Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 616 - 614: Broken Swords Like a Sea, Terrifying Sword Intent!
"The ends of the earth and the corners of the sea may have their limits, but only yearning is boundless..."
Luo Feng glanced at the woman in the painting, then rolled up the scroll and put it away, his brow furrowed slightly.
The last time he had merely glanced at this scroll, Yue Haitang had hastily taken it back. This had given him the mistaken impression that it portrayed a lover of hers.
Now, Yue Haitang had actually given this scroll to him, which caught Luo Feng completely by surprise.
She even chose to forgo participation in the Martial Champion List. Could something serious have happened?
Putting away the scroll, Luo Feng gazed in the direction Yue Haitang had departed, murmuring to himself before shaking his head and saying, "In three months, when we go to the Imperial City, everything will naturally become clear."
Turning to close the courtyard door, Luo Feng was about to start his cultivation when he remembered the Sword Heart Heaven Jade Yue Haitang had given him. He took it out.
Under the moonlight, the pale blue jade pendant appeared even more translucent. The sword-shaped filigree in its center radiated a Seven-Colored Mysterious Light, magnificent and dazzling.
Yi Tian went to such great lengths, pursuing this jade pendant all the way to Sky Mountain. I wonder what’s so special about it...
Luo Feng murmured, then suddenly remembered Yue Haitang’s words: This Sword Heart Heaven Jade contained Sword Intent and could temper a Martial Artist’s spirit.
He examined the jade pendant carefully but found nothing outwardly unusual. After pondering for a moment, Luo Feng attempted to infuse it with his Soul Power.
BUZZ!
Suddenly, the Seven-Colored Mysterious Light on the Sword Heart Heaven Jade erupted, transforming into a gigantic seven-colored sword gleam that enveloped Luo Feng.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
In the small courtyard, sharp energy surged and crisscrossed. Countless silent fissures spread across the ground around Luo Feng, as if Sword Qi were rending the vast void.
"This is..."
Yue Haitang, who had walked about a thousand meters away, suddenly stopped. She looked back at Bamboo Shadow Courtyard, where Luo Feng resided, a flicker of astonishment in her bright eyes.
For a fleeting moment, she had sensed a powerful, sharp intent flash past.
He actually triggered the Sword Intent sealed within the Sword Heart Heaven Jade!
A thought flashed through her mind, and Yue Haitang instantly understood what had happened, her expression somewhat startled.
She had spent years studying the Sword Heart Heaven Jade. Even with her improved Sword Dao, she could only now barely sense the Sword Intent within it.
If Father knew about this, he would be flabbergasted too...
Yue Haitang glanced towards Bamboo Shadow Courtyard, her fine eyebrows arching slightly. A smile touched her lips, and she turned, disappearing into the night.
At that moment, Luo Feng’s astonishment was no less than Yue Haitang’s.
The instant his Soul Power infiltrated the Sword Heart Heaven Jade, the scene before his eyes abruptly changed, and he entered a strange space.
A low sun hung in the sky. The world was a vast, desolate expanse, the ground barren of any vegetation. Rows of dark shadows stretched to the horizon.
To Luo Feng’s shock, these dark shadows were countless swords!
These swords were dull and devoid of light. Some were even broken in half, appearing as if they had been discarded here. Yet, they all emanated an awe-inspiring, incomparably sharp aura.
Luo Feng placed his fingers on a broken sword. A chilling sensation spread from his fingertips, accompanied by a faint, tingling pain.
It’s Sword Intent!
A thought jolted Luo Feng.
Just then, a sharp whistling sound suddenly echoed.
Luo Feng looked up. Among the boundless Sword Sea, a figure dressed in white had appeared at some unknown time.
The figure slowly raised their right hand. Instantly, all the swords began to hum and tremble, as if in response.
WHOOSH!
The figure pointed a finger through the air. A beam of sword light materialized from nowhere, hurtling towards Luo Feng.
In that instant, every pore on Luo Feng’s body sprang open. It felt as if the only thing left in the world was this intolerably sharp, unstoppable beam of sword light.
Such terrifying Sword Intent!
The moment the sword light engulfed him, Luo Feng snapped his eyes open, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
Luo Feng’s Soul Power was strong, and he could clearly sense that the sword light was no ordinary radiance; it was Sword Intent manifest!
Until now, the person with the strongest Sword Intent Luo Feng had encountered was Cang Nanyue.
However, even Cang Nanyue’s Sword Intent paled in comparison to that sword light. The difference was like that between a firefly’s glow and the bright moon’s radiance.
Huh?
As his mind settled, Luo Feng felt an unusual clarity and a stirring sensation within his body, as if something were about to break free.
Grand Momentum!
Slightly stunned, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on Luo Feng’s face.
He could feel that his Grand Momentum was a tad more consolidated than before.
His Grand Momentum had previously only reached Minor Achievement, but now it seemed to have progressed further.
This Sword Heart Heaven Jade is truly extraordinary! It has enhanced my Grand Momentum so significantly. No wonder Yi Tian went to such lengths to obtain this jade pendant.
Luo Feng looked at the Sword Heart Heaven Jade in his hand, his heart pounding with astonishment.
Grand Momentum was elusive, and achieving a breakthrough was no easy task.
Ever since his Grand Momentum had reached Minor Achievement, Luo Feng had trained it daily, but his progress was slow. He hadn’t expected the Sword Heart Heaven Jade to actually aid in cultivating his Grand Momentum. Although the improvement was minimal, it was already incredibly precious.
If my Grand Momentum can reach Great Achievement, attaining a formless and intangible state, my strength will definitely rise to another level!
Exhaling deeply, Luo Feng steadied his spirit and directed his Soul Power into the Sword Heart Heaven Jade once more.
The setting sun stained the sky blood-red. In this desolate world, broken swords lay like a vast sea.
WHOOSH!
The moment his spirit entered the Sword Heart Heaven Jade, an overwhelming Sword Intent immediately forced him out.
Again!
Employing Chi block, Luo Feng sent his Soul Power into the Sword Heart Heaven Jade once more.
This repeated, again and again.
...
「The night soon passed.」
When the eastern sky began to show the first light of dawn, Luo Feng opened his eyes. He shook his head with a wry smile, thinking, Achieving Great Achievement in Grand Momentum is truly not an easy feat.
He had spent the entire night using the terrifying Sword Intent within the Sword Heart Heaven Jade to temper his Grand Momentum, but progress was extremely slow. A breakthrough in such a short time was impossible.
Despite this, Luo Feng wasn’t disheartened.
Grand Momentum was elusive, not as straightforward to cultivate as tangible Martial Arts. However, once achieved, this intangible power could significantly enhance a Martial Artist’s strength.
Luo Feng had once read in the academy books about peerless experts who comprehended Grand Momentum. Such masters could allegedly annihilate the spirit of a martial artist of the same level with a single glance.
Sensing the changes within his body, a smile appeared on Luo Feng’s face.
Although his progress in Grand Momentum was slight, the night’s tempering had advanced his cultivation. He was now just one step away from the third layer of the Spiritual Rotation Realm and could break through at any moment.
If he could step into the third layer of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, Luo Feng was fully confident of clinching the top spot on the Martial Champion List.
Yue Haitang, I truly owe you for this.
Luo Feng mumbled to himself, filled with gratitude for Yue Haitang. This night of cultivation had saved him a considerable amount of time.
「DONG! DONG! DONG! DONG! DONG...」
A long, resonant bell toll suddenly echoed through the valley, wave after wave. It shattered the night’s tranquility in Sky Cloud Valley, and the place instantly became bustling with activity.
Finally, it’s going to start...
Hearing the bell, Luo Feng took a deep breath, calmed his nerves, then rose to wash up and change his clothes before heading towards Zi Hongyuan’s residence.
A thin layer of mist veiled the lake in Sky Cloud Valley, swirling like smoke, lending it an air of sacred mystery.
The mountain path leading to Skyridge Plaza was teeming with people. Besides the students from the major academies of the Six Southern Domains, there were also leaders of various influential groups and renowned Jianghu heroes. The scene was truly spectacular.
The competition for the Martial Champion List was one of the grandest annual events in the Six Southern Domains. It drew the most outstanding young talents from the entire region. Everyone was eager not to miss this thrilling spectacle, as some of these individuals might one day become peerless masters.
"I really can’t wait to see the competition for the Martial Champion List! These students who passed the second round of assessment are the top talents in our Six Southern Domains. The battles are bound to be incredibly exciting!"
"Yes, but there’s no point dwelling on it. We must wait for them to choose their respective Golden Palaces before the competition for the Martial Champion List begins."
"I wonder which talents will make it onto the Martial Champion List this time, bringing glory to their families and becoming famous throughout the land."
"The Ten Great Young Masters of the Six Southern Domains are all strong contenders, but many dark horses have emerged from other academies this time. There might be some unexpected changes." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
"Indeed. It’s unbelievable that Flowing Cloud Region has produced three Spiritual Rotation Realm masters this year. Especially that Luo Feng—he’s ranked first in two consecutive assessment rounds. Something like that hasn’t happened for many years, has it?"
"At least ten years..."
As they hurried along, people discussed the upcoming competition for the Martial Champion List, and the most talked-about individual was Luo Feng.
For the past ten years, aside from Lu Xiao Yun’s brief moment of prominence, Flowing Cloud Region has consistently ranked last in the annual Twelve Golden Palaces assessment.
This time, Luo Feng clinching first place in two consecutive rounds left many astounded. Everyone was eagerly anticipating just how far this sensational dark horse, who had appeared out of nowhere, could go.
When Luo Feng arrived at the courtyard where Zi Hongyuan resided, a large crowd had already gathered in the square outside.
All the students from the four major academies participating in this year’s Twelve Golden Palaces assessment were gathered here.
The students in the square had all passed the second round of assessments. Every one of them was in high spirits; after today, they would become Disciples of the Twelve Golden Palaces, their status significantly elevated.
The other students who had not passed stood at the edge of the square, their expressions downcast. They gazed at those in the center with envy, secretly vowing to pass the assessment and enter a Golden Palace next year.
"Luo Feng is here."
Noticing Luo Feng’s arrival, all eyes in the square converged on him, and the hubbub gradually subsided.
News of Luo Feng’s astounding achievement—killing fifty-two Sky Flying Demons and ranking first in the second assessment round—had already spread throughout the four major academies.
His popularity among the students of the four academies had soared to a peak. Many of his peers idolized him, and some of the young women looked at him with watery, admiring eyes, their adoration unconcealed.
Even Wan Feng, who previously held a grudge against Luo Feng, now kept his head bowed, not daring to entertain any resentful thoughts.
Facing everyone’s gazes, Luo Feng walked calmly into the square.
At the front of the square stood four figures. Each possessed an aura as profound as the sea; they were the deans of the four major academies.
"Luo Feng."
When Zi Hongyuan saw Luo Feng, a smile spread across his face. He had long known Luo Feng possessed extraordinary potential, yet he was still taken aback by his results in the assessment.
Slaying fifty-two Sky Flying Demons was an achievement that left all others far behind, unable even to glimpse his shadow. As the dean, having such a genius emerge from his academy made him immensely proud.
"Greetings, Deans." Luo Feng bowed respectfully to the four of them.
Zhou Zhiyun had always admired Luo Feng. An alluring, radiant smile touched her lips as she asked, "Luo Feng, you were first in both the first and second assessment rounds. What are your intentions for the third round?"
"The first place on the Martial Champion List will be mine."
Luo Feng replied calmly, his expression composed.
