floor is a classification.
The classics are respectively talismans, formations, mental techniques, magical techniques, weapons, fists and legs. Sword techniques are classified in the "weapons" item.
However, after Sun Changming went straight to the third floor, he saw that half of the vast space on this floor were swordsmanship books. Sun Changming, who had the most left, thought they were swordsmanship, but after a quick glance, he found that they were spear skills.
He stopped being distracted and started browsing the swordsmanship books. The swordsmanship that can be included in this tower are all the top swordsmanship in the world, but not every top swordsmanship is suitable for Sun Changming.
Moreover, among the top swordsmanships, there are also subtle differences.
Sun Changming quickly sorted out the ten sword techniques that were most suitable for him, and then started carefully: try the first one, and choose the one that suits him best, as his basic sword for a long time to come.
Law.
Even top geniuses like Shui Linghua and Meng Hebei will only choose one high-level flying sword technique. This level of flying sword technique consumes a lot of spiritual energy, whether it is practicing or performing. Therefore, geniuses will also choose some relatively weak ones.
, but the "ordinary flying swordsmanship" with a lower threshold is used as an auxiliary and supplement to deal with ordinary opponents. This level of flying swordsmanship is enough, especially in the hands of the geniuses, it can be used to crush their peers.
Sun Changming also arranged a plan for himself according to this usual practice: choose a top-level swordsmanship, and then collect some weaker swordsmanship. This top-level swordsmanship is best to be a flying swordsmanship that combines spiritual talismans and swordsmanship, or a mechanism.
A combination of martial arts and swordsmanship.
This can be regarded as the first time that Sun Changming practiced without the support of his second brother, so Master Sun was also very cautious. He was very self-aware and had long determined that "the most powerful enemy depends on his second brother, and the mysterious enemy depends on his third sister.
"Leave ordinary enemies alone" policy, so Master Sun is actually not confident in practicing high-level flying swordsmanship on his own.
He used his experience in answering questions when he was studying in his previous life. He first studied this flying sword skill carefully, preparing to find out the difficulties, solve the easy parts first, and leave these difficulties to be overcome one by one.
Half an hour passed. Sun Changming raised his head, raised his palm to the sky, and flew out the flying sword. He successfully performed this flying sword technique.
The details are still a little not rounded enough. Sun Changming practiced it three more times and it felt like it was done?
"There's nothing difficult about it."
Sun Changming was confused and picked up the second Flying Sword Technique. An hour later, this Flying Sword Technique was completed! At this time, Sun Changming also doubted: "Am I really the master of swordsmanship that only happens once in a thousand years?"
genius?"
He devoted himself wholeheartedly and immersed himself in the swordsmanship. He suddenly felt like "I don't know the time". It was bright and dark outside, and Sun Changming had already mastered ten top flying swordsmanships.
No "difficulties" were encountered from beginning to end.
Sun Changming has never had a real sense of his own cultivation qualifications - it's really because he is holding his second thigh, even if he encounters a bottleneck, as long as his second one gives him a big wave of warmth, he will be able to get over it.
He always thought that his qualifications should be average, but now it seems: "In terms of swordsmanship, my qualifications seem to be very capable!"
Sun Changming stood up and walked back and forth on the third floor several times with a smile on his face. Then he calmed down and analyzed the reason why he practiced these flying sword skills so smoothly: "My swordsmanship is indeed good, but there are other reasons that cannot be ignored:
First of all, my spiritual energy is extremely strong, far exceeding the level of the same realm several times. This is the credit of the second child.
The higher the level of Flying Sword Technique, the more spiritual energy is consumed to practice it. Even Meng Hebei and the others who practice this level of Flying Sword Technique will consume up to 70% of their spiritual energy after one practice, so they need to stop and meditate to regain their breath.
Naturally, the speed has slowed down. But I don't have this obstacle at all.
Another reason is that my memory from my previous life is that my ability to understand four-dimensional and five-dimensional spaces is better than the geniuses in this world. The flying swordsmanship is very advanced and has many things in common with the thinking in these high-dimensional spaces. It is not simple.
Use the flying sword to draw it back and forth in the air."
After some analysis, Sun Changming had to admit that his swordsmanship qualifications were indeed good, but not as incredible as he imagined.
"Forget it, let's not think about this. The thigh is mine, why not use it? But the previous plan needs to be changed." I originally wanted to minor in a few inferior flying sword skills, but now there is no need. The consumption of top-level flying sword skills is very important.
If it is completely bearable for you, you can use it as a regular means of fighting the enemy.
"What I'm looking for now is the super-top flying sword technique that is both powerful and expensive for me."
Sun Changming checked all the flying sword skills here again, but the highest level was the ten he selected. Sun Changming began to search in the corners of this floor again: "This is Chaotiansi's lair. After so many years, it has
Doesn’t anyone have some special flying sword skills hidden away?”
Sun Changming searched for a long time but still found nothing. He scratched his hair and looked unbelieving. He carefully knocked on the bookshelves, tables, chairs, benches, and even the floor to see if there was anything hidden inside - still nothing was found.
Sun Changming almost pried open the wooden planks of the stairs.
Ever since Sun Changming entered, the hunchbacked old man on the first floor lit an oil lamp in his small room, and all of Sun Changming's actions were reflected in the light.
Originally, the hunchbacked old man just glanced at him casually, but when Sun Changming successfully mastered the first flying sword technique, a strange look flashed in the hunchbacked old man's cloudy eyes, and he said to himself: "Nine Heavens Falling Divine Sword, you can practice it so quickly.
That’s right, this swordsmanship is very suitable for him.”
So the hunchbacked old man paid more attention to him. When Sun Changming successfully mastered the ten top flying sword techniques, the hunchbacked old man stopped and said: "This, this, this, can you say?"
Sun Changming was struggling hard on the third floor, and when he was about to pry the stairs apart, the old man's dissatisfied voice came: "What are you doing?!"
Sun Changming laughed sarcastically, but then he changed his mind and asked: "Senior, are there any flying sword techniques that are more consuming and more powerful? These are not challenging. Could it be that I, Chaotiansi, have accumulated this little thing over the years?
"
In the small room on the first floor, the hunchbacked old man's heart moved, but he snorted coldly: "I don't know how high the sky is! Wait."
Sun Changming was delighted: There is a way!
There were footsteps on the stairs, and the hunchbacked old man slowly walked up holding the oil lamp and said: "Follow me, I will give you a long experience."
Sun Changming pretended to be obedient and followed behind.
The hunchbacked old man climbed up the steps, counting the numbers in his mouth. When he reached the eighth step, he suddenly stomped his feet seven times with a specific rhythm. When Sun Changming saw the spiraling stairs in front of him, he suddenly moved forward and spread out. A special
Space appears before your eyes.
Sun Changming blurted out: "Is this three and a half floors?"
The hunchbacked old man led him inside and said proudly: "Everyone thinks that the Merit Reward Tower only has seven floors, but it actually has fourteen floors."
He raised the oil lamp to illuminate this space. The classics stored here all seemed solemn, and each one was sealed with formations or artifacts.
"There are a total of five sword techniques here, it depends on which one you are destined to have. We always feel that when you get here, you are not just choosing the sword technique, the sword technique is also choosing you." The hunchbacked old man put down the oil lamp and turned around.
, leaving Sun Changming alone: ​​"Let's see if you have this fate."
Sun Changming clearly felt where the five sword techniques were stored. He wanted to be a kendo scumbag and hooked up with each one, but he felt a little wary in his heart.
The swordsmanship here is different from that at Half Level. If you are greedy for too much, you will easily overturn!
He walked along following his own feelings. On his left hand side, there was a huge thick shell with radiating ridges on it, which were the natural spiritual rays.
In Sun Changming's body, the flying sword automatically rose, suspended and rotated in response to the object.
Outside, the huge shell opened automatically, and a pure gold orb was stored inside. Several small lines on the surface were used to depict small swords with different postures.
Walking two steps forward, there is a secret cabinet in the shape of a small temple. When Sun Changming stood next to it, two small temple doors opened automatically, and you could see a faceless statue enshrined inside. The statue held a treasure in its hand.
This sword seems to be able to demonstrate a complete set of sword techniques.
The third one was a coffin, wrapped and tied with layers of golden and red chains. When Sun Changming came closer, the coffin shook slightly, the chains came loose with a clang, and the coffin lid automatically slid open a gap, letting the light leak in.
I vaguely saw an ancient thread-bound book inside, with a broken sword drawn on the cover.
The fourth, a small rockery, was originally a dead thing, but after Sun Changming appeared, the rockery suddenly became alive, and a cloud of mist rose up. The mist flowed with the wind among the mountains, and seemed to carry a bit of sword.
meaning!
The fifth one is a metal book about the size of a person. It is huge and thick. The cover seems to be made of cast bronze. In the center, there is a cross shape of two ancient swords. There is a keyhole at the cross position.
When Sun Changming walked over, there was no key in the keyhole, but it twisted automatically, making a mechanical clicking sound, and then the lock clicked open. The two crossed swords on the cover were retracted to both sides, and then the heavy cover was
It is also very considerate and automatically lifts it halfway!
The hunchbacked old man who just pretended to be relieved and generous just now saw this scene secretly in the small room on the first floor. With a shake of his hand, he pulled out one of his beards!
"this--"
The hunchbacked old man felt bad all over. Ancestors of Chaotiansi, you shouldn't play so many tricks, engage in two-way choices, talk about opportunities? Once these things have spirituality, they will be as straightforward as beasts seeking mates.
When I see a good one, I want to strip naked and pounce on him.
Sun Changming is very sure that the five super-top flying sword techniques are all aimed at flying swords! He is also very confused, so all five of you are destined to me?! How should I choose? The eldest brother can't make up his mind.
When the time comes, we must discuss it with our family. But the third sister is not around, and the second brother may not have woken up yet.
Sun Changming could only guess what advice they would give him based on the personalities of his second brother and three sisters.
"At this time, the second child will definitely raise his head and look at me like a fool and humiliate me: I'll take it all."
"The third sister will definitely be very entangled, muttering: I can only choose one, why can I only choose one? I want them all so much. Then she slapped her chubby hand hard and happily decided: Then all of them
Want it."
In the adult world, no matter what you choose, I want it all, big brother!
Just scum!
In the small dark room, the hunchbacked old man was dumbfounded. He accidentally pulled out another beard, which made him grin to himself. He saw Sun Changming sitting down cross-legged, clasped his hands together, and five sword techniques flew out together.
This kid actually wants to practice these five super top flying sword techniques at the same time!
"Crazy! Arrogant!"
He gave his evaluation, then suddenly stood up, walked around the small room with his hands hunched over his back, and murmured to himself: "But what if he really practiced everything!"
Not surprisingly, Sun Changming discovered that these five flying sword arts are also five divine arts, and they can all be imprinted on the flying sword objects!
Sun Changming started immediately without hesitation.
The first Flying Sword Technique came from the giant clam golden bead, called Tianhe Yun Sword Technique! The small swords carved on the surface of the golden bead are the running routes of this Flying Sword Technique.
It can be divided into six sword moves, or it can be combined into one sword, which is extremely powerful!
Sun Changming's practice was indeed much more difficult than the previous ten top flying sword techniques, but it was not as difficult as he expected. There were several difficulties in the process, but he could complete them with a little effort.
The second flying sword technique comes from the statue in the small temple. Sun Changming was in a state of contemplation, and the statue started to move. It really showed a complete sword technique, which is called the sword skill. Everything is based on the sword.
Lord, you can break all laws in the world!
When unleashed, it is a shocking sword. As the wielder's cultivation level increases, its power will continue to increase. It can break rivers, open mountains, burn seas, and reach the sky!
The third part comes from that coffin. The Secret Book of Broken Sword records a killing sword technique called the Demonic Sword of Annihilation! Once the sword is drawn, life and death will be separated. It has the effect of the law of cause and effect. If it cannot kill the opponent, it will backfire on itself.
In particular, the power of this swordsmanship increases several times when faced with living objects, but it is much weaker when faced with dead objects. It can only be regarded as a top-level swordsmanship.
The fourth part comes from Jianshan Xiawu Sword Intent, called Fengliu Sword Intent Pu. The sword movement is extremely smooth. Once it is used, it is almost unstoppable. No matter what kind of opponent he faces, as long as he is allowed to use it, the sword will be
It flows like a mighty river, ultimately unstoppable!
The fifth part comes from the huge bronze book, called the Nine Swords of the Ancient Emperor. It is said to summarize the swords that each of the nine powerful cultivators of the human race who have reached the level of "Human Emperor" are most satisfied with since the ancient times.
The giant bronze book has nine pages in total, each of which records a sword. Each sword is magnificent and carries an irresistible aura of kingship.
Sun Changming didn't know how much time had passed, but he finally engraved all five flying sword skills on his flying sword. Only at this time did Sun Changming break away from the state of being completely selfless and obsessed with practice, and felt a strong
A feeling of weakness came over him, and he found that he had no strength to stand up!
The spiritual energy in his body was empty, and not a drop was left. He suddenly felt that his clothes were a little loose, and when he looked at his arms, he saw that they were already as thin as wood, and he almost ran out of energy.
He forced himself to take out the elixir from his storage bag, swallowed it, and then slowly regained his breath.
The high-level elixir entered his abdomen and quickly turned into spiritual energy, filling his spiritual veins and spiritual points, and then began to feed his body. One elixir was not enough, so Sun Changming swallowed ten in a row, and finally returned to normal.
state, but what follows is a sense of mental fatigue.
He didn't care about that much and fell asleep on the ground.
No one usually comes to this reward tower. Since the General Secretary's Yamen has become less in charge of things, the old hunchback has always been the only one. He looked at Sun Changming motionless from beginning to end until he fell asleep.
The hunchbacked old man got up but did not leave the tower. Instead, he lightly opened a cabinet in the room, revealing a secret door. He took out a rusty key from the depths of the storage bag and opened the door.
Behind was a narrow and dark passage. The hunchbacked old man walked in, and soon the surroundings were completely plunged into darkness.
But he didn't panic and walked very smoothly. A little light gradually appeared in front of him, but it was a tomb-like place. Two ever-burning lamps were lit on both sides of the heavy stone door.
The hunchbacked old man knelt outside the stone door, kowtowed heavily, and hit his head on a piece of green brick with a thud. The green brick shattered and the sound was heard far away.
After a while, a voice that seemed to have just woken up from a deep sleep came through the stone door: "What's the matter?"
"Sir," the hunchbacked old man said with excitement, "the person you are looking for may have appeared!"
"Say!" The breath surged and swept across, like a storm.
Sun Changming had an extremely sweet sleep. When he woke up, the five sword techniques had returned to silence. He walked out from the third and a half floors and looked back to see that the stairs had returned to normal.
He came down from the tower, reached the first floor and called out: "Senior?"
The voice of the hunchbacked old man came: "Go away."
Sun Changming curled his lips and left.
There was a lieutenant from the General Office waiting outside, and they took him out the same way. On the way, Sun Changming asked, "How long have I been in here?"
The captain replied: "It's been three and a half days."
When Sun Changming returned to his residence, the silly girl was bulging her mouth and was angry. The eldest brother had been gone for several days and had no words to explain! It took Sun Changming a while to coax his sister.
Fortunately, the third level assessment has not started yet. It would be funny if the Dragon and Snake Ranking was delayed because of being in the merit reward tower.
Nowadays, Sun Changming has extremely strong confidence in swordsmanship. Not to mention his peers, even among his seniors, not many of them may be able to compare with him.
But he also understands that although he has mastered these flying sword skills, he is still far from truly understanding the secrets of them. In the future, he must continue to practice and improve in actual combat before he can reach the level of "mastery".
And if you want to practice a flying sword art, especially such a profound flying sword art, to a "superb" level, it is not just something you can do with hard work. It requires your own qualifications and an unknown opportunity.
"Lord Lu is a rare generous person." Sun Changming thanked Lord Lu, and thought a little unsatisfied: "But you can't do a good deed to the end, send Buddha to the west, give me a high-level flying sword, or give me some pointers, where
Able to find high-level flying swords"
But then I thought about it again, I am afraid that this matter was not because Lu Guangxiao was not interested enough, but because Lu Guangxiao did not expect that Sun Changming wanted to change his sword.
They have flying swords, Liu Zhi and Lu Guangxiao should know about this.
In the evening, Ruan Sansheng came again. He heard that Master Sun had come out of the Merit Appreciation Tower.
As soon as he saw Sun Changming, Ruan Sansheng raised his thumb and said, "It seems that my lord has gained a lot in the Merit Reward Tower. Your sword intention is condensed but not scattered, and it is accumulated but not released. Your swordsmanship has made great progress."
Sun Changming said a few words of humility and asked him: "Brother Ruan, is there anywhere in the capital where you can obtain high-level flying swords?"
If you really can't find a suitable flying sword, you may have to temporarily get an ancient sword from the divine weapon and take part in the third level assessment.
Ruan Sansheng said: "There is a good place right in front of us, Xuanyuan Cave."
Sun Changming smiled bitterly. It was not that he was looking for a donkey on a donkey. In the third level of the Xuanyuan Cave assessment, there was a very low probability that the ancient sword would be recognized. But throughout the history of the Imperial College, there were only those who actually took away the ancient sword from the Xuanyuan Cave.
, there are only nineteen people in total.
It sounds like a lot, but in fact, before the decline of the Imperial College, there were at least hundreds of graduates who entered it every year for training and assessment. After thousands of years, there were only nineteen lucky ones. Even if Sun Changming had confidence in himself, he would not dare to
I hope I can find a good sword when I go in.
Therefore, it is still necessary to prepare one in advance before going in. It is best to let the second brother "reprocess" it again.
Ruan Sansheng understood his smile, and he was more confident than Sun Changming. He waved his hand and said: "In my opinion, the reopening of Xuanyuan Cave is your opportunity!
If you don't open it in the morning, you won't open it in the evening. Your Excellency came to participate in the Dragon and Snake Ranking and suddenly opened it on your own. And with your qualifications, if you are not recognized by the ancient sword, the other disciples of this group of Dragon and Snake Ranking will be even less qualified.
Chapter completed!