Lin Chen stood quietly, with the iron sword in his hand, carefully recalling every move and style of his fight with Jian Changfeng, peeling off the layers and comprehending them in detail.
yes!
Recently, Lin Chen's cultivation has been advancing rapidly, and his combat power has greatly increased. His blind pursuit of power has led to him neglecting the understanding of the sword.
Rotten wood can also be turned into a murderous sword. Every move of Jian Changfeng has no gorgeous sword moves or majestic sword power. Everything is done at will, but it achieves an unexpected miraculous effect.
But generally speaking, the quality of the sword determines the limit of the force it can withstand.
Common sense says that if the force injected is too strong, the sword will break due to overload, but this is only the most superficial understanding.
Jian Changfeng specially left this iron sword to Lin Chen in the hope that Lin Chen could deepen his understanding of the sword and master and use his power in a deeper and more subtle way.
a long time!
Lin Chen's eyes suddenly opened, and he swung the iron sword. There were no moves, just simple straight thrusts, chops, horizontal cuts, upward lifts, all in one go, and the sword was hunting.
Phew! Phew!~
One sword follows the other, one sword is sharper than the other, and one sword is faster than the other.
At the end, it is like a lingering shadow, the shadow of the sword is like running water, flowing naturally. Sometimes it is like a rushing water, with sharp edges, the sound of the sword breaks through the air, and the remaining sword is criss-crossed, confusing and chaotic.
Lin Chen was in a peaceful state of mind, his form and spirit were in harmony with his sword, and his sword power became smoother and smoother.
The shape is like the wind, the sword is like silk, you can do whatever you want.
The moves seem ordinary, but the sword power becomes extremely fierce. However, it takes a long time to understand Jian Changfeng's unpredictable swordsmanship.
As the sword danced, Lin Chen seemed to be intoxicated in some mysterious artistic conception, and his understanding of the sword gradually deepened.
The heart is like a sword, and the sword is like the heart.
Wherever the heart leads, where the edge leads, the complex becomes simple.
Phew!~
The light of the sword flashes past, as sudden as lightning, as fast as a shadow, and in shape like the residual wind. A sword cuts through the air, and the shape and spirit arrive behind.
"Haha! I understand!" Lin Chen laughed loudly, holding the iron sword in his hand, and suddenly realized: "The art of swordsmanship is simple, the sword is guided by the heart, something is created out of nothing, and it is invincible!"
Soon!
Lin Chen moved the Qinglong Jian Gang in his body, and the iron sword stirred. The strength of such a powerful and domineering Jian Gang was condensed into reality, and his momentum was restrained, making it seem ordinary.
In this case, it will be difficult for the opponent to judge Lin Chen's sword movements, which are unpredictable and unpredictable, and can be used as he pleases. There are no moves to win, and they are ever-changing to achieve unexpected and miraculous effects.
However, it is extremely difficult to achieve this step.
It turned out that Lin Chen had a new direction of understanding, so he had to work hard to hone it.
really!
In his first attempt, Lin Chen failed. He was still unable to control such a powerful force in his body at will, and directly shattered the iron sword.
But in the dream, the iron sword can evolve infinitely.
It doesn't matter if you fail once, then do it the second time, the third time... Thousands of hard work, practice makes perfect, as long as you can endure the boring training and know how to be flexible, you will succeed.
Therefore, Lin Chen will not be rigid. After every failure, he will calmly think about it, find out the shortcomings, and make improvements.
Enough!
In the dream, Lin Chen repeated simple movements tens of thousands of times, and his sword power became more and more powerful.
The speed is like lightning, the shadow is like wind, the sword power is simple, but it is unparalleledly powerful.
Phew! Phew!~
Each sword was faster than the other, and each sword was more powerful than the other. Like lightning, cold light flashed, the shadow of the sword flowed, and even Lin Chen's form and spirit seemed to become blurred, like a ghost, appearing and disappearing.
finally!
The power of the sword reached its peak. Lin Chen restrained the power of the Qinglong Sword into reality, as if returning to nature. The power of the sword was silent and unpredictable. Like an invisible residual wind, the power of the sword had no ripples or traces.
Phew!~
The sword cut through the air without causing any ripples, but it contained infinite stamina and was full of fierceness.
"There is a little artistic conception, but not enough fire. It seems that I need to practice more!" Lin Chen sighed softly. Time is limited, and it is already good to be able to comprehend this level of sword realm.
Although Lin Chen's kendo cultivation has not been significantly improved, his understanding of kendo has reached a deeper level, and he can almost control his own power freely.
Jian Gu has been secretly paying attention to Lin Chen. It can be seen that Lin Chen has been sitting as still as a stone statue all day long. He frowned and said: "That's right. Although the sect master doesn't give much guidance, every move is the essence, and the secret is in it."
, it’s not something that ordinary people can comprehend. Even if Xingyan’s talent is good, it still takes some time to comprehend!”
time?
How did Jian Gu know that Lin Chen was not unmoved, but was practicing diligently in his dream.
Until!
Another day has passed, and the final round of the quarterfinals of the Hidden Dragon Festival is approaching.
Although Jiangu didn't want to disturb Lin Chen's retreat, the deadline for the competition was approaching and he had to wake Lin Chen up.
In a dream!
Lin Chen's heart was as still as water, as still as an abyss, and like a wooden stake, motionless.
Suddenly!
Lin Chen's mind moved. His form and spirit were like a sword, and the sword was like a flashing shadow. It was like teleporting, the sharp edge broke through the air, and flashed a hundred feet away. The whole trend was traceless and unpredictable.
"After several days of hard training in the dream, I have gained a lot, and my sword skills have improved greatly!" Lin Chen smiled happily and said: "The sword is like the heart, the heart is like the sword, and the heart is connected. This move is called Lingxi Sword!"
Although Lin Chen's knowledge of swordsmanship has greatly increased, it is still far away from the artistic conception of Jian Changfeng. However, Lin Chen is already satisfied with so many breakthroughs in swordsmanship in such a short period of time.
Thinking that a lot of time had passed in the outside world, and just as he was about to leave the seclusion, an old and familiar voice came calling: "Xingyan, please forgive me for disturbing you, the deadline for the top eight competition is approaching, you must prepare to participate.
!”
Hear the sound!
Lin Chen escaped from the dream and returned to reality. His eyes suddenly opened, but they were as deep as the stars.
It was normal to wake up and open his eyes, but the moment Jiangu saw Lin Chen open his eyes, it was like the finishing touch, and his whole temperament took on a new look.
"Huh? Is it an illusion?" Jian Gu's face was filled with astonishment. He scanned Lin Chen carefully, but was surprised to find that Lin Chen's aura had become more mysterious and deep. It could be said that the aura was internally refined, as quiet as an abyss, and unpredictable.
Lin Chen saluted and said, "Thank you, elder, for taking care of me. It's the junior who caused you trouble."
Hearing this, Jian Gu just reacted and asked with a smile: "No trouble, it seems that after a day of seclusion, my little fellow Taoist's cultivation has improved a lot, right?"
"This junior has limited understanding and is only slightly diligent." Lin Chen replied calmly.
Jian Gu didn't want to expose Lin Chen and said with a smile: "That's right. Diligence means progress. I'm looking forward to your next performance."
"By the way, how are the results of other groups? Are there any other special dark horses born?" Lin Chen asked, he was always worried about the hidden demon cultivator.
"The performance of other groups is also good, and the results are reasonable. They are all top-ranked experts on the Qianlong Ranking." Jiangu said with a smile: "After all, wizards like you are rare."
"To put it bluntly, I can't say I'm a genius. I just practice a little harder than others." Lin Chen smiled, feeling a little uneasy in his heart, and said: "By the way, I have one more thing, junior, should I talk about it or not?"
"You're welcome. If you have anything to say, just say it."
"This issue has actually been hidden in this junior's mind for a long time. Maybe it's just a temporary misunderstanding of this junior, but the Hidden Dragon Festival is a righteous event and should not be considered carefully."
"What's the matter? You might as well speak frankly." Jian Gu frowned, and then he realized that Lin Chen's problem was not simple.
"This matter starts with the peripheral assessment, because the technique practiced by this junior is special and is extremely sensitive to the aura of the demons. During the peripheral examination of this junior, it seems that there are traces of the demons. It may be a temporary misunderstanding of the junior, or it may be a temporary misunderstanding of the junior.
Maybe the demon thief is hiding too deep?" Lin Chen said seriously: "Of course, the junior does not doubt the elder's ability, but I have come into contact with many demons, and I know that the demons are cunning and scheming, so I thought that the demons would
Take this opportunity to disrupt our legitimate event."
"Demon thief?" Jian Gu looked solemn and sighed: "Throughout the ages, the methods of the demons have become more and more sophisticated. Demon thieves have secretly sneaked into every Hidden Dragon Festival. However, the demons' concealment methods are extremely good, and with the various sects,
The forces are mixed, and no matter how tight the Sword Sect's defenses are, there will always be gaps. All we can do is to find suspicious people as much as possible and take adequate precautions."
"Should we just ignore it?" Lin Chen asked with a frown.
"It's not that I don't care, it's that I can't do anything about it. The demon thief came here intentionally, so he naturally made the most complete preparations. Moreover, the demon thief will not send experts to sneak in, just some inconspicuous small fish and shrimps, coming to find out.
It’s just the strength of our righteous forces! Therefore, the purpose of holding the Hidden Dragon Festival is to deter those demon thieves who have evil intentions!"
"That's right, the Hidden Dragon Festival gathers powerful forces from all over the world. There are so many powerful people. Even if there are demon thieves mixed in, they won't be able to cause much trouble." Lin Chen nodded.
"Having said that, I want to be on the safe side. My little Taoist friend has a special ability to detect the whereabouts of demon thieves. I need you to pay more attention to it. If you see anyone suspicious, please don't alert the enemy and report it to me at any time."
"Yes, I understand. Maybe it's just a temporary misunderstanding." Lin Chen said.
"Well, you don't have to worry too much. The top eight in the competition are all top players. No opponent is easy to deal with. You must concentrate on dealing with it, don't embarrass yourself, and do what you can." Jian Gu said seriously: "
After all, you are still young and still have many opportunities, and with your talent and potential, the Hidden Dragon List is not your pursuit."
"Junior should do my best and perform well." Lin Chen cupped his hands and said.
"Okay, it's almost time. Let's go to the venue with me first." Jian Gu said with a smile, but he was very optimistic about Lin Chen.
Soon!
Lin Chen followed behind and headed to the Jianzong Temple.
temple!
It is the most sacred place in the Sword Sect. It is a supreme honor and pride to stand on the martial stage of the temple.
They are also the top eight, but different from the top eight in the group, the final round of the top eight competition is even more eye-catching. The masters of the Sword Sect and the elders, as well as the powerful figures of the righteous forces in the Piaomiao Domain and the Dao Domain will all come to the venue to observe.